Newell Normand

This hour, Newell has on David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, to discuss what the priorities of this year's legislative session are.

Then, Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, joins the show to talk about a new survey that finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about pension problems, if we're facing a global energy crisis, California moving to create an affordability problem for drivers, and the jobs report.

As we head into homebuying season, a new survey finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag. 38% say cost is their biggest concern, nearly as many worry about actually finding the right home and navigating the process, and more than a quarter say securing a mortgage tops their list of fears. The research also shows many buyers may not realize they have options that could save them money, including programs and credit union lending. Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, joins Newell to talk about the survey.

David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, joins Newell to discuss what the priorities of this year's legislative session are, the top goals of Louisiana lawmakers, and if the leaders of our state will set aside their differences and work for the greater good.

Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), joins Newell to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW.

Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA.

On today's show, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices.

Then, Newell has on

Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college,

Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state,

Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents,

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, to talk about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices,

and Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.

This hour, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices.

Then, Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, joins the show to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.

This hour, Newell has on Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

Then, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents.

This hour, Newell speaks with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices.

Then, Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives, the joins to show to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.