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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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01:54:47

Mayor Announces Graffiti Initiative. How About One...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/30

Kaare Talks: Hurricane Idalia landing in Tampa / Mayor's graffiti initiative / Litter and filth in New Orleans / ATF officer injured in Algiers bust operation / Ed Orgeron vs Brian Kelly / Tulane and LSU football

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00:54:44

Hurricane Idalia Is In The Gulf, But Not Near La....

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/29

Kaare 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 seasons

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01:54:47

60 Years Ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Gave His "I Have...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/28

Kaare 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

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01:54:48

Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht and Frank Brigtsen...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/25

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:

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01:54:47

Council Ousts Mayor From Pontalba, HoF Rickey Jackson...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/24

Jim Mora Talks: His history with Steve Sidwell and coaching legacy Rickey Jackson Talks: Playing for Steve Sidwell with The Dome Patrol Kaare Talks: City council's vote on mayor's Pontalba use / Former Saints Def Coord Steve Sidwell passing away / Saints jersey numbers that should be retired

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01:54:47

Councilman Freddie King, The Deciding Vote In...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/23

Freddie 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 finalists

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01:54:47

Eugene Green Councilman District D, Who Voted Against...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/22

Eugene 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 Louisiana

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01:54:47

Six Flags, Bayou Phoenix Developer Troy Henry Is On...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/21

Troy 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

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01:54:48

Weekend Kicks Off w/ Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/18

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Olivia Dunne's celeb status on campus / Saints - Chargers pre-season / Tulane's new indoor practice facility Michael Hecht Talks: What GNO Inc. actually does / Bayou Phoenix and New Orleans East / Aldi taking over Winn Dixie stores / Failed Slidell casino / NOPD recruitment dashboard Frank Brigtsen Talks: Importance of being a New Orleans chef / Development of regional cuisine, and diversity / Building relationships with suppliers, staff and guests / Still learning

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01:54:47

OIG Ed Michel and His Office Reviewed The...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/17

Ed Michel Talks: Review of NOPD procedures / Staffing, recruitment, retention / Recommendations to NOPD Kaare Talks: OIG's NOPD review / Bayou Phoenix lease / Train service from NOLA to BR / Conference re-alignment

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01:54:47

Interim NOPD Chief Michelle Woodfork: "I am a...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/16

Kaare 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 lawsuit

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01:54:47

Tulane Ath. Dir. Troy Dannen Discusses Football...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/15

Troy Dannen Talks: Building the program, putting pieces into place for success / Investment into, and growth of enrollment and recruitment / Working with past and current Tulane regimes / The Angry Wave / Conference re-alignment, how to grow and sustain within the model / The flux, ignoring mis-information on social media / Fear The Wave NIL program / New indoor facility and other future football renovations Kaare Talks: Gov. Edwards declares state of emergency for heat / Bayou Phoenix master plan

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01:54:48

Record High Temps Continue To Scorch The Region!

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/14

Brett Martel Talks: AP's pre-season college football poll / Saints pre-season game 1 Kaare Talks: Heat related deaths in the area, record high temps / Social media being a clown-show / Mayor Cantrell's husband passing away / Michael Oher of "The Blind Side" suing Tuohy family

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01:54:48

Friday's Usual Suspects Join Kaare! Fletcher Mackel,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/11

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 /

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01:54:48

Councilman Oliver Thomas Joins Kaare. Discusses NOPD...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/10

Oliver 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 city

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01:54:48

Kaare Is Looking For The Worst Road Hazard, Pothole,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/09

Kaare Talks: Disastrous NOLA roads / Maui wildfires / Sinking ramp-roadways at MSY

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01:54:48

Sean Meenan, Owner-Operator Of Habana Outpost...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/08

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

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01:54:47

Tulane Head Football Coach Willie Fritz Joins Kaare...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/07

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

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01:50:00

Your Weekend Starts w/ Fletcher Mackel, Michael...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/04

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Alvin Kamara suspension / Stand-outs from Saints camp / Big 10 and conference re-branding Michael Hecht Talks: Superdome's impact, and renovations / If new projects in the energy sector is the next transformative move for the region / St Bernard Parish suing Port of New Orleans to stop container facility Frank Brigtsen Talks: The charm and vibe of Dante's Village / Coolinary 2023 / New highlights from Brigtsen's summer menu Kaare Talks: St Bernard Parish suing Port

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01:54:48

New Orleans Own, Baton Rouge Radio Morning Man,...

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson ·

2023/08/03

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

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