Steven Gauthier, Port NOLA Director of Cruises, joins Newell to talk about March being a record-breaking month for cruises at Port NOLA.

Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, joins Newell to talk about French Quarter safety and working through crises with homeland security, policing during big events like French Quarter Fest, recruitment, and retention, and if the New Orleans Police Chief should be appointed or elected.

On today's show, Newell talks about the angst of President Trump's tariffs taking effect on his self-proclaimed "Liberation Day."

Then, Newell has on:

Brian Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at Competitive Enterprise Institute,

Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc.,

Farah Wells, Program Coordinator at the Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development at Loyola University New Orleans,

Emily Madero, President & CEO of French Quarter Festival,

Charly Pierre, owner of Fritai NOLA and French Quarter Fest Vendor,

and Nayo Jones, a singer performing at French Quarter Fest.

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This hour, Newell has on Emily Madero, President & CEO of French Quarter Festival, Charly Pierre, owner of Fritai NOLA and French Quarter Fest Vendor, and Nayo Jones, a singer performing at French Quarter Fest, to talk about the upcoming festival.

Nayo Jones, a singer performing at French Quarter Fest, joins Newell to discuss her musical inspirations and what people can expect from her set at FQF.

Charly Pierre, owner of Fritai NOLA and French Quarter Fest Vendor, joins Newell to discuss Fritai's menu and what people can expect from their dishes this year at FQF.

Emily Madero, President & CEO of French Quarter Festival, joins Newell to give a preview of what to expect from this year's traditional festival.

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about GNO Inc. and Bank of America releasing the 2024 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report and more. Then, Farah Wells, Program Coordinator at the Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development at Loyola University New Orleans, joins the show to talk about her experience co-hosting New Orleans Entrepreneur Week this year.

Farah Wells, Program Coordinator at the Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development at Loyola University New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about her experience co-hosting New Orleans Entrepreneur Week this year.

Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about GNO Inc. and Bank of America releasing the 2024 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report, LED releasing its strategic plan to build the most robust, innovative, and dynamic economy in the Southeast, Louisiana making the most significant reading gains in the country, rising from 50th to 16th in fourth-grade reading since 2019, data that shows Louisiana has a greater share of Black students entering medical school than the national average, and the City Council passing a measure allowing bars and restaurants to receive automatic, temporary two-month alcohol permits.