Palisades Fire - Arson

Top 3 Things

Ad Break

Columbus Day

American Mamas - What's Wrong with Portland? 

Zohran Mamdani 

Curtis Sliwa Interview

Trevor Noah Comments About Charlie Kirk

Bright Spot - Republican Approval Ratings

Brandon Johnson and Illegal Aliens Crime

Crater of Diamond Arkansas

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 9, 2025. 

0:30 We dive into new revelations about the Palisades Fire in California, now confirmed to have been set intentionally by an arsonist — not caused by climate change, as many headlines first claimed. We break down how federal investigators linked the suspect — a 29-year-old local with a history of threats and instability — to one of the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history.

9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 
President Trump announced this week that both Hamas and Israel have accepted the first phase of his peace proposal.
President Trump held a roundtable meeting with independent journalists about ANTIFA at the White House yesterday.
New York Attorney General Latitia James has been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for fraud.

12:30 Get NSorb from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.

13:30 We return from New York City — the heart of Italian-American culture — just in time for Columbus Day. We dive into President Trump’s declaration that “It’s Columbus Day, period. End of story.”, pushing back on efforts to rebrand it as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

16:30 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a listener question: What's wrong with Portland? From Antifa protests and ICE riots to a surprising personal story from inside the city, the mamas explore how Portland became a symbol of far-left activism — and why that image may be starting to shift. 

If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button.

23:00 We break down the latest in the New York City mayor’s race, focusing on Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani and his sweeping campaign promises — from freezing rent and city-owned grocery stores to fare-free public transit and a $30 minimum wage. The discussion explores how these policies could reshape New York’s economy and why critics say they would push the city further toward socialism.

25:30 We sit down with Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City and founder of the Guardian Angels, to talk about his decades-long fight to restore public safety and common sense to the Big Apple.

Sliwa shares his firsthand experience patrolling the streets since the 1970s, reflects on how civic education has vanished from schools, and warns against the rise of socialist “free everything” policies championed by his opponent. From tackling fare evasion and crime to restoring accountability and respect for law enforcement, Sliwa lays out his vision for a safer, more responsible New York.

32:30 Get Prodovite from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.

33:30 We react toTrevor Noah’s controversial comments about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, calling out the growing hypocrisy in how the media and political elites treat violence across the aisle. They discuss how the mainstream left excuses cruelty when aimed at conservatives, why true compassion requires consistency, and what this moment says about America’s cultural divide.

36:30 Plus, a new Harvard Harris poll shows rising approval ratings for Republicans, and that's a Bright Spot. We break down the latest approval ratings showing Charlie Kirk (+16) and Erica Kirk (+14) leading the nation, with Republicans dominating the only positive approval scores in America. Meanwhile, Democrats — and even Vladimir Putin — sink to the bottom.

What’s driving the divide? We dig into why Americans are rallying behind authentic leaders who take a stand, not politicians who chase headlines. From RFK Jr. to Mike Johnson, it’s about conviction over calculation, and why voters are tired of finger-to-the-wind politics.

40:30 We react to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial response when asked whether an undocumented immigrant who committed a violent crime should be deported. Johnson’s refusal to answer will make you say, "Whoa!" 

42:30 And we finish off with a couple's vacation to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. 

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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 9, 2025.&nbsp;
0:30 We&nbsp;dive into new revelations about the Palisades Fire in California, now confirmed to have been set intentionally by an arsonist &mdash; not caused by climate change, as many headlines first claimed.&nbsp;We break down how federal investigators linked the suspect &mdash; a 29-year-old local with a history of threats and instability &mdash; to one of the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history.
9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>President Trump announced this week that both Hamas and Israel have accepted the first phase of his peace proposal.</li>
<li>President Trump held a roundtable meeting with independent journalists about ANTIFA at the White House yesterday.</li>
<li>New York Attorney General Latitia James has been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for fraud.</li>
</ul>
12:30 Get NSorb from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to<a href="https://vni.life/agr"> vni.life/agr</a> and use the promo code AGR20.
13:30 We return from New York City &mdash; the heart of Italian-American culture &mdash; just in time for Columbus Day. We dive into President Trump&rsquo;s declaration that &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Columbus Day, period. End of story.&rdquo;, pushing back on efforts to rebrand it as Indigenous Peoples&rsquo; Day.
16:30 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a listener question: What's wrong with Portland? From Antifa protests and ICE riots to a surprising personal story from inside the city, the mamas explore how Portland became a symbol of far-left activism &mdash; and why that image may be starting to shift.&nbsp;
If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website,<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2699550/AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas"> AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas</a> and click on the Ask the Mamas button.
23:00 We&nbsp;break down the latest in the New York City mayor&rsquo;s race, focusing on Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani and his sweeping campaign promises &mdash; from freezing rent and city-owned grocery stores to fare-free public transit and a $30 minimum wage.&nbsp;The discussion explores how these policies could reshape New York&rsquo;s economy and why critics say they would push the city further toward socialism.
25:30 We sit down with Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City and founder of the Guardian Angels, to talk about his decades-long fight to restore public safety and common sense to the Big Apple.
Sliwa shares his firsthand experience patrolling the streets since the 1970s, reflects on how civic education has vanished from schools, and warns against the rise of socialist &ldquo;free everything&rdquo; policies championed by his opponent. From tackling fare evasion and crime to restoring accountability and respect for law enforcement, Sliwa lays out his vision for a safer, more responsible New York.
32:30 Get Prodovite from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to <a href="http://vni.life/agr">vni.life/agr</a> and use the promo code AGR20.
33:30 We react to Trevor Noah&rsquo;s controversial comments about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, calling out the growing hypocrisy in how the media and political elites treat violence across the aisle. They discuss how the mainstream left excuses cruelty when aimed at conservatives, why true compassion requires consistency, and what this moment says about America&rsquo;s cultural divide.
36:30 Plus, a new Harvard Harris poll shows rising approval ratings for Republicans, and that's a Bright Spot. We break down the latest approval ratings showing Charlie Kirk (+16) and Erica Kirk (+14) leading the nation, with Republicans dominating the only positive approval scores in America. Meanwhile, Democrats &mdash; and even Vladimir Putin &mdash; sink to the bottom.
What&rsquo;s driving the divide? We dig into why Americans are rallying behind authentic leaders who take a stand, not politicians who chase headlines. From RFK Jr. to Mike Johnson, it&rsquo;s about conviction over calculation, and why voters are tired of finger-to-the-wind politics.
40:30 We react to&nbsp;Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson&rsquo;s controversial response when asked whether an undocumented immigrant who committed a violent crime should be deported. Johnson&rsquo;s refusal to answer will make you say, "Whoa!"&nbsp;
42:30 And we finish off with a couple's vacation to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.&nbsp;
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Conservative talk is the last beacon of Free Speech in America. Here on AGR, we believe the Greatness of America comes from the Greatness within you! If you're not ready to give up on your country, then this is the podcast for you!