Episodes

  • Hour 1: People are suffering while Democrats are engaging in an exercise in futility

    Hour 1: People are suffering while Democrats are engaging in an exercise in futility
    Mar 9 2026
    This hour, Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA. Then, Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), joins the show to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW.
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    35 mins
  • How will New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026 will be different from previous NOEWs?

    How will New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026 will be different from previous NOEWs?
    Mar 9 2026
    Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), joins Newell to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW.
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    8 mins
  • The government shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for New Orleans

    The government shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for New Orleans
    Mar 9 2026
    Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA.
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    17 mins
  • Full Show 3/6/2026: Energy Policy Researcher believes oil prices affected by the Iranian war will self-correct in the coming weeks

    Full Show 3/6/2026: Energy Policy Researcher believes oil prices affected by the Iranian war will self-correct in the coming weeks
    Mar 6 2026
    On today's show, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices. Then, Newell has on Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college, Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, to talk about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices, and Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Hour 1: Who decides who the city's "culture bearers" are and which privileges they get to enjoy?

    Hour 1: Who decides who the city's "culture bearers" are and which privileges they get to enjoy?
    Mar 6 2026
    This hour, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices. Then, Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, joins the show to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.
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    36 mins
  • Hour 2: Working together is the only way the parishes in the region will succeed

    Hour 2: Working together is the only way the parishes in the region will succeed
    Mar 6 2026
    This hour, Newell has on Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Then, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents.
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    37 mins
  • Hour 3: How has the U.S. war with Iran affected oil prices?

    Hour 3: How has the U.S. war with Iran affected oil prices?
    Mar 6 2026
    This hour, Newell speaks with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices. Then, Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives, the joins to show to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.
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    36 mins
  • Congressman Scalise wants the SAVE America Act on the President's desk

    Congressman Scalise wants the SAVE America Act on the President's desk
    Mar 6 2026
    Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, joins Newell to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.
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    14 mins