Hour 2: How are rising costs affecting your travel plans and your wallet this summer?

Storm Prep Special 2026: FULL SHOW

It's the 2026 storm prep special, and Craig Jacomine of Craig's Electrical generators joins to co host both hours with Newell! They're joined by a series of guests, including Donald Michler of ACE Garage Doors to lead things off. Also, Ashley van der Muelen of Compass Inspection Service joined the show to talk about the best type of home generators for storm season. In hour two, Matthew Smith, Co-Owner/Sales Manager of Frontline Concrete Solutions discussed the best gutters for storm season and how to avoid water in your home. Jason Boyel of Lonestar electric supply also joined the show, and we discussed the new fortified grants program in Louisiana. In hour three, Shane Mulkey of Vinyl Tech joined us to discuss the benefits of vinyl flooring during storm season. Plus, Chief Administrative Assistant over Jefferson Parish Emergency Management, Don Robertson joins us to wrap things up.

Storm Prep Special 2026: hour 2

In hour two, Matthew Smith, Co-Owner/Sales Manager of Frontline Concrete Solutions joins the show discuss the best gutters for storm season and how to avoid water in your home. We also discuss the new fortified grants program in Louisiana and tips for your roof during storm season, and Jason Vaughn of Lonestar electric supply joins the show to wrap up the hour.

Storm Prep Special 2026: hour 1

It's the 2026 storm prep special, and Craig Jacomine of Craig's Electrical generators joins to co host with Newell! Donald Michler of ACE Garage Doors also joins the show to give his unique perspective and some tips for the coming months. Also, Ashley van der Muelen of Compass Inspection Services joins us to talk about the best home generators for storm season, and more!

Hour 3: Trump is a "lame duck" as president, but not as the leader of the Republican Party

This hour, Newell is joined by political analyst and publisher of "Lunchtime Politics" Ron Faucheux to get an update on the wins, losses, and political battles as the Louisiana legislative session comes to a close. Then, Tim Slack, Professor of Sociology at LSU, joins the show to discuss Louisiana's outmigration trend and what can be done to reverse it.

What can Louisiana do to reverse its outmigration trend?

Louisiana continues losing people while Texas keeps booming; what’s driving the population shift, and what does it mean for our economy, workforce, and future? Tim Slack, Professor of Sociology at LSU, joins Newell to break down the latest Census numbers showing most Louisiana cities and parishes shrinking while Houston and Dallas continue attracting residents from across the region.