There's a lot going on in government today as the FAA reduces flights amid the government shutdown and President Donald Trump urges the Senate to use 'the nuclear option' to destroy the filibuster. At the same time, the GOP has a reckoning as voters deliver victory to the Dems across the country and blame the GOP for the shutdown.

On today's show, Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome.

This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation.

Newell and Mike speak with

Evan Holmes, Caesar's Superdome and Legends Global,

Carlin Conner, Chairman & Chief Executive of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT),

Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center,

Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager of Public & Government Affairs at Chevron,

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser,

Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company,

and Billy Hoffmann, Senior Vice President at Hancock Whitney.

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome.

This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation.

This hour, Newell and Mike speak with

Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company,

and Billy Hoffmann, Senior Vice President at Hancock Whitney.

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome.

This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation.

This hour, Newell and Mike speak with

Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center,

Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager of Public & Government Affairs at Chevron.

and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center, joins Newell and Mike Hoss on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon.”

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome.

This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation.

This hour, Newell and Mike speaks with

Evan Holmes, Caesar's Superdome and Legends Global,

and Carlin Conner, Chairman & Chief Executive of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT).

Democrats won big in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California last night. Is it a resounding rebound against the MAGA agenda or a blip that shows big problems ahead in the midterms for the GOP?

On today's show, Newell talks about an article in The Wall Street Journal that points out how Democrat-run cities use federal policies as financial bailouts.

Then, Newell has on

John Couvillon, political analyst, pollster and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, to dig into the implications of some of the big off-year election results.

Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about the latest business and economic news,

Chris Cassagne, Senior Director of the Louisiana Growth Network, to discuss Source Louisiana, a new statewide directory that makes it easier for prime contractors and large-scale projects to identify qualified Louisiana businesses of all sizes,

and James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie.

This hour, Newell goes off about how the Cantrell Administration has put things in motion that may punish the incoming Moreno Administration. Then, James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, joins the show to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie.

James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, joins Newell to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie. Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams is devoted to improving safety for first responders, families and those experiencing mental health crises through training and advocacy.