# Hour 1: SAIL 250 kicks off America's 250th anniversary in New Orleans

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-05-27T15:36:52+00:00
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Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Lieutenant General Len “Loni” Anderson, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, to talk leadership, military readiness, and the evolving challenges facing today’s Marine Corps. Mark Romig, of Sail 250's New Orleans Host Committee, takes some time to talk about SAIL 250, the city’s rich maritime history, the arrival of the Tall Ships, and the economic impact of this international event on the Crescent City.

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