Newell Normand

This hour, Newell points out the United Nations' failure to place blame on Hamas for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allowing Israel to take the blame. Then, UNO Professor of Economics & Finance, Dr. Alí R. Bustamante, joins the show to discuss the millions of student borrowers that could have their wages garnished the summer.

Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion. UNO Professor of Economics & Finance, Dr. Alí R. Bustamante, joins Newell to discuss what you can do to prepare, what happens if you remain in default, and will give options if you fear your wages will be garnished.

Newell points out the United Nations' failure to place blame on Hamas for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allowing Israel to take the blame.

House prices are at a record high while mortgage rates are also still high ... so much so that we learned this week that an American has to make $117,000 a year in salary to afford a median house anywhere in the United States. So, is it time to just rent? And when will the Fed lower the interest rates?

On today's show, Newell has on

Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to talk about the importance of working together with the Sheriff's Office, especially in light of the recent breakouts, enforcing safety laws during Mardi Gras, and the implementation of the suggestion from the Teneo Report,

Acy Cooper, President of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, to talk about how he expects Trump's tariffs will affect the shrimp industry,

Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, the Texas redistricting fight that spawned a legislative standoff and possible retaliation from majority blue states,

Walter Fair, President of the Original C.T.C. Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Club, to talk about an ordinance requiring a $5 million insurance policy for trolleys used during second line parades,

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

This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about the progress of moving forward with recommendations outlined in the Teheo Report, the 17% decline in homicides between 2024 and 2025, and the case of Antoine Thompson.

This hour, Newell has on Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discuss the Texas redistricting fight that spawned a legislative standoff and possible retaliation from majority blue states. Then, Walter Fair, President of the Original C.T.C. Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Club, joins the show to talk about an ordinance requiring a $5 million insurance policy for trolleys used during second line parades.

As New Orleans prepares for the return of second line season later this month, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs across the city are raising concerns about a new insurance mandate that they say could threaten a cornerstone of local culture. Club organizers say just about three weeks ago, they received notice from the New Orleans Police Department requiring a $5 million insurance policy for trolleys used during second line parades. Walter Fair, President of the Original C.T.C. Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Club, joins Newell to talk about how this ordinance will affect their second line culture.

Texas Republicans launched a redistricting effort after pressure from President Donald Trump, who demanded state leaders redraw the map to help Republicans maintain their slim House majority ahead of a potentially difficult midterm election. In response, more than 50 Democrats left the state Sunday afternoon so the Texas House would not have a quorum (the number of lawmakers needed to consider and pass legislation under chamber rules), aiming to halt all legislative activity for the remainder of the special session slated to end later this month. As a result of that, Governor Greg Abbott informed Texas House Democrats that he would attempt to have them removed from office if they do not return to Austin to pass the GOP’s proposed new congressional maps. Now, Democrats in New York and California are drawing up plans to retaliate, but they face legal hurdles. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to talk about the situation.

This hour, Newell is joined by Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to talk about the importance of working together with the Sheriff's Office, especially in light of the recent breakouts, enforcing safety laws during Mardi Gras, and the implementation of the suggestion from the Teneo Report. Then, Acy Cooper, President of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, joins the show to talk about how he expects Trump's tariffs will affect the shrimp industry.