You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for January 28, 2026. 

0:30 A bizarre confrontation at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota town hall is raising more questions than answers. After a man allegedly sprayed her with what authorities later suggested may have been apple cider vinegar, we dig into why the incident doesn’t pass the smell test. Why wasn’t the room cleared? Why wasn’t medical attention sought immediately? And why would someone risk federal prison over vinegar in the first place? We explore security protocols for members of Congress, the reality of chemical threats, and whether this episode reflects a broader pattern of manufactured victimhood in progressive politics. Comparing the moment to past political hoaxes, we ask the uncomfortable question: was this a genuine attack—or something staged for grievance politics and media headlines?

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

• The Federal Reserve Kept Interest rates steady this week.This follows three consecutive cuts made by the Fed since September.The interest rate remains between 3.5 an 3.75%.
• The State of Virginia's redistricting effort has been blocked.
• The Department of Education says both California and Minnesota have violated Title IX of the Civil Rights Act by insisting that boys and men are allowed to play sports on girls and women's teams.

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13:00 California’s rebuilding failure after the Los Angeles wildfires is taking center stage as a stunning display of government incompetence. With only about 20 homes rebuilt out of thousands destroyed, we just have to ask: what is California doing? Layers of state, county, and city regulations have turned recovery into a bureaucratic nightmare—and President Trump stepped in with an executive order to fast-track rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon. It just goes to show the contrast between a once-functional, get-things-done America and today’s regulatory gridlock. 

16:00 Are charismatic parents a hidden superpower? American Mamas — Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a viral idea comparing social confidence to growing up bilingual—something you absorb naturally when it’s modeled every day at home. From outgoing moms and thoughtful, confident dads to shy kids learning the ropes at birthday parties and family gatherings, the conversation explores how social skills are taught, corrected, and reinforced over time. The Mamas share real-life parenting stories and discuss the balance between confidence and introversion. It’s a warm, honest discussion about raising socially capable kids in a world where confidence isn’t taught in a classroom—but learned at home.

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23:00 Jeff Bezos didn’t buy The Washington Post as a passion project—and we break down why the free market is now forcing a reckoning. As the paper sheds hundreds of jobs amid ongoing financial losses, the real problem isn’t politics, it’s trust. From Russiagate headlines that never panned out to COVID-era reporting that proved wrong, Americans stopped subscribing when legacy media stopped telling the truth and started talking down to their audience. We take a look at media credibility, collapsing subscriptions, advertiser flight, and why the Washington Post—and mainstream media as a whole—must adapt or disappear if it wants to survive in today’s news economy.

26:00 Where you get your news may matter more than what you think. We break down new polling on President Trump’s immigration and deportation policies—and the results reveal a nation split almost perfectly down the middle. But the real story isn’t just the numbers, it’s how media consumption shapes belief. Voters who think deportations have gone “too far” overwhelmingly rely on legacy broadcast networks, while those who want stronger enforcement are turning to cable news, X (formerly Twitter), talk radio, and alternative media. We dive into media trust, information bubbles, news sampling versus deep analysis, and whether everyday Americans even have the time to stay informed. It’s a sharp look at how media choice, modern attention spans, and economic reality are redefining how Americans understand politics and vote.

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32:30 President Trump is drawing a hard red line with Iran—and it’s not bluster, it’s peace through strength in action. As Trump warns Tehran that time is running out to strike a nuclear deal or face consequences far worse than last year’s strike, we explain why Iran doesn’t fear UN resolutions or European statements—but does fear American military power. From carrier strike groups in motion to the lasting impact of taking out Qasem Soleimani, the discussion breaks down why deterrence works, why Iran’s regime is more fragile than it appears, and why past predictions of “World War III” fell flat. It’s a clear-eyed look at U.S. foreign policy, Iran nuclear negotiations, and why strength—not rhetoric—may be the key to avoiding war.

35:30 As An Inconvenient Truth turns 20, we take a hard look back at Al Gore’s most famous climate change predictions—and ask a blunt question: what actually came true? From melting glaciers and disappearing snowcaps to catastrophic hurricane forecasts, we walk through claim after claim that never materialized. The real “inconvenient truth” isn’t environmental collapse, but a pattern of missed deadlines, moving goalposts, and policies that demand more government power today for crises that never arrive. It’s a sharp reassessment of climate alarmism, media influence, and why two decades of failed predictions are reshaping public skepticism about climate change narratives.

39:30 A major Supreme Court case has gun control activists on edge. During oral arguments in Wohlford v. Lopez, several justices signaled serious skepticism of Hawaii’s private property carry ban, a law that effectively turns the Second Amendment into a privilege instead of a right. We break down how Hawaii’s policy flips constitutional carry on its head, why Chief Justice John Roberts compared it to free speech under the First Amendment, and what this moment could mean for the future of gun rights nationwide. If the Court is done treating the Second Amendment like an afterthought, this case could be a game changer.

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New congressional district lines for Virginia blocked by judge

Education Department refers Minnesota Title IX case to DOJ

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