Podcasts about mayor cantrell

* Joe Giarrusso weighs in on Mayor Cantrell's indictment * New Orleans has reduced violent crime. We can plan to make it even better * Trade! What to know about the Saints new wide receiver * Taking a deep dive into crypto: what IS cryptocurrency? * Why are we importing so much shrimp instead of getting Louisiana shrimp?

* Checking in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell's indictment, West End, the delay with the Sewerage and Water Board's new substation * How do Jefferson Parish businesses feel about the permitting process? We break down a new survey from the Chamber of Commerce with President Ruth Lawson and go over where there's room for improvement.

We check in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell, West End, and the delay with the Sewerage and Water Board's new substation.

Mayor Cantrell has returned to work after her terrible, horrible no-good, very bad day last week. But hold on - it could still get worse, if her bootyguard decides he's gonna cooperate with the Feds

* Clancy Dubos on Mayor Cantrell only having herself to blame * Is there a leader in the Saints QB race? * Mayor Cantrell's rise to fame and fall from grace * States are cracking down on kratom. What does the science say about it? * Grocery prices remain high...and tariffs could make them worse * Deepfakes of doctors are becoming more common, harming people

We continue talking about the indictment of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and hear from WWL Louisiana political analyst Clancy Dubos

How did Mayor LaToya Cantrell climb so high, just to fall so far? We talk to Tyler Bridges, staff writer for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate and author of several books.

* We continue talking about the indictment of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and hear from WWL Louisiana political analyst Clancy Dubos * Tyler Bridges profiled LaToya Cantrell in 2015 when she was a rising star. How did she climb so high, just to fall so far?

Mayor Cantrell was indicted by a federal jury. We talk about it with Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission about this explosive news and what it means.

* How did Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler look? * Mayor Cantrell was indicted. How did we get to this point? * Could GLP-1 drugs become the "everything drug"? * Bank On It: What to know about credit * How did the Saints rookies look against the Jaguars? * Mayor Cantrell's indictment and what will happen with the legal process

We break down the legal angle of the Mayor's indictment with Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino

* Mayor Cantrell was indicted by a federal jury. We talk about to Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission about this explosive news and what it means. * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Election Day is less than two months away and New Orleans is ready to move on from Mayor Cantrell. But is the race even competitive?

This hour, Scoot talks to Danny Conwill, owner of Felix's in the French Quarter, to give an update on the trash collecting debacle in the Quarter. Also, Scoot learns the definition of the word "trumpery," and a WWL caller asks why people aren't as outraged over national politics as much as local politics.

Mayor Cantrell extended a contract with IV Waste for the rest of 2025 after a court loss. We'll talk with Councilmember-at-Large JP Morrell about the whole saga

* New Orleans is still on pace for the lowest number of murders in decades. We'll break it down with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas and whether the good news will keep rolling. * Mayor Cantrell extended a contract with IV Waste for the rest of 2025 after a court loss. We'll talk with Councilmember-at-Large JP Morrell about the whole saga

Let's try to understand this - Mayor Cantrell created a fake emergency so she could award a no-bid contract to an unqualified political ally? Did we get that right?

Scoot asks some questions surrounding Mayor Latoya Cantrell's aggressive push to award Henry Consulting the French Quarter garbage contract.

This hour, Scoot talks about if something's wrong with President Trump's cankles. Also, Scoot clarifies what his political beliefs are. Then, Scoot asks some questions surrounding Mayor Latoya Cantrell's aggressive push to award Henry Consulting the French Quarter garbage contract.

It's Thursday, and that means it's time for our week in politics with Stephanie Grace, the editorial director and columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate. Today she breaks down a reignited feud between Mayor Cantrell and the city council, and discusses the latest entrant in the New Orleans mayoral race.If you've spent time in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, then you're probably familiar with Rosetree, a studio and store, where artist Mark Rosenbaum has been blowing glass for decades. He's created wine glasses, vases, bowls, commissions for corporations and presidents, and other colorful and delicate artwork. But after 40 years, he's hung up the blowpipe. We traveled to Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery to chat with Mark. He cleaned up the space, showed us some artwork and reflected on his career.For their series, “What Was Lost”, Verite News has been collecting audio stories from readers who lost a treasure or have a memory from Hurricane Katrina.  Today, we hear a story from Norris Cook, who remembers his grandfather's green skiff boat that washed away with the storm. And Bob Pavlovich remembers his grandfather's boat, lost to Hurricane Andrew decades earlier. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!  Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Tommy spends some time with Councilmember JP Morrell talking about Mayor Cantrell vetoing a deal for Charity Hospital renovations and about Mardi Gras krewes.

The Wisner Trust saga continues, with Mayor Cantrell appealing a recent court ruling. We get the latest from Councilmember Joe Giarrusso.

* The Wisner Trust saga continues, with Mayor Cantrell appealing a recent court ruling. * Monday Morning Markets With Mark Rosa

This hour, Scoot talks to Dan Mills, Home Builders Association, about StormPrep 2025, the controversy about the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, and Mayor Cantrell traveling to Canada.

On today's show, Scoot talks about Zion Williamson being accused of rape, Elon Musk leaving DOGE, the clergy giving money to victims of sex abusers, the controversy over the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, and Mayor Cantrell traveling to Canada.

It's Thursday, and time to catch up on the week in politics with Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate. Today we hear about the latest rift between Mayor Cantrell and the city council – this time over trash pickup in the French Quarter. Downriver from NOLA, a small Mississippi River offshoot, dubbed Neptune Pass, formed in 2020. The Army Corps of Engineers are looking at closing the opening as it presents problems for navigation. But the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority and other coastal advocates argue it's an opportunity for coastal restoration. Alex Kolker is an oceanographer, geologist and climatologist at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. He joins us to share his new research on how the pass is building land using sediment from the Mississippi River. Earlier today, Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the new pope. The Chicago native – who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV – is the first American pope in the Vatican's history. Leading up to the selection, many had hopes for who the new pope might be, and what communities he might represent. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, director of Xavier University's Institute for Black Catholic Studies, spoke to us about Pope Francis' legacy among Black Catholics and what she hopes to see for the future of the Catholic Church. And just a note, this conversation was recorded before the announcement of the new pope.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!  Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Mayor Cantrell unexpectedly canceled IV Waste's contract, further complicating an already messy situation with the city's garbage and street cleaning business

* Mayor Cantrell is moving to terminate IV Waste's French Quarter contract...so we'll check in with Sidney Torres about what is going on and what officials have told him * Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

Tommy spends some time talking with Councilmember JP Morrell about Mayor Cantrell and the French Quarter sanitation contract and a Civil Service Commission decision the Council is objecting to

* Is cyber warfare going on between the US and other countries all the time? * What's going on with Mayor Cantrell and the French Quarter sanitation contract * How a teen escaped juvenile jail and terrorized a New Orleans woman * Are judges the weak link in combating juvenile crime in New Orleans? * What needs to be done to help nurses with burnout & stay in the profession?

Tommy talks with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about development in West End and a report that Mayor Cantrell improperly interefered with the promotions process

* A jury made its decision in the big Chevron case earlier this month, but it's hardly the end, with appeals and dozens of other cases. We'll break it down with Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino * Joe Giarrusso discusses West End and Mayor Cantrell's action with NOPD

Mayor Cantrell's administration and the City Council lack sound fiscal policies according to BGR Tommy talks with Becky Mowbray, President and CEO of BGR

* Mayor Cantrell's administration and the City Council lack sound fiscal policies according to BGR * Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

Can we respectfully suggest a new stylist for Mayor Cantrell? Female fencer takes a knee rather than face a trans opponent; Hopefully "Hands Off" protests get some new chants; "Snow White" bombed so hard they cancelled "Tangled." Well, GOOD

* The Cantrell administration is continuing to fight to get out of paying a settlement to the Orleans Parish School Board. * We talk with State Senator Patrick McMath about the upcoming session and a couple of his bills, including one about the Fortified Homes Program.

* If you get a text about an unpaid toll, ignore it. It's a scam * Explaining Trump's tariffs: what do they do, and how will they impact us? * Deuce McAllister breaks down the Saints offseason so far * Joe Giarrusso on Mayor Cantrell's fight against paying New Orleans schools * How will voters feel about President Trump's tariffs?

* What to know about severe weather rolling through * Joe Giarrusso on what the Council can do with Mayor Cantrell's traveling * President Trump says he isn't ruling out a third term * Why did all four constitutional amendments fail? * What will Trump's tariffs mean for auto makers and car buyers?

Checking in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the travel ban and booze ban and more about the $10 million settlement for New Orleans schools.

On today's show, Scoot talks about how Americans and the Dutch feel about the United States taking over Greenland. Also, Scoot recaps some of the best and worst band names and talks about Mayor Cantrell continuing to travel.

This hour, Scoot goes over some numbers about how Americans and the Dutch feel about the United States taking over Greenland. Also, Scoot recaps some of the best and worst band names and talks about Mayor Cantrell continuing to travel.

A judge put a pause on the City Council's travel ban after Mayor Cantrell filed a lawsuit. We break down what's going on with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

A New Orleans judge dismissed a $90 million settlement agreement between the Orleans Parish School Board and Mayor Cantrell's administration but ruled the City must pay $10 million since it was included in the budget

* Breaking down the different constitutional amendments on the ballot, this time with Steven Procopio, the President of the Public Affairs Research Council. * A New Orleans judge dismissed a $90 million settlement agreement between the Orleans Parish School Board and Mayor Cantrell's administration but ruled the City must pay $10 million since it was included in the budget

On today's show, Scoot talks about if New Orleanians are apathetic to Mayor Cantrell's antics, an Oregon mental health advisor that identifies as a turtle, and the reason Isaac Hayes may have left the show South Park. Also, Scoot has on Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser to talk about Sidney Torres's IV Waste contract and trash pickup after the Super Bowl. Then, Councilmember Freddie King joins the show to share his thoughts on Lt. Gov. Nungesser's letter to the New Orleans City Council urging that the French Quarter cleanup contract be awarded to IV Waste.

This hour, Scoot asks if New Orleanians are apathetic to Mayor Cantrell's antics and talks about an Oregon mental health advisor that identifies as a turtle.

It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on the week in politics with The Times-Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. We learn how the New Orleans City Council is aiming to restrict the travel of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and how she's pushing back. The recent severe weather and January's heavy snowfall shed light on an ongoing problem: a lack of adequate parking for long-haul truck drivers. The Louisiana Transportation Research Center is looking for solutions to the state's truck parking problem. They've awarded a grant to Bethany Stich, professor of Planning and Urban Studies and director of the University of New Orleans Transportation Institute to study the issue. She joins us to discuss  potential solutions to this issue.The Lenten season, which follows Carnival's period of excess and indulgence, is observed by many Christians as a time for atonement, introspection, reflection, and repentance. But how does that last bit fit into our 21st century mindset? Father John D Cunningham, vice president of Mission and Identity at Loyola University New Orleans, tells us how to think about lent in contemporary times. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon  and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Once again, Mayor Cantrell seems to think the Council's rules on city-funded travel don't apply to her. It's the arrogance!

This hour, Scoot addresses Mayor Cantrell's $20 million public school funding debacle and Donald Trump's gold card for citizenship. Then, Bacchus Bash Spokesman Rita Singh joins the show to talk about the Bacchus Bash.

On today's show, Scoot talks about rumors that Taylor Swift is considering motherhood, Mayor Cantrell's $20 million public school funding debacle, and Donald Trump's $5 million gold card for citizenship, the possibility of putting Trump's face on a $250, and people giving Amanda Shaw a hard time for going to Nashville. Also, Bacchus Bash Spokesman Rita Singh joins the show to boast about the Bacchus Bash, and Larry Rolling from the Krewe of Bogue Fayala comes on to talk about their parade in Covington on the North Shore.