On today's show, Newell addresses Republican Jefferson Parish Councilmember Jennifer Van Vrancken downplaying the Democratic shift in Jefferson Parish as a “one-off” aberration, contradicting State Rep. Kyle Green Jr.’s assessment that the parish has become a competitive political battleground.
Then, Newell has on
Richie Biedenharn, Cleco's Electric Vehicle Program Manager, to explain how EV drivers can save money with a $250 residential rebate for home charging, incentives of up to $3,500, and free fleet assessments for local businesses ready to make the switch,
Chancellor Larissa Littleton Steib, Todd Trosclair, a board member of the Delgado Community College Foundation & owner/Chief Executive Officer of All Star Electric, and Melvin Rodrigue, Chief Executive Officer of Galatoire's Restaurant, to discuss the connection between education and local industry, nearly $2 million in scholarships awarded over the past decade, and the upcoming 7th Annual Building Futures Scholarship Luncheon on November 10,
LSU Energy Law Professor & Mineral Law Institute Director, Keith B. Hall to break down the impact of the midterm election fallout, global markets, and escalating tensions with Iran on the world’s energy supply,
Louisiana State Senate President Cameron Henry to discuss what the midterm election results mean for Louisiana, the legislative battles ahead, and the early landscape of the upcoming governor’s race,
and Jeremy Alford, editor & publisher of LaPolitics Weekly, to analyze the sheer scale of the blue tsunami, the major upsets shifting the balance of power, how the blue wave could shift Louisiana's D.C. power, and what the ripple effects mean for local leaders and upcoming races.
Nov 05, 2026
