The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Kaare Talks: Trump's town hall on CNN / Abortion bill in La doesn't leave legislature / Ochsner lay-offs / House bill passes, mandatory jail-time for car break-ins / NFL to release 2023 schedule tonight

Kaare Talks: Trump to speak on CNN / Fox News ripple effect of losing Tucker Carlson / State Rep Dodie Horton pushes "Don't say gay" in La legislature / Senator Mack "Bodi" White blocks air pollution monitoring bill / Mayor Cantrell's presser on yesterdays flooding, and Plaza Towers has potential developers

Kaare Talks: Heavy rainfall, flooded areas and NOLA's old, outdated pumps / Where are retention ponds / Trump found liable in civil trial / Robert DeNiro has 7th child at 79 years old / Mandina's shooter arrested / La at #50 in US News and World best states, and where could-should La be in those rankings

Kelly Schulz (New Orleans and Company) Talks: Successful news for local economy with conventions and festival season / Marketing family friendly and diverse events

Brett Martel Talks: Kim Mulkey's new recruits / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunn on SI cover / NBA playoffs

Kaare Talks: Economic impact of festivals / Trump endorsing Jeff Landy for La Gov / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne earnings in NIL money / Arkansas man murdered by teen in Hammond, on way to New Orleans for cruise / Richard's Disposal settles with city for $4.8 million

Fletcher Mackel Talks: NFL draft / Highs and lows of the NBA playoffs / Kim Mulkey's recruitment at LSU / Kentucky Derby picks

Michael Hecht Talks: NOLA Coalition / TOPS program changing rules / Future of the city's World Trade Center / Using carbon capture to power the economy / La Music and Heritage site

Frank Brigtsen Talks: Serving Jazz Festers, and current menu highlights

Kaare Talks: Jazz Festin' / Kim Mulkey's continued success / May fundraiser for Humane Society of La

Tim Rice Talks: 44 years of writing in horse racing / Process of picking horses, and how modern betting affects his newsletters / His top picks for the derby

Mike Teachworth Talks: How the CCC tolls were finally stopped, and the people who made it possible

Jeff Dorson Talks: $10K Humane In May / Push-back from lawmakers on facilities

Kaare Talks: Locals Thursday kicking off round 2 of Jazz Fest / 10 years since the CCC tolls were removed / 4 Proud Boys found guilty on seditious conspiracy / Egregious billboard advertising in New Orleans

Ed Michel Talks: Outcome from OPCD audit, and investigation of Mayor Cantrell's security detail

Brett Martel Talks: Details on the Saints draft picks and undrafted free agency / Hailey Van Lith to LSU / NBA playoffs

Kaare Talks: The start of Humane In May campaign / Sheriff Hutson's tax hike rejected by voters / Mandina's re-opens after shooting

Jeff Dorson Talks: GiveNOLA Day / Multiple Parishes with inadequite animal services

Kaare Talks: Pet food / Worldwide tourists coming in for Jazz Fest / Big ideas if the NFL Draft ever came to New Orleans / Emmett Till's accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham dies at 88 / Jerry Springer dies at 79 / Lady Tigers pick up Hailey Van Lith from Louisville

Hillyer and Henican Talk: Pres Biden's bi-partisanship, and eyeing 2nd term / Trump running in 2024 / Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon / Current situation in Ukraine / Supreme Court and the Abortion pill / Ban on assault weapons and gun control / US basing nuclear sub in S Korea

Kaare Talks: Stretch of Press Dr to be renamed as SUNO Blvd / Rec Cannabis legalization fails in Baton Rouge / Biden and Trump in 2024 / Major news networks lacking flagship hosts

Tim Morris Talks: His new career chapter at Verite News, and their mission / Carlson Tucker's exit from Fox / Bud Light controversy / Gun laws / Abortion pill ruling / Jeff Landry running for Governor, and the Republican party support / NOPD and consent decree

Brett Martel Talks: Saints in the NFL Draft / Aaron Rodgers to Jets / Zurich Classic / NBA Playoffs

Kaare Talks: Fox News not renewing Carlson Tucker's contract / CNN ousting Don Lemon / Jazz Fest kicking off / WWOZ leaving longtime French Market home for CBD