Newell Normand

Newell talks about the failure of Democrats attempting to blame the government shutdown on Republicans and predicts the Democrats will change their messaging in regard to a cleaned-up Affordable Care Act bill.

On today's show, Newell talks about those honored at the 2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala for the University of New Orleans.

Then, Newell has on

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilman (At-Large) & City Council President, to talk about a meeting with state leaders seeking a financial lifeline in the form of “bridge funding,”

Michelle Biggs, Vice President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about hosting a Civics Bee as part of the United States Chamber of Commerce’s push for civics in every state as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary,

Paul Flower, Managing Member of Mercy Partners, to talk about what may happen with the long-abandoned Lindy Boggs Medical Center if New Orleans voters approve a $500 million bond package on November 15th,

Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to preview LSU vs. Alabama,

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, to preview the Saints vs. the Panthers,

and Melvin Dussel, Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club, Metairie, LA, to talk about Dawn Busters Kiwanis Annual Turkey Fry, known as "the world's largest turkey fry."

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, to preview LSU vs. Alabama. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to preview the Saints vs. the Panthers. Also, Melvin Dussel, Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club, Metairie, LA, comes on to talk about Dawn Busters Kiwanis Annual Turkey Fry, known as "the world's largest turkey fry."

Tyler Shough’s first game as QB-1 was a tough matchup with the L.A. Rams, a team many see as playoff contenders. Sunday, the 1-8 Saints will battle the 5-4 Panthers in Carolina. Can the Saints rally around the rookie QB and score a win? Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins Newell to talk about the Saints' chances.

Trump voters only show up for Trump, that's the conclusion Rich Zeoli comes to after a Muslim socialist won the mayor's race in New York and Dems took leadership in Virginia and New Jersey and other places across the U.S. The president said it was because people blame the GOP for the shutdown as he wonders if the 'nuclear' option is the only way to get things moving again. Rich Zeoli, Marc Cox, Tommy Tucker and Mark Reardon talk elections, filibuster, redistricting and a communist mayor in this episode.

The LSU football Tigers play their first game under the leadership of interim head coach Frank Wilson tomorrow in a tough battle against the Alabama Crimson Tide. What’s the mood of the team and the coaching staff, how do the Tigers and Tide match up, and what are Bama’s strengths and vulnerabilities? Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Newell to break it down.

This hour, Newell has on Michelle Biggs, Vice President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about hosting a Civics Bee as part of the United States Chamber of Commerce’s push for civics in every state as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Then, Paul Flower, Managing Member of Mercy Partners, joins the show to talk about what may happen with the long-abandoned Lindy Boggs Medical Center if New Orleans voters approve a $500 million bond package on November 15th.

The long-abandoned Lindy Boggs Medical Center, closed since Hurricane Katrina, could finally be redeveloped, but only if New Orleans voters approve a $500 million bond package on November 15th. Developers Bill Hoffman and Paul Flower, who own the 13-acre site, say the project’s demolition and redevelopment depend on that bond funding, which would support citywide infrastructure and economic development. Developer Paul Flower joins Newell to talk about the decades-old eyesore.

Something exciting is coming to St. Tammany Parish that reinforces the importance of civics in today’s society. The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Civics Bee as part of the United States Chamber of Commerce’s push for civics in every state as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Michelle Biggs, Vice President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about the importance of civics in our society as well as provide more details about the Civics Bee.

This hour, Newell talks about those honored at the 2025 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala for the University of New Orleans. Then, JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilman (At-Large) & City Council President, joins the show to talk about a meeting with state leaders seeking a financial lifeline in the form of “bridge funding.”