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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 16, 2026.
We open with the debate surrounding Meta's data center expansion in Richland Parish — now growing from two gigawatts to five gigawatts and representing a $50 billion investment in northeast Louisiana before the facility is even fully built. We take on the fear-mongering from the Alliance for Affordable Energy, which is warning that ratepayers could eventually get stuck with higher utility bills — based on what happened in states that tried to power data centers with solar and wind. We explain why Louisiana is different, why Governor Landry and Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis are confident the commitments will hold, why natural gas and nuclear are the right fuels for these facilities, and why the Louisiana Public Service Commission exists precisely to hold Meta and Entergy accountable if they don't deliver. The teacher salaries in Richland Parish have already doubled. That's not speculation. That's a fact. We'll monitor, we'll enforce, and we'll stop pretending failure is inevitable before anything has actually failed.
In our Top 3, an illegal alien from Honduras with three prior deportations — including a felony domestic abuse conviction in Bossier — was convicted of illegal reentry in Bossier City after a routine traffic stop flagged a federal warrant. He has been sentenced to a year in prison and will be deported for the fourth time. Then Shreveport Mayor Tom Arsenault fulfilled another campaign promise — opening the city's third police substation, this one at Cedar Grove Park near I-49 and 70th Street, with Chief Wayne Smith calling it an ideal location to mentor young people in the community. And the Concordia Parish School District has been released from federal desegregation oversight dating back to a 1965 lawsuit — the third Louisiana district freed from consent decree supervision this year, following Bossier Parish and DeSoto Parish. Louisiana in 2026 is not Louisiana in 1965.
We dig into a ruling that has left us genuinely baffled — a state judge ordered Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell to pay nearly $245,000 in legal fees to the Caddo Parish Commission after she sued the commission for violating the Open Meetings Law. The violation in question: a minority of commissioners signed a resolution welcoming Bernie Sanders without holding an open public meeting. Judge John Davidson called the lawsuit frivolous. We call the ruling a misreading of the Open Meetings Law so fundamental that a first-year law student should have caught it. If a government body can produce official documents without ever holding a meeting, the Open Meetings Law has no meaning — and neither does any resolution that body has ever issued. We expect this to be overturned on appeal to the Second Circuit.
We also cover the IRS migration data showing that the 10 counties with the largest net losses of taxpayers in the country are all located in California and New York — while Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and increasingly Louisiana are absorbing the people, the businesses, the investments, and the tax dollars that blue state policies are driving away. More than 26% of New York City residents were already considering leaving before Zoran Mamdani won. Every moving truck headed out of Manhattan or Los Angeles takes not just furniture but future.
In our Say What segment, we play Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech on the resurgence of political terrorism — specifically his rebuke of communism that we call one of the best we've ever heard. Rubio's argument: communism doesn't even look good on paper. From each according to their ability, to each according to their need — meaning you give everything you have and get back only the bare minimum to survive. The world communism envisions is small, flat, gray, and drained of everything good in the human soul. No creativity, no ambition, no heroes, no God. Russia led the arts in the 1800s. Then the communists took over. The buildings stopped being beautiful. The composers stopped writing. Individual initiative disappears when the government owns everything and all you get for your labor is survival.
We play our CNBC cost-of-doing-business game — and even CNBC's left-leaning methodology can't hide the truth. The 10 most expensive states for business: Hawaii, Massachusetts, Alaska, Washington, California, Rhode Island, Maryland, Oregon, Delaware, and New York — nine blue states and one remote red state. The 10 least expensive: Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, Michigan, Texas, Missouri, Louisiana, Iowa, Tennessee, and Kentucky — eight red states and two purple states, zero blue. The people voting with their feet and the companies voting with their headquarters are all reading the same scoreboard.
We also cover the DHS and DOT jointly investigating 75 commercial driver's licensing schools for allegedly helping non-citizens fraudulently obtain CDLs — putting improperly trained, potentially illiterate drivers behind the wheels of 80,000-pound vehicles traveling at highway speed. This isn't a paperwork problem. It's a public safety crisis.
And we close with a Memphis pizza restaurant owner who refused to serve Tennessee National Guard troops deployed to reduce the city's murder rate — a rate that has dropped since their arrival. We note that most murder victims in Memphis are Black men, that the National Guard is keeping some of them alive, and that refusing to serve the people protecting your community while claiming to love it is not a political statement. It's cowardice with marinara sauce. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 15, 2026.
Should Louisiana finally get its fair share? We kick things off with a look at a bipartisan effort to expand Louisiana's control over offshore waters—and the billions of dollars in energy royalties that could come with it. We explain why Texas and Florida have enjoyed a decades-long advantage and why lawmakers say it's time to level the playing field.
We also cover the latest headlines from around Louisiana, including flooding in New Orleans caused by human error, a Baton Rouge councilman facing corruption charges, and Louisiana's swift water rescue teams deploying to help flood victims in Texas.
Later, we discuss teacher pay raises in St. Tammany Parish, why local economic growth may be the key to better schools across the state, and how Meta's investment in Richland Parish is already delivering life-changing bonuses for educators.
Plus, we react to Joe Biden's upcoming memoir, debate whether politics is keeping some parents from taking advantage of new investment accounts for their children, examine the Pentagon's new testosterone screening policy for service members, and discuss President Trump's latest comments on Iran and what they could mean for America's role in the Middle East.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 14, 2026.
Louisiana may be on the verge of a once-in-a-generation economic transformation, and we break down why Governor Jeff Landry says the state is embracing the next industrial revolution. We examine Meta's staggering $50 billion investment in northeast Louisiana, what it could mean for jobs, infrastructure, and the future of AI, and why some critics are sounding the alarm.
We also discuss the tragic death of a U.S. Deputy Marshal in Alexandria, Louisiana, new record-breaking employment numbers across the state, and why 50 Cent is hinting he may scale back part of his investment in Shreveport.
Later, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins us to explain why she's appealing a judge's ruling in the Caddo Parish open meetings case after being ordered to pay nearly $250,000 in legal fees. We unpack what the case could mean for government transparency and accountability.
Plus, we debate President Trump's proposal—and subsequent reversal—on charging cargo ships for protected passage through the Strait of Hormuz, discuss Mexico's complaints about U.S. immigration enforcement, celebrate the remarkable longevity of the U.S. Constitution, and react to Senator Raphael Warnock's claim that a Fourth of July thunderstorm was divine intervention.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 13, 2026.
We open with a Tax Foundation report confirming what Louisiana families and business owners have lived for decades — Louisiana has the highest combined state and local sales tax burden in America at 10.13%. We explain why the trade-off made by the legislature two years ago — broadening the sales tax base in exchange for cutting the income tax — was the right move philosophically, because an income tax is a tax on liberty while a sales tax is a tax on consumption. But we also make clear that complacency is not an option. Tennessee has zero income tax and the second highest sales tax in the nation — and Tennessee is doing gangbusters. Louisiana's competition isn't theoretical. It's right next door, and Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas are all racing their income taxes toward zero. Louisiana cannot fall behind in that race.
In our Top 3, Meta has announced it is expanding its AI data center in Richland Parish from two gigawatts to five gigawatts — before the facility is even fully built — raising Meta's total investment in northeast Louisiana to $50 billion and creating more jobs than originally forecast. Then human error shut down all three water pumps at New Orleans Pump Station 7 during the heaviest rainfall of the weekend, causing water levels to rise six feet in 20 minutes and triggering widespread flooding in Lakeview, Mid-City, and around City Park — which is exactly why Governor Landry is skeptical of sending the city more money. And the race for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District is taking shape, with multiple candidates from both parties beginning to qualify — though the status of Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Miguez remains unclear.
We revisit the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham — and play the audio that may represent the highest point of his Senate career. During the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, Graham stood up among colleagues he called his friends and delivered a speech that stopped the chamber cold — calling the process the most unethical sham he had witnessed in his political career, apologizing directly to Kavanaugh for what his family was being put through, and saying plainly to the Democratic majority: you're looking for a fair process — you came to the wrong town at the wrong time. We also note that Cory Booker's tribute this week — crediting Graham as the colleague who made his criminal justice reform bill possible — says everything about the kind of senator he was. Graham could fight hard and still work across the aisle, and that combination made his Kavanaugh speech land harder than it ever would have coming from someone further to the right. We also discuss Governor McMaster's appointment of Graham's sister Darlene Graham Nardone to fill his seat, the long American tradition of widow's succession opening doors for women in public office, and the photo of Mitch McConnell in his hospital room — which looks staged, which proves nothing, and which still hasn't produced a single quotable word from the senator himself.
We cover the New Orleans Decatur Street construction project — where Governor Landry is demanding a full audit after a project to replace 1906-era water mains has stretched on for years, closing French Quarter businesses and driving some permanently out of existence. The city's response to the audit request was to announce $200,000 in business relief grants — roughly $2,500 to $5,000 per affected business, which may cover a utility bill but won't bring back a restaurant that ran out of customers two years ago.
In our Digging Deep segment, we go deep on CNBC's ranking of the worst states in America to live in — all ten of which are red states, and all ten of which gained population from other states in 2024. Texas, the second worst state according to CNBC, had the largest net inflow of any state in the country. Tennessee, the worst state in America according to CNBC, added 36,000 new residents. We then examine the methodology — which rewards states for high minimum wages, mandatory union participation, gender ideology in law, abortion access without restriction, and no voter ID requirements. We conclude that CNBC has not produced a quality of life ranking. It has produced a Democratic National Committee platform checklist. The American people are voting with their feet. CNBC is voting with its politics.
We also cover a man in Caddo Parish arrested for his seventh DWI — with five of those arrests made by Shreveport Police — and ask the only logical question: why is this man still on the road? The police have done their job five times. The fault here rests squarely with a DA's office that has failed to protect the people of Caddo Parish.
We also weigh in on European leaders lecturing President Trump about immigration enforcement while their own streets tell a completely different story. In Germany, foreign nationals make up 15% of the population but 53% of gang rape suspects. In Ireland, 85% of women murdered last year were killed by foreign nationals. Every crime committed by an illegal alien in this country is a failure of government to do its most basic job — securing the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for its own citizens.
And we close with Mick Jagger offering what may be the most useful piece of career advice in the music industry right now — that a singer's job is to sing and a performer's job is to entertain, not to lecture a paying audience about politics. Bruce Springsteen, apparently, was not in the room. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 9, 2026.
We open with the growing showdown between Governor Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno as the fight over the city's finances reaches a boiling point. We break down why the governor says New Orleans is treating Louisiana taxpayers like an ATM, what the city's budget crisis means going forward, and the latest developments in Attorney General Liz Murrill's legal battle with Orleans Parish officials.
We also discuss the largest jailbreak in Louisiana history and the criminal case against former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, plus a major federal research grant awarded to ULM and a new Louisiana education initiative that ties tutoring companies' pay directly to student success.
Also in today's show: a Baton Rouge pastor sues after being fired over preferred pronouns, a massive Medicaid fraud scheme uncovered in New York, President Trump's efforts to restore safety in Washington, D.C., the naming of a new airport in his honor, and why the president says he's already given instructions for how America should respond if Iran ever succeeds in carrying out its assassination threats.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 9, 2026.
We open with the rapidly evolving race for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District as State Senator Stuart Cathey officially enters the contest following the state's court-ordered redistricting. We break down how the new map has reshaped the race, who's in, who's still a question mark, and what it means for voters across North Louisiana.
We also cover the latest developments in the legal battle surrounding Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as the state Supreme Court appoints a new judge to oversee the politically charged case against her. Plus, New Orleans backs away from requesting another state bailout, and we discuss what the city's financial troubles could mean going forward.
Then we're joined by Mark Rohde of Cumberland Ministries to talk about the life-changing impact fathers have on families, the ministry's work transforming one of the toughest neighborhoods in the Ark-La-Tex, and how a simple seasoning brand is helping spread hope throughout the community.
Also in today's show: another political corruption case out of Illinois, the Democratic Party's scramble to replace its Senate candidate in Maine, why China suddenly wants Iran to honor its ceasefire agreement, a look at the world's biggest oil importers, and a troubling free speech confrontation between Christian street preachers and police officers in Fort Worth.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 8, 2026.
We open with the stunning legal battle surrounding Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, where every criminal court judge in Orleans Parish has recused themselves from hearing the politically charged case against her. We break down why it happened, what's really behind the indictment, and what it means for the rule of law in Louisiana.
Then Senator John Kennedy joins us to discuss the escalating conflict with Iran, President Trump's response, the future of sanctions, and whether the Senate can finally get the SAVE Act across the finish line.
Also in today's show: a Louisiana state senator passes away unexpectedly, a criminal investigation into financial misconduct at UL Lafayette, an Australian citizen is charged with voting illegally in Louisiana elections, and we examine why election integrity remains a national issue.
Plus, we discuss RFK Jr.'s push to improve hospital food, New York City's half-million-dollar plumber, whether Democrats are abandoning their own voters in Maine, President Trump's call for NATO allies to strengthen their militaries, and Bishop Robert Barron's warning about the growing influence of socialism and what it could mean for America's cultural future.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 7, 2026.
We open with a question that's becoming harder to ignore: have we become so politically tribal that we've stopped judging people by their actions? We examine the bizarre case of a volunteer with the effort to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry who is accused of carjacking a vehicle and shooting a truck driver—and why the case also raises serious questions about Louisiana's justice system after Attorney General Liz Murrill was given a bond four times higher over an unrelated legal dispute.
In our Top 3, we cover Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux qualifying for reelection by petition, Governor Jeff Landry's trip to Washington to promote President Trump's new Trump Accounts—including a plan to provide them to children in Louisiana's foster care system—and Baton Rouge becoming the first city in Louisiana to receive Amazon drone deliveries.
We also dig into an investigation that found several New Orleans restaurants serving imported shrimp while claiming it was local Gulf shrimp, and explain why protecting Louisiana's reputation is about far more than seafood—it's about preserving one of the state's most valuable brands.
In our Digging Deep segment, we break down encouraging new census and workforce data showing Louisiana's population is growing again after years of decline, with young adults leading the turnaround. We discuss what that says about jobs, opportunity, and whether the state's economic direction is finally changing.
We also revisit the growing controversy surrounding Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Plattner, why Democrats are now scrambling to replace him, and what the episode reveals about the ideological direction of today's Democratic Party.
Finally, we tackle the conflicting reports surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell's health. With Senate leadership insisting he's actively engaged while other reports paint a far different picture, we ask a simple question: how much transparency do elected officials owe the people they represent?
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 6, 2026.
On this episode of American Ground Radio, we kick things off with a tough conversation about crime, repeat offenders, and the responsibility of business owners, law enforcement, and elected officials after a Shreveport police officer was shot outside a nightclub. Is the problem the location—or the people creating the chaos?
We also cover the Louisiana Supreme Court's decision to halt the politically charged prosecution of Attorney General Liz Murrill, new LEAP test scores showing continued improvement in Louisiana schools, and a federal judge ordering DeSoto Parish to redraw its district lines.
From our trip to Washington, D.C., we bring you our exclusive interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. We discuss the new Working Families Tax Cut, school choice, energy policy, border security, birthright citizenship, and why he believes the fight between capitalism and democratic socialism will define America's future.
Plus, we examine Gavin Newsom's latest proposal targeting election investigations, highlight the international celebrations marking America's 250th birthday, explore President Trump's new "Trump Accounts" initiative to encourage saving and investing for the next generation, play a patriotic game about the highest peaks in all 50 states, and wrap up with a conversation about celebrity weddings, Adam Sandler, and why some traditions are still worth protecting.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 30, 2026.
We open with one of the biggest Supreme Court decisions of the year as the justices strike down President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. We explain why the debate centers on just four words in the 14th Amendment—"subject to the jurisdiction thereof"—and why we believe those words were never meant to create automatic citizenship for anyone born on American soil.
In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover the federal prison sentence handed down in Louisiana's Wildlife and Fisheries bribery scandal, the guilty pleas in a decade-long visa fraud scheme involving law enforcement officers, and the cancellation of a controversial carbon capture project beneath Lake Maurepas.
We also discuss what's next for Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming following his Senate primary loss, whether history makes it harder for candidates to bounce back after an unsuccessful run for higher office, and the political dynamics that could shape his future.
Later, we break down another major Supreme Court ruling affirming that states can preserve women's sports for biological females. We discuss why the decision reinforces the original purpose of Title IX, what it means for fairness in athletics, and why the broader cultural debate is far from over.
We also take a look at New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's latest housing proposal, why economic incentives matter more than political slogans, and react to the latest example of celebrity hypocrisy as Rosie O'Donnell and Kathy Griffin arrive in style while claiming to represent "the resistance."May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 29, 2026.
We kick things off with a look at Louisiana's Senate runoff and what the results say about voter turnout, Republican unity, and the growing influence of President Trump's endorsement. Was this election decided by enthusiasm, strategy, or something else entirely?
From there, we break down Governor Jeff Landry's teacher pay plan, a lawsuit over eliminated judgeships in New Orleans, and what both stories reveal about the ongoing legal and political battles shaping Louisiana.
Then we turn our attention to Louisiana's congressional races with an interview featuring State Representative Mike Echols, who explains why he's running for Congress, how the new district maps have changed the race, and why he believes business experience—not political experience—is what Washington needs.
Later, we zoom out to America's 250th birthday and ask why so many Americans seem divided over the nation's founding principles. Authors Tony Williams and David Bob join us to discuss their new book, Divided Over the Declaration, and why the Declaration of Independence still matters in today's political debates.
We also tackle a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots after Election Day, discuss why the meaning of words matters in constitutional law, react to a surprising poll about how Americans view their own country, and wrap up with a conversation about faith, culture, and the ongoing debate over gender and biblical truth.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 26, 2026.
This episode covers everything from Louisiana politics to the future of the Democratic Party—and the stakes couldn't be higher.
We start with Governor Jeff Landry's latest moves to reshape LSU, including new appointments to the Board of Supervisors and what they could mean for free speech, university leadership, and the direction of Louisiana's flagship university. Then we break down this weekend's Louisiana Senate runoff, why the campaign between John Fleming and Julia Letlow turned so ugly, and what voters should expect heading into Election Day.
Moon Griffon joins us to explain why he publicly backed John Fleming, what pushed him to speak out, and why he believes outside money transformed the race into one of the nastiest Republican contests Louisiana has seen in years.
We also discuss Landry's new executive order aimed at protecting Louisiana ratepayers from rising electricity costs tied to massive AI data centers, the latest developments in St. Tammany Parish's sheriff vacancy, vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool, and why some Democrats are openly questioning whether Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries should remain the party's leaders.
Plus, we examine Congressman Brandon Gill's pointed questions about SNAP benefits and corporate influence, reveal which parts of America are seeing the highest birth rates—and what those communities have in common politically—and wrap up with another unbelievable case of pandemic fraud that proves some people will go to extraordinary lengths to steal from taxpayers.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 25, 2026.
We open with Governor Jeff Landry sending what can only be described as a fiscal message to New Orleans — vetoing more than $12 million in state construction funding tied to city projects, including a new city hall, an early learning center, and Habitat NOLA housing infrastructure. We explain why this isn't punishment so much as accountability — New Orleans is in a continuing cash flow crisis of its own making, burned through one-time COVID money by applying it to permanent programs, and has been fighting the state on policing, courts, and governance since Landry took office. If you can't manage the money you already have, why should the state give you more? We also cover Landry's broader veto list for the week — six bills killed, including one adding the Atlantic tarpon to the state game fish list and several others with no funding attached to them.
In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, Landry's other vetoes include bills for economic development districts, fresh food programs in food deserts, and elderly retirement education — plus his earlier veto of the wrongful conviction compensation increase. Then the former police chief of Greenwood, Louisiana — 75-year-old Glenn Mazur, arrested earlier this month on rape and sexual battery charges — was found unresponsive in his jail cell and pronounced dead at the hospital, with an autopsy finding natural causes. And former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell — the first sitting mayor in New Orleans history to be indicted by a federal grand jury — will be honored at the Essence Festival on the 4th of July alongside Jasmine Crockett, who just lost her Senate primary in Texas. The theme of the event is the power of restoration. We let that sit there for a moment.
We sit down with Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry for an update on Saturday's Senate runoff election — where early voting turnout is running below the May primary levels, driven by vacation season, the weather, and the later-in-the-year calendar shift. Nancy explains that Louisiana is ranked fourth in the nation in election integrity, that results typically come in by midnight, and that new voting machines are on track for a pilot program rollout to select parishes in 2027. She also makes a direct appeal to listeners in their 40s and 50s — the state desperately needs poll workers, the average age of current workers is 67, young people aren't stepping up, and you get paid for the day.
We revisit the Supreme Court's 6-3 TPS ruling — and connect it to the real-world consequences of the Biden administration's mass placement of Haitian migrants into specific communities like Springfield, Ohio, where 10,000 migrants were brought into a small city that wasn't prepared to absorb them. We make the case that this isn't about race — it's about culture, trust, and what happens when you mass-import people from low-trust societies without any plan for integration.
We also cover Graham Plattner — the Maine Democratic Senate candidate with the SS tattoo — who released a video claiming that conservative opposition to men competing in women's sports is actually just a distraction funded by billionaires who don't want a wealth tax. We respond with data: the men's 100-yard dash world record is nearly a full second faster than the women's, the volleyball net is seven inches higher for men than women, and there is exactly one woman in recorded human history who has run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds. There are thousands of men who have. The opposition to men in women's sports has nothing to do with taxes — it's about fairness to women, and any politician who can't acknowledge that is gaslighting his own base.
We also talk Hollywood — specifically the new Supergirl movie, which needs $450-500 million worldwide to break even and is projected to open to $40-50 million domestically. We invoke Jerry Seinfeld's rule about comedy — the audience is always right. Wonder Woman succeeded because it was a great movie. The last three Star Wars films failed because the audience said they were awful. Snow White failed because the audience said it was awful. And when Hollywood refuses to learn from this and blames the fans instead, it will keep losing hundreds of millions of dollars on films nobody asked for while The Chosen keeps finding new viewers without a single Hollywood executive.
And we close with the observation that the most repeated lie in modern American life is the phrase your call is very important to us — because if it were, they'd be picking up the phone right now.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 24, 2026.
Fresh off our trip to Times Square, we return home with a renewed appreciation for Louisiana after a conversation with a family that recently relocated from Washington, D.C. Their enthusiasm for Shreveport raises a simple question: have we become so focused on our state's problems that we've forgotten what makes it special? We discuss why sometimes it takes an outsider to remind us of the things we take for granted.
We also break down the latest developments in Governor Jeff Landry's effort to provide teachers with a one-time stipend, why the plan remains tied up in court, and what it says about Louisiana's ongoing struggle to properly fund education. Plus, Planned Parenthood announces its return to Louisiana, and we examine what services the organization plans to offer and why its arrival is already generating controversy.
Later, we discuss the resignation of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith following his guilty plea in an assault case and what leadership accountability should look like when public officials break the law.
We also take a closer look at Senator Bill Cassidy's latest clash with President Trump after Cassidy joined Democrats on a War Powers resolution targeting the administration's actions toward Iran. Has Cassidy once again put himself at odds with Louisiana Republicans, or is this simply a constitutional disagreement over executive authority?
Then we tackle two very different stories involving faith and public life. First, we react to a Louisiana pastor arrested after allegedly assaulting a neighbor and explain why using scripture to justify bad behavior damages the Christian witness. Then we examine a Texas politician's claim that Christianity is the most violent religion in history and debate whether that argument survives even a basic review of historical facts.
Plus, a new election integrity fight emerges as the U.S. Postal Service threatens to withhold mail-in ballot delivery from states that refuse to comply with federal voter verification requirements, and the Department of Justice announces what it calls the largest healthcare fraud crackdown in American history.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 23, 2026.
Broadcasting from the heart of Times Square, we take a step back from the daily headlines to reflect on what makes America unique as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. Surrounded by people from every corner of the world, we discuss the enduring promise of the American Dream, the power of free markets, and the responsibility each generation has to preserve and improve the freedoms we've inherited.
We also break down the latest developments in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race as early voting numbers reveal Republicans dominating turnout while the battle between Julia Letlow and John Fleming grows increasingly bitter. Does low turnout favor one candidate over the other, and has either candidate truly given voters a reason to support them?
Later, we examine Governor Jeff Landry's stalled teacher pay proposal, the Caddo Parish Commission's decision to reject a Pride Month resolution, and the failure of a $280 million New Orleans drainage system during Tropical Storm Arthur.
We also look at California's latest gun restrictions and ask why lawmakers continue targeting legal gun owners for crimes that are already illegal. Plus, we react to another round of Kamala Harris word salad, discuss Major League Baseball's decision not to punish players for displaying Bible verses during Pride Night events, and explore the growing tension between sports, faith, and politics.
And from Times Square itself, we share our observations about America's greatest city, test our knowledge of New York's most iconic landmarks, and celebrate the optimism, opportunity, and freedom that continue to define the American experiment.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 19, 2026.
We open with Louisiana's ongoing teacher pay raise battle and the growing debate over who should control education funding. Governor Jeff Landry says teachers deserve more money, a judge says the Constitution says otherwise, and local school districts are stepping in where state government has stalled. We break down the legal fight, the politics behind it, and what it means for teachers across Louisiana.
We also discuss a startling report from LSU Health Shreveport showing Caddo Parish wastewater contains some of the highest levels of methamphetamine byproducts ever recorded, raising questions about drug abuse, public health, and even a surprising connection to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's efforts to challenge abortion pill regulations.
Later, we look at a WalletHub ranking that claims Louisiana is one of the worst states in America for working fathers and ask whether national rankings miss what really matters about family, fatherhood, and quality of life. Plus, we celebrate Father's Day by discussing the often-overlooked role dads play in shaping families and creating generational success.
We also dive into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s latest battle over food dyes, why your favorite M&M colors may be disappearing, and what that says about the growing Make America Healthy Again movement.
Then we welcome Douglas Carswell of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy for a fascinating conversation about Mississippi's economic turnaround, why the state's GDP per capita now exceeds that of the United Kingdom, and what America's free-market system still gets right while much of the world moves in the opposite direction.
And finally, we examine a poll showing a surprising number of Democrats believe America is worse than average compared to other countries, rank America's favorite holidays, and react to Hunter Biden's challenge to Donald Trump Jr. for a cage fight.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 18, 2026.
We open with a creative legal challenge from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and a coalition of states asking whether the abortion drug mifepristone should be studied under the Safe Drinking Water Act. We break down the argument, the science, and the debate over whether concerns about pharmaceuticals in the environment are being ignored—or overstated.
From there, we cover the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur in South Louisiana, remember two service members with Louisiana ties who were killed in a California B-52 crash, and discuss 50 Cent's growing investment in Shreveport as he breaks ground on his ambitious G-Dome project.
We also dive into Governor Jeff Landry's new "Behind the Counter Protection Act" and ask whether tougher penalties for assaulting retail workers solve a real problem or simply add another law to the books. Plus, Louisiana moves to crack down on Medicaid fraud before Washington comes knocking, and we examine why rooting out waste protects both taxpayers and those who truly need assistance.
Later, we discuss a Texas Senate candidate whose financial disclosures raised questions about independence and adulthood, explore a former Clinton adviser’s warning about the growing popularity of socialism among young voters, and examine a new UCLA report showing diversity numbers falling in Hollywood streaming productions. Is Hollywood becoming less diverse—or are audiences simply choosing entertainment over ideology?
And we wrap up with another round of criticism from The View aimed at President Trump, the New York Knicks' White House visit, and the ongoing debate over who is really trying to rewrite American history.
All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 17, 2026.
We open with Senator Bill Cassidy taking another shot at President Trump, this time over the new Iran peace agreement. Cassidy invokes Ronald Reagan, claiming the former president would be "rolling over in his grave" over the deal. We examine whether that comparison holds up, revisit Reagan's famous "trust but verify" approach to foreign policy, and discuss why Trump supporters argue the Iran negotiations only happened because of military leverage.
We also cover breaking Louisiana news, including new questions surrounding the federal prosecutor involved in the indictment of former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a major teacher pay raise approved by the Caddo Parish School Board, and a record-setting $1.1 billion verdict in a Louisiana sexual assault case.
Later, Richard Nelson, president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, joins us to discuss the growing demand for skilled trades, why technical education is booming, and how Louisiana is preparing workers for billions of dollars in new economic development projects across the state.
We dive into the backlash comedian Nate Bargatze faced simply for attending a UFC event at the White House, discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's comments on patriotism and partisan politics, examine an obituary that turned political even in death, and reveal which fast-food chain just ended Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign atop America's customer satisfaction rankings. All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 16, 2026.
We open with a look at one of Louisiana's most contentious political races as a new Senate runoff poll raises questions about whether it's measuring voter opinion or trying to shape it. We break down the survey, the increasingly bitter battle between Julia Letlow and John Fleming, and why some Republicans are worried that the campaign is creating divisions that could last long after the election is over.
We also cover LSU's new partnership with Hyundai Steel as the company prepares to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana, why environmental activists are already protesting the deal, and the arrest of an Australian citizen accused of illegally voting in multiple American elections after allegedly lying about her citizenship status.
Then we turn to homeschooling, where a comment from Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services sparked outrage among parents across the state. We discuss the claim that homeschooled children are "often abused," why words matter when government officials speak, and the broader debate over parental rights, educational choice, and government oversight.
We also examine Hillary Clinton's latest criticism of Joe Biden's 2024 campaign, revisit how Democrats ultimately selected Kamala Harris without a competitive primary, and ask whether any Democrat could have realistically defeated Donald Trump.
Plus, two New York congressional candidates reveal who they're rooting for in the World Cup—and neither picked the United States. We discuss patriotism, national identity, and why voters might reasonably expect candidates seeking federal office to cheer for Team USA.
Later, we take a nostalgic trip through the rise of Pizza Hut, why investors are betting billions on bringing back the classic red-roof experience, and what the company's comeback strategy says about American business. We also look at new gas price data showing a sharp divide between red and blue states and what it may reveal about energy policy.
And we close with a developing story involving an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House using explosive drones, raising serious questions about domestic extremism, political violence, and the threats facing the country today. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 15, 2026.
We open with a 2028 presidential conversation nobody expected — Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has not ruled out a run for president, and people are approaching his donors about it. We debate whether Kennedy's legendary Senate skills translate to executive leadership, invoke the Peter Principle, compare him to Ronald Reagan's path through the California governorship, and ultimately ask who's pushing him into this race and why they aren't already on board with J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio. We also cover J.D. Vance's CBS interview, in which he says the president brings up 2028 a lot and that he and Usha will sit down after the midterms to decide. We lay out the math — if Vance runs, Rubio doesn't, which means the vice president effectively has first choice of the nomination. And we make the case that a Vance-Rubio sequential ticket could be the most dominant political force America has seen since the 1830s.
In our Top 3, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell filed a joint motion with the Bossier Parish School Board and the U.S. Department of Justice to remove Bossier Parish from a desegregation order dating back to 1964 — arguing the district has fully complied and it is long past time to return power to locally elected representatives. Then the former chief of police for Greenwood, Louisiana was arrested on two counts of first-degree rape and five counts of sexual battery — the investigation coordinated with the Gingerbread House, which typically handles assaults on minors. And a B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California with as many as eight crew members aboard — military officials said the crash was unsurvivable — and we pause to honor men and women who climb into 70-year-old aircraft and push them to their limits so our military remains the finest fighting force in the world.
We sit down with Matt Wolfe, Chief Marketing Officer for Greater New Orleans, Inc., to talk about what's actually happening at the Port of New Orleans and why it matters to the entire state and nation. A new partnership between UTC Transoceanic and the Port of New Orleans is integrating AI — built on Palantir's Foundry platform — into the port's intermodal transportation network, connecting all six Class 1 railroads in North America with real-time routing for massive cargo components. We also learn that the company that built the unmanned drone that rescued the two Apache helicopter pilots shot down over the Strait of Hormuz — Saronic — is based in Louisiana. And we look ahead to the Louisiana International Terminal, which will allow ships three to four times larger than what currently docks in New Orleans to use the port — unlocking a level of commerce the state has never seen.
We also discuss Meta's $27 billion investment in Richland Parish — and the staggering result for local teachers, who are receiving year-end bonuses of $50,000, effectively doubling many of their annual salaries. We connect it to the broader story of private investment transforming Louisiana communities — from Amazon's data centers in northwest Louisiana to Hyundai steel in Ascension Parish to manufacturing expansion along I-20 in Monroe.
In our Say What segment, J.D. Vance addresses the 2028 question on CBS, and we discuss the historic possibility of a secretary of state becoming president for the first time since Martin Van Buren — a streak that runs through Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and John Quincy Adams. Could Marco Rubio be the sixth?
We also cover the tragic death of a 21-year-old woman in Brazil who died bungee jumping when employees threw her off a cliff without attaching the bungee cord — and use it as a serious reflection on what happens when people stop paying attention to the details of the jobs that other people's lives depend on.
And we close with the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in over 50 years — and the celebrations in Times Square that included a 16-year-old shot in the foot, multiple stabbings, looting, and street-long brawls. We ask what it says that three Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl victories in the 1990s produced exactly zero riots, and we speak directly to the celebrants in question. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.
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