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This hour, Don is joined by Julie O’Donoghue, author at the LA Illuminator, to discuss a new 2026 law that will allow Louisiana officials to sue private citizens, businesses, and government entities for online posts that contain personal identifying information.

Then, CBS Military Analyst Colonel Jeff McCausland joins the show to discuss the legality of the Trump administration's bombing of alleged drug smuggling boats.

This hour, Don has on Corey Miller, Community Engagement Director at the Pontchartrain Conservancy, to discuss the “Lights on the Lake 2025,” event taking place at the new Canal Lighthouse.

Then, Michael Gahagan, Immigration Attorney at the Gahagan Law Firm, joins the show to share his perspective on Catahoula Crunch.

This hour, Don talks to Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority, and Joseph Guillory, DDG’s Coastal Engineer, about local & state government officials gathering in the eastern end of St. Bernard Parish at Shell Beach for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project.

Scrutiny over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats has intensified following the revelation that the first U.S. attack on such a vessel involved more than one strike, including one that killed survivors of the initial attack. So are these war crimes or legal military actions? Don Dubuc talks to CBS Military Analyst Colonel Jeff McCausland to get his expert opinion.

There’s a new law in 2026 that will allow Louisiana officials to sue private citizens, businesses, and government entities for online posts that contain personal identifying information. Not many people are aware of this. Have you ever made these types of posts? Do you think this is an infringement on free speech? Julie O’Donoghue, author at the LA Illuminator, joins Don Dubuc to talk about it.

Numerous businesses are closing or struggling to operate due to illegal employees who are afraid to show up and are hiding from ICE. And on Thursday, there was an ICE protest at City Hall. What's the latest with Catahoula Crunch? Immigration attorney and owner of the Gahagan Law Firm, Michael Gahagan, joins Don Dubuc to give his perspective.

On Saturday , December 13, the Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting “Lights on the Lake 2025,” taking place at the new Canal Lighthouse, where there will be the annual West End Christmas boat parade, musical acts, activities, and concessions. Corey Miller, Community Engagement Director at the Pontchartrain Conservancy, joins Don to discuss the annual event, whose proceeds from ticket sales will go directly back into their environmental work.

Four were killed at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., shoppers ran for their lives when someone opened fire at Valley Fair Mall in California, and two National Guard members were killed by an ambush just blocks from the White House. Internationally, violence against Venezuela continues while questions are raised about their legality.

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Pontchartrain Center for JEDCO's Annual Luncheon! They're celebrating Jefferson’s economic momentum and major initiatives with hundreds of business and civic leaders.

On today's show, Newell speaks with

Jerry Bologna, JEDCO President & CEO,

Nick Moldaner, Chief Operating Officer at RNGD,

Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust,

Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish President,

Susan Bourgeois, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary,

and Violet Peters, President of the Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

Today, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Pontchartrain Center for JEDCO's Annual Luncheon! They're celebrating Jefferson’s economic momentum and major initiatives with hundreds of business and civic leaders.

This hour, Newell speaks with

Susan Bourgeois, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary,

and Violet Peters, President of the Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.