New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris joins Newell to talk about working with the Moreno Administration and her top priorities and concerns as she begins her second term.

Newell talks about the Jefferson Parish firefighters using unprofessional tactics to coerce a pay raise.

Newell addresses the outgoing Cantrell Administration not passing along the passwords to the official city social media accounts to the incoming Moreno Administration.

On today's show, Newell speaks with

Verge Ausberry, LSU's 11th Athletic Director, about his perspective on the state of the LSU football program,

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about "Love The Boot" registration,

Steven Gauthier, Port NOLA Vice President of Cruise, to talk about the growth and economic impact of the cruise ship industry in New Orleans,

and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to continue the 2025 Year-in-Review.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to continue the 2025 Year-in-Review, talk about the budget and staffing challenges at the Orleans Justice Center and the recent arrest of Cedrick Bowser by the Louisiana State Police.

This hour, Newell has on Steven Gauthier, Port NOLA Vice President of Cruise, to talk about the growth and economic impact of the cruise ship industry in New Orleans.

Then, Newell recounts the exchange between U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Dr. Nisha Verma, an obstetrician-gynecologist, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.

Newell recounts the exchange between U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Dr. Nisha Verma, an obstetrician-gynecologist, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.

Steven Gauthier, Port NOLA Vice President of Cruise, joins Newell to talk about the growth and economic impact of the cruise ship industry in New Orleans.

This hour, Newell speaks with Verge Ausberry, LSU's 11th Athletic Director, about his perspective on the state of the LSU football program.

Then, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show to share his thoughts on the Helena Moreno Administration, recap the Rose Parade, promote Mardi Gras celebrations around the state, talk about "Love The Boot" registration, and more.

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to share his thoughts on the Helena Moreno Administration, recap the Rose Parade, promote Mardi Gras celebrations around the state, talk about Love The Boot registration, and more.