The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Rise of LSU Lady Tigers success / Zion's return

Michael Hecht Talks: Big Fish Games studio hub coming to New Orleans / Techstars to launch business accelerator program in New Orleans / Potential fuel plant in St James Parish / Competition within Louisiana port system

Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's new, seasonal crawfish dishes / Current rendition of his seafood platter / Beef and pork dishes on his menu / Desserts to balance it all out

Kaare Talks: Mayor's press conference at blighted Gert Town carwash / Lady Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen

Ghassan Korban Talks: Taking on challenges with excitement / New projects/ Delivering on promises on deadlines / Losing close to half of water production due to leaks / Pres Biden's trickle funds / How over-billing, debt-loops occur / Smart meters to rectify billing issues / Handling bad-apples in the department / Funding and space for retention ponds

Jeff Dorson Talks: Rescuing emaciated animals in Oakdale, and the serious charges implemented

Kaare Talks: Registrar of voters releasing information on signatures / Cantrell trying to re-instate Vappie to her security team

Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall effort fallout, Cantrell response / Ray Brandt succession

Kaare Talks: Sandra Wilson to hold press conference on thrown out signatures / Moreno seeking update from task force / Cantrell to write a book? / Racial dysfunction in New Orleans

Ron Foreman Talks: Residing over multiple properties within the institute / Audubon's impact in the region and country / His long tenure with Audubon and his future / New repairs on Magazine St around the park and zoo, future openings / His dream list of accomplishments before retiring

Joe Marino Talks: His experience as a state rep, potential legislative pay raises, and new legislation related to dyslexia

Kaare Talks: The failures of the recall effort

Brett Martel Talks: Lady Tigers into the Sweet 16 / Zurich Classic media day / Pels on the road / Roger Goodell / LSU baseball

Kaare Talks: Flood pumps in New Orleans corroded just 5 years in / La port system having separate, competing boards / Teen involved in Linda Frickey death found incompetent for trial / Officer Vappie books 16+ hours on timesheet for mayor's junket detail / Roger Goodell's extension with the NFL

Congressman Garret Graves Talks: His decision to not run for state Governor and the current state of things in La

Michael Hecht Talks: Venture Global-LNG plant phases / $3 billion levee project in Plaquemines / Shell investing in wind-turbine farm in the gulf / New rail-line from NOLA to BR

Frank Brigtsen Talks: The standard Brigtsen's dishes that people return for / Gratification from making people happy / Menu recommendations for the weekend

Kaare Talks: Wildlife and Fisheries taking pet nutria away from Bucktown couple / Judge Medley seeking ad-hoc judge in recall case 

Ed Michel Talks: The office of IG's purpose / Comparison to Jefferson Parish office of IG / Mayor's usage of Pontalba Apt / Upcoming reports

William Tate Talks: Divisions under the LSU umbrella / LSU's bus tour of partners around Louisiana / Quality of academics at LSU

Kaare Talks: Office of IG says mayor should leave Pontalba Apartment / Ownership and laws of the Pontalba Apts / Recall donations from Rick Farrell upwards to 96% of total donations / Dickie Brennan's group purchasing Pascal Manale's 

Kaare Talks: Sheriff Hutson using taxpayer money for hotel accommodations / 17 yr old robbed by gunpoint by 2 females in NOLA East / Racist slur on banana at St Paddy's parade / Stagnation in Louisiana / T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion

Will Wade Talks: Taking on new challenges at McNeese St / Feeling confident about moving the program / His previous scouting gigs with the NBA / Leaving LSU / NCAA allegations

Brett Martel Talks: Will Wade at McNeese St / Changes with Saints D-line / Derek Carr coming to New Orleans / Lady Tigers as Final Four favorite / Zion to return before playoffs

Kaare Talks: Being caught between extremes after posting video at a shooting range / Gun owners vs gun zealots / Demographics of recall effort signees

Michael Hecht Talks: Mayor Cantrell signing contract for national police chief search, and on-sceen services / Morris Bart folks stepping in with DA's office / MSY's new access road plan, and MSY's success stories / Bayou Phoenix in NOLA East / Covington's Globalstar striking deal with Apple

Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's crawfish dishes, return of their seafood platter, Lent dishes and strawberry season

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Chicago-Carolina deal / Saints signing Derek Carr / Zion's injury

Kaare Talks: Demographics of recall effort signees / Saints offering Jameis Winston a  new deal, and more!