Melania Documentary Shatters Records — So Why Is the Media Calling It a Flop?

Monday, February 9, 2026

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 6, 2026. 

0:30 We rip into the growing entitlement mindset among powerful politicians, zeroing in on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s executive order targeting ICE and comparing it to high-profile defiance from leaders like Gavin Newsom. Power corrupts, empathy erodes, and accountability disappears when elected officials start believing they deserve authority rather than serve at the will of the people. From sanctuary city policies and federal vs. local law to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, this political theater isn’t just unconstitutional — it’s dangerous, distracting, and could cost lives. 

9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 

• One of the terrorists involved in the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya was finally arrested today. Zubayr Al-Bakoush was arrested and extradited to the US, landing at Andrews Air Force base early Friday morning.
• The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals voided a lower courts ruling that blocked President Trump's anti-DEI orders.
• Republican Congressman Mark Amodei announced he's retiring from Congress and won't seek another term in office.

12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.

13:00 We break down a Department of Justice investigation into Georgia state legislators accused of COVID unemployment fraud and the clear pattern of corruption among Democratic lawmakers. We focus on three Georgia Democrats caught stealing thousands in pandemic unemployment benefits while fully employed and earning steady incomes — money meant for families who couldn’t pay rent or buy groceries during lockdowns. This wasn’t confusion or paperwork errors, but deliberate fraud, and Georgia is just one example of a nationwide problem of political abuse of COVID relief funds. 

16:00 We ask American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson if they are going to see “Melania,” the new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump. We dive into why the film — which follows the days leading up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration — has shattered box office expectations, becoming the top-grossing non-musical documentary of the past decade. From Melania’s privacy, intelligence, and fashion choices to her mystique, media treatment, and contrast with other First Ladies, the conversation explores why so many viewers are curious about the woman the press rarely portrays.

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23:00 We highlight a surprising admission from CNN data analyst Harry Enten: the MAGA movement isn’t going anywhere, even after Donald Trump leaves the White House. We break down why Make America Great Again was never just a slogan or a single candidate, but a long-building response to political elites, big government, and a ruling class disconnected from everyday Americans. Tracing a clear line from Ross Perot to the Tea Party to MAGA, this movement endures because it taps into core American values like national sovereignty, economic fairness, and representation over management. A blunt discussion on why MAGA outlives Trump — and why the American idea behind it can’t be canceled, mocked, or erased.

26:00 We Dig Deep into the media narrative surrounding Melania and why critics insist on calling a flop — despite the numbers saying the exact opposite. With over $7 million in its opening weekend, a top-three box office finish, and now surpassing $10 million in total gross, the film has become the highest-grossing documentary opening of the past decade. Compare the objective box office data with the open media hostility with headlines from major outlets that dismiss the film while ignoring the facts. We also highlight the stunning gap on Rotten Tomatoes — 8% approval from professional critics versus a 99% audience score — proof of a growing disconnect between legacy media and everyday viewers. 

32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20.

32:30 We react to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Queens town hall, where the congresswoman crossed a dangerous line — training activists on how to obstruct federal agents and dox law enforcement, while openly bragging about voting against funding the Department of Homeland Security. We question wheter AOC’s actions amount to encouraging illegal activity, raising serious concerns about aiding and abetting, obstruction of justice, and respect for the rule of law. But here's the core issue: you don’t get to ignore laws you don’t like, even if you’re a member of Congress.

35:00 Plus, it's Fake News Friday! We're putting you to the test with our weekly game of headlines—are they real news, fake news, or really fake news? From left-wing activists setting up their own “border patrols" to ICE headlines, Olympic Committee absurdity, witchcraft at GOP meetings, voter ID chaos, and Babylon Bee satire coming true, can you spot the fake news? Play along, keep score, and share your results with us on Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanGroundRadio.

39:30 We take aim at Billie Eilish’s “no one is illegal on stolen land” comment, pointing out the irony after the Tongva Tribe publicly noted that her $3 million mansion sits on their ancestral land. We unpack the logical fallout of the “stolen land” argument, questioning where it ends and what it means for property rights, immigration debates, and the rule of law. 

41:00 And we finish off with a record-breaking journey that will make you say, "Whoa! " 

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