Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to talk about the upcoming election in Orleans and 30 other parishes and the government shutdown.

In a recent commentary, Stefan Padfield, Executive Director of The Free Enterprise Project, outlines a four-point strategy he terms “Focused Fighting” that he hopes will encourage unity and bipartisanship in our increasingly divided nation. Mr. Padfield joins Newell to explain exactly how he hopes "Focused Fighting" will work.

This hour, Newell talks about Mayor Cantrell's outgoing budget proposal, the importance of New Orleans voters researching the mayoral candidates, and the continuing government shutdown. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to review the New Orleans Saints' first regular season win against the New York Giants.

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to review the New Orleans Saints' first regular season win against the New York Giants.

Newell talks about Mayor Cantrell's outgoing budget proposal, the importance of New Orleans voters researching the mayoral candidates, and the continuing government shutdown.

Oliver Thomas' exclusive interview on WWL with Newell Normand and Dave Cohen

A segment from Oliver Thomas' exclusive interview on WWL with Newell Normand and Dave Cohen.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Mayor Cantrell's outgoing budget proposal.

Then, Newell has on

Ben Castro, Development Coordinator of the New Orleans Mission, and Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, to talk about the upcoming New Orleans Gala of Miracles event in November at the Hyatt Regency,

Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for WWL and Louisiana political analyst, to discuss the latest on the New Orleans mayor's race,

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, to preview the New Orleans Saints versus the New York Giants,

Councilman Oliver Thomas, New Orleans mayoral candidate, to share his case why he should be elected.

This hour, Newell Normand and Dave Cohen speak with New Orleans mayoral candidate Councilman Oliver Thomas about the first thing he'd do if elected, what basic charter services he'd prioritize, how he'd gain confidence in his constituents that he'd lead them in the right direction, and why he's a better choice than the other candidates.

What's it like to have a non-functioning government? Americans are being reminded. And many believe the key to forcing an end to the stalemate is in the hands of air traffic controllers.