Charlie Kirk, Shreveport's Silence, & the Chevron Lawsuit

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 12, 2025. 0:30 We reflect on the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We dive into the controversy around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, explaining how many of Kirk’s comments have been taken out of context. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. A new poll from Fox 8 in New Orleans says the mayor's race is Helena Moreno's to lose.Southern University has suspended one of its professors over comments she posted on social media after the murder of Charlie Kirk. According to the latest Free Speech Rankings list from FIRE, free speech is improving at LSU. 12:30  Improve your cognitive experience with Brain Reward from Victory Nutrition International. You get 20% off if you go to vni.life/agr and use the code agr20. 13:30 We react to the silence from Shreveport’s Democratic city council members following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. While Louisiana leaders across the state condemned the violence and offered condolences, Shreveport’s council refused even a bipartisan statement denouncing political violence. 23:00 Plus, we share some encouraging news for Louisiana drivers: road fatalities in 2024 dropped to their lowest level in five years. We Dig Deep into the legal battle over Louisiana's eroding coastline betwee Plaquemines Parish and Chevron. The federal government has now sided with Chevron, arguing the company acted under federal contracts critical to the war effort in World War II. If the Supreme Court agrees, the case would move to federal court and likely be dismissed under immunity for federal contractors.32:30 Absorb more good stuff and detoxify the bad stuff with N-Sorb. Go to vni.life/agr. Use the code agr20 for 20% off. 33:30 Plus, we guess which states were at the top of the Education Freedom Report Card. Play along! 40:30 And we finish off with Magnolia Pit BBQ in Shreveport. They've got house-made rubs, sauces, and Louisiana-style barbecue that delivers bold, soulful flavors you won’t find anywhere else.Follow us: americangroundradio.comFacebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadioInstagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio