Hour 3: Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack calls for reform after an audit found the City of New Orleans has paid out $429 million in accrued leave

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.

What went wrong at Pump Station 7, and what's being done to reduce the risk of future flooding?

Aimee McCarron, New Orleans City Councilmember, District A, joins Newell to discuss the flooding that followed issues at Pump Station 7, leaving streets underwater after heavy rain. Councilwoman McCarron provides the latest on what went wrong, the city’s response, efforts to prevent future failures, and what residents should know as New Orleans continues to address its aging drainage infrastructure.

Hour 2: Mayor Helena Moreno marked six months in office this week; how's she doing?

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Mayor Helena Moreno marking six months in office this week, Meta more than doubling its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, The New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 to approving a 40-year tax break for Rivana, and more. Then, Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager for the Public & Government Affairs at Chevron, joins the show 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.