You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for January 8, 2026. 

0:30 We kick off today’s show with President Trump's move to ban big institutional investors from buying single-family homes, not as anti-capitalism, but as a necessary check on corporations that can outbid families with cash and unfair advantages. The housing market is broken for working Americans and first-time homebuyers who did everything right and still got locked out. Single-family homes are for families, not hedge funds, and a fair market is essential to preserving the American Dream.

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

• A 37 year old woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
• The US seized two oil tankers on the high seas early Wednesday morning.
• The Federal Government is freezing $10 billion in aid to five states over concerns about “widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in state-administered programs.”

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13:00 We continue the discussion about what’s shaping up to be one of the most consequential housing fights in the country. President Trump’s executive order blocking corporations from buying single-family homes, drawing a sharp line between expanding opportunity and mandating outcomes. Trump’s approach clears the lane for families to compete fairly, while socialist policies like rent controls and property seizures in New York City aim to engineer results through government force.

16:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson weigh in on Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s controversial appointment of Sia Weaver, the city’s new “tenant protections” czar. We dive into Weaver’s openly communist ideology, her attacks on private property and homeownership, and past statements critics say target white Americans while redefining housing as government-controlled “collective” property. It’s a fiery, no-holds-barred discussion about radical housing policy, woke ideology, and what this appointment could mean for landlords, tenants, and the future of property rights in New York City.

23:00 Late-night hosts once again push the tired claim that President Trump’s move against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro was just a distraction from the Epstein files. We're dismantling that narrative, pointing out the real national security threat posed by Maduro, the Biden-era bounty on his head, and the media’s selective amnesia about who was actually tied to Epstein. It’s a blunt takedown of woke late-night TV, media hypocrisy, and comedians who traded humor for talking points—and are now paying the price in ratings and relevance.

25:00 We take a deeper look at faith, fear, and politics, starting with Proverbs 23:7 — “as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Drawing from recent election and academic studies, we connect church attendance, anxiety levels, and voting behavior, revealing a sharp divide between Republicans and Democrats. We unpack how faith correlates with lower anxiety and a preference for freedom and self-determination, while chronic anxiety fuels support for big-government, collectivist policies. It’s a candid discussion on religion, political ideology, and why the battle for America’s future is ultimately a battle of the mind and the heart.

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32:30 We dive into the growing protests in Iran and the renewed calls for President Trump to stand with the Iranian people against the regime in Tehran. Supporting protesters does not mean putting U.S. boots on the ground, something neither Trump nor the American people want. Instead, the discussion highlights how Trump’s tough enforcement of sanctions—largely ignored under the Biden administration—has crippled Iran’s economy, driven runaway inflation, and exposed the regime’s weakness. 

35:30 We take on the long-debunked government food pyramids of the past and highlight a much-needed reset. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiling new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the focus shifts back to something refreshingly simple: eat real food. We break down why the old grain-heavy pyramid wasn’t based on real science and how the new approach emphasizes protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, hydration, and portion control. The takeaway is clear and practical—cut the sugar, avoid highly processed foods, stop drinking calories, and eat reasonable portions. The new guidelines a rare bright spot in public health policy, grounded in common sense and actual science rather than confusing government food experiments.

39:30 We tee up one of the most consequential State of the Union addresses in modern politics. With Speaker Mike Johnson officially inviting President Trump to deliver the address on February 24, 2026, this as far more than a routine annual speech. This will be a high-stakes moment where Trump lays out why the America First agenda, the “Trump train,” and Republican control of Congress must continue beyond 2026.