# Full Show 9/28/2026: With the midterms looming, we must do out due diligence to navigate through Congress's smokescreen

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-09-28T18:05:22+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6532

## Resource

On today's show, Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil. Then, Newell has on Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital mental health support, what’s being done on the ground to combat veteran suicide, and the simple, daily actions every one of us can take to support the heroes in our own communities, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, to assess how the Saints stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at the Caesars Superdome, Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss how AI is reshaping Louisiana's economy, why local construction firms are leaning into smart technology, and what the massive influx of data centers means for your monthly utility bill.

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