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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.

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Greta Van Susteren REGRETS Viral SC Senate Debate Question (Ep 814) Aug 20, 2026

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Could a major economic blow finally push Iran toward ending the war? Today we're looking at a dramatic move by the United Arab Emirates, Derek Chauvin's latest attempt to overturn his murder conviction, Nancy Mace's surprising look at life after Congress—and the South Carolina Senate debate moment that went viral nationwide.

🇮🇷 IRAN JUST LOST A CRITICAL ECONOMIC LIFELINE

The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic.

This could be a major development.

The UAE has been one of Iran's most important commercial partners and a crucial connection to the international financial system. If that economic door closes, how much additional pressure does it put on Tehran?

President Trump has repeatedly argued that economic pressure can accomplish what military force alone cannot: force Iran back to the negotiating table.

Could this be the pressure point that finally changes the course of the war? We have our latest Iran update.

⚖️ DEREK CHAUVIN WANTS HIS MURDER CONVICTION THROWN OUT

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his state murder conviction in the death of George Floyd.

Chauvin has filed a new petition challenging his conviction—and this time he has a very prominent supporter.

Elon Musk wrote on X:

"Derek Chauvin was unjustly convicted of murder, therefore he should be freed."

We'll examine the arguments Chauvin is making, the evidence his attorneys say deserves another look and what would have to happen for his conviction to actually be vacated.

🇺🇸 NANCY MACE REVEALS WHAT'S NEXT—AND NINE TATTOOS?!

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace is preparing for life after Congress—and apparently we're learning a few things about her along the way.

Mace has revealed that she has nine tattoos and discussed some of their personal meanings as she prepares to leave the House.

We'll talk about the tattoos, what Mace says she's planning next and why the outspoken South Carolina congresswoman continues to generate headlines.

🎤 THE QUESTION GRETA VAN SUSTEREN WISHES SHE HADN'T ASKED

And then there's the moment from Tuesday night's South Carolina U.S. Senate debate that has gone national.

Sen. Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman were participating in a Newsmax debate when moderator Greta Van Susteren asked a question that produced an answer almost immediately destined to go viral.

Now Van Susteren says she regrets asking it.

We'll play the moment, talk about what happened and discuss whether one awkward answer should really matter when voters are choosing their next United States senator.

With South Carolina's special Republican Senate runoff approaching, this race suddenly has a whole lot more national attention.

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Clarence Thomas Names the Schools Where Conservatives Are “Off Limits” (Ep 812) Aug 19, 2026

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Today's show covers Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' warning about ideological intolerance at some of America's most prestigious universities, the continuing national debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports, and the developing race for a seat on the South Carolina Supreme Court.

⚖️ CLARENCE THOMAS NAMES NAMES

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says there are elite American institutions where prominent conservatives essentially understand that they're not welcome.

And Thomas isn't speaking in generalities—he named names.

During a discussion hosted by the Hoover Institution, Thomas specifically talked about Stanford Law School and his experiences with other elite universities.

Thomas said there are certain places that are simply considered "presumptively off limits" to conservative speakers.

Think about that.

Universities are supposed to be places where competing ideas are debated, challenged and defended. So what happens when students are increasingly exposed only to viewpoints that professors and administrators find acceptable?

We'll examine Thomas' comments and the larger question of whether America's universities still value genuine intellectual diversity.

🏃‍♀️ AMERICA REMAINS DIVIDED OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

The battle over transgender athletes competing in women's sports continues across America.

Fox News Digital recently spoke with Americans who offered sharply different opinions on whether biological males who identify as transgender women should be permitted to compete against female athletes.

Supporters argue it's an issue of inclusion and equal treatment.

Opponents argue there's a fundamental issue of competitive fairness because of the physical advantages associated with male puberty.

We'll hear the arguments and discuss a question that's increasingly being decided by legislatures, athletic organizations and the courts:

Can America protect opportunities for female athletes while also treating transgender Americans with dignity and respect?

🏛️ WHO WILL JOIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT?

The race for a seat on South Carolina's highest court is taking shape.

At least five judges have filed as candidates, including two sitting South Carolina Court of Appeals judges and the former wife of a late Republican state representative.

Unlike most states, South Carolina voters don't directly elect Supreme Court justices. Members of the General Assembly ultimately choose them.

We'll look at who's running, how the process works and why the selection of a state Supreme Court justice matters to every South Carolinian.

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Beef Prices Could Decide the Midterms | NY Socialist Defends Shoplifting (Ep 813) Aug 19, 2026

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Today's show covers the soaring price of beef and its potential impact on the November midterm elections, a New York socialist lawmaker's controversial comments about shoplifting, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's fight over proposed Muslim washing facilities at DFW Airport, and the latest developments surrounding the Alex Murdaugh retrial.

🥩 WHY IS BEEF SO EXPENSIVE?

Relief from record-high beef prices may depend on something America can't fix overnight: rebuilding the nation's shrinking cattle herd.

America entered 2026 with one of its smallest cattle inventories in decades, putting continued pressure on the price of hamburger, steaks and other beef products.

And this isn't simply an agriculture story anymore—it's becoming a political story.

When voters walk into a grocery store, they don't need an economist to tell them whether they can afford dinner. With affordability already a major issue, could stubbornly high beef prices become another problem for Republicans heading into November's midterm elections?

🛒 A "BIOLOGICAL NEED" TO SHOPLIFT?

A socialist New York state lawmaker is facing criticism after arguing that some people steal because of what she described as a "biological need."

We'll put those comments into context and discuss the larger debate over shoplifting, crime, poverty and personal responsibility.

If stealing merchandise can be justified as meeting a biological need, where exactly does society draw the line?

✈️ GREG ABBOTT STEPS INTO DFW AIRPORT CONTROVERSY

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is challenging plans involving Islamic wudu washing facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Abbott argues that a government-owned airport cannot provide preferential treatment to one religion and has ordered a review of state funding involving major Texas airports.

Is this about religious accommodation—or government giving one faith special treatment? We'll examine both sides of the debate.

⚖️ THE ALEX MURDAUGH SAGA ISN'T OVER

The Alex Murdaugh case is once again dominating headlines as preparations begin for his new murder trial.

After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions over issues involving former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill, attention now turns toward the retrial.

What will prosecutors do differently? What will the defense argue? And can prosecutors convince another South Carolina jury beyond a reasonable doubt?

The world watched the first trial—and there's little doubt they'll be watching again.

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DOJ Targets Medicaid Fraud | A Minnesota-Style Scandal in Pennsylvania? (Ep 811) Aug 17, 2026

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Today's show covers a new federal Medicaid fraud crackdown in Pennsylvania, the possibility of a dramatically larger progressive "Squad" in Congress, Senator Tommy Tuberville's unusual ChatGPT habit, and growing questions over a $150 million cost overrun involving South Carolina's Scout Motors project.

We begin with taxpayer fraud.

The Justice Department's expanded anti-fraud effort has produced a sweeping series of Medicaid fraud cases in Pennsylvania. Some of the allegations bear striking similarities to fraud schemes uncovered in Minnesota involving government-funded social service programs.

But there's an important difference between what's happening in Pennsylvania and what happened in Minnesota—and we'll explain why that difference matters.

Then there's the battle for control of Congress.

Could the progressive group of House Democrats known as "The Squad" be about to get much bigger?

The New York Post is calling it the "Super Squad," reporting that a wave of progressive candidates winning Democratic primaries could potentially double the group's numbers following November's midterm elections.

We'll look at who could be joining the group, what they believe, and what a larger progressive bloc could mean for the Democratic Party and the next Congress.

And apparently I'm not the only person talking to ChatGPT!

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville says he sometimes talks with ChatGPT to pass the time during long drives across Alabama.

What exactly does a United States senator talk about with an AI chatbot?

We'll have some fun with that one—and discuss how rapidly artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday American life.

Finally, we head back to South Carolina.

The state is facing questions over a reported $150 million cost overrun connected to preparing the Richland County site for Scout Motors' new electric vehicle manufacturing plant.

Lawmakers have now put potential additional funding on hold while the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council investigates what happened.

How does a project end up $150 million over its original projections? Who knew what—and when? And ultimately, could South Carolina taxpayers be asked to pick up the tab?

Those are questions lawmakers are now demanding be answered.

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WEEKEND:From Job Training to Dream Hunts: Upstate Nonprofits Making a Difference (Ep 810) Aug 15, 2026

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Two Upstate organizations are changing lives in very different—but equally important—ways.

On today’s show, Joey Hudson talks with Jacob Edmisten of Miracle Hill Ministries about Miracle Hill AutoWorks, a program designed to provide job training, work experience and new opportunities for people working to overcome homelessness and other difficult circumstances.

Then, Tim Drew with the Outdoor Dream Foundation joins Joey to talk about the organization’s mission of providing unforgettable outdoor adventures for children and young people facing serious illnesses. Tim also previews the upcoming Outdoor Dream Foundation auction and explains how the community can help support these families.

It’s a reminder that some of the best stories in our community are about neighbors helping neighbors—and giving people hope when they need it most.

In this episode:
• How Miracle Hill AutoWorks combines job training and opportunity
• Helping people move toward independence and stability
• The mission of the Outdoor Dream Foundation
• Creating outdoor adventures for children facing serious illnesses
• How the upcoming auction supports the foundation’s work

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Illegal Immigrant Released, Man Killed Next Day | Inflation “Turning the Corner?” (Ep 809) Aug 14, 2026

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Today's show covers a disturbing California murder case that's reigniting the sanctuary-state debate, a remarkable new development in a surrogate pregnancy dispute, another battle over President Trump's name at the Kennedy Center, and the question millions of Americans are asking: If inflation is getting better, why doesn't it feel like it?

We begin in California, where 36-year-old Marcos Iriarte-Valdez is accused of fatally stabbing 68-year-old Todd Stewart during a residential burglary—just one day after Iriarte-Valdez had been released from custody.

The Department of Homeland Security says Iriarte-Valdez is a Venezuelan national who is in the United States illegally and has sharply criticized California's sanctuary policies. We'll examine the timeline, what happened before his release, and the questions being raised about whether this tragedy could have been prevented.

Then, there's a new development in the extraordinary case involving a surrogate mother who refused the biological parents' request that she abort the child after serious medical problems were detected during the pregnancy.

The dispute raises difficult questions about parental rights, surrogacy contracts, the rights of the woman carrying the child, abortion, disability, and ultimately—who gets to decide whether an unborn child lives or dies?

We'll bring you the latest.

President Donald Trump's name could also be headed back to the Kennedy Center. The board of trustees has again voted to add Trump's name following an earlier court fight over whether such a change can legally be made without congressional approval.

We'll explain what's happening and why this fight over the name of one of America's premier cultural institutions isn't over yet.

And finally—are you feeling better about the economy?

Former Trump economic adviser Steve Moore says America has "turned the corner" on inflation, pointing to the latest consumer and wholesale inflation reports as evidence that price pressures are finally moving in the right direction.

The numbers may be improving—but that's not necessarily the same thing as prices going back down.

Americans are still paying dramatically more for groceries, housing, insurance, utilities and many everyday necessities than they were several years ago.

So today we're asking a simple question:

If economists say inflation is improving, are American families actually feeling the improvement?

We'll separate the inflation rate from the actual cost of living and talk about why affordability remains such an important issue for millions of Americans.

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Is Iran About to Escalate? | Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House (Ep 808) Aug 13, 2026

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Today's show covers a new warning about Iran, a surprise departure from the Trump White House, the growing frustration with automated customer service, and finally—a new $15 billion budget for South Carolina.

Retired Gen. Jack Keane is warning that Iran could become increasingly aggressive as the conflict enters a new phase. Keane argues Tehran may believe President Donald Trump will be reluctant to launch major new military operations with the midterm elections approaching. Is Iran preparing to test the President? We have our latest Iran update.

Meanwhile, President Trump made a surprise announcement involving one of the most recognizable faces in his administration. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. We'll discuss the announcement and what's next for the White House communications operation.

Then we're getting personal.

Have you noticed how difficult it's becoming to simply TALK TO A HUMAN BEING when you need customer service?

My 88-year-old mother recently lost her AT&T landline service following a thunderstorm. She called for help and thought she was talking to a woman who wanted to text her information. The problem? There wasn't a woman on the other end—it was an automated system.

For younger customers who live on their smartphones, maybe that's an inconvenience. For an 88-year-old who depends on her telephone, it's an entirely different matter.

When companies take our money every month, don't they have an obligation to provide customer service their customers can actually access? We'll talk about whether automation, AI and cost-cutting are leaving older Americans behind.

And finally, South Carolina has a budget!

Six weeks after the fiscal year began, state lawmakers approved a roughly $15 billion spending plan. The final agreement eliminates legislator-requested earmarks while maintaining increased property tax relief for older homeowners.

We'll break down what made it into the final budget, what was left out, and what South Carolina taxpayers need to know.

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Abortion, Fauci, Trump & the SC Senate Race | Today's Biggest Stories (Ep 807) Aug 12, 2026

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Today's show covers a sweeping new abortion law in Massachusetts, newly released Anthony Fauci text messages, extraordinary details about a secret security operation involving President Trump in Turkey, and the results of South Carolina's special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation changing the state's abortion laws and eliminating its previous gestational limit in certain circumstances. Supporters celebrated the measure as an expansion of reproductive rights, while pro-life advocates say Massachusetts has adopted one of the most permissive abortion policies in America. We break down what the new law actually says and why it's generating national attention.

Also today, Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing renewed scrutiny following the release of text messages concerning COVID-19, vaccines, and the government's response to the pandemic. The messages have prompted Sen. Roger Marshall and others to call for a special counsel investigation with the authority to pursue criminal charges if warranted. We'll examine what the texts reveal and the questions investigators want answered.

Then there's an extraordinary story involving President Donald Trump's security.

The New York Post reports that video appears to show President Trump secretly being transported inside a catering truck at a Turkish airport before boarding a military aircraft following the NATO summit. Meanwhile, Air Force One reportedly remained in place as a decoy—with members of the press and even some White House personnel apparently unaware of the operation.

If that's accurate, it's a remarkable glimpse into the extraordinary security precautions surrounding a sitting president facing credible threats.

And here in South Carolina, the votes are counted in the special Republican primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat held for decades by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Who came out on top? Who is headed to the August 25 runoff? And what do the results tell us about what Republican voters want from their next U.S. senator?

We have the results, analysis, and what's next in today's show.

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Kamala Harris Warns Americans About the SAVE Act — Republicans Say, "Exactly!" (Ep 806) Aug 11, 2026

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Two major political stories are making headlines today.

First, former Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism after warning Americans that the SAVE Act would require citizens to prove their identity before voting. Conservatives argue that her criticism actually strengthened support for the bill by highlighting its focus on election security and citizenship verification.

Then we turn to Michigan, where Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared to acknowledge that a Medicare-for-All system would require Americans at all income levels to pay higher taxes.

We'll break down the facts, examine the arguments from both sides, and discuss what these stories could mean heading into the midterm elections.

What do you think? Should voter identification requirements be strengthened? And would you be willing to pay higher taxes in exchange for government-funded healthcare?

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Netanyahu Rejects Trump Supported Gaza Deal | SC GOP Senate Primary (Ep 805) Aug 10, 2026

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Today's show covers the latest developments involving Iran and Israel, a security incident involving fighter jets over New Jersey, a growing controversy in women's basketball, and the latest developments in South Carolina's race to replace Senator Lindsey Graham.

According to reports from Axios, President Donald Trump is signaling that he is in no hurry to launch additional military strikes against Iran, believing that economic pressure and ongoing negotiations could ultimately force Tehran back to the bargaining table.

At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a new proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.

We'll also examine an unusual security situation in New Jersey after the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted multiple civilian planes that entered restricted airspace near President Trump's golf club in Bedminster.

In the world of sports, another controversy has erupted in the WNBA after Sophie Cunningham criticized DiJonai Carrington following a hard foul and a subsequent social media dispute involving accusations of racial bias and privilege.

Finally, South Carolina Republicans head to the polls as political observers continue debating an important question: Are voters looking for someone who will follow the path laid out by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, or are they seeking a different direction?

🎯 In Today's Show

President Trump's latest strategy regarding Iran.
Israel's response to a new Gaza proposal.
NORAD fighter jets intercept aircraft near Bedminster.
Sophie Cunningham and DiJonai Carrington's escalating dispute.
The latest news from South Carolina's Senate race.
What voters could decide tomorrow.

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