Best Ready Set Gov Podcasts (2025)

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Do we have to choke the "culture" out of the City of New Orleans in order to move forward? (Full Show: 11/25/2025) 1:48:36

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On today's show, Newell talks about a report that indicates that the conditions of buildings under the City of New Orleans aren't the ideal working environments. Then, Newell has onDr. Ken Oertling, Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, to share how the St. Charles Parish Public Schools earned an “A” as a school district for the firs…

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Mayor-Elect Moreno shares her New Direction New Orleans 2026 budget plan 36:51

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New Orleans Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno and New Orleans City Councilman Joe Giarrusso join Newell to share details about the City of New Orleans 2026 budget and the strategy for a leaner, more efficient government.Moreno says the current workforce is unsustainable. 400 positions were added by the last administration, jobs funded by short-term grant m…

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The Good Shepherd School is hosting a gala to raise money to build a new school 14:53

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While inner-city schools are closing at record levels around the country, The Good Shepherd School is bucking that trend by expanding to the Desire area with a new campus. Tom Moran, Good Shepherd School President, joins Newell to talk about the upcoming “Good Shepherd Gala” on December 4th to raise money to build the new school.…

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Commander’s Palace honors the 100th birthday of Ella Brennan with the "Ella Brennan Tasting Menu" 18:51

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Chef Meg Bickford, Executive Chef at Commander’s Palace, joins Newell to talk about the "Ella Brennan Tasting Menu" she recently created. Wednesday is the last day of the tasting.

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St. Charles Parish Public Schools earns an “A” as a school district for the first time 13:06

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For the first time, St. Charles Parish Public Schools earns an “A” as a school district. The district also ranks 2nd in the state for early literacy and 3rd in math for grades 3 to 8. Dr. Ken Oertling, Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, joins Newell to share how they achieved these accomplishments.…

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The City of New Orleans hasn't paid much attention to the conditions of their work environments 15:02

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Newell talks about a report that indicates that the conditions of buildings under the City of New Orleans aren't the ideal working environments.

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Where do the New Orleans Saints go from here? (Full Show: 11/24/2025) 1:50:26

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On today's show, Newell talks about the recent reports and federal investigators that suggest that a portion of the billions of dollars stolen through Somali-operated fraud schemes in Minnesota may have been funneled to the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab.Then, Newell has on Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & …

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What does the collapse of cryptocurrency actually mean? 36:57

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Newell is joined by Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss what the collapse of cryptocurrency actually means, the implications of the JOLTS report for a December interest rate cut, portable first mortgage loans, and the budget implications of the proposed $2,000 tariff payment.…

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Story of the New Orleans Saints Season: Close, But No Cigar 37:39

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Newell has on Denton Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of Reign Rugby Academy, and JP du Plessis, Director of Rugby Development and High-Performance at Reign Rugby Academy, to talk about their non-profit rugby development program for Louisiana youth that is bringing rugby development and educational programs to New Orleans and the Baton Rouge regions…

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A significant portion of Minnesota taxpayers' money has been funneled to terrorist groups through welfare fraud 35:47

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Newell talks about the recent reports and federal investigators that suggest that a portion of the billions of dollars stolen through Somali-operated fraud schemes in Minnesota may have been funneled to the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab.Then, Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, joins the show…

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Did the Taysom Hill snaps disrupt Saints QB Tyler Shough's momentum? 20:54

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Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to talk about the New Orleans Saints' embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

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How Reign Rugby's approach to rugby is different from other competitive sports 12:56

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Denton Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of Reign Rugby Academy, and JP du Plessis, Director of Rugby Development and High Performance at Reign Rugby Academy, join Newell to talk about their nonprofit rugby development program for Louisiana youth that is bringing rugby development and educational programs to New Orleans and the Baton Rouge regions.…

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"The Trump Administration’s draft five-year offshore leasing plan puts Louisiana to work," LMOGA President says 15:11

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Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, joins Newell to talk about the Trump administration’s five-year offshore leasing plan and why it puts Louisiana to work and is a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.

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Reports suggest that Somalis have been fleecing Minnesota welfare programs and funneling money to al-Shabaab 11:12

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Newell talks about the recent reports and federal investigators that suggest that a portion of the billions of dollars stolen through Somali-operated fraud schemes in Minnesota may have been funneled to the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabaab.

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Why are so many people eagerly and openly helping illegal immigrants violate the law? (Full Show: 11/21/2025) 1:47:15

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On today's show, Newell Newell addresses the implications of businesses refusing to cooperate with ICE. Then, Newell has on Mark Krikorian, Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), to discuss new Border Patrol data showing not a single illegal migrant was released into the United States last month, signaling an overwhelming t…

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With everything going on with LSU, the Western Kentucky game seems secondary 37:55

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Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to give the latest on the Lane Kiffin rumors, the search for an LSU football head coach, and to preview the LSU/Western Kentucky game.Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to preview the Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons.…

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Atlanta's D is going to throw everything and the kitchen sink at Saints QB Tyler Shough 14:56

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Throw away the records! When the Saints and Falcons play, anything can happen. This Sunday the hated dirty birds wing their filth into the Caesar Superdome to take on the Saints and Tyler Shough in his first home start. Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins Newell to preview the division rivalry.…

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"Insurance reform works!" - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple 33:13

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Newell has on Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to talk about the new round of fortified home grants, approving auto insurance rate discounts for Allstate and Encompass Insurance, and more. Then, Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to discuss the Northshore's stellar education available from K-1…

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QB Michael Van Buren has the chance to make LSU his team for next season 19:12

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Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Newell to give the latest on the Lane Kiffin rumors, the search for an LSU football head coach, and to preview the LSU/Western Kentucky game.

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The Northshore has stellar education available from K-12 to higher education 12:11

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One of the best-known features of living on the Northshore is the stellar education available, from K-12 to higher education. It’s also a driving factor in economic development and population growth in the parishes to our north. Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about it.…

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Albeit slowly, positive trends are revealing themselves in the Louisiana insurance market 16:14

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Newell to talk about the new round of fortified home grants, the state now having 10,000 fortified roofs, the benefit of wind mitigation surveys, and approving auto insurance rate discounts for Allstate and Encompass Insurance.

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Newell addresses the implications of businesses refusing to cooperate with ICE agents 36:05

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Newell addresses the implications of businesses refusing to cooperate with ICE agents.Then, Mark Krikorian, Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), joins the show to discuss new Border Patrol data showing not a single illegal migrant was released into the United States last month, signaling an overwhelming turnaround since 6…

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What the Border Patrol hopes to accomplish in New Orleans 14:58

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Mark Krikorian, Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), joins Newell to discuss new Border Patrol data showing not a single illegal migrant was released into the United States last month, signaling an overwhelming turnaround since 62,000 were released into the country under the Biden administration at the same time last year…

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Businesses refusing to cooperate with ICE will create more problems than what it's worth 18:22

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Newell addresses the implications of businesses refusing to cooperate with ICE.

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BONUS: Is the bubble about to burst on AI? Questions swirl as data centers skyrocket energy bills, people say they don't trust its medical advice and an AI song hits the charts 24:47

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Investors are worried an AI bubble is about to burst, so we're wondering what that would mean for the U.S. Plus, AI data centers are fueling double-digit energy cost increases, a new study shows we don't trust its medical advice, and yet an AI song is racing up the music charts. Get the full lowdown here from WCCO, WWJ, KCBS and more.…

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BONUS: With billions in military assets ready, will the US land strike Venezuela? Plus, Trump has highest foreign policy approval rating in decades 31:49

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Some call it bringing a sledgehammer to kill an ant, while others argue that the U.S. parking billions of dollars worth of military assets outside Venezuela is about fighting cartels and fentanyl ... and China by proxy. Here's the latest with analysis and commentary from Marc Cox, Mark Reardon, Bob Rose, FOX News hosts, Tara Servatius, Tommy on WWL…

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The immigration issue is really about the sovereignty of the United States (Full Show: 11/20/2025) 1:51:52

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On today's show, Newell clarifies what rights illegal aliens have when being detained and deported.Then, Newell has on Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, and Russell Richardson, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, to talk about the expansion of Port NOLA’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 2 into St. Tammany Pari…

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When the NOPD was initially put under the consent decree, it was desperately needed at the time 39:00

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Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the end of the NOPD's consent decree, the new sheriff of Orleans Parish, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s request to contact Jeffrey Vappie, and NOPD's new overtime policy.

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Deportation is a civil matter, and immigrants are granted a different set of rights than in criminal matters 38:46

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Newell clarifies what rights illegal aliens have when being detained and deported.Then, Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, and Russell Richardson, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, join the show to talk about the expansion of Port NOLA’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 2 into St. Tammany Parish.…

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Constitutional policing is real policing 34:06

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Newell has on Jonathan Aronie, Consent Decree Monitor and NOPD leader with the Sheppard Mullin Organizational Integrity Group, to talk about the end of the NOPD's federal consent decree.

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BONUS: Is the US about to bring down the hammer on Venezuela? What's next as massive arsenal moves in against tiny country 27:33

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Many describe the US parking it's biggest nuclear sub outside tiny Venezuela as taking a sledgehammer to an ant. But is there strategy for blowing ships out of the water, and what is it? Experts, analysts and more weigh in on KCBS, WWL, with Tommy Tucker, Marc Cox and more.

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The NOPD's consent decree has ended; now comes the hard part 31:42

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After more than a dozen years of U.S. government oversight, the federal consent decree is over! Jonathan Aronie, Consent Decree Monitor and NOPD leader with the Sheppard Mullin Organizational Integrity Group, joins Newell to talk about the current state of the New Orleans Police Department, reforms made that transformed the department, and the stru…

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Port NOLA’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 2 expands into St. Tammany Parish 10:46

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Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, and Russell Richardson, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, join Newell to talk about the expansion of Port NOLA’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 2 into St. Tammany Parish.

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Newell clarifies the confusion surrounding the rights of illegal aliens 22:58

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Newell clarifies what rights illegal aliens have when being detained and deported.

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Harvesting Hope for the Holidays (Full Show: 11/19/2025) 1:49:24

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On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Health Group in Metairie for the Holiday Food Drive. Newell speaks with John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer of the Second Harvest Food Bank, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser,Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., Leo John Arnett, Policy Advisor at GNO Inc.,David Rid…

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Harvesting Hope for the Holidays (Hour 3) 34:54

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Health Group in Meterie for the Holiday Food Drive. This hour, Newell has on David Ridenour, Chairman of the National Center for Public Policy Research, Mike Wibel, Director of Marketing at Metropolitan Health Group, and Dr. Heather Gilmore, doctor of physical therapy.…

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Harvesting Hope for the Holidays (Hour 2) 36:53

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Health Group in Metairie for the Holiday Food Drive. This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., and Leo John Arnett, Policy Advisor at GNO Inc.

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Harvesting Hope for the Holidays (Hour 1) 37:34

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Health Group in Meterie for the Holiday Food Drive. This hour, Newell has on John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer of the Second Harvest Food Bank,and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser.

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The United States has only 18 mental health beds per 100,000 people! 14:14

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The United States has only 18 mental health beds per 100,000 people, far below what is needed to serve people in need. For individuals with the most severe mental health conditions, there must be enough inpatient hospital beds to provide safe, effective, and stabilizing treatment. That requires reforming Medicaid rules so psychiatric care in Instit…

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How will Saturday's election results impact the future of New Orleans? 11:58

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Leo John Arnett, Policy Advisor at GNO Inc., joins Newell and Michael Hecht to discuss this weekend’s election results and how they will impact the future of the city.

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New Orleans voters approved $510m in bonds backed by Mayor-elect Helena Moreno 18:45

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New Orleans voters approved $510m in bonds backed by Mayor-elect Helena Moreno to fund housing, parks, drainage, and major infrastructure, though none can address the city’s budget deficit. The election also saw Calvin Duncan win clerk of Criminal Court, while Aimee McCarron and Jason Hughes secured City Council seats. Turnout was low, but voters b…

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Lt. Gov. Nungesser is embarrassed by the Republicans for strong-arming closed primaries on Louisiana voters 17:03

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Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to talk about Louisiana restaurants receiving Michelin Guide Honors, the JRNY America Awards, open primaries, and more.

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The government shutdown exacerbated the food shortage crisis and revealed the dire need for Second Harvest 14:26

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John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer of the Second Harvest Food Bank, joins Newell to talk about the importance of Second Harvest during the holidays and the government shutdown's impact on food shortages.

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The NOPD's "Go Along to Get Along" mentality has to go away (Full Show: 11/18/2025) 1:49:44

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On today's show, Newell has on Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, to discuss overtime abuse at the NOPD,Pastor John Gerhardt, Executive Director of Urban Impact New Orleans, and son Elijah Garhardt to talk about their dedication to transforming the lives of the youth in Central City, Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief & Senior Ec…

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New Orleans homeowners are increasingly burdened by housing costs 36:10

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Newell speaks with Ken Johnson, Endowed Chair of Real Estate and Professor of Finance at the University of Mississippi, to discuss how New Orleans homeowners are spending nearly a third of their income on mortgages. Then, Kirk Lowery, Chairman of the Louisiana Report Card, joins the show to talk about Louisiana's infrastructure receiving a grade of…

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The American Society of Civil Engineers states that Louisiana “struggles to maintain its infrastructure” for a “safe, modern society.” 15:55

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For the first time in nearly a decade, a group of civil engineers has assessed Louisiana’s roads, bridges, water systems, and more, giving the state’s infrastructure an overall grade of C-. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 infrastructure report card on Wednesday (Nov. 12), stating that Louisiana “struggles to maintai…

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New Orleans homeowners are spending nearly a third of their income on mortgages 16:34

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New Orleans homeowners are increasingly burdened by housing costs, spending nearly a third of their income on mortgages, making the city one of the most house-poor in the nation. Even with home values below the national average, New Orleans ranks third in the country for the share of income devoted to housing, outpacing cities like Los Angeles, Mia…

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The government shutdown has caused a delay on job reports numbers 35:35

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Newell has on Pastor John Gerhardt, Executive Director of Urban Impact New Orleans, and son Elijah Garhardt to talk about their dedication to transforming the lives of the youth in Central City. Then, Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief & Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.com, joins the show to preview the report.…

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How will the last government shutdown affect the September jobs report? 14:11

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The September jobs report will be released this Thursday, ending the employment report drought. Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick joins Newell to preview the report.

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Urban Impact Ministries is dedicated to transforming the lives of the youth in Central City 18:35

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Urban Impact Ministries exists in the shadow of the Superdome to bring holistic transformation to Central City through spiritual development, Christian community development & strategic partnerships. Their vision is simple: to create neighborhoods where kids can ride bikes to schools of excellence, a safe place to gather, a church that cares, and a…