Fielkow, Grant announce new “Elevated Conversations” radio show

Arnie Fielkow at event in 2020. SJL file.

Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and past president of the New Orleans City Council, and Cary Grant, former assistant chief administrative officer for the city of New Orleans, announced the launch of their new radio show, “Elevated Conversations: The Arnie and Cary Show.”

The show will air Tuesdays through Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. on WBOK-1230AM, beginning on Oct. 8.

“Elevated Conversations” will delve into a variety of topics, including national and local politics, current events, international affairs, sports and more. With a commitment to fostering unity and civility, the show will serve as a “No Hate Zone,” encouraging respectful dialogue among co-hosts and the listening audience alike.

“I am extremely excited to join with my respected colleague, Cary Grant, in launching this new show on WBOK,” said Fielkow. “It is my objective that the two of us, together with the listening audience, can tackle the many important issues of the day emanating from New Orleans, as well as from around the nation and globe. I hope this can be accomplished through a respectful dialogue with and between the co-hosts and the listening audience — something much-needed in today’s divisive environment. Many thanks to the station ownership for inviting us to join the WBOK family.”

Grant added, “I believe this show will be a platform for constructive conversations that inspire our community. Together, Arnie and I aim to bridge gaps and elevate discussions that matter to our listeners. We look forward to engaging with our audience and hearing their perspectives.”

In 2018, during Fielkow’s time as CEO, the Federation launched a monthly “Cross-Cultural Conversation” show on WBOK with Oliver Thomas, exploring Black/Jewish relations. Under the banner of the Federation’s Goldring Family Foundation Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs, launched in 2020, the show continued as “Stronger Together.”

During Covid, he co-hosted the Maccabi USA @Home Sports Show with Donna Orender, featuring Jewish athletes and the World Maccabi Games.