Best Contract administration Podcasts (2025)

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National Radio Day: Why the Sheriff Chose the Mic After the Badge (Full Show: 8/20/2025) 1:49:40

13m ago1:49:40

1:49:40

On today's show, Newell shares why he traded the Jefferson Parish sheriff's badge for a microphone on WWL radio.Then, Newell has on Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s Attorney General, to explain why she's calling for a full refund for tickets issued to New Orleans drivers in school zones from Aug. 1, 2024, through May 2025,Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Comm…

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The world has to see what New Orleans is today 20 years after Katrina 37:40

15m ago37:40

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As we solemnly remember the lives lost 20 years ago during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, New Orleans & Company is celebrating the incredible resilience, innovation, and grit that it took to rebuild our beloved city and cultural economy. New Orleans went from an all-time low of 3.7 million visitors in 2006, the year after Katrina, to a record…

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Branding the Badge: The NOPD inks contract with local ad agency to boost recruitment 35:57

1h ago35:57

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This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about the NOPD inking a contract with a local ad agency to recruit new officers as part of an effort to increase its ranks, Port NOLA announcing continued growth in cargo volumes and trade activity through the first half of 2025, and more. Then, David Garcia,…

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The plan is to redevelop Plaza Tower into affordable housing for seniors 14:19

1h ago14:19

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David Garcia, Vice President & Project Partner at Lincoln Avenue Communities, and Randy Waesche, Trustee for The Joe Jaeger Estate, join Newell to share their plans of redeveloping Plaza Tower into 300+ affordable housing units for seniors.

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The importance and power of the radio medium during critical times 35:59

2h ago35:59

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This hour, Newell shares why he traded the Jefferson Parish sheriff's badge for a microphone on WWL radio. Then, Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s Attorney General, joins the show to explain why she's calling for a full refund for tickets issued to New Orleans drivers in school zones from Aug. 1, 2024, through May 2025.…

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LA AG Murrill explains why she's ordering a refund on school zone speeding tickets 11:30

2h ago11:30

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The Louisiana Attorney General is calling for a full refund for tickets issued to New Orleans drivers in school zones from Aug. 1, 2024, through May 2025. Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a letter to the city of New Orleans not only calling for refunds but also warning that legal action and criminal charges will be pursued if anyone in the city …

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Newell shares why he traded the Jefferson Parish sheriff's badge for a microphone on WWL radio 11:54

3h ago11:54

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Newell shares why he traded the Jefferson Parish sheriff's badge for a microphone on WWL radio.

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Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services Dept of the Army-AMC 22:54

10h ago22:54

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The Army AMC has released a Sources Sought for Integrated Operations in High Performance Computing (HPC) covering scientific, engineering, analysis, and outreach support. Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Value: $213 M •Awards: Up to 2 Get insights on this HPC opportunity in our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to…

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The 2nd Generation Information Technology (2GIT) RFI- General Services Administration- Federal Acquisition Service 15:13

15h ago15:13

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GSA FAS has issued a Sources Sought for the 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) BPA worth $5.5B Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Awards: 70 •RFP Release: Dec 2025 Get the full breakdown and strategies on our latest podcast episode! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to find similar opportunities and help you build a realistic and winning pip…

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Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event-Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command 16:58

16h ago16:58

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The Army Contracting Command is seeking solutions for an Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event under a MA-IDIQ. Key Details •Type: Request for Solutions •Awards: One or more •Deadline: Sep 26, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT For insights on opportunities like this, listen to our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to fin…

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Mayor Cantrell's legacy is based on incompetence, inefficiency, ineptitude, arrogance, and stupidity (Full Show: 8/19/2025) 1:43:49

1d ago1:43:49

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On today's show, Newell lists the plethora of controversies that took place during the Cantrell Administration. Then, Newell has on Ricky Joseph, founder of Save Our Youth NOLA, to share the inspiring story behind his organization and the impact it’s making across the city,Luca Pezzo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance at UNO, to talk about the …

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Premier Season Ticket Raffle offers the sports fan's ultimate dream 35:11

1d ago35:11

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This hour, Newell is joined by Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, to talk about the “Premier Season Ticket Raffle,” which gives entrants a chance to win the ultimate Louisiana sports fan experience. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to recap the New Orleans Saints' second preseas…

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The Saints QB may have to adapt to using their feet due to a weak O-line 19:30

1d ago19:30

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Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans, joins Newell to recap the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jags and preview their final preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

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Win the ultimate Louisiana sports fan experience for just $100 12:47

1d ago12:47

12:47

Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, joins Newell to talk about the “Premier Season Ticket Raffle,” which gives entrants a chance to win the ultimate Louisiana sports fan experience. The raffle offers a grand prize of over 500 event tickets total from Baton Rouge to New Orleans! Entries are $100.00 each, and onl…

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NOLA Coalition Show: Save Our Youth NOLA 33:46

1d ago33:46

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This hour, Newell has on Ricky Joseph, founder of Save Our Youth NOLA, to share the inspiring story behind his organization and the impact it’s making across the city. Then, Luca Pezzo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance at UNO, joins the show to talk about the financial literacy and trading education program at the University of New Orleans cal…

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What is the "Tools for Trading in Financial Markets" program? 19:10

1d ago19:10

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Luca Pezzo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance at UNO, joins Newell to talk about the financial literacy and trading education program at the University of New Orleans called “Tools for Trading in Financial Markets.” The program is designed to make financial markets accessible and understandable for the public, with a focus on financial literacy…

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The Mission and Vision of Save Our Youth NOLA 8:24

1d ago8:24

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Ricky Joseph, founder of Save Our Youth NOLA, joins Newell to share the inspiring story behind his organization and the impact it’s making across the city. Created with the purpose of providing meaningful alternatives to violence and instability, Save Our Youth NOLA empowers young people through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and leadership developm…

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Mayor Cantrell's ineptitude is worse than her alleged crimes 34:52

2d ago34:52

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This hour, Newell lists the plethora of controversies that took place during the Cantrell Administration.

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The Cantrell Administration has been marred with controversy since the beginning 17:24

1d ago17:24

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Newell lists the plethora of controversies that took place during the Cantrell Administration.

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Mayor Cantrell's "center-of-the-universe" arrogance put her in her current predicament (Full Show: 8/18/2025) 1:51:17

2d ago1:51:17

1:51:17

On today's show, Newell has onCraig Murdock, New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney, to talk about the indictment of New Orleans' Mayor LaToya Cantrell,Sidney Torres IV, owner of IV Waste, to talk about an appeals court ruling that the New Orleans City Council does not have to sign a contract with Henry Consulting to provide sanitation services for …

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Time-sensitive info about Spirit Airlines and E.V. purchases 36:22

2d ago36:22

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This hour, Newell has on Guy Williams, President, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming, producer inflation complicating the Federal Reserve rate cut, how Spirit Airlines' announcement about their financial struggles is bad for New Orleans, tim…

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What is the political landscape in New Orleans like now that Mayor Cantrell has been indicted? 36:53

2d ago36:53

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This hour, Newell is joined by Ron Faucheux, Political Analyst & Publisher of "Lunchtime Politics" to talk about, how does the indictment of the Mayor Cantrell affect local and even state political landscapes. Then, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins the show to discuss what came out of the hours-long summit in Alaska between Pres…

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How did the talks in Alaska go between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin? 17:24

2d ago17:24

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After the hours-long summit in Alaska between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Trump said, “No deal!” He said, “We haven’t quite got there, but we’ve got some headway. There’s no deal until there’s a deal.” Putin described the talks as “constructive and useful”… and said, “Russia is genuinely interested in endi…

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How has the indictment of Mayor Cantrell changed New Orleans' political landscape? 18:01

2d ago18:01

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Ron Faucheux, Political Analyst & Publisher of "Lunchtime Politics", joins Newell to talk about how does the indictment of the Mayor Cantrell affect local and even state political landscapes.

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The indictment of Mayor LaToya Cantrell is a product of her own arrogance 37:59

2d ago37:59

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This hour, Newell speaks with Craig Murdock, New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney, about the indictment of New Orleans' Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Then, Sidney Torres IV, owner of IV Waste, joins the show to discuss the appeals court ruling that the New Orleans City Council does not have to sign a contract with Henry Consulting to provide sanitation s…

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An appeals court has ruled that the New Orleans City Council does not have to sign a contract with Henry Consulting 12:48

2d ago12:48

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An appeals court has ruled that the New Orleans City Council does not have to sign a contract with Henry Consulting to provide sanitation services for the French Quarter and other portions of downtown New Orleans. That means IV Waste will continue to provide sanitation services for the FQ, Warehouse District & the CBD for the time being. Sidney Tor…

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What could Mayor Cantrell's defensive strategy against federal indictments possibly look like? 20:00

2d ago20:00

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Mayor Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on 18 federal charges, including 14 counts of wire fraud and one count each of conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, false statements, and false declarations before a grand jury, and federal prosecutors allege that Cantrell participated in a years-long scheme to defra…

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What does D.C. after fear from an increase in safety and reduction in crime? (Full Show: 8/15/2025) 1:48:56

5d ago1:48:56

1:48:56

On today's show, Newell talks about the Washington, D.C., District Commander, Michael Pulliam, who was placed on paid administrative leave after being accused of manipulating crime data to make statistics appear more favorable.Then, Newell has onDavid A. Marcello, Executive Director of The Public Law Center, to discuss if New Orleans’ City Attorney…

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As of right now, Tyler Shough is the future of the New Orleans Saints 35:51

5d ago35:51

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This hour, Newell talks to Steve Geller, WWL Sports Director, to preview the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Then, David Dixon, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects & Stantec’s Urban Places Fellow, joins the show to talk about the urban planning lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.…

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What urban planning lessons have we learned from Hurricane Katrina? 16:58

5d ago16:58

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As New Orleans approaches the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the profound lessons in urban planning and equity continue to resonate. Nationally renowned urban planner David Dixon, who helped draft the city's post-Katrina Master Plan, will reframe the story of recovery at a free, major lecture next Saturday, August 16th, to talk about 20 yea…

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What do we need to see from the New Orleans Saints against the Jags this Sunday? 18:56

5d ago18:56

18:56

Steve Geller, WWL Sports Director, joins Newell to preview the New Orleans Saints' second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What can Louisiana do to reverse its outmigration trends? 36:14

5d ago36:14

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This hour, Newell has on Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, to talk about how Louisiana's insurance story changed 20 years after Katrina. Then, Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, joins the show to discuss why thousands of Louisiana residents are fleeing to Texas and Florida and what Louisiana can do to stall the outmigration.…

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Why are thousands of Louisiana residents fleeing to Texas and Florida? 19:13

5d ago19:13

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Louisiana is seeing thousands of residents leave for other states, and it’s not just by chance. Texas and Florida are attracting people with low taxes, smarter spending, and better opportunities, leaving Louisiana trailing behind. Much of this exodus can be traced to outdated tax policies, high government spending, and a lack of real reform. The go…

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How has Louisiana's insurance story changed 20 years after Katrina? 11:22

5d ago11:22

11:22

As we approached the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, has been promoting Fortified roofs. 20 years after Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches, how has our insurance story changed? Commissioner Temple joins Newell to talk about fortified homes and to give us an update on Louisiana property insu…

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Should New Orleans’ City Attorney serve the needs of the mayor or operate independently? 15:07

5d ago15:07

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Should New Orleans’ City Attorney serve the needs of the mayor or operate independently and take no side in disputes between the city council and mayor? The New Orleans City Council wanted a proposition on the November ballot to make the job independent, but Cantrell vetoed the ordinance, calling it an attempt by the Council to usurp her executive …

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Dems are afraid that Trump's plan to make D.C. safer just may work 17:38

5d ago17:38

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Newell talks about the Washington, D.C., District Commander, Michael Pulliam, who was placed on paid administrative leave after being accused of manipulating crime data to make statistics appear more favorable.

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The odds are stacked against Putin making a peace deal with Trump, but President says meeting is like chess and he's playing to win 25:03

6d ago25:03

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in what could amount to a historic moment. Here's everything you need to know about it, plus predictions for what happens afterward.

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The art of the deal? Trump's meeting with Putin and analysts say the president's power is in this one word 37:40

6d ago37:40

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

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The inefficiencies of the City of New Orleans are mind-numbing (Full Show: 8/14/2025) 1:48:04

6d ago1:48:04

1:48:04

On today's show, Newell addresses the New Orleans Finance Department continuing to collect a fee on a collection of property taxes on behalf of the school system in spite of the fact that the City Council passed an ordinance that directs the city's finance department to collect these taxes without charging the OPSB through the end of 2026.Then, New…

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The MCC's Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon is coming up 37:37

6d ago37:37

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This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about their annual Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon, the alarming backlog of open felony cases in Judge Darryl Derbigny’s section of court, which led to his resignation on August 1, NOPD Officer Terrance Johnson's arrest and link to…

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#24 The Many Benefits of the MCC 45:30

7d ago45:30

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Ken, Linda, Justin, Chris and Faith sit down to discuss the past, present, and future of the Medical Courier Connection, benefits you get from joining, and how it all started! Check out our Youtube Channel for the full VidCast!By Ken Arnold

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Terrance Johnson is a disgraceful stain on the NOPD that needs to be removed 13:13

7d ago13:13

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Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about NOPD Officer Terrance Johnson's arrest and link to known prostitute Danette Colbert, who was charged in the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, who died of an overdose in February 2025.

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There seems to be no limit to the dysfunction of New Orleans governance 32:21

7d ago32:21

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This hour, Newell has on Clancy Dubos, Political Editor & Columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana Political Analyst, to discuss the latest on the mayor's race, the candidates' strengths and vulnerabilities, the latest polls & public forums, and also expectations and priorities for the next mayor. Then, Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, President of the Universi…

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What’s the state of the University of New Orleans? 10:38

7d ago10:38

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After projected spending on academic affairs for the next school year came in more than $1 million over budget, Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, announced last week that UNO would slash the number of adjunct professors and cancel under-filled classes. The union representing UNO employees decried the "large-scale fir…

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Trump orders federal takeover of D.C.: Are other cities next? 35:22

6d ago35:22

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Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

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The inefficiencies of the city may bring a sharp focus on the New Orleans mayoral race 20:51

6d ago20:51

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Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for Gambit and WWL-Louisiana political analyst, joins Newell to discuss the latest on the mayor's race, the candidates' strengths and vulnerabilities, the latest polls & public forums, and also expectations and priorities for the next mayor.

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It's mystifying how inefficient New Orleans city governance is 38:06

6d ago38:06

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This hour, Newell addresses the New Orleans Finance Department continuing to collect a fee on a collection of property taxes on behalf of the school system in spite of the fact that the City Council passed an ordinance that directs the city's finance department to collect these taxes without charging the OPSB through the end of 2026. Then, Matt Gre…

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"We had a preparation plan [for Katrina] but not a recovery plan" 15:38

6d ago15:38

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Matt Gresham, Port NOLA Vice President of Governmental Relations, and Bobby Landry, Senior Advisor, The Water Institute of the Gulf, join Newell to reflect on Katrina and talk about the road to recovery, what specific changes were made at the port following Katrina, the relationship between the Port and the Water Institute, and looking to the next …

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New Orleans is "cheating dollars away from educating our kids" 19:42

7d ago19:42

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Newell addresses the New Orleans Finance Department continuing to collect a fee on a collection of property taxes on behalf of the school system in spite of the fact that the City Council passed an ordinance that directs the city's finance department to collect these taxes without charging the OPSB through the end of 2026.…

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Why are Dems upset -- really -- about the National Guard tamping down crime in D.C.? 45:30

7d ago45:30

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The Democrats are up in arms as President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to try to make the nation's capital safer ... and many of Audacy's conservative hosts have questions about the uproar. Don't we want every city to be safer? Hear from public safety experts, reporters, D.C. residents themselves and more.…

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