This hour, Newell is joined by Jason Bergeron, Terrebonne Parish President & Tarpon Rodeo President, to talk about the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo. Then, Kevin Callison, PhD, Associate Professor/Program Director of the MPH in Health Policy & Management at Tulane University, joins the show to discuss Medicaid cuts in Louisiana.

In Louisiana, proposed Medicaid cuts, including a reduction in federal funding and new rules like work requirements, could have significant impacts on the state's healthcare system and residents. These changes could lead to reduced access to healthcare, potential hospital and clinic closures, and increased uncompensated care costs for providers. Kevin Callison, PhD, Associate Professor/Program Director of the MPH in Health Policy & Management at Tulane University, joins Newell to discuss the issue.

The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo is scheduled for July 24-26, 2025. The event will take place in Grand Isle, Louisiana, and will feature a fishing tournament, live music, food, and arts and crafts. It's known as America's oldest fishing tournament. Jason Bergeron, Terrebonne Parish President & Tarpon Rodeo President, joins Newell to talk about it.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Louisiana Economic Development introducing the new Louisiana Wins Business Incentive Guide, New Orleans’ crime level at a historic low, and more. Then, Cenzo Caronna, Entrepreneur in Residence & STartUP Northshore Program Manager from St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, joins the show to discuss THE LAUNCHPAD, a brand-new series of live pitch competitions spotlighting early-stage founders from across the Northshore.

Cenzo Caronna, Entrepreneur in Residence & STartUP Northshore Program Manager from St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, joins Newell to discuss THE LAUNCHPAD, a brand-new series of live pitch competitions spotlighting early-stage founders from across the Northshore.

This hour, Newell addresses the Trump Administration's bumbling attempt to stray away from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Then, Collin Arnold, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, joins the show to talk about preparing for the tropical disturbance "Invest 93L." Also, Newell talks about the current and former Louisiana law enforcers arrested for an alleged scheme involving falsifying police reports being sold to immigrants to secure a U visa.

We're tracking the tropics and "Invest 93L" (a tropical disturbance that could bring heavy rains and potential street flooding to our area) from this evening into the weekend. The impact all depends on how long the system remains on land or over open water. Collin Arnold, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about preparation.

Newell addresses the Trump Administration's bumbling attempt to stray away from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

On today's show, Newell talks about how New Orleans voters can learn from the actions (or lack thereof) of Mayor Cantrell and Sheriff Hutson when voting for the next mayor and sheriff.

Then, Newell has on

Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate Housing Market Analyst, to discuss a new Bankrate survey that finds more Americans are reluctant to enter the housing market this year,

Michelle Clarke Payne, President of the Junior League of New Orleans, to talk about what the Junior League does for the city of New Orleans, plus upcoming projects and initiatives,

Michael Kimble, Fire Chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department & director of the Louisiana Task Force in Kerrville, to give an update on the Texas flooding recovery,

Paul Richard, NAI Latter & Blum Commercial, Investments & Advisory Services, to talk about what the future holds for the Old Metairie Towers development.

and Danny Conwill, owner of Felix’s Restaurant, to talk about why he joined Vieux Carré resident Marina Costopoulos in a lawsuit against Mayor Cantrell.

This hour, Newell is joined by Paul Richard, NAI Latter & Blum Commercial, Investments & Advisory Services, to talk about what the future hold for the Old Metairie Towers development. Then, Danny Conwill, owner Of Felix’s Restaurant, joins Newell to talk about why he joined Vieux Carré resident Marina Costopoulos in a lawsuit against Mayor Cantrell.