Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance expert, joins Newell to answer questions like, What should filers keep in mind before filing their taxes? What are the most common reasons consumers delay filing their tax return?

Now in its fourth year, the New Orleans Book Festival will take place March 27-29 on Tulane’s uptown campus. It will bring together over 180 renowned authors for 90 engaging panels, book signings, a culinary symposium, family-friendly activities, and a musical performance. This free, three-day celebration of literature and culture continues to draw book lovers nationwide. Cheryl Landrieu, co-chair of the New Orleans Book Festival, joins Newell to talk about the event.

This hour, Newell talks to Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., about New Orleans Entrepreneur Week taking place this week and more. Then, Michael brings on Joe Toomy, former Port of New Orleans Chairman, to discuss a new report from five ports in the lower Mississippi that analyzes how to optimize trade.

Joe Toomy, former Port of New Orleans Chairman, joins Newell to discuss a new report from five ports in the lower Mississippi that analyzes how to optimize trade.

This hour, Newell puts a spotlight on the proposed Amendment 2 of the Louisiana State Constitution up for a vote this Saturday on March 29th. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joins the show to further talk about the important amendment.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joins Newell to further explain the proposed Amendment 2 of the Louisiana State Constitution up for a vote this Saturday on March 29th.

On today's show, Newell talks about the Rasmussen poll that shows that a significant number of voters believe that the vandalism of Tesla trucks is justified and the illogical pushback against right-sizing government.

Then, Newell speaks with:

Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA,

Jay Huffstatler, Executive Director of the OnPath Foundation,

Arthur Hunter, former Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge & candidate for Mayor of New Orleans,

Will Green, President & CEO of Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI),

and Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog.

This hour, Newell speaks with Will Green, President & CEO of Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI), about their "Louisiana Driven" annual report and the upcoming legislative session. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins the show to discuss the PIB reports of the two New Orleans police officers found guilty of driving drunk who were allowed to keep their positions.

Two New Orleans police officers found guilty of driving drunk were not only able to keep their positions, but NOPD personnel files show they faced little to no punishment for acting belligerently or lying during their arrests. UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog Dr. Skip Gallagher has the PIB reports and joins Newell to discuss them.

Will Green, President & CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI), joins Newell to talk about their "Louisiana Driven" annual report and the upcoming legislative session. At last month’s Annual Meeting, LABI was proud to present the first "LA Driven Annual Report," which monitors the progress made over the last twelve months and provides meaningful insight into emerging trends shaping Louisiana’s competitiveness, national rankings, and strategic actions for the road ahead. While current rankings may not fully reflect the progress made, tracking our journey is essential to ensure accountability, identify roadblocks, and focus on key priorities.