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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for February 26, 2026. 

We break down the recent State of the Union address and the behavior displayed in the chamber. For years, the tradition held that members of Congress from both parties showed up, listened respectfully, and treated the event as a constitutional moment rather than a partisan rally. We discuss how that norm has eroded, including past outbursts that drew bipartisan disapproval and the contrasting reactions this time around—particularly from Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar during moments of national pride like the USA chant for the men's hockey gold medal team.

We cover President Trump's invitation to the U.S. women's hockey team for the White House visit after they initially declined the State of the Union appearance. The discussion touches on whether attending honors the office of the presidency itself, separate from the individual holding it, and why representing the country on the world stage should rise above personal political feelings.

The American Mamas share insights on what Gen Z is getting right: greater awareness of mental health, stronger emphasis on work-life balance, a surge in entrepreneurship and side hustles, and a return to basics like sewing, baking from scratch, cooking for family, and prioritizing family life—often shaped by adapting to major disruptions like COVID lockdowns.

We also look at bipartisan Senate legislation from Josh Hawley and Jeff Merkley to restrict Wall Street firms from buying up single-family homes, addressing how institutional investors distort the housing market and drive up costs for everyday families. We also cover Hillary Clinton's testimony before Congress regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the court's decision allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to move forward, a Washington state majority leader admitting he showed up drunk to a budget hearing, and that feel-good story of a guy who found a diamond stuck in the sole of his shoe after vacation—turns out it belonged to his neighbor back home.

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