AGR - Louisiana Edition
Join Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr on American Ground Radio - Louisiana Edition as they delve deep into the heartbeat of Louisiana, serving up a gumbo of local and statewide news, and political opinion to boot. Whether you're in NOLA or Natchitoches, Minden or Moss Bluff, grab a seat and savor not just the spicy Louisiana politics, but also the company of friends and family that make this place we call home.
Episodes
October 10, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 9, 2025.
0:30 We dive into a major development in New Orleans: U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan says she’s ready to lift the federal consent decree that has governed the city’s police department since 2013. The conversation explores how the decree—originally introduced under Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the Obama DOJ—tra...
0:30 We dive into a major development in New Orleans: U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan says she’s ready to lift the federal consent decree that has governed the city’s police department since 2013. The conversation explores how the decree—originally introduced under Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the Obama DOJ—tra...
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October 8, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 8, 2025.
0:30 Broadcasting from New York City, we compare two difference mayoral races. In New York City, Democrat mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani—endorsed by Governor Kathy Hochul and AOC—pushes a platform of socialist policies: government-run grocery stores, rent forgiveness, free subway rides, and a $30 minimum wa...
0:30 Broadcasting from New York City, we compare two difference mayoral races. In New York City, Democrat mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani—endorsed by Governor Kathy Hochul and AOC—pushes a platform of socialist policies: government-run grocery stores, rent forgiveness, free subway rides, and a $30 minimum wa...
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October 7, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 6, 2025.
0:30 We discuss the heartbreaking story of LSU football player Kyren Lacy, whose life ended tragically after being falsely blamed by headlines and social media for a fatal car crash in Thibodaux, Louisiana. We unpack how misinformation, rushed reporting, and the social media “mob” culture contributed to imme...
0:30 We discuss the heartbreaking story of LSU football player Kyren Lacy, whose life ended tragically after being falsely blamed by headlines and social media for a fatal car crash in Thibodaux, Louisiana. We unpack how misinformation, rushed reporting, and the social media “mob” culture contributed to imme...
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October 6, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 3, 2025.
0:30 We discuss breaking news about Hamas agreeing to a deal — negotiated by President Trump — to release the remaining hostages from the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
0:30 We discuss breaking news about Hamas agreeing to a deal — negotiated by President Trump — to release the remaining hostages from the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- 80,000 Louisiana drivers are about to see their insurance rates go down.
- The P...
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October 6, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 2, 2025.
0:30 We dive into the newly signed lease agreement keeping the New Orleans Saints in the Caesars Superdome through at least 2035 — and possibly well beyond. The hosts discuss what this deal means for Louisiana taxpayers, the state’s partnership with the Saints, and whether it’s smart public policy to invest ...
0:30 We dive into the newly signed lease agreement keeping the New Orleans Saints in the Caesars Superdome through at least 2035 — and possibly well beyond. The hosts discuss what this deal means for Louisiana taxpayers, the state’s partnership with the Saints, and whether it’s smart public policy to invest ...
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October 3, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 1, 2025.
0:30 We discuss the recent arrests at LSU during the university’s presidential search committee meeting. Seven students, including members of the Students for a Democratic Society, were taken into custody after disrupting the proceedings, refusing to yield the microphone, and attempting to block police offic...
0:30 We discuss the recent arrests at LSU during the university’s presidential search committee meeting. Seven students, including members of the Students for a Democratic Society, were taken into custody after disrupting the proceedings, refusing to yield the microphone, and attempting to block police offic...
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October 1, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 30, 2025.
0:30 We discuss Governor Jeff Landry’s bold move to request up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to combat violent crime in cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. We break down the realities of rising homicides, carjackings, and gang violence, and why perception of safety matters jus...
0:30 We discuss Governor Jeff Landry’s bold move to request up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to combat violent crime in cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. We break down the realities of rising homicides, carjackings, and gang violence, and why perception of safety matters jus...
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September 30, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 29th, 2025.
0:30 We dig into the brewing legal battle between the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. New Orleans claims the state’s new traffic camera law violates its home rule authority, while Attorney General Liz Murrell says the city’s camera-issued tickets fail basic due process requirements. Is t...
0:30 We dig into the brewing legal battle between the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. New Orleans claims the state’s new traffic camera law violates its home rule authority, while Attorney General Liz Murrell says the city’s camera-issued tickets fail basic due process requirements. Is t...
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September 30, 2025 • 42 mins
Follow us: americangroundradio.comFacebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadioInstagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioYou're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 26, 2025.
0:30 We break down the widespread 911 outages that hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Nevada on September 25th. Were these disruptions mere accidents or a...
0:30 We break down the widespread 911 outages that hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Nevada on September 25th. Were these disruptions mere accidents or a...
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September 25, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 24, 2025.
0:30 We reflect on a tragic attack at an ICE immigration facility in Dallas. A 29-year-old gunman opened fire, leaving migrants dead and wounded before turning the gun on himself. And we discuss conflicting reports, the troubling rise of politically motivated violence, and how rhetoric from activist polit...
0:30 We reflect on a tragic attack at an ICE immigration facility in Dallas. A 29-year-old gunman opened fire, leaving migrants dead and wounded before turning the gun on himself. And we discuss conflicting reports, the troubling rise of politically motivated violence, and how rhetoric from activist polit...
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September 23, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 23, 2025.
0:30 We kick off the week with a spotlight on Ascension Parish, Louisiana—a small parish making huge economic waves. With 32 potential projects, $24 billion in private investment, and nearly 2,400 new jobs on the horizon, Ascension is outpacing much larger regions in attracting heavy industry.
9:57 Plus, w...
0:30 We kick off the week with a spotlight on Ascension Parish, Louisiana—a small parish making huge economic waves. With 32 potential projects, $24 billion in private investment, and nearly 2,400 new jobs on the horizon, Ascension is outpacing much larger regions in attracting heavy industry.
9:57 Plus, w...
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September 22, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 19, 2025.
0:30 The defense industry is expanding around Barksdale Air Forse Base in Bossier City. The expansion brings new technology and new job opportunities.
9:58 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
0:30 The defense industry is expanding around Barksdale Air Forse Base in Bossier City. The expansion brings new technology and new job opportunities.
9:58 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell has had her trial date postponed until next year.
- The Caddo Pa...
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September 22, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 18, 2025.
0:30 We dive into New Orleans’ proposed Fair Chance Amendment—a charter change meant to discourage discrimination against people with prior convictions.
Plus we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
0:30 We dive into New Orleans’ proposed Fair Chance Amendment—a charter change meant to discourage discrimination against people with prior convictions.
Plus we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- A former Lafayette Louisiana Prosecutor has been found guilty on charges of bribery, conspiracy, and...
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September 18, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 17, 2025.
0:30 We dig into the New Orleans mayoral debate. Accusations of racism and divisive rhetoric took center stage in the debate between Royce Duplessis, Oliver Thomas, and Helena Moreno.
Plus, we cover the top 3 Things You Need to Know.
0:30 We dig into the New Orleans mayoral debate. Accusations of racism and divisive rhetoric took center stage in the debate between Royce Duplessis, Oliver Thomas, and Helena Moreno.
Plus, we cover the top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking for permission to travel ...
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September 16, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr with Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 15, 2025.
0:30 We tackle the national reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the troubling willingness of some to excuse or even celebrate political violence.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Thing You Need to Know.
0:30 We tackle the national reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the troubling willingness of some to excuse or even celebrate political violence.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Thing You Need to Know.
- Two Bossier City Police officers were shot over the weekend responding to a domestic violence...
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September 15, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 12, 2025.
0:30 We reflect on the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We dive into the controversy around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, explaining how many of Kirk’s comments have been taken out of context.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
0:30 We reflect on the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We dive into the controversy around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, explaining how many of Kirk’s comments have been taken out of context.
Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- A new poll fr...
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September 12, 2025 • 42 mins
(00:00:00) Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Open Meetings, & ICE
(00:00:29) Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Death
(00:12:29) Ad Break
(00:13:28) The Problem with Karma
(00:22:59) Digging Deep - Caddo Parish Legal Case
(00:32:27) Ad
(00:33:25) ICE Detention Centers
(00:40:31) Magnolia Pit BBQ
You're listening to American Ground with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 11, 2025.
0:30 We disc...
(00:00:29) Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Death
(00:12:29) Ad Break
(00:13:28) The Problem with Karma
(00:22:59) Digging Deep - Caddo Parish Legal Case
(00:32:27) Ad
(00:33:25) ICE Detention Centers
(00:40:31) Magnolia Pit BBQ
You're listening to American Ground with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 11, 2025.
0:30 We disc...
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September 11, 2025 • 42 mins
(00:00:00) Charlie Kirk Assassination / Top 3 Things
(00:11:58) Ad Break
(00:22:29) An Attack on the First Amendment
(00:31:58) Ad Break
(00:33:01) Emotion-Driven Culture
(00:40:06) Suspect Video
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. In today's episode we talk about Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed in a shocking act of violence during an event a...
(00:11:58) Ad Break
(00:22:29) An Attack on the First Amendment
(00:31:58) Ad Break
(00:33:01) Emotion-Driven Culture
(00:40:06) Suspect Video
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. In today's episode we talk about Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed in a shocking act of violence during an event a...
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September 10, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. Today we break down the political and medical controversy surrounding Senator Bill Cassidy’s call for a blanket COVID-19 vaccine prescription in Louisiana. After helping confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—a well-known vaccine skeptic—as Trump’s Health Secretary, Cassidy now urges Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham to bypass traditional protocols and ...
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September 9, 2025 • 42 mins
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. Today we start with the collapse of local journalism in Louisiana. The decline in journalists threatens freedom, accountability, and community awareness, and why stories about school boards, sheriffs, and local taxes matter more to your daily life than headlines out of Washington. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- An audit reveals...
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