Hailing from New Orleans, Emmy-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rich Collins delights audiences with his voice and authentic storytelling, delivering heartfelt melodies that resonate deeply. He rose to fame as co-creator and co-star of the Disney television series “Imagination Movers." He performs at the Lagniappe Stage today, 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM. But before he takes the stage, Rich Collins joins Newell to talk about his music. 

Hailing from New Orleans, Emmy-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rich Collins delights audiences with his voice and authentic storytelling, delivering heartfelt melodies that resonate deeply. He rose to fame as co-creator and co-star of the Disney television series “Imagination Movers." He performs at the Lagniappe Stage today, 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM. But before he takes the stage, Rich Collins joins Newell to talk about his music.

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Imagination Mover Rich Collins will take the stage at Jazz Fest!

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This hour, Newell speaks with Stephanie Riegel, business writer for The Times Picayune/NOLA.com, about if the Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders could face criminal charges stemming from the expanding clergy sex abuse investigation. Then, Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola & former NOPD chief, comes on to talk about the investigation into Mayor Latoya Cantrell & Officer Jeffrey Vappie.  

This hour, Newell speaks with Stephanie Riegel, business writer for The Times Picayune/NOLA.com, about if the Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders could face criminal charges stemming from the expanding clergy sex abuse investigation. Then, Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola &amp; former NOPD chief, comes on to talk about the investigation into Mayor Latoya Cantrell &amp; Officer Jeffrey Vappie.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders may face criminal charges the sex abuse investigation stemming from

Could Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders face criminal charges stemming from the expanding clergy sex abuse investigation? Stephanie Riegel, business writer for The Times Picayune/NOLA.com, writes that a warrant State Police served on the local church raises the question. Stephanie joins Newell to discuss the issue.

Could Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders face criminal charges stemming from the expanding clergy sex abuse investigation? Stephanie Riegel, business writer for The Times Picayune/NOLA.com, writes that a warrant State Police served on the local church raises the question. Stephanie joins Newell to discuss the issue.

Could Archdiocese of New Orleans' leaders face criminal charges?

Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, joins Newell to talk about the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, 

Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, joins Newell to talk about the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas,

Imagination Mover Rich Collins will take the stage at Jazz Fest!

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