Despite sky-high gas prices, experts predict record summer travel

BONUS: How the war in Iran changed the global economy forever

We're looking into economic trends with audio from KMOX in St. Louis, Tommy Tucker at WWL in New Orleans and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

Full Show 7/2/2026: NOPD Superintended Anne Kirkpatrick is prepared for the July 4th weekend on America's 250th anniversary

On today's show, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about violent crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, the business community supporting NOPD drones in the French Quarter, the current recruitment numbers, payroll fraud investigations, and providing protection for America's 250th birthday celebrations. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy, Center for Immigration Studies, comes on to explain what the U.S. Supreme Court landmark ruling on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship by executive order means and where immigration policy goes from here. Former competitive tennis player, bodybuilder, high school tennis coach, and Project 21 Ambassador for the National Center for Public Policy Research Priscilla Rahn joins the show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, comes on to discuss the New Orleans grand jury investigation involving Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Hour 3: To say that Attorney General Liz Murrill committed the crime of public intimidation is absurd

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the New Orleans grand jury investigation involving Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the Louisiana Supreme Court receiving pay increases at a time when the state cut the judiciary in New Orleans and couldn’t find enough money for pay raises for teachers, legislators, or the governor.

Hour 2: What does the Court decision on transgender athletes mean for fairness, safety, and the future of women’s athletics?

This hour, Newell addresses Colorado College offering academic credit for community organizing and activism internships, several of which focus on progressive and left-leaning social justice issues. Then, former competitive tennis player, bodybuilder, high school tennis coach, and Project 21 Ambassador for the National Center for Public Policy Research Priscilla Rahn joins Newell to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.

It's a shame it took the Supreme Court to rule over biological males staying out of female sports

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. What does the decision mean for fairness, safety, and the future of women’s athletics? Former competitive tennis player, bodybuilder, high school tennis coach, and Project 21 Ambassador for the National Center for Public Policy Research Priscilla Rahn joins Newell to discuss the ruling and why she believes it protects opportunities for female athletes.