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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 18, 2026.
0:30 A headline from the Washington Times claims ICE use-of-force incidents jumped 353% after President Trump returned to office — and the media is running with it. But is this a scandal… or a statistics game?
As immigration enforcement ramps up and arrests surge, we dig into what those explosive percentages really mean — and what key context is being left out. And we raise a bigger question: why aren’t we hearing as much about the spike in violent attacks against ICE officers?
This segment takes on media framing, immigration enforcement, use-of-force data, and the political narrative shaping the debate — asking whether Americans are getting facts, or just headlines designed to provoke outrage.
9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- The first Domestic Terrorism case against members of ANTIFA was quickly declared a mistrial this week.
- Leftist Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from undoing a costly and ineffective set of policies at the EPA.
- Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is being accused of having an illicit affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.
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13:00 A reporter from CBS asked Karoline Leavitt when President Trump had ever been falsely accused of racism — and the question itself left us wondering: was that supposed to be serious?
We break down the exchange, the long-running “racism” narrative surrounding President Trump, and how media framing often assumes the conclusion before asking the question. From “very fine people” to “Jim Crow 2.0” claims from Chuck Schumer, we examine how accusations become headlines — and headlines become accepted truth.
16:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson tackle a question that hits deeper than it sounds: would you rather be wealthy with no friends… or poor with true friends?
We explore what really matters — money, status, and success, or loyalty, faith, and authentic relationships. From small-town perspective shifts to the pressures of elite culture, we talk about the difference between having everything… and having your people.
In a world obsessed with fame, fortune, and influence, we ask what’s actually worth holding onto — and what might cost more than it’s worth.
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