Newell Normand

This hour, Newell talks to Josh Tatum, Vice President of Business Retention & Growth at GNO Inc., about Entergy expanding its energy infrastructure to meet surging demand, the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council relaunching its Computers for Louisiana Families program, and more. Then, Evie Poitevent, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at GNO Inc., joins the show to discuss an exciting new pitch competition called The competition is called “R3: River, Road, and Rail,” which is focused on ideas that will revolutionize the transportation and logistics sector.

Evie Poitevent, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at GNO Inc., joins Newell to discuss an exciting new pitch competition focused on ideas that will revolutionize the transportation and logistics sector. This competition will happen on Friday, June 20th, at the Louisiana International Trade Conference hosted by the World Trade Center New Orleans. The competition is called “R3: River, Road, and Rail.”

This hour, Newell talks about who really pays their fair share in taxes to the government and the UK's Supreme Court ruling that the definition of 'woman' is based on biological sex. Then, Tommy Faucheux, President of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas (LMOGA), joins the show to talk about their support of an 'all of the above' energy approach in the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, including CCS, a complement to oil and gas.

Tommy Faucheux, President of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas (LMOGA), joins Newell to talk about their support of an 'all of the above' energy approach in the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, including CCS, a complement to oil and gas.

Newell talks about who really pays their fair share in taxes to the government.

On today's show, Newell addresses the Civil Service Commission ruling that Mayor LaToya Cantrell improperly interfered with the NOPD's promotions process.

Then, Newell has on:

Brian Blase, President of the Paragon Health Institute,

Eric Williams, Board President of the Waldo Burton Boys Home,

Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog,

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics,"

and John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

This hour, Newell has on Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to talk about the Republicans' perception of Trump's tariffs effect on the economy, Louisianians insurance concerns, and the New Orleans mayor's race. John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer for the Second Harvest Food Bank, joins Newell to talk about the mounting challenges the food bank is facing.

Second Harvest Food Bank is facing mounting challenges as reduced food inventory and changes to federal food programs strain its ability to meet demand. Adding to the crisis, 37 truckloads of food expected in the second and third quarters of 2025, more than 600,000 pounds valued at over $1.1 million, have been canceled, the organization announced. The cancellations come as food insecurity rises across Louisiana. Feeding America reports more families are struggling to put meals on the table, increasing pressure on food banks. John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer for the Second Harvest Food Bank, joins Newell to discuss the challenges.

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to discuss the Republicans' perception of Trump's tariffs effect on the economy, Louisianans' insurance concerns, and the New Orleans mayor's race.

This hour, Newell speaks with Eric Williams, Board President of the Waldo Burton Boys Home, about how the boys home deals with young male mental health, trauma, and crisis management. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, to talk about the many instances of the Civil Service Commission allowing NOPD officers charged with crimes and punished with disciplinary actions to get their jobs back.