There's a lot going on in government today as the FAA reduces flights amid the government shutdown and President Donald Trump urges the Senate to use 'the nuclear option' to destroy the filibuster. At the same time, the GOP has a reckoning as voters deliver victory to the Dems across the country and blame the GOP for the shutdown.

On today's show, Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome. This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation. Newell and Mike speak with Evan Holmes, Caesar's Superdome and Legends Global, Carlin Conner, Chairman & Chief Executive of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT), Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center, Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager of Public & Government Affairs at Chevron, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, and Billy Hoffmann, Senior Vice President at Hancock Whitney.

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome. This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation. This hour, Newell and Mike speak with Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, and Billy Hoffmann, Senior Vice President at Hancock Whitney.

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome. This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation. This hour, Newell and Mike speak with Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center, Jeremy Haken, Senior Manager of Public & Government Affairs at Chevron. and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

Dustin Poirier, beloved former professional mixed martial artist who fought his final fight against Max Holloway this summer in the Smoothie King Center, joins Newell and Mike Hoss on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon.”

Newell and Mike Hoss broadcast LIVE from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s “Honor’s Luncheon” on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome. This year they honor Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Sports Foundation. This hour, Newell and Mike speaks with Evan Holmes, Caesar's Superdome and Legends Global, and Carlin Conner, Chairman & Chief Executive of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT).

Democrats won big in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California last night. Is it a resounding rebound against the MAGA agenda or a blip that shows big problems ahead in the midterms for the GOP?

On today's show, Newell talks about an article in The Wall Street Journal that points out how Democrat-run cities use federal policies as financial bailouts. Then, Newell has on John Couvillon, political analyst, pollster and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, to dig into the implications of some of the big off-year election results. Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about the latest business and economic news, Chris Cassagne, Senior Director of the Louisiana Growth Network, to discuss Source Louisiana, a new statewide directory that makes it easier for prime contractors and large-scale projects to identify qualified Louisiana businesses of all sizes, and James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie.

This hour, Newell goes off about how the Cantrell Administration has put things in motion that may punish the incoming Moreno Administration. Then, James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, joins the show to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie.

James Guidry, President of the Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams, joins Newell to talk about their Kickoff Press Event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie. Louisiana Crisis Intervention Teams is devoted to improving safety for first responders, families and those experiencing mental health crises through training and advocacy.

Newell goes off about how the Cantrell Administration has put things in motion that may punish the incoming Moreno Administration.

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about a new report from The Data Center showing that New Orleans is leading the nation in entrepreneurship, the Michelin Guide’s first-ever American South edition awarding Louisiana its inaugural Michelin Stars spotlighting three New Orleans restaurants, World Trade Center New Orleans signing an MOU with Australia’s Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong to advance collaboration in energy, and more. Then, Chris Cassagne, Senior Director of the Louisiana Growth Network, joins the show to discuss Source Louisiana, a new statewide directory that makes it easier for prime contractors and large-scale projects to identify qualified Louisiana businesses of all sizes.

Chris Cassagne, Senior Director of the Louisiana Growth Network (which is part of Louisiana Economic Development’s LA.IO initiative), joins Newell to discuss Source Louisiana, a new statewide directory that makes it easier for prime contractors and large-scale projects to identify qualified Louisiana businesses of all sizes. Source Louisiana allows businesses to showcase their services, certifications, and capacity, ensuring that more Louisiana companies are in the pipeline for opportunity.

This hour, Newell talks about an article in The Wall Street Journal that points out how Democrat-run cities use federal policies as financial bailouts. Then, John Couvillon, political analyst, pollster, and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, joins the show to dig into the implications of off-year election results.

Tuesday's big elections in California (Prop 50/Redistricting) New Jersey and Virginia (Governors races), and New York City's mayor's race. Analysts say the off-year elections will be a big indicator of the mid-term elections. John Couvillon, political analyst, pollster and founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, joins Newell to dig into it.

Newell talks about an article in The Wall Street Journal that points out how Democrat-run cities use federal policies as financial bailouts.

On today's show, Newell has on Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, and Roy Glapion, Advisor to the Governor’s New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Taskforce & Technical Committee, to explain why you should vote 'YES' on Prop 2 in New Orleans' Runoff Election on November 15th, Jesse Noel, the Regional Director for the West Bank Flood Protection Authority, to talk about the millage renewal that funds the protection of vital operations, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, to talk about the 2024 NOPD compensation analysis, which shows unusually high earnings among some officers, and Ed Walters, President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and Graham Ryan, Partner at Jones Walker, to talk about how AI has affected our lawyers, our judges and our system of justice.

Ed Walters, President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and Graham Ryan, Partner at Jones Walker, join Newell to talk about how AI affects our lawyers, our judges, and our system of justice.

Jeff Nowak joins Newell to talk about the New Orleans Saints trading Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks

Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins Newell to talk about the 2024 NOPD compensation analysis, which shows unusually high earnings among some officers. Four officers made over $250,000 last year, including the Chief, the first time the Chief has topped the list since records began in 2018. The other three were sergeants, while Assistant Superintendents and Superintendents earned significantly less, with none exceeding $200,000.