Episode Details

On today's show, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices. Then, Newell has on Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college, Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, to talk about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices, and Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.