Best Commissioned Corps Podcasts (2024)

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Newell is LIVE at Craig's Electrical and Generator Service (Full Show: 11/8/2024) 1:42:15

8h ago1:42:15

1:42:15

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service in Kenner. Newell speaks with:Craig Jacomine, Owner of Craig's Electrical and Generator Service,Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints,U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise,Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA,U.S. Congressman Troy Carter, and Chad Huesman, Phoenix Fest…

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service - Hour 3 34:28

8h ago34:28

34:28

This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service in Kenner. Newell speaks with U.S. Congressman Troy Carter about hurricane preparedness. Also, Newell has on Chad Huesman, Phoenix Fest Car and Bike Show Committee Leader. Then, Craig Jacomine, Owner of Craig's Electrical and Generator Service, returns to answer WWL lis…

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Hurricane preparedness should never catch us off guard at this point. 13:59

8h ago13:59

13:59

On Thursday, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led a bipartisan letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift passage of a robust and comprehensive disaster supplemental appropriations bill. Sixteen additional Members of Congress joined Reps. Carter and Moskowitz on this req…

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service - Hour 2 33:09

9h ago33:09

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This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service in Kenner. Newell speaks with U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise, about how Trump managed to dominate of 7 swing states. Then, Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA, joins the show to discuss New Orleans creating a housing trust fund after 75% of voters agreed to earmark 2% of …

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How will City Council choose to allocate dedicated money to affordable housing? 12:05

9h ago12:05

12:05

Affordable housing was a local ballot measure in Tuesday’s election. New Orleans will create a housing trust fund after 75% of voters agreed to earmark 2% of the city's general fund for efforts to support affordable housing. Now the City Council will have to decide how the money will be used. Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA, joins Newell to talk …

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How did Trump run the table in all swing states on election night? 16:55

9h ago16:55

16:55

Steve Scalise, U.S. Congressman, proudly representing the First Congressional District of Louisiana, joins Newell to explain how Trump managed to win all seven swing states.

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Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service - Hour 1 34:37

10h ago34:37

34:37

This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from Craig's Electrical and Generator Service in Kenner. Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical and Generator Service, joins Newell on the show. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to preview the Saints (without Deninis Allen) vs. the Atlanta Falcons.…

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If the Saints can win ONE game, can it at least be against the Falcons? 14:18

10h ago14:18

14:18

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to preview the Saints (without Dennis Allen) vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

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Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet (Full Show: 11/7/2024) 45:00

4h ago45:00

45:00

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet from the Sheraton's Grand Ballroom.Newell speaks with:Jason Williams, New Orleans District Attorney,Colonel Robert P. Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent,Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, Jeff Landry, Governor …

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Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet - Hour 3 45:00

4h ago45:00

45:00

This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet from the Sheraton's Grand Ballroom. We hear the luncheon speeches and awards from the various speakers.

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Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet - Hour 2 32:06

5h ago32:06

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This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet from the Sheraton's Grand Ballroom. Newell speaks with:Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana,Collin Sims, District Attorney of St. Tammany & Washington Parishes,and Lyonel Myrthil, Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Office for the FB…

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Gov. Landry wants to give New Orleans the tools it needs to stay safe. 12:20

6h ago12:20

12:20

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joins Newell to discuss the initiatives he's set in place to help make New Orleans safer, dealing with the early criticism from skeptics as he took office, and being comfortable with not getting everything he wants as long as the desired metrics are hit.

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Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet - Hour 1 36:25

6h ago36:25

36:25

This hour, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet from the Sheraton's Grand Ballroom. Newell speaks with:Jason Williams, New Orleans District Attorney, Colonel Robert P. Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent,and Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission.…

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No one looks at the crime date more holistically than the Metropolitan Crime Commission. 7:57

6h ago7:57

7:57

Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to discuss the work the MCC does to assist the NOPD to operate more efficiently.

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Partnering with surrounding law enforcement agencies is key to limiting the crime element. 12:04

22m ago12:04

12:04

Colonel Robert P. Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent, joins Newell to talk about the current state of Troop NOLA, the impact they've made backing up NOPD in their fight against crime, and partnering with surrounding agencies.

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The number of available jail beds shouldn't be the deciding factor of how many arrests are made. 15:01

39m ago15:01

15:01

Jason Williams, New Orleans District Attorney, joins Newell to talk about the overcrowding of jails due to the aggressive increase of arrests of the impact criminal.

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Where does the Democratic Party go from here? (Full Show: 11/6/2024) 1:51:10

3h ago1:51:10

1:51:10

On today's show, Newell talks about the factors that may have led to a Trump presidential victory that the mainstream media seems to be ignoring.Then, Newell speaks with:Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember District A,Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc.,Ben Wibberley, Founder & Managing Partner of DAQA,and Ron Faucheux, Political An…

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Kamala Harris didn't do enough to separate herself from Biden's unpopular policies. 37:50

3h ago37:50

37:50

This hour, Newell speaks with Ron Faucheux, Political Analyst & Publisher of "Lunchtime Politics" about last night's Presidential election results, and how the Senate races turned out.

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What can Trump do this time around that could benefit New Orleans.? 38:18

4h ago38:18

38:18

This hour, Newell brings on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss how the results of the election will affect New Orleans' economy, the lingering effect of Taylor Swift weekend, and how Trump should approach his term this time around. Then, Ben Wibberley, Founder & Managing Partner of DAQA, joins the show to talk about why he chose…

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New Orleans has Got Game! Video game testing comes to the city. 14:32

23h ago14:32

14:32

DAQA, a leading provider of player-centric test programs and technology-driven quality solutions for the video game industry, has announced the opening of a quality assurance center at The Beach at the University of New Orleans. The center will serve as DAQA’s network operations hub, play test lab, and primary site for quality assurance operations,…

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How will the results of the election affect New Orleans' economy? 19:57

24h ago19:57

19:57

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to discuss how the results of the election will affect New Orleans' economy, the lingering effect of Taylor Swift weekend, and how Trump should approach his term this time around.

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New Orleans should adopt the budget priority system of the state. 34:56

24h ago34:56

34:56

This hour, Newell talks about the factors that may have led to a Trump presidential victory that the mainstream media seems to be ignoring. Then, New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso joins the show to talk about the results of amendments on the New Orleans ballot and the state of the city budget.…

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Is there concern that the incoming presidential administration will affect New Orleans' city budget? 21:34

1d ago21:34

21:34

Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember District A, joins Newell to discuss the results of amendments on the New Orleans ballot and the state of the city budget.

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The mainstream media blames Trump's victory on the "isms." 12:53

1d ago12:53

12:53

Newell talks about the factors that may have led to a Trump presidential victory that the mainstream media seems to be ignoring.

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It's Election Day! Wait, where's Mayor Cantrell? (Full Show: 11/5/2024) 1:49:52

7h ago1:49:52

1:49:52

On today's show, Newell addresses the ridiculousness of Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveling to Barcelona, Spain, on the taxpayers dime on Election Day.Then, Newell speaks with:Nyka Scott, Entergy New Orleans VP of Customer Service,Kelsey Foster, Executive Director of Algiers Economic Development Foundation,Brandon Wright, Thomas B. Fordham Institute,an…

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Has there ever been an election this close to calling in so many states? 39:43

7h ago39:43

39:43

This hour, Newell has on Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to discuss what the latest polls indicate on Election Day and the impact of down-ballot races.

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"Equity" in education may be harming high-achieving students. 34:27

2h ago34:27

34:27

This hour, Newell speaks with Kelsey Foster, Executive Director of Algiers Economic Development Foundation, about what Algiers on the Westbank has to offer. Then, Brandon Wright, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, joins the show to discuss whether education programs for high achievers are inherently inequitable.…

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Are education programs for high achievers inherently inequitable? 19:59

2h ago19:59

19:59

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute published a new policy brief that revisits four common arguments that opponents of advanced education programs use to advocate for their elimination. Brandon Wright of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute joins Newell to explain more.

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Algiers: The New Orleans Gem on the Westbank! 11:32

3h ago11:32

11:32

Kelsey Foster, Executive Director of Algiers Economic Development Foundation, joins Newell to share what Algiers on the Westbank has to offer.

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Both candidates have made promises that brings concerns to the federal deficit 35:41

3h ago35:41

35:41

This hour, Newell addresses the ridiculousness of Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveling to Barcelona, Spain, on the taxpayers dime on Election Day. Then, Nyka Scott, Entergy New Orleans VP of Customer Service, joins Newell to talk about the walkdown in Council District E- Lower 9th Ward Entergy New Orleans is hosted with customer service managers, line w…

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Entergy New Orleans hosted a walkdown in the Lower 9th Ward. 6:25

3h ago6:25

6:25

Entergy New Orleans hosted a walkdown in Council District E- Lower 9th Ward on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with customer service managers, line workers, and representatives from Energy Smart. During the event, line workers will survey the area to identify issues affecting the potential reliability of electric service and perform minor repairs on-sit…

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Mayor Cantrell proves her irrelevance by traveling to Barcelona on Election Day. 16:59

4h ago16:59

16:59

Newell addresses the ridiculousness of Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveling to Barcelona, Spain, on the taxpayers dime on Election Day.

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Dennis Allen is GONE! (Full Show: 11/4/2024) 1:47:03

4h ago1:47:03

1:47:03

On today's show, Newell addresses Proposition 1, related to dedicating funds to affordable housing, being on the down ballot in New Orleans altough city council says they're going to implement the plan by ordinance anyway.Then, Newell speaks with:Tyler Fussell, Fussell Group Insurance Advisors,John Couvillon, political pollster, strategist and foun…

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The latest jobs report shows abysmal numbers. 32:48

4h ago32:48

32:48

This hour, Newell speaks Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, about Volkswagen and Ford being caught between EV mandates and consumer demand, the weak jobs report, and Russia fining Google more money than exists in the world!

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The Saints fire Dennis Allen! Is that good or bad? 38:08

5h ago38:08

38:08

This hour, Newell speaks with John Couvillon, political pollster, strategist and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, to talk about the latest polls the day before Election Day. Then, Bobby Hebert, the "Cajun Cannon" and host of WWL SportsTalk, joins the show to talk about the firing on Saints head coach Dennis Allen.…

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How does the "Cajun Cannon" feel about the firing of Dennis Allen? 20:04

5h ago20:04

20:04

Bobby Hebert, the "Cajun Cannon" and host of WWL SportsTalk, joins Newell to talk about the firing on Saints head coach Dennis Allen.

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Are early voting numbers an indicator of how things will turn out on Election Day? 16:25

6h ago16:25

16:25

Newell speaks with John Couvillon, political pollster, strategist and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, to talk about the latest polls the day before Election Day.

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The Bureau of Governmental Research opposes Proposition 1. 36:07

1h ago36:07

36:07

This hour, Newell addresses Proposition 1, related to dedicating funds to affordable housing, being on the down ballot in New Orleans although city council says they're going to implement the plan by ordinance anyway. Then, Tyler Fussell, Fussell Group Insurance Advisors, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 bringing significant cha…

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Should Prop. 1 be on the ballot if city council's going to do it through ordinance anyway? 11:32

2h ago11:32

11:32

Newell addresses why Proposition 1, related to dedicating funds to affordable housing, should be on the down ballot in New Orleans if city council says they're going to implement the plan by ordinance anyway.

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Is it fair to be critical of undecided voters at this stage of the election cycle? (Full Show: 11/1/2024) 1:57:35

4h ago1:57:35

1:57:35

On today's show, Newell talks about the voting machines' password leak in Colorado and opens the phone lines to talk politics with the callers. Then, Newell speaks with:JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember,Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints,Dr. Gregory Stewart, Medical Director at Tulane University Center for Brain Health, Jay Cicero,…

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The entire State of Louisiana will feel the impact of Super Bowl LIX. 36:32

4h ago36:32

36:32

New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX in February, and the entire State of Louisiana will feel the impact. From the guaranteed spike in tourism to the boost in revenue for our small businesses and restaurants, Louisianans are ready to welcome in the hundreds of thousands of fans and more than 6,000 members of the media. Jay Cicero, President & …

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It'll get ugly if the Saints can't pull off a win against Carolina. 40:35

5h ago40:35

40:35

This hour, Newell has on Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, to preview the Saints vs. the Panthers, possibly the worst team in the NFL. Then, Dr. Gregory Stewart, Medical Director at Tulane University Center for Brain Health, joins the show to talk about Brain Fest.

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The upcoming inaugural Brain Fest event shouldn't be missed. 13:51

6h ago13:51

13:51

Dr. Gregory Stewart, Medical Director at Tulane University Center for Brain Health, joins Newell to talk about the inaugural Brain Fest event. Brain Fest will focus on brain fitness and aim to promote care for traumatic brain injuries within our community, specifically for military veterans, first responders, and their families.…

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What happens if the Saints lose to the worst team in the NFL? 15:58

6h ago15:58

15:58

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins Newell to preview the Saints vs. the Panthers, possibly the worst team in the NFL.

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Why won't the Wisnor Trust issue go away? 40:24

9d ago40:24

40:24

This hour, Newell talks about the voting machines' password leak in Colorado and opens the phone lines to talk politics with the callers. Then, Newell speaks with JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, about the reoccurring dispute of the Wisner Trust.

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Mayor Cantrell continues to resurrect the Wisnor Trust dispute. 13:27

9h ago13:27

13:27

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, joins Newell to talk about the reoccurring dispute of the Wisner Trust and Mayor Cantrell's NOPD promotions pause for captains and majors.

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Are politicians not aware that they're under a microscope? 20:35

1h ago20:35

20:35

Newell talks about the voting machines' password leak in Colorado and opens the phone lines to talk politics with the callers.

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People will vote for their self-interests no matter a candidate's behavior. (Full Show: 10/31/2024) 1:56:17

10h ago1:56:17

1:56:17

On today's show, Newell talk about the importance of voting in the upcomng election and the latest on the current political atmosphere.Also, Newell speaks with:Emily Federer, Port NOLA Sustainability Manager, Daniel Erspamer, economist & CEO of the Pelican Institute,Jennifer Fernandez, Dean of the Delgado Charity School of Nursing, Fran Langlow, Pr…

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Can Mayor Cantrell point to any bias in NOPD's promotion process? 38:48

10h ago38:48

38:48

This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about Mayor Cantrell's pause of NOPD promotions of captains and majors, give an update on St. John Judge Vercell Fiffie’s Judiciary Commission complaint, and the upcoming Metropolitan Crime Commission's "Law-Enforcement Awards Banquet" at the Sheraton's …

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If there's any bias in the NOPD's promotion process, it's on the part of Mayor Cantrell. 22:25

10h ago22:25

22:25

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about Mayor Cantrell's pause of NOPD promotions of captains and majors.

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