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Has the Smithsonian abandoned historical scholarship for political activism?
Has one of America’s most revered cultural institutions abandoned historical scholarship for political activism? Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of De…
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Minnesota’s Paid Leave program should serve as a cautionary tale of state-sponsored benefits run amok
Newell talks about Minnesota’s Paid Leave program surpassing $600 million in payouts across 75,000 approved claims during its first six months, spark…
1 month ago
Full Show 8/4/2026: The Iran Hokey Pokey: Trump threatens Iran, then pulls back for the 7th time
On today's show, Newell talks about President Donald Trump pulling back from a massive planned military strike against Iran for a seventh time, citin…
1 month ago
Talk to the Mayor: The fixes to the Sewerage & Water Board won't happen by a flip of a switch, but the pathway to improvement is now being paved
This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss reforms at the Sewerage & Water Board, challenges with the City's budget, t…
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Hour 2: The Jones Act is NOT moving the needle for Americans as it was promised
This hour, Newell has on Kea Sherman, Vice President of Customer Service and Economic Development at Entergy New Orleans, to discuss how targeted eco…
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Is the controversial Jones Act waiver doing more harm than good to U.S. workers?
Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators, joins Newell to argue that the federal Jones Act waiver has failed to delive…
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Can big infrastructure and thousands of new jobs finally stem the flow of residents leaving New Orleans?
Kea Sherman, Vice President of Customer Service and Economic Development at Entergy New Orleans, joins Newell to discuss how targeted economic develo…
1 month ago
Hour 1: Trump may not be able to get out of Iran with anything he can spin as a win
This hour, Newell talks about President Donald Trump pulling back from a massive planned military strike against Iran for a seventh time, citing prog…
1 month ago
BONUS: Are 'likes' destroying America's kids?
Likes are affecting the mental health of America's kids more than anyone had previously realized as countries across Europe begin bans on social medi…
1 month ago
The U.S.'s interest in Iran conflicts with Trump's personal interests
With tensions continuing to escalate across the Middle East, where is the crisis with Iran heading, and what options does Washington actually have le…
1 month ago