This hour, Ian Hoch is joined by Julia DeLois, Creative Director of Raising Hell Events, to talk about performances around French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest that you probably don't know about yet and how you can get tickets.

Then, Ian takes a deep dive into whether Bourbon St. is for tourists only and locals don't find any enjoyment in the tourist attraction.

We've all seen the schedules and cubes for French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, but what about the amazing after-hours shows you never hear about until after they've already happened? Julia DeLois, Creative Director of Raising Hell Events, joins Ian to talk about performances around the big festivals that you probably don't know about yet and how you can get tickets.

This hour, Ian Hoch speaks with Phil Napoli, Professor of Public Policy at Duke University, about what Meta and YouTube both being found liable in court for failing to protect their users from serious, lasting harm to their mental health means for the future litigiousness of tech companies.

The verdict is in! Meta and YouTube were both found liable in court this week for failing to protect their users from serious, lasting harm to their mental health. Now, there's blood in the water, and more suits are sure to follow. What's next for these big tech companies? Will we finally see some real regulations put into place? Phil Napoli, Professor of Public Policy at Duke University, joins Ian Hoch to assess what this verdict means for the future litigiousness of tech companies.

A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?

On today's show, Ian Hoch asks, "What improvement projects would you implement if you had Elon Musk's money?

Ian also asks if, given the choice, would you live in the dystopian real world or the Matrix?

Then, Ian Hoch has on

New Orleans City Councilmember Freddie King to explain what's holding up the French Quarter street projects.

Katie Bandit, Assistant Manager at French Toast, to share how the French Quarter street closures are devastating her business,

and "Mark Z" to have a seriously deep conversation about the best and healthiest ways to manage your cellphone screentime.

This hour, Ian Hoch searches for recommendations for a wedding caterer.

Then, Ian has a deeply serious conversation with "Mark Z" about the best and healthiest ways to manage your cellphone screen time.

Do you have any idea how much time you spend every day looking at your phone? Not how much time you feel like you looked at it, but the actual math. A lot of people are surprised at the number. Where’s the line between using your phone and your phone using you? Have you ever actually tried to cut back? What worked, and what didn't? "Mark Z" joins Ian to have a seriously deep conversation about the issue.

This hour, Ian Hoch asks, "What improvement projects would you implement if you had Elon Musk's money?

Ian also asks if, given the choice, would you live in the dystopian real world or the Matrix?