Episodes

  • Hamas's display of botched hostage releases indicates their true intentions (Full Show: 2/21/2025)

    Hamas's display of botched hostage releases indicates their true intentions (Full Show: 2/21/2025)
    Feb 21 2025
    On today's show, Newell addresses Hamas making a mockery of Israeli hostage negotiations by releasing the wrong bodies to their presumed families and the 6-month backlog for issuing building permits in New Orleans. Also, Newell speaks with: Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, Ryan Bourne, R Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics, Center for Economic Studies with the Cato Institute, Arthur Hardy, with the Times Picayune, and editor & publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, and Louisiana State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Government cannot rely on the latest tech alone

    Government cannot rely on the latest tech alone
    Feb 21 2025
    This hour, Newell speaks with Ryan Bourne, R Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics, Center for Economic Studies with the Cato Institute, to warn that DOGE fixating on upgrading government IT isn't enough to deliver on Trump's original vision. Then, Arthur Hardy, editor & publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, comes on to talk about the upcoming parade routes. Also, Chief Bryan J. Adams, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, comes on to talk ahome heating safety and smoke alarms.
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    34 mins
  • Upgrading government tech isn't enough to upgrade government efficiency

    Upgrading government tech isn't enough to upgrade government efficiency
    Feb 21 2025
    Ryan Bourne, R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics, Center for Economic Studies with the Cato Institute, joins Newell to warn that DOGE fixating on upgrading government IT isn't enough to deliver on Trump's original vision.
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    16 mins
  • There are still some questions concerning the Fortified Roofs grant program

    There are still some questions concerning the Fortified Roofs grant program
    Feb 21 2025
    This hour, Newell speaks with Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about updates on the Fortify Roof grant round and his plans for the upcoming session. Then, New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, joins the show to discuss what came out of two community meetings (one in Jefferson Parish and the other in New Orleans) earlier this week.
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    37 mins
  • Councilman Giarrusso shares insights about community meetings at lakefront neighborhoods.

    Councilman Giarrusso shares insights about community meetings at lakefront neighborhoods.
    Feb 21 2025
    New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso held two meetings this week, one in Jefferson Parish and the other in New Orleans. Councilman Giarrusso joins Newell to discuss what came out of those two meetings.
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    16 mins
  • Updates on the Fortify Roof grant program

    Updates on the Fortify Roof grant program
    Feb 21 2025
    Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Newell to give an update on the Fortify Roof grant round and his plans for the upcoming session.
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    18 mins
  • It's imperative that New Orleans keep the positive momentum set by hosting the Super Bowl

    It's imperative that New Orleans keep the positive momentum set by hosting the Super Bowl
    Feb 21 2025
    This hour, Newell addresses Hamas making a mockery of Israeli hostage negotiations by releasing the wrong bodies to their presumed families and the 6-month backlog for issuing building permits in New Orleans. Then, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell to talk about Bacchus highlighting themed fairs and festivals from all around the state and more.
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    37 mins
  • Bacchus will highlight themed fairs and festivals from around the state

    Bacchus will highlight themed fairs and festivals from around the state
    Feb 21 2025
    Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell to talk about Bacchus highlighting themed fairs and festivals from all around the state, Archie Manning's involvement with Children's Hospital, travel reporters from India riding on a Mardi Gras float, Timothy Wayne performing at Family Gras, and more.
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    11 mins