On today's show, Newell calls out Mayor LaToya Cantrell for not coming to the defense of Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, who is getting attacked by the national media and is being intimidated to resign. Newell also addresses the California wildfires threatening to overtake Mt. Wilson. Also, Newell speaks with:Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember,C…

This hour, Newell has on Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., to discuss the recent decisions by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a United Nations-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero climate goals through their financing activities. Also, Diana Furchtgott-…

Is coal making a comeback? The UK closed its last coal-powered plant, but billionaire mining magnate, 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong, ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. How did he do it? Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and The Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in…

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., joins Newell to talk about the recent decisions by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a United Nations-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero climate goals through their financing activities.…

This hour, Newell talks to Colie Plaster and Fran Phoenix of CLECO about Corporate Giving, a program that supports nonprofit organizations in their service territory. Then, Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities Fellow, joins the show to discuss President Biden's $500 million arms package for Ukraine.

Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities Fellow, joins Newell to discuss President Biden's $500 million arms package for Ukraine.

Colie Plaster, Communications Representative at CLECO, and Fran Phoenix, Communications Strategist at CLECO, join Newell to talk about Corporate Giving, a program that supports nonprofit organizations in their service territory by issuing corporate grants for meaningful projects.

This hour, Newell speaks with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about New Orleans hiring former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton to consult on the city's security measures. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL listeners chime in on the criticism of Chief Kirkpatrick and City Council.

Councilmember Joe Giarrusso joins The Sheriff to talk about New Orleans hiring former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton to consult on the city's security measures.

On today's show, Newell talks about California's inefficiency handling the wildfires and how it's similar to the City of New Orleans's departmental inefficiencies.Then, Newell as on;Beth Branch, Port NOLA’s new President & CEO and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad,Larissa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D, Chancellor of Delgado Community College,Dr. …

This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about the Bourbon Street terror attack and breaks the 2024 Year-End Crime Trends.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins the Sheriff to reveal New Orleans's 2024 Year-End Crime Trends.

This hour, Newell has on Larissa Littleton-Steib, Dr. Tamika Duplessis, and Harold Gaspard of Delgado Community College to discuss the opportunities Delgado has and the simplicity of the enrollment process. Then, Louisiana's Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Newell to explain why she's launching her own investigation into the New Year's Day Bourbo…

Louisiana's Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Newell to explain why she's launching her own investigation into the New Year's Day Bourbon Street terror attack.

Larissa Littleton-Steib, Dr. Tamika Duplessis, and Harold Gaspard of Delgado Community College join Newell to talk about the opportunities Delgado has to offer and the simplicity of the enrollment process.

This hour, Newell talks about California's inefficiency handling the wildfires and how it's similar to the City of New Orleans's departmental inefficiencies. Then, Beth Branch, Port NOLA’s new President & CEO and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, comes onto the show to talk about construction on the Louisiana International Terminal.…

Beth Branch, Port NOLA’s new President & CEO and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, joins Newell to will talk about construction on the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT, the biggest public economic development project in the state of Louisiana), which is expected to begin in 2025. It’s expected to generate 32,000 new jobs nationwide,…

Newell talks about California's inefficiency handling the wildfires and how it's similar to the City of New Orleans's departmental inefficiencies.

On today's show, Newell addresses the national media being overly critical of NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick's job performance after the terror attack on Bourbon St. and opines on what Mardi Gras having a SEAR-1 federal security designation really means and how it may look in practice. Then, Newell has on;Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO…

This hour, Newell talks to Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, about how tourists and visitors are feeling after the terror attack on Bourbon St. Then, Ralph Brennan, owner, of world-renowned Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street in the French Quarter, joins the show to discuss his perspective on protecting the French Quarter while…

Ralph Brennan, owner of world-renowned Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street in the Quarter, joins Newell to give his perspective on protecting the French Quarter while preserving the enchantment and joy of the Vieux Carré experience for visitors and locals.

Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to give some insight into how tourists and visitors are feeling after the terror attack on Bourbon St.

This hour, Newell speaks with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., about the continuing progress of preparing for the Super Bowl. Then, Quintin Taylor and Dr. Donavon Thompson of River Parishes Community College join the show to talk about their transformative donation of $280,000 from the Air Products Foundation.…

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the continuing progress of preparing for the Super Bowl.

This hour, Newell addresses the national media being overly critical of NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick's job performance after the terror attack on Bourbon St. and opines on what Mardi Gras having a SEAR-1 federal security designation really means and how it may look in practice.

Newell opines on what Mardi Gras having a SEAR-1 federal security designation really means and how it may look in practice.

Newell addresses the national media being overly critical of NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick's job performance after the terror attack on Bourbon St.

On today's show, Newell addresses the City of New Orleans's inability to execute a proper security plan.Then, Newell speaks with;Daren Bakst, CEI energy policy expert, Bryan Lagarde, Executive Director of Project NOLA,JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember,Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer,and Brandi N. Bynum, …

This hour, Newell has on Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, to conduct a postmortem on the 2024 Saints. Then, Brandi N. Bynum, Acting Unit Chief (DHS) at the Center for Countering Human Trafficking, joins the show to discuss #WearBlueDay, an initiative to bring awareness to human trafficking.…

Every year, millions of men, women, and children internationally are forced or coerced into human trafficking, which includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. This horrible crime does not discriminate; anyone, from any race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, can be a victim, and it is very likely happening in your community on a…

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to conduct a postmortem on the 2024 Saints.

This hour, Newell speaks with Bryan Lagarde, Executive Director of Project NOLA, about how their cameras have been essential, not only for fighting crime but also for piecing together information of the horrific New Year's Day terror attack. Then, New Orleans City Councilmember JP Morrell joins the show to talk about the council launching an invest…

New Orleans City Councilmember JP Morrell joins Newell to talk about the council launching an investigation into what happened with the French Quarter security infrastructure investment money and what a SEAR-1 security designation Mardi Gras will look like.

Bryan Lagarde, Executive Director of Project NOLA, how their cameras have been essential, not only for fighting crime but also for piecing together information of the horrific New Year's Day terror attack.

This hour, Newell addresses the City of New Orleans's inability to execute a proper security plan. Then, Daren Bakst, CEI energy policy expert, joins the show to discuss President Biden's newly announced ban on new drilling and further oil and natural gas development on millions of acres of U.S. coastal and offshore waters.…

Daren Bakst, CEI energy policy expert, joins Newell to discuss President Biden's newly announced ban on new drilling and further oil and natural gas development on millions of acres of U.S. coastal and offshore waters.

Newell addresses the City of New Orleans's inability to execute a proper security plan.

On today's show, Newell talks about the threat of Islamic jihadism and how it's alive and well in 2025, and the City of New Orleans' failure to execute certain security measures. Then, Newell speaks with:Bernie Pinsonat, pollster & political analyst,Arthur Hardy, editor and publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide,and Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast…

This hour, Newell speaks with Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, about adding additional security in New Orleans for tourists to feel safe, the breach at the U.S. Treasury at the hands of Chinese-backed hackers, Justin Trudeau stepping down as the Canadian Prime Minister, the crisis in New Orleans downtown office buildings, and wha…

Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, joins Newell to discuss the breach at the U.S. Treasury at the hands of Chinese-backed hackers.

This hour, Newell speaks with pollster & political analyst Bernie Pinsonat about the re-election of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson as House Speaker. Then, Arthur Hardy, editor and publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, joins the show to talk about the potential changes to Mardi Gras in response to the Bourbon St. terror attack.…

Arthur Hardy, editor and publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, joins Newell to talk about the potential changes to Mardi Gras in response to the Bourbon St. terror attack on New Year's Day.

Pollster & political analyst Bernie Pinsonat joins Newell to talk about the re-election of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson as House Speaker, if someone in Congress will suggest that the election shouldn't be certified, President Biden banning oil drilling in federal waters, and more.

This hour, Newell talks about the threat of Islamic jihadism and how it's alive and well in 2025, and the City of New Orleans' failure to execute certain security measures. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL callers chime in to share their thoughts on the matters.

Newell talks about the threat of Islamic jihadism and how it's alive and well in 2025, and the City of New Orleans' failure to execute certain security measures.

On today's show, Newell continues his commentary on the aftermath of the Bourbon St. terror attack and the importance of hosting a safe and secure Sugar Bowl.Newell has on:Jeff Hundley, CEO of Sugar Bowl,Congressman Troy Carter, US House of Representatives,Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, and Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & …

This hour, Newell speaks with Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, about the security of the Sugar Bowl and the Saints upcoming finale against Tampa Bay. Then, Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, comes on to discuss the aftermath of the Bourbon St. terror attack.

Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to discuss the aftermath of the Bourbon St. terror attack.

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins Newell to talk about the security of the Sugar Bowl, the Saints upcoming finale against Tampa Bay, and Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara's desire to play while injured.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on Congressman Troy Carter intending to vote for Hakeem Jeffries over Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Newell opens the WWL phone lines and allows the listeners to chime in and share their thoughts as well.