Should the State Takeover N.O.'s Sewerage & Water Board?
This hour, Newell speak with Paul Rainwater, Chair of Gov. Landry’s Sewerage & Water Board Task Force & former interim Director of the Sewerage & Water Board, to discuss what was recommended in the task force's report of the utility.
What's to fear from a state takeover of N.O.'s Sewerage & Water Board?
Gov. Jeff Landry's task force on the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board released its recommendations on Wednesday and called for a state-led takeover of the troubled agency to initiate a series of critical reforms. The report includes details on the task force members, their meetings in recent week…
Crawfish Industry Crisis & Troop NOLA
This hour, Newell speaks with Congressman Troy Carter and Susheel Kumar Public Information Officer for the SBA's FOC West office, about a federal disaster declaration for the crawfish aquaculture industry. Then, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges joins Newell to talk about …
Do you feel safer with the presence of Troop NOLA around town?
Louisiana State Police officials announced earlier this month that members of the new permanent Troop NOLA have been deployed since January. LSP Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges says more troopers will arrive in the coming months and Troop NOLA troopers have been working with the NOPD's violent cr…
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…
The Gulf South is religiously loyal to the Elmer's Easter candies
WWL Multi-Media Journalist Thanh Truong joins Newell to talk about his latest podcast in which he visits the Elmer Candy Corporation, manufacturers of the Gulf South's favorite Easter candies.
New Orleans & Co. Hour: Built to Host
This hour, Newell speaks Stephanie Turner, Senior VP of Convention Sales & Strategies for New Orleans & Company about the upcoming 2024 conventions. Then, Newell talks about a poll that shows Hispanics approve of Biden using the word "illegal" to refer to Laken Riley's killer.
Poll shows most Hispanics don't care about Political Correctness
Newell talks about a poll that showsthat most Hispanics have no problem with President Biden using the word "illegal" to refer to Laken Riley's killer during the State of the Union Address.
Has Louisiana's administration change effected New Orleans & Company's business?
Stephanie Turner, Senior VP of Convention Sales & Strategies for New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to talk about how Louisiana's administration change has effected New Orleans & Company, upcoming 2024 conventions, and the latest on their “Built to Host” brand.