The LSU Lady Tigers fall to Iowa

This Hour, Newell speaks with Charles Stoecker, Tulane University Health Economist, about more parents opting out of getting their children vaccinated. then, Patrick Wright, LSU Lady Tigers play-by-play announcer, comes on to review the Lady Tigers' much anticipated rematch against Iowa for a chanc…

Why are more parents opting out of getting their children vaccinated?

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, parents opted out of vaccines for Louisiana’s kindergartners at the highest rate in at least a decade. Only about 0.1% of those were due to medical reasons. Is this a result of the Covid pandemic? And will this trend continue? N…

Easter Candy and Cuban Cigars

This hour, Newell speaks with WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong about his latest podcast in which he visits the the Elmer Candy Corporation, manufatururs of the Gulf South's favorite Easter candies. Then, Zach Smith, Owner of Zach Smith Consulting, and Andrew Wilson, Owner of Cuban Creations,…

Should a cigar bar parklet be allowed to continue to operate in the French Quarter?

It was a welcomed innovation during Covid, designed to maintain a healthy space for anyone who wanted to enjoy the cigar bar, but now Cuban Creations is under fire for violating Vieux Carre standards. Zach Smith, Owner of Zach Smith Consulting, and Andrew Wilson, Owner of Cuban Creations, joins New…

Can New Orleans overcome its commercial office slump?

This hour, Newell speaks with Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, about the commercial office slump in New Orleans, what the new electric vehicle rules mean for car buyers, and the economy 3 years after COVID.

New Orleans issued its stay-at-home order for COVID four years ago today

Tommy talks to Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans

Is “minimum grading” diminishing academic standards in the name of equity?

Do “new grading policies,” that were accelerated during the Covid pandemic, need greater scrutiny today? Specifically, policies like preventing teachers from giving students less than 50% credit, or prohibiting penalties for late work, or banning grades for homework or class participation. Is the p…

Dr. Joe Kanter is stepping down as Louisiana State Health Officer

Our friend, Dr. Joe Kanter joins Newell for his swansong appearance as he steps down as Louisiana Health Officer, and reminisce about the challenges of providing useful and accurate health information during the chaotic COVID-19 times. Then, the doctor discusses the latest reemergence of measles ou…

Cruises, Test Scores, Illegal Immigration, and an FBI Informant Making the News

This hour, Newell speaks with Kimberly Curth, Press Secretary for the Port of New Orleans, and Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, about how the cruise industry is doing in New Orleans. Then, Newell talks about universities going back to using standardized testing scores to admit …

Blue states are using COVID relief funds to support illegal immigrants

Newell addresses Democrat states using COVID relief funds to support illegal immigrants