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BONUS: Ken Burns on understanding the bloody global war that was the American Revolution
In this episode, we're covering people returning to movie theaters this summer for blockbuster season. Is it a blip or a new trend? Then, Ken Burns t…
2 months ago
Full Show 6/30/2026: The founding documents of the United States of America shows the genius of the forefathers
On today's show, Newell gives a reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence. Then, Newell has on Kent L…
2 months ago
Hour 3: A historic day for higher education in New Orleans as UNO rebrands to LSU New Orleans on July 1
This hour, Newell is joined by Jeanette Weiland, LSU New Orleans Interim Chancellor & Chief Administrative Officer, to discuss what the University of…
2 months ago
What’s next for the French Quarter and the fight to save its businesses?
Lower Decatur Street businesses say months of construction delays are threatening their survival, with some iconic establishments already closing. Is…
2 months ago
On July 1, the University of New Orleans officially transfers to the LSU System and rebrands as LSU New Orleans
A historic day for higher education in New Orleans. On July 1, the University of New Orleans officially transfers to the LSU System and rebrands as L…
2 months ago
Hour 2: Local government affects economic growth more than national government
This hour, Newell has on Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, to discuss the French Quarter’s new "Drone as First Responder" program. …
2 months ago
A national survey found that 55% of Democrats would prefer to live in a country other than the United States
Newell addresses a national survey conducted by Elon University and YouGov found that 55% of Democrats would prefer to live in a country other than t…
2 months ago
The French Quarter is getting a high-tech crime-fighting upgrade
A new 24/7 “Drone as First Responder” program is one step closer to launch after officials approved the final budget move needed to spend $250,000 on…
2 months ago
Hour 1: The Supreme Court ruled that a president can fire leaders of independent regulatory agencies at will
This hour, Newell gives a reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence. Then, Kent Lassman, President of …
2 months ago
The Supreme Court expanded executive power by ruling 6-3 that the president can fire leaders of independent regulatory agencies at will
In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court held that statutory restrictions on the President’s authority to remove Federal Trade Commission commissioners v…
2 months ago