Charlie Kirk, College Free Speech, & Unknown Caller

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 15, 2025. 

0:30 On today's episode, we reflect on the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, and the intense media reaction that followed. Vice President JD Vance calls out institutions of the left for continuing to lie and justify Charlie Kirk's death. 

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

• The State of Missouri has finished redrawing congressional lines in the mostly conservative state.
• The FBI arrested two men in Utah for attempting to blow up a news vehicle.
• An ICE Officer was seriously wounded after being struck and dragged by a car driven by an illegal alien.

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13:30 We discuss the dangerous lure of notoriety, how fame and validation can influence some perpetrators, and the moral responsibility society bears in addressing these cultural pressures. 

And we ask the American Mamas if they've seen the Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. If you'd to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button.

23:00 We break down Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. What does Hochul's endorsement mean for the Democratic Party’s direction, free markets, and the city’s ongoing struggles with crime, taxes, and urban flight? 

We Dig Deep into the latest 2026 college free speech rankings from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression—released just days before Charlie Kirk’s assassination. 

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33:30 Firings continue over people celebrating the the death of Charlie Kirk's assassination in social media posts. Is that a violation of their First Amendment right? 

Plus, Charlie Kirk's death was an act of pure evil. The result of people being called to God is a Bright Spot. Many Americans have returned to church or sought faith for the first time in years after the tragedy. We share some suggestions on how to choose a new church. 

40:30 President Trump announces a second strike on boats carrying drugs into U.S. waters. 

And we finish off with a 9-year-old aspiring neurosurgeon who will make you say, "Whoa!" 

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