The Krewe of WWL discuss all things Mardi Gras involving parades, food, marching bands and interviews with the crowds.

Newell talks to Arthur Hardy about the next 36 hours of Mardi Gras. What goes on in the city preparing for the big parades?

Newell Normand has the captain of Orpheus, Sonny Borey, join the show to talk about his parade tonight. Then former Zulu king Jay Banks joins the show to preview the Zulu parade tomorrow morning.

Newell talks to Dr Stephen Hales about the history of the Rex parade. Plus, Lawrence Chehardy joins Newell to talk about Argus and it's parade on Tuesday.

What's the economic and marketing impact of the Greatest Free Show on Earth? Newell talks to Lt. Governor Billy Nunguesser about the economics or Carnival

Newell talks to New Orleans Director of Homeland Security Collin Arnold about Routewise.nola.gov, a new website to help people deal with parade traffic and road closures

Newell talks to WWL listeners about his reaction to watching the footage of the shootout on Elk Street

Who knows the broadband needs of residents in metro areas around the country - the FCC or local governments? Newell talks to Blair Levin, a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Metropolitan Policy Program, about emerging wireless technology that could bring sweeping changes in our lives

What are the legal and political implications of Michael Cohen's testimony to the House Oversight Committee? Newell talks to WWL listeners about their reactions

Newell talks to political analyst Ron Faucheux about Michael Cohen's tesitmony to the House Oversight Committee, and what the political fallout may be for Trump and the Republican Party

Newell speaks to Former US Attorney Harry Rosenberg about the legal implications of Michael Cohen's tesitmony to the House Oversight Committee, which he says didn't really move the needle much from a legal perspective

Newell talks to Stan Verrett of ESPN and Zach Strief, the voice of the Saints, to talk about the NFL rule changes that could be made next season.

Newell talks to Angela Hill about the Nyx parade tonight. Plus, do you think ladders should be regulated or banned during parades?

Newell talks to Claney Dubos, WWL-TV political analyst and Gambit's political columnist, about the latest on the Michael Cohen testimony. What do you make of it?

Newell talks to WWL listeners about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's meteoric rise to the center of American politics and her Green New Deal

Newell talks to former Juvenile Prosecutor Ralph Brandt about how Louisiana is preparing for an influx of young criminals in the juvenile justice system and the implications of the "Raise The Age" Act 

Newell talks to Nick Eberstadt from the American Enterprise Institute about the parameters for success as President Trump meets Kim Jong-Un in Vietnam to secure a denuclearization commitment

Newell talks to WWL listeners about the factors in this weekend's French Quarter shooting and what can be done to make it a safer, cleaner place

What's behind the wave of juvenile violence on the streets of New Orleans? Newell talks to WWL-TV Investigative Reporter Michael Perlstein about a criminal justice system that is not rehabilitating at-risk children and teens

Newell talks to City Councilmember Cynthia Nguyen about life in the East and 9th Ward - the issues regarding crime, Entergy, lighting, infrastructure, economic development, city services and more.

Newell talks to Political Analyst Ron Faucheaux about how candidates and issues are polling in the lead up to the 2020 primary season

Police departments warn parents of apps that allow children to share photos and videos with strangers. Newell talks to WWL-TV Investigative Reporter Katie Moore about what parents need to be doing to make sure their kids are playing safely.

It's Carnival Time! Newell talks to Arthur Hardy, publisher of the iconic Mardi Gras Guide, about what's new this year - and there is a lot new this year!

Newell talks to WWL listeners about activist group Take Em Down NOLA's demand that Zulu put an end to their black makeup tradition

Louis Armstrong Airport just had a "Platinum Star Year," and 8 consecutive years of record-breaking growth. Newell talks to Aviation Director Kevin Dolliole about MSY's past, present, and it's exciting future, with a brand-new terminal ready to open for travellers later this year 

Newell talks to the Center for Immigration Studies' Todd Bensman, who's been on the ground at the Southern border with his latest report

Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez move out of her lucury DC apartment since it doesn't provide affordable units? Newell talks to WWL listeners about that and more

A number of Louisiana cities are in financial distress and the state is compelled by law to take control of them. Newell talks to Bradley Cryer, the Director of Local Governement Services  at the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office about what cities are in effect, wards of the state and how bad it is for them

Mayor LaToya Cantrell talks to Newell about the tumultuous process of permitting a new power plant in New Orleans East, and the value of the city's partnership with Entergy

Mayor LaToya Cantrell talks to Newell about what her administration is doing to address infrastructure needs in New Orleans East

Mayor Cantrell talks to Newell about Sunday's Elk St shootout, and what she calls the Independent Police Monitor's "rush to judgement" about what actions the responding officers should have taken

Among all the hub-bub around the HR-8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, Democrats oppose a measure that would notify ICE when an illegal immigrant tries to buy a gun. What's up with that? Newell talks to SUNY-Cortland Political Science Professor Robert Spitzer

After Sunday's Elk Street Shootout, lots of citizens are asking - what is protocol when a shooting breaks out and innocent bystanders are around? Newell talks to Former NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas about what officers are trained to do, and what observers outside of the force should remember before drawing conclusions about what happened before all the facts have come out

Bob Mitchell fills in for Scoot and talks about the recent violence in the city. Will you change your plans this Mardi Gras season for safety reasons?

Amy Glovinsky and Paul Rioux of the Bureau of Governmental Research joined Newell to talk about the tourism dollar to the state budget.

WWL-TV Reporter Caresse Jackman joins Newell to talk about the streetlights being reportedly out across New Orleans East. When you drive around the city, do you hit dark spots?

WWL-TV's Danny Monteverde joins Newell to talk about the violent shootings around the city from over the weekend.

Amid breaking news that President Trump will declare a National Emergency to build his border wall, Congress continues to fail to do their job, and reject expert opinions on border security. Newell talks to David Ray from FAIR

DKE members at LSU arrested for disgusting and harmful hazing activities. When will the young men in these organizations wise up? Newell talks to Fraternity Law and Anti-Hazing Expert David Easlick 

Why would anyone trust what Former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe has to say? Newell talks to Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI Danny Coulson about the origins of the Trump-Russia probe

Newell talks to WWL listeners about zany Valentine's Gifts they have given or received

Officials are using new technology to make sure Mardi Gras revelers stay safe at the Greatest Free Show on Earth. Newell talks to Homeland Security Director Collin Arnold about what's new this year in safety tech

And if so, how are we as a nation to overcome? Newell talks to Heritage Foundation's Dr. David Azerrad about the issues dividing the American cultural landscape

Would a new deal with Entergy be a good deal or bad one? Would you be in favor of building a new power plant in New Orleans East?

Newell talks to WWL-TV's Danny Monteverde about the abandoned buildings around New Orleans. The Kurt Weigle joins Newell to talk about the latest downtown developement in the city.

President Trump says he's not happy about the latest deal, but he may sign it? Should be and does this compromise give you hope that maybe our leaders in DC can get more accomplished?

What are the costs and consequences of AOC's "Green New Deal?" With more than 70 co-sponsors in Congress and the Senate, there's something for everyone, but how are we going to pay for it? Newell talks to Alex Brill from the American Enterprise Institute about the details of this ambitious policy resolution

Newell talks to WWL listeners about  prescription drug pricing and what it's going to take for our leaders in government to ensure that American consumers aren't getting ripped off by Big Pharma

The United States is funding research and development for many new drugs. Why are we paying for it? 

Congressional focus on drug costs jolts Big Pharma. Newell talks to the President & Co Founder of GDP Advisors who is an expert on healthcare, Seth Denson.