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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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01:53:43

Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht and Frank Brigtsen...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/24

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

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01:54:44

Ghassan Korban (Executive Director of Sewerage and...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/23

Ghassan 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

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01:54:45

Mayor Cantrell Writing a Book, Is It a Coloring Book?...

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2023/03/22

Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall effort fallout, Cantrell response / Ray Brandt succession Kaare Talks: Sandra Wilson to hold press conference on thrown out signatures / Moreno seeking update from task force / Cantrell to write a book? / Racial dysfunction in New Orleans

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01:54:45

Recall Fails Miserably! Plus, State Rep Joe Marino,...

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2023/03/21

Ron 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 effort

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01:54:44

Pumps To Prevent Flooding Are Corroded, Louisiana...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/20

Brett Martel Talks: Lady Tigers into the Sweet 16 / Zurich Classic media day / Pels on the road / Roger Goodell / LSU baseball Kaare Talks: Flood pumps in New Orleans corroded just 5 years in / La port system having separate, competing boards / Teen involved in Linda Frickey death found incompetent for trial / Officer Vappie books 16+ hours on timesheet for mayor's junket detail / Roger Goodell's extension with the NFL

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01:53:56

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, Michael Hecht, and...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/17

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

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01:54:44

New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel and LSU...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/16

Ed Michel Talks: The office of IG's purpose / Comparison to Jefferson Parish office of IG / Mayor's usage of Pontalba Apt / Upcoming reports William Tate Talks: Divisions under the LSU umbrella / LSU's bus tour of partners around Louisiana / Quality of academics at LSU Kaare Talks: Office of IG says mayor should leave Pontalba Apartment / Ownership and laws of the Pontalba Apts / Recall donations from Rick Farrell upwards to 96% of total donations / Dickie Brennan's group purchasing Pascal

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01:54:47

N-Bomb on a Banana Thrown at St Paddy's Parade

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2023/03/15

Kaare Talks: Sheriff Hutson using taxpayer money for hotel accommodations / 17 yr old robbed by gunpoint by 2 females in NOLA East / Racist slur on banana at St Paddy's parade / Stagnation in Louisiana / T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion

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01:54:46

Former LSU Head Basketball Coach, Now McNeese St Head...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/13

Will 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

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01:54:46

The Weekend Is Here! Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/11

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

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01:54:46

Another Edition of Hillyer vs Henican on Today's...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/10

Hillyer vs Henican: Additional footage from Jan 6 Insurrection / Double standards of the left and right / Fox News-Dominion lawsuit / Ukraine weaponry / Djokovic exemption / Biden's tax proposal Jeff Dorson Talks: How shipping containers are being used as animal shelters Kaare Talks: Judge Medley signing recall petition / City Council looking into Cantrell's mailers / Tucker Carlson

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01:54:45

City and Six Flags Site, 15 Months Later, Finally...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/08

Kaare Talks: Six Flags deal between city and Bayou Phoenix / Governor Edwards endorsing former DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson for Governor / Mayor Cantrell back on vacay...this time in Miami / First Lady Jill Biden to visit Louisiana Cancer Research Center / MSY landing $8 million in federal funding for upgrades

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01:54:44

Jeff Dorson, Michael Hecht, Frank Brigtsen and...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/04

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

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01:54:45

Eileen Carter of Nolatoya.org Discusses New "Numbers"...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/03/03

Joe 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 numbers

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01:54:45

Recall Folks in Court to Get Accurate Number of...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/02/28

Fox 8 Legal Analyst Joe Raspanti Talks: Recall organizers in court, Mandamus Action AP's Brett Martel Talks: Pels increase in value, Zion injury / P Mac drawing large crowds for LSU basketball Kaare Talks: The latest with recall effort, Pels value and more

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01:54:42

Fletcher Mackel and Michael Hecht Join Kaare on...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/02/25

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 checklist

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01:54:44

Metro Crime Commission's Raphael Goyeneche Talks...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/02/24

Rafael Goyeneche Talks: How the MCC works with the public and media with handling reports / The D.A.'s approach to gun cases / Recall effort's mandamus act, and Mayor's response Kaare Talks: Carlson Tucker trial /New I-14 route to pass through central La, and potential interstate route from downtown New Orleans to KC / Biloxi considers sky ride along stretch of beach / Pels in Toronto / Recall effort voter purge

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01:54:43

Recall Folks Hand in Signatures to Registrar of...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/02/23

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

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02:00:00

Happy Lundi Gras! Eileen Carter Says Recall Effort...

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2023/02/21

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

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01:54:45

Crime Commish's Rafael Goyeneche, Humane Society's...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/02/17

Metro Crime Commission's Rafael Goyeneche: Recall effort's mandamus action / Cantrell's mailer debacle / Potential investigations on Cantrell / Michelle Woodfork's work as interim chief, and investigations Jeff Dorson from Humane Society of La: New program that's finding homes for Mardi Gras horses / Dog fighting in Louisiana Recall Effort Attorney Laura Cannizzaro: The action behind a mandamus action and what it means for the recall effort Kaare Talks: Parade traffic picking up as Mardi Gras rolls

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