CBS Radio Shutdown, Comey Subpoena, and Media Trust Crisis

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for March 20, 2026.  In this episode, we start with a major shift in the media landscape—one that signals far more than a simple business decision. After nearly a century on the air, CBS News is shutting down its radio division, marking the end of an era that dates back to 1927. But is this really about changing technology… or something deeper? We dig into the collapse of legacy media, exploring how trust—not just revenue—may be at the heart of the decline. From the fallout of past controversies to the growing perception of bias, the conversation turns to whether mainstream outlets can regain credibility in an age where audiences have more choices—and higher expectations—than ever before. Is CBS capable of turning things around, or is this just the beginning of a larger unraveling? From there, we break down the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, including a grand jury subpoena involving former FBI Director James Comey, new questions surrounding a Secret Service security failure, and a legal ruling that could impact a high-profile governor’s race in California. We also take a closer look at the growing divide in politics and culture—from a heated Senate primary battle in Texas to concerns about how ideology is shaping public discourse and policy. In today’s American Mamas segment, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson weigh in on a controversial question: should students be allowed to leave school to participate in political protests? The discussion dives into parental authority, school responsibility, and whether activism is being encouraged—or exploited—in today’s classrooms. Plus, we explore the consequences of a digital world where “the internet is forever,” unpack a shocking report on undisclosed government spending, and take a hard look at government waste with a jaw-dropping infrastructure project in California. And of course, we wrap things up with Fake News Friday, where the headlines get wild and the line between truth and fiction gets even blurrier. It’s a fast-moving, thought-provoking episode that connects media, politics, culture, and accountability—asking the bigger question behind it all: what happens when the institutions people once trusted no longer feel trustworthy? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.