What happens when a state government decides to overturn a democratic election ... and then punish city leaders who push back? JD Carrere breaks down the escalating political war between Louisiana's Republican leadership and New Orleans' Democratic officials. From Calvin Duncan's landslide win as Criminal Court Clerk to the AG's intimidation letters to the indictment that shook the state ... this is the story of how power really works in Louisiana. We talk about the clerk fight, the threats, the grand jury indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, and how the state is now trying to financially starve the city through bond commission blocks.

Marian Gbaiwon is now leading the recall against Jeff Landry solo after she and the other recall chair decided to go their separate ways. In this EXCLUSIVE interview, Marian and JD discuss some of the challenges she's faced thus far, what led to the split and most importantly, what are the next steps people can take if they want to sign their name to get Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recalled.

I got to sit down with Michael Hecht — the guy who spent 18 years selling New Orleans to the world as President & CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc. We're talking about someone who helped shape the economic landscape of this entire region, from bringing major investments to our doorstep to playing a key role in getting the city ready for the Super Bowl. And now? He's stepping into a new chapter...and we got to talk about it before pretty much anybody else.

We broke down what GNO Inc. actually does for us as New Orleanians, the initiatives that mean the most to him personally, and what he's looking forward to in this transition. We even got into the OMNI Hotel project and what developments like that mean for the growth and future of our city.

This wasn't just a business conversation...it was a real talk about New Orleans, who we're becoming, and the people behind the scenes making it happen.

If you love this city, you need to hear this one.

Nearly five years after Hurricane Ida left millions without power across Louisiana, the legal battle against Entergy is entering a critical new phase.

In this episode of B4U Scroll, JD Carrere sits down with attorneys involved in the Hurricane Ida class action lawsuit to break down the latest developments, including Entergy's agreement to turn over key grid data that plaintiffs have been seeking for years.

What did Entergy know before Ida made landfall? Were vulnerabilities in the power grid identified but left unaddressed? And how could newly released documents and technical data impact the future of this case?

We unpack the legal arguments, the discovery battle, the fight over infrastructure accountability, and what this lawsuit could mean for Entergy customers throughout Southeast Louisiana.

Whether you're following the case closely or just want to understand why this lawsuit matters, this conversation helps separate the headlines from the facts.

Real talk on mental health with Congressman Troy Carter...discussed why so many men struggle in silence instead of seeking help.

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, Congressman Carter breaks down what he's seeing on the ground...from the stigma that keeps men from getting care, to the work he's doing through the Mental Health Workforce Act to get more culturally competent providers from HBCUs and MSIs into our communities.

We also get into the RAYS Act, putting the 988 Lifeline right on student ID cards so people have access before things become a crisis...plus a powerful conversation on sickle cell disease and how mental and physical health have to be treated together for the patients carrying that burden.

And for the man listening right now who's never told anyone what he's going through...this one's for you.

A community garden on Frenchmen Street has been feeding 7th Ward residents ... including some of the neighborhood's most vulnerable elders ... for years. Now, a land sale is threatening to erase it.

Ashley Schneider, one of the garden's core organizers, sits down with us to break down how the sale happened, who's connected to it, and what residents are doing to fight back. With ties to State Rep. Delisha Boyd surfacing in the deal, the story goes deeper than a garden ... it's a question of who gets to decide what happens to community-built spaces in New Orleans.

Part 2 of our Vision 2035 series focuses on the proposed Omni Hotel project and the PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) agreement that has generated significant discussion across New Orleans.

Supporters argue the project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract larger conventions, create jobs, increase tourism spending, and strengthen the city's economy. Critics question whether the tax incentives being offered are too generous and whether the benefits will outweigh the costs for residents.

In this episode, we break down what a PILOT agreement is, why the Omni Hotel is considered a key component of New Orleans' long-term growth strategy, and what questions residents should be asking as the project moves forward.

Whether you support the deal, oppose it, or are still trying to understand it, this conversation is designed to provide context, clarity, and insight into one of the most important economic development discussions currently facing New Orleans.

This week on Part 1 of a two-part episode, I sit down with Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination marketing org for New Orleans tourism, to break down Vision 2035, the city's bold 10-year plan to transform everything from transportation and housing to cultural sustainability. Part 2 drops next Monday.

Congressman Troy Carter joins to talk about the latest efforts by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to infringe on voting rights for Blacks and Democrats in the state with the current redistricting efforts by the Louisiana House and Senate. In addition, we discussed the letter sent by the state Attorney General Liz Murrill, who threatened to remove multiple elected officials in New Orleans because of a resolution passed by the New Orleans City Council that would pave the way for Calvin Duncan to run for Clerk of Court in Orleans Parish, a position that was created when Landry consolidated the civil and criminal clerk's office in Orleans Parish.

To say the newly elected Mayoral Administration for the City of New Orleans started off behind the 8-ball would be a grand understatement. They had to take over the city with a budget deficit well over $200 million. The state legislative auditor predicted it would take all 4 years to right the ship and get the city budget balanced. My guest on this episode is Joe Giarrusso, the city's Chief Administrative Officer, who breaks down some of the budget deficit mitigation efforts to help get the budget balance by next year.