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This hour, Newell has on Kelly Schulz, Sr. VP of Communications & PR for New Orleans & Co., to talk about why 2026 is off to a great start for the city and what's new that residents can look forward to. Then, James Trawick, CEO of the Hondo Rodeo, joins the show to promote the debut of the Hondo Rodeo Fest at New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, 2026.

James Trawick, CEO of the Hondo Rodeo, joins Newell to promote the debut of the Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, 2026. This three-day event features top-tier rodeo competitions, a free daily Street Fest in Champions Square, and nightly concerts headlined by Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, and Creed

Kelly Schulz, Sr. VP of Communications & PR for New Orleans & Co., joins Newell to talk about why 2026 is off to a great start for the city, what's new that residents can look forward to, the top 3 reasons to plan a trip to New Orleans, and the 2026 New Orleans Awards and Honors.

This hour, Newell is joined by Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about a new joint venture being formed to operate the planned Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, the French Quarter Management District approving $250,000 to fund a new NOPD drone, New Orleans accelerating pothole repairs under Mayor Helena Moreno, and more. Then, Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to talk about New Orleans’ role in the Artemis mission.

Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans’ role in the Artemis mission.

This hour, Newell talks about Israel and the Jewish people needing the support of the United States during the Passover season. Then, Dr. Cynthia Ebinger, Geology Professor at Tulane University, joins the show to discuss the significance of the Gulf earthquakes and whether we should worry.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck in the Gulf Sunday night (March 29) at 9:22pm. It was located about 220 miles south-southeast of Venice, Louisiana, at a depth of 1 kilometer. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor was too small for damage but notable for its rare location. This event did follow a series of recent, stronger earthquakes in northwest LA, including a 4.9 magnitude quake on March 5th. What’s the significance of these Gulf earthquakes, and should we worry? Dr. Cynthia Ebinger, Geology Professor at Tulane University, joins Newell to talk about the phenomenon.

Newell talks about Israel and the Jewish people needing the support of the United States during the Passover season.

What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

On today's show, Newell talks about the misguided attempt by Bernie Sanders and AOC to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to increase benefits for lower earners. Then, Newell has on Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain, Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0,’ Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) joins Newell to share good news as L...

This hour, Newell is joined by Jeremy Portnoy, an investigative journalist for OpenTheBooks.com, to discuss if the federal government will run out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on.

The federal government is running out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on. Like a high-stakes game with no remaining safety nets, Social Security and Medicare are projected to fall $88.2 trillion short of the funding needed to pay full benefits over the next 75 years under current policy, according to the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Report of the United States Government. Over the longer term, unfunded obligations reach a staggering $193.6 trillion. Jeremy Portnoy, an investigative journalist for OpenTheBooks.com, who took a deep dive into the Fiscal Year 2025 Finals Report of the United States Government...

This hour, Newell has on Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0.’ Then, Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living joins the show to share the good news that Lafourche Parish officially became the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance.

Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) joins Newell to share the good news that Lafourche Parish officially became the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance. The Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously to implement the smoke-free ordinance, demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting the health and well-being of residents and visitors. With this action, Lafourche Parish joins other municipalities in Louisiana that recognize the benefits of clean air, healthy families, and thriving local economies.

Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Newell to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0' and the appalling responses to the incident by local officials.

This hour, Newell talks about the misguided attempt by Bernie Sanders and AOC to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to increase benefits for lower earners. Then, Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg joins the show to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain.

Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg joins Newell to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain.

Newell talks about the misguided attempt by Bernie Sanders and AOC to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to increase benefits for lower earners.

The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

On today's show, Newell talks about the continuing disappointment of Congress not being able to reach a consensus on DHS funding and three different local news stories that highlight the deficiency of three different agencies, including the Sewerage & Water Board falling behind on catch basin cleaning, New Orleans Supreme Court judges under investigation for failing to monitor juveniles on the ankle monitoring system, and the state sending people down to monitor the New Orleans Public School System accounting errors. Then, Newell has on Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the Atlanta Fed inflation expectations, the...