You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for January 28, 2026.
0:30 A bizarre confrontation at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota town hall is raising more questions than answers. After a man allegedly sprayed her with what authorities later suggested may have been apple cider vinegar, we dig into why the incident doesn’t pass the smell test. Why wasn’t the room cleared? Why wasn’t medical attention sought immediately? And why would someone risk federal prison over vinegar in the first place? We explore security protocols for members of Congress, the reality of chemical threats, and whether this episode reflects a broader pattern of manufactured victimhood in progressive politics. Comparing the moment to past political hoaxes, we ask the uncomfortable question: was this a genuine attack—or something staged for grievance politics and media headlines?
9:30 Plus we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know.
- The Federal Reserve Kept Interest rates steady this week.This follows three consecutive cuts made by the Fed since September.The interest rate remains between 3.5 an 3.75%.
- The State of Virginia's redistricting effort has been blocked.
- The Department of Education says both California and Minnesota have violated Title IX of the Civil Rights Act by insisting that boys and men are allowed to play sports on girls and women's teams.
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13:00 California’s rebuilding failure after the Los Angeles wildfires is taking center stage as a stunning display of government incompetence. With only about 20 homes rebuilt out of thousands destroyed, we just have to ask: what is California doing? Layers of state, county, and city regulations have turned recovery into a bureaucratic nightmare—and President Trump stepped in with an executive order to fast-track rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon. It just goes to show the contrast between a once-functional, get-things-done America and today’s regulatory gridlock.
16:00 Are charismatic parents a hidden superpower? American Mamas — Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a viral idea comparing social confidence to growing up bilingual—something you absorb naturally when it’s modeled every day at home. From outgoing moms and thoughtful, confident dads to shy kids learning the ropes at birthday parties and family gatherings, the conversation explores how social skills are taught, corrected, and reinforced over time. The Mamas share real-life parenting stories and discuss the balance between confidence and introversion. It’s a warm, honest discussion about raising socially capable kids in a world where confidence isn’t taught in a classroom—but learned at home.
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23:00 Jeff Bezos didn’t buy The Washington Post as a passion project—and we break down why the free market is now forcing a reckoning. As the paper sheds hundreds of jobs amid ongoing financial losses, the real problem isn’t politics, it’s trust. From Russiagate headlines that never panned out to COVID-era reporting that proved wrong, Americans stopped subscribing when legacy media stopped telling the truth and started talking down to their audience. We take a look at media credibility, collapsing subscriptions, advertiser flight, and why the Washington Post—and mainstream media as a whole—must adapt or disappear if it wants to survive in today’s news economy.
26:00 Where you get your news may matter more than what you thi
