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Pending home sales grew more than anticipated in February, but the conflict in Iran may negatively affect the trend
Pending home sales grew more than anticipated in February (1.8% month-over-month), according to this week’s National Association of Realtors. Ted Ros…
2 months ago
Hour 1: We can't "policy" our way out of increased oil prices while bombing Iran
This hour, Newell speaks with State Sen. Kirk Talbot, who chairs the Senate Insurance Committee, about his heavy focus on insurance reform, housing r…
2 months ago
President Trump wants to wind down the Iran war but says other nations must help in guarding the Strait of Hormuz
Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins Newell to talk about the latest developments with the war with Iran, including Iran firing two b…
2 months ago
Sen. Talbot aims to put IBHS Fortified Roof-level building code into statute
State Sen. Kirk Talbot, who chairs the Senate Insurance Committee, joins Newell to talk about his heavy focus on insurance reform, housing resiliency…
2 months ago
BONUS: Shakespeare's rizz, a high school choir trapped, Savannah Bananas and meteors
This week, we cover the story of more than 80 students from a Minnesota high school choir who were trapped in Califronia when their flight was cancel…
2 months, 1 week ago
Full Show 3/20/2026: Mayor Moreno's commitment to transparency of the state of city finances is refreshing
On today's show, Newell talks about the short-term plans presented by the Moreno Administration before the City Council Budget Committee to cut spend…
2 months, 1 week ago
President Donald Trump's administration announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act shipping law
This hour, Newell is joined by Rashard Dawson of the National Center for Public Policy Research to explain the ramifications of President Donald Trum…
2 months, 1 week ago
The must-attend 2nd Annual New Orleans Bluegrass Festival will benefit Special Olympics Louisiana
Nathan Rizzuti, WWL Digital Producer, and Mike Naquin, President of the NOLA Bluegrass Fest, joins Newell to talk about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Bl…
2 months, 1 week ago
What are the ramifications of Trump waiving the Jones Act for 60 days?
President Donald Trump's administration announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act shipping law, temporarily allowing foreign-flagged vessels to mov…
2 months, 1 week ago
Hour 2: "Sinners" may be the catalyst for more movies being filmed in New Orleans and Louisiana
This hour, Newell has on Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to discuss what he's doing during the 2026 Louisiana legislative session to make…
2 months, 1 week ago