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Full Show 8/25/2026: The Carnival Gap Adjustment Fee is a large burden put on New Orleans' biggest culture bearers
On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on a deferred $850-per-float "Carnival Gap Adjustment" fee currently being considered by the New Orleans …
5 days, 6 hours ago
The LSU Press book, "Coffee Culture New Orleans," explores New Orleans' love affair with coffee
Journalist/writer Marielle Songy, author of "Coffee Culture New Orleans," joins Newell to talk about her new LSU Press book, "Coffee Culture New Orle…
5 days, 6 hours ago
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is declaring an "economic D-Day" against Iran, launching what the Trump administration calls the single largest fina…
5 days, 7 hours ago
Hour 2: Are the string of DSA candidates' victories an outcry of frustration with the current political system?
This hour, Newell has on Lowrey Crews, the founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, to discuss the challenges and roadblocks the nonprofit organization is fac…
5 days, 7 hours ago
Are socialist-backed candidates reshaping mainstream politics?
The Democratic Socialists of America scored high-profile primary wins in Michigan and beyond, signaling a shift in the Democratic coalition. Are soci…
5 days, 8 hours ago
The 18th Ward is calling for the community's help to get deserving kids off waiting lists to participate in youth sports
Lowrey Crews, founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, joins Newell to discuss the challenges and roadblocks the nonprofit organization is facing that are pre…
5 days, 8 hours ago
Hour 1: There should be an ordinance in the "Carnival Gap Adjustment" fee that states the fee can never go up
This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on a deferred $850-per-float "Carnival Gap Adjustment" fee currently being considered by the New Orleans City C…
5 days, 8 hours ago
The Stench of Opportunity: Why Federal Disclosure Laws Continue to Fall Short
Newly uncovered records raise questions about congressional stock trading after Representative Julia Letlow reportedly signed an NDA involving a Meta…
5 days, 8 hours ago
The Carnival Gap Adjustment fee runs the risk of putting an unfair burden on New Orleans's original culture bearers
Newell shares his thoughts on a deferred $850-per-float "Carnival Gap Adjustment" fee currently being considered by the New Orleans City Council to h…
5 days, 9 hours ago
BONUS: 'We're back in a trade war:' Hockey sticks, alcohol, more, hit with Trump tariffs on Canada
Canada has strong words for the United States after trade talks disintegrated between the two nations.
6 days, 5 hours ago