The Neutral Ground Friday Squad: Fletcher Mackel, Michael Hecht, and Frank Brigtsen Join Kaare!

Fletcher Mackel Talks: LSU - Tulane in CWS regional, and NBA Finals

Michael Hecht Talks: Tulane Ave's growth / Feil Organization's impact in the region / NASA Michoud news / IKEA in NOLA? / Reviving Pontchartrain and Lincoln Beach projects / Goldman Sachs small business program

Frank Brigtsen Talks: New additions on the menu / Uses for okra and file (sassafras) / Shrimp and crab meat taking the place of crawfish for the season / Editing recipes for what's in season / Fish options on the menu / Teaching young chefs about consistency and quality

Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell and Irvin Mayfield in Los Angeles / Restricting seafood imports from other countries