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Hour 3: Newell suggests that St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith and New Orleans Levee Police Superintendent Joshua Rondeno both resign
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- Newell Normand
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 2255
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Summary
This hour, Newell is joined by Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, to break down how the oil and gas industry was impacted by the legislative session. Then, Newell shares his thoughts on St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith turning himself in to authorities after an assault allegation and New Orleans Levee Police Superintendent Joshua Rondeno being placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation.