Hour 3: What could the proposed Omni New Orleans Hotel project mean for the Convention Center district?

BONUS: 'Could've been catastrophic:' How a parent and joint task force stopped a White House attack

Get the latest on how an alleged terror plot tied to the UFC fight on the White House lawn was discovered and stopped. Plus, the president of MIT argues that federal cuts to funding could affect generations of breakthroughs and a new law that bans suing oil and gas companies for climate change is discussed.

Full Show 6/16/2026: New Orleans as an incredible lineup of major sporting events coming to our area

On today's show, Dave Cohen has on Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, to talk about the incredible lineup of major sporting events coming to our area. From the Savannah Bananas and Hondo Rodeo Fest to the X Games, WWE Money in the Bank, and more, Kwamena Aidoo and Kelli Saulny, managing partners of Corridor Ventures, to explain their involvement in the GNO, Inc. Innovation Internship Program, how workforce investment is paying dividends, and why developing local talent is critical to the region's future growth and success, and Jim Cook, President & CEO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, to give the details on the Omni Hotel project and what the impact could be for the area.

Hour 3: What could the proposed Omni New Orleans Hotel project mean for the Convention Center district?

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Jim Cook, President & CEO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, to give the details on the Omni Hotel project and what the impact could be for the area.

Hour 2: Do you have a million-dollar idea but don't have the capital to launch it? What is it?

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Kwamena Aidoo and Kelli Saulny, managing partners of Corridor Ventures, to explain their involvement in the GNO, Inc. Innovation Internship Program, how workforce investment is paying dividends, and why developing local talent is critical to the region's future growth and success.

Corridor Ventures helps regional youth to turn their ideas into money-making realities

Kwamena Aidoo and Kelli Saulny, managing partners of Corridor Ventures, join Dave Cohen to explain their involvement in the GNO, Inc. Innovation Internship Program, how workforce investment is paying dividends, and why developing local talent is critical to the region's future growth and success.