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The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCouncilman Eugene Green + former Councilman Arnie Fielkow join KaareKaare discusses NOLA, Israel, and more on this episode of The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson2024-02-271h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonDistrict Attorney Jason Williams discusses AG, state police in NOLA. Former Saints GM Randy Mueller also joins Kaare to talk about the upcoming Superbowl2024-02-081h 48The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRight-leaning Quin Hilyer + left-leaning Ellis Henican join Kaare to talk border, Iran, and moreQuin Hilyer and Ellis Henican join Kaare Johnson to discuss the border crisis, Iran situation, and much more2024-02-011h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare talks NOLA politics and more! 2024-01-261h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonJeff Thomas from WBOK joins KaareKaare Johnson and Jeff Thomas talk reparations and race relations2024-01-251h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare talks congressional races & other NOLA issues today on The Neutral Ground2024-01-241h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare talks to Congressman Garrett Graves about redistricting 2024-01-231h 46The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonGreen Wave head football coach Jon Sumrall joins Kaare to discuss the incredible influx of football talent enrolling right now at Tulane.Jon Sumrall joins Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson.2024-01-1718 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare talks about the potential future of New Orleans vs what we have to deal with, especially in inclement weather2024-01-091h 02The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonA jam packed Wednesday show talking everything from political appointments/Louisiana priorities to great actors! Join Kaare Johnson on the Neutral Ground2024-01-0453 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRafael Goyeneche joins Kaare to talk about confusing Vappie audio leak.Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission joins Kaare to talk about a confusing Vappie audio leak. Jeff Dorsan from the Humane Society joins Kaare and discusses ways you can help animals in need. 2023-12-081h 57The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Is Talking The Latest News And Topics On The Neutral GroundBrett Martel Talks: Pressers with Brian Kelly and Kim Mulkey / LSU-Arkansas / Tulane-NSU / Saints loss, Carr injury / Sean Payton and Broncos allowing 70 points Kaare Talks: Reeeeteeention poooonds!!! / Miss River saltwater reversal plan / Derek Carr's injury 2023-09-261h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonHow Can NOLA Dramatically Improve And Not Cost A Dime? Kaare Has The Answer On The Neutral Ground!Kaare Talks: Rupert Murdoch stepping down from News Corp / Dramatically improving New Orleans / Joe Jaeger's $180k code enforcement fine for Plaza Tower / La restaurants not stating origin of seafood on menus / Homeless encampments along Calliope 2023-09-221h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonAttorney Joe Raspanti Joins Kaare To Discuss The Cardell Hayes Trial And Bucktown Halloween DisplayJoe Raspanti Talks: Details of the Cardell Hayes trial and new trial date / Legalities of Bucktown resident's Halloween display / How the NFL handles player suspensions for outside crimes Kaare Talks: New trial date for Cardell Hayes / Former Tulane coach Buddy Teevens passing away / Bucktown Halloween display / 50 yrs ago today, Battle of The Sexes tennis match 2023-09-211h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNYC Considers Removing Monuments. Bucktown Halloween Display Gone Too Far? That and More With Kaare!Kaare Talks: Latoya Cantrell back "on tour" in France / Bucktown resident's offensive Halloween display, what's the solution? / Saints defeating Panthers on MNF / NYC looking into removal of historical statues2023-09-201h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonMichael Hecht From GNO Inc Joins Kaare To Discuss The $500 Million River District DevelopmentMichael Hecht Talks: Shell moving to River District, Colette Hirstius leadership / Future of Hancock Whitney building in CBD Brett Martel Talks: MNF over-lap / Saints-Panthers preview / Brian Kelly and LSU / Tulane-NSU preview Kaare Talks: Saints-Panthers, MNF double header dilemma / Chuck Schumer, dress code on Capitol Hill / Willie Fritz and Tulane's new indoor bubble2023-09-191h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNeutral Ground Favorites, Fletcher Mackel and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!Fletcher Mackel Talks: His new ride and electric bike / Aaron Rodgers injury / LSU-Miss St / Tulane-S Miss / Saints-Panthers Frank Brigtsen Talks: History behind his family name / What's cooking at Brigtsen's Kaare Talks: Cantrell and Vappie hiring defense lawyers, Gregory Joseph ousting, Anne Kirkpatrick named new police chief, and Shell moving to River District2023-09-161h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonDillard U Prof. Dr. Robert Collins Joins Kaare To Discuss Mayor's Hiring Of A Defense AttorneyDr. Robert Collins Talks: Cantrell, Vappie, appointees, investigation / Dillard's growth, enrollment, needs and footprint / What the feds could be looking for, indictment Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie hire defense attorneys, appointees resign from positions / Shell moving offices from 1 Shell Square to new River District / Mayor's abuse of power / LaSPCA's broken system2023-09-151h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCity Council Votes To Oust Mayor's Comm Director. Kaare Breaks It Down On The Neutral Ground!Kaare Talks: Aaron Rodgers season ending injury / City Council voting 4-2 on Comm Dir. Gregory Joseph firing / GOP's impeachment inquiry on Pres Biden / City's failure to maintain dying trees2023-09-1354 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonDr. Paul Templet, Former Head of La DEQ Joins Kaare To Discuss Lack of Enforcement And More!Dr. Paul Templet Talks: Taking the job as Head of La DEQ in 1987 / Challenges he tackled with oil-gas, chemical industries / How the DEQ and DNR is supposed to work / Resignation-walking out during Edwin Edwards regime / Current state of the DEQ, EPA Rafael Goyeneche Talks: Mayor Cantrell selecting Anne Kirkpatrick for police chief, and Kirkpatrick's previous work Brett Martel Talks: Fallout from Saints-Titans, Saints-Panthers preview / Sean Payton and Broncos / Tulane losing to Ole Miss Kaare Talks: Anne Kirkpatrick as new chief of NOPD / Saints victory over Titans, Payton's Broncos lose to Raiders / More Oak...2023-09-121h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonJimmy Burrow, Dad of Former LSU QB Joe Burrow, Joins Kaare. Also Frank Brigtsen and Fletcher Mackel!Jimmy Burrow Talks: Joe Burrow's contract extension with the Bengals / How life has changed for their family Fletcher Mackel Talks: Joe Burrow and Kim Mulkey contract extensions / #24 Tulane vs #20 Ole Miss / HBO's Winning Time / LSU vs Grambling Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's in season, and the newest highlights from Brigtsen's menu Kaare Talks: La's Department of Environmental Quality, and WWL TV's report / Left extremists vs right extremists / Ruby Bridges turns 69 / Green Wave, Tigers and Saints football 2023-09-091h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFantasy Friday On The Neutral Ground! GNO Inc's Michael Hecht Joins Kaare, And Much More!Michael Hecht Talks: Southern Decadence / Camelback Ventures program / NOLA Coalition updates / Impact of Peter Scharf / Exporting goods to Ukraine / Port of New Orleans and container terminal in St Bernard / Globalstar partners with Apple / Aldi's takeover of Winn Dixie stores / Wind power and hydrogen manufactoring in La / Growth of 'lookatthisfuckinstreet' social profile / Update on Ikea in La Kaare Talks: New Orleans - Mobile Mardi Gras rivalry? / Mobile's economic growth / St Bernard container terminal at port / Southern Decadence / Labor Day travel / Tulane's season opener vs South Alabama / Liberal vs conservative in La / NOLA's global musical influence 2023-09-021h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonHurricane Idalia Is In The Gulf, But Not Near La. Kaare Has That and More On The Neutral GroundKaare Talks: Going from drought-like conditions to t-storms and flooding / Necessity for retention ponds, tree canopies / Utilizing more levees and storm barriers for rec use / New city ordinances / Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer / Saints trimming down roster to 53 / Tulane and LSU kick off their regular seasons2023-08-3054 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson60 Years Ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Gave His "I Have A Dream" Speech. That, and More With KaareKaare Talks: Hottest summer on record for the region / MLK's I Have A Dream / Criminologist Peter Scharf's passing / Mahalia Jackson's influence on MLK's speech / Hurricane Idalia moving towards south-west Florida / Tulane and LSU kicking off regular season 2023-08-291h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare To Start Your Weekend!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Positive stand-outs and who can't cut it for the Saints / Final pre-season game against Texans / Tulane and LSU updates and preview Michael Hecht Talks: Ron Foreman's long time success with the Audubon Institute / Blue Cross-Blue Shield sale / Monarch Energy's hydrogen facility in Ascension Parish / Railroad system update Frank Brigtsen Talks: The first restaurants he worked in / Final week of Coolinary / Some of his highlights from Brigtsen's menu Kaare Talks: Major fire at oil refinery in Garyville / US Congress historic stadium caucus, LSU's Tiger Stadium listed2023-08-261h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCouncilman Freddie King, The Deciding Vote In Pontalba Ordinance, Joins Kaare on The Neutral GroundFreddie King Talks: Weighing both sides before deciding on tomorrow's vote Kaare Talks: Pontalba ordinance / WWL TV's governor poll / Rudy Giuliani arrested / Canal St ferry re-opening / Historic heat in the region / Loser mentality in Louisiana / NOPD chief finalists2023-08-241h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonEugene Green Councilman District D, Who Voted Against Pontalba Ordinance, Joins KaareEugene Green Talks: New additions in his district / Voting on the Pontalba ordinance / Investigative reports Kaare Talks: Council's ordinance on Pontalba / Eugene Green's comments on the ordinance / AG Crowe's investment in Pearl River island / Crap ideal-ology in Louisiana2023-08-231h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonSix Flags, Bayou Phoenix Developer Troy Henry Is On The Neutral Ground with KaareTroy Henry Talks: Enduring the challenges during Six Flags process / His various development properties / Marketing the Six Flags site / Lease dealings with NORA / Oliver Thomas, WBOK / Potential of Bayou Phoenix facilities / Financing the project / Film studios Brett Martel Talks: High temps at Saints training camp, moving camp out of state / Jimmy Graham update / Promising standouts in pre-season / Tulane and LSU's pre-season rankings going into regular season Kaare Talks: New Orleans East development / OIG's Plaza Tower report / GOP poll numbers2023-08-221h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonInterim NOPD Chief Michelle Woodfork: "I am a shoe-in. I feel like I've already won" Kaare DiscussesKaare Talks: Tulane's indoor bubble facility / Michelle Woodfork's comments on chief search / Aldi purchasing Winn Dixie / Bayou Phoenix-Six Flags lease / Michael Oher - Tuohy's lawsuit2023-08-171h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFriday's Usual Suspects Join Kaare! Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Brees-McEnroe pickleball / Saints training camp standouts, pre-season opener / Touring the Superdome's renovations / LSU football / Wanting the Tulane Green Wave in another conference Michael Hecht Talks: Retention ponds, new diversion projects / River District / Importance of the new container terminal for the port / Carbon capture industry progress / Metronome music business project Frank Brigtsen Talks: The crew staying on the same page with the same schedule / Longevity of professional servers / The eclectic vibe of Bywater eats / What's cookin' at Brigtsen's Kaare Talks: Drew Brees, Pickleball Fest at Convention Center / Absurd heat in the...2023-08-121h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCouncilman Oliver Thomas Joins Kaare. Discusses NOPD Chief Search, Voting Against Pontalba OrdinanceOliver Thomas Talks: The region needing to return to its natural topography to counter floods / Council voting on Pontalba Apt, and his vote against the ordinance / Juvenile justice and fighting crime trends in the city Kaare Talks: City council voting to put Pontalba Apt up for lease / Drew Brees-John McEnroe in pickleball / Barataria diversion project in Plaquemines Parish, local fisheries / Lack of morals and ethics in the city2023-08-111h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Is Looking For The Worst Road Hazard, Pothole, Roadway, Street Collapse In New Orleans!Kaare Talks: Disastrous NOLA roads / Maui wildfires / Sinking ramp-roadways at MSY2023-08-101h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonSean Meenan, Owner-Operator Of Habana Outpost Restaurant, Joins Kaare On The Neutral Ground!Sean Meenan Talks: Starting Habana Outpost / Why New Orleans? / Detractors to Habana Outpost opening in the French Quarter / Being a founding advisor in Etsy, and his boxing background / Being embraced by NOLA / Stepping stones in his career / Habana Outpost's carbon footprint tools / Future projects in New Orleans Kaare Talks: 78 yr old man drives car into Kenner business / Habana Outpost / Heat-related deaths in New Orleans / Saints moving training camp / Ron DeSantis fires campaign manager 2023-08-091h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonTulane Head Football Coach Willie Fritz Joins Kaare on The Neutral Ground!Willie Fritz Talks: Building consistency season to season / USA Today pre-season ranking / Recruitment stand-outs / Michael Pratt's leadership / Re-filling positions and depth / Expectations for the season Brett Martel Talks: Highlights from Tigers football camp / USA Today pre-season rankings / LSU player position positives and concerns / Strength of Tulane / Saints pre-season Kaare Talks: LSU ranked 5, Tulane ranked 23 on USA Today pre-season poll / Heat wave continues / New Orleans area needing more tree canopies, retention ponds, linear waterways / Public library security guard shooting unruly patron2023-08-081h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNew Orleans Own, Baton Rouge Radio Morning Man, Richard Condon Joins Kaare! Yat Talk!Richard Condon Talks: Getting into radio, first gig and staying consistent throughout the years / Corporate promotions and backlash of LGBTQ+ / Swimming's "Open Category" / Success of Kim Mulkey and Jay Johnson at LSU Kaare Talks: The region is a sauna / World Aquatics including "Open Category" for transgender swimmers / Trump arrested in DC / The Superdome's transformative impact on New Orleans / Potential break-out seasons for LSU and Tulane football / Reserve, La couple arrested for killing infant daughter, abusing 13 mo old son 2023-08-041h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCouncilman Freddie King Joins Kaare in the 4pm Hour. At 5pm, Rafael Goyeneche of Metro CrimeFreddie King Talks: NOPD chief finalists / Bike lanes and corridors / Tujague's and historical French Quarter signage / In-fighting, divisiveness / New image of Bourbon St Rafael Goyeneche Talks: Reporting incidents to Metro Crime Commission / Lack of transparency with NOPD chief search / Mayor Cantrell, IACP and police chief finalists background checks Kaare Talks: School zones re-activated in Orleans Parish, and bad driving habits in New Orleans / Trump indictment for 2020 election probe / Cultural expropriation in businesses2023-08-021h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFantasy Friday on The Neutral Ground! Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Scot Craig Join Kaare!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Beignets vs funnel cakes / Jimmy Graham / Notes and highlights from Saints camp Michael Hecht Talks: Bruce Nolan's letter / Encouraging growth in La, but missing fundamentals / Wind farm leases / Battery production Scot Craig Talks: Perspective on the current state of NOLA / The perfection behind Katie's fried oysters / Mislabeling New Orleans as a "deep fried" culinary culture / Trai Turner's season ending injury / Working with local youth programs, giving back to New Orleans / Defining success / Katie's and Francesca's highlights Kaare Talks: Bruce Nolan's letter-to-the-editor in Times Picayune / Defeatist, loser mentality in New Orleans...2023-07-291h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFormer J.P. Pres John Young Joins Kaare. Plus, Audubon Institute Guest Discusses Riverfront PlansJohn Young Talks: His high-marks in public office / Divisiveness between Jefferson and New Orleans / Inferior public transportation in the region / Areas of growth, renovation and challenges in Jefferson Parish Chimene Grant Saloy Talks: Audubon's Riverfront-For-All linear park, linking Spanish Plaza to Bywater's Crescent Park / Financing and maintenance for the endeavor Kaare Talks: Unofficially retired Saints numbers / Sean Payton ripping previous Broncos staff / City Council to receive police chief finalists rankings from IACP search company / Potential new Chik-Fil-A location on Airline and Severn in Metairie2023-07-281h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonTrump Visits New Orleans, Brees Jersey Number Off Limits, Metairie Coyote Control, and More w/ KaareKaare Talks: Jimmy Graham returning to Saints / Drew Brees jersey number and other unofficially retired jersey numbers / Trump arriving in New Orleans / Feds finding child labor violations at local McDonalds / Jefferson Parish organizing coyote control plan / UNO to build $13 million track n field complex / Menhaden fishing in Louisiana state waters 2023-07-261h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNOLA City Council Pres. JP Morrell Joins Kaare To Discuss Police Chief Search, Pontalba Apt Abuse JP Morrell Talks: City Council working with no transparency with the mayor for police chief search, confirmation process, and undermining the public's trust / OIG, re-defining Pontalba ordinance Kaare Talks: NOPD Police chief search down to 3 finalists / Helena Moreno's letter to Mayor Cantrell / History of neglect and future of Buddy Bolden's home, and neglect of historical locations in the city / More car break-ins at Riverwalk, break-ins at Falstaff apartments / Cantrell's violations2023-07-251h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground's Usual Suspects: Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Alvin Kamara suspension / Upcoming Saints camp / British Open / Messi debuting / LSU football Frank Brigtsen Talks: Blackened pork rib-eye, and other summer additions to Brigtsen's menu Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airways in New Orleans, and potentially Copa Airlines / Goodwill Industries moving into former Lowe's in NOLA East / Possible Ikea store / Lease for offshore wind manufactoring / Why NOLA Coalition wasn't involved in police chief panel Kaare Talks: Passing of Tony Bennett at 96 yrs old / NFL going after Defend New Orleans brand for logo / 4 yr old boy shot by his father in New...2023-07-221h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFormer NOPD Police Chief Ronal Serpas Joins Kaare To Discuss The New Superintendent SearchRonal Serpas Talks: The ins-and-outs of a police chief search, and how the current police chief search is being conducted Kaare Talks: Seabrook Bridge reopening / 1969 moon landing, 54 years today / OIG's letter to city council concerning Pontalba Apt usage / If 'the fix is in' with the police chief search 2023-07-211h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonConservative Quin Hillyer Joins Kaare To Discuss Trans Laws, Bipartisanship, Trump and more!Quin Hillyer Talks: Lack of bipartisanship / Patriotism / Race and congressional districting / I-10 patroling needed in NOLA East / Trans laws / Trump living as a cheater Kaare Talks: NOPD chief search narrowing down / Mayor Cantrell's blatant disregard of rules and regulations at Pontalba Apt / Veto sessions close in Baton Rouge / Coyote problem spreading in the metro area / Ongoing development woes at Six Flags site, dysfunction of the board / La's 19 billion dollar road and construction back-log / 6 semifinalists for NOPD police chief2023-07-201h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNew Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas Joins Kaare, Discussing Violent Crime and Much More!Oliver Thomas Talks: Violent crime hotspots / Dissention in public meetings / Police chief search / Systemic corruption and lack of transparency / Fallen tree in Jackson Square / Problems with catch-and-release of juveniles / Re-opening drawbridges / Movement of new businesses in New Orleans East, Six Flags stalemate, and Mackie Studios Kaare Talks: Veto sessions in Baton Rouge / Goodwill Industries in the old Lowe's and the dilemma of 'big box businesses' in New Orleans East / 40+ years of stagnation in Louisiana / Charles Barkley's comments on Bud Light controversy2023-07-191h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonLa House Rep Joe Marino Joins Kaare, Discussing The Legislative Veto Session That Starts TomorrowJoe Marino Talks: Not running for a 3rd term / House-Senate bills, veto session process / Trans health bill / Duration of sessions / Why he's voting 'no' on trans health bill / His legacy in office, pushes in Dyslexia testing and medical cannabis Brett Martel Talks: Top story going into Saints camp / Alvin Kamara suspension / Messi arriving in Miami Kaare Talks: State legislative veto session / String of car break-ins at Bayou Beer Garden in Mid City / Nicholls St. University namesake change? / Trans health bill2023-07-181h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground Friday Squad: Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!Fletcher Mackel Talks: LSU - Tulane in CWS regional, and NBA Finals Michael Hecht Talks: Tulane Ave's growth / Feil Organization's impact in the region / NASA Michoud news / IKEA in NOLA? / Reviving Pontchartrain and Lincoln Beach projects / Goldman Sachs small business program Frank Brigtsen Talks: New additions on the menu / Uses for okra and file (sassafras) / Shrimp and crab meat taking the place of crawfish for the season / Editing recipes for what's in season / Fish options on the menu / Teaching young chefs about consistency and quality Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell and Irvin Mayfield in...2023-06-032h 00The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Discusses Mayor's Apology, Youth Gender-Affirming Bill, and More!Kaare Talks: West End Park redevelopment / Mayor Cantrell apologizing to families of 2 slain girls / State ban on youth gender-affirming care2023-05-181h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRash of Car Break-Ins at Surface Lots in CBD. Kaare Breaks It Down on The Neutral GroundBrett Martel Talks: Future of pro sports in Oakland / LSU baseball's weekend slump / PGA championships / NBA conference finals Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo and Greek Fest around the corner / Oakland losing pro sports teams to Vegas / Martha Stewart on the SI swim cover / NBA conference finals set / House committee rejects Joe Marino legislative pay raise bill / Multiple vehicle break-ins over the weekend in CBD 2023-05-161h 19The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFrank Brigtsen and Michael Hecht Join Kaare on Fantasy Friday!Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal changes with ingrediants, and current highlights from Brigtsen's menu Michael Hecht Talks: Cruise ship industry rebounding in New Orleans / NOLA Regional Leadership Institute / Growth of NOLA Coalition, nationwide search for new police chief, and raising money for civil programs / Notable La legislation highlights Kaare Talks: Two women gunned down in Treme / Kristen Morales still on OPSO payroll / Councilman Oliver Thomas requesting $10-$15 million investment for Six Flags development site / 2023 Saints schedule2023-05-131h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonTrump Town Hall. Ochsner to Lay Off Nearly 800. Kaare Is on The Neutral Ground.Kaare Talks: Trump's town hall on CNN / Abortion bill in La doesn't leave legislature / Ochsner lay-offs / House bill passes, mandatory jail-time for car break-ins / NFL to release 2023 schedule tonight 2023-05-121h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare's Take on Festivals, and The Economic Impact on New OrleansKelly Schulz (New Orleans and Company) Talks: Successful news for local economy with conventions and festival season / Marketing family friendly and diverse events Brett Martel Talks: Kim Mulkey's new recruits / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunn on SI cover / NBA playoffs Kaare Talks: Economic impact of festivals / Trump endorsing Jeff Landy for La Gov / Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne earnings in NIL money / Arkansas man murdered by teen in Hammond, on way to New Orleans for cruise / Richard's Disposal settles with city for $4.8 million 2023-05-091h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson10 Years Ago, CCC Tolls Were Removed...Kaare Discusses!Tim Rice Talks: 44 years of writing in horse racing / Process of picking horses, and how modern betting affects his newsletters / His top picks for the derby Mike Teachworth Talks: How the CCC tolls were finally stopped, and the people who made it possible Jeff Dorson Talks: $10K Humane In May / Push-back from lawmakers on facilities Kaare Talks: Locals Thursday kicking off round 2 of Jazz Fest / 10 years since the CCC tolls were removed / 4 Proud Boys found guilty on seditious conspiracy / Egregious billboard advertising in New Orleans 2023-05-051h 55The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Has Got You Covered with the Latest Happenings in NOLA!Jeff Dorson Talks: GiveNOLA Day / Multiple Parishes with inadequite animal services Kaare Talks: Pet food / Worldwide tourists coming in for Jazz Fest / Big ideas if the NFL Draft ever came to New Orleans / Emmett Till's accuser, Carolyn Bryant Donham dies at 88 / Jerry Springer dies at 79 / Lady Tigers pick up Hailey Van Lith from Louisville 2023-04-281h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonConservative Columnist Tim Morris Joins Kaare, Talks Abortion Pill Ruling, Mass Shootings, and MoreTim Morris Talks: His new career chapter at Verite News, and their mission / Carlson Tucker's exit from Fox / Bud Light controversy / Gun laws / Abortion pill ruling / Jeff Landry running for Governor, and the Republican party support / NOPD and consent decree Brett Martel Talks: Saints in the NFL Draft / Aaron Rodgers to Jets / Zurich Classic / NBA Playoffs Kaare Talks: Fox News not renewing Carlson Tucker's contract / CNN ousting Don Lemon / Jazz Fest kicking off / WWOZ leaving longtime French Market home for CBD2023-04-251h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonLa Boca's Adolfo Garcia Is Talking Steaks with Kaare on The Neutral Ground!Adolfo Garcia Talks: Rio Mar's story / Revitilizing Freret St with High Hat and Ancora / Secrets behind labeling meat / An ideal La Boca meal for a first timer / The process of La Boca's outstanding steaks and steak temps Kaare Talks: French Quarter Fest kicking off / Ft Lauderdale experiencing rare, historic rainfall / Lack of development with beaches and West End Park / Update on the Westbank high school sexual assault incident / Tinted windows bill / Pels season ends with play-in loss to OKC, and Zion's injury / NFL franchises gaining value from Saints increase 2023-04-141h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonDA Jason Williams Joins Kaare, Talks Linda Frickey Case Being Pushed Back to 2024 By Woke JudgeJason Williams Talks: Frustrations with Frickey trial / Discussions with Judge Kimya Holmes Kaare Talks: Linda Frickey trial updates / Lady Tigers return home / Bad 70's tv / Diversion projects causing friction / Violence and incarcerations in La / United Utility Services moving to NOLA / Finland joins NATO / Pelicans losing to SAC2023-04-061h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonWDSU's Fletcher Mackel and Brigtsen's Own Frank Brigtsen, Join Kaare To Start The Weekend!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Vegas predictions on the Saints / Common ground between local sports media-teams and athletes / Derek Carr / Lady Tigers in the Final Four Frank Brigtsen Talks: Dishes for peak crawfish season / Brigtsen's boiled crawfish process / Full course recommendation from starters to desserts Kaare Talks: Trans athletes competing in college, Olympic and pro sports / Orleans Parish records 2,000 auto thefts in 90 days / Hogs Four The Cause at the Lakefront / Women's Final Four2023-04-011h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonMayor Makes Interview Rounds, Only Where Softballs Are Thrown! Not Here! Kaare Discusses!Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell making...selective...media rounds, sticking with 'softball' interviews / Kim Mulkey on transgender athletes playing basketball / Trans athletes in sports / OIG issuing audit to Orleans Parish sheriff's office / Manhattan grand jury's vote to indict Donald Trump2023-03-311h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNOLA City Councilman Eugene Green Joins Kaare To Discuss Mayor Staying at Pontalba ApartmentEugene Green Talks: Regulations of Pontalba apartments, mayor Cantrell staying at Pontalba, French Market Corporation and OIG's reporting / Downtown homeless encampments Kaare Talks: French Market Corp's response on mayor's Pontalba use / Council urges Vappie investigations / TopGolf-like venue coming to future downtown district / Chris Christie taking on Trump / Jazz Fest cubes / Cantrell barring city employees from speaking at consent decree public meetings / Pels on the road2023-03-291h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonLSU Lady Tigers Final 4 Coach Kim Mulkey Joins Kaare on The Neutral GroundKim Mulkey Talks: Final 4 experience as a player and coach / Not over-scheduling when building the program / Working with nine new players to build cohesion / Fanaticism of LSU fans / Grinding it out in the Sweet 16 / Her lively pink jacket / P Mac's future / Playing with a different game ball / Next opponent in the tournament Kaare Talks: Troy Henry's Six Flags site presentation / When New Orleans East was a thriving area / Big ideas for the East / Lincoln Beach redevelopment / Mass shooting at Nashville elementary school / Baton Rouge police officers killed in helicopter crash / Sheriff Hutson terminating 4 top assistants / Pels in...2023-03-281h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht and Frank Brigtsen Kick Off the Weekend with Kaare!Fletcher Mackel Talks: Rise of LSU Lady Tigers success / Zion's return Michael Hecht Talks: Big Fish Games studio hub coming to New Orleans / Techstars to launch business accelerator program in New Orleans / Potential fuel plant in St James Parish / Competition within Louisiana port system Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's new, seasonal crawfish dishes / Current rendition of his seafood platter / Beef and pork dishes on his menu / Desserts to balance it all out Kaare Talks: Mayor's press conference at blighted Gert Town carwash / Lady Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen2023-03-251h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonGhassan Korban (Executive Director of Sewerage and Water Board New Orleans) Joins KaareGhassan Korban Talks: Taking on challenges with excitement / New projects/ Delivering on promises on deadlines / Losing close to half of water production due to leaks / Pres Biden's trickle funds / How over-billing, debt-loops occur / Smart meters to rectify billing issues / Handling bad-apples in the department / Funding and space for retention ponds Jeff Dorson Talks: Rescuing emaciated animals in Oakdale, and the serious charges implemented Kaare Talks: Registrar of voters releasing information on signatures / Cantrell trying to re-instate Vappie to her security team 2023-03-241h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRecall Fails Miserably! Plus, State Rep Joe Marino, Ron Foreman of Audubon Institute Join KaareRon Foreman Talks: Residing over multiple properties within the institute / Audubon's impact in the region and country / His long tenure with Audubon and his future / New repairs on Magazine St around the park and zoo, future openings / His dream list of accomplishments before retiring Joe Marino Talks: His experience as a state rep, potential legislative pay raises, and new legislation related to dyslexia Kaare Talks: The failures of the recall effort2023-03-221h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonU.S. Congressman Garret Graves, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!Congressman Garret Graves Talks: His decision to not run for state Governor and the current state of things in La Michael Hecht Talks: Venture Global-LNG plant phases / $3 billion levee project in Plaquemines / Shell investing in wind-turbine farm in the gulf / New rail-line from NOLA to BR Frank Brigtsen Talks: The standard Brigtsen's dishes that people return for / Gratification from making people happy / Menu recommendations for the weekend Kaare Talks: Wildlife and Fisheries taking pet nutria away from Bucktown couple / Judge Medley seeking ad-hoc judge in recall case 2023-03-181h 53The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFormer LSU Head Basketball Coach, Now McNeese St Head Coach Will Wade, Joins KaareWill Wade Talks: Taking on new challenges at McNeese St / Feeling confident about moving the program / His previous scouting gigs with the NBA / Leaving LSU / NCAA allegations Brett Martel Talks: Will Wade at McNeese St / Changes with Saints D-line / Derek Carr coming to New Orleans / Lady Tigers as Final Four favorite / Zion to return before playoffs Kaare Talks: Being caught between extremes after posting video at a shooting range / Gun owners vs gun zealots / Demographics of recall effort signees2023-03-141h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Weekend Is Here! Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!Michael Hecht Talks: Mayor Cantrell signing contract for national police chief search, and on-sceen services / Morris Bart folks stepping in with DA's office / MSY's new access road plan, and MSY's success stories / Bayou Phoenix in NOLA East / Covington's Globalstar striking deal with Apple Frank Brigtsen Talks: Brigtsen's crawfish dishes, return of their seafood platter, Lent dishes and strawberry season Fletcher Mackel Talks: Chicago-Carolina deal / Saints signing Derek Carr / Zion's injury Kaare Talks: Demographics of recall effort signees / Saints offering Jameis Winston a  new deal, and more!2023-03-111h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonJeff Dorson, Michael Hecht, Frank Brigtsen and Fletcher Mackel Join Kaare!Jeff Dorson Talks: Humane Society of La's "Humane May" campaign / Success of Mardi Gras horse adoption program / Brand new NOLA Wildlife Center Michael Hecht Talks: New business developments at Michoud facility in the East Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's new on Brigtsen's menu and seasonal crawfish dishes Fletcher Mackel Talks: New sports show coming to WDSU TV / Derek Carr to Saints / LSU Lady Tigers / Pels struggling Kaare Talks: Inefficiency of the La-SPCA / Mayor Cantrell threatening legal action on recall effort 2023-03-041h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonEileen Carter of Nolatoya.org Discusses New "Numbers" With KaareJoe Raspanti Talks: What Cantrell's lawsuit may include / Kamara pleading 'not guilty' in Vegas assault Eileen Carter Talks: Kyle Ardoin and the new agreement / How tech affects their numbers Kaare Talks: Belligerent drivers and "repairs" to streets in New Orleans / Zurich Classic around the corner / Various data services crunching recall effort's numbers2023-03-031h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFletcher Mackel and Michael Hecht Join Kaare on Today's Fantasy Friday!Fletcher Mackel Talks: USFL expanding stadiums for upcoming season / Saints QB situation / Zion's injury Michael Hecht Talks: A successful Carnival season / NOLA Coalition and public safety / Jump-starting NOLA East / Keys to a successful city Kaare Talks: City Council looking into Cantrell mailers / Future interstate corridors in La / Recall effort's grass-roots approach / N.O.'s infrastructure checklist2023-02-251h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRecall Folks Hand in Signatures to Registrar of Voters in New Orleans! Kaare Discusses!Kaare Talks: Various cuts of steak / Recall effort hands in signatures to registrar of voters, and confidence in New Orleans voters / More videos released of Alvin Kamara attack in Vegas / Miracle on Ice turns 43 yrs old / Over 170 gun arrests made in New Orleans, but with mind-boggling caveats / The Masters charging absurd prices for tickets and food / Mardi Gras 2023 hits warmest day temps in recorded history / US sees a number of train derailments in recent weeks, with addition of lines coming to New Orleans area 2023-02-231h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonHappy Lundi Gras! Eileen Carter Says Recall Effort Has Surpassed Needed Signatures! She Joins Kaare!Eileen Carter Talks: The recall effort surpassing the needed signatures, and what's next once signatures are verified Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell flipping off riders during Tucks parade / Recall effort surpassing goal / 5 shot, 1 killed on Bacchus parade / 5% of US mass shootings taking place in Orleans Parish / President Biden visiting Kyiv with President Zelensky 2023-02-212h 00The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKrewe of Neutral Ground: Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, Frank Brigtsen Join King KaareWDSU's Fletcher Mackel: Saints and Derek Carr / Super Bowl LVII / Naming of the P-Mac's court / Kim Mulkey's Lady Tigers vs Dawn Staley's Gamecocks / Pel's trade GNO Inc's Michael Hecht: LNG diversions in Europe and China / NOLA Coalition press conference  Brigtsen's own Frank Brigtsen: Dante Village development / New seasonal additions to his menu Mardi Gras and Lent / soup vs bisque  Kaare Talks: Cantrell recall effort moving closer to goal / Zulu-Irvin Mayfield / Chinese-made Mardi Gras throws2023-02-111h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonAnother Edition of QuinHillyer.com and (Ellis) Henican.com on The Neutral Ground with KaareQuin Hillyer vs Ellis Henican topics: Treatment from police based on race, ethics of insurance fraud and injury attorney scams, Ilhan Omar, Marjorie Taylor Green, the current state of the country, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Hunter Biden /  Kaare talks: Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork announcing crime fighting plan / Mayor Cantrell sending out $50k worth of mailers touting "accomplishments" / ATM smash-n-grab at Tchoup Stop / Lakeview dog-napping incident with Humane Society's Jeff Dorson / Mardi Gras season gearing up / City council considering shutting down businesses that fail to address crime / Casino monopoly in New Orleans2023-02-031h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonLiving Legend LSU Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey Is on The Neutral Ground with KaareLSU Lady Tigers coach Kim Mulkey talks: Bringing excitement back into the program, building a consistent team, her work ethic, mentors, coaching amazing talent, players that are standing out, defensive mindset on the court, coaching in other leagues, learning from other coaches, the P-Mac's vibe and future renovations, experiences at La Tech and Baylor, and facing #1 S. Carolina / Kaare on Sean Payton signing with the Denver Broncos 2023-02-011h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNeutral Ground Interview: Head Coach Willie Fritz Talks Tulane's Historic Cotton Bowl Win with Kaare!Kaare and Coach Fritz talk Tulane's historic season, capped with the dramatic Cotton Bowl win over USC2023-01-0427 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonMetro Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche Joins Kaare on The Neutral Ground74 yr old restaurant owner sets fire to rival restaurant in Kenner / Illegal tire dumping in Michoud continues / Soccer legend Pele passes away at 82 / Rafael Goyeneche discusses the city's historic homicide rate / Zion dominates 2nd half in win over Timberwolves / Kaare on the Times Picayune-Nola.com's recent article on the Bywater, and gentrification in the city 2022-12-302h 00The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonAnother Fantasy Friday on the Neutral Ground! Fletcher Mackel, Frank Brigtsen and Friends Join Kaare!Kaare looks back at the week in local news / WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks the current state of Saints football and Tulane's magical bowl season / Chef Frank Brigtsen talks his appearance on Emeril's new show on Roku,  "Emeril Cooks", seasonal ingredients and the latest on Brigtsen's menu2022-12-101h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFrench President Macron Embraced by New Orleans! Plus, the Fantasy Friday Crew Join Kaare!GNO Inc's Michael Hecht talks: President Macron embraced during New Orleans visit, Air France at MSY, NOLA Coalition, and GDP growth / AG Jeff Landry sets up tip-line for suspected teachers or librarians "sharing LGBTQ material to minors" / Chef Frank Brigtsen chats additions to his menu and what's in season at Brigtsen's / #18 Tulane hosting historic AAC Championship against #22 UCF / #11 LSU visits #1 Georgia for SEC Championship / Kaare comments on President Macron's speech at NOMA2022-12-031h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonFantasy Friday Lineup: Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join KaareKaare rounds up another week of Mayor Cantrell's bungles / Fletcher Mackel talks Saints injuries, Brian Kelly's leadership at LSU, Tulane's massive win over SMU and success, and debates Kaare on the dichotomy of Sean Payton / Michael Hecht chats the Artemis rocket, return of Hubig's Pies, renaming New Orleans East, and GDP growth in the city / Chef Frank Brigtsen updates us on Thanksgiving orders, price hikes on ingrediants, and his current menu2022-11-191h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonDA Jason Williams and Nolatoya.org's Eileen Carter Join Kaare on The Neutral GroundSteve Scalise elected as House Majority Leader / DA Jason Williams and Chief of Civil Rights Division Emily Maw talk the fallout from the Len Davis / Nolatoya.org's Eileen Carter and "Noonie Man" Batiste with the newest updates from their campaign / Kaare on Brian Kelly's leadership at LSU, compared to Ed Orgeron 2022-11-161h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonNew Orleans' Own LBJ, Lebron Joseph, Joins Kaare on The Neutral GroundWGNO's LBJ talks with Kaare about his career in broadcasting and local radio, impact of Ruby and Lucille Bridges and The McDonogh 3 / Habana Outpost is set for opening in French Quarter, after years of draw-back from nearby residents / Sen. John Kennedy considering run as Governor / 3 University of Virginia football players fatally shot on campus / Martel Monday: AP's Brett Martel talks career highlights, current state of the Saints, LSU's tight win against Arkansas, and Tulane's loss to UCF2022-11-151h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonEileen Carter of Nolatoya.org with Breaking News, Les East Joins Kaare to Discuss Today's ElectionsNolatoya.org's Eileen Carter passionately talks a stolen sign-up sheet and upcoming press conference / Les East chats sports, discusses national elections and his new book, "Donkeys, Elephants, and Giraffes" / Kaare on the election's local amendments 2022-11-091h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Discusses Saturday's City Charter Change Vote, Council Would Approve Mayor's Top AppointeesCity says they will start to "crack down" on expired tags / City council to approve mayor's top appointees / Kaare on the illegal 4-wheelers being driven around the city / Are N.O. metro area drivers the worst? / AP's Brett Martel talks a Saints win, Zion's return to the Pels lineup, LSU vs Bama, and Tulane's rise in the rankings2022-11-011h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKenner Is About to Receive A Few Hundred Million $$$ In Investment --- Kaare DiscussesHelena Moreno's bodyguard cleared of "stalking" Cantrell / Vehicles broken into during lunchtime at Frankie & Johnny's in Uptown / McDonald's employees forced into store freezer by gun-point / N.O. Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche talks crime stats, lack of political leadership, Sheriff Hudson's lack of experience, inmate population / Cassie Schirm reporting that mayor Cantrell cancels trip to Argentina / Kaare on the major developments coming to Kenner2022-10-191h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Breaks Down Mayor Cantrell's PresserKaare breaks down the mayor’s press conference start to finish2022-08-261h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonCarjack Victim Madison Bergeron Joins Kaare on The Neutral GroundRecords show Mayor Cantrell’s flight to France topped over $18,000…entire trip over $43,000 / Carjack victim Madison Bergeron tells her story / Kaare’s commentary on Bergeron’s carjacking, response from carjacker and city officials2022-08-241h 54The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonGlenn Guilbeau joins Kaare JohnsonKaare talks with LSU Beat Writer Glenn Guilbeau about what's going on with LSU sports.2021-04-2819 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonRobert Mann joins Kaare JohnsonKaare talks with Robert Mann, Chairman of the LSU Manship School of Mass Communications about the latest going on at LSU and the search for a new school President. Follow Bob at www.twitter.com/RTMannJr2021-04-2321 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews Michael HechtKaare talks with GNO, Inc. President & CEO Michael Hecht about the latest economic activity going on in the Greater New Orleans area.2021-04-1713 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews Chef Frank BrigstenKaare talks with Chef Frank Brigsten of Brigsten's Restaurant. They talk about what's on the menu at Brigsten's.2021-04-1715 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews Humane Society of LouisianaKaare talks with Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorsen about what's going on in the animal community.2021-04-1704 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson talks with Fox 8 Reporter Rob MassonKaare talks with Fox 8 Reporter Rob Masson about the latest information on the Seacor Power lift boat accident in the Gulf of Mexico.2021-04-1604 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews Arnie FielkowKaare talks with Arnie Fielkow, Chairman 9th Ward Stadium and they talked about the latest going on with the proposed stadium located across from Carver High School in the 9th Ward of New Orleans. For more information visit www.9thwardstadium.com2021-04-1633 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews Urbanest Amy StellyKaare talks with Urbanest Amy Stelly about the future of the Claiborne I-10 corridor. For more information visit www.claiborneavenuealliance.com 2021-04-1534 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Interviews New Orleans S&WB Executive Director Ghassan KorbanKaare Johnson talks with New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Executive Director Ghassan Korban about what the latest is with the system.2021-04-1322 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Show: Martel Monday ft. Brett MartelKaare is back in the saddle. Starting the week out strong on another Martel Monday.2021-01-131h 26The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson Show: Flying Solo on a TuesdayAs always Kaare comes prepared with your New Orleans talk. We take a deeper look into LSU Football and hit the phone lines to see if there is still hope for the college team. 2020-12-231h 27The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson: A Packed Studio on Fantasy FridayFlecher Mackel, sports anchor for WDSU, joins us live from the Smoothie King Center. Kaare and Fletch touch on the Pelicans as they are ready to go as Zion has no time restrictions going into this season, and bitter sweetly look ahead at what could be the end of the Drew Brees Era.  Jeff Dorson, founder of the Humane Society, joins the show to give you all the information you need to save all of our furry friends.  Frank Brigsten, owner of Brigsten's Restaurant, preps for the Holidays with his mouth watering and heart warming sp...2020-12-211h 25The Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson: Fantasy Friday w/ Fletcher MackelKaare Jonson brings your Fantasies into reality with WDSU Sports Reporter Fletcher Mackel2020-12-1558 minThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonThe Neutral Ground with Kaare JohnsonKaare Johnson: Martel Monday ft. Brett MartelBrett Martel,  writer for the Associated Press, wraps up a Monday edition of the show. Kaare and Brett tackle the aftermath of the New Orleans Saints vs Quatebackless  Denver Broncos and the uncertain future of still recovering Drew Brees.  2020-12-0111 min