The Battle for Louisiana's Offshore Billions

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 15, 2026.Should Louisiana finally get its fair share? We kick things off with a look at a bipartisan effort to expand Louisiana's control over offshore waters—and the billions of dollars in energy royalties that could come with it. We explain why Texas and Florida have enjoyed a decades-long advantage and why lawmakers say it's time to level the playing field.We also cover the latest headlines from around Louisiana, including flooding in New Orleans caused by human error, a Baton Rouge councilman facing corruption charges, and Louisiana's swift water rescue teams deploying to help flood victims in Texas.Later, we discuss teacher pay raises in St. Tammany Parish, why local economic growth may be the key to better schools across the state, and how Meta's investment in Richland Parish is already delivering life-changing bonuses for educators.Plus, we react to Joe Biden's upcoming memoir, debate whether politics is keeping some parents from taking advantage of new investment accounts for their children, examine the Pentagon's new testosterone screening policy for service members, and discuss President Trump's latest comments on Iran and what they could mean for America's role in the Middle East.May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!