This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans City Councilmember JP Morrell to talk about the recent committee hearing over the trash collecting bid in the French Quarter, and it did not go well.

This hour, Newell talks to Kelisha Garrett, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, about the new NOLA Connect series. Then, Lacey Osborne, CEO & President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about the failing of the tax rededication proposal to fund their criminal justice system.

Lacey Osborne, CEO & President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about the failing of the tax rededication proposal to fund their criminal justice system and their current plans to ensure it stays funded and the upcoming vote for a millage renewal for the school board and the hospital district.

Kelisha Garrett, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, joins Newell to talk about the new NOLA Connect series, a community-driven event series focused on building a safer, stronger, and more equitable New Orleans by hosting neighborhood meetings to collect information and hear residents’ concerns and give some updates around NORD.

This hour, Newell talks about the increase of immigration prosecutions in the Louisiana area since Trump took office. Then, Pike Howard, owner of Felipe's Taqueria, joins the show to explain why he's closing his business early on Cinco de Mayo, one of their busiest nights.

Pike Howard, owner of Felipe's Taqueria at Bienville and North Peters, said he and other businesses on the 400 and 500 blocks of Bienville will close at 6 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo, one of their busiest nights, due to safety concerns. Pike joins The Sheriff to explain he's choosing to sacrifice revenue for safety.

Newell talks about the increase of immigration prosecutions in the Louisiana area since Trump took office.

On today's show, Newell talks about Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was accused of obstructing justice and charged with 2 felonies after allegedly helping a migrant to escape ICE custody, and Axios reporter Alex Thompson speaking at the White House Correspondents' Dinner about the media covering up news of Biden's declining health.

Then, Newell has on

Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana political analyst, to talk about the regular legislative session in Baton Rouge,

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, to recap the Saints' 2025 draft picks,

and Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the latest economic news.

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This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss Germany's economic problems and why they matter to Europe and the US, a Japanese investment scam that's affecting the global small-cap stock market, a new text message payment scam, and the stock and bond market reactions to Fed actions.

This hour, Newell speaks with Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana political analyst, about the regular legislative session in Baton Rouge. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to recap the Saints' 2025 draft picks.