Should New Orleans’ City Attorney serve the needs of the mayor or operate independently and take no side in disputes between the city council and mayor? The New Orleans City Council wanted a proposition on the November ballot to make the job independent, but Cantrell vetoed the ordinance, calling it an attempt by the Council to usurp her executive power. David A. Marcello, Executive Director of The Public Law Center, joins Newell to discuss the issue.

Newell talks about the Washington, D.C., District Commander, Michael Pulliam, who was placed on paid administrative leave after being accused of manipulating crime data to make statistics appear more favorable.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in what could amount to a historic moment. Here's everything you need to know about it, plus predictions for what happens afterward.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

On today's show, Newell addresses the New Orleans Finance Department continuing to collect a fee on a collection of property taxes on behalf of the school system in spite of the fact that the City Council passed an ordinance that directs the city's finance department to collect these taxes without charging the OPSB through the end of 2026.

Then, Newell has on

Matt Gresham, Port NOLA Vice President of Governmental Relations, and Bobby Landry, Senior Advisor, The Water Institute of the Gulf, to reflect on Katrina and talk about the road to recovery, what specific changes were made at the port following Katrina, the relationship between the Port and the Water Institute, and looking to the next 20 years,

Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana political analyst, to discuss the latest on the mayor's race, the candidates' strengths and vulnerabilities, the latest polls & public forums, and also expectations and priorities for the next mayor.

Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, to share the state of UNO,

and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, the latest crime news.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about their annual Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon, the alarming backlog of open felony cases in Judge Darryl Derbigny’s section of court, which led to his resignation on August 1, NOPD Officer Terrance Johnson's arrest and link to known prostitute Danette Colbert, and the accidental disposal of Orleans Parish Clerk of Court Records.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about NOPD Officer Terrance Johnson's arrest and link to known prostitute Danette Colbert, who was charged in the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, who died of an overdose in February 2025.

This hour, Newell has on Clancy Dubos, Political Editor & Columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana Political Analyst, to discuss the latest on the mayor's race, the candidates' strengths and vulnerabilities, the latest polls & public forums, and also expectations and priorities for the next mayor. Then, Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, joins the show to share the state on UNO.

After projected spending on academic affairs for the next school year came in more than $1 million over budget, Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, announced last week that UNO would slash the number of adjunct professors and cancel under-filled classes. The union representing UNO employees decried the "large-scale firing" of adjuncts, saying it would lead to overcrowded classes and overburdened faculty members. UNO President Dr. Johnson joins Newell to talk about it.

Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.