Full Show 6/29/2026: New Orleans taxpayers are suffering because officials aren't willing to spend political capital

Full Show 6/29/2026: New Orleans taxpayers are suffering because officials aren't willing to spend political capital

On today's show, Newell addresses Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack calling for strict policy changes after a state report revealed that New Orleans paid out $4,292,517 in accrued, unused leave to departing civil servants and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issuing extensive line-item vetoes striking between $33 million and $36 million in state funding from New Orleans projects and community programs. Then, Newell has on Matt Rosen, CEO & founder of Allata, to discuss whether AI is shaping public opinion, what "balanced" really means, and who decides what information these tools deliver. Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to break down who won and who lost after Saturday's election, what voter turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle, Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, to share everything you need to know about New Orleans’ Independence Day celebration as America marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities, and one of the nation’s premier Fourth of July events. and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about what it means for New York City landlords and tenants now that rent freezes have passed.

Hour 3: Rent freeze passes in NYC: What does that mean for landlords and tenants?

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about what it means for New York City landlords and tenants now that rent freezes have passed, the odd approach to high summertime temperatures in England and France, the economics of the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and what factors cause countries to succeed in World Cup soccer.

Hour 2: Do the results of Saturday's election show that Louisiana voters are looking for younger candidates?

This hour, Newell has on Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to break down who won and who lost after Saturday's election, what voter turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle. Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, joins the show to share everything you need to know about New Orleans’ Independence Day celebration as America marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities, and one of the nation’s premier Fourth of July events.

Time to GO 4TH on the River! New Orleans' world-class 4th of July celebration marking America's 250th birthday

Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, joins Newell to share everything you need to know about New Orleans’ Independence Day celebration as America marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities, and one of the nation’s premier Fourth of July events.

What does the voter turnout in Saturday's election say about the mood of voters in Louisiana?

Saturday’s runoffs are over, and now the real political question is what the results tell us about the mood of voters in Louisiana. Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to break down who won, who lost, what turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle.