All episodes of The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Episodes

Friday Fun: Chef Frank Brigtsen, Fletcher Mackel, and Michael Hecht

Local chef Frank Brigtsen joins Kaare, WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks local sports, and Michael Hecht talks local economy

Published 01/20/24

Green Wave head football coach Jon Sumrall joins Kaare to discuss the incredible influx of football talent enrolling right now at Tulane.

Jon Sumrall joins Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson.

Published 01/17/24

New Orleans, Louisiana, LSU, needs to follows Alabama's lead

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson.

Published 01/13/24

NOLA City Councilman Freddie King joins The Neutral Ground to discuss homeless encampments and more.

NOLA City Councilman Freddie King talks to Kaare about the city's problem with homeless encampments and more.

Published 01/12/24

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

Kaare talks about the potential future of New Orleans vs what we have to deal with, especially in inclement weather

Published 01/09/24

The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

A jam packed Wednesday show talking everything from political appointments/Louisiana priorities to great actors! Join Kaare Johnson on the Neutral Ground

Published 01/04/24

Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show.

Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show. Your calls and more.

Published 12/21/23

NOPD chief says state police are needed in French quarter. NOPD spokesperson says, "not so fast"

Thursday on the Neutral Ground - NOPD chief says state police is needed in the French quarter. New Orleans neglected traffic lights and Jeff Dorsan with the Humane Society joins the show. Watch the Neutral Ground: https://www.youtube.com/@kaarejohnson-neworleans/streams

Published 12/15/23

Sumrall says that he needs to protect his roster from aggressive outside teams, one in particular, poaching players.

Tulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.

Published 12/13/23

Tulane Head Football Coach and New Athletic Director Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.

Tulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall and New Athletic Director David Harris Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.

Published 12/13/23

Rafael Goyeneche joins Kaare to talk about confusing Vappie audio leak.

Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission joins Kaare to talk about a confusing Vappie audio leak. Jeff Dorsan from the Humane Society joins Kaare and discusses ways you can help animals in need.

Published 12/08/23

It's Friday On The Neutral Ground! Yeah You Right! Mackel, Hecht, & Brigtsen Join Kaare!

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Tulane looking for 2nd major bowl Michael Hecht Talks: Ukraine delegation in New Orleans / River District breaking ground / New Iberia seeing economic growth / Port Nola's green hydrogen project Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal goodies and other additions to Brigtsen's menu for the weekend Kaare Talks: Mayor's world tour of junkets / Future of Willie Fritz at Tulane

Published 12/02/23

Right Leaning Quin Hillyer And Left Leaning Ellis Henican Debate The Latest on The Neutral Ground!

Hillyer & Henican Talk: Trump, Biden and other leading candidates / Perception from January 6th / Isreal - Hamas Kaare Talks: Lincoln Beach redo?? / Cantrell junket in the Middle East

Published 12/01/23

Jeff Landry Says He Will Crack Down On NOLA Crime, River District Groundbreaking, And More!

River District ground-breaking, sports stadium / Jeff Landry speaking on New Orleans crime / Fox8 being subpoenaed by feds / The "Dirty Dozen" blighted properties in New Orleans

Published 11/30/23

Cantrell Was Asked If She Received A "Target Letter" From Feds. She Refused To Say. Gobble Gobble!

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's response to feds target letter / Drew Brees says throwing arm is done / Tulane vs UTSA, Pels-Kings, Saints-Falcons / TURDucken?? Why? / Wonder-drug for compulsive behaviors / Hall & Oates drama

Published 11/23/23

Is Kaare Right? Turkey At Thanksgiving? Go With Any Other Protein For A Better Thanksgiving!

Kaare Talks: Thanksgiving traditions / Rolling Stones headlining Jazz Fest 2024 / Oil leak in gulf

Published 11/22/23

Reportedly The Fed Investigation Into Cantrell Intensifies. Attorney Joe Raspanti Joins To Discuss

Joe Raspanti Talks: Linda Frickey trial / Cantrell investigation Brett Martel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Jayden Daniels and Heisman hunt / Tulane-UTSA Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell federal investigation / Linda Frickey trial / Rosalynn Carter death / Pipeline oil leak off La coast

Published 11/21/23

City's Former 911 Director Apparently Broke Federal Laws, And Raising Cane's Owner Worth Billions

Kaare Talks: N.O. OIG vs JP OIG, latest OIG investigation on Tyrell Morris / Todd Graves worth 7.6 billion, Raising Cane's story / Oakland losing A's to Vegas

Published 11/17/23

Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission Joins Kaare To Talk About Ethics Board Ruling

Rafael Goyeneche Talks: La board of ethics and Cantrell investigation / Pontalba dilemma / Anne Kirkpatrick Kaare Talks: Ruby Bridges, her mom Lucille, and their legacy / La board of ethics / La DEQ / Copeland's celebrating 40 years

Published 11/16/23

I-55 Has Re-Opened In Both Directions, And La's Top High School Performance List Is Out.

Brett Martel Talks: Zion and Pels / Future of Fritz at Tulane / Derek Carr's injury Kaare Talks: I-55 reopening / Coaching changes in college football / La's top elementary and high schools / Weekly weather outlook

Published 11/14/23

Mackel! Hecht! Brigtsen! Fantasy Friday Favorites Are On The Neutral Ground!

Fletcher Mackel Talks: Zion and Pels / Lady Tigers bball / Tulane-Tulsa, Willie Fritz / LSU-Florida / Saints-Vikings Frank Brigtsen Talks: Thanksgiving-2-go changes / Restaurants in US don't typically serve goose on menus / Turkey gumbo for Thanksgiving / Current menu highlights Michael Hecht Talks: Gov Landry's committee for New Orleans / Changing Bourbon St Kaare Talks: John Batiste nominated for 6 Grammys / Jeff Landry's NOLA committee

Published 11/11/23

Not That It Means Much, But The Louisiana Ethics Board Is Going After The Mayor

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's junket to Kenya / La's board of ethics / 2023 hottest recorded summer / Israel-Palestine / Drought conditions

Published 11/10/23

New NOPD Chief's Goals for 2024. Super Fog On Interstate. Gov's NOLA Committee

Kaare Talks: Fog, smoke causing accidents on interstate / Metro area drivers / Jeff Landry's New Orleans Committee / Anne Kirkpatrick outlook

Published 11/08/23

Causeway Toll Increase In Effect. How Much Would You Pay To Cross The Lake On A Brand New Causeway?

Kaare Talks: Causeway tolls / Hamas militants on synthetic stimulants / Pels / Kim Mulkey and LSU Lady Tigers, LSU baseball, Olivia Dunne / LSU-Bama / Saints-Bears

Published 11/02/23

The Saints Celebrate Their 57th Birthday Today. Kaare Discusses Dave Dixon's Legacy.

Kaare Talks: Colder temps rolling in / Jeff Landry's policies and plan for New Orleans / Dave Dixon's legacy, Saints and Superdome history / Anne Kirkpatrick officially sworn in as Police Chief

Published 11/01/23