On today's show, Newell speaks with Arnie Fielkow and Daryna Lesniak of Razom for Ukraine to discuss the launch of the new “Communities for Ukraine” national initiative and kick off a Louisiana tour aimed at strengthening American support for Ukraine and the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passeing the sweeping Russia sanctions package by an 86–11 bipartisan vote, formally named the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.”
Also, Gregory Ravy, the founder of Heroes of New Orleans, and Matthew Rosenboom, Chief Financial Officer at IMTT & a Heroes of New Orleans board member, join the show to talk about the $1 million in gifts given to the Algiers nonprofit and how its youth programs are changing young lives and creating opportunities that can last a lifetime.
Then, Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, comes on to share critical insights into the restructuring of the local judiciary the key races to watch—from Criminal and Civil District Court to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s seat—and what every Orleans Parish voter needs to know before heading to the polls,
Andrew Monteverde, Vice President of the New Orleans Fire Fighters Association, and Aaron Mishler, President of the Firefighters Union, to give their perspective of the controversial city mandate forcing firefighters to take on higher-stakes duties without extra pay.
Aug 11, 2026
