The caveat is that New Orleans' problems are low-hanging fruit and can be solved with the right determination

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about New Orleans grappling with major budget and payroll pressures. Then, Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to discuss all of the amazing progress that he’s leading in the River Region, with an emphasis on catalytic projects that are expected to impact St. John, St. Charles, and St. James.