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Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins the Sheriff to talk about how, despite the past two weeks’ uptick in violent crime in Orleans Parish, there is a lot of good news about the successful efforts of police and prosecutors to hold dangerous offenders accountable and improve community safety. Also, Newell and Rafael discuss a bill proposed by Councilman Oliver Thomas that would restrict criminal history from being used to prevent someone from being hired to a city government position and the latest in the Randy Farrell case.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins the Sheriff to talk about a bill proposed by Councilman Oliver Thomas that would restrict criminal history from being used to prevent someone from being hired to a city government position.

This hour, Newell speaks with State Representative Kirk Talbot, Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation, about the growth of online and mobile sports betting. Then, Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, joins the show to discuss what the dismantling of the Department of Education would implicate.

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, joins Newell to discuss what the dismantling of the Department of Education would implicate.

Sports betting during March Madness is expected to top $3 billion nationwide this year, and Louisiana continues to see major growth in mobile gaming. Online sports betting in Louisiana is one of the fastest-growing segments of gaming in the state. According to state records, more than $355 million in mobile sports bets were placed in Louisiana in February 2024 alone, a 40% increase from the same month last year. Since sports betting was legalized in 2021, the state has collected more than $147 million in tax revenue. State Representative Kirk Talbot, Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation, joins Newell to talk about.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the sensitive information leak by a national-security leader to a reporter from The Atlantic. Then, Glade Bilby, President of French Quarter Citizens, joins the show to talk about the town hall meeting to determine if Bourbon Street should be a pedestrian-only walkway.

On today's show, Newell puts a spotlight on the proposed Amendment 2 of the Louisiana State Constitution up for a vote this Saturday on March 29th.

Also, Newell speaks with:

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry,

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc.,

Joe Toomy, former Port of New Orleans Chairman,

Cheryl Landrieu, Co-Chair of New Orleans Book Festival,

and Farnoosh Torabi, Personal Finance Expert.

This hour, Newell speaks with Cheryl Landrieu, Co-Chair of the New Orleans Book Festival, to talk about the 4th annual New Orleans Book Festival. Then, Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance expert, joins the show to answer some of your tax filing questions.

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.