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.
12:30 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.
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.
32:00 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.
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.
Follow us: americangroundradio.com
Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio
Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio
