Hour 1: New Orleans doesn't have the luxury of wasting time when it comes to growing the economy

This hour, Newell talks about developers having officially closed on financing for the Rivana Apartments, a $111 million affordable housing complex that will serve as the first major residential piece of the massive River District development in New Orleans. Then, New Orleans District A Council Member Aimee McCarron joins the show to discuss a newly approved $26.6 million backup battery program designed to keep the power on during frequent grid outages.