National Guard Coming to Louisiana & Cleo Fields Buys Oracle

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 3, 2025. 0:30 We discuss breaking news about Hamas agreeing to a deal — negotiated by President Trump — to release the remaining hostages from the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel.Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 80,000 Louisiana drivers are about to see their insurance rates go down.The Port Of New Orleans is expanding it's Foreign Trade Zone into St. Tammany Parish.Governor Jeff Landry has suspended the tolls on the new Belle Chase Bridge after numerous complaints from drivers.12:30 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.13:30 After publishing a column that struck a nerve, Louis was surprised when a reader who disagreed didn’t lash out—but instead invited him for a cup of coffee. What followed wasn’t confrontation, but connection.We dive into how digital communication—texts, emails, and social media—distorts tone and intent, making it easy to assume the worst and forget the humanity behind the words. They reflect on how sitting down face-to-face can restore empathy, understanding, and civility in a deeply divided nation. 23:00 We Dig Deep into Governor Jeff Landry’s plan to deploy the Louisiana National Guard to support police in the state’s largest cities — starting with New Orleans. With 1,000 troops requested through next September, the move aims to restore safety, rebuild trust, and send a clear message: crime will not be tolerated.We analyze statements from both the Louisiana National Guard and New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, highlighting a shared commitment to support, not takeover. We discuss how a visible National Guard presence represents not just law enforcement assistance, but leadership through action — a reminder that presence itself can influence change.32:30 Get Prodovite from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.33:30 We discuss allegations surrounding Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields’ recent stock trades—raising concerns about timing, transparency, and whether elected officials should be allowed to personally invest in the companies they oversee. The conversation digs into broader issues of insider trading, congressional privilege, and the double standards applied to political figures. From the Oracle-TikTok deal to comparisons with past demands for financial transparency from President Trump, we examine what’s legal versus what’s right—and why integrity in public office matters more than ever.