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Joey Hudson / Just The Truth

Joey Hudson is a conservative Christian, successful businessman and experienced broadcaster who has a passion for seeking the truth in today’s chaotic world. Combining his interest in politics and religion, Joey brings faith, wisdom and keen insight with his straightforward, no nonsense style of talk heard by audiences across the country as a guest speaker, TV guest as well as hosting his own radio show for a decade.

Latest Episodes:

From Victoria’s Inner Harbour to NYC Policy: Government Grocery Stores Don’t Work (Ep 514) Aug 22, 2025

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Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

I’m on the rail of a ship easing into Victoria, British Columbia—glass-calm Inner Harbour, floatplanes skimming in, Parliament & the Empress glowing like a postcard. We tour the harbor causeway, Fisherman’s Wharf, Butchart Gardens, Beacon Hill Park (Mile Zero), and more—then pivot to policy: Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s plan for government-run grocery stores. Sounds compassionate—until taxpayers foot the bill. We walk through Kansas City’s city-owned grocery that burned $17M+ and still shuttered, and explain why when private grocers fail, investors take the loss—but when government grocers fail, you do.

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Alaska’s Salmon Capital & SC’s Streets: Ketchikan Travel Notes + Homeless Policy Talk (Ep 513) Aug 21, 2025

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Today I’m on the rail of a ship in Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, cedar on the hills, and Ketchikan (“Salmon Capital of the World”) straight ahead. We set the scene: Creek Street boardwalks, towering totems, the Tongass National Forest, and floatplanes bound for Misty Fjords. Then we pivot home: Greenville’s proposed homeless ordinance—public camping, sidewalks, and panhandling—and how to balance public safety with dignity, treatment, and real exits from the street. Guest: Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries.

What’s inside

Ketchikan’s heritage: Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian stories in formline art and totems
Only-in-Ketchikan sights: Creek Street, eagles on the tide, Misty Fjords by floatplane
Fun facts: 12+ feet of rain/year, 5 salmon species, no roads off-island
Greenville’s ordinance basics: camping, obstruction, aggressive panhandling
Shelter capacity, mental health & addiction treatment, and faith-based partnerships
Ryan Duerk on what actually moves people from street to stability

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Broadcastin from Sitka, Alaska and Jeff Scott on Going from Clemson Football to Custom Homes (Ep 512) Aug 20, 2025

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Live from Sitka, Alaska: spruce-lined shores, Bald Eagles over Sitka Sound, and the history of the Alaska Purchase and Tlingit culture at Sitka National Historical Park. Joey sets the scene—Russian Bishop’s House, totem trails, and no roads in or out—before welcoming former Clemson coach Jeff Scott. Jeff shares how playbooks became blueprints: leadership, team culture, project management, craftsmanship, and serving homeowners in the Upstate. If you love Alaska, college football, or building something that lasts, this episode’s for you.

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ZipRider Thrills to Capitol Chills: SC’s Potential Map Shake-Up (Ep 511) Aug 19, 2025

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Broadcasting from Icy Strait Point near Hoonah, Alaska—where Tlingit culture, humpback whales, and the mile-long ZipRider meet the wild Inside Passage. Then we pivot home: Rep. John McCravy explains how mid-decade redistricting could reshape South Carolina’s 7 congressional districts.

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Alaska’s Juneau Deep Dive & South Carolina’s Hands-Free Rules (Ep 510) Aug 18, 2025

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I’m coming to you from the deck of a ship on Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, glassy water, mountains rising straight from the sea. Today’s stop: Juneau, the roadless state capital tucked between Gastineau Channel and the Coast Mountains. We hit Juneau’s gold-rush roots, living Tlingit heritage, the Mendenhall Glacier, wildlife (eagles, whales, bears), and can’t-miss facts (Mount Roberts Tramway!). Then we pivot home to the Carolinas with Master Trooper Ridgeway (SCHP) on South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law—what counts as hands-free, how it’ll be enforced, and penalties.

Chapters
00:00 Opening from Alaska’s Inside Passage
00:40 Juneau setting the scene (no roads in/out)
02:00 Gold-rush history & Treadwell Mine
03:00 Becoming the capital
03:30 Tlingit legacy & culture
04:30 Nature: Mendenhall Glacier & wildlife
06:00 Fun facts to wow your friends
07:30 Life in Juneau today
08:20 Closing reflection
09:10 SC’s new hands-free law ft. Master Trooper Ridgeway

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WEEKEND:RIZE Prevention | Fentanyl Awareness, Narcan & School Programs (Ep 509) Aug 16, 2025

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RIZE Prevention equips families, schools & communities with evidence-based programs, trainings & tools to prevent youth substance use and build resilience.
Join a community coalition reducing underage drinking, vaping & opioid misuse through data-driven education, parent guides, school trainings & events.
Free resources, fentanyl awareness, Narcan training, and school programs focused on prevention, mental wellness, and safer choices for kids & teens.
From classroom curricula to parent workshops & peer leadership, RIZE Prevention delivers practical tools to stop substance misuse before it starts.
Empower youth and support parents with prevention education, overdose response training, and community partnerships that promote healthy futures.

Feds at Newsom Rally, DOJ “Sandwich” Firing & Trump–Putin Alaska Summit (Ep 508) Aug 15, 2025

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Border Patrol showed up outside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s anti-Trump rally in Los Angeles—and made an arrest on camera. Was it intimidation or standard enforcement? We break down what the law allows, where the “sensitive locations” rules stand, and the First Amendment stakes.

Then: AG Pam Bondi’s unannounced trip to South Carolina’s Upstate for a closed-door huddle with sheriffs, federal agents, and members of Congress—what was discussed (fentanyl, trafficking, prison contraband, ICAC, immigration partnerships), and how it ties to the broader DC federalization push.

Plus: the viral Subway sandwich assault on a federal officer—now identified as a former DOJ international affairs specialist. He’s out of a job and facing a felony. We cover the charge, fallout, and the numbers behind DC’s crime lethality that fueled the federal takeover.

Finally: Trump–Putin in Anchorage. What a potential deal could include (Ukraine cease-fire contours, nuclear talks with New START expiring), Zelenskyy’s counter-pressure tour, and the global stakes if talks succeed—or collapse.

#Newsom #BorderPatrol #DOJ #PamBondi #SouthCarolina #DCCrime #Trump #Putin #Anchorage #Ukraine #LawAndOrder #Politics

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Melania v. Hunter, Comer Targets Clinton in Epstein Probe, SC Map Moves, & Homeless Crackdowns in DC/Greenville (Ep 507) Aug 14, 2025

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Today on Just the Truth Podcast: Melania Trump’s lawyers put Hunter Biden on $1B notice over an Epstein rumor (she’s demanding a retraction/apology); Chairman James Comer names Bill Clinton his “prime suspect” in the Epstein probe (Clinton denies wrongdoing); Rep. John McCravy joins us on possible SC redistricting that could end Rep. Clyburn’s safe seat; plus the DC–Greenville debate over homeless encampment crackdowns—accountability vs. compassion; and why city-run grocery stores keep failing.

Chapters
00:00 Open & rundown
00:45 Melania v. Hunter (defamation demand)
04:30 Comer targets Clintons in Epstein probe (subpoenas)
08:40 DC public-safety takeover & encampment policy
14:30 Greenville’s next steps on homelessness
20:10 City-run grocery cautionary tale
26:00 Guest: Rep. John McCravy on SC maps
34:00 Your calls & texts

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Schiff Leak Bombshell, DC Police Showdown, CDC Shooter Manifesto, Sheriff vs. Judge, & SNAP Limits (Ep 506) Aug 13, 2025

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In today's Just the Truth Podcast Joey breaks down the White House–amplified whistleblower claim that Rep. Adam Schiff okayed leaking derogatory Trump intel during “Russiagate,” as DC braces for a clash over President Trump’s temporary federal control of policing. We cover Mayor Muriel Bowser’s response on the MPD chain of command, the CDC rampage update (shooter’s manifesto & father’s guns), a North Carolina–Florida “dueling sheriffs” fight over a lowered bond in a child-sex case, and why at least 12 states (including South Carolina) just got USDA approval to restrict certain SNAP/food-stamp purchases. Plus: your calls, texts, and voicemails.

Block 1 — White House backs Dem whistleblower alleging Adam Schiff green-lit leaks; DC takeover: chain-of-command confusion & the looming Bowser–Trump standoff
Block 2 — “Dueling Sheriffs”: Flagler County, FL slams a NC judge over bond; Macon County Sheriff explains NC extradition & bond law
Block 3 — DC crime fight: National Guard, MPD federalization, media dust-ups; op-ed reactions; what fixes actually reduce violent crime
Block 4 — CDC shooting update: manifesto, father’s firearms, missed red flags; SNAP changes: 12+ states get USDA green light to limit soda/candy with benefits (SC poised to join)

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Trump Seizes D.C. Police, Texas Target Tragedy, Pittsburgh Steel Explosions, and Palmetto State Shake-ups (Ep 505) Aug 12, 2025

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President Trump announces a temporary federal takeover of D.C. public safety as U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro targets “absurd” teen crime laws. We’ve got the legal ground rules—what the feds can and can’t do in the nation’s capital. Plus: Target shooting north of Austin—three dead and multiple injured, including a child—what we know so far. Updates on the U.S. Steel plant explosions near Pittsburgh (one dead, two missing, at least nine hospitalized). And a string of South Carolina resignations triggers multiple special elections—who’s out, who’s in, and key dates.

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00:00 – Open
Law & order headlines: D.C. federal control, Texas Target tragedy, US Steel disaster, SC special elections.

01:00 – Block 1 (≈11:00): D.C. Crackdown

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro outlines juvenile-crime push (armed/gang teens 14+).
President Trump announces temporary federal control of MPD, Guard deployment, encampment clear-outs.
What the feds can do now vs. what needs Congress; where lawsuits are likely.

12:00 – Block 2 (≈8:50): Accountability & Sentencing

Why lenient policies fuel repeat violence; Baltimore case study and the broader double standard.

21:00 – Block 3 (≈12:00): Breaking Updates

Target shooting north of Austin: 3 dead, several injured incl. a child; suspect detained; developing details.
U.S. Steel near Pittsburgh: 1 dead, 2 missing, 9+ hospitalized after explosions; timeline, what authorities are probing.

33:00 – Block 4 (≈10:05): S.C. Special Elections

Rep. RJ May resigns; filing Aug 29, primary Oct 21, general Dec 23 (pending formal set).
Sen. Roger Nutt resigns after Alzheimer’s diagnosis; Rep. Bobby Cox resigns to run for Nutt’s seat; synchronized specials to save costs.
Who’s expected to file and what shifts this could mean in Columbia.

43:05 – Listener Line / Q&A
864-477-5639 — texts & voicemails on D.C. policy, Texas tragedy, US Steel response, SC races.

54:00 – Close / CTA
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