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  • Bossier City Holds NGOs Accountable for Spending

    Bossier City Holds NGOs Accountable for Spending
    Nov 7 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for November 6, 2025.

    0:30 The state of Louisiana has agreed to let New Orleans borrow $125 million to keep the city afloat — without taking control of its finances. We unpack what that really means for taxpayers and why some say it’s rewarding bad behavior rather than fixing a broken system. We discuss Treasurer John Fleming's plan, the role of Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack, and Governor Jeff Landry’s call for fiscal oversight.

    9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
    • Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming says there is a framework in place for the city of New Orleans to be able to borrow $125 million without the state of Louisiana taking over the financial operations of the state's largest city.
    • Firefighters in Jefferson Parish packed into the Parish courthouse to demand pay raises.
    • Baton Rouge Mayor President Sid Edwards named Christel Slaughter to be the next Chief Administrative officer of the city.
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      13:00 We unpack how Zoran Mamdani’s stunning win as New York City’s mayor-elect signals a dangerous shift in America’s mindset — from self-reliance to government dependence. Mamdani didn’t win on ideology, but on the promise of comfort, selling voters the illusion that socialism can fix what hard work once did.

      22:30 We break down the confusing announcement of Verge Ausberry as LSU’s new athletic director. From “interim” to “acting” to “permanent,” the back-and-forth leaves fans scratching their heads — and highlights a key lesson in leadership: confidence and clarity matter.

      26:00 We Dig Deep into a new ordinance in Bossier City limiting taxpayer dollars to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). With a cap of 0.5% of the city’s general fund and a $20,000 maximum per NGO, the ordinance aims to ensure government funds are spent wisely, transparently, and with accountability.

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      32:30 We celebrate Louisiana’s rise to 31st in the nation for overall competitiveness, up six spots from last year, according to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index. Policy changes under Governor Jeff Landry—like lowering individual income taxes—and business-friendly measures are improving the state’s economic environment.

      35:30 Plus, we have a little fun guessing which states have the best overall tax structure according to the Tax Foundation. Play along!


      40:00 And we end today's show with Brian Kelly's depature from LSU.

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  • Representative Raymond Crews Talks Redistricting and the Implications of Mamdani's Win

    Representative Raymond Crews Talks Redistricting and the Implications of Mamdani's Win
    Nov 6 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for November 5,2025.

    0:30 We react to Zohran Mamdani's victory and fiery acceptance speech. He's promising free childcare, rent freezes, but how will this extreme turn toward big government damage New York and cities across the nation?

    9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
    • 25 illegal aliens were arrested during an ICE Raid in Harvey, Louisiana last week.
    • The City of New Orleans is changing its mind again, and now will ask the state for $125 million to cover its bills.
    • The Bossier City Council rejected a proposal to allow residents to have backyard chickens.
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    13:30 California just passed Proposition 50, which hands redistricting power back to the state legislature starting in 2026—undoing reforms that had shifted map-drawing to an independent commission. The move effectively reopens the door to partisan gerrymandering, allowing Democrats to reshape congressional boundaries in their favor. California currently has nine Republican-held districts, but Prop 50 could erase as many as five of them, further entrenching one-party control.

    15:30 State Representative Raymond Crews joins us in the studio to discuss the Louisiana legislature’s brief special session, which focused on moving spring election dates to give the U.S. Supreme Court more time to rule on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. We dig into the high-stakes implications of that decision—both for Louisiana’s congressional maps and for redistricting nationwide. Crews explains that while the timeline remains uncertain, the Court’s ruling could reshape how race factors into map drawing across the country.

    23:00 There’s no such thing as a free lunch. New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is making a lot of promises, but every so-called free benefit comes at a cost paid by taxpayers, business owners, and job creators. As high taxes and progressive policies continue to drive residents out of New York City, the discussion turns to where those fleeing are headed—states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee that offer lower taxes and greater opportunity.

    26:30 We Dig Deep into the Louisiana Department of Health's announcement that SNAP benefits will resume statewide. While the move offers short-term relief to families in need, we question the sustainability of this "solution." The USDA’s contingency fund—just enough to cover half a month of nationwide benefits—is being tapped after political pressure, showing how fragile and politicized government assistance has become. And what about the unintended consequences of decades of welfare expansion: dependency, bloated bureaucracies, and declining charitable engagement?

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    32:30 If you need an example of how throwing more money at a problem doesn't guarantee sucess, take a look at the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys, one of the richest franchises in sports, still struggle on the field—just as government programs with billion-dollar budgets fail to deliver real results.

    35:30 Plus, we have a little fun guessing which states have the most Republicans in Congress. Play along!

    40:00 And we finish off with new data from the National Association of Realtors showing that first-time homebuyers now make up just 21% of all buyers—a record low.

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  • Senator Bill Cassidy Talks Schumer Shutdown and Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith on Crime Response

    Senator Bill Cassidy Talks Schumer Shutdown and Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith on Crime Response
    Nov 5 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for November 4, 2025.

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  • Senator John Kennedy Submits Bill Banning Congressman and Senator Pay During Shutdown

    Senator John Kennedy Submits Bill Banning Congressman and Senator Pay During Shutdown
    Nov 4 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for November 3, 2025.
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  • Daylight Saving & Democrat Issues

    Daylight Saving & Democrat Issues
    Nov 3 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 31, 2025.
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  • Julie Emerson Interview & Sam Brock Interview

    Julie Emerson Interview & Sam Brock Interview
    Nov 3 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 30, 2025.
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  • New Orleans Economy & Hurricanes

    New Orleans Economy & Hurricanes
    Oct 30 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 29, 2025.
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  • Jeff Landry Interview, Gerrymandering, & SNAP Benefits

    Jeff Landry Interview, Gerrymandering, & SNAP Benefits
    Oct 29 2025
    You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for October 28, 2025.
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    43 m