The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Eugene Green Talks: Stunt driving in New Orleans, why it needs to stop, proper enforcement and ordinances / NOPD chief search process, and criminal justice system Kaare Talks: Religious signage in public school classrooms, and what it influences / Repackaging seafood labels with proper information of origin / Alvin Kamara meeting with Roger Goodell

Freddie King Talks: NOPD chief finalists / Bike lanes and corridors / Tujague's and historical French Quarter signage / In-fighting, divisiveness / New image of Bourbon St Rafael Goyeneche Talks: Reporting incidents to Metro Crime Commission / Lack of transparency with NOPD chief search / Mayor Cantrell, IACP and police chief finalists background checks Kaare Talks: School zones re-activated i...

Bret Martel Talks: Saints pre-season, and stand-outs at camp / Alvin Kamara update / Sean Payton's comments on Broncos Kaare Talks: Excessive heat warning in the region / NY Times poll on Trump-DeSantis / Bill Cassidy endorsing Jeff Landry for La gov / 2 women injured in 7th ward shooting / Paul Reubens passing away at 70 / Saints pre-season / Cardi B throwing microphone at fan

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Beignets vs funnel cakes / Jimmy Graham / Notes and highlights from Saints camp Michael Hecht Talks: Bruce Nolan's letter / Encouraging growth in La, but missing fundamentals / Wind farm leases / Battery production Scot Craig Talks: Perspective on the current state of NOLA / The perfection behind Katie's fried oysters / Mislabeling New Orleans as a "deep fried&q...

John Young Talks: His high-marks in public office / Divisiveness between Jefferson and New Orleans / Inferior public transportation in the region / Areas of growth, renovation and challenges in Jefferson Parish Chimene Grant Saloy Talks: Audubon's Riverfront-For-All linear park, linking Spanish Plaza to Bywater's Crescent Park / Financing and maintenance for the endeavor Kaare Talks: Unoff...

Kaare Talks: Jimmy Graham returning to Saints / Drew Brees jersey number and other unofficially retired jersey numbers / Trump arriving in New Orleans / Feds finding child labor violations at local McDonalds / Jefferson Parish organizing coyote control plan / UNO to build $13 million track n field complex / Menhaden fishing in Louisiana state waters

JP Morrell Talks: City Council working with no transparency with the mayor for police chief search, confirmation process, and undermining the public's trust / OIG, re-defining Pontalba ordinance Kaare Talks: NOPD Police chief search down to 3 finalists / Helena Moreno's letter to Mayor Cantrell / History of neglect and future of Buddy Bolden's home, and neglect of historical locations...

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Alvin Kamara suspension / Upcoming Saints camp / British Open / Messi debuting / LSU football Frank Brigtsen Talks: Blackened pork rib-eye, and other summer additions to Brigtsen's menu Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airways in New Orleans, and potentially Copa Airlines / Goodwill Industries moving into former Lowe's in NOLA East / Possible Ikea store / Lease for offsho...

Ronal Serpas Talks: The ins-and-outs of a police chief search, and how the current police chief search is being conducted Kaare Talks: Seabrook Bridge reopening / 1969 moon landing, 54 years today / OIG's letter to city council concerning Pontalba Apt usage / If 'the fix is in' with the police chief search

Quin Hillyer Talks: Lack of bipartisanship / Patriotism / Race and congressional districting / I-10 patroling needed in NOLA East / Trans laws / Trump living as a cheater Kaare Talks: NOPD chief search narrowing down / Mayor Cantrell's blatant disregard of rules and regulations at Pontalba Apt / Veto sessions close in Baton Rouge / Coyote problem spreading in the metro area / Ongoing developme...

Oliver Thomas Talks: Violent crime hotspots / Dissention in public meetings / Police chief search / Systemic corruption and lack of transparency / Fallen tree in Jackson Square / Problems with catch-and-release of juveniles / Re-opening drawbridges / Movement of new businesses in New Orleans East, Six Flags stalemate, and Mackie Studios Kaare Talks: Veto sessions in Baton Rouge / Goodwill Industri...

Joe Marino Talks: Not running for a 3rd term / House-Senate bills, veto session process / Trans health bill / Duration of sessions / Why he's voting 'no' on trans health bill / His legacy in office, pushes in Dyslexia testing and medical cannabis Brett Martel Talks: Top story going into Saints camp / Alvin Kamara suspension / Messi arriving in Miami Kaare Talks: State legislative veto...

Eric Hessler Talks: The roles of PANO / His time with the NOPD / Tyrell Morris / Dwindling officer numbers / Vappie / Consent decree / Police chief search / Michelle Woodfork / Office of police monitoring / Major challenges that need to be fixed Kaare Talks: Tyrell Morris investigation / Gregg Herbert, S&WB allegations / LSU winning the CWS over Florida / Raising Cane's opening first NYC l...

Fletcher Mackel Talks: LSU - Tulane in CWS regional, and NBA Finals Michael Hecht Talks: Tulane Ave's growth / Feil Organization's impact in the region / NASA Michoud news / IKEA in NOLA? / Reviving Pontchartrain and Lincoln Beach projects / Goldman Sachs small business program Frank Brigtsen Talks: New additions on the menu / Uses for okra and file (sassafras) / Shrimp and crab meat takin...

Arnie Fielkow Talks: His time and highlights as City Council Pres, and keeping his options open for future positions / 9th Ward stadium project / Original plans for Big League Dreams at Six Flags site, and Bayou Phoenix / What happened to NORD reform Kaare Talks: Biden falling at ceremony / Tropical depression forming in gulf / Trader Joe's opening in Orleans Parish

Fletcher Mackel Talks: NBA Playoffs / LSU baseball / Saints rookies / PGA Championship Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airlines at MSY, need for multiple terminals, and eyeing Turkish Airlines / New legislation on insurances Frank Brigtsen Talks: Tail end of the crawfish season, and crab meat season around the corner / Pricing of crab meat / This weeks menu highlights Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo crank...

Kaare Talks : West End Park redevelopment / Mayor Cantrell apologizing to families of 2 slain girls / State ban on youth gender-affirming care

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell speaking on the 2 female students who were killed in Treme / Sports complexes in the East and Westbank / NBA Conference Finals

Brett Martel Talks: Future of pro sports in Oakland / LSU baseball's weekend slump / PGA championships / NBA conference finals Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo and Greek Fest around the corner / Oakland losing pro sports teams to Vegas / Martha Stewart on the SI swim cover / NBA conference finals set / House committee rejects Joe Marino legislative pay raise bill / Multiple vehicle break-ins over t...

Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal changes with ingrediants, and current highlights from Brigtsen's menu Michael Hecht Talks: Cruise ship industry rebounding in New Orleans / NOLA Regional Leadership Institute / Growth of NOLA Coalition, nationwide search for new police chief, and raising money for civil programs / Notable La legislation highlights Kaare Talks: Two women gunned down in Treme / Kri...

Kaare Talks: Trump's town hall on CNN / Abortion bill in La doesn't leave legislature / Ochsner lay-offs / House bill passes, mandatory jail-time for car break-ins / NFL to release 2023 schedule tonight

Kaare Talks: Trump to speak on CNN / Fox News ripple effect of losing Tucker Carlson / State Rep Dodie Horton pushes "Don't say gay" in La legislature / Senator Mack "Bodi" White blocks air pollution monitoring bill / Mayor Cantrell's presser on yesterdays flooding, and Plaza Towers has potential developers

Kaare Talks: Heavy rainfall, flooded areas and NOLA's old, outdated pumps / Where are retention ponds / Trump found liable in civil trial / Robert DeNiro has 7th child at 79 years old / Mandina's shooter arrested / La at #50 in US News and World best states, and where could-should La be in those rankings

Kelly Schulz (New Orleans and Company) Talks: Successful news for local economy with conventions and festival season / Marketing family friendly and diverse events Brett Martel Talks: Kim Mulkey's new recruits / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunn on SI cover / NBA playoffs Kaare Talks: Economic impact of festivals / Trump endorsing Jeff Landy for La Gov / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne earnings in NIL...

Fletcher Mackel Talks: NFL draft / Highs and lows of the NBA playoffs / Kim Mulkey's recruitment at LSU / Kentucky Derby picks Michael Hecht Talks: NOLA Coalition / TOPS program changing rules / Future of the city's World Trade Center / Using carbon capture to power the economy / La Music and Heritage site Frank Brigtsen Talks: Serving Jazz Festers, and current menu highlights Kaare Talks:...