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AGR - Louisiana Edition

AGR - Louisiana Edition

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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.





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  • What Candidates Avoid Says Everything

    What Candidates Avoid Says Everything
    Mar 19 2026
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    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show March 18, 2026.

    We open today’s show with a simple idea: if you really want to understand a candidate, don’t just listen to what they say—watch what they do… and what they avoid. That brings us straight into Louisiana’s Senate race, where the debate over debates is telling us everything. Who’s willing to show up? Who’s setting conditions? And what does that say about who thinks they’re winning—and who still has something to prove?

    From there, we hit the “Three Things You Need to Know,” including an oil spill that’s shutting down oyster harvesting in parts of the state, new findings on non-citizens showing up on Louisiana’s voter rolls, and a statewide push to celebrate America’s 250th birthday through acts of service and community pride.

    We also spend time on a major shift happening in the workforce. Louisiana lawmakers are starting to recognize what many already see: the future isn’t just white-collar—it’s blue-collar too. So why aren’t we investing more in trade education, apprenticeships, and the jobs that are actually in demand?

    Then we get into something deeper—fatherhood. Not policy. Not programs. Culture. What happens when fathers aren’t in the home, and why throwing money at the problem won’t fix what’s really broken.

    Plus, we cover:
    • The surprising—and deadly—start to the Amtrak Mardi Gras rail line
    • Why Louisiana’s culture and music story is bigger than just New Orleans
    • A breakdown of minimum wage by state—and what the numbers really reveal
    • And a heated conversation about “voter suppression” and whether it actually exists
    It’s one of those episodes where everything connects—politics, culture, responsibility, and the bigger question of where we’re headed as a state and a country.

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

    Louisiana shuts down some oyster harvesting areas after oil spill raises contamination fears

    Lafayette launches "250 Acts of Pride or Service"


    Governor Landry releases video about John Fleming on Carbon Capture, loyalty to Trump
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  • No Paper Trail, No Trust? Louisiana’s Voting System Challenged

    No Paper Trail, No Trust? Louisiana’s Voting System Challenged
    Mar 19 2026
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    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show March 17, 2026.

    In this episode of American Ground Radio, we start close to home with a major lawsuit in Louisiana that raises serious questions about election integrity and transparency.

    We break down the challenge to the state’s voting system—one that relies entirely on electronic machines with no paper trail—and ask a fundamental question: if elections are supposed to be public and verifiable, how can voters trust a system they can’t actually see? It’s not about left vs. right—it’s about confidence in the process itself.

    We also cover the top three things you need to know before tomorrow, including billions needed to fix New Orleans’ water system, local governments looking to sell off public parks, and taxpayer dollars being handed to a pro football team—sparking a bigger conversation about priorities and accountability.

    Then we head to Baton Rouge for an inside look at the legislative session, featuring an interview with State Representative Raymond Cruz. From property rights and carbon capture debates to school choice and innovative ideas like gold-backed transactions, we explore the big ideas shaping Louisiana’s future.

    In our Digging Deep segment, we take a closer look at a new Senate race poll—and why every candidate seems to be “winning” depending on who paid for the numbers. We break down what push polling really is, what the data actually tells us, and why the only consistent trend might surprise you.

    We also tackle a tough and thought-provoking issue: whether terminally ill inmates should be granted early release. Is it compassion—or does it undermine justice? It’s a powerful discussion about where accountability ends and mercy begins.

    And in the final stretch, we push back on media narratives surrounding immigration and labor shortages. Are industries really struggling because of visa limits—or is there a bigger story about wages, workforce participation, and enforcing the law?


    Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!
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  • A New Louisiana Law About Walking and Phones?

    A New Louisiana Law About Walking and Phones?
    Mar 17 2026
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    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show March 16, 2026.

    On today’s episode, we start with a simple question that turns into a much bigger conversation about freedom: Do you have the right to be an idiot? It sounds funny, but it leads us straight into a real debate happening in the Louisiana Legislature. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would fine pedestrians for looking at their phones while crossing the street. We talk about why distracted walking is definitely a bad idea—but also why not every bad decision needs to be turned into a law. In a free society, sometimes the freedom to make mistakes is part of the deal.

    From there we run the issue through the lens of the United States Declaration of Independence and the idea of personal responsibility. When government starts legislating common sense, where does it stop? We explore how the “nanny state” mindset can creep into everyday life—and why consequences, not regulations, are often the best teacher.

    In the Top Three Things You Need to Know Before Tomorrow, we cover a financial crisis in New Orleans that has city leaders asking the sewer and water board to return $14 million in unused funds, the sale of the tallest building in Shreveport after years of financial trouble, and a new $1.4 billion project in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana that aims to turn garbage and crop waste into jet fuel—creating high-paying jobs while pushing new energy technology forward.

    We discuss a serious bill backed by Liz Murrill and Senator Heather Cloud that would criminalize AI-generated child exploitation material. As artificial intelligence evolves faster than the law, we explain why updating the rules may be necessary to keep predators from exploiting new technology.

    In our Digging Deep segment, we break down a proposal from Senator Regina Barrow to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage and why the economics behind minimum wage laws often ignore how businesses actually hire workers—especially those trying to get their very first job.

    We also tackle claims that immigration enforcement under Donald Trump is causing a labor shortage in Louisiana’s crawfish industry. Is that really a crisis—or is the labor market simply adjusting in a way that could benefit American workers?

    And finally, we look at a proposal from Governor Jeff Landry to position Louisiana for the future of nuclear energy as demand for electricity skyrockets.

    From personal freedom and government overreach to jobs, energy, and the future of technology, we cover it all at American Ground Radio.

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

    New Orleans asks SWBNO to return $14M amid cash crunch

    Regions Tower in downtown Shreveport sold to Wilmington Trust for more than $15 million

    $1.4B St. Charles facility plans to make jet fuel from waste materials


    Senate bill proposed to raise state minimum wage
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