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Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
President Trump is acknowledging something Americans may not want to hear: the war with Iran may not be over before the November midterm elections—and relief from higher fuel prices may not come anytime soon.
We’ll look at what the President said, what’s happening with oil and gasoline prices, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to American consumers.
Plus, a federal appeals court has handed the firearms industry an important legal victory in its challenge to New Jersey’s gun-industry liability law.
Apple has finally entered the foldable phone business—and you’d better get your checkbook ready. The new iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.
And finally, we remember our friend and fellow broadcaster Charlie Kirk, assassinated one year ago while speaking at Utah Valley University.
🇺🇸 TRUMP: DON’T EXPECT THE IRAN WAR TO END BEFORE THE MIDTERMS
President Trump is setting expectations for Americans about the continuing war with Iran.
The President acknowledged that the conflict may continue through the November midterm elections and that oil and fuel prices may remain elevated longer than many Americans had hoped.
That matters because the war isn’t simply a foreign-policy story.
Americans are seeing the consequences every time they pull into a gas station, buy groceries, purchase products transported by truck or pay for an airline ticket.
We’ll look at what Trump said, why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to global energy markets and what the continuing conflict could mean for American families.
⚖️ FEDERAL APPEALS COURT REVIVES CHALLENGE TO NEW JERSEY GUN LAW
An 18-month legal battle has taken an important turn involving New Jersey’s attempt to hold firearm manufacturers and sellers legally responsible under the state’s “reasonable controls” law.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Shooting Sports Foundation now has standing to challenge the law and that the federal court should not have abstained from hearing the case simply because New Jersey had already begun enforcement actions against firearm companies.
That does not mean the appeals court struck down the New Jersey law.
But it does mean the firearms industry’s constitutional challenge can move forward.
We’ll explain what happened, why New Jersey’s enforcement actions changed the legal landscape and what comes next.
📱 APPLE’S $1,999 FOLDABLE iPHONE
Well, Apple finally did it.
The company has introduced its first foldable iPhone.
It’s called the iPhone Duo, and when you unfold it, you get a 7.6-inch inner display designed for videos, gaming and running multiple apps.
Pretty impressive.
Then you see the price.
$1,999—and that’s where it starts!
Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max along with new Apple Watches and other updates.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299.
So the question is pretty simple:
Would you pay two grand for a folding iPhone?
We’ll take a look at what Apple is offering and whether this is enough to convince people to replace the traditional smartphone.
🇺🇸 REMEMBERING CHARLIE KIRK — ONE YEAR LATER
Finally today, we remember Charlie Kirk.
One year ago, on September 10, 2025, Charlie was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University.
For me, this story is also personal.
Charlie and I were both talk show hosts with Salem Media, and while we approached broadcasting from our own perspectives and experiences, Charlie never hesitated to talk openly about the things he believed mattered.
His faith.
His country.
The next generation.
And his belief in speaking openly and debating ideas.
Whatever someone's politics, the assassination of a person for engaging in political speech is something Americans should reject unequivocally.
Charlie left behind his wife, Erika, his family, friends, colleagues and a movement that continues today.
So one year later, we remember Charlie Kirk—not simply for the headlines surrounding his death, but for the life he lived, the faith he professed and the conversations he started.
We’ll take some time today to remember our friend.
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