
A decade-long, multi-jurisdictional scheme targeting tourists in the French Quarter has finally come to an end following the convictions and heavy sentencings of Danette Colbert and Rickey White in connection to the February 2025 death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano. What began as an investigation into a stolen phone and a fatal drug overdose in a Kenner hotel room uncovered an intricate racketeering operation involving "knockout" drinks, stolen biometrics, crypto transfers, and even a corrupt NOPD officer who assisted in covering tracks. Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to walk through the details.
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Hour 2: Congress creates friction just for the sake of creating friction

BONUS: What went wrong in Tennessee's attempted first execution of a woman in 200 years? Plus Hegseth's plans, and get ready for bears

Barry Kern is putting on an epic procession for the Who Dat nation celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming

Hour 1: NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick discusses crime trends, recruitment, budget hearings, and NOPD's powder blue uniform shirts
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