This hour, Newell talks about the angst of President Trump's tariffs taking effect on his self-proclaimed "Liberation Day." Then, Brian Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to argue the time is now to let media companies succeed on their own.

Why does public media continue to get over half a billion dollars in federal appropriations from Congress? Competitive Enterprise Institute tech policy expert Brian Rankin argues the time is now to let media companies succeed on their own.

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

On today's show, Newell continues to share his thoughts on the government's apprehension of DOGE exposing fraud and waste.

Then, Newell speaks with Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR),

Chrishelle Stipe, Senior Manager of Health Promotions for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL),

New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green,

and Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy New Orleans.

This hour, Newell speaks with New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green about the New Orleans Police Department, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department, Voices of the Victims of Crime, and other supportive organizations having a press conference to announce National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and other associated events during the week. Then, Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to talk about kicking off a series of Customer Service Pop-Up events in New Orleans East designed to bring resources directly to the community. Also, Newell talks about economic experts in San Diego explaining that in-migration by immigrants isn't qualified to fill the higher-skilled jobs left by people out-migrating.

Entergy New Orleans is kicking off a series of Customer Service Pop-Up events in New Orleans East designed to bring resources directly to the community. The first event on Thursday, April 3, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the United Way SELA Prosperity Center, New Orleans East Campus, 8324 Morrison Rd., will be offering billing and payment support, information about energy savings & assistance programs, and information about security lighting for your property.

District “D” Councilmember Eugene J. Green, Jr. joins Newell to talk about the New Orleans Police Department, Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department, Voices of the Victims of Crime, and other supportive organizations having a press conference to announce National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and other associated events during the week.

This hour, Newell speaks with Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR), to talk about their support of the core framework for governance of the Southeast Louisiana flood protection authorities. Then, Chrishelle Stipe, Senior Manager of Health Promotions for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL), joins the show to talk about the national movement, Take Down Tobacco Day, on April 1st to raise awareness about the harmful effects of vaping. Also, Newell talks about universities that will automatically accept students with certain test scores.

Chrishelle Stipe, Senior Manager of Health Promotions for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL), joins Newell to talk about proudly participating in the national movement, Take Down Tobacco Day, on April 1st to raise awareness about the harmful effects of vaping.

The Bureau of Governmental Research issued the following statement in support of the core framework for governance of the Southeast Louisiana flood protection authorities: The governor’s advisers have alleged that the New Orleans area’s vital flood protection infrastructure hasn’t been kept in working order and that funding dedicated for this purpose has been wasted. While blaming the leadership of the authorities tasked with managing the $14.5 billion levee system, they have not provided any details or evidence of the problems. The communities whose survival depends on the levees and whose tax dollars fund their maintenance need thorough explanations, not accusations. Without complete information, they cannot effectively assess upcoming legislation to alter the post-Katrina framework for flood protection governance that the governor plans to pursue. Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the BGR, joins Newell to talk about it.