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AGR - Louisiana Edition

American Ground Radio

Join Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr on American Ground Radio - Louisiana Edition as they delve deep into the heartbeat of Louisiana, serving up a gumbo of local and statewide news, and political opinion to boot.Whether you"re in NOLA or Natchitoches, Minden or Moss Bluff, grab a seat and savor not just the spicy Louisiana politics, but also the company of friends and family that make this place we call home.

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42:50

National Guard Coming to Louisiana & Cleo Fields Buys...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/10/06

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 3, 2025. 0:30 We discuss breaking news about Hamas agreeing to a deal — negotiated by President Trump — to release the remaining hostages from the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel.Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 80,000 Louisiana drivers are about to see their insurance rates go down.The Port Of New Orleans is expanding it's Foreign Trade Zone into St. Tammany

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42:50

Superdome, Shreveport Water Fee, & Latoya Cantrell's...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/10/06

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 2, 2025. 0:30 We dive into the newly signed lease agreement keeping the New Orleans Saints in the Caesars Superdome through at least 2035 — and possibly well beyond. The hosts discuss what this deal means for Louisiana taxpayers, the state’s partnership with the Saints, and whether it’s smart public policy to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a professional sports

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42:50

Improving Reading Scores, Growing Job Market, & the...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/10/03

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 1, 2025. 0:30 We discuss the recent arrests at LSU during the university’s presidential search committee meeting. Seven students, including members of the Students for a Democratic Society, were taken into custody after disrupting the proceedings, refusing to yield the microphone, and attempting to block police officers. We break down what really happened, examining the difference

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42:51

National Guard, LA Rouxgaroux, & Shreveport Squatting

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/10/01

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 30, 2025. 0:30 We discuss Governor Jeff Landry’s bold move to request up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to combat violent crime in cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. We break down the realities of rising homicides, carjackings, and gang violence, and why perception of safety matters just as much as the crime stats themselves. 9:52 Plus, we cover the Top

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42:50

Shreveport Squatting & NFL Halftime Shows

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/30

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 29th, 2025. 0:30 We dig into the brewing legal battle between the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. New Orleans claims the state’s new traffic camera law violates its home rule authority, while Attorney General Liz Murrell says the city’s camera-issued tickets fail basic due process requirements. Is this a principled fight over local autonomy—or just a cash grab from a

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42:50

Solicitor General & Pickleball

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/30

Follow us: americangroundradio.comFacebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadioInstagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioYou're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 26, 2025.0:30 We break down the widespread 911 outages that hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Nevada on September 25th. Were these disruptions mere accidents or a sign of something more coordinated?9:49 Plus, we cover the Top 3

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42:51

New Orleans Elections & 50 Cent Investing in Shreveport

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/25

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 24, 2025. 0:30 We reflect on a tragic attack at an ICE immigration facility in Dallas. A 29-year-old gunman opened fire, leaving migrants dead and wounded before turning the gun on himself. And we discuss conflicting reports, the troubling rise of politically motivated violence, and how rhetoric from activist politicians and media outlets continues to paint law enforcement officers

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42:51

Ascension Parish, John Kennedy Calls, & Nungesser on...

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2025/09/23

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 23, 2025. 0:30 We kick off the week with a spotlight on Ascension Parish, Louisiana—a small parish making huge economic waves. With 32 potential projects, $24 billion in private investment, and nearly 2,400 new jobs on the horizon, Ascension is outpacing much larger regions in attracting heavy industry.9:57 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Jury Selection began today

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42:50

Barksdale Airforce Base Expansion & Infrastructure in...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/22

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 19, 2025. 0:30 The defense industry is expanding around Barksdale Air Forse Base in Bossier City. The expansion brings new technology and new job opportunities. 9:58 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell has had her trial date postponed until next year.The Caddo Parish Commission voted this week to approve a $10 million pickleball

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42:51

Trump Wins & New Orleans Housing

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/22

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 18, 2025. 0:30 We dive into New Orleans’ proposed Fair Chance Amendment—a charter change meant to discourage discrimination against people with prior convictions. Plus we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. A former Lafayette Louisiana Prosecutor has been found guilty on charges of bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of Justice.There's been a partial settlement reached in the

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42:51

New Orleans Mayoral Debate and Bad Bridges

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/18

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 17, 2025. 0:30 We dig into the New Orleans mayoral debate. Accusations of racism and divisive rhetoric took center stage in the debate between Royce Duplessis, Oliver Thomas, and Helena Moreno. Plus, we cover the top 3 Things You Need to Know.New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking for permission to travel to Iceland.Jefferson Parish Residents will see a drop of 35% in their

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42:51

Charlie Kirk, The Power of Prayer, & The Midterms

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2025/09/16

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr with Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 15, 2025. 0:30 We tackle the national reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the troubling willingness of some to excuse or even celebrate political violence. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Thing You Need to Know.Two Bossier City Police officers were shot over the weekend responding to a domestic violence call.The Democratic Party Headquarters in Baton Rouge was vandalized

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42:51

Charlie Kirk, Shreveport's Silence, & the Chevron...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/15

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 12, 2025. 0:30 We reflect on the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We dive into the controversy around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, explaining how many of Kirk’s comments have been taken out of context. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. A new poll from Fox 8 in New Orleans says the mayor's race is Helena Moreno's to

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42:51

Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Open...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/13

(00:00:00) Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Open Meetings, & ICE(00:00:29) Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Death (00:12:29) Ad Break (00:13:28) The Problem with Karma (00:22:59) Digging Deep - Caddo Parish Legal Case (00:32:27) Ad (00:33:25) ICE Detention Centers (00:40:31) Magnolia Pit BBQ You're listening to American Ground with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 11, 2025. 0:30 We discuss the latest developments following the tragic assassination of

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42:53

Honoring Charlie Kirk and Defending Free Speech Amid...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/11

(00:00:00) Charlie Kirk Assassination / Top 3 Things(00:11:58) Ad Break (00:22:29) An Attack on the First Amendment (00:31:58) Ad Break (00:33:01) Emotion-Driven Culture (00:40:06) Suspect Video You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. In today's episode we talk about Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed in a shocking act of violence during an event at Utah Valley University. We reflect on his legacy of open debate,

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42:51

Bill Cassidy, Gun Rights, & Andrew Cuomo

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/10

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. Today we break down the political and medical controversy surrounding Senator Bill Cassidy’s call for a blanket COVID-19 vaccine prescription in Louisiana. After helping confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—a well-known vaccine skeptic—as Trump’s Health Secretary, Cassidy now urges Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham to bypass traditional protocols and issue a statewide prescription. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You

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42:51

Local Journalism, Hyundai Plant, & Small Businesses

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/09

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. Today we start with the collapse of local journalism in Louisiana. The decline in journalists threatens freedom, accountability, and community awareness, and why stories about school boards, sheriffs, and local taxes matter more to your daily life than headlines out of Washington. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. An audit reveals that Shreveport incurred a $1.6 Million ACA Fine under former Mayor

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42:51

Racial Gerrymandering, Radioactive Shrimp, & the...

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/08

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. We break down the Louisiana Black Caucus’ push to force Attorney General Liz Murrell to defend an unconstitutional congressional map.Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things you need to know:Big oil companies want cases brought by Louisiana parishes against them moved to federal court. Governor Jeff Landry faces fines for ethics charges from his time as Attorney General. The LA Judiciary Committee says that Judge Tiffany

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42:51

Election Integrity, Bill Cassidy, & Vaccines

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/05

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr.We start today's episode with Secretary of State Nancy Landry’s active investigation into non-citizen voter registrations and her use of the federal SAVE program to secure Louisiana’s voter rolls. Why even a small number of illegal votes can impact key elections and what this means for election oversight nationwide.We cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office has suffered a

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42:51

AGR - Louisiana Edition 09.03.25 Full Show

AGR - Louisiana Edition ·

2025/09/04

This is the full show for September 3, 2025. We Dig Deep into reactions to Trump's suggestion to send the National Guard to New Orleans. Plus, we guess which NFL teams have the highest average season ticket prices.

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