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On today's show, Newell speaks with Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement at The National World War II Museum, who gives a full rundown on an action-packed lineup of ceremonies, hands-on activities, and family tributes lighting up the campus for Veterans Day and rolling all the way through the weekend. Then, Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. joins the show to talk about the results of the Louisiana midterm election, and more. Also, St. Bernard Parish Councilman Josh Moran comes on to discuss the proposed multi-billion-dollar Louisiana International Terminal, community concerns about traffic and environmental impacts, and the economic momentum shaping the parish. Finally, Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications for New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to break down what the MICHELIN Guide global culinary accolades mean for our local economy, how the city is packing convention halls through the end of the year, and how recent business missions to Paris and London are driving international tourism and local jobs back home.

This hour, New Orleans is taking center stage on the world map, from dominating the newly released MICHELIN Guide and honoring our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day at the National WWII Museum to welcoming thousands of runners and visitors for the debut of Fit Fête and the return of the New Orleans Marathon. Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications for New Orleans & Company, joins Newel for the full hour to break down what these global culinary accolades mean for our local economy, how the city is packing convention halls through the end of the year, and how recent business missions to Paris and London are driving international tourism and local jobs back home.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about the results of the Louisiana midterm election, New Orleans getting a nonstop flight to Mexico City, the Omni New Orleans clearing one of its last hurdles, and more. Then, St. Bernard Parish Councilman Josh Moran joins the show to discuss the proposed multi-billion-dollar Louisiana International Terminal, community concerns about traffic and environmental impacts, and the economic momentum shaping the parish.

What does the future hold for St. Bernard Parish as major industrial projects and commercial development move forward? St. Bernard Parish Councilman Josh Moran joins Newell to discuss the proposed multi-billion-dollar Louisiana International Terminal, community concerns about traffic and environmental impacts, and the economic momentum shaping the parish.

This hour, Newell speaks with Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement at The National World War II Museum, who gives a full rundown on an action-packed lineup of ceremonies, hands-on activities, and family tributes lighting up the campus for Veterans Day and rolling all the way through the weekend. Then, the WWL listeners call in to the show to honor those who served in the armed forces.

Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement at The National World War II Museum, joins Newell to give a full rundown on an action-packed lineup of ceremonies, hands-on activities, and family tributes lighting up the campus for Veterans Day and rolling all the way through the weekend.

With articles of impeachment looming, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires back. Plus, what you need to know about the Nvidia scandal and the millions who will lose their health care coverage in January.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson being in preliminary talks to purchase the main USPS post office campus on Loyola Avenue to anchor a new downtown entertainment district near the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Then, Newell has on Revenue Collections Supervisor Malon Thompson and Revenue Operations Manager Porche Bonds to explain how the City’s Sales Tax Amnesty Program has already collected more than $1.4 million, who qualifies, and how to take advantage before the deadline, Former Congressman Marc Molinaro to discuss Able Americans’ campaign to reform and simplify the disability system, remove outdated government barriers, and help people pursue education, employment and new opportunities without losing critical support, New Orleans City Council Vice President Matthew Willard to break down the 45-year tax incentive package for the proposed 1,000-room Convention Center hotel, retired Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges to make his case for sheriff, outlining his plans to tackle the department's budget without raising taxes, fight cross-parish crime, and restore public trust to Northshore law enforcement, and Dr. Andrew Schwarz, LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business IT Professor, to examine the reported espionage concerns of an alleged Chinese espionage plot-shaking Wall Street, the implications for national security, and what it could mean for the future of AI.

This hour, Newell is joined by retired Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges, who makes his case for sheriff, outlining his plans to tackle the department's budget without raising taxes, fight cross-parish crime, and restore public trust to Northshore law enforcement. Then, Dr. Andrew Schwarz, LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business IT Professor, joins the show to examine the reported espionage concerns of an alleged Chinese espionage plot—shaking Wall Street, the implications for national security, and what it could mean for the future of AI.

A developing investigation involving artificial intelligence giant Nvidia & CEI Jensen Huang raises questions about corporate security, China, and the global technology race. Dr. Andrew Schwarz, LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business IT Professor, joins Newell to examine the reported espionage concerns, the implications for national security, and what it could mean for the future of AI.

Retired Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges joins Newell to make his case for sheriff, outlining his plans to tackle the department's budget without raising taxes, fight cross-parish crime, and restore public trust to Northshore law enforcement.

This hour, Newell has on former Congressman Marc Molinaro to discuss Able Americans’ campaign to reform and simplify the disability system, remove outdated government barriers, and help people pursue education, employment, and new opportunities without losing critical support. Then, New Orleans City Council Vice President Matthew Willard joins the show to break down the 45-year tax incentive package for the proposed 1,000-room Convention Center hotel.

New Orleans City Council approved a key tax break for the Omni New Orleans, clearing one of the final hurdles for the $625 million dollar “headquarters” hotel planned near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New Orleans City Council Vice President Matthew Willard joins Newell to break down the 45-year tax incentive package for the proposed 1,000-room hotel, including the promise of thousands of jobs and millions in revenue, along with concerns about the long-term cost to taxpayers.

Former Congressman Marc Molinaro joins Newell to discuss Able Americans’ new campaign to fix the nation's broken disability system, and his fight to ensure that pursuing a college degree, a new job, or a fresh start close to family doesn’t get derailed by outdated government bureaucracy.