AI, Friendship, and America’s Homeless Crisis: What the Media Isn’t Telling You

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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 18, 2026.

0:30 A headline from the Washington Times claims ICE use-of-force incidents jumped 353% after President Trump returned to office — and the media is running with it. But is this a scandal… or a statistics game?

As immigration enforcement ramps up and arrests surge, we dig into what those explosive percentages really mean — and what key context is being left out. And we raise a bigger question: why aren’t we hearing as much about the spike in violent attacks against ICE officers?

This segment takes on media framing, immigration enforcement, use-of-force data, and the political narrative shaping the debate — asking whether Americans are getting facts, or just headlines designed to provoke outrage.

9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.

The first Domestic Terrorism case against members of ANTIFA was quickly declared a mistrial this week.
Leftist Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from undoing a costly and ineffective set of policies at the EPA.
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is being accused of having an illicit affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.

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13:00 A reporter from CBS asked Karoline Leavitt when President Trump had ever been falsely accused of racism — and the question itself left us wondering: was that supposed to be serious?

We break down the exchange, the long-running “racism” narrative surrounding President Trump, and how media framing often assumes the conclusion before asking the question. From “very fine people” to “Jim Crow 2.0” claims from Chuck Schumer, we examine how accusations become headlines — and headlines become accepted truth.

16:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson tackle a question that hits deeper than it sounds: would you rather be wealthy with no friends… or poor with true friends?

We explore what really matters — money, status, and success, or loyalty, faith, and authentic relationships. From small-town perspective shifts to the pressures of elite culture, we talk about the difference between having everything… and having your people.

In a world obsessed with fame, fortune, and influence, we ask what’s actually worth holding onto — and what might cost more than it’s worth.

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23:00 The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice executed a search warrant and seized 650 boxes of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia — and now county officials are suing to get them back.

We examine the legal fight over those ballots, the claims of irregularities in the 2020 election, and why local officials are challenging a federally approved search tied to a federal race. If this was the “most secure election in American history,” as we were told, why the rush to reclaim the evidence?

26:30 When Elon Musk bought Twitter — now X — many argued it was a major win for free speech. But we ask whether his AI platform, Grok, could be even more important to the future of humanity.

We break down viral AI test questions that are exposing sharp ideological divides between platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and Grok — and what those answers reveal about bias, free speech, and the values being programmed into artificial intelligence.

If AI is shaping the next generation of information, culture, and decision-making, who controls it matters. We're tackling AI bias, “woke” algorithms, free expression, and why the battle over artificial intelligence may be the most important fight yet.

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32:30 After our discussion on AI bias, one listener offered a solution: if artificial intelligence leans left, why not push back and help correct it?

We explore whether everyday users can influence platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok by calling out biased framing, adding missing context, and steering conversations toward neutral or conservative perspectives. Can users “de-woke” AI in real time — or does the real power still rest with the programmers behind the curtain?

And remember, you can join the conversation by calling or texting 866-AGR-1776. The best Hotline number anywhere in the business.

35:00 Homelessness is a crisis in America’s largest cities, and leftist policies only make it worse. In New York, 19 people died last winter on the streets after Mayor Zoran Mamdani halted homeless sweeps — a decision that left vulnerable residents exposed to freezing temperatures and untreated mental illness and substance abuse.

We break down the deadly consequences of those policies, why simply building more housing isn’t the solution, and why recent reversals signal a necessary, if overdue, course correction. This segment tackles homelessness, public safety, and the human cost of political ideology in left-run cities — and asks whether compassion sometimes requires tough action.

39:30 We discuss reports of a 90% chance the U.S. may take military action against Iran in the coming weeks, the buildup of fighter jets, and the serious risks involved — a sobering look at global stakes. Then we shift to a brighter note, celebrating Michael Mastrangelo, a Publix cashier whose positivity and dedication raised over $31,000 for the Special Olympics in just six days.

Thank you for listening! May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.

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