Best Involvement Ambassadors Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's ‘peace’ plan for Gaza 15:07

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a 20-point proposal they say could end the war in Gaza “immediately” – after nearly two years of bombardment and mounting international pressure. At its core, Hamas must release all hostages, disarm and have no role in Gaza’s future governance. Israel would not commit to a full withdrawal – retainin…

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What is left of Gaza’s hospitals? 14:49

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Dr Rachel Coghlan is a palliative care doctor based in Melbourne, who worked with doctors in Gaza before October 7, 2023. Since then, she has been in regular contact with her colleagues there, as they have continued to show up for work to care for their patients in increasingly horrific circumstances. But now, as Israel’s bombardment of Gaza City i…

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It's the job of law enforcement to enforce ALL the laws on the books (Full Show: 9/30/2025) 1:50:26

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On today's show, Newell gives a fired-up monologue bashing those who wouldn't receive help from the federal government to support local law enforcement based on which political party may benefit from the optics and the Catholic Church's stance on the deportation and apprehension of illegal immigrants. Then, Newell has on Kevin Richards, co-founder …

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Isrealis are optimistic over Trump and Netanyahu's 20-point peace plan 36:39

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This hour, Newell is joined by Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, to discuss the 20-point plan aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza agreed upon by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Then, Theresa Campbell, founder & CEO of Safer Schools Together, join…

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Educators are looking at ways to protect students from predators online 18:01

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Theresa Campbell, Founder & CEO of Safer Schools Together, served as a featured “Game Changer” speaker at the 2025 Global Security Exchange (GSX) in New Orleans. She delivered her keynote address, “Risk is Everywhere: Fostering Safety in the Workplace, Schools, and Public Spaces,” a timely and practical session exploring today’s most pressing safet…

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The people of Israel are ready to get back to rebuilding their lives and their economy 16:51

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claim to have agreed on a 20-point plan aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Under that plan, a temporary governing board would be set up to manage postwar Gaza. That board would be headed by Trump and would include former British Prime Minister Tony Blair amo…

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There's room to criticize judges, but it has to be in a respectful manner 36:01

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This hour, Newell has on Tiffany J. Martinez, Community Resources Director of HRI Community Resources. Then, Ed Walters, President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, joins the show to talk about all the great things that the Bar Association does and what they do to help people in civil areas, criminal areas, access to justice areas. all of tha…

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Judges are receiving death threats because of their ideological preferences 20:32

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Ed Walters, President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, joins Newell to talk about all the great things that the Bar Association does and what they do to help people in civil areas, criminal areas, access to justice areas. all of that they do to help so many people and get so little credit.

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HCR works to ensure apartment communities have access to the needed community resources and critical supportive services for housing stability 10:50

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HCR works closely with HRI Communities and HRI Management to ensure that the residents of owned and/or operated apartment communities have access to the needed community resources and critical supportive services for housing stability, meeting individual goals, and continuing to advance thriving communities. Tiffany J. Martinez, Community Resources…

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All we want is for people to follow the law and to suffer consequences when they break the law 37:43

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This hour, Newell gives a fired-up monologue bashing those who wouldn't receive help from the federal government to support local law enforcement based on which political party may benefit from the optics and the Catholic Church's stance on the deportation and apprehension of illegal immigrants. Then, Kevin Richards, co-founder of NOLA Coffee Festi…

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The NOLA Coffee Festival is a 2-day celebration of rich coffee heritage 10:12

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Kevin Richards, co-founder of NOLA Coffee Festival LLC, joins Newell to promote the 2-day celebration of New Orleans rich coffee heritage.

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When it comes to law enforcement, "fear" is not a dirty word 17:33

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Newell gives a fired-up monologue bashing those who wouldn't receive help from the federal government to support local law enforcement based on which political party may benefit from the optics and the Catholic Church's stance on the deportation and apprehension of illegal immigrants.

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BONUS: Witness says 'we need God, we need Jesus' as bodies pile up on church lawn in Michigan mass shooting: the latest on gun violence in America 21:54

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A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

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Trump’s retribution list 15:04

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When Donald Trump took power, he promised retribution against his political opponents. Now, he’s delivering - and he’s using the justice department to do it, with the US Attorney launching a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. And it seems like that’s just the beginning. The justice department has also been directed to inv…

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Trump now believes Ukraine can beat Russia; what changed? (Full Show: 9/29/2025) 1:50:09

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On today's show, Newell talks about State Rep. Delisha Boyd's reaction to the backlash she received in the media over her personal financial struggles. Then, Newell has on Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to discuss President Trump's shift in his perception of the possible outcome of the Ukraine/Russia war,Stefan Padfield, Executive D…

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Each political party is positioning itself to blame a government shutdown on the opposing party 37:07

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This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the factors leading to a potential government shutdown, AI data centers' effect on energy prices, California looking to increase oil drilling, and Gen Z credit scores dropping.

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Fear. Panic. Hate. None of these are reasons to override The U.S. Constitution 37:06

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This hour, Newell has on Stefan Padfield, Executive Director of The Free Enterprise Project, to discuss if it's a part of the government's role to strike "misinformation" off social media. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to recap that Saints loss to the Buffalo Bills.…

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Though the Saints fall to the Bills, were there any moral victories for the black and gold? 14:36

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Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to recap that Saints loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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Is it the government's role to strike "misinformation" off social media? 19:20

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In late September 2025, Google's parent company, Alphabet, acknowledged to the House Judiciary Committee that the Biden administration repeatedly pressured it to remove user-generated content from YouTube that did not violate its policies. The revelations were made in a letter sent in response to a Republican-led investigation into alleged censorsh…

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State Rep. Delisha Boyd changes her tune after her financial struggles were exposed by the media 35:55

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This hour, Newell talks about State Rep. Delisha Boyd's reaction to the backlash she received in the media over her personal financial struggles. Then, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins the show to discuss President Trump's shift in his perception of the possible outcome of the Ukraine/Russia war.…

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President Trump now says Ukraine can defeat the Russians and win back all of their territory 14:05

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President Donald Trump made a surprising shift in his public stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, stating that Ukraine can reclaim all of its territory lost to Russia, a marked departure from earlier suggestions that Ukraine might need to cede land to achieve peace. Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins Newell to explain the possible re…

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State Rep. Delisha Boyd earns a Gold Star for making bad decisions 13:05

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Newell talks about State Rep. Delisha Boyd's reaction to the backlash she received in the media over her personal financial struggles.

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Albo v Trump: Oct 20. Let’s goooooo. 15:24

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Anthony Albanese has finally managed to get a meeting with Donald Trump, after months of trying. But why did it take so long? And what does it say about just how rocky our relationship with the US has become? As political journalist and author of Albanese: Telling it Straight Karen Middleton reports, the Australian government has been working hard …

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Early voting in New Orleans starts Sept. 27; prepare and plan accordingly (Full Show: 9/26/2025) 1:52:03

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On today's show, Newell talks about City Council candidate State Rep. Delisha Boyd's potential violations of state campaign finance laws and her English Turn home set for a sheriff's sale on November 13, 2025, due to foreclosure proceedings. Then, Newell has onLieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to give a Canada mission recap and talk about the Kee…

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The New Orleans Saints' first regular season win may be more distant than desired 36:46

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This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to preview LSU vs. the Ole Miss Rebels. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to preview the Saints vs. the Buffalo Bills.

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Oddmakers setting the New Orleans Saints as a 16.5/15.5-point underdog against the Bills is insulting 36:46

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Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, to preview the Saints vs. the Buffalo Bills.

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LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier is looking healthy and ready to take on the Rebels 17:17

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Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Newell to preview LSU vs. the Ole Miss Rebels.

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The Northshore has some important elections coming up 38:09

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This hour, Newell has on Ronnie Simpson, Board Chair of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to encourage residents to show up and vote in the important upcoming elections on the Northshore. Then, Newell talks about the indictment of ex-FBI director James Comey.

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Local elections are more impactful on your daily life than national elections 20:04

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Slidell is having an important election that can have major impacts on the city, but with low voter turnout for local elections, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to do their civic duty. Ronnie Simpson, a board member with the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about voter turnout in recent elections an…

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State Rep. Delisha Boyd's City Council campaign is marred with controversy 37:12

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This hour, Newell talks about City Council candidate State Rep. Delisha Boyd's potential violations of state campaign finance laws and her English Turn home set for a sheriff's sale on November 13, 2025, due to foreclosure proceedings. Then, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show to give a Canada mission recap and talk about the Keep Lo…

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser gives his Canada mission recap 19:30

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Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to give a Canada mission recap and talk about the Keep Louisiana Beautiful state conference that just wrapped up.

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How can anyone trust Delisha Boyd to manage city money if she can't manage her own finances? 14:32

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Newell talks about City Council candidate State Rep. Delisha Boyd's potential violations of state campaign finance laws and her English Turn home set for a sheriff's sale on November 13, 2025, due to foreclosure proceedings.

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California proves it cares more about illegals than Americans, plus the latest on the ICE shooting 35:46

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California just signed a law prohibiting ICE agents from protecting their faces with masks, which has host Newell Normand convinced Gov. Gavin Newsom cares more about illegals than Californians. Plus, get the latest on the hatful rhetoric directed by the left at ICE and the sniper who opened fire at the Dallas office. Audacy hosts Bob Rose, Tara Se…

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BONUS: Is Tylenol really bad for pregnant women, and if not, why would the president say it? 31:45

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Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others br…

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Labor's guilt in the Optus failure 16:14

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The communications watchdog has opened a formal investigation into Optus after a 13-hour failure blocked about 600 triple-zero calls – now linked to three deaths. The government is furious, calling it “completely unacceptable”, and warning of “significant consequences”. But is it actually their fault too? Today, journalist and contributor to Crikey…

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Governor Newsom consistently puts illegal immigrants over American citizens (Full Show: 9/25/2025) 1:51:22

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On today's show, Newell responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a law banning ICE agents from wearing masks.Then, Newell has onEmily Federer, Director of Sustainable Development at Port NOLA, and Jennifer Ninete, Director of Engagement at the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, underscore Port NOLA’s commitment to building infras…

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You can't provide fulltime power with parttime energy 37:33

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This hour, Newell is joined by Bonner Cohen, PH.D., Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, to discuss why wind and solar facing an increasingly unfavorable commercial and political climate. Then, J.P. Morrell, Councilmember-At-Large, joins the show to talk about the latest on the $3.9 million EPA SWIFR grant to expand curb…

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The latest on the $3.9 million EPA SWIFR grant to expand curbside recycling 12:37

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J.P. Morrell, Councilmember-At-Large, joins Newell to talk about the latest on the $3.9 million EPA SWIFR grant to expand curbside recycling, replace carts, and develop a 10-year solid waste master plan to improve waste diversion rates and expand services to residents.

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Why are wind and solar facing an increasingly unfavorable commercial and political climate? 24:25

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Bonner Cohen, PH.D., Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, writes in The Daily Caller, "Wind and solar power require a lot of upfront capital, and investors may be having second thoughts about placing their bets on what looks like a losing horse." Dr. Cohen joins Newell to discuss the issue.…

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President Trump was reckless in his call to pregnant women not to take Tylenol 39:28

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This hour, Newell has on Jeremy Nighohossian, Senior Fellow & Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), to share his thoughts on the White House issuing a warning about a link between Tylenol and autism. Then, Eugene Kontorovich, Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, joins the show …

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Is the recognition of a Palestinian state a reward for Hamas? 17:04

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A flood of countries are supporting a Palestinian state. Britain and France's recognition of a state of Palestine at the United Nations is a historic moment in the century-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel is furious, and it sees the UN conference, along with recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, France, Canada, Australia, and others…

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Why did President Trump feel the need to champion the Tylenol/autism issue, and why now? 16:07

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While the White House issues a warning about a link between Tylenol and autism, the WHO (World Health Organization) rejects the claim, saying research has found no consistent association, and urges pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice. Jeremy Nighohossian, Senior Fellow & Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), says, "Don…

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a law preventing ICE agents from wearing masks is the state 37:31

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This hour, Newell responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a law banning ICE agents from wearing masks. Then, Emily Federer, Director of Sustainable Development at Port NOLA, and Jennifer Ninete, Director of Engagement at the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, join the show to underscore Port NOLA’s commitment to building infrast…

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The LIT is the first new Greenfield container terminal in the U.S. in decades 15:20

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The Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) is the first new Greenfield container terminal in the U.S. in decades and the first project in Louisiana to register with the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework. Emily Federer, Director of Sustainable Development at Port NOLA, and Jennifer Ninete, Director of Engagement at the Institute for Sust…

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What does Governor Newsom fear about ICE agents enforcing the law? 17:47

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Newell responds to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a law banning ICE agents from wearing masks.

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'I was in a bad mood:' Professor who called Charlie Kirk a 'POS' fights for his job as Kimmel returns from short suspension: the latest 26:00

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Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free spee…

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Australia's China contradiction: AUKUS vs the Pacific 17:00

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The Albanese government has been on an unprecedented campaign of diplomatic activism in the Pacific Islands – all to keep China’s military at a distance. At the same time, AUKUS is remaking our defence strategy, with eight nuclear-powered submarines, expanded facilities for US forces, and plans for a new east-coast submarine base. For some watching…

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New Orleans Politics Finds Itself Back in the Bin Again (Full Show: 9/24/2025) 1:47:48

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On today's show, Newell has on Sidney Torres IV, owner and President of IV Waste, to explain why New Orleans recently securing a $3.98 million EPA grant to expand residential curbside recycling is a bad idea. Michel Sadelain, M.D., Ph.D., Herbert & Florence Irving Professor of Medicine & Director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and T…

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There's nothing wrong with diversity as long as excellence takes priority 35:59

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This hour, Newell is joined by Arthur Sterbcow, a local real estate analyst, to discuss how Tulane's new school policy that requires students to live on campus for their first three years has created a new real estate challenge for the surrounding neighborhood. Then, Curtis Hill, Project 21 Ambassador, joins the show to talk about the legacy Charli…

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Project 21 Ambassador defends Charlie Kirk's much-quoted concerns about DEI 16:50

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Project 21 Ambassador Curtis Hill, who once served as Indiana’s attorney general, joins Newell to talk about the legacy Charlie Kirk leaves behind and why, as a black man, he shares Charlie’s much-quoted concerns about DEI.