Louisiana's 5th District Race Just Got More Complicated

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 9, 2026.We open with the rapidly evolving race for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District as State Senator Stuart Cathey officially enters the contest following the state's court-ordered redistricting. We break down how the new map has reshaped the race, who's in, who's still a question mark, and what it means for voters across North Louisiana.We also cover the latest developments in the legal battle surrounding Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as the state Supreme Court appoints a new judge to oversee the politically charged case against her. Plus, New Orleans backs away from requesting another state bailout, and we discuss what the city's financial troubles could mean going forward.Then we're joined by Mark Rohde of Cumberland Ministries to talk about the life-changing impact fathers have on families, the ministry's work transforming one of the toughest neighborhoods in the Ark-La-Tex, and how a simple seasoning brand is helping spread hope throughout the community.Also in today's show: another political corruption case out of Illinois, the Democratic Party's scramble to replace its Senate candidate in Maine, why China suddenly wants Iran to honor its ceasefire agreement, a look at the world's biggest oil importers, and a troubling free speech confrontation between Christian street preachers and police officers in Fort Worth.All that and more on this episode of American Ground Radio.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!