Who Should Pay for Louisiana's AI Boom?

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 17, 2026.In this episode of American Ground Radio, we tackle a proposal that could hit Louisiana families where it hurts most—their electric bills. We break down Entergy's request to spend billions on power grid upgrades tied to massive AI data centers and ask the question everyone should be asking: who should actually pay the bill?We also cover the Louisiana Supreme Court's fast-tracked fight over New Orleans judgeships, a federal indictment involving millions of dollars allegedly stolen from a Baton Rouge-area charter school, and Shreveport Regional Airport's push to become an international gateway.Plus, we discuss whether legislative performance matters more than demographic representation, why Louisiana's new law making it easier for teens to get a first job is a win for families, and the irony of Olive Garden requiring photo ID for unlimited pasta while some still oppose voter ID laws.In the second half of the show, we examine a bizarre U.S. Senate candidate debate in Maine, react to Karen Bass's controversial comments about homelessness and meth use, explore America's most-visited national parks, and discuss whether Congress should ban members from having relationships with staff.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!