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This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to explain the strategies used by the NOPD, State Police, and National Guard to make Mardi Gras 2026 relatively one of the safest ever. Rafael then talks about the struggles with NOPD recruitment and homicide convictions in 2026.

Newell addresses the Catholic Church's favoring of immigrants violating the law of the land by entering the country illegally.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting public comments on the Grand Isle Beach Project. The proposed project includes the construction of up to 35 segmented stone breakwaters and 20 navigational light platforms seaward of Grand Isle to improve the performance and longevity of the island’s dunes and beach system, helping reduce future storm damage repairs. David Camardelle, Mayor of Grand Isle, joins Newell to share details and insights.

Did you know that an estimated 37 million Americans have kidney diseases, and as many as 9 in 10 people don’t know they have it? When left untreated, kidney diseases can cause irreversible kidney damage and kidney failure (more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have kidney failure), leading to dialysis or the need for a kidney transplant. Dr. Samir M. Parikh, President of the American Society of Nephrology, joins Newell to talk about the realities and the risks of kidney diseases.

Billy Nungesser Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana joins Newell to talk about international tourism to the U.S., the preference of open primaries, Mardi Gras 2026, the "Pardoning of the Crawfish" ceremony, the upcoming "Keep America Beautiful" conference, and more.

Newell addresses the nonsensical pushback against the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

On today's show, Newell gives a recap of the 2026 Carnival season.

Then, Newell has on

Gina Lorio, Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Miracle League, to talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO,

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the passing of Dr. Norman Francis and more,

Rebecca Conwell, President & CEO of the UNO Research & Technology Center, to talk about the Louisiana Future Energy Center coming to "The Beach" at UNO,

and Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President and CEO, to also talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO, give a recap of Mardi Gras 2026, and talk about upcoming spring events and conventions.

This hour, Newell gives a recap of the 2026 Carnival season.

Then, Gina Lorio, Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Miracle League, joins the show to talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the passing of Dr. Norman Francis, Mardi Gras weekend drawing strong crowds of visitors, Mayor Helena Moreno announcing plans to hire 50 frontline public works maintenance workers to strengthen in-house street and sidewalk repairs, Louisiana Economic Development launching the Louisiana Storytellers initiative, and more.

Then, Rebecca Conwell, President & CEO of the UNO Research & Technology Center, to talk about the Louisiana Future Energy Center coming to "The Beach" at UNO.

This hour, Newell speaks with Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President and CEO, about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO, give a recap of Mardi Gras 2026, and talk about upcoming spring events and conventions.