Newell Normand

Jeff Nowak joins Newell to talk about the New Orleans Saints trading Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks

Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins Newell to talk about the 2024 NOPD compensation analysis, which shows unusually high earnings among some officers. Four officers made over $250,000 last year, including the Chief, the first time the Chief has topped the list since records began in 2018. The other three were sergeants, while Assistant Superintendents and Superintendents earned significantly less, with none exceeding $200,000.

This hour, Newell talks about New Orleans now having three Michelin-starred restaurants. Then, Jesse Noel, the Regional Director for the West Bank Flood Protection Authority, joins the show to talk about the millage renewal that funds the protection of vital operations, from major maintenance and levee lifts to new projects that strengthen the levees and ensure continued protection during storms.

The Flood Authority protects 80 miles of West Bank homes and businesses, $41 billion in property, and 250,000 people through 67 floodgates, 35 drainage valves, and three closure complexes. As we approach the millage renewal, it’s important for residents to understand how their funds protect so many vital operations, from major maintenance and levee lifts to new projects that strengthen our levees and ensure continued protection during storms. Jesse Noel, the Regional Director for the West Bank Flood Protection Authority, joins Newell to break it down.

There’s a critically important bond referendum on the ballot in New Orleans' Runoff Election on November 15th. Voters will decide on a $510 million-dollar bond proposition that would help fund critical improvements to streets, sidewalks, bridges, drainage, public facilities, and affordable housing through existing taxes. Also hanging in the balance is $3 million for the 9th Ward Stadium, a new football/track & field/soccer stadium that seats 4,000 and serves all public schools throughout the eastern part of New Orleans. Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, and Roy Glapion, Advisor to the Governor’s New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Taskforce & Technical Committee, join Newell to explain why you should vote 'YES' on Prop 2.

On today's show, Newell talks about the Democrats and Republicans not being able to come to a continuing resolution over healthcare benefits to end the government shutdown.

Then Newell has on

Colonel Pete Crean, Vice President of Education & Access at The National World War II Museum, to talk about upgrades made to their popular "Beyond All Boundaries" 4D cinematic experience,

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, to talk about the Saints' demoralizing loss to the Rams,

and Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to give the latest on financial and economic news.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the Federal Reserve's rate cut and the impact on finances, what was accomplished by the China tariff settlement, the government shutdown, and the City of New Orleans cash flow problems.

This hour, Newell has on Colonel Pete Crean, Vice President of Education & Access at The National World War II Museum, to talk about upgrades made to their popular "Beyond All Boundaries" 4D cinematic experience, an exhibit that brings to life America’s WWII story through the words of those who experienced it. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to talk about the Saints' demoralizing loss to the Rams.

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to talk about the Saints' demoralizing loss to the Rams.

Colonel Pete Crean, Vice President of Education & Access at The National World War II Museum, joins Newell to talk about upgrades made to their popular "Beyond All Boundaries" 4D cinematic experience, an exhibit that brings to life America’s WWII story through the words of those who experienced it.