Newell Normand

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about restructuring the judiciary in New Orleans (House Bill 911), the constitutional amendment granting the governor power to recommend suspension or removal of district attorneys and judges (Senate Bill 123), and legislation requiring prosecution consent to waive a jury (Senate Bill 97).

This hour, Newell has on Sean Higgins, Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to share his thoughts on the "Railway Safety Act."

Then, Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath joins the show to talk about the policies he's prioritizing in the 2026 legislative session centered largely on public health, food policy, and safety regulations.

Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath has entered the 2026 Louisiana legislative session with several policy priorities centered largely on public health, food policy, and safety regulations. Senator McMath joins Newell to discuss his priorities.

The White House is pushing the “Railway Safety Act,” urging lawmakers to include new restrictions on freight rail operation in upcoming infrastructure or transportation. But will this plan to impose labor-related mandates on rail companies make trains safer or simply impose more red tape? Sean Higgins, Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Newell to share his thoughts on the bill.

This hour, Newell talks about the NOPD ramping up enforcement of a long-standing city ordinance that prohibits people from obstructing public sidewalks or entryways.

Then, Amanda Coates, Vice President of Cargo at Port NOLA, and Katie Jensen, CEO of Triton Stone, join the show to talk about the strategic advantage Port NOLA has to quickly get products, such as the stone countertops in our homes and businesses, from the port to the consumer.

Amanda Coates, Vice President of Cargo at Port NOLA, and Katie Jensen, CEO of Triton Stone, join Newell to talk about the strategic advantage Port NOLA has to quickly get products, such as the stone countertops in our homes and businesses, from the port to the consumer.

Newell talks about the NOPD ramping up enforcement of a long-standing city ordinance that prohibits people from obstructing public sidewalks or entryways.

The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

On today's show, Newell talks about the latest Edison Research "Share of Ear" study that shows that in-car listening has reached a new decade-high, with 53% of all over-the-air AM/FM radio listening now occurring in vehicles.

Then, Newell has on

Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, to give an update on the status of the Bayou Phoenix project, the long-awaited redevelopment of the abandoned site in New Orleans East, formerly known as Six Flags,

Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., to talk about the stabilizing insurance market and incentivizing mitigation, promoting an all-of-the-above energy approach, supply chain challenges hampering our growth, and more,

Allison Hotard, Executive Director of Young Leadership Council, to preview the "Wednesdays at the Square" season at Lafayette Square and a look ahead for the rest of 2026 for YLC,

and State Representative Kim Carver to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session.

This hour, Newell is joined by State Representative Kim Carver to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session.

Then, Newell opens the WWL phone and text lines, and the listeners chime in about the SAVE Act, breaking party lines when voting, and the Bayou Phoenix project.