Full Show 8/18/2026: When it comes to Plaza Tower, lien it into oblivion

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on what should happen to Plaza Tower in the aftermath of a 17-year-old boy tragically falling to his death while exploring the long-abandoned high-rise. Then, Newell has on Kim Smith, Bereavement Coordinator & Spiritual Caregiver for Heart of Hospice in Gretna, to discuss anticipatory grief, a kind of loss many families experience but may not recognize, Collin Sims, District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District Court (St. Tammany & Washington Parish), to talk about repeat offenders, law enforcement, and what the justice system is doing to keep Northshore families safe, Entergy Louisiana’s Vice President of Customer Service, Nyka Scott, to explain their massive statewide Resiliency Plan, and Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack to talk about a troubling new report showing that Louisiana is losing film industry jobs at a faster rate than almost anywhere else in the nation.