This hour, Ian Hoch speaks with US Congressman Troy Carter about what the war in the Middle East means for Louisiana's energy economy, the status of infrastructure projects funded during the Biden administration, and more.

US Congressman Troy Carter joins Ian Hoch to discuss what the war in the Middle East means for Louisiana's energy economy, coastal restoration projects, Louisiana's seafood industry, the status of infrastructure projects funded during the Biden administration, and the SAVE Act.

New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

On today's show, Ian Hoch asks if living in New Orleans is worth dealing with the crime and who's the best pop culture teacher/mentor.

Then, Matthew in Ukraine joins the show to give an update on how the situation on the ground in Ukraine has shifted since war broke out in the Middle East and how he is recovering after taking a Russian bullet.

Also, Jackson Kerby, Vice President of Construction at Audubon Nature Institute, comes on to share the latest news about the massive new waterfront redevelopment project along the Mississippi River and its new name, Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

This hour, Jackson Kerby, Vice President of Construction at Audubon Nature Institute, joins Ian Hoch to share the latest news about the massive new waterfront redevelopment project along the Mississippi River and its new name, Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

Jackson Kerby, Vice President of Construction at Audubon Nature Institute, joins Ian Hoch to share the latest news about the and its new name, Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

This hour, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb and talks about the International Energy Agency saying they'll release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves ever.

Then, Ian asks if living in New Orleans is worth dealing with the crime.

The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb and talks about the International Energy Agency saying they'll release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves ever.

This hour, Matthew in Ukraine joins Ian Hoch to give an update on how the situation on the ground in Ukraine has shifted since war broke out in the Middle East and how he is recovering after taking a Russian bullet.