Newell Normand

On today's show, 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.

Then, Newell has on

David A. Marcello, Executive Director of The Public Law Center, to discuss if New Orleans’ City Attorney should serve the needs of the mayor or operate independently and take no side in disputes between the city council and mayor,

Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, to talk about how Louisiana's insurance story changed 20 years after Katrina,

Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, to discuss why thousands of Louisiana residents are fleeing to Texas and Florida and what Louisiana can do to stall the outmigration,

Steve Geller, WWL Sports Director, to preview the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars,

and David Dixon, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects & Stantec’s Urban Places Fellow, to talk about the urban planning lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.

This hour, Newell talks to Steve Geller, WWL Sports Director, to preview the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Then, David Dixon, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects & Stantec’s Urban Places Fellow, joins the show to talk about the urban planning lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.

As New Orleans approaches the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the profound lessons in urban planning and equity continue to resonate. Nationally renowned urban planner David Dixon, who helped draft the city's post-Katrina Master Plan, will reframe the story of recovery at a free, major lecture next Saturday, August 16th, to talk about 20 years ago but, more interestingly, the next 20 years for New Orleans.

Steve Geller, WWL Sports Director, joins Newell to preview the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

This hour, Newell has on Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, to talk about how Louisiana's insurance story changed 20 years after Katrina. Then, Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, joins the show to discuss why thousands of Louisiana residents are fleeing to Texas and Florida and what Louisiana can do to stall the outmigration.

Louisiana is seeing thousands of residents leave for other states, and it’s not just by chance. Texas and Florida are attracting people with low taxes, smarter spending, and better opportunities, leaving Louisiana trailing behind. Much of this exodus can be traced to outdated tax policies, high government spending, and a lack of real reform. The good news? With the right steps, like true tax reform and sensible spending limits, Louisiana can compete and keep its best and brightest at home. Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, joins Newell to share his thoughts.

As we approached the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, has been promoting Fortified roofs. 20 years after Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches, how has our insurance story changed? Commissioner Temple joins Newell to talk about fortified homes and to give us an update on Louisiana property insurance and health insurance.

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.

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