Episodes

  • Louisiana isn't perfect but there's still a lot to be thankful for (Full Show: 11/27/2024)

    Louisiana isn't perfect but there's still a lot to be thankful for (Full Show: 11/27/2024)
    Nov 27 2024
    On today's show, Newell talks about LSU law professor Nicholas Bryner's incredulous comments he made to his students the day after the Presidential election. U.S. Senator for Lousiana, Bill Cassidy, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, Secretary at Louisiana Economic Development, and Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • NO & Co. is working on creating a world-class brand for New Orleans

    NO & Co. is working on creating a world-class brand for New Orleans
    Nov 27 2024
    This hour, Newell has on Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the business networking opportunities available for college students at events like Battle of the Bands, New Orleans being recognized as the top three cities in the country for conventions, ranking above competitor cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Atlanta and for the month of October 2024, New Orleans being ranked first out of 25 destinations in RevPar change with a 35% increase over 2023 in the luxury and upper, upscale hotel markets.
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    36 mins
  • The Louisiana Legislature ended its special session focused on tax reform

    The Louisiana Legislature ended its special session focused on tax reform
    Nov 27 2024
    This hour, Newell speaks with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's visit to New Orleans and his reaction to the Superdome renovations, Gayle Benson's deep connection with the Saints, and more. Then, Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, Secretary at Louisiana Economic Development, joins Newell and Michael to discuss Gov. Landry's special session on tax reforms.
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    38 mins
  • The LED Secretary is encouraged of what came of Gov. Landry's tax reform session.

    The LED Secretary is encouraged of what came of Gov. Landry's tax reform session.
    Nov 27 2024
    Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, Secretary at Louisiana Economic Development, joins Newell and Michael to discuss Gov. Landry's special session on tax reforms.
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    19 mins
  • Will the return of street signs ruin the fun in the French Quarter?

    Will the return of street signs ruin the fun in the French Quarter?
    Nov 27 2024
    Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's visit to New Orleans and his reaction to the Superdome renovations, Gayle Benson's deep connection with the Saints, the beautification projects taking place in the French Quarter, and more.
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    19 mins
  • No voter should have to explain or justify why they voted for a candidate

    No voter should have to explain or justify why they voted for a candidate
    Nov 27 2024
    This hour, Newell talks about LSU law professor Nicholas Bryner's incredulous comments he made to his students the day after the presidential election. Then, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy joins the show to discuss the passing of Senate Bill 373, known as the Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2023 (RISEE Act), the progress of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the Social Security Fairness Act.
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    37 mins
  • The passing of SB373 is "an unquestionable victory for Louisiana”

    The passing of SB373 is "an unquestionable victory for Louisiana”
    Nov 27 2024
    The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today passed Senate Bill 373, known as the Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2023 (RISEE Act), unanimously by voice vote. The bipartisan bill was authored by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and cosponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), among others. Sen. Cassidy is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and has stated that getting the RISEE Act signed into law would be "an unquestionable victory for Louisiana” and thanked the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Department of Energy & Natural Resources (DENR) for their support. Senator Cassidy joins Newell to discuss the bill.
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    12 mins
  • A LSU law professor attempts to guilt-trip his Trump-supporting students the day after the election

    A LSU law professor attempts to guilt-trip his Trump-supporting students the day after the election
    Nov 27 2024
    Newell talks about LSU law professor Nicholas Bryner's incredulous comments he made to his students the day after the presidential election, in which he seems to project his personal feelings about the election results onto his class.
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    14 mins