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

BONUS: Many Americans may be looking for a new job this year and here's why

New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.

Full Show 6/22/2026: More Republicans are breaking away from "blood oaths" with Trump

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts ahead of the Louisiana state elections. Then, Newell has on Jon Hoffman, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, to discuss the U.S.-Iran follow-up talks, concerns over lifting sanctions on Iran, the arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel and Hezbollah tentative ceasefire, former U.S. Ambassador Ian Kelly, to discuss Ukraine continuing to launch drone strikes deep inside Russia, Michael Williamson, the CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, to discuss relief efforts, the Tropical Storm Arthur Relief Fund, and how residents can help families and communities impacted by the storm, and New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell to give insight on the pump failures, the power outage at the Carrollton Water Plant during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, and what needs to be done to prevent similar problems in the future.

Hour 3: What went wrong with the S&WB pumps and the Carrollton Water Plant during Tropical Storm Arthur?

This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell to give insight on the pump failures, the power outage at the Carrollton Water Plant during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, and what needs to be done to prevent similar problems in the future.

"Without direct oversight, there's no accountability at the Sewerage & Water Board" - Council President JP Morrell

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell joins Newell to give insight on the pump failures, the power outage at the Carrollton Water Plant during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, and what needs to be done to prevent similar problems in the future.

Hour 2: Ukrainians have been continuously redefining themselves throughout the course of their war against Russia

This hour, Newell has on former U.S. Ambassador Ian Kelly to discuss Ukraine continuing to launch drone strikes deep inside Russia and what kind of impact that will have on the war. Then, Michael Williamson, the CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, joins the show to discuss relief efforts, the Tropical Storm Arthur Relief Fund, and how residents can help families and communities impacted by the storm.