The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -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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Episodes
News Alert! Turning right on red is LEGAL, NOLA! (plus other driving peeves)
March 20, 2024 23:03 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBKaare discusses bad driving habits and other New Orleans quirks on the Neutral Ground
Louisiana Nat'l Guard helping Texas border?! Plus the AP's Brett Martel joins to talk sports
March 18, 2024 23:04 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBKaare discusses the Texas/Louisiana dynamic and Martel Monday means the AP's Brett Martel joins the program to talk sports!
Michael Hecht from Gr. NO. Inc on LA International Terminal + Chef Frank Brigtsen talkin' crawfish!
March 15, 2024 23:03 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBFriday fun to get you ready for your weekend in New Orleans on The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
Junket Cantrell in Miami post DC trip/LA legislative session started/NOPD needs a new home
March 11, 2024 23:05 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBKaare discusses the mayor's recent travels, NOPD's new home, and more on The Neutral Ground
Usual Friday Krewe: Frank Brigtsen talks food, Michael Hecht of GrNO Inc + Fridays with Fletcher Mackel
March 09, 2024 00:04 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBFriday fun with the usual Friday guests to get you ready for the weekend in New Orleans!
OIG Ed Michel on city fuel card abuse + Sen. Alan Seabaugh says bye to traffic cameras
March 07, 2024 00:08 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBBye to traffic cameras state wide and OIG Ed Michel on city fuel card abuse
Captain George Ricks (river diversion opponent) joins Kaare (a proponent) plus the AP's Brett Martel
March 05, 2024 00:03 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBCaptain George Ricks debates river diversion with Kaare and the AP's Brett Martel discusses the Pels' recent run of success
Feds Could Indict Mayor LaToya Cantrell soon. Rafael Goyeneche joins the show to discuss
March 01, 2024 00:11 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBKaare is joined by Rafael Goyeneche to discuss the Feds' possible upcoming indictment of Mayor Cantrell
Councilman Oliver Thomas + Coach Will Wade join Kaare
February 29, 2024 00:06 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBKaare talks to Oliver Thomas and McNeese State Basketball Coach Will Wade join the show
Councilman Eugene Green + former Councilman Arnie Fielkow join Kaare
February 27, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBKaare discusses NOLA, Israel, and more on this episode of The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
UNO Enrollment Numbers Lowest in 60 Years! What's Next?
February 20, 2024 00:04 - 1 hour - 31 MBUNO Enrollment Numbers Lowest in 60 Years! What's Next?
Friday Fun w/ Michael Hecht, Fletcher Mackel, Frank Brigtsen + more
February 17, 2024 00:03 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBKaare gets you ready for your weekend in NOLA by talking to some of NOLA's best
Super Successful Mardi Gras. Huge Economic Impact for NOLA
February 15, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBJoin Kaare as he discusses the huge impact Mardi Gras had as well as future Super Bowl wishes for New Orleans (starting with next year's Super Bowl in the city)
NOLA hosts Super Bowl 59 in 1 yr. Michael Hecht from Gr NO Inc joins Kaare
February 10, 2024 00:08 - 1 hour - 33 MBKaare gets you ready for the weekend with good news from the Crescent City
NOLA S&WB Director Ghassan Korban discusses weekend flooding + more
February 06, 2024 00:07 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBKaare talks to S&WB Director Ghassan Korban about Saturday's flooding in NOLA and the AP's Brett Martel hops on later to discuss the Pelicans
Friday Krewe: WDSU's Fletcher Mackel + Chef Frank Brigtsen
February 03, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBKaare gets you ready for the weekend in New Orleans with his guests
Right-leaning Quin Hilyer + left-leaning Ellis Henican join Kaare to talk border, Iran, and more
February 01, 2024 00:09 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBQuin Hilyer and Ellis Henican join Kaare Johnson to discuss the border crisis, Iran situation, and much more
Westbank's Bridge City growth is nil, NYC removes Jefferson statue + more
January 30, 2024 00:04 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBAll these topics, plus the AP's Brett Martel joins Kaare to talk sports!
The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson
January 26, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBKaare talks NOLA politics and more!
Jeff Thomas from WBOK joins Kaare
January 25, 2024 00:27 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBKaare Johnson and Jeff Thomas talk reparations and race relations
Friday Fun: Chef Frank Brigtsen, Fletcher Mackel, and Michael Hecht
January 20, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBLocal chef Frank Brigtsen joins Kaare, WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks local sports, and Michael Hecht talks local economy
Green Wave head football coach Jon Sumrall joins Kaare to discuss the incredible influx of football talent enrolling right now at Tulane.
January 17, 2024 00:13 - 18 minutes - 5.38 MBJon Sumrall joins Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson.
New Orleans, Louisiana, LSU, needs to follows Alabama's lead
January 13, 2024 00:15 - 4 minutes - 1.15 MBThe Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson.
NOLA City Councilman Freddie King joins The Neutral Ground to discuss homeless encampments and more.
January 12, 2024 00:17 - 11 minutes - 3.22 MBNOLA City Councilman Freddie King talks to Kaare about the city's problem with homeless encampments and more.
Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show.
December 21, 2023 00:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBLouisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show. Your calls and more.
NOPD chief says state police are needed in French quarter. NOPD spokesperson says, "not so fast"
December 15, 2023 00:16 - 2 hours - 111 MBThursday 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
Sumrall says that he needs to protect his roster from aggressive outside teams, one in particular, poaching players.
December 13, 2023 00:22 - 4 minutes - 1.17 MBTulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.
Tulane Head Football Coach and New Athletic Director Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.
December 13, 2023 00:21 - 2 hours - 112 MBTulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall and New Athletic Director David Harris Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.
Rafael Goyeneche joins Kaare to talk about confusing Vappie audio leak.
December 08, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBRafael 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.
It's Friday On The Neutral Ground! Yeah You Right! Mackel, Hecht, & Brigtsen Join Kaare!
December 02, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBFletcher 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
Right Leaning Quin Hillyer And Left Leaning Ellis Henican Debate The Latest on The Neutral Ground!
December 01, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBHillyer & 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
Jeff Landry Says He Will Crack Down On NOLA Crime, River District Groundbreaking, And More!
November 30, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBRiver 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
Cantrell Was Asked If She Received A "Target Letter" From Feds. She Refused To Say. Gobble Gobble!
November 23, 2023 00:06 - 2 hours - 34.3 MBKaare 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
Is Kaare Right? Turkey At Thanksgiving? Go With Any Other Protein For A Better Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2023 00:09 - 2 hours - 34.3 MBKaare Talks: Thanksgiving traditions / Rolling Stones headlining Jazz Fest 2024 / Oil leak in gulf
Reportedly The Fed Investigation Into Cantrell Intensifies. Attorney Joe Raspanti Joins To Discuss
November 21, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBJoe 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
City's Former 911 Director Apparently Broke Federal Laws, And Raising Cane's Owner Worth Billions
November 17, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBKaare 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
Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission Joins Kaare To Talk About Ethics Board Ruling
November 16, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour - 25 MBRafael 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
I-55 Has Re-Opened In Both Directions, And La's Top High School Performance List Is Out.
November 14, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBBrett 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
Mackel! Hecht! Brigtsen! Fantasy Friday Favorites Are On The Neutral Ground!
November 11, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBFletcher 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
Not That It Means Much, But The Louisiana Ethics Board Is Going After The Mayor
November 10, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBKaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's junket to Kenya / La's board of ethics / 2023 hottest recorded summer / Israel-Palestine / Drought conditions
New NOPD Chief's Goals for 2024. Super Fog On Interstate. Gov's NOLA Committee
November 08, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBKaare Talks: Fog, smoke causing accidents on interstate / Metro area drivers / Jeff Landry's New Orleans Committee / Anne Kirkpatrick outlook
Causeway Toll Increase In Effect. How Much Would You Pay To Cross The Lake On A Brand New Causeway?
November 02, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBKaare Talks: Causeway tolls / Hamas militants on synthetic stimulants / Pels / Kim Mulkey and LSU Lady Tigers, LSU baseball, Olivia Dunne / LSU-Bama / Saints-Bears
The Saints Celebrate Their 57th Birthday Today. Kaare Discusses Dave Dixon's Legacy.
November 01, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 106 MBKaare 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
Sheriff Susan Hutson's Office Doesn't Do A Good Job Accounting. Mid City Party Gets Out Of Control.
October 31, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 106 MBKaare Talks: Halloween in New Orleans / Sherriff Hutson's accounting and other fumbles / MSY's new diamond interchange vs metro area drivers / Mid City block party impeding traffic / N.O. Archdiocese consolidation
Kaare Visited The S & WB Plant On Claiborne. Hear What He Has To Say!
October 30, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBBrett Martel Talks: LSU-Bama / Tulane recap / Saints win / Pels at home / World Series Kaare Talks: What he saw and learned on his field trip to the S&WB plant / Cold front moving in / If LSU academics can ever be on par with athletics / LSU vs Alabama
Kaare Talks The Latest Around NOLA and Beyond!
October 26, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBKaare Talks: All In The Family, Jeffersons / Local televangelists / NO-BR Amtrak service / Cold temps blowing in soon / I-55 updates / Buddy Bolden house restoration
Causeway Tolls Go Up Next Week. Causeway Commish Carlton Dufrechou Talks With Kaare.
October 25, 2023 23:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBCarlton Dufrechou Talks: I55 tragedy / Decisions and process on how Causeway shutdowns work / Toll increases on bridge Kaare Talks: La conservatives in political power / I55 pileup / Bayou Phoenix signing lease for Six Flags site / Pels season opener
Councilman Oliver Thomas Talks with Kaare About Verbal Altercation with Councilman JP Morrell & More
October 24, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBOliver Thomas Talks: Details from verbal spar with JP Morrell / Issues he voted against Kaare Talks: I55 pile-up / Saints Chris Olave arrest / Five O Fore and Top Golf progress / Needless traffic lights in the city
Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, & Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare To Kick Off Your Weekend! Yea You Right!
October 20, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBFletcher Mackel Talks: Saints-Jags, Gruden, Carmichael Frank Brigtsen Talks: What's in season and new on Brigtsen's menu / His new project / Meuniere and almondine sauces Michael Hecht Talks: National Workforce Conference / Special aspects of New Orleans, why major companies should move here / Growth of Loop Linen Service
Cantrell's C.O.S. Appears To Be In Legal Trouble, And He's a Lawyer...Or Was One. Kaare Discusses!
October 19, 2023 23:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBKaare Talks: City Council confirming Anne Kirkpatrick as NOPD chief / Multi level driving ranges coming to New Orleans / Clifton Davis legal trouble / Saints hosting Jags / Israeli-Hamas updates