On today's show, Newell addresses outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, granting excessive vacation time, creating a bookkeeping nightmare for the agency, and Congress's thin margin of passing the Laken Riley Act. Then, Newell brings on:Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, a part of the R+…

This hour, Newell talks with Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about the similarities of Louisiana's insurance claims for hurricane damage with California's insurance for wildfires and the current state of Louisiana's insurance market. Then, JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, comes on the show to share what took place in court re…

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, was in court Thursday regarding the Plaza Tower when a judge ruled that city contractors can proceed with the preliminary work for the demolition of the blighted skyscraper. Councilman Morrell joins Newell to share what took place in the courtroom.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Newell discuss the similarities of Louisiana's insurance claims for hurricane damage with California's insurance for wildfires, and the current state of Louisiana's insurance market.

This hour, Newell speaks with Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation a part of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee 2025, about the Ramp Up to Super Bowl LIX. Then, Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow at the Asian Studies Center, joins the show to talk about the arrest of South…

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested and was taken to the Seoul Detention Center after refusing to cooperate. He remained in the center with his lawyer, citing his health as a factor. He failed to attend a second day of questioning by investigators, further stonewalling a criminal inve…

Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation a part of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee 2025, checks in with Newell to share about how things are coming along as far as planning, execution, and any adjustments being made due to the Bourbon Street terror attack.…

This hour, Newell addresses outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, granting excessive vacation time, creating a bookkeeping nightmare for the agency, and Congress's thin margin of passing the Laken Riley Act. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL callers chime in about government employees' insurance, how illegal immi…

On today's show, Newell talks about the cease-fire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas and Gaza. Then, Newell speaks with:Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS military analyst, Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana,Joan Alker, Executive Director of the Center for Children and Families and a Research Professor at the Georgetown McC…

This hour, Newell has on Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the NOPD going into a two-year sustainment period, the New Year's Bourbon St. terror attack, and the latest on the Operation Sideswipe case.

This hour, Newell talks about the latest of the Israeli/Hamas cease-fire in Gaza. Then, Joan Alker, Executive Director of the Center for Children and Families and a Research Professor at the Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy, joins Newell to talk about to a new study that shows Medicaid plays a bigger role in providing health coverage to p…

According to a new study, Medicaid plays a bigger role in providing health coverage to people in rural and small towns than it does in metro areas. The report by Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina NC Rural Health Research Program found that non-elderly adults and children in rural areas and small towns are more likely than t…

This hour, Newell speaks with Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS military analyst, about the Israel/Hamas cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza. Then, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser comes on to talk about bollards in Jackson Square, the upcoming Washington Mardi Gras costume ball, the Keep America Beautiful Conference, and the Super Bowl parade.…

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to talk about the bollards in Jackson Square, the upcoming Washington Mardi Gras costume ball, the Keep America Beautiful Conference, the Super Bowl parade, and Shaq as the King of Bacchus.

Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal that will take effect Sunday. Almost 100 people are still captive inside Gaza: Israel’s military says it believes at least a third are dead. The three-phased agreement would begin with the release of 33 women, children, older adults, and wounded civilians in exchange for hundreds of Pales…

On today's show, Newell talks about the state beginning the sweeps of homeless encampments in New Orleans, Congress voting for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and President Biden lifting Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. Then, Newell has on:Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc.,Joe Threat, Sr. Deputy Chief Adminis…

This hour, Newell speaks with Collin Arnold, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, about the public safety measures being implemented ahead of Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. Then, Michael Glasser, President of PANO, joins the show to discuss the NOPD entering into a two-year sustainment period to exit the federal c…

Michael Glasser, President of PANO, joins The Sheriff to discuss the NOPD entering into a two-year sustainment period to exit the federal consent decree.

This hour, Newell brings on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the NFL's presense in New Orleans, the NOPD entering a two-year sustainment period to exit the federal consent decree, and more. Then, Michael presents Joe Threat, Sr. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/ Infrastructure and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of…

Joe Threat, Sr. Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/ Infrastructure and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about executing all of the infrastructure projects that are transforming the city into a world-class venue for the big game.

Newell brings on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the NFL's presence in New Orleans, the NOPD entering a two-year sustainment period to exit the federal consent decree, the end-of-the-year crime stats, and more.

This hour, Newell talks about the state beginning the sweeps of homeless encampments in New Orleans, Congress voting for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and President Biden lifting Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list.

Newell talks about Congress voting on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

On today's show, Newell talks about the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in favor of allowing the state to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans and Speaker Mike Johnson setting conditions for California wildfire relief funds.Then, Newell speaks with:Melania Talia, President and CEO of the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation,David Inserra, Fe…

This hour, Newell talks with Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," about how Americans see President Biden after Trump's election victory over Kamala Harris, the minimal amount of bipartisanship at the confirmation hearings, John Fetterman breaking rank from the Democrats by reaching across the aisle, Troy Carter pull…

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to talk about how Americans see President Biden after Trump's election victory over Kamala Harris and how the Democrats are treating Biden now that he's on his way out.

This hour, Newell speaks with Melania Talia, President and CEO of the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation, about the aftermath of the New Year's Bourbon St. terror attack. Then, David Inserra, Fellow for Free Expression and Technology at the CATO Institute, joins the show to discuss Meta's big announcement of significant changes to its content …

Meta just made a big announcement that it will be making a series of significant changes to its content moderation regime in service of greater expression on Meta’s platforms. These changes should be largely celebrated as they contribute to a far more vibrant culture of free expression online. David Inserra, Fellow for Free Expression and Technolog…

Melania Talia, President and CEO of the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation, joins The Sheriff to delve into the aftermath of the New Year's Bourbon St. terror attack, the morale of the NOPD officers, tourists, and French Quarter residents close to the incident, Bill Bratton being brought in as a security consultant, the challenges of securing …

This hour, Newell talks about the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in favor of allowing the state to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans. Also, Newell opens the phone lines, and the callers chime in about the money it would take to clear homeless encampments and Speaker Johnson putting restrictions on California wildfire relief funds.…

Newell explains why he agrees with Speaker Mike Johnson setting conditions for California wildfire relief funds.

Newell talks about the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in favor of allowing the state to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans.

On today's show, Newell addresses a congressman's intent to put restrictions on the money that will be used to aid in relief of the California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom suspending state environmental rules to make it easier to rebuild homes destroyed by the wildfires, and President Biden expanding temporary protective status for nearly a mil…

This hour, Newell talks to Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, about the new direction of the federal reserve, the struggles of China's economy, the California wildfires creating insurance problems, and dock workers reaching a deal to avoid a strike.

This hour, Newell speaks with Peter DeBlieux, Assistant Dean for Advanced Learning and Simulation at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, about shortages of IV fluid and other medical supplies. Also, Newell talks about California Democrats setting aside $50 million to fight Trump's mass deportation plan. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and…

Peter DeBlieux, Assistant Dean for Advanced Learning and Simulation at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, joins Newell to talk about shortages of IV fluid and other medical supplies.

This hour, Newell addresses a congressman's intent to put restrictions on the money that will be used to aid in relief of the California wildfires, Governor Gavin Newsom suspending state environmental rules to make it easier to rebuild homes destroyed by the wildfires, and President Biden expanding temporary protective status for nearly a million m…

Newell addresses a congressman's intent to put restrictions on the money that will be used to aid in relief of the California wildfires and Governor Gavin Newsom suspending state environmental rules to make it easier to rebuild homes destroyed by the wildfires.

On today's show, Newell calls out Mayor LaToya Cantrell for not coming to the defense of Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, who is getting attacked by the national media and is being intimidated to resign. Newell also addresses the California wildfires threatening to overtake Mt. Wilson. Also, Newell speaks with:Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember,C…

This hour, Newell has on Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., to discuss the recent decisions by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a United Nations-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero climate goals through their financing activities. Also, Diana Furchtgott-…

Is coal making a comeback? The UK closed its last coal-powered plant, but billionaire mining magnate, 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong, ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. How did he do it? Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment and The Herbert and Joyce Morgan Fellow in…

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., joins Newell to talk about the recent decisions by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a United Nations-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero climate goals through their financing activities.…

This hour, Newell talks to Colie Plaster and Fran Phoenix of CLECO about Corporate Giving, a program that supports nonprofit organizations in their service territory. Then, Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities Fellow, joins the show to discuss President Biden's $500 million arms package for Ukraine.

Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities Fellow, joins Newell to discuss President Biden's $500 million arms package for Ukraine.

Colie Plaster, Communications Representative at CLECO, and Fran Phoenix, Communications Strategist at CLECO, join Newell to talk about Corporate Giving, a program that supports nonprofit organizations in their service territory by issuing corporate grants for meaningful projects.

This hour, Newell speaks with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about New Orleans hiring former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton to consult on the city's security measures. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL listeners chime in on the criticism of Chief Kirkpatrick and City Council.

Councilmember Joe Giarrusso joins The Sheriff to talk about New Orleans hiring former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton to consult on the city's security measures.

On today's show, Newell talks about California's inefficiency handling the wildfires and how it's similar to the City of New Orleans's departmental inefficiencies.Then, Newell as on;Beth Branch, Port NOLA’s new President & CEO and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad,Larissa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D, Chancellor of Delgado Community College,Dr. …

This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about the Bourbon Street terror attack and breaks the 2024 Year-End Crime Trends.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins the Sheriff to reveal New Orleans's 2024 Year-End Crime Trends.