Israeli Hostages Released, Katie Porter's Issues, & Marco Rubio

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 14, 2025. 

0:30 A federal judge has ruled that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard to defend ICE facilities from violent attacks. What happens when unelected judges can stop a president from protecting federal property and law enforcement officers?

10:00 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 

• President Trump is in the Middle East to oversee the implementation of the first steps of his peace agreement.
• President Trump ordered Sec. of War Pete Hegseth to pay the troops even though Democrats in Congress have shut down the government.
• The Trump administration has cut 20% of the workforce of the Department of Education.

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13:30 We react to a trending story about mixed orientation marriages — where one spouse identifies as straight and the other as gay. As the media celebrates these unions as a modern evolution of love, we have to ask: Is this genuine commitment, or a social experiment built on identity labels?

16:30 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson react to the emotional videos of Israeli hostages being reunited with their families — scenes of joy, relief, and divine grace that have moved millions around the world. The Mamas reflect on the faith, perseverance, and leadership that made these reunions possible, giving thanks to God and recognizing the unlikely figures — from President Trump to Jared Kushner — who helped open the door to peace.

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23:30 We tackle the latest internet chatter surrounding Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, and the Middle East — including wild claims that the former president wants to turn Gaza into a luxury resort lined with Trump hotels. Is there truth to it, or just more conspiracy fuel?

26:30 We Dig Deep into Katie Porter’s latest political missteps and what they mean for her gubernatorial ambitions in California. From a tense interview where she threatened to walk out, to resurfaced videos of her berating staffers, we analyze how Porter’s abrasive reputation is affecting her standing with voters. We also explore the double standards in political coverage—how media perception can differ based on gender—and what her history of anger management issues might mean for her future in politics.

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33:30 Representative Ilhan Omar has endorsed Somali-American candidate Omar Fateh for mayor of Minneapolis — a self-described democratic socialist. We unpack what this endorsement reveals about the shifting political landscape in Minnesota, and how decades of demographic and cultural changes have shaped the city’s identity.

36:00 We take a look at Marco Rubio’s tenure as Secretary of State and  his transformation from political rival to key diplomat in the Trump administration. We discuss his approach to America First foreign policy, his effectiveness compared to historical Secretaries of State like Thomas Jefferson, James Baker, and George Marshall, and contrast him with recent officeholders.

40:30 Speaker Mike Johnson took to the microphone today, declaring what he says many Americans already feel — that the Democratic Party has lost its direction. Even a couple of Democrats are straying from the main message and saying, “Whoa!” 

42:00 And we finish off with some words of wisdom from Chirstopher Columbus.

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