Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans being named the best city for food by Time Out, an update on the UNESCO “Creative Cities” Designation, the variety of conventions coming to New Orleans, and Walt being recognized and serving on Key National Boards for the Global Tourism Industry.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss a 48% reduction in crime incidents during the 2025 Carnival season, Entergy Louisiana’s CEO saying the state is primed for AI and renewable energy-driven growth after securing Meta’s largest data center in Richland Parish, Covington-based Globalstar celebrating the opening of its new 10,000 square ft control center, and more. Then, Daniel Erspamer, Chief Executive Officer of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, joins the show to continue to bring clarification of Louisiana's proposed constitutional amendment 2.

This spring, Louisiana voters will be asked to consider the most substantial change to the state’s constitution since it was adopted in 1974. Amendment 2 on the March 29, 2025 statewide ballot is a proposed overhaul of the longest portion of the state’s foundational document, which deals with taxes and government spending. If approved by voters, it would enshrine a regressive tax system where the wealthiest people and corporations pay far lower overall tax rates than people with low incomes. It would eliminate constitutionally protected funds that provide ongoing funding for education and transportation programs and make it harder for state policymakers to deal with the ups and downs of Louisiana’s economy. Daniel Erspamer, Chief Executive Officer of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, joins Newell to continue to bring clarification of the amendment.

This hour, Newell reviews a list of demands from the Columbia Grad Student Union to shift Columbia University into a "Sanctuary Campus." Then, Mike Cooper, President of St. Tammany Parish, joins the show to discuss a Sales Tax Rededication vote on March 29.

Mike Cooper, President of St. Tammany Parish, joins Newell to discuss a Sales Tax Rededication vote on March 29. A portion of the rededication of this existing two-cent sales tax will provide continued funding for St. Tammany Parish’s criminal justice operations, including the District Attorney’s Office and the 22nd Judicial District Court.

Newell reviews a list of demands from the Columbia Grad Student Union to shift Columbia University into a "Sanctuary Campus."

On today's show, Newell talks about the Louisiana constitutional amendments that will be voted on this election cycle and Mayor Cantrell fighting back against City Council's travel ban.

Then Newell has on:

Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), to go over the Louisiana constitutional amendments that will be voted on this election cycle,

Daniel Shanks of the New Orleans DA office and leader of NODICE. NODICE stands for New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement, which utilizes modern technology to identify vulnerable areas and employs data-driven resource deployment to address pressing community needs.

and Dr. Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, about Trump's attempts to close the Department of Education.

This hour, Newell speaks with Dr. Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, about Trump's attempts to close the Department of Education. Then, Newell addresses Mayor LaToya Cantrell fighting back against the City Council's travel ban.

Dr. Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, joins Newell to talk about Trump's attempts to close the Department of Education.

This hour, Newell speaks with Daniel Shanks of the New Orleans DA office and leader of NODICE. NODICE stands for New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement, which utilizes modern technology to identify vulnerable areas and employs data-driven resource deployment to address pressing community needs. Then, Newell further previews Louisiana Constitutional Amendments 1, 3, and 4.