On today's show, Newell questions why the City of New Orleans cannot assess the financial impact of major events in a timely manner and the importance of having city officials that understand the internal dynamics of what makes New Orleans work financially. Also, Newell addresses New Orleans mayoral candidate Royce Duplessis being harassed by a social media influencer at a church service.
Then, Newell has on
Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about hosting the “20 Years After Katrina: Action in the Face of Adversity” at the Port of New Orleans,
Paul Webster, Senior Fellow at the Cicero Institute, their recently released analysis of programs to address homelessness in a few U.S. markets,
and Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President, to talk about upcoming local fall events.