You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for February 12, 2026. 

0:30 An AI safety researcher resigns from Anthropic, warning the world is “in peril”—but is the threat real or just more AI panic? We cut through the hype around artificial intelligence, copyright fears, job losses, and ethical alarms, questioning sloppy AI reporting that lumps Roombas, video games, and self-driving cars into the same doom narrative. From bold claims by Elon Musk to deeper questions about human dignity, accountability, and wisdom in the age of ChatGPT, this conversation asks the hard question: is AI the danger—or is it how we choose to use it?

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

• The House voted to end President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
• The new Democrat governor of New Jersey is banning ICE from as much of the state as she can.
• The state of Florida will now require all drivers exams to be conducted in English only.

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13:00 Cardi B ignites controversy after kicking off her “Little Miss Drama” tour by telling fans they should physically attack federal immigration officers if they show up — a statement that crosses the line from protest into outright incitement. We break down why Cardi B’s remarks aren’t protected speech, how celebrity shock tactics fuel “outrage economics,” and why reckless rhetoric with a megaphone can quickly turn into felony territory. 

16:30 Valentine’s Day hits different when the kids are grown. The American Mamas — Terry Netterville and Kimberly Burleson — get real about how romance, expectations, and love languages change over time. From ditching chocolates and flowers to finding joy in taken-out trash, phone-down conversations, pizza nights, and Netflix, this candid, funny conversation reframes Valentine’s Day for empty nesters. We also dive into why the holiday feels more natural for daters and kids, how modern couples plan experiences on the fly, and why love now is less about grand gestures and more about making life “move easy.”

22:00 Even if you can’t stand Donald Trump, here’s one move that hits home for everyday drivers. We break down how President Trump scrapped the Obama-era auto regulations that forced vehicles to shut off at stoplights — the hated start-stop engine feature many say damages engines and drives up car costs. The conversation takes aim at the green mandates rolled out under Barack Obama, argues they hurt American automakers, and explains why rolling them back could save drivers thousands per vehicle. Love him or hate him, this is one regulation repeal that might finally let your car idle in peace.

25:00 A deadly school shooting in British Columbia ignites a blunt, controversial conversation about media language, gender ideology, and mental health. After Canadian authorities — including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police — described the suspect based on self-identification rather than biology, we question what’s being obscured and why. We challenge claims that mass shootings are purely about guns, examine a series of recent high-profile attacks involving gender-dysphoric shooters, and argue society is misdiagnosing a mental health crisis as a political or cultural one. 

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32:30 The federal government is sitting on 24 million square feet of underused office space—empty buildings that cost taxpayers billions in maintenance. We break down how bureaucratic waste keeps these properties off the market, despite proposals like Senator Joni Ernst’s new legislation to expedite sales. From peeling paint to costly mechanical systems, we discuss why letting these buildings languish is a drain on families, and why putting them back into commerce could save taxpayers billions. 

35:00 We break down the EPA’s reversal of Obama-era carbon regulations— one of the most significant moves for American consumers in decades. From eliminating the hated automatic start-stop feature to rolling back greenhouse gas mandates on vehicles from 2012–2027, the change promises to save taxpayers over $1.3 trillion, restore consumer choice, and lower vehicle costs. We explore how decades of EPA overreach, fueled by the 2009 “endangerment finding,” drove up car prices, reshaped the auto industry, and sparked debates over government power versus economic freedom. 

39:30 We tackle the controversy surrounding Eileen Ju, an American-born athlete who chose to compete for China in the Olympics. We question the idea of “global citizenship” in a competition that is, at its core, nation versus nation, and explore why representing another country after benefiting from the American system sparks outrage.

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President Trump and Administrator Zeldin Deliver Single Largest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History

Trump Announces ‘Largest Deregulatory Action In American History’

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