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The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

New Orleans native son Kaare Johnson speaks his mind on all things New Orleans and beyond. Join the Voice of New Orleans as he tells you exactly how it is.

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01:54:48

"In God We Trust" Signage Going Up In Every Public...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/02

Eugene Green Talks: Stunt driving in New Orleans, why it needs to stop, proper enforcement and ordinances / NOPD chief search process, and criminal justice system Kaare Talks: Religious signage in public school classrooms, and what it influences / Repackaging seafood labels with proper information of origin / Alvin Kamara meeting with Roger Goodell

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01:54:46

Councilman Freddie King Joins Kaare in the 4pm Hour....

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/01

Freddie 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 /

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01:54:47

Excessive Heat, Trump Leads DeSantis in New Poll,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/31

Bret Martel Talks: Saints pre-season, and stand-outs at camp / Alvin Kamara update / Sean Payton's comments on Broncos Kaare Talks: Excessive heat warning in the region / NY Times poll on Trump-DeSantis / Bill Cassidy endorsing Jeff Landry for La gov / 2 women injured in 7th ward shooting / Paul Reubens passing away at 70 / Saints pre-season / Cardi B throwing microphone at fan

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01:54:44

Fantasy Friday on The Neutral Ground! Fletcher...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/28

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,

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01:54:16

Former J.P. Pres John Young Joins Kaare. Plus,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/27

John 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

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01:54:47

Trump Visits New Orleans, Brees Jersey Number Off...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/25

Kaare 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

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01:54:40

NOLA City Council Pres. JP Morrell Joins Kaare To...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/24

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

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01:54:55

The Neutral Ground's Usual Suspects: Fletcher Mackel,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/21

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:

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01:54:47

Former NOPD Police Chief Ronal Serpas Joins Kaare To...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/20

Ronal 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

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01:54:44

Conservative Quin Hillyer Joins Kaare To Discuss...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/19

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

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01:54:47

New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas Joins...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/18

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

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01:54:47

La House Rep Joe Marino Joins Kaare, Discussing The...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/07/17

Joe 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

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01:54:47

Eric Hessler, Attorney for PANO (union for NOPD...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/06/28

Eric Hessler Talks: The roles of PANO / His time with the NOPD / Tyrell Morris / Dwindling officer numbers / Vappie / Consent decree / Police chief search / Michelle Woodfork / Office of police monitoring / Major challenges that need to be fixed Kaare Talks: Tyrell Morris investigation / Gregg Herbert, S&WB allegations / LSU winning the CWS over Florida / Raising Cane's opening first NYC location in Times Square

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02:00:00

The Neutral Ground Friday Squad: Fletcher Mackel,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/06/02

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

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02:00:01

Former NOLA Council Pres Arnie Fielkow Joins Us....

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/06/02

Arnie Fielkow Talks: His time and highlights as City Council Pres, and keeping his options open for future positions / 9th Ward stadium project / Original plans for Big League Dreams at Six Flags site, and Bayou Phoenix / What happened to NORD reform Kaare Talks: Biden falling at ceremony / Tropical depression forming in gulf / Trader Joe's opening in Orleans Parish

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01:54:46

Friday Favorites on The Neutral Ground: Fletcher...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/05/19

Fletcher Mackel Talks: NBA Playoffs / LSU baseball / Saints rookies / PGA Championship Michael Hecht Talks: Breeze Airlines at MSY, need for multiple terminals, and eyeing Turkish Airlines / New legislation on insurances Frank Brigtsen Talks: Tail end of the crawfish season, and crab meat season around the corner / Pricing of crab meat / This weeks menu highlights Kaare Talks: Bayou Boogaloo cranks up on Bayou St John / NOPD's tire and rim upgrades / New legislature for violent crimes / Jim

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01:54:45

Kaare Discusses Mayor's Apology, Youth...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/05/17

Kaare Talks: West End Park redevelopment / Mayor Cantrell apologizing to families of 2 slain girls / State ban on youth gender-affirming care

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01:54:44

Six Flags Sports Complex in The East. Jefferson...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/05/17

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell speaking on the 2 female students who were killed in Treme / Sports complexes in the East and Westbank / NBA Conference Finals

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01:19:09

Rash of Car Break-Ins at Surface Lots in CBD. Kaare...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/05/15

Brett 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

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01:54:45

Frank Brigtsen and Michael Hecht Join Kaare on...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/05/12

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

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