Newell Normand

Newell explains why we need to get behind the Bayou Phoenix project

State Representative Kim Carver, who represents Mandeville and much of western St. Tammany Parish, joins Newell to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session, including workforce development and career pathways, child safety and online exploitation laws, and support for youth leaving foster care.

This hour, Newell has on 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.

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

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

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

This hour, 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, Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, joins the show 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.

Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, joins Newell 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.

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.

A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Congress failing to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, causing a partial shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration.

Then, Newell has on

Daniel Flesch, Executive Director of the Defense Technology Alliance, to explain the United States' short-term and long-term objectives of the war with Iran,

Chad Perrier and Anna Urban of Universal Data Incorporated to talk about their work with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program,

Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, to Solutions Summit 2026,

and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the process for finding solutions for the city's antiquated water system, the New Orleans Police Department's pension problems, the statewide effort of raising 911 fees, and more.