Newsom Says DSA is the Democrat Party

Ad Break

American Mamas - Attractive Traits

Tax Policies on the Ballot

Tesla Driving Safety

Desert Storm Desert Shield Memorial

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avalone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 27, 2026. 

We start the show with Gavin Newsom’s recorded remarks that the Democratic Socialists of America will be the mainstream force in the Democratic Party going forward. We talk about whether that’s real analysis or just a politician reading the wind on the way to a presidential run, and we look at a new Americans for Prosperity report from eight battleground states. Swing voters there view the DSA unfavorably by roughly three to one, but more of them trust Democrats than Republicans to lower living costs. We also dig into why socialism and free speech have never coexisted.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the FBI raids a Beverly Hills home owned by a campaign donor and friend of former Congressman Eric Swalwell. The Department of Justice charges 48 non-citizens with illegally voting in elections from 2020 through 2024. The Supreme Court also hands the Trump administration a win on immigration, rejecting an appeal from Baltimore, New Haven, and Columbus over the rule barring immigration courts from dismissing cases en masse.

After the break, a South Korean study finds plastic straws had the lowest environmental impact of four straw types, which gets us talking about what “follow the science” really means. Then our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question: what characteristic do you enjoy most in the people around you? 

Next comes a very serious theological question: when exactly do you say grace at a Mexican restaurant, before the chips and salsa or before the entrees? Then we get into Digging Deep, where we walk through the tax measures on the ballot this fall. Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wyoming have proposals to cut or limit taxes, while California and Colorado ask voters to raise them, including a one-time wealth tax on billionaires in California. We also look at who controls each of those state governments.

We then turn to the killing of 60 Christians in Ethiopia and ask why so few Americans have heard about it. For our Bright Spot, Tesla’s new safety data shows how many miles drivers go between major collisions with and without active safety features and Full Self-Driving. We also take on Congressman Ro Khanna’s claim that the government deserves credit for what American entrepreneurs build. We close with a Moment of Whoa: the dedication of the new Desert Storm / Desert Shield Memorial on the National Mall.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avalone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 27, 2026.&nbsp;
We start the show with Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s recorded remarks that the Democratic Socialists of America will be the mainstream force in the Democratic Party going forward. We talk about whether that&rsquo;s real analysis or just a politician reading the wind on the way to a presidential run, and we look at a new Americans for Prosperity report from eight battleground states. Swing voters there view the DSA unfavorably by roughly three to one, but more of them trust Democrats than Republicans to lower living costs. We also dig into why socialism and free speech have never coexisted.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the FBI raids a Beverly Hills home owned by a campaign donor and friend of former Congressman Eric Swalwell. The Department of Justice charges 48 non-citizens with illegally voting in elections from 2020 through 2024. The Supreme Court also hands the Trump administration a win on immigration, rejecting an appeal from Baltimore, New Haven, and Columbus over the rule barring immigration courts from dismissing cases en masse.
After the break, a South Korean study finds plastic straws had the lowest environmental impact of four straw types, which gets us talking about what &ldquo;follow the science&rdquo; really means. Then our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question: what characteristic do you enjoy most in the people around you?&nbsp;
Next comes a very serious theological question: when exactly do you say grace at a Mexican restaurant, before the chips and salsa or before the entrees? Then we get into Digging Deep, where we walk through the tax measures on the ballot this fall. Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wyoming have proposals to cut or limit taxes, while California and Colorado ask voters to raise them, including a one-time wealth tax on billionaires in California. We also look at who controls each of those state governments.
We then turn to the killing of 60 Christians in Ethiopia and ask why so few Americans have heard about it. For our Bright Spot, Tesla&rsquo;s new safety data shows how many miles drivers go between major collisions with and without active safety features and Full Self-Driving. We also take on Congressman Ro Khanna&rsquo;s claim that the government deserves credit for what American entrepreneurs build. We close with a Moment of Whoa: the dedication of the new Desert Storm / Desert Shield Memorial on the National Mall.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Why Red States Are Cutting Taxes While Blue States Go After Billionaires

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What We Lose if Democrats Win Congress

American Mamas - Close Cousins

Andrew Crapuchettes

Crime Down

Crime Quotes

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

We open by digging into President Trump’s closing midterm message, his warning about what Americans stand to lose if Democrats retake Congress. We look back at the lawlessness of 2020 in Minneapolis, Seattle, and Portland, the inflation and immigration numbers from the last time Democrats held power, and the violence in France. We also take on a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing just 31% approval of Trump’s handling of the economy, and ask why voters feel that way when job losses are at record lows.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover new DOJ charges against former FBI Director James Comey for transmitting national defense information, a Ninth Circuit ruling that lets thousands of voters the DOJ flagged as ineligible stay on California’s rolls this fall, and the arrest of an Illinois man who mailed salt to members of Congress and passed it off as anthrax.

Then we weigh in on President Trump’s remarks about Nicki Minaj and ask whether he was pandering or just being himself. On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to talk about why cousins don’t seem as close as they used to be, and what families can do to build those bonds, from beach trips to the 4th of July traditions and a brand new “grand camp.”

In Digging Deep, we look at a Florida man convicted of stealing $760,000 in Tiffany jewelry who tried to hide the evidence by swallowing it. Then we call Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of Red Balloon, to sort out the disconnect between how the economy feels and what the job numbers say. We get into AI skills, government job cuts, and what the midterms could mean for hiring and DEI.

We also talk about President Trump’s offer of $1 million for reporting voter fraud that leads to a conviction. In the Bright Spot, we go through new Bureau of Justice Statistics data showing a steep drop in violent crime and what may be behind it, including stepped-up FBI enforcement, immigration enforcement, and a rise in concealed carry. We wrap up with a look at Karen Bass’s re-election bid in Los Angeles and Words of Wisdom on crime.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 26, 2026.
We open by digging into President Trump&rsquo;s closing midterm message, his warning about what Americans stand to lose if Democrats retake Congress. We look back at the lawlessness of 2020 in Minneapolis, Seattle, and Portland, the inflation and immigration numbers from the last time Democrats held power, and the violence in France. We also take on a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing just 31% approval of Trump&rsquo;s handling of the economy, and ask why voters feel that way when job losses are at record lows.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover new DOJ charges against former FBI Director James Comey for transmitting national defense information, a Ninth Circuit ruling that lets thousands of voters the DOJ flagged as ineligible stay on California&rsquo;s rolls this fall, and the arrest of an Illinois man who mailed salt to members of Congress and passed it off as anthrax.
Then we weigh in on President Trump&rsquo;s remarks about Nicki Minaj and ask whether he was pandering or just being himself. On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to talk about why cousins don&rsquo;t seem as close as they used to be, and what families can do to build those bonds, from beach trips to the 4th of July traditions and a brand new &ldquo;grand camp.&rdquo;
In Digging Deep, we look at a Florida man convicted of stealing $760,000 in Tiffany jewelry who tried to hide the evidence by swallowing it. Then we call Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of Red Balloon, to sort out the disconnect between how the economy feels and what the job numbers say. We get into AI skills, government job cuts, and what the midterms could mean for hiring and DEI.
We also talk about President Trump&rsquo;s offer of $1 million for reporting voter fraud that leads to a conviction. In the Bright Spot, we go through new Bureau of Justice Statistics data showing a steep drop in violent crime and what may be behind it, including stepped-up FBI enforcement, immigration enforcement, and a rise in concealed carry. We wrap up with a look at Karen Bass&rsquo;s re-election bid in Los Angeles and Words of Wisdom on crime.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Red Balloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes on the US Job Market, AI Skills, and the Midterms

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Jan 6th Files

American Mamas - Seeking Approval

Fake News from CNN

Fake News Friday

Bus Saver

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 23, 2026. 

We open the show five years after January 6th, with a federal judge ordering the CIA to begin producing records related to that day by November 16th. We dig into what questions remain unanswered, including the FBI’s undercover presence in the crowd, the defendants’ lack of access to video evidence, and newly surfaced Judicial Watch records referencing CIA personnel assisting in Washington. We also stress the difference between asking questions and jumping to conclusions.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, two former FBI agents are arrested and charged with lying to Congress over their testimony about the Hunter Biden laptop. First Lady Melania Trump announces a humanitarian ceasefire around the city of Oleshky in Ukraine to allow civilians to be evacuated. And the Fifth Circuit rules that people in the country illegally do not have a constitutional right to a bond hearing, a decision that could be headed to the Supreme Court.

Next, we look at a New York Post report on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign spending on hotels, and what it says about “tax the rich” politics. Then our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question: when you were a teenager, whose approval meant the most to you? The answers about honest dads, encouraging cheerleaders, and trusted sisters get us talking about why we all need both encouragement and truth in our lives.

In Digging Deep, we play a clip of New York City Mayor Mamdani’s Spanish-language video on what to do when immigration agents show up, and we discuss where explaining constitutional rights ends and political activism begins. Then it’s Fake News Friday, where we break down a CNN story on weather satellites and the claim that it got the facts backward, then play our “real news, fake news, or really fake news” game, with headlines about Macron, Los Angeles County voter rolls, Glasgow’s mummies, lizard-poop-sniffing dogs, and more. Along the way, we also react to James Carville’s promise that Democrats will investigate Donald Trump if they win Congress.

We also talk about Paris museums, including the Louvre, closing over fears of rioting, and what that says about public safety. After a Moment of Whoa, we end with a Bright Spot: a St. Paul man who jumped aboard a school bus when the driver had a seizure and brought it to a safe stop, protecting all 18 children on board.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 23, 2026.&nbsp;
We open the show five years after January 6th, with a federal judge ordering the CIA to begin producing records related to that day by November 16th. We dig into what questions remain unanswered, including the FBI&rsquo;s undercover presence in the crowd, the defendants&rsquo; lack of access to video evidence, and newly surfaced Judicial Watch records referencing CIA personnel assisting in Washington. We also stress the difference between asking questions and jumping to conclusions.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, two former FBI agents are arrested and charged with lying to Congress over their testimony about the Hunter Biden laptop. First Lady Melania Trump announces a humanitarian ceasefire around the city of Oleshky in Ukraine to allow civilians to be evacuated. And the Fifth Circuit rules that people in the country illegally do not have a constitutional right to a bond hearing, a decision that could be headed to the Supreme Court.
Next, we look at a New York Post report on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&rsquo;s campaign spending on hotels, and what it says about &ldquo;tax the rich&rdquo; politics. Then our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question: when you were a teenager, whose approval meant the most to you? The answers about honest dads, encouraging cheerleaders, and trusted sisters get us talking about why we all need both encouragement and truth in our lives.
In Digging Deep, we play a clip of New York City Mayor Mamdani&rsquo;s Spanish-language video on what to do when immigration agents show up, and we discuss where explaining constitutional rights ends and political activism begins. Then it&rsquo;s Fake News Friday, where we break down a CNN story on weather satellites and the claim that it got the facts backward, then play our &ldquo;real news, fake news, or really fake news&rdquo; game, with headlines about Macron, Los Angeles County voter rolls, Glasgow&rsquo;s mummies, lizard-poop-sniffing dogs, and more. Along the way, we also react to James Carville&rsquo;s promise that Democrats will investigate Donald Trump if they win Congress.
We also talk about Paris museums, including the Louvre, closing over fears of rioting, and what that says about public safety. After a Moment of Whoa, we end with a Bright Spot: a St. Paul man who jumped aboard a school bus when the driver had a seizure and brought it to a safe stop, protecting all 18 children on board.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Five Years After January 6th, the CIA Is Finally Being Forced to Open Its Files

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Signature Cases

American Mamas - College Student Beliefs

Alyssa DaCunha

Switchblade Ruling

Sharing Homecoming King

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 23, 2026.

We start with a conversation about the future of public service in America. Senator Elissa Slotkin has talked about pursuing “signature cases” against people around President Trump, and David French has proposed impeaching administration officials. We ask whether that’s a recipe for scaring talented people away from government, and whether impeachment is meant to be a political tool or a remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Then it’s the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas has been arrested on drug trafficking charges. Kissimmee, Florida Mayor Eva Espinoza is accused of steering $50,000 in federal COVID relief money to her own family’s businesses. And federal agents have arrested a 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, who allegedly plotted to assassinate Congressman Keith Self. We also take on GM’s plan to ditch the oil dipstick and New York City’s move to end its horse-drawn carriages.

On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to answer a listener question: do conservative college students have to hide their beliefs to pass their classes? Prompted by a student’s comment at Steven Crowder’s latest Change My Mind debate, they share a story about a Louisiana Tech student who took on a professor over an unfair grade and won.

In Digging Deep, we look at billionaire influence in the midterms, including Michael Bloomberg’s $80 million for Democrats, and ask why the “oligarch” label seems to depend on which party gets the check. We’re then joined by Alyssa Ducuna, co-chair of WilmerHale’s Congressional Investigations Practice. She explains what a Democratic House or Senate could mean for companies that have done business with the Trump administration: subpoenas, executive privilege questions, and how to prepare CEOs to testify.

Next we turn to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has 44 million TikTok followers and has signed just one bill into law in ten months. We also have two Bright Spots this week. The Fifth Circuit has struck down the federal Switchblade Act as a violation of the Second Amendment, and new jobless claims fell to just 194,000, a historic low when adjusted for population. We close with a Moment of Whoa from Pennsylvania, where homecoming king Kenny Cedano Ramirez gave his crown and sash to his friend Axton Cole, who has Down syndrome and had dreamed of the title for years.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 23, 2026.
We start with a conversation about the future of public service in America. Senator Elissa Slotkin has talked about pursuing &ldquo;signature cases&rdquo; against people around President Trump, and David French has proposed impeaching administration officials. We ask whether that&rsquo;s a recipe for scaring talented people away from government, and whether impeachment is meant to be a political tool or a remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Then it&rsquo;s the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas has been arrested on drug trafficking charges. Kissimmee, Florida Mayor Eva Espinoza is accused of steering $50,000 in federal COVID relief money to her own family&rsquo;s businesses. And federal agents have arrested a 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, who allegedly plotted to assassinate Congressman Keith Self. We also take on GM&rsquo;s plan to ditch the oil dipstick and New York City&rsquo;s move to end its horse-drawn carriages.
On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to answer a listener question: do conservative college students have to hide their beliefs to pass their classes? Prompted by a student&rsquo;s comment at Steven Crowder&rsquo;s latest Change My Mind debate, they share a story about a Louisiana Tech student who took on a professor over an unfair grade and won.
In Digging Deep, we look at billionaire influence in the midterms, including Michael Bloomberg&rsquo;s $80 million for Democrats, and ask why the &ldquo;oligarch&rdquo; label seems to depend on which party gets the check. We&rsquo;re then joined by Alyssa Ducuna, co-chair of WilmerHale&rsquo;s Congressional Investigations Practice. She explains what a Democratic House or Senate could mean for companies that have done business with the Trump administration: subpoenas, executive privilege questions, and how to prepare CEOs to testify.
Next we turn to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has 44 million TikTok followers and has signed just one bill into law in ten months. We also have two Bright Spots this week. The Fifth Circuit has struck down the federal Switchblade Act as a violation of the Second Amendment, and new jobless claims fell to just 194,000, a historic low when adjusted for population. We close with a Moment of Whoa from Pennsylvania, where homecoming king Kenny Cedano Ramirez gave his crown and sash to his friend Axton Cole, who has Down syndrome and had dreamed of the title for years.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Oligarch or Philanthropist? It Depends Who Cashes the Check

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Fabricated Polls

American Mamas - Grammatical Correction

Georgia Election Fraud

WNBA Defines Men

Man Finds $128,000

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 21, 2026. 

We open with a polling firm called Wedgewood Polls, which admitted to fabricating most of its published numbers and called it a social experiment. Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin has permanently banned the firm from its averages and forecasts. We talk about which way the made-up numbers leaned, which outlets ran them, and what happened in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. We also cover FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning to broadcasters, how push polls work, and whether this is one bad actor or a sign of a bigger problem with polling.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, a Michigan man has been arrested for allegedly flying drones over Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher held for four years, after President Trump’s direct talks with Putin. Forty people have been charged in a $42 million SNAP fraud crackdown announced by Vice President J.D. Vance and the Attorney General. Then we turn to late night, where Jimmy Fallon has taken up the anti-Trump mantle, and we debate whether the blame lies with Fallon or with his writers and producers.

Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to settle a grammar question: “she and I” versus “her and me.” We get into grandmothers who corrected our letters, a love of commas, and what it feels like to be corrected by a loved one versus a stranger online.

Next we look at oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz at near pre-war volumes. We cover why gas prices haven’t come down yet, how Saudi pipeline projects are changing the picture, and what’s happening to British maritime insurance.

In Digging Deep, we look at Georgia citizen Mark Davis and his analysis of voter registration and change-of-address records. We cover the federal court ruling in his favor after the Fair Fight lawsuit, his projection of potentially improper ballots in this fall’s elections, and our back-of-the-envelope extrapolations to other swing states. We also talk about what Arkansas has done differently.

We also cover Montana, where a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel running as the Democratic Senate nominee says she was pressured to drop out and endorse an independent, and was even offered a job to do it.

For our Bright Spot, the WNBA has declared that Enos Cantor-Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for its draft because only women can play in the league. We dig into the question the league still hasn’t answered.

We close with a Moment of Whoa. GM is dropping the traditional oil dipstick from its 2027 Silverado and Sierra V8s, and a Texas man found a bag with more than $128,000 on top of an ATM and made sure it got back to its owner.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 21, 2026.&nbsp;
We open with a polling firm called Wedgewood Polls, which admitted to fabricating most of its published numbers and called it a social experiment. Nate Silver&rsquo;s Silver Bulletin has permanently banned the firm from its averages and forecasts. We talk about which way the made-up numbers leaned, which outlets ran them, and what happened in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. We also cover FCC Chairman Brendan Carr&rsquo;s warning to broadcasters, how push polls work, and whether this is one bad actor or a sign of a bigger problem with polling.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, a Michigan man has been arrested for allegedly flying drones over Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher held for four years, after President Trump&rsquo;s direct talks with Putin. Forty people have been charged in a $42 million SNAP fraud crackdown announced by Vice President J.D. Vance and the Attorney General. Then we turn to late night, where Jimmy Fallon has taken up the anti-Trump mantle, and we debate whether the blame lies with Fallon or with his writers and producers.
Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to settle a grammar question: &ldquo;she and I&rdquo; versus &ldquo;her and me.&rdquo; We get into grandmothers who corrected our letters, a love of commas, and what it feels like to be corrected by a loved one versus a stranger online.
Next we look at oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz at near pre-war volumes. We cover why gas prices haven&rsquo;t come down yet, how Saudi pipeline projects are changing the picture, and what&rsquo;s happening to British maritime insurance.
In Digging Deep, we look at Georgia citizen Mark Davis and his analysis of voter registration and change-of-address records. We cover the federal court ruling in his favor after the Fair Fight lawsuit, his projection of potentially improper ballots in this fall&rsquo;s elections, and our back-of-the-envelope extrapolations to other swing states. We also talk about what Arkansas has done differently.
We also cover Montana, where a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel running as the Democratic Senate nominee says she was pressured to drop out and endorse an independent, and was even offered a job to do it.
For our Bright Spot, the WNBA has declared that Enos Cantor-Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for its draft because only women can play in the league. We dig into the question the league still hasn&rsquo;t answered.
We close with a Moment of Whoa. GM is dropping the traditional oil dipstick from its 2027 Silverado and Sierra V8s, and a Texas man found a bag with more than $128,000 on top of an ATM and made sure it got back to its owner.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

31,000 Illegal Votes in Georgia? Digging Into the Numbers

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Polls Show Republicans in the Lead

American Mamas - Grudge Holder

ExPats Returning

NY Pipeline

Shocking Wedding

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 20, 2026. 

We open by asking who will actually show up at the polls before Democrats start measuring the drapes in the Speaker’s office. Enthusiasm makes headlines, but turnout makes winners. We dig into an AARP survey of 43 competitive House districts that shows Republicans leading by 10 points among voters 50 and older, with 83% of them saying they’re extremely motivated to vote. Those voters cast nearly 60% of the ballots in the last midterm, which has us wondering whether this election is headed for a “silver wave.” We also talk about the vanishing enthusiasm gap and redistricting.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, more than three dozen members of Congress and several secretaries of state have been targeted with mailed white powder, and the FBI and Postal Service are investigating. The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into how D.C. jails treated January 6th inmates. The Social Security Administration says it has corrected citizenship data on millions of records and added 17 million numbers to its list of the deceased.

Then we take on the tyranny of tipping. When did a reward for exceptional service become a ransom, and why is a card reader asking us to tip for grabbing our own bottle of water? Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question “Are you a grudge holder?” They share stories about Halloween costumes, a two-year-old who forgives in seconds, and the difference between forgiving someone and trusting them.

We also look at Jalen Hurts, who played in London with a blood clot in his leg after reportedly being kept awake for 36 hours. Was that toughness or a failure of medical judgment? In Digging Deep, we look at a Wired article about wealthy leftists who fled to Europe to escape Trump and now regret it. They cite expensive living, health care that isn’t free, a different work ethic, and a fear of being shamed if they come home.

In our Bright Spot segment, we cover President Trump’s new incentive program that pays a 1% reward to anyone who uncovers taxpayer fraud that leads to recovered funds. We also cover the federal push to revive the Constitution Pipeline, which would bring Pennsylvania natural gas into New York. Finally, a Moment of Whoa. Caleb Giamonco, the good guy with a gun at Silver Rail Elementary School, called his mom after the shooting, and her five-word response will stay with you. We also share the story of a Wisconsin couple who got married a year after a lightning strike and some very timely CPR. 

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 20, 2026.&nbsp;
We open by asking who will actually show up at the polls before Democrats start measuring the drapes in the Speaker&rsquo;s office. Enthusiasm makes headlines, but turnout makes winners. We dig into an AARP survey of 43 competitive House districts that shows Republicans leading by 10 points among voters 50 and older, with 83% of them saying they&rsquo;re extremely motivated to vote. Those voters cast nearly 60% of the ballots in the last midterm, which has us wondering whether this election is headed for a &ldquo;silver wave.&rdquo; We also talk about the vanishing enthusiasm gap and redistricting.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, more than three dozen members of Congress and several secretaries of state have been targeted with mailed white powder, and the FBI and Postal Service are investigating. The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into how D.C. jails treated January 6th inmates. The Social Security Administration says it has corrected citizenship data on millions of records and added 17 million numbers to its list of the deceased.
Then we take on the tyranny of tipping. When did a reward for exceptional service become a ransom, and why is a card reader asking us to tip for grabbing our own bottle of water? Our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer the question &ldquo;Are you a grudge holder?&rdquo; They share stories about Halloween costumes, a two-year-old who forgives in seconds, and the difference between forgiving someone and trusting them.
We also look at Jalen Hurts, who played in London with a blood clot in his leg after reportedly being kept awake for 36 hours. Was that toughness or a failure of medical judgment? In Digging Deep, we look at a Wired article about wealthy leftists who fled to Europe to escape Trump and now regret it. They cite expensive living, health care that isn&rsquo;t free, a different work ethic, and a fear of being shamed if they come home.
In our Bright Spot segment, we cover President Trump&rsquo;s new incentive program that pays a 1% reward to anyone who uncovers taxpayer fraud that leads to recovered funds. We also cover the federal push to revive the Constitution Pipeline, which would bring Pennsylvania natural gas into New York. Finally, a Moment of Whoa. Caleb Giamonco, the good guy with a gun at Silver Rail Elementary School, called his mom after the shooting, and her five-word response will stay with you. We also share the story of a Wisconsin couple who got married a year after a lightning strike and some very timely CPR.&nbsp;
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

They Fled Trump’s America and Now They Want to Come Back

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Riots in France

American Mamas - Early Voting

Faith and Marriage

Camas High School Trans Track

Halloween Cat in Car 

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 19, 2026.

We open the show with the “mostly peaceful” label that media outlets keep attaching to unrest, this time the riots in France, which have spread to Italy. We talk about the difference between a protest and a riot, and about why burning down businesses can’t make groceries, rent, or transportation any more affordable.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, a National Guardsman is shot in the leg near the U.S. Capitol after a fight breaks up, and the Guard returns fire. We also cover the arrest of 28 foreign nationals in California for registering or voting illegally, plus the DOJ’s emergency effort to set aside 20,000 ballots in a lawsuit against the state. Finally, the French riots continue, with more than a thousand police officers injured and 2,400 arrested, and we react to Rep. Ro Khanna’s comments on the unrest.

Next, we look at the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case over magnet school admissions in Montgomery County, Maryland, where local norming and a lottery replaced countywide academic comparison. We ask whether that approach rewards achievement or punishes it.

In American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us as early voting begins. They talk about the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and Talarico, frustration with Republican senators over the SAVE Act, and why they believe the problem sits in the Senate, not the White House.

In Digging Deep, we cover a new undercover video from James O’Keefe’s organization, in which a campaign field worker for Abdul El-Sayed allegedly discusses illegal foreign donations. We stress that the video does not prove the candidate knew, and we raise questions about ActBlue. Then we turn to a new Institute for Family Studies report on faith, marriage, and family stability, including its findings on church attendance, divorce, and even marital satisfaction.

After that, we talk about why we believe the National Guard presence in D.C. matters, given what’s happening in Europe. In our Bright Spot, girls on a Camas, Washington high school cross-country team, joined by runners from Skyview High School, stage a walking protest after a boy who finished 76th on the boys’ JV team transferred to the girls’ team and won. We explain why we see it as an honorable form of protest.

We wrap up with a Moment of Whoa. The first item is reports that federal investigators are examining DNA evidence in an immigration fraud probe involving Rep. Ilhan Omar. We note the allegations are unproven and the evidence hasn’t been made public. Then comes a Georgia couple’s October surprise, a kitten trapped in their car’s suspension, now named Friday Shadow.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 19, 2026.
We open the show with the &ldquo;mostly peaceful&rdquo; label that media outlets keep attaching to unrest, this time the riots in France, which have spread to Italy. We talk about the difference between a protest and a riot, and about why burning down businesses can&rsquo;t make groceries, rent, or transportation any more affordable.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, a National Guardsman is shot in the leg near the U.S. Capitol after a fight breaks up, and the Guard returns fire. We also cover the arrest of 28 foreign nationals in California for registering or voting illegally, plus the DOJ&rsquo;s emergency effort to set aside 20,000 ballots in a lawsuit against the state. Finally, the French riots continue, with more than a thousand police officers injured and 2,400 arrested, and we react to Rep. Ro Khanna&rsquo;s comments on the unrest.
Next, we look at the Supreme Court&rsquo;s decision to hear a case over magnet school admissions in Montgomery County, Maryland, where local norming and a lottery replaced countywide academic comparison. We ask whether that approach rewards achievement or punishes it.
In American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us as early voting begins. They talk about the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and Talarico, frustration with Republican senators over the SAVE Act, and why they believe the problem sits in the Senate, not the White House.
In Digging Deep, we cover a new undercover video from James O&rsquo;Keefe&rsquo;s organization, in which a campaign field worker for Abdul El-Sayed allegedly discusses illegal foreign donations. We stress that the video does not prove the candidate knew, and we raise questions about ActBlue. Then we turn to a new Institute for Family Studies report on faith, marriage, and family stability, including its findings on church attendance, divorce, and even marital satisfaction.
After that, we talk about why we believe the National Guard presence in D.C. matters, given what&rsquo;s happening in Europe. In our Bright Spot, girls on a Camas, Washington high school cross-country team, joined by runners from Skyview High School, stage a walking protest after a boy who finished 76th on the boys&rsquo; JV team transferred to the girls&rsquo; team and won. We explain why we see it as an honorable form of protest.
We wrap up with a Moment of Whoa. The first item is reports that federal investigators are examining DNA evidence in an immigration fraud probe involving Rep. Ilhan Omar. We note the allegations are unproven and the evidence hasn&rsquo;t been made public. Then comes a Georgia couple&rsquo;s October surprise, a kitten trapped in their car&rsquo;s suspension, now named Friday Shadow.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

“Mostly Peaceful” Is Bunk: Paris Burns While the Media Makes Excuses

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Why Politicians Lie

American Mamas - Cosplaying Christians

Millionaire or Homeless

Truth Quotes

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 16, 2026. 

We open by asking a question we’ve been asking for time immemorial: why do politicians lie? Our answer is that it works. We look at how a lie can raise millions of dollars before the truth gets its shoes on, and why conservatives should be the first to admit both parties do it. That leads us to AOC’s claim on the campaign trail in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed that the Trump administration doesn’t want women to go to college. We break down what the administration’s student loan changes actually do, and we dig into the enrollment numbers, which show women are the majority of college students.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the Department of Justice sues California over its voter rolls, and we ask why the state won’t simply cooperate and check them. Wildfires again threaten the Malibu area, and we ask why brush clearing and controlled burns still aren’t happening. President Trump’s newest press secretary, Kate Zacharia, is out after just five days. We also talk about President Obama campaigning for El-Sayed despite the controversy over El-Sayed’s sister-in-law and the terror watch list, and why El-Sayed may be struggling with Black Democratic voters.

Then we welcome our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, to talk about Brian Guan. The self-described atheist set out to pretend to be a Christian for 30 days by practicing gratitude, praying, reading the Bible, and applying what he read. By day 20 he was in tears and giving his life to Jesus. We talk about “seek and you will find,” what happened to other well-known skeptics like C.S. Lewis and Lee Strobel, and why those four daily habits are worth every Christian’s time too.

Next, we talk about the difference between compassion and telling people what they want to hear. We look at the case of a 19-year-old accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, and the broader conversation about gender dysmorphia and mental illness.

For Digging Deep, we ask whether you’re more likely to become a millionaire or to end up homeless. A Data for Progress poll found most Americans think homelessness is the likelier outcome, but the numbers say you’re about 25 times more likely to be a millionaire. We compare the U.S. to China and India, and talk about failure, discipline, and choices. Then we turn to California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who says the state is salvageable, and ask whether the real challenge is the mindset of California’s voters.

It’s Fake News Friday, and we test our real news, fake news, and really fake news instincts on headlines about flying cars, Kash Patel, Denzel Washington, the Atlantic Ocean, and more. We also cover the Maryland high school whose answer to bathroom misbehavior was to remove the mirrors, and we close with Words of Wisdom on the pursuit of truth from C.S. Lewis, Diderot, Galileo, and George Washington.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 16, 2026.&nbsp;
We open by asking a question we&rsquo;ve been asking for time immemorial: why do politicians lie? Our answer is that it works. We look at how a lie can raise millions of dollars before the truth gets its shoes on, and why conservatives should be the first to admit both parties do it. That leads us to AOC&rsquo;s claim on the campaign trail in Michigan for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed that the Trump administration doesn&rsquo;t want women to go to college. We break down what the administration&rsquo;s student loan changes actually do, and we dig into the enrollment numbers, which show women are the majority of college students.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the Department of Justice sues California over its voter rolls, and we ask why the state won&rsquo;t simply cooperate and check them. Wildfires again threaten the Malibu area, and we ask why brush clearing and controlled burns still aren&rsquo;t happening. President Trump&rsquo;s newest press secretary, Kate Zacharia, is out after just five days. We also talk about President Obama campaigning for El-Sayed despite the controversy over El-Sayed&rsquo;s sister-in-law and the terror watch list, and why El-Sayed may be struggling with Black Democratic voters.
Then we welcome our American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, to talk about Brian Guan. The self-described atheist set out to pretend to be a Christian for 30 days by practicing gratitude, praying, reading the Bible, and applying what he read. By day 20 he was in tears and giving his life to Jesus. We talk about &ldquo;seek and you will find,&rdquo; what happened to other well-known skeptics like C.S. Lewis and Lee Strobel, and why those four daily habits are worth every Christian&rsquo;s time too.
Next, we talk about the difference between compassion and telling people what they want to hear. We look at the case of a 19-year-old accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, and the broader conversation about gender dysmorphia and mental illness.
For Digging Deep, we ask whether you&rsquo;re more likely to become a millionaire or to end up homeless. A Data for Progress poll found most Americans think homelessness is the likelier outcome, but the numbers say you&rsquo;re about 25 times more likely to be a millionaire. We compare the U.S. to China and India, and talk about failure, discipline, and choices. Then we turn to California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who says the state is salvageable, and ask whether the real challenge is the mindset of California&rsquo;s voters.
It&rsquo;s Fake News Friday, and we test our real news, fake news, and really fake news instincts on headlines about flying cars, Kash Patel, Denzel Washington, the Atlantic Ocean, and more. We also cover the Maryland high school whose answer to bathroom misbehavior was to remove the mirrors, and we close with Words of Wisdom on the pursuit of truth from C.S. Lewis, Diderot, Galileo, and George Washington.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Millionaire or Homeless? The Numbers Might Surprise You

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Tren de Aragua Crackdown

American Mamas - Shane Gillis Gym Joke

Debanking MAGA Supporters

Amar'e Stoudemire

Cop Quotes

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 15, 2026.

We start by looking at the Trump administration’s largest-ever campaign against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, including the White House task force’s first public numbers on arrests and federal charges, the drop in violent crime, and why we think shared intelligence among law enforcement agencies matters. We also cover the Army sending hundreds of soldiers to train partner forces in Latin America, and what that could mean for going after the cartels before they reach our border.

Then it’s our Top 3 Things You Need to Know. First, the Department of Justice is warning California that its all-mail midterm ballots may have gone to thousands of ineligible voters, and gave the state 48 hours to review its registration records. Second, Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé has been indicted in a 2018 sexual assault case. Third, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is ending Central Park’s century-old horse-drawn carriage industry, effective summer 2028, and we ask whether that really protects the workers and the horses.

Next, an AI device is pausing a six-year-old’s TV every time she sucks her thumb. We talk about why convenience isn’t connection, why efficiency isn’t love, and why no computer will replace a parent’s voice, patience, and presence.

On American Mamas, Teri Netterville joins us to weigh in on the uproar over Shane Gillis’s Saturday Night Live monologue about gym attire, the double standard in the reaction, and what critics missed about who was the butt of the joke.

After the break, we ask whether we’ve confused winning with greatness. A high school football team led 63 to nothing at halftime and was still trying onside kicks, and the school fired its coach over it. We talk about humility, sportsmanship, and why the first thing Christians should be excellent at is how they treat people.

Then it’s Digging Deep, where a new Comptroller of the Currency report finds that nine of America’s biggest banks denied service to customers over “reputation risk” between 2020 and 2025. We go through the examples, including the closed accounts of merchants selling MAGA merchandise, and debate who was behind it.

We also talk about Joe Biden’s struggling presidential library fundraising compared with Obama and Trump, then turn to a Bright Spot: 14-year NBA veteran Amar’e Stoudemire has graduated from the Miami-Dade Police Academy at 43. We also look at the warrant and seizure of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s cell phone and the Fourth Amendment questions it raises. We close with Words of Wisdom honoring the men and women of law enforcement.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 15, 2026.
We start by looking at the Trump administration&rsquo;s largest-ever campaign against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, including the White House task force&rsquo;s first public numbers on arrests and federal charges, the drop in violent crime, and why we think shared intelligence among law enforcement agencies matters. We also cover the Army sending hundreds of soldiers to train partner forces in Latin America, and what that could mean for going after the cartels before they reach our border.
Then it&rsquo;s our Top 3 Things You Need to Know. First, the Department of Justice is warning California that its all-mail midterm ballots may have gone to thousands of ineligible voters, and gave the state 48 hours to review its registration records. Second, Congresswoman Nancy Mace&rsquo;s ex-fianc&eacute; has been indicted in a 2018 sexual assault case. Third, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is ending Central Park&rsquo;s century-old horse-drawn carriage industry, effective summer 2028, and we ask whether that really protects the workers and the horses.
Next, an AI device is pausing a six-year-old&rsquo;s TV every time she sucks her thumb. We talk about why convenience isn&rsquo;t connection, why efficiency isn&rsquo;t love, and why no computer will replace a parent&rsquo;s voice, patience, and presence.
On American Mamas, Teri Netterville joins us to weigh in on the uproar over Shane Gillis&rsquo;s Saturday Night Live monologue about gym attire, the double standard in the reaction, and what critics missed about who was the butt of the joke.
After the break, we ask whether we&rsquo;ve confused winning with greatness. A high school football team led 63 to nothing at halftime and was still trying onside kicks, and the school fired its coach over it. We talk about humility, sportsmanship, and why the first thing Christians should be excellent at is how they treat people.
Then it&rsquo;s Digging Deep, where a new Comptroller of the Currency report finds that nine of America&rsquo;s biggest banks denied service to customers over &ldquo;reputation risk&rdquo; between 2020 and 2025. We go through the examples, including the closed accounts of merchants selling MAGA merchandise, and debate who was behind it.
We also talk about Joe Biden&rsquo;s struggling presidential library fundraising compared with Obama and Trump, then turn to a Bright Spot: 14-year NBA veteran Amar&rsquo;e Stoudemire has graduated from the Miami-Dade Police Academy at 43. We also look at the warrant and seizure of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar&rsquo;s cell phone and the Fourth Amendment questions it raises. We close with Words of Wisdom honoring the men and women of law enforcement.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Debanked for Selling MAGA Hats: Nine Big Banks Caught

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Marriage Deserts and Gardens

American Mamas - Texting in Public

Plano Arena

Kid Rock Christian Album

4 Wheeler Wedding

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 14, 2026. 

We open with a new Institute for Family Studies report on “marriage deserts” and “marriage gardens,” the neighborhoods where married-couple households are rare and the ones where they’re the norm. We look at the numbers from Detroit, Cleveland and Fort Bend County, Texas, explain what the statistics do and don’t measure, and talk about why stable, two-parent homes matter for children, communities, and upward mobility.

In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, inflation climbs to 3.7% in September, driven by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices. A Saudi engineer is arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in OpenAI’s executive conference room. And the Treasury Department hits Bank of America with a $1.2 billion fine over anti-money-laundering and sanctions failures. We then turn to the midterms and the affordability debate, asking what happens when voters are frustrated with the cost of living but unsure either party has a credible plan.

The American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer a listener’s question: if you’re texting in public, is it still a private conversation? We discuss the viral video of a man’s text messages filmed on an airplane, the ethics of recording someone’s phone, and why some stories spark outrage while others barely register. After the break, we talk about the Lindsay Clancy trial, where one juror held out against the other eleven, and about the difference between mental illness and legal insanity.

In Digging Deep, we look at Plano, Texas, where the Dallas Stars want a new arena. The plan would put five new taxes on the November ballot and ask Plano ISD to contribute $250 million despite a $45 million budget deficit. We ask what a school district’s role really is. We also cover Netflix’s reported layoffs of about 1,000 employees and what they say about a streaming giant that has stopped growing.

In the Bright Spot, Kid Rock announces a new Christian rock album, Halfway to Jesus, with a guest appearance from Eminem. We talk about what it says about friendship across political divides and about faith among young people. We also mark Italian American History Month with a look at assimilation and what it means to become an American. We close with a Moment of Whoa: a bride and groom stuck in traffic on the way to their Idaho wedding get a ride off-road from two strangers.

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

You&rsquo;re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 14, 2026.&nbsp;
We open with a new Institute for Family Studies report on &ldquo;marriage deserts&rdquo; and &ldquo;marriage gardens,&rdquo; the neighborhoods where married-couple households are rare and the ones where they&rsquo;re the norm. We look at the numbers from Detroit, Cleveland and Fort Bend County, Texas, explain what the statistics do and don&rsquo;t measure, and talk about why stable, two-parent homes matter for children, communities, and upward mobility.
In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, inflation climbs to 3.7% in September, driven by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices. A Saudi engineer is arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in OpenAI&rsquo;s executive conference room. And the Treasury Department hits Bank of America with a $1.2 billion fine over anti-money-laundering and sanctions failures. We then turn to the midterms and the affordability debate, asking what happens when voters are frustrated with the cost of living but unsure either party has a credible plan.
The American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to answer a listener&rsquo;s question: if you&rsquo;re texting in public, is it still a private conversation? We discuss the viral video of a man&rsquo;s text messages filmed on an airplane, the ethics of recording someone&rsquo;s phone, and why some stories spark outrage while others barely register. After the break, we talk about the Lindsay Clancy trial, where one juror held out against the other eleven, and about the difference between mental illness and legal insanity.
In Digging Deep, we look at Plano, Texas, where the Dallas Stars want a new arena. The plan would put five new taxes on the November ballot and ask Plano ISD to contribute $250 million despite a $45 million budget deficit. We ask what a school district&rsquo;s role really is. We also cover Netflix&rsquo;s reported layoffs of about 1,000 employees and what they say about a streaming giant that has stopped growing.
In the Bright Spot, Kid Rock announces a new Christian rock album, Halfway to Jesus, with a guest appearance from Eminem. We talk about what it says about friendship across political divides and about faith among young people. We also mark Italian American History Month with a look at assimilation and what it means to become an American. We close with a Moment of Whoa: a bride and groom stuck in traffic on the way to their Idaho wedding get a ride off-road from two strangers.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.&nbsp;

Marriage Deserts: Is the Collapse of the American Family Driving Our Biggest Problems?

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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!

American Ground Radio

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!

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