Trust, Transparency, and Tribal Politics

Trust, Transparency, and Tribal Politics

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? May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!

Steve Scalise on Taxes, Socialism, and America's Future

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. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!

The Four Words That Could Change America

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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!

Did Trump's Endorsement Decide Louisiana's Senate Race?

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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!

Moon Griffon on Why He Backed John Fleming

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. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!