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A decade-long, multi-jurisdictional scheme targeting tourists in the French Quarter has finally come to an end following the convictions and heavy sentencings of Danette Colbert and Rickey White in connection to the February 2025 death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano. What began as an investigation into a stolen phone and a fatal drug overdose in a Kenner hotel room uncovered an intricate racketeering operation involving "knockout" drinks, stolen biometrics, crypto transfers, and even a corrupt NOPD officer who assisted in covering tracks. Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to walk through the details.

This hour, Newell has on Barry Kern, CEO & President of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World, to share all the details on this epic procession celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming, 15 years of Team Gleason's impact, and the release of Steve’s new album, Rebirth. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners chime in on Sen. John Kennedy's term coming to an end, the effectiveness of vaccines, and rebuilding trust in government and the media.

We begin with a look at what happened when Tennessee tried to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, and then what happened when Pete Hegseth revealed his boot-stomping, testosterone-fueled rant about the future of the military, and while there may not be fat bears in the military, there are still plenty in the wild. Here's what you need to know about bears this fall.

New Orleans is getting ready to celebrate a historic milestone for the Who Dat nation with a massive pregame second line parade! Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World CEO Barry Kern joins Newell to share all the details on this epic procession celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming, 15 years of Team Gleason's impact, and the release of Steve’s new album, Rebirth.

This hour, Newell speaks with New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to discuss crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, new momentum in officer recruitment, how targeted law enforcement partnerships are delivering real results across the Crescent City, and the latest on City Council budget hearings. Then, Port NOLA Chief of Staff Loren Marino and Nunez Community College Chancellor Dr. Tina Tinney join the show to break down the immediate workforce training available, how local residents can prepare for high-paying maritime careers in just weeks rather than years, and the exact steps you need to take...

The Louisiana International Terminal is set to transform St. Bernard Parish, bringing thousands of jobs and millions in new local tax revenue, but taking advantage of that opportunity starts right now. Port NOLA Chief of Staff Loren Marino and Nunez Community College Chancellor Dr. Tina Tinney join Newell to break down the immediate workforce training available, how local residents can prepare for high-paying maritime careers in just weeks rather than years, and the exact steps you need to take today to lock in your future.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick joins Newell to discuss crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, new momentum in officer recruitment, how targeted law enforcement partnerships are delivering real results across the Crescent City, and the latest on City Council budget hearings.

Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift for Carnegie Mellon. It's the largest gift ever in educational history in the United States.

On today's show, Newell addresses the "gotcha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center, and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues. Then, Newell has on Craig Wiles, Tulane Adjunct Professor & former DEA executive, to break down why Donald Trump rejected recent diplomatic offers from Iran, what it signals for U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and what this high-stakes gamble means for regional stability, Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about Louisiana's bid for...

This hour, Newell is joined by Alice Glenn, New Orleans & Company Executive Vice President, to give an insider’s update on 'Vision 2035,' a comprehensive 10-year long-term roadmap designed to enhance the region into a harmonious place to live, learn, work, and visit. Then, Sam Joffray, New Orleans & Company Event Productive Executive, joins the show to talk about Fit Fête, an exciting citywide celebration of health, teamwork, and community taking over City Park on November 13th and 14th.

Sam Joffray, Event Production Executive, joins Newell to talk about Fit Fête, an exciting citywide celebration of health, teamwork, and community taking over City Park on November 13th and 14th!

Executive Vice President Alice Glenn joins Newell to give an insider’s update on 'Vision 2035,' a comprehensive 10-year long-term roadmap designed to enhance the region into a harmonious place to live, learn, work, and visit.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about Louisiana's bid for the U.S. Space Academy picking up another endorsement, the Office of Safety and Permits assigning a dedicated staff to guide owners through every city approval, permit and clearance from application to opening day, the City Planning Commission unanimously backing a Transfer of Development Rights program that would let owners of historic Downtown buildings sell their unused development rights to developers building elsewhere in the CBD, and more. Then, Ben Kellie, Co-Founder & CEO of Applied Atomics, joins the show to discuss their company’s an...

Ben Kellie, Co-Founder & CEO of Applied Atomics, joins Newell to discuss their company’s announcement that New Orleans will be the company headquarters, at a space in the Bywater. It will be combination of office space and training facility.

This hour, Newell addresses the "got'cha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues. Then, Craig Wiles, Tulane Adjunct Professor & former DEA executive, joins the show to break down why Donald Trump rejected recent diplomatic offers from Iran, what it signals for U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and what this high-stakes gamble means for regional stability.

As tension mounts over Middle East diplomacy, questions are growing around Washington’s stance toward Tehran. Tulane Adjunct Professor and former DEA executive Craig Wiles joins Newell to break down why Donald Trump rejected recent diplomatic offers from Iran, what it signals for U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and what this high-stakes gamble means for regional stability.

Newell addresses the "go'tcha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center, and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues.

We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.

On today's show, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act. Also, Newell addresses the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete its reserves by late 2032, meaning the program will soon be unable to pay full benefits unless Congress passes major reform. According to the latest Congressional Budget Office (CBO) data released in late September 2026, the...

This hour, Newell is joined by David Meltzer, former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, to reveal the biggest NIL mistakes student-athletes and parents are making, why follower count isn't everything, and what you must know before signing on the dotted line. Then, New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel joins the show to discuss a new report on oversight failures in the city’s youth sports programs, including team finances, volunteer coach background checks, and playground safety.

A new report from the New Orleans Inspector General reveals widespread oversight failures across the city's youth sports programs, putting thousands of young athletes and their families at risk. According to Inspector General Edward Michel, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission failed to properly track team money and registration fees, inconsistent background checks allowed unvetted volunteer coaches onto the field, and key security rules at local playgrounds went unenforced. With over 5,000 children participating in these programs, the report exposes a system largely relying on parents and volunteer coaches with virtually no official financial guardrails or safety oversight.

David Meltzer, former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency that inspired Jerry Maguire, and co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing with Hall of Famer Warren Moon, joins Newell to reveal the biggest NIL mistakes student-athletes and parents are making, why follower count isn't everything, and what you must know before signing on the dotted line.

This hour, Newell has on Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator for Louisiana, to discuss how new price transparency laws could save you money at the doctor, what it’s going to take to save Social Security, and why Congress must act to protect workers, students, and patient privacy as AI rapidly expands. Then, Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to discuss the Power to Care program, an essential lifeline providing emergency utility bill assistance to local seniors and residents with disabilities in Orleans Parish. Also, Judge Donald “Chick” Foret has ruled that the leases...

Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the Newell Normand Show to discuss the Power to Care program, an essential lifeline providing emergency utility bill assistance to local seniors and residents with disabilities in Orleans Parish. Administered alongside the New Orleans Council on Aging, and doubled in impact thanks to dollar-for-dollar matches from Entergy shareholders, the program relies heavily on community backing, including its annual golf tournament, which raised over $145,000 last year alone.

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator for Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss how new price transparency laws could save you money at the doctor, what it’s going to take to save Social Security, and why Congress must act to protect workers, students, and patient privacy as AI rapidly expands.

This hour, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act. Also, Newell addresses the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete its reserves by late 2032, meaning the program will soon be unable to pay full benefits unless Congress passes major reform. According to the latest Congressional Budget Office (CBO) data released in late September 2026, the potential...

Todd Bensman, Senior Research Fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to reveal why a booming El Salvador is actively urging its citizens in the U.S. to return home and why major news outlets are refusing to tell the truth about it.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act.

On today's show, Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil. Then, Newell has on Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital mental health support, what’s being done on the ground to combat veteran suicide, and the simple, daily actions every one of us can take to support the heroes in our own communities, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Si...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to disucss how AI is reshaping Louisiana's economy, why local construction firms are leaning into smart technology, and what the massive influx of data centers means for your monthly utility bill. Also, Guy Williams reveals the new fast food powerhouse taking over the globe by stealing a page straight from Walmart’s playbook.

This hour, Newell talks about the current temperature of society in which we've become increasingly more secluded due to the fear of being socially unaccepted for holding an unpopular opinion. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to assess how the Saints stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at the Caesars Superdome.

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to assess how the Saints stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at the Caesars Superdome.

This hour, Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil. Then, Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, joins the show to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital mental health support, what’s being done on the ground to combat veteran suicide, and the simple, daily actions every one of us can take to support the heroes in our own communities.

Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at the Wounded Warrior Project, joins Newell to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital mental health support, what’s being done on the ground to combat veteran suicide, and the simple, daily actions every one of us can take to support the heroes in our own communities.

Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil.

In this episode, we’ll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. However, questions remain regarding his death. We'll also hear the latest on the "House of Horrors" case in Philadelphia fr0m KYW Newsradio's Gone Cold podcast. Featuring audio from , KYW’s the Gone Cold...

In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982 deaths that changed the way medicines are packaged? Plus, quick crime updates from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KNX News in Los Angeles, KMOX in St. Louis, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. At the end of our show, we’ll preview the latest episode of “The Olney House” a special series from KYW Newsradio’s Gone Cold podc...

On today's show, Newell addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holding a highly charged hearing titled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness, and Safety for Female Athletes." Led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the hearing focused on the participation of transgender women in female athletics and the broader legal interpretations of Title IX. Then, Newell has on Mark Cambre Jr. from Tunnel to Towers Greater New Orleans to talk about an incredible upcoming 5K Run & Walk on November 1st, proudly presented by RWC. Tunnel to Towers provides life-changing support to our veterans, catastrophically injured...

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to give an insider's look at the keys to victory, match-ups to watch on offense and defense, and what the Tigers must do to protect home turf against a relentless Aggies squad. Then, the Voice of the New Orleans Saints, Mike Hoss, joins the show to give an inside look at how the Saints plan to defend the Caesars Superdome against the Las Vegas Raiders, what the offense needs to do to set the tone early, and key match-ups to watch on both sides of the...