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Full Show 7/7/2026: Does New Orleans have too many restaurants?

On today's show, Scoot Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And did any of your favorite restaurants recently close? France is maintaining a firm stance against U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, recently threatening to upend economic ties with Washington if the U.S. moves to seize the autonomous Danish territory. As the ongoing Greenland diplomatic crisis peaks at the NATO summit, France has deployed troops to the island and formally opened a new consulate to counter American pressure. Scoot also talks about Graham Platner facing widespread bipartisan and internal party calls to immediately withdraw from the U.S. Senate race. following an explosive investigative report detailing allegations of a 2021 sexual assault. A rapidly growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food and waterborne intestinal illness famously nicknamed the "explosive diarrhea parasite," has spread to at least 18 U.S. states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are actively investigating, but no specific food product, produce item, or supplier has been identified as the source of the contamination.

Hour 3: An "explosive diarrhea parasite" has spread to at least 18 U.S.

Scoot continues his conversation about closing restaurants; did any of your favorite restaurants recently close? A rapidly growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food and waterborne intestinal illness famously nicknamed the "explosive diarrhea parasite," has spread to at least 18 U.S. states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are actively investigating, but no specific food product, produce item, or supplier has been identified as the source of the contamination. The Trump administration has signed a contract to open a new 528-bed ICE holding facility near the Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, Louisiana. The site is designed as a short-term staging area to speed up deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children.

Hour 2: France takes a firm stance against US attempts to annex Greenland

France is maintaining a firm stance against U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, recently threatening to upend economic ties with Washington if the U.S. moves to seize the autonomous Danish territory. As the ongoing Greenland diplomatic crisis peaks at the NATO summit, France has deployed troops to the island and formally opened a new consulate to counter American pressure. Scoot also talks about Graham Platner facing widespread bipartisan and internal party calls to immediately withdraw from the U.S. Senate race. following an explosive investigative report detailing allegations of a 2021 sexual assault.

Hour 1: Do you have a favorite restaurant that has been closed for business?

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?

In a city that is known for outstanding restaurants, another iconic restaurant in New Orleans is closing

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?