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BONUS: Merger mania! What would a massive American-United airline mean for prices, seat size and more
President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for con…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish
This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the comprehensive economic and fiscal impact analysis of the Louis…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A fiscal analysis projects that LIT will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish
Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the comprehensive economic and fiscal impact analysis of the Louisiana Interna…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hour 1: Chief Kirkpatrick says New Orleans is turning around and it begins with public safety
This hour, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about staffing, overtime, troop morale, and recruiting. Then, Billy Nunge…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Louisiana getting a return on investment from events since LED has taken over the responsibility?
Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to talk about the difficulty of determining if the state is seeing a return on invest…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Short staffing and recruitment remain the #1 issue plaguing the NOPD
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, joins Newell to give an update on crime, policing during French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and a busy conv…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The key to quelling out-migration and enticing in-migration to New Orleans is efficiency in basic city services
On today's show, Newell explains how the efficiency of basic city services and home affordability affects the trend of family state migration. Then, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
BONUS: Super El Nino to strike in 2026 -- here's what to expect -- plus, can stress be good?
Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles,…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Abita Brewing Company and the French Quarter Fest go together like crawfish and Abita Strawberry
Heidi Guerra, the VP of Marketing at Abita Brewing Company, joins Newell to share why Abita sponsors the French Quarter Fest year after year and how …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The "Songbird of New Orleans," Robin Barnes's vocals will take flight at French Quarter Fest
Musician Robin Barnes, the "Songbird of New Orleans," joins Newell to talk about what it's like to perform at French Quarter Fest.
2 months, 4 weeks ago