The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Tim Rice Talks: 44 years of writing in horse racing / Process of picking horses, and how modern betting affects his newsletters / His top picks for the derby Mike Teachworth Talks: How the CCC tolls were finally stopped, and the people who made it possible Jeff Dorson Talks: $10K Humane In May / Push-back from lawmakers on facilities Kaare Talks: Locals Thursday kicking off round 2 of Jazz Fest /...

Ed Michel Talks: Outcome from OPCD audit, and investigation of Mayor Cantrell's security detail Brett Martel Talks: Details on the Saints draft picks and undrafted free agency / Hailey Van Lith to LSU / NBA playoffs Kaare Talks: The start of Humane In May campaign / Sheriff Hutson's tax hike rejected by voters / Mandina's re-opens after shooting

Jeff Dorson Talks: GiveNOLA Day / Multiple Parishes with inadequite animal services Kaare Talks: Pet food / Worldwide tourists coming in for Jazz Fest / Big ideas if the NFL Draft ever came to New Orleans / Emmett Till's accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham dies at 88 / Jerry Springer dies at 79 / Lady Tigers pick up Hailey Van Lith from Louisville

Hillyer and Henican Talk: Pres Biden's bi-partisanship, and eyeing 2nd term / Trump running in 2024 / Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon / Current situation in Ukraine / Supreme Court and the Abortion pill / Ban on assault weapons and gun control / US basing nuclear sub in S Korea Kaare Talks: Stretch of Press Dr to be renamed as SUNO Blvd / Rec Cannabis legalization fails in Baton Rouge / Biden and...

Tim Morris Talks: His new career chapter at Verite News, and their mission / Carlson Tucker's exit from Fox / Bud Light controversy / Gun laws / Abortion pill ruling / Jeff Landry running for Governor, and the Republican party support / NOPD and consent decree Brett Martel Talks: Saints in the NFL Draft / Aaron Rodgers to Jets / Zurich Classic / NBA Playoffs Kaare Talks: Fox News not renewing...

Bret Martel Talks: What seperates Zurich Classic from other PGA Tour stops / Current state of the Pels and Zion / NBA's play-in format, playoffs, and NHL looking to copy it / Jalen Hurts new contract with the Eagles / Washington Commanders franchise selling for $6 billion / Position needs for Saints in upcoming draft Kaare Talks: Festival season / Zurich Classic at TPC La / Jalen Hurts new $25...

Adolfo Garcia Talks: Rio Mar's story / Revitilizing Freret St with High Hat and Ancora / Secrets behind labeling meat / An ideal La Boca meal for a first timer / The process of La Boca's outstanding steaks and steak temps Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest kicking off / Ft Lauderdale experiencing rare, historic rainfall / Lack of development with beaches and West End Park / Update on the Wes...

Carlton Dufrechou Talks: Inflation concerns / Increases on cash tolls and toll tags / Improvements in safety and staff / Uptick in road rage accidents / Purpose for expansion joints / Why a new bridge isn't currently feasible Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest / Pels facing Thunder for postseason spot / Fallout from Road Home lawsuits

Dickie Brennan Talks: Growing up in the restaurant business / Opening his 1st restaurant / History of Brennan's famous gumbo / Paul Prudhomme's influence and the trout pecan dish / How their steakhouse came to be / Success of Bourbon House and Commander's / Importance of acquiring Pascal's Brett Martel Talks: Pels fighting for a playoff spot / Masters / Lady Tigers Kaare Talks: Fre...

Jason Williams Talks: Frustrations with Frickey trial / Discussions with Judge Kimya Holmes Kaare Talks: Linda Frickey trial updates / Lady Tigers return home / Bad 70's tv / Diversion projects causing friction / Violence and incarcerations in La / United Utility Services moving to NOLA / Finland joins NATO / Pelicans losing to SAC

Brett Martel Talks: Angel Reece antics / Lady Tigers that stood out in the tourny / Kim Mulkey's leadership and impact / Pelicans winning streak, and playoff outlook Kaare Talks: Lady Tigers winning the National title, and the post game antics of Angel Reece / Public reactions from Angel Reece's actions, and how race was thrown into it / Sports and race / Masters week at Augusta

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Vegas predictions on the Saints / Common ground between local sports media-teams and athletes / Derek Carr / Lady Tigers in the Final Four Frank Brigtsen Talks: Dishes for peak crawfish season / Brigtsen's boiled crawfish process / Full course recommendation from starters to desserts Kaare Talks: Trans athletes competing in college, Olympic and pro sports / Orleans Paris...

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell making...selective...media rounds, sticking with 'softball' interviews / Kim Mulkey on transgender athletes playing basketball / Trans athletes in sports / OIG issuing audit to Orleans Parish sheriff's office / Manhattan grand jury's vote to indict Donald Trump

Eugene Green Talks: Regulations of Pontalba apartments, mayor Cantrell staying at Pontalba, French Market Corporation and OIG's reporting / Downtown homeless encampments Kaare Talks: French Market Corp's response on mayor's Pontalba use / Council urges Vappie investigations / TopGolf-like venue coming to future downtown district / Chris Christie taking on Trump / Jazz Fest cubes / Cant...

Kim Mulkey Talks: Final 4 experience as a player and coach / Not over-scheduling when building the program / Working with nine new players to build cohesion / Fanaticism of LSU fans / Grinding it out in the Sweet 16 / Her lively pink jacket / P Mac's future / Playing with a different game ball / Next opponent in the tournament Kaare Talks: Troy Henry's Six Flags site presentation / When Ne...

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Rise of LSU Lady Tigers success / Zion's return Michael Hecht Talks: Big Fish Games studio hub coming to New Orleans / Techstars to launch business accelerator program in New Orleans / Potential fuel plant in St James Parish / Competition within Louisiana port system Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's new, seasonal crawfish dishes / Current rendition of his seafood pla...

Ghassan Korban Talks: Taking on challenges with excitement / New projects/ Delivering on promises on deadlines / Losing close to half of water production due to leaks / Pres Biden's trickle funds / How over-billing, debt-loops occur / Smart meters to rectify billing issues / Handling bad-apples in the department / Funding and space for retention ponds Jeff Dorson Talks: Rescuing emaciated anim...

Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall effort fallout, Cantrell response / Ray Brandt succession Kaare Talks: Sandra Wilson to hold press conference on thrown out signatures / Moreno seeking update from task force / Cantrell to write a book? / Racial dysfunction in New Orleans

Ron Foreman Talks: Residing over multiple properties within the institute / Audubon's impact in the region and country / His long tenure with Audubon and his future / New repairs on Magazine St around the park and zoo, future openings / His dream list of accomplishments before retiring Joe Marino Talks: His experience as a state rep, potential legislative pay raises, and new legislation relate...

Brett Martel Talks: Lady Tigers into the Sweet 16 / Zurich Classic media day / Pels on the road / Roger Goodell / LSU baseball Kaare Talks: Flood pumps in New Orleans corroded just 5 years in / La port system having separate, competing boards / Teen involved in Linda Frickey death found incompetent for trial / Officer Vappie books 16+ hours on timesheet for mayor's junket detail / Roger Goodel...

Congressman Garret Graves Talks: His decision to not run for state Governor and the current state of things in La Michael Hecht Talks: Venture Global-LNG plant phases / $3 billion levee project in Plaquemines / Shell investing in wind-turbine farm in the gulf / New rail-line from NOLA to BR Frank Brigtsen Talks: The standard Brigtsen's dishes that people return for / Gratification from making peop...

Ed Michel Talks: The office of IG's purpose / Comparison to Jefferson Parish office of IG / Mayor's usage of Pontalba Apt / Upcoming reports William Tate Talks: Divisions under the LSU umbrella / LSU's bus tour of partners around Louisiana / Quality of academics at LSU Kaare Talks: Office of IG says mayor should leave Pontalba Apartment / Ownership and laws of the Pontalba Apts / Recall donations...

Kaare Talks: Sheriff Hutson using taxpayer money for hotel accommodations / 17 yr old robbed by gunpoint by 2 females in NOLA East / Racist slur on banana at St Paddy's parade / Stagnation in Louisiana / T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion

Will Wade Talks: Taking on new challenges at McNeese St / Feeling confident about moving the program / His previous scouting gigs with the NBA / Leaving LSU / NCAA allegations Brett Martel Talks: Will Wade at McNeese St / Changes with Saints D-line / Derek Carr coming to New Orleans / Lady Tigers as Final Four favorite / Zion to return before playoffs Kaare Talks: Being caught between extremes aft...

Michael Hecht Talks: Mayor Cantrell signing contract for national police chief search, and on-sceen services / Morris Bart folks stepping in with DA's office / MSY's new access road plan, and MSY's success stories / Bayou Phoenix in NOLA East / Covington's Globalstar striking deal with Apple Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's crawfish dishes, return of their seafood platter, Lent dishes and strawber...