Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.

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

From graduation ceremonies for illegal immigrants to a tied mayoral race in Louisiana, this episode of American Ground Radio covers the stories that mainstream media won't tell you straight.

California State University is holding separate, private graduation ceremonies for undocumented students — and we are asking the hard questions: Who's paying for it, what does it say about the rule of law, and is this just the latest step in universities segregating ceremonies by identity politics?

In the news: Thousands gather in Washington D.C. for the Rededicate 250 rally, calling America back to faith. Long Island Railroad workers strike for the first time in 32 years — despite averaging $136,000 a year. And Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy goes down in flames in the Republican primary, finishing a distant third after his vote to convict President Trump in the 2020 impeachment trial. American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson react.

Going deep: Is America's homeownership crisis actually a marriage crisis? New data from the Center for Christian Virtue reveals a stunning connection between declining marriage rates and plummeting homeownership — and the numbers will surprise you.

Plus: Luigi Mangione's fan club shows up outside a Manhattan courthouse, and we ask what it says about a culture that glamorizes alleged murderers. The RNC launches 130 lawsuits across 32 states to protect election integrity. A Democrat Colorado governor grants clemency to Republican election official Tina Peters in a rare act of bipartisan fairness. A study finds 40% of young Europeans believe their faith overrides local law. And a Louisiana town's mayoral race ends in a 374-374 tie.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!