Best MCC Media Podcasts (2025)

On today's show, Newell has onRafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about his presentation of evidence at a Senate Judiciary Hearing in Baton Rouge highlighting that Judge Nandi Campbell and Judge Leon Roche had unusually high acquittal rates in the Orleans Parish justice system,Michael Hecht, President & CEO of …

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We need leaders willing to consume political capital for the greater good 37:30

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This hour, Newell has on Sig Greenebaum, founder of NOLAxNOLA & CEO of Sigfest Events, to talk about how NOLAxNOLA 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration in New Orleans. Then, Newell shares his takeaways from the first New Orleans mayoral candidates' debate.

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New Orleans mayoral candidates expressed a lot of aspirations, but not a lot about how to fund them 16:02

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Newell shares his takeaways from the first New Orleans mayoral candidates' debate.

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RED MEAT BONUS: Free speech vs hate speech: Is there a difference? And the lessons about it to take from Charlie Kirk 45:04

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Charlie Kirk said there's no such thing as hate speech. So then, why are so many people losing their jobs over what they're saying about his death? Explore the issue with a law professor and hosts Tara Servatius, Marc Cox, Bob Rose, and join a rousing debate on the Kayal Show from WPHT Radio.

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NOLAxNOLA 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration in New Orleans 19:06

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Sig Greenebaum, founder of NOLAxNOLA & CEO of Sigfest Events, joins Newell to talk about how NOLAxNOLA 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration in New Orleans. The citywide festival features a wide range of music, comedy, and burlesque shows across various venues, showcasing New Orleans' vibrant live entertainment scene.…

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Michael Hecht of GNO Inc's trip to Washington D.C. 33:10

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This hour, Newell is joined by Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about GNO's trip to Washington D.C., Tulane University's Future of Energy Forum, YouthForce NOLA celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and more. Then, Michael Corbett, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Infrastructure for Sunrise Foods, joins the show to discuss h…

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Sunrise Foods is developing the first dedicated organic port facility in the U.S. at Port NOLA 10:32

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Michael Corbett, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Infrastructure for Sunrise Foods, joins Newell to discuss how the company is developing the first dedicated organic port facility in the United States at the Port of New Orleans’ Alabo Street Wharf. The FDA-registered and USDA-certified operation will function as a transloading facility, desig…

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Rafael Goyeneche of the MCC talks about his statements at a Senate Judiciary Hearing concerning the Orleans Parish justice system 40:13

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This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about his presentation of evidence at a Senate Judiciary Hearing in Baton Rouge highlighting that Judge Nandi Campbell and Judge Leon Roche had unusually high acquittal rates in the Orleans Parish justice system.…

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"Cancel culture" has come full circle and bit those who displayed low emotional intelligence (Full Show: 9/16/2025) 1:50:20

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On today's show, Newell expresses his disgust at people celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk on social media.Then, Newell has onJan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana, to talk about the “Invest in Louisiana Policy Conference” returning to Baton Rouge,Phalon Cornist, President of the Lake Oaks Civic Association, to talk about honorin…

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How do you organize the top part of government? By finding a good Chief Administrative Officer 36:51

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This hour, Newell has a panel discussion about how to organize the top part of government by finding a good Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Errol Williams, Assessor of Orleans Parish, joins Newell to discuss the benefits of having a good CAO and how to go about finding one. Then, Joe Givens and Carlin Conner join the show to talk about the "Coo…

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Love'em or hate'em, the Sewerage & Water Board has to make enough money to function 15:33

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Lambert Bossier, Constable of the First City Court for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to address all the issues related to the newly renamed “New Orleans Water Authority,” formerly the Sewage & Water Board of New Orleans. Then, Peter Gardner, owner of Gardner Development, comes on to focus on setting rates for the Water Authority.…

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Is finding a good Chief Administrative Officer the best way to organize the top part of government? 18:55

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How do you organize the top part of government? By finding a good Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Errol Williams joins Newell to discuss the benefits of having a good CAO and how to go about finding one. Then, Joe Givens and Carlin Conner join the show to talk about the "Coordinating Council for Justice and Safety.”…

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What's behind the increase in violence against ICE agents? 34:36

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This hour, Newell has on Phalon Cornist, President of the Lake Oaks Civic Association, to talk about honoring those who keep New Orleans safe by hosting a steak night for police and first responders. Then, Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins the show to talk about the uptick in violence agai…

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Assaults against ICE agents are up 1000%, according to Kristi Noem 20:18

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Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Newell to talk about the cause of the uptick in violence against ICE agents.

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The Lake Oaks Civic Association is honoring first responders with a steak dinner 11:40

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Phalon Cornist, President of the Lake Oaks Civic Association, joins Newell to talk about honoring those who keep New Orleans safe by hosting a Steak Night for police and first responders.

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The celebration of Charlie Kirk's death on social media is deplorable 38:46

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This hour, Newell expresses his disgust at people celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk on social media. Then, Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana, joins the show to talk about the “Invest in Louisiana Policy Conference” returning to Baton Rouge.

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The “Invest in Louisiana Policy Conference” returns to Baton Rouge 15:45

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Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana, joins Newell to talk about the “Invest in Louisiana Policy Conference” returning to Baton Rouge! On September 18th for a day of fellowship and learning about how we can break down racial and economic barriers and create a stronger state economy that works for everyone. This year’s conference th…

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We all have ugly thoughts; luckily, most people have the emotional intelligence to not act on them 14:25

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Newell expresses his disgust at people celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk on social media and underlines the importance of utilizing emotional intelligence.

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"The killing of Charlie Kirk will change things. What that change may be remains to be seen." - M. Hecht (Full Show: 9/15/2025) 2:00:46

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On today's show, Newell talks about how the killing of Charlie Kirk can potentially change the dynamic of political discourse in America. Then, Newell has on Margeurite Oestreicher, Executive Director of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, to talk about the Still Rising: A Forum for Housing Innovation event taking place on September 18th,Michell…

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Rising inflation and a very weak jobs report challenge the Federal Reserve 37:12

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This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss rising inflation and a very weak jobs report challenging the Federal Reserve, the collapse of the French government and why it matters for the U.S., Europe cooling on net zero, nuclear power making a comeback, Jaguar's bold plan to lose 85% of its customer…

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New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler is still looking for his first NFL win 36:06

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This hour, Newell has on Michelle Courseault, Executive Director of the French Quarter Management District, to talk about the supplemental safety patrols going on in the Quarter and the coming addition of officers from the Louisiana State Police. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to review the…

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The Saints showed sparks of ability against the 49ers but continue to lose in critical moments 14:32

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Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to review the New Orleans Saints' defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.

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The French Quarter is a small space with a lot of people and safety is paramount 16:36

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Michelle Courseault, Executive Director of the French Quarter Management District, joins Newell to talk about the supplemental safety patrols going on in the Quarter and the coming addition of officers from the Louisiana State Police.

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The Charlie Kirk killing shouldn't dissuade us from engaging in debate and conversation 37:48

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This hour, Newell talks about how the killing of Charlie Kirk can potentially change the dynamic of political discourse in America. Then, Margeurite Oestreicher, Executive Director of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, joins the show to talk about the Still Rising: A Forum for Housing Innovation event taking place on September 18th.…

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The Still Rising: A Forum for Housing Innovation is a taking place September 18th 11:58

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On September 18, 2025, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity will host a day-long housing summit featuring experts in the most challenging areas affecting housing today: insurance, financing, design/construction, policy, health, and climate challenges. The event is designed to discuss and develop solutions in real time to meet these challenges, uti…

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"The assassination of Charlie Kirk is an attack on our [American] ideals " 18:02

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Newell talks about how the killing of Charlie Kirk can potentially change the dynamic of political discourse in America.

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5 Things We Are Running After - This Year and Every Year: Our Priority of Discipleship | Jeff Mazzariello 32:54

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14-Sep-2025 Jeff MazzarielloBy MCC Podcast Manager

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'We got him:' How Charlie Kirk's killer was caught, what we know about him, and what's next as Americans grapple with violence 38:33

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Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.

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RED MEAT: 'We got him!' Everything we know about Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter from Kash Patel, Donald Trump, analysts and more 34:14

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Donald Trump announced live on FOX that Charlie Kirk's killer had been caught. Here's the FBI press conference where Kash Patel laid out how it happened, plus analysis from Marc Cox, criminologists, other experts, Bob Rose, Tara Servatius and more.

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Where is the emotional intelligence in the United States? (Full Show: 9/12/2025) 1:48:22

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On today's show, Newell talks about the latest news concerning the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the reaction to that tragedy nationwide and on social media. Then, Newell has on Emery McClendon, National Center for Public Policy Research, to talk about his experience while in the gallery at the Rotunda in DC when a moment of silence was called to ho…

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How long will it take for Spencer Rattler to get his first NFL win? 37:18

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This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, to talk about what to expect from the LSU Tigers' matchup against the Florida Gators in Death Valley this Saturday. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to talk about how the Saints will fare against a beat-up San Francisco team.…

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If Spencer Rattler can get a win, it would have to be against an injured San Francisco. 16:25

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On Sunday, the Saints will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Caesar's Superdome. The 49ers will be without Saint-killer tight end George Kittle and probably without their quarterback, Brock Purdy. Are the Saints catching the 49ers at the right time to bring Spencer Rattler his first NFL win? Newell talks with the Voice of the New Orleans Saints, …

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"Watching football is the only time I lose my emotional intelligence" - Newell 17:58

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LSU is 2–0 and ranked #3 after dispatching Louisiana Tech last week. Now they will face the Florida Gators in Death Valley on Saturday night. What can we expect in this classic matchup between SEC giants? Newell checks in with the Voice of the LSU Tigers, Chris Blair.

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Many politicians today seem to believe that 'compromise' means 'surrender' 36:33

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This hour, Newell has on Emery McClendon, National Center for Public Policy Research, to talk about his experience while in the gallery at the Rotunda in DC when a moment of silence was called to honor the death of Charlie Kirk. Then, Cate Swinburn, co-founder, President & CEO of YouthForce NOLA, YouthForce, joins the show to celebrate a decade of …

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YouthForce NOLA is marking a decade of success in connecting local public high school students with area companies 10:51

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NOLA is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of success in connecting local public high school students with area companies to pave the way for career readiness and life success after graduation. YouthForce NOLA’s Co-founder and President & CEO Cate Swinburn joins Newell to share the organization’s story, its impact on the local commu…

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Emery McClendon was at the Rotunda in DC when they called for a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk. 18:00

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Emery McClendon, National Center for Public Policy Research, joins Newell to talk about his experience while in the gallery at the Rotunda in DC when a moment of silence was called to honor the death of Charlie Kirk.

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Charlie Kirk was masterful at engaging in dialogue 34:25

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This hour, Newell talks about the latest news concerning the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the reaction to that tragedy nationwide and on social media. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners can chime in on the topic.

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BONUS ON DEADLINE: Guns, God and the battle for America's classrooms 35:38

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Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman w…

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Columbia Basin College Women’s Soccer 30:48

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Columbia Basin College women's soccer is under new leadership, but plans to continue the winning culture that the Hawks are known for. Jamie Council catches up with head coach Alessandro Llamas Ibarra and the CBC women's soccer team.By Jamie Council

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Is the left celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk? Here's the latest 48:44

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The murder of Charlie Kirk says something about what America has become, but is it too late to change? Get the latest on the hunt for his killer, plus what led up to it and what happens next. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and others weigh in, including Tara Servatius, Marc Cox, Newell Normand, the Big K Morning Show, and more.…

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An already dark day has become darker with the rise of ideological intolerance (Full Show: 9/11/2025) 1:48:05

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On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts about the killing of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. Then, Newell has on Congressman Steve Scalise, to discuss the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk,Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, to delve into why real estate is critical to Port NOLA’s mission of making New Orleans a co…

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No. Higher taxes on the rich won't fix anything. 35:11

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This hour, Newell talks to Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, about why real estate is critical to Port NOLA’s mission of making New Orleans a competitive global gateway. Then, Patrick Button, Associate Professor of Economics at Tulane University, joins the show to explain why placing higher taxes on the rich won't fix the U.S. budget…

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Can higher taxes on the rich fix the budget deficit in the US? 15:10

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It’s highly believed that soaring budget deficits can be closed by putting higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Associate Professor of Economics at Tulane University Patrick Button joins Newell to explain why that's simply not the case.

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Real estate is a massively critical component of the Port NOLA’s mission 13:53

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Kyle Gilmore, Port NOLA Director of Real Estate, joins Newell to delve into why real estate is critical to Port NOLA’s mission of making New Orleans a competitive global gateway.

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The notion of reasonable disagreement doesn't seem to exist anymore 35:40

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This hour, Newell shares his thoughts about the killing of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. Then, Congressman Steve Scalise joins the show to give his perspective about the tragic event.

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ON DEADLINE: 'America is broken:' Charlie Kirk's shooting is the latest escalation in shocking political violence across the US 37:36

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Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.