Bossier Schools, Dead Checks & Political Coronations

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 11, 2026. We tackle two jaw-dropping stories out of Louisiana and Washington, D.C. First, decades after the Civil Rights Act, Bossier Parish schools may still not be fully desegregated—a civil rights lawsuit sheds light on what some are calling a shocking failure to follow the law.Then, we pivot to Washington, where billions in federal funds were mistakenly—or fraudulently—sent to the deceased. Senator John Kennedy’s new “Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act,” now signed into law by President Trump, aims to save taxpayers over $1 billion a year. From local school controversies to federal spending scandals, this episode digs deep into the numbers, the policies, and the headlines the mainstream media often overlooks.Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Qualifying for the party primary elections this May began today.That includes candidates for Congress, Senate, State Supreme Court, Public Service Commission, and the BESE Board.The state of Louisiana is expected to spend more than $5 million cleaning up from last month's ice storm.New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is asking FEMA to keep the money flowing into the Big Easy.Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.We break down the heated debate in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race as Dr. John Fleming challenges the idea of “coronation” versus endorsement. With President Trump’s backing of Congresswoman Julia Letlow at the center, we explore what an endorsement really means, the power it carries in GOP primaries, and why voters are wary of being told a race is already decided. From campaign strategy to political optics, this is an unfiltered look at endorsements, anointments, and the influence of Trump in Louisiana politics.Louisiana leads the nation with carbon capture and sequestration projects—but are they really solving the climate crisis? We brek down why environmental groups call these projects a “false solution,” how state policies like Governor Landry’s moratorium play a role, and what it means for energy, industry, and the economy.Is Bossier Parish still a segregated school district? We dig deep into the decades-old NAACP lawsuit, examine the latest school demographics, and break down why federal oversight may no longer be necessary. Discover the facts behind the controversy over race, equity, and local control in Louisiana schools.Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.Do schools make the student—or do students make the schools? We dig into the Gator program, parental involvement, and what research—from Chicago lotteries to military base schools—reveals about student success. Race doesn’t determine outcomes; engaged parents do.Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio