National Guard Extended in New Orleans + Iran Threat Monitoring

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 March 2, 2026.We break down the Louisiana State Police's active monitoring of potential domestic threats tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict, including the risk of sleeper cells or lone actors entering through open borders. We discuss the recent shooting in Austin, Texas, where a man wearing an Iranian flag T-shirt opened fire on a crowd (killing two, wounding 14), and why incidents like this highlight the real-world implications of unsecured borders even when major conflicts seem far away.We cover the ongoing Louisiana National Guard deployment in New Orleans, extended through August to combat violent crime in high-risk areas (with 350 soldiers currently active), and local updates like Shreveport's water main break causing low pressure and a boil notice—along with expected infrastructure upgrades from incoming data center investments. S&P also upgraded Shreveport's credit outlook from negative to stable, signaling fiscal improvement.We examine pre-filed bills in the Louisiana legislature, including one to fine pedestrians $25 for using cell phones while crossing streets (aimed at distracted walking safety), and another to allow the governor to suspend judges or DAs for incompetence (with Senate approval), raising separation-of-powers concerns.We also look at AT&T's $45 million investment to boost cell service inside Tiger Stadium, making calls and texts more reliable during LSU games.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!