Shreveport Tragedy Sparks Tough Questions | Fauci Under Fire & New Orleans Judges Accused

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for August 3, 2026.Before diving into the day's biggest political headlines, we open with two heartbreaking tragedies in Shreveport that claimed the lives of two young people. We have an honest conversation about where responsibility begins, debating whether these incidents reflect failures in parenting, gun safety, culture, or something even deeper. From there, we cover the failed recall effort against Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards, a troubling financial audit in St. Mary Parish, and the Louisiana law that appears to benefit only one state legislator by wiping away an ethics fine.We also examine Attorney General Liz Murrill's push to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci over his COVID-era testimony, explosive allegations that New Orleans judges ignored repeated ankle monitor violations that preceded violent crimes, and why confidence in the justice system depends on accountability.Nationally, we discuss former Vice President Mike Pence backing President Trump's tougher stance on Iran, Stephen A. Smith publicly apologizing to Kyrie Irving over the COVID vaccine debate, rising antisemitic attacks in New York City, and what those numbers say about the city's leadership.Plus, we wrap up with some lighter moments, including which states give students the longest summer vacations and the unbelievable story of a man who somehow survived jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge.May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.