On today's show, Newell talks about the challenges the Orleans Parish jail is facing with backlog and capacity challenges.

Then, Newell has on

Jay Greene, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Education Policy with the Heritage Foundation, to talk about a recent WalletHub report, ranking state school systems from best to worst,

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to talk about how President Trump is doing after the first 6 months of his 2nd term,

Louisiana State Senator Pat Connick to discuss the major win Gretna saw during this legislative session,

and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the latest New Orleans crime news.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the cost of the Orleans Parish backlogs on the taxpayer, the racketeering charges against the trio linked to the death of the Kansas City reporter in Kenner during the Super Bowl, and the Orleans Criminal District Court finding Sheriff Susan Hutson in contempt of court.

This hour, Newell has on Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to talk about how President Trump is doing after his first 6 months of his 2nd term. Then, Louisiana State Senator Pat Connick joins the show to discuss the major win Gretna saw during this legislative session.

Gretna saw major wins this legislative session, with over $3 million in state funds allocated to local projects, including some that had been in jeopardy after the parish cut funds to them earlier this year. Louisiana State Senator Pat Connick joins Newell to talk about the win.

This week marks the six-month anniversary of Donald Trump’s second presidency. It’s a good time for a check-up. Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to discuss how Trump is doing as well as Mayor LaToya's final months in office.

This hour, Newell talks about the challenges the Orleans Parish jail is facing with backlog and capacity challenges. Then, Jay Greene, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Education Policy with the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to talk about a recent WalletHub report, ranking state school systems from best to worst.

Jay Greene, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Education Policy with the Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to talk about a recent WalletHub report ranking state school systems from best to worst.

Unlike other research that focuses primarily on academic outcomes or school finance, WalletHub’s analysis takes a more comprehensive approach. It accounts for performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials. To determine the top-performing school systems in America, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics. So where does Louisiana rank, and why?

Newell talks about the challenges the Orleans Parish jail is facing with backlog and capacity challenges.

On today's show, Newell points out and shares a list of countries and organizations that are suing the U.S. while being funded by the U.S.

Then, Newell has on

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, to give the latest on Mayor Cantrell's Henry Consulting French Quarter garbage emergency contract controversy,

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the latest economic and business news in New Orleans,

Mike Eckert, Board Chairman of Gulf South Angels, to discuss how over the past decade, they've invested more than $28m into 70+ early-stage companies and have quietly become nationally recognized as one of the most respected angel groups in the country,

Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of the US Travel Association, to discuss major wins for the travel industry from the "One Big Beautiful Bill,"

and Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications & Public Relations at New Orleans & Co., to talk about a robust summer in New Orleans.

This hour, Newell is joined by Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of the US Travel Association, to discuss major wins for the travel industry from the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Then, Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications & Public Relations at New Orleans & Co., joins the show to talk about a robust summer in New Orleans.