Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng goes to Capitol Hill to advocate for major FEMA reforms

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng goes to Capitol Hill to advocate for major FEMA reforms

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joins Newell after taking her message to Capitol Hill, where she’s pushed for major FEMA reforms. President Sheng discusses cutting red tape, speeding up disaster recovery, and why Southeast Louisiana’s experience is shaping the national debate over how FEMA responds before and after the next storm.

Minnesota Governor Walz grants a full pardon to a Laotian national convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct

Newell addresses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, along with the state's Board of Pardons, granting a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a 42-year-old Laotian national convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially deported Tou Lue Vang to Laos shortly after the state's Board of Pardons voted to grant him clemency.

Full Show 7/15/2026: D.A. Jason Williams is the centerpiece of the controversy between the city and the state

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the battle between the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana spawned by the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, Newell has on Dr. Lina Moses, Associate Professor of Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases at Tulane University, to share the latest on the outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis and what symptoms should send you to the doctor, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Mayor Helena Moreno marking six months in office this week, Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager for the Public & Government Affairs at Chevron, to discuss Chevron’s role in the regional economy, the role New Orleans plays in helping Chevron deliver energy "from platform to pump,” the business it creates for local suppliers, and Chevron’s investments in workforce, health, and quality-of-life, Aimee McCarron, New Orleans City Councilmember, District A, to discuss the flooding that followed issues at Pump Station 7, leaving streets underwater after heavy rain, and Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber, to discuss why New Orleans was selected to host the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives Annual Conference.

Hour 3: When it comes to severe weather in New Orleans, EVERY MINUTE MATTERS!

This hour, Newell is joined by Aimee McCarron, New Orleans City Councilmember, District A, to discuss the flooding that followed issues at Pump Station 7, leaving streets underwater after heavy rain. Then, Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber, joins the show to discuss why New Orleans was selected to host the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives Annual Conference.

New Orleans was selected to host the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives Annual Conference

Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO of the New Orleans Chamber, joins Newell to discuss why New Orleans was selected to host the Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives Annual Conference, bringing more than 1,000 business leaders from across the U.S. and Canada to the city. President Lindquist explains the economic impact of hosting the event during the summer, how it benefits local businesses, and how the Chamber will showcase the best of New Orleans with a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees.