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Scoot broadcasts LIVE from People's Health Medicare Center for Medicare Enrollment Day.

This hour, Scoot talks about the memories and history of Lincoln Beach.

On today's show, Newell talks about the City Council budget hearings, the Council and Administration working together, and possible ways to reduce the deficit.

Then, Newell has on

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, to discuss his optimism of a Moreno Administration coming in and more,

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the latest local political news,

Mike Katz, Senior Managing Director of Benson Capital Partners, to discuss how they recently led a $2M seed round in Civilized AI, a GovTech startup transforming how cities serve residents,

Nick Karl, Vice-President of Growth for People's Health, to talk about Medicare Advantage & The Annual Enrollment Period,

and Stephanie Turner, Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Strategies, to give highlights from IMEX 2025 and discuss upcoming conventions and major meetings.

Stephanie Turner, Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Strategies, joins Newell to give highlights from IMEX 2025, discuss upcoming conventions and major meetings, give us the latest from the convention sales team, talk about how conventions are a catalyst for growth, and also discuss the partnership with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Nick Karl, Vice-President of Growth for People's Health, joins Newell to talk about Medicare Advantage & the Annual Enrollment Period.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the transition to the Mayor-Elect Moreno Administration, Police Chief Michelle Woodfork winning the Sheriff's race outright with 53%, and more. Then, Mike Katz, Senior Managing Director of Benson Capital Partners, joins the show to discuss how they recently led a $2M seed round in Civilized AI, a GovTech startup transforming how cities serve residents.

Mike Katz, Senior Managing Director of Benson Capital Partners, joins Newell to discuss how they recently led a $2M seed round in Civilized AI, a GovTech startup transforming how cities serve residents. Civilized AI is addressing a critical civic challenge: making government services more efficient, accessible, and resident-focused. Their platform uses AI agents across chat, SMS, email, and soon voice to streamline communication and workflows in city government. This marks Benson Capital’s 20th portfolio company, reinforcing their commitment to scalable innovation in the Gulf South.

This hour, Newell talks about the City Council budget hearings, the Council and Administration working together, and possible ways to reduce the deficit. Then, Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins the show to discuss his optimism of a Moreno Administration coming in, going to Utah for a committee meeting to grow the aerospace industry, and the upcoming Louisiana Book Festival.

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss his optimism in a Moreno Administration coming in, going to Utah for a committee meeting to grow the aerospace industry, and the upcoming Louisiana Book Festival.

Newell talks about the City Council budget hearings, the Council and Administration working together, and possible ways to reduce the deficit.

Steve Scalise, U.S. Congressman & House Majority Leader, joins Don Dubuc to discuss the current status of the government shutdown, Helena Moreno's mayoral win, the ceasefire in Gaza, and more.