The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson: Recent Episodes
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New Orleans native son Kaare Johnson speaks his mind on all things New Orleans and beyond. Join the Voice of New Orleans as he tells you exactly how it is.
Kaare discusses the Texas/Louisiana dynamic and Martel Monday means the AP's Brett Martel joins the program to talk sports!
Friday fun to get you ready for your weekend in New Orleans on The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
Kaare discusses the mayor's recent travels, NOPD's new home, and more on The Neutral Ground
Friday fun with the usual Friday guests to get you ready for the weekend in New Orleans!
Captain George Ricks debates river diversion with Kaare and the AP's Brett Martel discusses the Pels' recent run of success
Kaare is joined by Rafael Goyeneche to discuss the Feds' possible upcoming indictment of Mayor Cantrell
Kaare talks to Oliver Thomas and McNeese State Basketball Coach Will Wade join the show
Kaare discusses NOLA, Israel, and more on this episode of The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
Join Kaare as he discusses the huge impact Mardi Gras had as well as future Super Bowl wishes for New Orleans (starting with next year's Super Bowl in the city)
District Attorney Jason Williams discusses AG, state police in NOLA. Former Saints GM Randy Mueller also joins Kaare to talk about the upcoming Superbowl
Kaare talks to S&WB Director Ghassan Korban about Saturday's flooding in NOLA and the AP's Brett Martel hops on later to discuss the Pelicans
Quin Hilyer and Ellis Henican join Kaare Johnson to discuss the border crisis, Iran situation, and much more
Local chef Frank Brigtsen joins Kaare, WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks local sports, and Michael Hecht talks local economy
NOLA City Councilman Freddie King talks to Kaare about the city's problem with homeless encampments and more.
Kaare talks about the potential future of New Orleans vs what we have to deal with, especially in inclement weather
A jam packed Wednesday show talking everything from political appointments/Louisiana priorities to great actors! Join Kaare Johnson on the Neutral Ground
Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show. Your calls and more.
Thursday on the Neutral Ground - NOPD chief says state police is needed in the French quarter. New Orleans neglected traffic lights and Jeff Dorsan with the Humane Society joins the show.
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Tulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall and New Athletic Director David Harris Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.
Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission joins Kaare to talk about a confusing Vappie audio leak.
Jeff Dorsan from the Humane Society joins Kaare and discusses ways you can help animals in need.
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Tulane looking for 2nd major bowl
Michael Hecht Talks: Ukraine delegation in New Orleans / River District breaking ground / New Iberia seeing economic growth / Port Nola's green hydrogen project
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal goodies and other additions to Brigtsen's menu for the weekend
Kaare Talks: Mayor's world tour of junkets / Future of Willie Fritz at Tulane
Hillyer & Henican Talk: Trump, Biden and other leading candidates / Perception from January 6th / Isreal - Hamas
Kaare Talks: Lincoln Beach redo?? / Cantrell junket in the Middle East
River District ground-breaking, sports stadium / Jeff Landry speaking on New Orleans crime / Fox8 being subpoenaed by feds / The "Dirty Dozen" blighted properties in New Orleans
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's response to feds target letter / Drew Brees says throwing arm is done / Tulane vs UTSA, Pels-Kings, Saints-Falcons / TURDucken?? Why? / Wonder-drug for compulsive behaviors / Hall & Oates drama
Kaare Talks: Thanksgiving traditions / Rolling Stones headlining Jazz Fest 2024 / Oil leak in gulf
Joe Raspanti Talks: Linda Frickey trial / Cantrell investigation
Brett Martel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Jayden Daniels and Heisman hunt / Tulane-UTSA
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell federal investigation / Linda Frickey trial / Rosalynn Carter death / Pipeline oil leak off La coast
Kaare Talks: N.O. OIG vs JP OIG, latest OIG investigation on Tyrell Morris / Todd Graves worth 7.6 billion, Raising Cane's story / Oakland losing A's to Vegas
Rafael Goyeneche Talks: La board of ethics and Cantrell investigation / Pontalba dilemma / Anne Kirkpatrick
Kaare Talks: Ruby Bridges, her mom Lucille, and their legacy / La board of ethics / La DEQ / Copeland's celebrating 40 years
Brett Martel Talks: Zion and Pels / Future of Fritz at Tulane / Derek Carr's injury
Kaare Talks: I-55 reopening / Coaching changes in college football / La's top elementary and high schools / Weekly weather outlook
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Zion and Pels / Lady Tigers bball / Tulane-Tulsa, Willie Fritz / LSU-Florida / Saints-Vikings
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Thanksgiving-2-go changes / Restaurants in US don't typically serve goose on menus / Turkey gumbo for Thanksgiving / Current menu highlights
Michael Hecht Talks: Gov Landry's committee for New Orleans / Changing Bourbon St
Kaare Talks: John Batiste nominated for 6 Grammys / Jeff Landry's NOLA committee
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's junket to Kenya / La's board of ethics / 2023 hottest recorded summer / Israel-Palestine / Drought conditions
Kaare Talks: Fog, smoke causing accidents on interstate / Metro area drivers / Jeff Landry's New Orleans Committee / Anne Kirkpatrick outlook
Kaare Talks: Causeway tolls / Hamas militants on synthetic stimulants / Pels / Kim Mulkey and LSU Lady Tigers, LSU baseball, Olivia Dunne / LSU-Bama / Saints-Bears
Kaare Talks: Colder temps rolling in / Jeff Landry's policies and plan for New Orleans / Dave Dixon's legacy, Saints and Superdome history / Anne Kirkpatrick officially sworn in as Police Chief
Kaare Talks: Halloween in New Orleans / Sherriff Hutson's accounting and other fumbles / MSY's new diamond interchange vs metro area drivers / Mid City block party impeding traffic / N.O. Archdiocese consolidation
Brett Martel Talks: LSU-Bama / Tulane recap / Saints win / Pels at home / World Series
Kaare Talks: What he saw and learned on his field trip to the S&WB plant / Cold front moving in / If LSU academics can ever be on par with athletics / LSU vs Alabama
Kaare Talks: All In The Family, Jeffersons / Local televangelists / NO-BR Amtrak service / Cold temps blowing in soon / I-55 updates / Buddy Bolden house restoration
Carlton Dufrechou Talks: I55 tragedy / Decisions and process on how Causeway shutdowns work / Toll increases on bridge
Kaare Talks: La conservatives in political power / I55 pileup / Bayou Phoenix signing lease for Six Flags site / Pels season opener
Oliver Thomas Talks: Details from verbal spar with JP Morrell / Issues he voted against
Kaare Talks: I55 pile-up / Saints Chris Olave arrest / Five O Fore and Top Golf progress / Needless traffic lights in the city
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Saints-Jags, Gruden, Carmichael
Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's in season and new on Brigtsen's menu / His new project / Meuniere and almondine sauces
Michael Hecht Talks: National Workforce Conference / Special aspects of New Orleans, why major companies should move here / Growth of Loop Linen Service
Kaare Talks: City Council confirming Anne Kirkpatrick as NOPD chief / Multi level driving ranges coming to New Orleans / Clifton Davis legal trouble / Saints hosting Jags / Israeli-Hamas updates
Jason Williams Talks: Details, fallout from recent carjacking / If the incident will change approach to his job as D.A. / First thoughts on Anne Kirkpatrick as police chief
Kaare Talks: New Orleans man setting house on fire, killing 3 children / Metairie man accidentally rolls over and kills son / Israel-Hamas, protests
Kaare Talks: Jason Williams and his mother being carjacked / City council suspending Gregory Joseph for remainder of Cantrell's term / Israeli-Hamas updates and commentary / NOPD investing in drones / LSU Lady Tigers bball popularity
Robert Mann Talks: Announcing his resignation from LSU / Jeff Landry as Gov / LSU academics vs athletics / Reasons for LSU resignation / Opinions on LSU president William Tate
Brett Martel Talks: Tulane win at Memphis, and Troy Dannen / LSU win over Auburn / Saints struggles
Kaare Talks: Suzzane Somers passing away / Robert Mann leaving LSU / Jeff Landry / US troops to Middle East / Israel-Palestine war
Oliver Thomas Talks: City Council meeting that Gregory Joseph no-showed / Saltwater wedge piping
Kaare Talks: Gregory Joseph's no show / Saltwater wedge, pipeline update / Michael Jordan now worth 3 billion dollars / Cool temps coming this weekend
Brett Martel Talks: Zion, Pels / Saints collapse against Bucs / LSU, Tulane
Kaare Talks: Upcoming fall temps in New Orleans / Drummer Russell Batiste passing away / Saltwater crisis updates, Orleans and Jefferson redundancy / Homeless problem in the city / Trump indictments / Saints loss to Bucs / Former NOLA 911 Dir Tyrell Morris hires criminal defense attorney
Anne Kirkpatrick Talks: Growing up in Memphis / What attracted her to the NOLA job / Response time to incoming calls / Calling on the public to understand their understaffing / Top priorities: Crime, staffing, consent decree / Responding to critics
Hillyer-Henican Talk: GOP debate, Trump not showing up / Supreme Court-Alabama ruling
Ron Spooner of S & WB Talks: Working alongside with neighboring parishes, state and federal partners for salt wedge intrusion / Safe water usage / Pipeline installation, possible aquifers / Focusing on federal declaration / Timeline and worst-case-scenarios
Kaare Talks: Pres Biden declaring state of emergency for salt water intrusion / Barging in millions of gallons of fresh water / Potential pipeline system / Over 50 arrested in Philly for ransacking stores, and de-centralized social groups / 3 alarm fire destroys old tire shop on St Claude-Louisa
Brett Martel Talks: Pressers with Brian Kelly and Kim Mulkey / LSU-Arkansas / Tulane-NSU / Saints loss, Carr injury / Sean Payton and Broncos allowing 70 points
Kaare Talks: Reeeeteeention poooonds!!! / Miss River saltwater reversal plan / Derek Carr's injury
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Deion Sanders recent success at Colorado / LSU-Arkansas / Tulane-NSU
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Peak seasons for shrimp, crawfish, crabs and oysters / New, local eateries / Recent additions to Brigtsen's menu
Kaare Talks: Mississippi River saltwater intrusion / Mayor Cantrell swears in new police chief Anne Kirkpatrick / LSU #185 in US News and World Report top universities
Kaare Talks: Rupert Murdoch stepping down from News Corp / Dramatically improving New Orleans / Joe Jaeger's $180k code enforcement fine for Plaza Tower / La restaurants not stating origin of seafood on menus / Homeless encampments along Calliope
Joe Raspanti Talks: Details of the Cardell Hayes trial and new trial date / Legalities of Bucktown resident's Halloween display / How the NFL handles player suspensions for outside crimes
Kaare Talks: New trial date for Cardell Hayes / Former Tulane coach Buddy Teevens passing away / Bucktown Halloween display / 50 yrs ago today, Battle of The Sexes tennis match
Kaare Talks: Latoya Cantrell back "on tour" in France / Bucktown resident's offensive Halloween display, what's the solution? / Saints defeating Panthers on MNF / NYC looking into removal of historical statues
Michael Hecht Talks: Shell moving to River District, Colette Hirstius leadership / Future of Hancock Whitney building in CBD
Brett Martel Talks: MNF over-lap / Saints-Panthers preview / Brian Kelly and LSU / Tulane-NSU preview
Kaare Talks: Saints-Panthers, MNF double header dilemma / Chuck Schumer, dress code on Capitol Hill / Willie Fritz and Tulane's new indoor bubble
Fletcher Mackel Talks: His new ride and electric bike / Aaron Rodgers injury / LSU-Miss St / Tulane-S Miss / Saints-Panthers
Frank Brigtsen Talks: History behind his family name / What's cooking at Brigtsen's
Kaare Talks: Cantrell and Vappie hiring defense lawyers, Gregory Joseph ousting, Anne Kirkpatrick named new police chief, and Shell moving to River District
Dr. Robert Collins Talks: Cantrell, Vappie, appointees, investigation / Dillard's growth, enrollment, needs and footprint / What the feds could be looking for, indictment
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie hire defense attorneys, appointees resign from positions / Shell moving offices from 1 Shell Square to new River District / Mayor's abuse of power / LaSPCA's broken system
JP Morrell Talks: Gregory Joseph ousting / Details and process of termination / Challenges with mayor's reactions
Joe Raspanti Talks: Cardell Hayes pleading guilty to manslaughter, and the details behind it
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell not firing Gregory Joseph / Jazz Fest expanding to 8 days / Cardell Hayes To Plead Guilty In Will Smith Murder / Louisiana's board of "ethics"
Kaare Talks: Aaron Rodgers season ending injury / City Council voting 4-2 on Comm Dir. Gregory Joseph firing / GOP's impeachment inquiry on Pres Biden / City's failure to maintain dying trees
Dr. Paul Templet Talks: Taking the job as Head of La DEQ in 1987 / Challenges he tackled with oil-gas, chemical industries / How the DEQ and DNR is supposed to work / Resignation-walking out during Edwin Edwards regime / Current state of the DEQ, EPA
Rafael Goyeneche Talks: Mayor Cantrell selecting Anne Kirkpatrick for police chief, and Kirkpatrick's previous work
Brett Martel Talks: Fallout from Saints-Titans, Saints-Panthers preview / Sean Payton and Broncos / Tulane losing to Ole Miss
Kaare Talks: Anne Kirkpatrick as new chief of NOPD / Saints victory over Titans, Payton's Broncos lose to Raiders / More Oak Trees and greenery dying in the city, lack of upkeep from city
Jimmy Burrow Talks: Joe Burrow's contract extension with the Bengals / How life has changed for their family
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Joe Burrow and Kim Mulkey contract extensions / #24 Tulane vs #20 Ole Miss / HBO's Winning Time / LSU vs Grambling
Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's in season, and the newest highlights from Brigtsen's menu
Kaare Talks: La's Department of Environmental Quality, and WWL TV's report / Left extremists vs right extremists / Ruby Bridges turns 69 / Green Wave, Tigers and Saints football
Robert Mann Talks: His book Kingfish U: Huey Long and LSU / Brian Kelly's comments on LSU academics / Improvements and renovations on campus, priorities
Kaare Talks: Flooding, infrastructure in Orleans Parish / Brian Kelly's LSU academics comments / Balancing academics and athletics
Kaare Talks: City Council and Cantrell's Comms Dir Gregory Joseph / WWL TV's report on Dept of Environmental Quality, EPA / LSU academics vs athletics / Jeff Landry using donor's private jets / Ashton Ryan's sentencing / #24 Tulane hosting #20 Ole Miss on Saturday / Mandeville City Council nixing redevelopment plan
Ed Michel Talks: Accountability and jurisdiction of the OIG / Details of OIG's annual work plan and reports
Kaare Talks: Labor Day storms and flooding / Retention ponds! Retention ponds! Retention ponds! / Brian Kelly's comments on LSU academics / Impact of Jimmy Buffett / Jeff Landry using donor's private jet for campaign
Michael Hecht Talks: Southern Decadence / Camelback Ventures program / NOLA Coalition updates / Impact of Peter Scharf / Exporting goods to Ukraine / Port of New Orleans and container terminal in St Bernard / Globalstar partners with Apple / Aldi's takeover of Winn Dixie stores / Wind power and hydrogen manufactoring in La / Growth of 'lookatthisfuckinstreet' social profile / Update on Ikea in La
Kaare Talks: New Orleans - Mobile Mardi Gras rivalry? / Mobile's economic growth / St Bernard container terminal at port / Southern Decadence / Labor Day travel / Tulane's season opener vs South Alabama / Liberal vs conservative in La / NOLA's global musical influence
Hillyer and Henican Talk: Mardi Gras origins / Trump plea, Georgia case, controversy about his mugshot / Can a Rep candidate catch up to Trump / GOP's quagmire / If Trump can defeat Biden / Mitch McConnell / Clarence Thomas / Proud Boy leader Joe Biggs sentence length
Ralph Malbrough Talks: Ralph Malbrough Talks: Lots of Saints / Sean Payton in Denver / Tulane and LSU football
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's political flyer, and more Vappie news / South Alabama to wear "home of Mardi Gras" uniforms at Tulane opener / Jeff Landry skipping next debate
Kaare Talks: Hurricane Idalia landing in Tampa / Mayor's graffiti initiative / Litter and filth in New Orleans / ATF officer injured in Algiers bust operation / Ed Orgeron vs Brian Kelly / Tulane and LSU football
Kaare Talks: Going from drought-like conditions to t-storms and flooding / Necessity for retention ponds, tree canopies / Utilizing more levees and storm barriers for rec use / New city ordinances / Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer / Saints trimming down roster to 53 / Tulane and LSU kick off their regular seasons
Kaare Talks: Hottest summer on record for the region / MLK's I Have A Dream / Criminologist Peter Scharf's passing / Mahalia Jackson's influence on MLK's speech / Hurricane Idalia moving towards south-west Florida / Tulane and LSU kicking off regular season
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Positive stand-outs and who can't cut it for the Saints / Final pre-season game against Texans / Tulane and LSU updates and preview
Michael Hecht Talks: Ron Foreman's long time success with the Audubon Institute / Blue Cross-Blue Shield sale / Monarch Energy's hydrogen facility in Ascension Parish / Railroad system update
Frank Brigtsen Talks: The first restaurants he worked in / Final week of Coolinary / Some of his highlights from Brigtsen's menu
Kaare Talks: Major fire at oil refinery in Garyville / US Congress historic stadium caucus, LSU's Tiger Stadium listed
Jim Mora Talks: His history with Steve Sidwell and coaching legacy
Rickey Jackson Talks: Playing for Steve Sidwell with The Dome Patrol
Kaare Talks: City council's vote on mayor's Pontalba use / Former Saints Def Coord Steve Sidwell passing away / Saints jersey numbers that should be retired
Freddie King Talks: Weighing both sides before deciding on tomorrow's vote
Kaare Talks: Pontalba ordinance / WWL TV's governor poll / Rudy Giuliani arrested / Canal St ferry re-opening / Historic heat in the region / Loser mentality in Louisiana / NOPD chief finalists
Eugene Green Talks: New additions in his district / Voting on the Pontalba ordinance / Investigative reports
Kaare Talks: Council's ordinance on Pontalba / Eugene Green's comments on the ordinance / AG Crowe's investment in Pearl River island / Crap ideal-ology in Louisiana
Troy Henry Talks: Enduring the challenges during Six Flags process / His various development properties / Marketing the Six Flags site / Lease dealings with NORA / Oliver Thomas, WBOK / Potential of Bayou Phoenix facilities / Financing the project / Film studios
Brett Martel Talks: High temps at Saints training camp, moving camp out of state / Jimmy Graham update / Promising standouts in pre-season / Tulane and LSU's pre-season rankings going into regular season
Kaare Talks: New Orleans East development / OIG's Plaza Tower report / GOP poll numbers
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Olivia Dunne's celeb status on campus / Saints - Chargers pre-season / Tulane's new indoor practice facility
Michael Hecht Talks: What GNO Inc. actually does / Bayou Phoenix and New Orleans East / Aldi taking over Winn Dixie stores / Failed Slidell casino / NOPD recruitment dashboard
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Importance of being a New Orleans chef / Development of regional cuisine, and diversity / Building relationships with suppliers, staff and guests / Still learning after 50 years in the business / New highlights on the menu, and Coolinary courses
Kaare Talks: High temps sustaining in the region / Humans affecting the planet / Trump skipping next weeks GOP debate on Fox / Poor progression with Bayou Phoenix
Ed Michel Talks: Review of NOPD procedures / Staffing, recruitment, retention / Recommendations to NOPD
Kaare Talks: OIG's NOPD review / Bayou Phoenix lease / Train service from NOLA to BR / Conference re-alignment
Kaare Talks: Tulane's indoor bubble facility / Michelle Woodfork's comments on chief search / Aldi purchasing Winn Dixie / Bayou Phoenix-Six Flags lease / Michael Oher - Tuohy's lawsuit
Troy Dannen Talks: Building the program, putting pieces into place for success / Investment into, and growth of enrollment and recruitment / Working with past and current Tulane regimes / The Angry Wave / Conference re-alignment, how to grow and sustain within the model / The flux, ignoring mis-information on social media / Fear The Wave NIL program / New indoor facility and other future football renovations
Kaare Talks: Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency for heat / Bayou Phoenix master plan lease approval / Hottest month in New Orleans history? / Taylor Swift's record-breaking 3 shows at Superdome / Much needed thunder-showers hitting the area
Brett Martel Talks: AP's pre-season college football poll / Saints pre-season game 1
Kaare Talks: Heat related deaths in the area, record high temps / Social media being a clown-show / Mayor Cantrell's husband passing away / Michael Oher of "The Blind Side" suing Tuohy family
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Brees-McEnroe pickleball / Saints training camp standouts, pre-season opener / Touring the Superdome's renovations / LSU football / Wanting the Tulane Green Wave in another conference
Michael Hecht Talks: Retention ponds, new diversion projects / River District / Importance of the new container terminal for the port / Carbon capture industry progress / Metronome music business project
Frank Brigtsen Talks: The crew staying on the same page with the same schedule / Longevity of professional servers / The eclectic vibe of Bywater eats / What's cookin' at Brigtsen's
Kaare Talks: Drew Brees, Pickleball Fest at Convention Center / Absurd heat in the region / Large grass fire on I-10 at La-Ms line, shutting down and re-routing traffic
Oliver Thomas Talks: The region needing to return to its natural topography to counter floods / Council voting on Pontalba Apt, and his vote against the ordinance / Juvenile justice and fighting crime trends in the city
Kaare Talks: City council voting to put Pontalba Apt up for lease / Drew Brees-John McEnroe in pickleball / Barataria diversion project in Plaquemines Parish, local fisheries / Lack of morals and ethics in the city
Sean Meenan Talks: Starting Habana Outpost / Why New Orleans? / Detractors to Habana Outpost opening in the French Quarter / Being a founding advisor in Etsy, and his boxing background / Being embraced by NOLA / Stepping stones in his career / Habana Outpost's carbon footprint tools / Future projects in New Orleans
Kaare Talks: 78 yr old man drives car into Kenner business / Habana Outpost / Heat-related deaths in New Orleans / Saints moving training camp / Ron DeSantis fires campaign manager
Willie Fritz Talks: Building consistency season to season / USA Today pre-season ranking / Recruitment stand-outs / Michael Pratt's leadership / Re-filling positions and depth / Expectations for the season
Brett Martel Talks: Highlights from Tigers football camp / USA Today pre-season rankings / LSU player position positives and concerns / Strength of Tulane / Saints pre-season
Kaare Talks: LSU ranked 5, Tulane ranked 23 on USA Today pre-season poll / Heat wave continues / New Orleans area needing more tree canopies, retention ponds, linear waterways / Public library security guard shooting unruly patron
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Alvin Kamara suspension / Stand-outs from Saints camp / Big 10 and conference re-branding
Michael Hecht Talks: Superdome's impact, and renovations / If new projects in the energy sector is the next transformative move for the region / St Bernard Parish suing Port of New Orleans to stop container facility
Frank Brigtsen Talks: The charm and vibe of Dante's Village / Coolinary 2023 / New highlights from Brigtsen's summer menu
Kaare Talks: St Bernard Parish suing Port of New Orleans / Cam Jordan extends with Saints / Silver linings for restaurants post-pandemic
Richard Condon Talks: Getting into radio, first gig and staying consistent throughout the years / Corporate promotions and backlash of LGBTQ+ / Swimming's "Open Category" / Success of Kim Mulkey and Jay Johnson at LSU
Kaare Talks: The region is a sauna / World Aquatics including "Open Category" for transgender swimmers / Trump arrested in DC / The Superdome's transformative impact on New Orleans / Potential break-out seasons for LSU and Tulane football / Reserve, La couple arrested for killing infant daughter, abusing 13 mo old son
Eugene Green Talks: Stunt driving in New Orleans, why it needs to stop, proper enforcement and ordinances / NOPD chief search process, and criminal justice system
Kaare Talks: Religious signage in public school classrooms, and what it influences / Repackaging seafood labels with proper information of origin / Alvin Kamara meeting with Roger Goodell
Freddie King Talks: NOPD chief finalists / Bike lanes and corridors / Tujague's and historical French Quarter signage / In-fighting, divisiveness / New image of Bourbon St
Rafael Goyeneche Talks: Reporting incidents to Metro Crime Commission / Lack of transparency with NOPD chief search / Mayor Cantrell, IACP and police chief finalists background checks
Kaare Talks: School zones re-activated in Orleans Parish, and bad driving habits in New Orleans / Trump indictment for 2020 election probe / Cultural expropriation in businesses
Bret Martel Talks: Saints pre-season, and stand-outs at camp / Alvin Kamara update / Sean Payton's comments on Broncos
Kaare Talks: Excessive heat warning in the region / NY Times poll on Trump-DeSantis / Bill Cassidy endorsing Jeff Landry for La gov / 2 women injured in 7th ward shooting / Paul Reubens passing away at 70 / Saints pre-season / Cardi B throwing microphone at fan
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Beignets vs funnel cakes / Jimmy Graham / Notes and highlights from Saints camp
Michael Hecht Talks: Bruce Nolan's letter / Encouraging growth in La, but missing fundamentals / Wind farm leases / Battery production
Scot Craig Talks: Perspective on the current state of NOLA / The perfection behind Katie's fried oysters / Mislabeling New Orleans as a "deep fried" culinary culture / Trai Turner's season ending injury / Working with local youth programs, giving back to New Orleans / Defining success / Katie's and Francesca's highlights
Kaare Talks: Bruce Nolan's letter-to-the-editor in Times Picayune / Defeatist, loser mentality in New Orleans and La / Periods of growth and decline
John Young Talks: His high-marks in public office / Divisiveness between Jefferson and New Orleans / Inferior public transportation in the region / Areas of growth, renovation and challenges in Jefferson Parish
Chimene Grant Saloy Talks: Audubon's Riverfront-For-All linear park, linking Spanish Plaza to Bywater's Crescent Park / Financing and maintenance for the endeavor
Kaare Talks: Unofficially retired Saints numbers / Sean Payton ripping previous Broncos staff / City Council to receive police chief finalists rankings from IACP search company / Potential new Chik-Fil-A location on Airline and Severn in Metairie
Kaare Talks: Jimmy Graham returning to Saints / Drew Brees jersey number and other unofficially retired jersey numbers / Trump arriving in New Orleans / Feds finding child labor violations at local McDonalds / Jefferson Parish organizing coyote control plan / UNO to build $13 million track n field complex / Menhaden fishing in Louisiana state waters
JP Morrell Talks: City Council working with no transparency with the mayor for police chief search, confirmation process, and undermining the public's trust / OIG, re-defining Pontalba ordinance
Kaare Talks: NOPD Police chief search down to 3 finalists / Helena Moreno's letter to Mayor Cantrell / History of neglect and future of Buddy Bolden's home, and neglect of historical locations in the city / More car break-ins at Riverwalk, break-ins at Falstaff apartments / Cantrell's violations
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Alvin Kamara suspension / Upcoming Saints camp / British Open / Messi debuting / LSU football
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Blackened pork rib-eye, and other summer additions to Brigtsen's menu
Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airways in New Orleans, and potentially Copa Airlines / Goodwill Industries moving into former Lowe's in NOLA East / Possible Ikea store / Lease for offshore wind manufactoring / Why NOLA Coalition wasn't involved in police chief panel
Kaare Talks: Passing of Tony Bennett at 96 yrs old / NFL going after Defend New Orleans brand for logo / 4 yr old boy shot by his father in New Orleans East
Ronal Serpas Talks: The ins-and-outs of a police chief search, and how the current police chief search is being conducted
Kaare Talks: Seabrook Bridge reopening / 1969 moon landing, 54 years today / OIG's letter to city council concerning Pontalba Apt usage / If 'the fix is in' with the police chief search
Quin Hillyer Talks: Lack of bipartisanship / Patriotism / Race and congressional districting / I-10 patroling needed in NOLA East / Trans laws / Trump living as a cheater
Kaare Talks: NOPD chief search narrowing down / Mayor Cantrell's blatant disregard of rules and regulations at Pontalba Apt / Veto sessions close in Baton Rouge / Coyote problem spreading in the metro area / Ongoing development woes at Six Flags site, dysfunction of the board / La's 19 billion dollar road and construction back-log / 6 semifinalists for NOPD police chief
Oliver Thomas Talks: Violent crime hotspots / Dissention in public meetings / Police chief search / Systemic corruption and lack of transparency / Fallen tree in Jackson Square / Problems with catch-and-release of juveniles / Re-opening drawbridges / Movement of new businesses in New Orleans East, Six Flags stalemate, and Mackie Studios
Kaare Talks: Veto sessions in Baton Rouge / Goodwill Industries in the old Lowe's and the dilemma of 'big box businesses' in New Orleans East / 40+ years of stagnation in Louisiana / Charles Barkley's comments on Bud Light controversy
Joe Marino Talks: Not running for a 3rd term / House-Senate bills, veto session process / Trans health bill / Duration of sessions / Why he's voting 'no' on trans health bill / His legacy in office, pushes in Dyslexia testing and medical cannabis
Brett Martel Talks: Top story going into Saints camp / Alvin Kamara suspension / Messi arriving in Miami
Kaare Talks: State legislative veto session / String of car break-ins at Bayou Beer Garden in Mid City / Nicholls St. University namesake change? / Trans health bill
Eric Hessler Talks: The roles of PANO / His time with the NOPD / Tyrell Morris / Dwindling officer numbers / Vappie / Consent decree / Police chief search / Michelle Woodfork / Office of police monitoring / Major challenges that need to be fixed
Kaare Talks: Tyrell Morris investigation / Gregg Herbert, S&WB allegations / LSU winning the CWS over Florida / Raising Cane's opening first NYC location in Times Square
Fletcher Mackel Talks: LSU - Tulane in CWS regional, and NBA Finals
Michael Hecht Talks: Tulane Ave's growth / Feil Organization's impact in the region / NASA Michoud news / IKEA in NOLA? / Reviving Pontchartrain and Lincoln Beach projects / Goldman Sachs small business program
Frank Brigtsen Talks: New additions on the menu / Uses for okra and file (sassafras) / Shrimp and crab meat taking the place of crawfish for the season / Editing recipes for what's in season / Fish options on the menu / Teaching young chefs about consistency and quality
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell and Irvin Mayfield in Los Angeles / Restricting seafood imports from other countries
Arnie Fielkow Talks: His time and highlights as City Council Pres, and keeping his options open for future positions / 9th Ward stadium project / Original plans for Big League Dreams at Six Flags site, and Bayou Phoenix / What happened to NORD reform
Kaare Talks: Biden falling at ceremony / Tropical depression forming in gulf / Trader Joe's opening in Orleans Parish
Fletcher Mackel Talks: NBA Playoffs / LSU baseball / Saints rookies / PGA Championship
Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airlines at MSY, need for multiple terminals, and eyeing Turkish Airlines / New legislation on insurances
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Tail end of the crawfish season, and crab meat season around the corner / Pricing of crab meat / This weeks menu highlights
Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo cranks up on Bayou St John / NOPD's tire and rim upgrades / New legislature for violent crimes / Jim Brown passes away
Kaare Talks: West End Park redevelopment / Mayor Cantrell apologizing to families of 2 slain girls / State ban on youth gender-affirming care
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell speaking on the 2 female students who were killed in Treme / Sports complexes in the East and Westbank / NBA Conference Finals
Brett Martel Talks: Future of pro sports in Oakland / LSU baseball's weekend slump / PGA championships / NBA conference finals
Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo and Greek Fest around the corner / Oakland losing pro sports teams to Vegas / Martha Stewart on the SI swim cover / NBA conference finals set / House committee rejects Joe Marino legislative pay raise bill / Multiple vehicle break-ins over the weekend in CBD
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal changes with ingrediants, and current highlights from Brigtsen's menu
Michael Hecht Talks: Cruise ship industry rebounding in New Orleans / NOLA Regional Leadership Institute / Growth of NOLA Coalition, nationwide search for new police chief, and raising money for civil programs / Notable La legislation highlights
Kaare Talks: Two women gunned down in Treme / Kristen Morales still on OPSO payroll / Councilman Oliver Thomas requesting $10-$15 million investment for Six Flags development site / 2023 Saints schedule
Kaare Talks: Trump's town hall on CNN / Abortion bill in La doesn't leave legislature / Ochsner lay-offs / House bill passes, mandatory jail-time for car break-ins / NFL to release 2023 schedule tonight
Kaare Talks: Trump to speak on CNN / Fox News ripple effect of losing Tucker Carlson / State Rep Dodie Horton pushes "Don't say gay" in La legislature / Senator Mack "Bodi" White blocks air pollution monitoring bill / Mayor Cantrell's presser on yesterdays flooding, and Plaza Towers has potential developers
Kaare Talks: Heavy rainfall, flooded areas and NOLA's old, outdated pumps / Where are retention ponds / Trump found liable in civil trial / Robert DeNiro has 7th child at 79 years old / Mandina's shooter arrested / La at #50 in US News and World best states, and where could-should La be in those rankings
Kelly Schulz (New Orleans and Company) Talks: Successful news for local economy with conventions and festival season / Marketing family friendly and diverse events
Brett Martel Talks: Kim Mulkey's new recruits / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunn on SI cover / NBA playoffs
Kaare Talks: Economic impact of festivals / Trump endorsing Jeff Landy for La Gov / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne earnings in NIL money / Arkansas man murdered by teen in Hammond, on way to New Orleans for cruise / Richard's Disposal settles with city for $4.8 million
Fletcher Mackel Talks: NFL draft / Highs and lows of the NBA playoffs / Kim Mulkey's recruitment at LSU / Kentucky Derby picks
Michael Hecht Talks: NOLA Coalition / TOPS program changing rules / Future of the city's World Trade Center / Using carbon capture to power the economy / La Music and Heritage site
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Serving Jazz Festers, and current menu highlights
Kaare Talks: Jazz Festin' / Kim Mulkey's continued success / May fundraiser for Humane Society of La
Tim Rice Talks: 44 years of writing in horse racing / Process of picking horses, and how modern betting affects his newsletters / His top picks for the derby
Mike Teachworth Talks: How the CCC tolls were finally stopped, and the people who made it possible
Jeff Dorson Talks: $10K Humane In May / Push-back from lawmakers on facilities
Kaare Talks: Locals Thursday kicking off round 2 of Jazz Fest / 10 years since the CCC tolls were removed / 4 Proud Boys found guilty on seditious conspiracy / Egregious billboard advertising in New Orleans
Ed Michel Talks: Outcome from OPCD audit, and investigation of Mayor Cantrell's security detail
Brett Martel Talks: Details on the Saints draft picks and undrafted free agency / Hailey Van Lith to LSU / NBA playoffs
Kaare Talks: The start of Humane In May campaign / Sheriff Hutson's tax hike rejected by voters / Mandina's re-opens after shooting
Jeff Dorson Talks: GiveNOLA Day / Multiple Parishes with inadequite animal services
Kaare Talks: Pet food / Worldwide tourists coming in for Jazz Fest / Big ideas if the NFL Draft ever came to New Orleans / Emmett Till's accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham dies at 88 / Jerry Springer dies at 79 / Lady Tigers pick up Hailey Van Lith from Louisville
Hillyer and Henican Talk: Pres Biden's bi-partisanship, and eyeing 2nd term / Trump running in 2024 / Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon / Current situation in Ukraine / Supreme Court and the Abortion pill / Ban on assault weapons and gun control / US basing nuclear sub in S Korea
Kaare Talks: Stretch of Press Dr to be renamed as SUNO Blvd / Rec Cannabis legalization fails in Baton Rouge / Biden and Trump in 2024 / Major news networks lacking flagship hosts
Tim Morris Talks: His new career chapter at Verite News, and their mission / Carlson Tucker's exit from Fox / Bud Light controversy / Gun laws / Abortion pill ruling / Jeff Landry running for Governor, and the Republican party support / NOPD and consent decree
Brett Martel Talks: Saints in the NFL Draft / Aaron Rodgers to Jets / Zurich Classic / NBA Playoffs
Kaare Talks: Fox News not renewing Carlson Tucker's contract / CNN ousting Don Lemon / Jazz Fest kicking off / WWOZ leaving longtime French Market home for CBD
Bret Martel Talks: What seperates Zurich Classic from other PGA Tour stops / Current state of the Pels and Zion / NBA's play-in format, playoffs, and NHL looking to copy it / Jalen Hurts new contract with the Eagles / Washington Commanders franchise selling for $6 billion / Position needs for Saints in upcoming draft
Kaare Talks: Festival season / Zurich Classic at TPC La / Jalen Hurts new $255 million deal
Adolfo Garcia Talks: Rio Mar's story / Revitilizing Freret St with High Hat and Ancora / Secrets behind labeling meat / An ideal La Boca meal for a first timer / The process of La Boca's outstanding steaks and steak temps
Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest kicking off / Ft Lauderdale experiencing rare, historic rainfall / Lack of development with beaches and West End Park / Update on the Westbank high school sexual assault incident / Tinted windows bill / Pels season ends with play-in loss to OKC, and Zion's injury / NFL franchises gaining value from Saints increase
Carlton Dufrechou Talks: Inflation concerns / Increases on cash tolls and toll tags / Improvements in safety and staff / Uptick in road rage accidents / Purpose for expansion joints / Why a new bridge isn't currently feasible
Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest / Pels facing Thunder for postseason spot / Fallout from Road Home lawsuits
Dickie Brennan Talks: Growing up in the restaurant business / Opening his 1st restaurant / History of Brennan's famous gumbo / Paul Prudhomme's influence and the trout pecan dish / How their steakhouse came to be / Success of Bourbon House and Commander's / Importance of acquiring Pascal's
Brett Martel Talks: Pels fighting for a playoff spot / Masters / Lady Tigers
Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest turning 40 / La Legislative session highlights / MS Gov Tate Reeves proclaiming April as Confederate Heritage Month / Willie Mae's damaged in fire
Jason Williams Talks: Frustrations with Frickey trial / Discussions with Judge Kimya Holmes
Kaare Talks: Linda Frickey trial updates / Lady Tigers return home / Bad 70's tv / Diversion projects causing friction / Violence and incarcerations in La / United Utility Services moving to NOLA / Finland joins NATO / Pelicans losing to SAC
Brett Martel Talks: Angel Reece antics / Lady Tigers that stood out in the tourny / Kim Mulkey's leadership and impact / Pelicans winning streak, and playoff outlook
Kaare Talks: Lady Tigers winning the National title, and the post game antics of Angel Reece / Public reactions from Angel Reece's actions, and how race was thrown into it / Sports and race / Masters week at Augusta
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Vegas predictions on the Saints / Common ground between local sports media-teams and athletes / Derek Carr / Lady Tigers in the Final Four
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Dishes for peak crawfish season / Brigtsen's boiled crawfish process / Full course recommendation from starters to desserts
Kaare Talks: Trans athletes competing in college, Olympic and pro sports / Orleans Parish records 2,000 auto thefts in 90 days / Hogs Four The Cause at the Lakefront / Women's Final Four
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell making...selective...media rounds, sticking with 'softball' interviews / Kim Mulkey on transgender athletes playing basketball / Trans athletes in sports / OIG issuing audit to Orleans Parish sheriff's office / Manhattan grand jury's vote to indict Donald Trump
Eugene Green Talks: Regulations of Pontalba apartments, mayor Cantrell staying at Pontalba, French Market Corporation and OIG's reporting / Downtown homeless encampments
Kaare Talks: French Market Corp's response on mayor's Pontalba use / Council urges Vappie investigations / TopGolf-like venue coming to future downtown district / Chris Christie taking on Trump / Jazz Fest cubes / Cantrell barring city employees from speaking at consent decree public meetings / Pels on the road
Kim Mulkey Talks: Final 4 experience as a player and coach / Not over-scheduling when building the program / Working with nine new players to build cohesion / Fanaticism of LSU fans / Grinding it out in the Sweet 16 / Her lively pink jacket / P Mac's future / Playing with a different game ball / Next opponent in the tournament
Kaare Talks: Troy Henry's Six Flags site presentation / When New Orleans East was a thriving area / Big ideas for the East / Lincoln Beach redevelopment / Mass shooting at Nashville elementary school / Baton Rouge police officers killed in helicopter crash / Sheriff Hutson terminating 4 top assistants / Pels in Portland / Kim Mulkey's success at Baylor and LSU
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Rise of LSU Lady Tigers success / Zion's return
Michael Hecht Talks: Big Fish Games studio hub coming to New Orleans / Techstars to launch business accelerator program in New Orleans / Potential fuel plant in St James Parish / Competition within Louisiana port system
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's new, seasonal crawfish dishes / Current rendition of his seafood platter / Beef and pork dishes on his menu / Desserts to balance it all out
Kaare Talks: Mayor's press conference at blighted Gert Town carwash / Lady Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen
Ghassan Korban Talks: Taking on challenges with excitement / New projects/ Delivering on promises on deadlines / Losing close to half of water production due to leaks / Pres Biden's trickle funds / How over-billing, debt-loops occur / Smart meters to rectify billing issues / Handling bad-apples in the department / Funding and space for retention ponds
Jeff Dorson Talks: Rescuing emaciated animals in Oakdale, and the serious charges implemented
Kaare Talks: Registrar of voters releasing information on signatures / Cantrell trying to re-instate Vappie to her security team
Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall effort fallout, Cantrell response / Ray Brandt succession
Kaare Talks: Sandra Wilson to hold press conference on thrown out signatures / Moreno seeking update from task force / Cantrell to write a book? / Racial dysfunction in New Orleans
Ron Foreman Talks: Residing over multiple properties within the institute / Audubon's impact in the region and country / His long tenure with Audubon and his future / New repairs on Magazine St around the park and zoo, future openings / His dream list of accomplishments before retiring
Joe Marino Talks: His experience as a state rep, potential legislative pay raises, and new legislation related to dyslexia
Kaare Talks: The failures of the recall effort
Brett Martel Talks: Lady Tigers into the Sweet 16 / Zurich Classic media day / Pels on the road / Roger Goodell / LSU baseball
Kaare Talks: Flood pumps in New Orleans corroded just 5 years in / La port system having separate, competing boards / Teen involved in Linda Frickey death found incompetent for trial / Officer Vappie books 16+ hours on timesheet for mayor's junket detail / Roger Goodell's extension with the NFL
Congressman Garret Graves Talks: His decision to not run for state Governor and the current state of things in La
Michael Hecht Talks: Venture Global-LNG plant phases / $3 billion levee project in Plaquemines / Shell investing in wind-turbine farm in the gulf / New rail-line from NOLA to BR
Frank Brigtsen Talks: The standard Brigtsen's dishes that people return for / Gratification from making people happy / Menu recommendations for the weekend
Kaare Talks: Wildlife and Fisheries taking pet nutria away from Bucktown couple / Judge Medley seeking ad-hoc judge in recall case
Ed Michel Talks: The office of IG's purpose / Comparison to Jefferson Parish office of IG / Mayor's usage of Pontalba Apt / Upcoming reports
William Tate Talks: Divisions under the LSU umbrella / LSU's bus tour of partners around Louisiana / Quality of academics at LSU
Kaare Talks: Office of IG says mayor should leave Pontalba Apartment / Ownership and laws of the Pontalba Apts / Recall donations from Rick Farrell upwards to 96% of total donations / Dickie Brennan's group purchasing Pascal Manale's
Kaare Talks: Sheriff Hutson using taxpayer money for hotel accommodations / 17 yr old robbed by gunpoint by 2 females in NOLA East / Racist slur on banana at St Paddy's parade / Stagnation in Louisiana / T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion
Will Wade Talks: Taking on new challenges at McNeese St / Feeling confident about moving the program / His previous scouting gigs with the NBA / Leaving LSU / NCAA allegations
Brett Martel Talks: Will Wade at McNeese St / Changes with Saints D-line / Derek Carr coming to New Orleans / Lady Tigers as Final Four favorite / Zion to return before playoffs
Kaare Talks: Being caught between extremes after posting video at a shooting range / Gun owners vs gun zealots / Demographics of recall effort signees
Michael Hecht Talks: Mayor Cantrell signing contract for national police chief search, and on-sceen services / Morris Bart folks stepping in with DA's office / MSY's new access road plan, and MSY's success stories / Bayou Phoenix in NOLA East / Covington's Globalstar striking deal with Apple
Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's crawfish dishes, return of their seafood platter, Lent dishes and strawberry season
Fletcher Mackel Talks: Chicago-Carolina deal / Saints signing Derek Carr / Zion's injury
Kaare Talks: Demographics of recall effort signees / Saints offering Jameis Winston a new deal, and more!
Hillyer vs Henican: Additional footage from Jan 6 Insurrection / Double standards of the left and right / Fox News-Dominion lawsuit / Ukraine weaponry / Djokovic exemption / Biden's tax proposal
Jeff Dorson Talks: How shipping containers are being used as animal shelters
Kaare Talks: Judge Medley signing recall petition / City Council looking into Cantrell's mailers / Tucker Carlson
Kaare Talks: Six Flags deal between city and Bayou Phoenix / Governor Edwards endorsing former DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson for Governor / Mayor Cantrell back on vacay...this time in Miami / First Lady Jill Biden to visit Louisiana Cancer Research Center / MSY landing $8 million in federal funding for upgrades
Jeff Dorson Talks: Humane Society of La's "Humane May" campaign / Success of Mardi Gras horse adoption program / Brand new NOLA Wildlife Center
Michael Hecht Talks: New business developments at Michoud facility in the East
Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's new on Brigtsen's menu and seasonal crawfish dishes
Fletcher Mackel Talks: New sports show coming to WDSU TV / Derek Carr to Saints / LSU Lady Tigers / Pels struggling
Kaare Talks: Inefficiency of the La-SPCA / Mayor Cantrell threatening legal action on recall effort
Joe Raspanti Talks: What Cantrell's lawsuit may include / Kamara pleading 'not guilty' in Vegas assault
Eileen Carter Talks: Kyle Ardoin and the new agreement / How tech affects their numbers
Kaare Talks: Belligerent drivers and "repairs" to streets in New Orleans / Zurich Classic around the corner / Various data services crunching recall effort's numbers
Fox 8 Legal Analyst Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall organizers in court, Mandamus Action
AP's Brett Martel Talks: Pels increase in value, Zion injury / P Mac drawing large crowds for LSU basketball
Kaare Talks: The latest with recall effort, Pels value and more
Fletcher Mackel Talks: USFL expanding stadiums for upcoming season / Saints QB situation / Zion's injury
Michael Hecht Talks: A successful Carnival season / NOLA Coalition and public safety / Jump-starting NOLA East / Keys to a successful city
Kaare Talks: City Council looking into Cantrell mailers / Future interstate corridors in La / Recall effort's grass-roots approach / N.O.'s infrastructure checklist
Rafael Goyeneche Talks: How the MCC works with the public and media with handling reports / The D.A.'s approach to gun cases / Recall effort's mandamus act, and Mayor's response
Kaare Talks: Carlson Tucker trial /New I-14 route to pass through central La, and potential interstate route from downtown New Orleans to KC / Biloxi considers sky ride along stretch of beach / Pels in Toronto / Recall effort voter purge
Kaare Talks: Various cuts of steak / Recall effort hands in signatures to registrar of voters, and confidence in New Orleans voters / More videos released of Alvin Kamara attack in Vegas / Miracle on Ice turns 43 yrs old / Over 170 gun arrests made in New Orleans, but with mind-boggling caveats / The Masters charging absurd prices for tickets and food / Mardi Gras 2023 hits warmest day temps in recorded history / US sees a number of train derailments in recent weeks, with addition of lines coming to New Orleans area
Eileen Carter Talks: The recall effort surpassing the needed signatures, and what's next once signatures are verified
Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell flipping off riders during Tucks parade / Recall effort surpassing goal / 5 shot, 1 killed on Bacchus parade / 5% of US mass shootings taking place in Orleans Parish / President Biden visiting Kyiv with President Zelensky
Metro Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche: Recall effort's mandamus action / Cantrell's mailer debacle / Potential investigations on Cantrell / Michelle Woodfork's work as interim chief, and investigations
Jeff Dorson from Humane Society of La: New program that's finding homes for Mardi Gras horses / Dog fighting in Louisiana
Recall Effort Attorney Laura Cannizzaro: The action behind a mandamus action and what it means for the recall effort
Kaare Talks: Parade traffic picking up as Mardi Gras rolls into peak-time / Recall effort's lawsuit / Mardi Gras weather / Mayor Cantrell's disposition when skirting around questions / Investigations into Michelle Woodfork / Las Vegas grand jury indicts Alvin Kamara / Tiger Woods back on the course
Eileen Carter Talks: Closing in on the ultimate goal for the recall effort
Kaare Talks: Michigan State mass shooting / New Orleanians of all races being numb to violent crime / Former S. Carolina Gov Nikki Haley announces Presidential run / Derek Carr released by Raiders / Pels win on the road, despite injuries / Apathy of New Orleans voters
Attorney Joe Raspanti: Jeffrey Vappie and Mayor Cantrell's poor judgement
AP's Brett Martel: Derek Carr / Zion's injury / Lady Tigers vs S Carolina / Super Bowl /
Kaare Talks: Recall effort in the home stretch / 4 balloons shot down within US air-space in the last week / Chiefs and Eagles in the Super Bowl / La Political Hall of Fame...or Shame
WDSU's Fletcher Mackel: Saints and Derek Carr / Super Bowl LVII / Naming of the P-Mac's court / Kim Mulkey's Lady Tigers vs Dawn Staley's Gamecocks / Pel's trade
GNO Inc's Michael Hecht: LNG diversions in Europe and China / NOLA Coalition press conference
Brigtsen's own Frank Brigtsen: Dante Village development / New seasonal additions to his menu Mardi Gras and Lent / soup vs bisque
Kaare Talks: Cantrell recall effort moving closer to goal / Zulu-Irvin Mayfield / Chinese-made Mardi Gras throws
Dr. Peter Scharf: His career in Criminology / Taxpayer costs for incarcerations / Working with inmates as rehabilitation / Community leadership, and getting everyone on the same page for a better future
Kaare talks: Pres Biden's SOTU / Blazing Saddles released 49 years ago today / Saints meeting with QB David Carr / Zion out with injury, Willie Green maximizing his players / Zulu and Irvin Mayfield
Kaare talks: Recall effort organizers asking OIG to investigate Cantrell's mailers, and facing Times Pic over request for names / What's happened to NOLA East? / New Orleans and Louisiana needing major, essential changes to grow
AP's Brett Martel chats: Saints new defensive coordinator / Pels back on track / Lebron on Kyrie Irving / Lady Tigers vs S. Carolina / Super Bowl pick
Fletcher Mackel: Sean Payton in the AFC with Denver, Russell Wilson / Pelicans injuries and road slip
Frank Brigtsen: Dishes for the busy Carnival crowd, his meuniere sauce, and menu suggestions for Brigtsen's 1st timers
Kaare talks: GOP proudly wearing AR-15 lapel pins and political parties 'shooting themselves in the foot' / Chinese 'weather balloon' shut down (not shot) by the Pentagon / Bizarre winds on Mt Washington in New Hampshire
Quin Hillyer vs Ellis Henican topics: Treatment from police based on race, ethics of insurance fraud and injury attorney scams, Ilhan Omar, Marjorie Taylor Green, the current state of the country, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Hunter Biden /
Kaare talks: Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork announcing crime fighting plan / Mayor Cantrell sending out $50k worth of mailers touting "accomplishments" / ATM smash-n-grab at Tchoup Stop / Lakeview dog-napping incident with Humane Society's Jeff Dorson / Mardi Gras season gearing up / City council considering shutting down businesses that fail to address crime / Casino monopoly in New Orleans
WWL TV's Ralph Malbrough talks Sean Payton's move to Denver / Kaare on: St. Bernard Parish suing to block Port of N.O.'s container terminal, Cantrell recall effort landing major benefactor in Walk On's Rick Farrell, 800+ vehicles stolen in N.O. in 2023, Susan Hutson and Kristen Morales, extra police help for Mardi Gras, and NOLA's 'loser mentality'
Kaare and coach Kim Mulkey talk: Bringing excitement back into the program, building a consistent team, her work ethic, mentors, coaching amazing talent, players that are standing out, defensive mindset on the court, coaching in other leagues, learning from other coaches, the P-Mac's vibe and future renovations, experiences at La Tech and Baylor, and facing #1 S. Carolina
LSU Lady Tigers coach Kim Mulkey talks: Bringing excitement back into the program, building a consistent team, her work ethic, mentors, coaching amazing talent, players that are standing out, defensive mindset on the court, coaching in other leagues, learning from other coaches, the P-Mac's vibe and future renovations, experiences at La Tech and Baylor, and facing #1 S. Carolina / Kaare on Sean Payton signing with the Denver Broncos
Rafael Goyeneche returns to discuss January homicides, criminal justice, Mardi Gras concerns, and the consistent automobile thefts thoughout Orleans Parish / AP's Brett Martel is live from the P-Mac talking LSU bball, Sean Payton, Super Bowl LVII
GNO Inc's Michael Hecht chats Breeze Airways and Air France at MSY, and Avondale Shipyard uncertainty / Travers Mackel's brother talks movies, television and a little sports: Sean Payton leaning towards Arizona Cardinals, Pels in a slump, LSU womens ball looking strong, and NFL Conference Championships / Chef Frank chats on the vibe at Brigtsen's, the process behind their braised lamb, and his Carnival menu
Mayor Cantrell denies affair during presser / History of the Freedom Fighters / Humane Society of La's Jeff Dorson talks dog fighting in Crowley, and new rescue housing / US kills ISIS leader in Somalia
Coach Dale Brown candidly shares poignant stories, moments and perspective from his life, on and off the court!
S&WB's Ghassan Korban talks preparations for storms and modernizing it's systems / Coach Dale Brown candidly shares poignant stories, moments and perspective from his life, on and off the court / New Orleans & Company's Kevin Ferguson discusses Recycle Dat, a more sustainable Mardi Gras / Kaare talks: Pels dealing with injuries, death of LSU student, history of the 1961 Freedom Riders, Chinese made Mardi Gras throws
Nolatoya.org's Eileen Carter hypes increase in recall momentum, challenges along the way, and making the final push / Councilman Oliver Thomas talks Lincoln Beach and revitalizing the city's natural resources, Cantrell recall effort and illegal dumping in Nola East / Kaare on Mardi Gras throws needing a major upgrade, and the mass shooting in Baton Rouge
WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks: Saints retaining Allen and Carmichael, Saints QB dilemma, Sean Payton, Pels injuries, LSU and Tulane bball / Frank Brigtsen chats his signature dishes, some of his favorite dishes and people he admires in the local culinary scene, sweetbreads, and his carnival menu
Mayor Cantrelle denies affair with personal security guard / Saints retain offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr / Gov Edwards, various port leaders not involved in discussions with Avondale Shipyard / NOLA's Queen of Soul, Irma Thomas chats career longevity and high marks, being named Honorary Muse for Krewe of Muses, and performing with her favorites / Kaare and Humane Society of La's Jeff Dorson talk the abhorrent dog fighting in Crowley, La
Rafael Goyeneche talks a slew of potential violations on the mayor / More of Kaare's takes on Irvin Mayfield, Sean Payton's coaching future, and the Pontalba Apartments
Kaare talks MLK's legacy / Irvin Mayfield hired for Zulu event, fresh after early prison release / 6 college students robbed at gunpoint in Uptown campus area / Animal abuse documented in Harvey / Beldon "Noonie Man" Batiste talks recall effort, petitions and closing in on the ultimate goal / AP's Brett Martel chats Pels, LSU and Tulane hoops, and Sean Payton's coaching future, and NFL playoffs
2023 Jazz Fest lineup announced / Saints retain Dennis Allen as head coach / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht and Port of South La CEO Paul Matthews talk: Port of South La's purchase and plans for Avondale Shipyard, River District development, and other highlights from GNO Inc's annual luncheon / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats Susan Spicer's award ceremony, new additions to Brigtsen's Carnival menu, and what's in season
Metro Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche talks the latest from recent meetings with the mayor and council, new tech to assist officers, and Karen Carter Peterson / Guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck passes away at 78 / City Hall selects firm to repair downtown Municipal Auditorium
Orleans Parish kicks off 2023 with 13 murders in 8 days, 240 cars stolen in 10 days / Councilman Freddie King chats his new seat in office, and his ideas to combat crime / Lt Gov Billy Nungesser talks his decision to not run for state Gov, what he wants to accomplish with tourism in the future, and current candidates in the race / Tulane Green Wave finish 8th and 9th in national football polls / Criminals plow a truck through Tastee's on Broad and Esplanade, stealing ATM and driving off
Where was the 'enhanced' NOPD patrol over the weekend? / City Councilman Oliver Thomas talks the consistent break-ins during games, criminal justice, and his plans to make a difference / Endymion drops Mel Gibson from grand marshal spot / Damar Hamlin discharged from Cincinnati hospital / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel chats: CFB National Championship, Pelicans roster depth, and Saints
It's a Frank Brigtsen and Susan Spicer take-over on The Neutral Ground, talking candidly about the Ella Brennan Awards, Nola culinary history and more!
Breathing tube removed from Damar Hamlin / Gayle Benson donates medical equipment to local rec facilities...meanwhile...Mayor Cantrell attempts to glom onto it all / NOPD announces patroling for parking lots around Dome and arena / 20% increase in Tulane's fall enrollment following Cotton Bowl / WDSU's Fletcher Mackel: Damar Hamlin, Tulane football, Saints and Pels / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht talks Tulane enrollment increase / Ella Brennan Award winning chefs Frank Brigtsen and Susan Spicer hijack the Neutral Ground
Fresh off their Cotton Bowl victory, Troy Dannen joins Kaare to discuss Tulane's historic season from the Athletic Director's perspective, and additions coming to campus!
Tulane's Troy Dannen discusses Tulane's historic season from an athletic director's perspective / More than 40 vehicles broken into at (a typically safe and quiet) River Ridge condo property / No Latoya recall effort over 50% from goal / Damar Hamlin showing signs of improvement, his foundation currently north of $6 million in donations
Kaare and Coach Fritz talk Tulane's historic season, capped with the dramatic Cotton Bowl win over USC
Bills defender collapses on the field, suffers cardiac arrest / Tulane head coach Willie Fritz discusses a historic season, capping it off with a Cotton Bowl win vs USC / LSU devours Purdue in Citrus Bowl / N.O. at homicide rate highest in 27 years / Longtime, local radio host John Osterlind passes away at 55 / Brett Martel talks Damar Hamlin, and Tulane's Cotton Bowl win
74 yr old restaurant owner sets fire to rival restaurant in Kenner / Illegal tire dumping in Michoud continues / Soccer legend Pele passes away at 82 / Rafael Goyeneche discusses the city's historic homicide rate / Zion dominates 2nd half in win over Timberwolves / Kaare on the Times Picayune-Nola.com's recent article on the Bywater, and gentrification in the city
New Orleans defrosts from holiday freeze / More than 70% of Southwest flights cancelled over holidays / Green Wave arrive in Dallas for Cotton Bowl / At least 10 mass shootings in New Orleans in 2022
Many parts of the US experiencing hard freezes, and more to come / Former NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas talks Shaun Ferguson's retirement, interim chief Michelle Woodfork, upcoming national search for a new chief and what goes into finding the right candidate / Tiger Bait's Mike Scarborough talks Brian Kelly's recruitment at LSU / Humane Society of La's Jeff Dorson talks pet preparations for the upcoming freezing weather / Zelenskyy receives 2-to-3 minute standing ovation with address to Congress
Zelenskyy to speak with US Congress, Ukraine receiving $1.85 billion aide from US / New Orleans DA Jason Williams drops the ball on 30 day window to try 16 yr old assailant Cruz Matute as adult / New Orleans OIG hires 9 new employees
Mayor Cantrell names Capt Michelle Woodfork as interim police chief / Ronald Gasser pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter of Joe McKnight / A frigid Christmas is ahead
MacKenzie Scott donates more than $28 million to New Orleans schools / Tulane's Willie Fritz named as finalist for coach of the year award / Freezing temps are blowing in for the holiday week / AP's Brett Martel talks Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, LSU in the Citrus Bowl, Drew Brees as Purdue as asst coach, Saints at frigid Cleveland, and Pels on the road
More than a dozen tornadoes reported yesterday across the southern La region / Murderer of 2 Bay St Louis police officers identified, officers identified / Kaare on the Fox News release about Mayor Cantrell recall effort / Drew Brees will be Purdue's asst coach for Citrus Bowl
Tornado warnings scattered around the metro area and beyond / Joe Giarrusso gives his insights into the NOLA police chief search / Outreach Director Patrick Uloth talks his journey to Springfield Wellness and his partnership with Mission 22 foundation / Woman kills 2 police officers in Bay St Louis, commits suicide / Feds hike intrest rates / Tornadoes reported in Lower 9, Arabi, Gretna, Killona, New Iberia and Keithville / Mayor Cantrell has not paid back absurd hotel expenses
New poll says conservatives want 'Trump-ism without Trump' / 9 year NOPD veteran officer found dead in Gentilly / Pelicans on red-hot winning streak / Ms State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Councilman Eugene Green talks the current process into searching for a new police chief / Chik Fil A opens at Tulane and Carrollton / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel talks the Saints being fined by the NFL, Tulane heading to the Cotton Bowl vs USC, LSU vs Purdue at the Citrus Bowl, and Pels current dominance
Kaare looks back at the week in local news / WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks the current state of Saints football and Tulane's magical bowl season / Chef Frank Brigtsen talks his appearance on Emeril's new show on Roku, "Emeril Cooks", seasonal ingredients and the latest on Brigtsen's menu
More than 20 cars broken into during Pels game near arena / Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap / 4 people shot at Dollar Tree in Gentilly / Councilman Oliver Thomas talks the good, bad, and ugly in the city
Tom Brady and the Bucs break the Saints play-off hopes with game winning TD / Rafael Goyeneche from the Metro Crime Commission talks Shawn Ferguson's retirement, new pay raises and benefits, and open transparency with choosing a new chief / Could Lt. Jonette Williams be anointed as new police chief before the new appointee deadline?
Kaare on: Orleans Parish picking up multiple Chik Fil A locations, cruise ship survivor who spent 15 hrs overboard / Brett Martel talks: Tulane winning AAC Championship and facing USC in the Cotton Bowl, LSU vs Purdue in the Citrus Bowl, Deon Sanders as a coach, and Saints vs Bucs on MNF
GNO Inc's Michael Hecht talks: President Macron embraced during New Orleans visit, Air France at MSY, NOLA Coalition, and GDP growth / AG Jeff Landry sets up tip-line for suspected teachers or librarians "sharing LGBTQ material to minors" / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats additions to his menu and what's in season at Brigtsen's / #18 Tulane hosting historic AAC Championship against #22 UCF / #11 LSU visits #1 Georgia for SEC Championship / Kaare comments on President Macron's speech at NOMA
Will New Orleans spit-shine the city for Macron's visit? / JP Morrell states he wants a new police chief / Humane Society of La Exec Dir Jeff Dorson adds clarity to the Spencer family story / Does New Orleans do a good job with bike lines? / Jayden Daniels expected to start against Georgia
Kaare discusses the family dog that was accidentally euthanized at a LASPCA facility, the inefficency of LASPCA, and Emmanual Macron's upcoming trek around New Orleans
Car break-ins reported at Pels game / 4 carjackings in 6 hours, today / NOPD arrest teen involved in Bourbon St. shooting / World Cup: USA defeats Iran to move onto knockout round / Conference championships on Saturday for LSU and Tulane
Coach Willie Fritz talks a historic season with the Green Wave, and if he will move onto Georgia Tech next season
Another Bourbon St. shooting over the weekend / Is Bourbon St. past due for a major re-imagining? / The 4-wheeler problems in Orleans Parish / Tulane hosts AAC Championship this weekend, and could Willie Fritz move onto another team after the season / AP's Brett Martel discusses Saints and LSU losses, Tulane's success and Willie Fritz / Tulane head coach Willie Fritz talks a historic season and if he will move onto Georgia Tech next season
French President Emmanuel Macron may visit New Orleans next week / College playoff selection day is around the corner / Turducken or nah?
Kaare talks Thanksgiving dishes and traditions / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel talks the latest with Saints, Pelicans, Tulane, and LSU
Kaare rounds up another week of Mayor Cantrell's bungles / Fletcher Mackel talks Saints injuries, Brian Kelly's leadership at LSU, Tulane's massive win over SMU and success, and debates Kaare on the dichotomy of Sean Payton / Michael Hecht chats the Artemis rocket, return of Hubig's Pies, renaming New Orleans East, and GDP growth in the city / Chef Frank Brigtsen updates us on Thanksgiving orders, price hikes on ingrediants, and his current menu
Councilman Eugene Green talks new considerations for City Hall and Teri Wright story / Quin Hillyer vs Ellis Henican: Respect For Marriage Act, midterm results, Trump's announcement for 2024 presidency, which party is more splintered, who will the parties endorse for presidency / Kaare on the Teri Wright debacle, investigation and presser on Mayor Cantrelle's use of the Pontalba Apartment, and NASA's Artemis launch
Steve Scalise elected as House Majority Leader / DA Jason Williams and Chief of Civil Rights Division Emily Maw talk the fallout from the Len Davis / Nolatoya.org's Eileen Carter and "Noonie Man" Batiste with the newest updates from their campaign / Kaare on Brian Kelly's leadership at LSU, compared to Ed Orgeron
WGNO's LBJ talks with Kaare about his career in broadcasting and local radio, impact of Ruby and Lucille Bridges and The McDonogh 3 / Habana Outpost is set for opening in French Quarter, after years of draw-back from nearby residents / Sen. John Kennedy considering run as Governor / 3 University of Virginia football players fatally shot on campus / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel talks career highlights, current state of the Saints, LSU's tight win against Arkansas, and Tulane's loss to UCF
Fletcher Mackel: #7 LSU at Arkansas, #16 Tulane hosts #22 UCF, Pels and Saints / Michael Hecht: Chevron's new project, Lafitte Greenway and the growth of Mid-City, Habana Outpost coming to Rampart and Esplanade, another fail on the Six Flags site, branding campaigns in Nola East / Kaare on the Mayor-Pontalba investigation / Chef Frank: History of the Los Islenos in St Bernard, cooking with sugar, and the latest offerings from Brigtsen's / Kaare talks a big weekend of local sports
Is City Hall moving to a new location? / Kaare on the fallout of election results / Lee Zurik investigates Cantrell's guest at city owned Pontalba Apartment
Nolatoya.org's Eileen Carter passionately talks a stolen sign-up sheet and upcoming press conference / Les East chats sports, discusses national elections and his new book, "Donkeys, Elephants, and Giraffes" / Kaare on the election's local amendments
Fletcher Mackel talks: Michael Thomas injury, Saints-Ravens, #10 LSU hosts #6 Bama / #19 Tulane at Tulsa / Michael Hecht on: Port development, new toll road in St. Bernard, NEXUS clean energy center and athletics expansion at UNO / Resilia non-profit raises $35 million with Series-B fund, NOPD funding for upgrades, and River District development
Another edition of Hillyer vs Henican / Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy passes away / Humane Society of La Jeff Dorson chats the upcoming Afternoon For Animals campaign and much more / Michael Thomas back on IR, out for the rest of the season
St James Parish residents evacuated after chemical leak, due to train derailment / Arrest warrants issued for the idiots stunt driving on 4 wheelers through-out New Orleans / Feds lift interest rates 3.75% - 4%
City says they will start to "crack down" on expired tags / City council to approve mayor's top appointees / Kaare on the illegal 4-wheelers being driven around the city / Are N.O. metro area drivers the worst? / AP's Brett Martel talks a Saints win, Zion's return to the Pels lineup, LSU vs Bama, and Tulane's rise in the rankings
Fletcher Mackel previews Saints-Raiders, and debates Kaare on the Saints QB situation / Mayor Cantrell reportedly pays $29,000 back to city / Michael Hecht talks 'city management systems' not existing in New Orleans, and growth of NOLA Coalition / Chef Frank Brigsten chats bisque vs soup vs chowder, highlights from Brigtsen's diverse menu, and their Thanksgiving menu / Nancy Pelosi's husband attacked by home intruder
Mayor Cantrell to sign new city trash contracts / Canal St needs to level up / Pels begin west coast trip in Phoenix tomorrow night
Mayor Cantrell now covering out of pocket expenses, says Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montano / Algiers woman pulled out of vehicle by carjacker / Florida lawyer who successfully fought state helmet laws, dies in motorcycle crash...and wasn't wearing a helmet / Pels knock off Mavs, despite injured starters / Experts now say Blues was invented in New Orleans, not Mississippi Delta
Mayor Cantrell adds police and blight priorities to spending plan / Marrero boy shot by suspect who was breaking into cars / Kaare and callers talk NOLA neighborhoods / Three injured Pels starters to miss Mavs game
NOPD investigates carjacking in Lakeview, with infant in car / Tulane moves up in national rankings to #23, LSU up to #18 / Is it time for a modern span on the Causeway? / Martel Monday: AP's Bret Martel looks back at Tulane, LSU, Pels, and previews LSU-Bama
Fletcher Mackel reviews a Saints loss to Arizona and a Pels win to start the season, previews #25 Tulane hosting Memphis, and LSU-Ole Miss / Michael Hecht talks the impact of NOLA Coalition, RISE Act in La, Tulane receiving $1.2 million grant to develop clean hydrogen, cost-of-living worsening for Louisiana, Mic'd Up program for the NOLA music industry, and Web3 tech seminar coming to the city / Chef Frank talks the latest deliciousness from Brigtsen's
Saints vs Cardinals for Thursday Night Football / Pels kick off their season with a big win over the Nets / Cantrell's FTNO under fire after ex-director claims $1 million+ in city funds / Municipal Auditorium to be remodeled into mixed use venue / Quin Hillyer talks: Putin declaring martial law, how Quin got involved and made a career in politics, his political ideals and bi-partisanship, Bill Maher, James Carville, identity politics, and Steve Scalise / Jeff Dorson talks Humane Society of La's history and mantra
Kaare on notable blighted properties in New Orleans / Pels open the regular season at Brooklyn / Steve Scalise shows hypocrisy in newly released footage from Jan 6 / Bourbon St not included in new "to-do" list, and re-imagining Bourbon / Tulane vs Memphis moved to ESPN2
Helena Moreno's bodyguard cleared of "stalking" Cantrell / Vehicles broken into during lunchtime at Frankie & Johnny's in Uptown / McDonald's employees forced into store freezer by gun-point / N.O. Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche talks crime stats, lack of political leadership, Sheriff Hudson's lack of experience, inmate population / Cassie Schirm reporting that mayor Cantrell cancels trip to Argentina / Kaare on the major developments coming to Kenner
Mayor Cantrell takes to the airways again...this time to Buenos Aires, Argentina for another world mayor's summit / Eileen Carter from nolatoya.org updates us on the recall effort / Martel Monday: Brett Martel looks at Saints-Cardinals, LSU's win over Florida and Tulane now ranked #25 with USF win
Does Fletcher Mackel sing in the shower? Does Fletcher's mom and dad like Kaare? Also...a preview of weekend football: Saints-Bengals, LSU-Florida, and Tulane-USF / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht talks Jon Deere's new factory in Thibodaux, and LCMC aquiring Tulane hospitals / Chef Frank Brigtsen talks his James Beard award, nominations, local chefs community, new highlights from his menu, and the process behind brown butter-Meuniere sauce
Florida man charged with neglect, leaves granddaughter after returning rental car / More on Mayor Cantrell's accusations of stalking / DA Jason Williams talks uptick in police presence, using new dashboards for transparency and accountability, and Voice of the Victims of Crime / Donald Trump subpeoned to testify on Jan 6 hearing
Chas Roemer discusses companies that he and his late dad started, short-sighted politics and lack of change in La, his dad's legacy, what he feels La needs for an upswing, and if he's eyeing politics again / Mayor Cantrell criticizes recall effort contributors...who also backed Cantrell's campaign / Cantrell accuses Helena Moreno's bodyguard of stalking / Local con-man Fred Heebe named 'king' of DC Mardi Gras /
Coach Jimmy Burrow chats his son's success and the Joe Burrow Foundation / Conservative pundit Quin Hillyer discusses: The IRS destroying tax records, Herschel Walker, John Fetterman, and Latoya Cantrell / Councilman Oliver Thomas talks New Orleans East development: The current Six Flags deal, on-going tire dumping, and fiasco with trash contractors / Kaare on Mayor Cantrell's trip to Amsterdam, illegal tire dumping in the east and lack of development
Senator Tommy Tuberville under fire for blatant racist comments / Kanye West also under fire for anti-semantic comments / Kaare on how to improve the Earhart Expressway / How did New Orleans get the Saints? / Martel Monday: AP's Bret Martel recaps a Saints win over Seattle, LSU's loss to Tennessee, a win for Tulane over ECU, and the Pel's pre-season opener
Fletcher Mackel talks Pels preseason opener vs Detroit, LSU vs Tennessee, Tulane hosts ECU, and Saints visit Seahawks / GNO Inc's Josh Fleig on Gov Edwards visiting the Avondale Global Gateway opening, and the various visions for it / Chef Frank chats some of his personal favorites from his menu, and Brigsten's menu for the weekend / Mayor Cantrell travels to Amsterdam for Bloomberg CityLab Conference & Mayor's Innovation Studio
AG Jeff Landry is running for Governor in 2023 / Shot N.O. Deputy constable identified and suspect is in custody / Sheriff Susan Hutson's #2 fired / Tension between Biden and DeSantis shows in Florida meeting
Fletcher Mackel previews Tulane-Houston, LSU-Auburn, Saints-Vikings in London, talks Heath Allen's retirement, and Pels pre-season / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht with the latest in local economics and national venture capital investments / Chef Frank Brigtsen spotlights dishes from his menu, and talks his process for gumbo
Hurricane Ian leaves path of damage through Florida / Inspector General Ed Michel discusses the latest audits on city hall and S&WB, worth $2 billion in street and water projects / N.O. Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche details the obtained records of Mayor Cantrelle living in city owned luxery apartment / Jeff Dorson with updates from the Humane Society of La
Hurricane Ian lands in Florida as a CAT 4 / Heath Allen retiring from WDSU 6 / Inspector General Ed Michel talks: IG dept needing access to all city expenditures for efficiency, S&WB employees using illegal handicap permits, threatening social media posts and attack from employee and follow-up
Superdome open to hosting Bucs-Chiefs due to hurricane Ian / Fall temps settling into the city / Signatures reach 20% in Cantrell recall effort / JP Morrell talks what the city can do to have the mayor re-pay for flight upgrades / Kaare on Latoya Cantrell's beligerent comments / Zion Williamson looking slim and ripped at Pels camp
Kaare reads Shaun Randolph's open letter / Shaun Randoph discusses the purpose of his letter, clearing rumors regarding his position and frozen funds; calling attention to incidents of corruption, people connected to Mayor Cantrelle, funding for non-profits, and his closing thoughts / You Night founder Lisa McKenzie chats the upcoming Ribbons Rock The Runway gala, in support of cancer survivors / Mayor Cantrelle pushes to end NOPD consent decree / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel looks back at LSU's blow-out win over New Mexico, and tough losses for Tulane and Saints
The Jetsons debuted 60 years today / Civil District Court freezes Mayor Cantrell's Wisner Trust Fund / Fletcher Mackel talks: Sean Payton returning to football, Kaare and Fletcher debate Payton's impact, and previews Saints, LSU, and Tulane / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats the newest from Brigtsen's menu / Judge blocks permits for Formosa petrochemical plant
City Council looks to freeze Mayor Cantrell's non-profit / NOPD increases patrol deployment / WAFB's Jacques Doucet chats the NCAA's violations on LSU football / Jeff Dorson checks in from the Humane Society of La / Sean Payton wants back in the NFL
Councilman Oliver Thomas discusses his neice being involved in New Orleans East shooting, his actions going forward, and getting everyone on the same page to fight crime / City Council's ordinance on the mayor's spending / Updates on re-call LaToya / S&WB pumping lake water out of Bayou St John
Rafael Goyeneche discusses: Political failure, public out-cry for safety, pro active policing, impact of consultants working with NOPD, prosecution and crime data / 16 yr old convicted as adult for Harahan carjacking, faces 55 years in prison / Kaare shares Steve Spurrier story / Top venture-capital investment markets in the US
Kaare talks: Cardell Hayes, Mayor Cantrell recall effort, conundrum of politics and racism in New Orleans / Bret Martel breaks down a tough loss for the Saints and big wins for Tulane and LSU
3 children killed in house fire in Gretna / Fletcher Mackel previews Saints-Bucs, LSU-Miss St, and Tulane-Kansas St / Jeff Dorson talks up the Humane Society of La / Kaare on animal abusers / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats the latest from Brigtsen's in the Riverbend
Ronal Serpas discusses his family and background, pros-cons during his tenure, what needs to be done to fight crime in New Orleans, impact of the departments 10 day consultation, pro-active policing, thoughts on John Linder and Fausto Pichardo, reasons to eliminate districting, what it takes to be police chief in New Orleans, utilizing resources, and driving down crime / Louisiana bond commission approves $39 million for S&WB power plant / Roger Federer retiring from tennis / Kaare previews a weekend of local NCAA and NFL, and tells stories from his sports talk days with Buddy D
Rafaeal Goyeneche details new deployment of 200+ officers, Fausto Pichardo's role as a consultant, public outrage towards Mayor Cantrelle, and re-districting officers / Where are the non-biased news programs on prime-time network tv? / Ukraine troops gain control, pushing Russian soldiers back to border / Longtime radio DJ Real Robert Mitchell passes away
Armed suspect in car chase tossed weapon during police pursuit / Saints beat Falcons with game winning field goal / Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest / Increase in homeless encampments under I-10 overpasses / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel reviews a weekend of LSU, Tulane and Saints wins
Fridays with Fletch: Fletcher Mackel talks working with Jim Mora, Saints season opener against the Falcons, LSU's heartbreaker in the Dome / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht talks La eliminating state income tax, electric vehicle manufacturing in La, NOLA Coalition updates, and offshore wind development / Mayor Cantrell states that she will not pay differences in air travel
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 years old / Chief Shaun Ferguson discusses: New initiatives for recuits and current officers, challenges facing him and the department, criminal justice system, Fausto Pichardo's position, and staying the course / Humane Society of La's Jeff Dorson talks community outreach, and pet retention programs / CNN's 1st Lead Anchor, Bernard Shaw dies at 82 years old / NFL season kicks off tonight with Bills at Rams
Poll by Edgewater Research shows 64.5% of 402 registered Orleans Parish voters want Cantrell removed / N.O. DA Jason Williams discusses what he learned from his recent court case, dealing with crime, violent defenders, and if a run for mayor is in his future / 11 SEC teams currently in the top 40 / 211 carjackings and 205 murders to date (250 days) in N.O. / Congressman Mike Johnson claims Danny DeVito's new sitcom is 'clearly evil'
7 car jackings reported to NOPD in 24 hrs / Moon Landrieu passes away at 92 yrs / LSU loses heartbreaker in the Dome / N.O. IG Ed Michel discusses his role as IG, homestead exemption, high-risk and fraudulent divisions / Mayor Cantrell is headed to Boston for the weekend / Excavator falls into Uptown sinkhole
WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks NCAA football's playoff system, Tulane and LSU's opening games and the Saints trade of CJ Gardner-Johson / GNO Inc's Michael Hecht on NOLA Coalition's community work for kids, city's new $75 million initiative on hydrogen, and NOLA's own Artemis 1 moon rocket / Southern Decadence Fest kicks off / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats what's in season and his Labor Day weekend menu at Brigtsen's
Hillyer and Henican debate New Orleans crime, Cantrell recall effort, Mar-a-lago raid, and Biden's prime-time speech, and Serena's final US Open / NOPD and Mayor Cantrelle name ex-NYPD Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo as consultant / Saints safety Marcus Maye arrested on aggravated assault with firearm / Updates on Serena and the US Open
Eileen Carter and Beldon "Noonie Man" Batiste discuss their on-going effort to remove Latoya Cantrell- visit their site for all the info: https://www.nolatoya.org/ / Kaare's follow-up commentary on the interview / Tesla suing car dealers in La, to allow direct sales / MSY baggage handler dies from belt loader accident / LSU vs FSU sells out seasoner opener in the Dome
Cantrell points at 'GOP propaganda' for recall effort / Serena Williams plays in her final US Open / CJ Gardner-Johnson traded to Eagles
Duke volleyball player receives racial slurs during match / Recall organizers gaining steam on Cantrell / Serena Williams competes in final US Open before retirement / Martel Mondays: Brett Martell talks Serena Williams, LSU and Tulane football kicking off, Saints vs Falcons around the corner
Official recall petition filed against Mayor Cantrell / Friday with Fletch: WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel previews Saints and Chargers / Kaare on what New Orleans needs in a mayor / GNO Inc’s Pres and CEO Michael Hecht talks River District development, Target in NOLA East, French Quarter redevelopment, Viking River Cruises, NOLA Coalition, and clean energy projects
Mayor Cantrell to hold presser at 6p…topics tbd / Brandy Christian discusses the port’s new gantry cranes, a 2nd container facility, maritime job market, and future projects / President Biden announces student loan campaign
Records show Mayor Cantrell’s flight to France topped over $18,000…entire trip over $43,000 / Carjack victim Madison Bergeron tells her story / Kaare’s commentary on Bergeron’s carjacking, response from carjacker and city officials
Mayor Cantrell shows support for 13 yr old carjacker / Documents may offer Karen Carter Peterson’s alleged accomplices / Lack of money and support in New Orleans East / Martel Monday: AP’s Brett Martel talks the latest with the Saints and LSU football
Mayor Cantrell retracts statement on cancelling Mardi Gras / Fridays with Fletch: WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel previews Saints and Packers / Matt Wolfe (VP of Communications at GNO Inc) talks Ochsner’s new neuroscience facility, and the new train line connecting NOLA to BR / City Council passes new caps on official travel / Chef Frank Brigtsen checks in from his Riverbend gem
Former Councilman Jay Banks hired by Mayor Cantrelle’s administration / Future for QB Myles Brennan / DeShaun Watson serves 11 game suspension and $5 million in fines / Jeff Dorson from Humane Society of La discusses an investigation on Cypress Arrow K9 Academy for animal abuse / “Pistol” Pete Maravich statue unveiled on campus
City holds public hearing in court over consent decree / Liz Cheney loses primary in Wyoming, doesn’t rule out 2024 Presidential run / Mike Pence tells GOP to stop slamming FBI, considers testifying before Jan 6 committee / Pelicans season schedule released
Councilman Oliver Thomas discusses Target in New Orleans East and Mayor Cantrelle’s comments on it, update on Six Flags site development, inmate protest at Orleans Justice Center, and ATV incident in Plaquemines Parish
Entergy replaces towers and lines along Ms River / Difference of value between natural vs man-made diamonds / Martel Monday: Brett Martel talks Saints QB’s, pre-season game 1, free agency, Myles Brennan, LSU’s standing in pre season polls, Final Four returning to NOLA, Tulane’s upcoming season, and local media predictions
FBI releases documents from Trump raid / Bail reduction denied for Linda Frickey murderers / WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel talks Saints season predictions / GNO Inc’s Michael Hecht talks the latest with NOLA Coalition, Ceres Plant Protein opening in St. Bernard Parish / Chef Frank Brigtsen checks in from the Riverbend, chats his menu and local seafood economy / Local sports media and Vegas odds for Saints season
ATV police chase in Plaquemines ends with life threatening injuries / US AG Merrick Garland asks FBI to unseal Mar-a-Lago warrant / Ghassan Korban talks S&WB problems, backlash, and challenges / NOPD deputy suspended for failing to respond to rape in French Quarter / Jeff Dorson of Humane Society of La discusses a new animal welfare task force to work with law enforcement
Quin Hilyer and Ellis Henican debate: Mobile’s new bridge, Liz Cheney, FBI raid on Trump, death of Al-Qaeda chief, Pelosi in Taiwan, abortion, and guns
Mayor Cantrell announces Office of Nighttime Economy and series of changes in city hall / Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home raided by FBI / Jameis Winston out with sprained right ankle / Serena Williams nearing retirement from tennis / New Orleans woman arrested, stabs toddlers, 1 dead-1 in critical condition / Mental illness crises in America
Jameis Winston tweaks foot, leaves practice / Sam Mills inducted to NFL Hall of Fame / Season openers for local football / Local trivia / Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73 / AP’s Brett Martel talks the latest with Saints and LSU football
Fletcher Mackel talks Saints camp: Trevor Penning, Michael Thomas, Jameis Winston, and news-bits from LSU and Tulane camp / GNO Inc’s Michael Hecht chats Calucem cement company coming to NO East, and will New Orleans see another economic spike similar to the 70’s and 80’s / Jeff Dorson from Humane Society of La talks new wildlife sanctuaries / Chef Frank Brigtsen checks in with the latest from Brigtsen’s menu
Mayor Cantrelle and NOPD hold press conference / Verite News Managing Editor Tim Morris talks his news outlet / Chris Allard chats the reach of his Metal Shark boat business / Mayor Cantrelle criticizes, but doesn’t take blame…no accountability
Tyrann Mathieu back at Saints camp / ASM Global Exec VP Doug Thornton talks the Superdome’s history, current renovations, and it’s impact / Growth of New Orleans in the 70’s and 80’s / At least 30 cars broken into in French Quarter / al-Qaida leader killed via CIA drone strike / Outdoor post office mailboxes ransacked throughout New Orleans metro area
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan / Tiger Woods turns down $700-$800 million offer from LIV Golf / Melba’s opening in Mid City on Tulane Ave / Miami Dolphins lose draft pick for tampering
Carjackings over the weekend / D.A. Jason Williams speaks after trial / Alvin Kamara’s court hearing delayed / Mystikal arrested in Ascension Parish / MTV launched 41 yrs ago today / NOFD puts out 2nd fire at abandoned Naval facility / NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88 yrs old
Mayor Cantrelle cancels trip to Singapore / WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel reports from Saints training camp / GNO Inc. President Michael Hecht talks NOLA Coalition expansion, Pontchartrain Beach project, and other economic developments / Chef Frank Brigsten chats all things culinary
Documents prove Mayor Cantrelle spent close to $10,000 on Switzerland junket / Fox 8 legal analyst Joe Raspanti discusses Jason Williams verdict / Lakefront Management District to vote on Pontchartrain Beach project / $2.7 billion I-10 bridge project in Mobile, AL gets green light
Councilperson JP Morrell talks new restrictions on city officials / Mayor Cantrelle plans another junket…this time in Singapore / Joe Raspanti updates us on Jason Williams trial / Michael Thomas back with Saints / 5 mo. old trash heap outside Carmel Brook Apartments continues to anger New Orleans East residents
Fox 8 legal analyst Joe Raspanti updates us on Jason Williams trial / Tourists carjacked in Gentilly / Racial dichotomy in New Orleans
Bucee’s pulls out of Baton Rouge project / Joe Raspanti joins the program / Dana Brown from PBF gives her insight on development plans for the lakefront / Upgrading Bourbon St
Drew Brees buys stake in…pickleball / WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel chats Saints training camp, looking to the season, and LSU football / Day 5 of Jason Williams trial / GNO Inc’s Michael Hecht talks wins, challenges and future goals for NOLA Coalition
Mayor Cantrelle spends over $100k on junkets / Sean Payton plans NFL return / Joe Raspanti talks Jason Williams trial day 4 / Metro Crime Commission’s Rafael Goyeneche talks facial recognition tech in NOLA / La Bond Commission looks to halt S & WB funding over abortion stance
City council to vote on facial recognition tech / Joe Raspanti on Jason Williams trial / Race agenda in New Orleans / First moon landing 53 years ago today
Pontchartrain Beach Foundation member Zach Kupperman discusses major redevelopment plans for the lakefront area / Latest from D.A. Jason Williams trial
Pontchartrain Beach Foundation looks to revitalize Lakefront beach with proposal / More on Jason Williams trial / Karen Carter Peterson signs guilty plea
GNO Inc President Michael Hecht talks NOLA Coalition / More on Mayor Cantrelle in France, and callers give their takes on her leadership / WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel chats Tiger Woods in the British Open, and pro soccer in New Orleans / Chef Frank Brigsten talks the latest dishes on his menu from the Riverbend / Lack of criticism from Mayor Cantrelle’s supporters
Warren Smith and Jamie Guin talk New Orleans joining the USL Championship / Karen Carter Peterson charged with wire fraud / Mayor Cantrelle travels to France for another sister city agreement / Pontalba Apartments being used by the mayor?
NOLA Coalition / Developer Joe Jaeger presents naval base plans to Bywater residents / Warehouse-CBD getting clean up / Extreme left vs Extreme right…everyone loses / Changing the 'loser' mentality in New Orleans
GNO Inc President Michael Hecht talks NOLA Coalition helping with city crime, working with NOPD, officials, and politicians / City government not adapting to widely used crime tech / Saints training camp around the corner, British Open kicks off this week, Tiger Woods comments on LIV Golf / History of planned Orlandia neighborhood in N.O. East
Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Charlie Gabriel turns 90 / Biden’s approval ratings continue to drop / Buc-ee’s going to Ms gulf coast, avoiding La / City of New Orleans clearing Poland Ave naval facility / AP’s Brett Martel chats 150th British Open, Zion Williamson, Sean Payton – Dennis Allen comparisons, Saints and LSU football optimism
LSP Superintendent pulled over for traffic violation / Illegal crab trap storage in Venetian Isles neighborhood / GNO Inc’s Michael Hecht talks offshore wind farm in Gulf of Mexico, and improvements at MSY / Chef Frank Brigsten chats the latest on Brigsten’s menu
James Caan passes away at age 82, accomplished actors from New Orleans and beyond / President Biden at Medal of Freedom ceremony / 18 New Orleans highway shootings in 2022 / New Orleans ranked 10th on Wallethub’s top cities for recreation
Wide open Wednesday: How to redevelop N.O. East, handling casino monopoly, re-imagining Bourbon St / Oliver Thomas discusses N.O. East crime, illegal dumping and moving forward / Browns trade Baker Mayfield to Carolina
Mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois / Jefferson Parish animal shelters overwhelmed / Metro Crime Commission Pres Rafael Goyeneche discusses latest crime stats, understaffed police force, recruiting, criminal justice system, ways to improve, and what’s in the works / 21 year old attempts carjacking of RTA bus / Multiple cars in Gravier St garage broken into
WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel talks Zion Williamson extension, Dyson Daniels arriving in New Orleans, and LIV Golf / Michael Hecht from GNO Inc talks casino land deal, what to do with Bourbon St and crime in the city / Essence Fest changes entrance policy after backlash / Chef Frank Brigsten chats new additions to the Brigsten’s menu
SCOTUS clamps down on EPA / Biden approval ratings / NATO invites Finland and Sweden to join / Possibility of a better Bourbon St / Kenner police arrest 15 yr old with connection to shooting of 13 yr old
Essence Fest implements COVID vaccine mandate / FBI launches probe into New Orleans archdiocese / Murder suspect BJ Brown caught in Tennessee
Mayor Cantrelle approval rating drops from 62% to 44% / Former US Attorney Harry Rosenburg discusses Roe vs Wade, guns, and prayer
Guaranty Broadcasting GM Gordy Rush discusses his career from athletics to broadcasting / Arch Manning commits to Universityof Texas / Bob Dean Jr. released on bail / New Orleans heat wave / NBA Draft begins / Mayor Cantrell in Switzerland / N.O. Crime Commission’s Rafael Goyeneche joins the show
Biloxi lands new casino complex / Bob Dean Jr indicted with cruelty to persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction to justice / Biden talks gas tax / How does New Orleans benefit with a land casino monopoly / Mayor Cantrelle travels to Switzerland to sign sister-city-agreement
Gov. Edwards signs anti-abortion law / History of housing projects in New Orleans pre & post Katrina / Mishandling and future of Naval base / 14 people shot in 72 hours in New Orleans
Mayor Cantrell involved in incident at a concert / House Rep Mandie Landry discusses the details on the latest congressional redistricting and why she’s running for senate / US Open updates
WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel talks the latest with Saints, NBA Finals and US Open / Frank Brigtsen talkin food from Brigsten’s in the Riverbend / Humane Society of La’s Jeff Dorson on the dangers of summer heat with animals
Kaare’s air conditioning problems / Sound-bytes from Marlin Gusman on current NOPD / Tully and Blue Boy distract Kaare from his job / Saints release new helmets / North American stadiums officially named for 2026 World Cup / US Open golf in mid swing / Growth of southern states compared to Louisiana
Councilmember Joe Giarrusso chats facial recognition tech, meetings with sheriff’s office and DA, Lakeview infrastructure project, and ‘smart city’ fallout / Former NO Sheriff Marlin Gusman talks new NOPD regime, current crime problems, and proposed mental health facility / Latest on Gentilly pump failure and city infrastructure / Arrests made in Augustine Greenwood murder
LaToya’s Stimulus Command Task Force to spread $400 mil from federal funding / Pope Francis believes Ukraine war was ‘perhaps provoked or not prevented’ / Dolphins were ready to offer Sean Payton 5 yr $100 mil deal / State has til Monday to set Congressional maps
Judge rules against new congressional map / Councilmember Oliver Thomas talks Gov Edwards decision on National Guard / Washington Commanders fine Jack Del Rio over ‘dustup’ comment / AP’s Brett Martel chats LIV Golf and NBA Finals / Details on new bipartisan gun deal / Patriot Front members arrested ahead of Idaho Pride
WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel talks LIV Golf / GNO Inc’s Michael Hecht on the latest economic developments / Frank Brigsten updates us on what’s cookin at Brigsten’s
Shootings in the Marigny and Algiers / First day of hearings for Jan 6 Capitol attacks / Changes to gun laws / Two Cantrell staff members facing contempt charges / Cantrell at Yale Mayors Summit / PGA Tour suspends all players involved with LIV Golf
Council President Moreno discusses the ‘smart city’ contract fallout / Drew Brees done with NBC Sports / Homeless problem in New Orleans / Forbes lists value of NFL franchises / PGA Tour vs LIV Golf
Congressional re-districting session set for June 15 / Council VP JP Morrell calls for NOPD Chief to step down / Councilmember Eugene Green joins the show
Saudi funded golf league continues to take shape / Deshaun Watson faces new lawsuit / Brett Martel joins the discussion plus LSU baseball and Saints talk
WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel reports live on LSU baseball / Michael Hecht from GNO Inc with the latest local economic news / Frank Brigsten from Brigsten’s Restaurant checks in
Most New Orleans public pools not open for the summer / Tropical development in the gulf to open hurricane season / More on Mayor Cantrell and city council
More on the shooting at Xavier University / John Bel Edwards asked to testify in Ronald Greene case / Kaare's calamity in the bank line / Dichotomy and divide in New Orleans
Future of downtown's Municipal Auditorium / Infrastructure along the Gulf Coast / New Orleans City Council-member Oliver Thomas discusses the shooting at Xavier University, gun violence and New Orleans East development / Is the US supplying enough to Ukraine?
Death of Ray Liotta / More on Texas school shooting / Takes on gun laws / Louisiana leads nation on mass shootings per capita
House Bill 37 - Carry a concealed weapon without permit or training / More on the mass shooting in Texas / Financing in place for $13 billion LNG facility
Jen Psaki joins MSNBC / Jack Nicklaus sued by his own company for breach of contract / Mass shooting at Uvalde, Tx elementary school
Metro Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche joins the program discussing the latest in NOLA's crime surge / Biden's stance on China invading Taiwan / More on the passing of Les Bonano
Fantasy Friday usual suspects: WDSU's Fletcher Mackel / Michael Hecht from Greater New Orleans Inc. / Brigtsen's chef-owner Frank Brigtsen
Preview of the Superdome's renovations / Pelican's will select 8th overall in the NBA Draft / Overhaul of LSU men's basketball / Dr. Robert Schmidt from Springfield Wellness talks family therapy / ASM Global's Mike Hoss discusses the newest renovations and timeline for the Superdome
La State Rep Candace Newell joins the show to discuss the "Crown Act" / Former Saints TE Ben Watson against NFL's gay friendly jerseys / Aquarium of The America's receiving $41 mil renovations / National OB-GYN group cancels conference in New Orleans
Friday favorites join the program: WDSU's Fletcher Mackel / Michael Hecht from Greater New Orleans Inc. / Brigtsen's chef-owner Frank Brigtsen
Lee Zurich's investigation of the NOPD / crime and culture in New Orleans vs other cities / Finland's bid to join NATO / Saints 2022 schedule released / Humane Society of La's Jeff Dorson joins the show /
Wide Open Wednesday!
Roe vs Wade / Y'at-isms / DOTD shuts down Seabrook Bridge / Six Flags proposals / BS of social media
La Supreme Court's examination of divided jury verdicts / neglect of historic forts in the New Orleans metro area / Elon Musk allowing Donald Trump back on Twitter
Kaare talks the capsized boat rescue in Grand Isle / #1 contributor to littering / City Park history trivia / Mondays with Brett Martel
Friday's with Fletcher Mackel / Michael Hecht from Greater New Orleans Inc. / Frank Brigtsen of the Riverbend's own Brigtsen's Restaurant
Kaare and Mary Beth talk Nola tourism, events for NYE, Sugar Bowl / COVID impact on MSY / Convention activity for 2022
Right leaning Quin Hillyer and left leaning Ellis Henican join the show.
Topics include: Taiwan becoming a member of the UN, Ukraine joining NATO / Socialism vs Capitalism in China / Opinions on Dr. Fauci / Biden re-election, Trump return / Mid-term elections / Joe Manchin impact
JP Morrell joins Kaare on the show, discussing JP's future as Council-at-Large and much more.
-Michelle Starkey joins Kaare for a chat about Springfield Wellness Center's array of life changing services and beautiful atmosphere-
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-Kaare chats with WWII Museum's Assistant Director of Public Engagement Maggie Hartley about the museum's Virtual Armed Forces Day-
-Listen in as Michelle Starkey talks with Kaare about Springfield Wellness Center's various treatment programs-
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-Kaare moderates another round of "right versus left" as Hillyer vs Henican goes blow for blow on The Neutral Ground-
Kaare talks with Kelly Schultz, Senior Vice President of Communications and PR talked with Kaare about job openings in the hospitality industry in New Orleans. For more information visit www.neworleans.com/jobs
Kaare talks with Paula Norris Mestayer, Founder of Springfield Wellness Center and they talk about NAD treatment and other treatments at Springfield Wellness Center.
Kaare talks with Chrissy Gregg, Assistant Director of Distance Learning at the War World II Museum about the latest programs at the museum.
AP Sport Reporter Brett Martel joins Kaare to talk about the New Orleans Saints draft picks.
Kaare Interviews Tyler Gray, President & General Counsel about the dealings of the Mississippi River pilots and how the chemical industry wants a seat at the table. For more information visit www.lmoga.com
Tim Rice, Horse Racing Analyst joins Kaare Johnson and they talk about Tim's 42nd Kentucky Derby Letter. To read it go to www.innisfree.org
New Orleans City Council Representative Cyndi Nguyen talks with Kaare about what's going on in District E.
Kaare talks with Brett Martel of the Associated Press about the latest with LSU Women's Basketball, the New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints.
Kaare talks with Robert Mann, Chairman of the LSU Manship School of Mass Communications about the latest going on at LSU and the search for a new school President. Follow Bob at www.twitter.com/RTMannJr
Kaare talks with The Maple Leaf Music Club owner Hank Staples about the latest happenings at the club. For more information check out www.mapleleafbar.com
Kaare talks with AP Sport Reporter Brett Martel about what's going on in the sports word in New Orleans.
Kaare talks with GNO, Inc. President & CEO Michael Hecht about the latest economic activity going on in the Greater New Orleans area.
Kaare talks with Chef Frank Brigsten of Brigsten's Restaurant. They talk about what's on the menu at Brigsten's.
Kaare talks with Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorsen about what's going on in the animal community.
Kaare talks with Fox 8 Reporter Rob Masson about the latest information on the Seacor Power lift boat accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kaare talks with Arnie Fielkow, Chairman 9th Ward Stadium and they talked about the latest going on with the proposed stadium located across from Carver High School in the 9th Ward of New Orleans. For more information visit www.9thwardstadium.com
Kaare talks with Urbanest Amy Stelly about the future of the Claiborne I-10 corridor. For more information visit www.claiborneavenuealliance.com
Kaare Johnson talks with New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Executive Director Ghassan Korban about what the latest is with the system.
As always Kaare comes prepared with your New Orleans talk. We take a deeper look into LSU Football and hit the phone lines to see if there is still hope for the college team.
Flecher Mackel, sports anchor for WDSU, joins us live from the Smoothie King Center. Kaare and Fletch touch on the Pelicans as they are ready to go as Zion has no time restrictions going into this season, and bitter sweetly look ahead at what could be the end of the Drew Brees Era.
Jeff Dorson, founder of the Humane Society, joins the show to give you all the information you need to save all of our furry friends.
Frank Brigsten, owner of Brigsten's Restaurant, preps for the Holidays with his mouth watering and heart warming specials.
Michael Hect of Greater New Orleans inc. delivers the good news of the raising opertunities in the New Orleans Tech industry, Six Flags theme park, expanding our airport, and New Orleans operating as a recovery city.
And Finally Greg Bensel, Senior Vice President Communications & Broadcasting for New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, Tulane University, and Jesuit High School, is here to give you your much needed Friday night sports fix
Kaare Jonson brings your Fantasies into reality with WDSU Sports Reporter Fletcher Mackel
Brett Martel, writer for the Associated Press, wraps up a Monday edition of the show. Kaare and Brett tackle the aftermath of the New Orleans Saints vs Quatebackless Denver Broncos and the uncertain future of still recovering Drew Brees.