On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the American Federation of Teachers gathering in Washington, D.C., to support resolutions on student privacy allowing educators to withhold information from their parents, gender-affirming care, and more.
Then, Newell has on
Ahmad Sharawi, Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to break down Iran's proxy pipelines, Syria's evolving role, and what it all means for regional security,
Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to spotlight the latest economic wins, major business developments, and positive momentum driving Southeast Louisiana forward,
René Pastorek, Chief Economic Development Officer at the Downtown Development District of New Orleans, to discuss the latest in downtown, including the area posting a solid Q2 2026 gains,
and Bankrate Data Analyst Alex Gailey to break down how the New Orleans home loan market stacks up, why rates vary so much between borrowers, and the smartest strategies to lock in the best possible deal.



