Louisiana's 5th District Race Just Got More Complicated

Jeff Landry Takes on New Orleans Over $110 Million Budget Fight

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

Louisiana's 5th District Race Just Got More Complicated

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

John Kennedy on Iran, the SAVE Act, and the Fight for Election Integrity

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

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!