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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:

House Budget Bill Advances; Rep Ralph Norman on what needs to change (Ep 434) May 19, 2025

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What a weekend for Joe Biden….first, on Friday we heard the leaked tapes from Special Counsel Robert Hur showing just how bad the former President’s cognitive decline was and then we learn yesterday that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. We have the latest on these breaking stories.

At least 2 people are dead and 19 were hurt after a Mexican ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge.

Treasury Secretary Bessent Says He Expects Trade Talks to Yield Some Regional Deals and says he’s not concerned with the Moody’s downgrade of the US’s credit rating.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions.

House Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday teased plans to bump up the timeline for implementing work requirements on Medicaid to help win over support from the five Republicans who voted against advancing President Trump’s marquee legislation from the Budget Committee last Friday in a key setback. SC Rep Ralph Norman was one of the five and we will hear from him in today’s show to hear first hand why he voted against the bill on Friday.

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WEEKEND: National Police Week Honors the Fallen; Junior Achievement Changing Lives (Ep 433) May 17, 2025

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Welcome in to the weekend….although there have been so hot days recently…we are still officially in spring, but summer is just around the corner….and with the hotter weather you going to want to go the beach, lake and pool…Dr Ashley Lucas with PHD Weightloss joins us again with tips on getting ready for the swimsuit!!!

Junior Achievement of Greater SC is doing some great work getting our young people ready for life outside of the classroom…Casey Pash, the Pres/CEO of JA is with us today.

There some fun stuff happening in Travelers Rest…and Lacey Keigley is here with everything you need to know about the Trail Mix Concert series.

AND Finally…we celebrated National Police Week this week, but the work is just beginning for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Upstate this fall. Billy Crank will get us up to speed on how to show some love to the men and women in blue in our community.

It’s another busy weekend…lets get started!

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Comey Investigated by Secret Service for Potential Threat to President (Ep 432) May 16, 2025

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Did former FBI Director James Comey threaten President Donald Trump? An Instagram post has White House officials suggesting it could have been an attempt to put out a “hit” on the 47th President.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appearing on the Jesse Waters Show last night says she isn’t buying Comey’s claim that he didn’t know what the shell message meant. We have all the details of this breaking story.

House Democrats are “officially” opening an investigation into President Donald Trump and his administration's acceptance of the $400 million private jet from the Qatari government.

An Upstate transgender teenager faces up to five years in prison on accusations of threatening on social media to kill U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace.

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Trump Secures $Billion Dollar Boeing Deal for SC; Chaos in Senate Hearing (Ep 431) May 15, 2025

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A Senate hearing with RFK, JR was disrupted by screaming protesters yelling 'RFK kills people with hate'. We have the details in today’s show.

Boarder Czar Tom Homan fired back at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., after she responded to questions Tuesday about the potential of being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for holding a webinar meant to help migrants deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

A Michigan Democrat congressman chose not to force a vote on a resolution to impeach President Trump Wednesday in the face of certain defeat and objections from his own colleagues.

The White House announced a $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways yesterday which will give Boeing its largest order ever for South Carolina-made planes.

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FED Judges rules Trump can use AEA to Deport; Planned Parenthood's 402,230 abortions (Ep 430) May 14, 2025

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A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump does in fact have the authority to invoke a wartime law to deport members of a Venezuelan gang he designated a terrorist group, further dividing the judiciary and prompting calls for swift Supreme Court intervention.

AND…President Trump's New Pardon Attorney says he will Scrutinize Joe Biden's 11th-Hour Pardons.

EPA chief Lee Zeldin says he is going to make a change that will make everyone car owner happy….what do you think it is???? Text me your guess…you can email me too.

A Turkey-based copper wire manufacturer announced yesterday it will invest $34M in a new manufacturing operation in South Carolina….creating 135 jobs.

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Trump Signs Drug Order; Judge Says IRS Can Assist ICE (Ep 429) May 13, 2025

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It was wild day in the financial markets yesterday….Stocks surged after the U.S. and China agreed to roll bak tariffs for a 90-day period….and pharmaceutical companies saw their stock prices rise after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at slashing drug prices. We have the details in today’s show.

A Federal judge will allow the IRS to share illegal alien data with DHS in the Trump administrations crack down on illegal immigration. This was a rare win for Trump.

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was received by a specialized Israel Defense Forces unit and was taken to an initial reception facility and then reunited with his family yesterday. After 19 months he was seen holding a sign reading “Thank you President Trump.” upon his release.

President Trump says he is thinking about Joining Ukraine Talks in Turkey…if he thinks it will help.

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China Tariff Deal Struck? Trump Order to Slash Drug Cost (Ep 428) May 12, 2025

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According to top Trump Administration officials…. the US and China have agreed on a deal to help resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. We have the latest details in today’s show.

AND….this is big….President announced on Truth Social yesterday…that he will sign an executive order that will slash drug prices by up to 80%. And this is expected to happen TODAY!!

A Florida dad who paid $1,400 for family of 5's day trip at Disney World says he felt 'punished' by park and it wasn’t worth it!!

A NYT columnist is urging Joe Biden to not fight an 'old battle' after last week’s start of a media tour that did not have a good start for Biden.

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WEEKEND: Dinner at Grandma's and Farmers Markets are Open! (Ep 427) May 10, 2025

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Welcome and thanks for spending some of your weekend with me…if you live in the Upstate of SC….this is a busy weekend in downtown Greenville with ArtisPhere taking place throughout the weekend….go to Artisphere.org for all the details.

On today’s show we will talk with Lacey K-glee with the Travelers Rest Farmers Market…it’s that time of the year…a lot of the local markets are now open.

Matt Wills with the Greenville Chamber will give us our final legislative update with the SC General Assembly ending their session this past Thursday.

Do you remember those Sunday Dinners at Grandma’s house…there’s a local non-profit who is trying to feed the hungry just like Grandma fed her family….Redd Martin the founder of Sunday Dinner with a Twist is with us today.

And finally…Melissa Leavell with Ingles Markets is with us again today to talk what an impact this local company has in our community….it’s another busy weekend…let’s get started!!!

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New Pope Named; Attorney Claims SC Firing Squad "botched" Execution (Ep 426) May 09, 2025

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We saw the white smoke from the Sistine Chapel yesterday followed by the historic announcement that a 69 year-old American will lead the Catholic Church. Who is Pope Leo…I’ll introduce you to him in today’s show.

President Donald Trump has chosen "The Five" co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro to be the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. after withdrawing the current interim Ed Martin when it became apparent that he did not have the support in the US Senate to get the job.

Former President Joe Biden denies that he told Kamala Harris that she had to be loyal to his legacy while on the campaign trail. Biden appeared on The View this week.

A South Carolina firing squad is being accused of “botching” the execution of a death row inmate that left him in “excruciating” pain as he bled out, according to an autopsy and experts.

South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman talks about Tariffs, Immigration and Judges.

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Chaos at Columbia University; Chaos in House Committee meeting too! (Ep 425) May 08, 2025

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More chaos on the campus of Columbia University….Dozens of anti-Israel agitators were arrested after storming the Columbia University library during finals.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately resettle some 12,000 refugees into the U.S. under a court order that partially blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at halting the refugee admissions program.

During a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) operation in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), authorities say nearly a hundred people were detained — including a convicted child sex predator and a known Tren de Aragua gang member.

The SC House of Reps passed a bill that will cut taxes for 42% of workers. We have the latest on this last minute tax bill.

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