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 sign of something more coordinated?
9:49 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- Federal Flood Insurance subsidies could end next week if the Federal Government doesn't pass a continuing resolution.
- Early Voting for the October 11th election begins this weekend.
- A man in Caddo Parish attempted to impersonate an officer at Captain Shreve High School.
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13:47 After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, we dig into how the media’s use of false labels and distorted headlines fuels division and violence—from misleading coverage of Speaker Mike Johnson to twisted reporting on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
18:02 Shreveport filmaker Alexander Jeffrey joins us to talk about his new film The Power of Pickleball. From the sport’s quirky 1965 origins to its COVID-era boom, Jeffrey shares how pickleball has built community, grown worldwide, and sparked big local investments—including Shreveport’s $10 million project.
23:27 We break down how local headlines twist words for clicks. From Speaker Mike Johnson’s comments on legal migrant worker visas to Shreveport City Councilman Grayson Butcher’s remarks on censorship, they highlight how context gets lost—and how readers are left with misleading narratives.
26:45 We Dig Deep into recent coverage from the Shreveport-Bossier Advocate and what it gets wrong about Louisiana’s legal battles. The spotlight turns to Solicitor General J. Benjamin Aguinnaga—an emerging figure in state politics—who is set to argue a Voting Rights Act case before the U.S. Supreme Court. What’s at stake for Louisiana, and why does the framing of these stories matter?
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33:43 We react to news of Starbucks closing nearly 900 locations nationwide, including in New Orleans. Is it really about tariffs on imported coffee beans, as one University of Houston professor suggests? We break down what these closures reveal about the economy, business strategy, and the stories that shape public perception.
36:38 Plus, we have a little fun guessing the most popular sports to play in America. Play along!
40:44 And we finish off with finish the episode with a word from Magnolia Pit BBQ.
