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Just the Truth President Donald Trump sat down with NBC's Kristen Welker yesterday and used the occasion to ask some of his own questions!. When Ms Welker tried to press the President on when he would cancelled the emergency order at the southern border…..Trump asked the Meet the Press host whether it "sounded good" to call the border the most secure it’s ever been. Welker wouldn’t answer. In other White House news…..President Trump has ordered the feds to reopen Alcatraz to house what he called 'America’s most ruthless and violent' criminals. Another tell-all book on Joe Biden is hitting the shelves soon. This one claims that Biden staffers opted against having him take a cognitive test in early 2024, fearing that doing so could fuel, rather than quell, public doubts about his age and mental sharpness. The SC Legislature goes back to Columbia tomorrow for the final three days of the session. SC Representative Bill Taylor joins us to talk about the priorities and what can realistically be accomplished in the final week of this year’s session. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth....WEEKEND. Coming up next weekend….in downtown Greenville….it’s the 21st Annual Artisphere….we will check in with Kerry Murphy…the President and CEO of Artisphere on what to expect in this year’s festival. It’s that time of year again…the Farmers Markets are open…with a lot of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables…and other items , as well. Lacey Keigley joins us from the Travelers Rest Farmers Market this week. And with only three days left in the legislative session there are a lot of important issues the SC General Assembly need to address before going home next Thursday. Diane Hardy, Founder of the Mom and Pop Alliance of SC will be with us today to talk how those issues affect small business in SC and how you can help by contacting your elected representatives…..it’s another busy weekend so let’s get started. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth A Federal judge has opened the door to illegals who have been targeted using the Alien Enemies Act to sue the Trump administration in a class action suit. This was quite interesting …..President Trump nominated National Security Advisor Mike Waltz for another high-level post after ousting him as national security advisor. You’re going to want to hear the details on this! Vice President JD Vance was in Berkely County SC yesterday visiting the Nucor Steel Plant. We have the details of his visit to the Palmetto state. With just three days left in the SC Legislative session the Greenville Chamber’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Matt Wills, joins us for an overview of what was accomplished this week and what on the agenda for the final week. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Breaking news yesterday…..Ukraine has signed a deal with the United States, giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals as it continues to work with the Trump administration in an effort to end its three-year war with Russia. Joe Biden was watching you!!! Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed during a Cabinet meeting that the Biden administration's State Department kept dossiers on Americans accused of serving as "vectors of disinformation," including a file on an unidentified Trump administration official. Elon Musk received applause from Trump Cabinet members as he begins his planned departure from leading DOGE. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told a forum at the Harvard Kennedy School that former Vice President Kamala Harris picked him to be her running mate so he could "code talk to white guys." Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth As President Trump celebrated his first 100 days in office yesterday with a rally in Michigan we will take a minute to look back over the President greatest hits. ALSO…..The NY Post Editorial Board has a great analysis of Trump’s first 100 days….I will share that with you in today’s show as well. A couple of Columbia University janitors are sueing anti-Israel agitators accused of holding them hostage in a campus building in last year’s protests. The SC House won't take up a Senate passed effort to remove state Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office. We have the latest from Columbia. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Today is a momentous day….100 days of Trump 2.0 and the democrats are in full blown panic with Kamala Harris appearing to be ready to reenter public life with a major speech planned this week. We have a preview of what to expect. New information: The illegal migrant who was busted for snatching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci purse was picked up by cops in New York for a similar crime just a few weeks earlier. One major grocery chain has made it clear to it’s suppliers: don’t even think about raising prices and using tariffs as an excuse. More legal challenges for NY Attorney General ….as an Ethics complaint against Letitia James calls for the NY state courts to investigate fraud claims being made by the Trump Administration. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President’s Trump and Zelensky got first-row seats to Pope Francis' funeral over the weekend in a surprise shift in Vatican rules. We are down to the final days to get a “real ID” and some states are struggling to be able to process the demand in order to meet the deadline. Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis said he’s been forced to shut down his store in North Carolina amid a heated legal battle about his massive American flags flying at his stores…but he’s not taking the flag down. We have an update on this ongoing story. The South Carolina Legislature has 6 legislative days left and a lot to get done. We check in with State Senator Josh Kimbrell for an update on what to expect. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Welcome and thanks for joining us this weekend…. We all watched the wildfires burned all around the Table Rock reservoir. Greenville Water Commissioner Deb Sofield is with us today to talk with us about the damage the fires left behind and what affect this may have on our water system. Adam Jahnke is the Strategic Director of Concerned Veterans for America and joins us to discuss some important legislation that is being considered in Congress that could help improve access to health care for all veterans. Miracle Hill Ministries is an important part of the Upstate community providing much needed services to a vulnerable population. It takes a lot money to keep the ministry operating and a considerable portion of the budget comes from the revenue of their thrift stores….we will talk about how you can get some good deals and help the ministry at the same time….it’s another busy weekend so let’s get started!!!

Just the Truth A second federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring back a young migrant who was deported to El Salvador last month under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) — marking another blow in a series of courtroom clashes over President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda. We will visit again with Matt Wills , VP of Government Affairs with the Greenville Chamber for our weekly legislative update with only six days left in the legislative session for this year. There’s trouble in democrat paradise. Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin, aiming to tone down a raging firestorm in the party, is making it crystal clear the DNC will stay neutral in intra-party primaries…..and says DNC Vice Chair David Hogg has a choice to make. AND…The so-called "Biden effect" appears to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced he would not seek re-election after nearly four decades in Congress. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Still no peace deal in Ukraine….as talks end without Ukraine war peace deal as Zelensky admits 'emotions have run high' over US bid to recognize Crimea as Russian. What more do we need to know about the deported ‘Maryland man’ championed by Dems other than he was pulled over driving car belonging to a human smuggler! Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has plans to boycott El Salvador for aiding the Trump Administration over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s detention. Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a heated argument in halls of the White House according to the NY Post. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President Trump blasted the courts for getting in the way of his administration’s deportation agenda. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts sided with left-leaning justices in an immigration appeals case, a narrow ruling that could provide a glimpse into the court's future thinking with a barrage of legal cases centered on immigration. A Jury finds 'The New York Times' did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. We have what appears to be the end of this years-long legal battle. What’s next for South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis? We have an update after the state Senate voted 33-8 to remove him from office. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The commander of Fort McCoy has been relieved of her duties after the U.S. Army base failed to install photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wall displaying their chain of command. The Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting on May 5 for the first time since 2020. ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant with alleged terror ties in California and one of the most wanted men in India….and he has been freely roaming our country! In other immigration news…. a New Mexico judge has resigned from the bench after an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested ….at his home and had been living there for quite some time!!! A new report shows that Dr. Anthony Fauci's net worth nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic — rising from about $7.6 million in 2019 to $15 million by the end of 2023, according to watchdog group Open the Books. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blasted the 'unprecedented' SCOTUS move to halt Trump's Venezuelan deportations: calling it 'Legally questionable' Cornell University is being blasted for inviting a 'vile Jew-hater' Kehlani to perform on campus – as the school defends it’s move as just giving students what they want!!! SC Congresswoman Sheri Biggs joins us to discuss her first 100 days in the US House of Representatives. Finally, we will also hear from the other “Congresswoman from SC” as Rep Nancy Mace is in the headlines again….this time as she was confronted in a grocery store over the weekend…you’re going want to stick around for this one!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Welcome…thanks for spending some of your weekend with me today on this Easter Weekend edition of Word on the Street….as we pause and take in the meaning and beauty of Easter…we are also thinking ahead to the summer and that means vacations at the beach and spending time on the lake….and we always want to look good in our Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Two people are dead after a shooting at Florida State University yesterday. The alleged shooter has been ID’d as a 20-year-old student and the son of a sheriff’s deputy with access to her firearm. According to the NY Post… Joe Biden is 'having trouble booking gigs' with his his $300K per speech asking price. Is this a surprise? NY Attorney General Letitia James launches a fundraiser seeking donations up to $18K-per-person in wake of alleged mortgage fraud in the invitation she says we are 'Fighting for our rights' In a decision handed down yesterday…..The South Carolina Supreme Court will not stop efforts to remove state Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office. We have the latest on this ongoing saga between the Treasurer’s office the SC General Assembly. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth A Blue state senator flew to El Salvador to visit the deported migrant in prison that the mainstream media has become so interested in…..prison officials in El Salvador…sorry, can’t see him!!! Meanwhile…the mother of a young woman brutally raped and murdered by an illegal from El Salvador says no one from the Biden administration every reached out to express their condolences for her loss. The battle of Trans rights continues in the state of Maine. This time in the Miss Maine USA Beauty pageant where Bill Belichicks’ 24-year-old girlfriend will be competing against a trans model. In the SC Legislature…. negotiations between Statehouse leaders seem to have stalled on a broad tort reform package backed by Senate Republicans, but apparently not by the house leadership. The Post and Courier is reporting this issue is most likely dead for the year. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Former President Joe Biden took shots at the Trump administration's Social Security policies in his first major speech since leaving the White House on Tuesday evening. Joe hasn’t changed a bit…still spewing politics of fear! New York Attorney General Letitia James has been hit with allegations by the Trump administration, accusing her of mortgage fraud. The AG is about to find herself on the wrong side of the courtroom. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that they will fight a judges order that delays the return of some 500,000 migrants allowed to come into the country in the final days of the Biden administration. President Donald Trump said he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to "self-deport" and work to get those who are "good" back in the U.S. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth During a high-profile Oval Office meeting Monday, El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele made headlines by telling President Donald Trump that he has “350 million Americans to liberate” Also, in response to a question from CNN on the return of the recently mistakenly deported MS13 member…President Bukele laughed and said he would not be freeing a terrorist in his country!! As expected…. China has suspended rare earth exports, kneecapping US industries reliant on Beijing's 'monopoly' Blue Origin founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos was seen taking a tumble in Texas as he walked around the New Shepard space capsule after it returned his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and others to Earth on Monday. Harvard University plans to Keep their DEI Programs and Rejects the Trump Administration Demands at the risk of losing $billions in federal funds. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth A man has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside early Sunday morning. The state of Arizona is set to begin removing as many as 50K noncitizens from their voter rolls following a lawsuit was won by the America First Legal fund. The Department of Government Efficiency has launched their latest project and they want to hear from you….what government regulations would you like to see disappear. You’re going to have a chance to weigh in with a new app being rolled out. Speaker Mike Johnson says he's no 'big fan' of the rumored idea to raise the top tax rate saying he wants lower taxes for everyone not just the wealthy. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President Trump ends the week with another court win…this time… A federal cleared the way for a renewed push to enforce a long-standing law requiring everyone in the U.S. illegally to register with the government and carry documentation. At a heated school board meeting in Augusta, Maine on Wednesday night, tensions flared as a parent wearing a red "MAGA" hat clashed with the school board president over the state’s trans athlete policy. Six people are dead after a tourist helicopter carrying a family from Spain “split in half” mid-air and spiraled out of the sky before crashing into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, We knew, but now they are admitting it… Ex-NBC anchor Chuck Todd admits that the media was afraid to cover questions about former President Joe Biden's mental acuity during the 2024 race. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth As investors had desperately hoped he would…. President Donald Trump paused his tariffs against most nations…and Stocks surged to one of their biggest gains since World War II! After the US Supreme Court ruled earlier in the week that the Trump administration could proceed with deporting illegals using the War Times Act a couple of federal District judges have again stepped in and stopped the deportations. Thousands of illegal immigrants have started using a new government app to self-deport rather than face forced removal. Bad news for lefty reporters….don’t email the White House if your email signature includes your preferred pronouns….if you do…you will be ignored. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The Trump administration posted another win with the US Supreme Court yesterday….this time the court agreed that the administration had the authority to fire the tens of thousands of probationary federal employees and do not have to reinstate them as ordered by a lower court. In another lower court action… A federal judge has ordered the Associated Press must be restored to the White House press pool after President Donald Trump banned the wire service for refusing to adopt his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth yesterday said the U.S. will take back the Panama Canal from "China’s influence" as Washington tries to reassert control over this major trade route. A Princeton Professor appeared on MSNBC and claimed…unchallenged…that all 78 million people who voted for Donald Trump are racist and couldn’t bring ourselves to vote for a black woman!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The US Supreme Court took steps yesterday to freeze an order from a lower court that would require the Trump Administration to return an Illegal migrant from an El Salvador prison. A Texas man who threatened to "open fire" on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents if they came to his neighborhood was charged Monday in federal court. Warren Buffett's famously decided to sit on a $300B pile of cash last year….and it has paid off – Buffett is the only one of the 500 richest moguls to not lose money in the latest stock decline. In less than a month the SC Legislature will adjourn for the year and there is still no solution for liquor liability insurance for restaurants and bars. A new group of restaurants owners hopes to create a sense of urgency for SC leaders and encourage them to take action before leaving the state capital fo the year. Carl Sobocinksi, Founder and President of Table 301 Hospitality joins us today. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The financial markets took a beating on Friday and some analyst are predicting today will be a “Black Monday” similar to what we saw in 1987….we have the latest on the Trump imposed tariffs. Over 1,200 protests across all 50 states took place on Saturday… rallying against President Donald Trump’, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tariffs, federal layoffs and immigration reform. One activist at an anti-Trump “Hands Off!” rally proudly declared Saturday, “I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, unafraid, queer and unashamed” — leading a large number of critics calling for her to be deported, immediately!! More wasteful spending has been uncovered by DOGE…this time… Federal workers tasked with taking care of the men and women in the military spent 87,000 hours and $3.3 million taking care of their own union benefits — and taxpayers footed the bill according to the NY Post. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Welcome and thanks for spending part of your Saturday with me….today we are going to catch up with Dr Ashley Lucas…the founder of PHD Weight Loss which is a program that almost five years ago changed my life…and can change yours too. The SC legislature is trying to reduce state income taxes…but their plan turned out a bit differently than expected. Matt Wills, VP of Government Affairs with the Greenville Chamber joins us to break it all down for us. And finally, we are joined by Esther Wagner….the Awareness and Education Program Manager with Palmetto Pride. The Upstate has watched the wildfires consume thousands of acres of beautiful forest around Table Rock…and it appears to have all started with the flick of a cigarette butt….which was littering and proved to be dangerous…. Let’s jump in and get started… Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Elon Musk has been the most visible member of President Donald Trump's administration during Trump's first ten weeks back in the White House. New polls shows that familiarity can cause contempt, as recent polling shows the DOGE point man is underwater with approval ratings. Judge James Boasberg is back in the news this time he is poised to hold Trump administration officials in contempt. Are we headed to a constitutional crisis with this activist judge? A 21 year-old University of South Carolina student was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving an illegal immigrant according to the Department of Homeland Security. Last week we saw a group of SC Legislators hold a news conference to announce a new proposal to reduce income taxes in SC. It all sounded good at the time, but since then a legislative report shows that a lot of lower income people may have to start paying taxes….this is not exactly the outcome expected. Matt Wills with the Greenville Chamber joins us to give us the latest. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Calling it Liberation Day, President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping new reciprocal tariffs yesterday during a Make American Wealthy Again event in the White House Rose Garden. I have all the details for you in today’s show. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon dropped by unexpectedly at a news conference outside of the Department of Education yesterday held by a group of democrat House Members. It got interesting!! Christine Grady, a top bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health and the wife of former top NIH official Anthony Fauci, was among the health bureaucrats who received a layoff notice on Tuesday, according to news reports. The US House cancelled all votes this week after some internal disagreements among Republican members. Third Congressional Representative Sheri Biggs joins us to talk about some of the pressing legislation the House is considering. Nashville police have released their final report on the Covenant School massacre – a targeted March 2023 attack on a Christian school by a transgender shooter who killed three third-graders and three adults. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Great news out of Florida…..Trump-endorsed Republican state Sen. Randy Fine emerged victorious in one-of-two special elections in the Sunshine State on Tuesday night. Thinks got testy yesterday as Republicans and Democrats traded barbs in a heated hearing on activist judges blocking Trump’s agenda! In his latest book…. Reporter and author Jonathan Allen says that former President Barack Obama was working against former Vice President Kamala Harris after Joe Biden dropped out, advocating for an open primary because he didn't think Harris could win….and he was right!!! The U.S. Department of Labor announced that they will return over $1 billion in unused COVID-era funding back to the taxpayer amid the Trump administration's push for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Despite concerns from legal groups that some people have been misidentified and deported without due process…..Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said she’s confident the individuals being sent to a mega prison in El Salvador are exactly where they’re supposed to be. Camping World CEO is defiant as he faces a lawsuit over his companies huge American flag saying'The flag will not come down' Country music legend Dolly Parton has some ground rules for a young rising star who will be collaborating with her on one of her hits…..telling the young performer: “don’t say bad words while working me” US Senator Lindsey Graham picked up some important endorsements for his 2026 re-election campaign at a news conference in Spartanburg, SC yesterday. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth In a last minute decision…. the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the state Democrat Attorney General's attempt to block Elon Musk's $1M giveaway to voters. Two analysts for the Foundation for Government Accountability says that Congress can kick illegal immigrants off of Medicaid and American taxpayer $$billions!! The idea of higher tariffs has a lot of people concerned about higher prices, but President Trump is finding support in an unlikely place. We have the story of how one of President Trumps biggest detractors during the campaign is now one of his biggest supporters. The SC General Assembly introduced legislation last week that could make the SC Income tax be one of the most competitive in the nation. Dr Oran Smith with the Palmetto Promise Institute joins us today to discuss how this could reduce your tax bill. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Elon Musk and seven members of the DOGE team shed some light on the department's cost-cutting mission in an exclusive sit-down interview with "Special Report" last night. Stick around because you are going to want to hear this. A new book claims that Democrats quietly developed contingency plans to prepare for former President Joe Biden dying in office or removing himself from consideration to be the party’s 2024 nominee ….more than a year before Election Day. A federal judge has ordered all records of the Signal chat between Trump administration officials to be safeguarded to allow him time to evaluate what happened and if any further actions are required. Bill Gates says AI will replace doctors, teachers within 10 years -- and claims humans won't be needed 'for most things' WOW. Wonder how AI does with talk radio? Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Here we go again….a federal judge denied President Donald Trump’s administration’s efforts to ban transgender people from joining the military, which was set to go into effect tomorrow. More DOGE cuts were announced this week. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced it had terminated 113 contracts valued at $4.7 billion, including a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) consulting contract for Peru's climate change activities. A Young women's leadership nonprofit is puzzled why the popular thermal cup manufacturer…YETI…refused to fulfill a second order of customize cups? Could have been because this is a conservative group? Greenville Water Commissioner Deb Sofield gives us an update on the wildfires surrounding the Table Rock Reservoir in northern Greenville County. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President Trump says National Security Advisor Michael Waltz doesn't need to apologize over the Signal text chain leak…saying he’s 'Doing his best' . We learned the fate of Mr. Waltz’s job from the President…we have all the latest details for you. ALSO at the White House yesterday…..President Trump signed an election integrity executive order Tuesday mandating a citizenship question on the Federal Voting form for the first time. Left-wing Rep. Maxine Waters suggests that President Trump should deport his Slovenia-born wife during a fiery — and wildly inaccurate — weekend rant against the administration’s legal battle to eliminate birthright citizenship. As if Waters wasn’t enough…her lunatic colleague Dem. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TX, is adding people who care about keeping trans athletes out of women's sports to her list of “targets” ..this lady has gone off the rails even for a democrat!!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth An Obama-appointed judge ripped the Trump administration over illegal deportations claiming 'Nazis got better treatment' Border Czar Tom Homan blasts Massachusetts as a report shows the state is releasing illegals charged with ‘horrific’ crimes on low bails and in some case NO bails. At a meeting last month with Ken Martin, the newly elected chairman of the Democrat National Committee, former President Joe Biden apparently asked to go back on the campaign trail for DEM candidates….the DNC is trying to decide how to respond!! Hunter Biden has hired a South Carolina lawyer to represent him in a libel case he filed against a conservative business owner. We have the details for you. The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief says he was accidently included in a group text among Trump officials about a military strike. SC GOP Chairman Drew McKissick joins us in week three of ReOrg for an update on how precinct meetings are going across the state of SC. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., had a moment yesterday….when he got up during a pre-taped ABC "This Week" interview that aired Sunday, and accused Jonathan Karl of asking a "nonsense" question about whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., should run for Senate….against Chuck Schumer, of course. President Trump appeared to offer some political advice to former VP Kamala Harris if she decides to run for Governor of California. What advice…I’ll tell a little later in the show!! The Colorado state Senate is set to take up debate on what could be the toughest gun restrictions in the nation as the democrat controlled house passed the bill last week. One of the GOP members of the House was reprimanded because he had a 2nd Amendment stickers on his laptop while speaking from the WELL…in the House Chambers. US Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Sunday insisted there won’t be cuts to programs involving special education and student loans even if they end up administered by other departments. Secretary McMahon laid out her plan to dismantle the Department of Education. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Welcome to the Weekend!!! Melissa Leavell, Director of Advertising with Ingles joins us to talk about the devastation of Hurricane Helene and how Ingles responded to the communities they serve. Keowee Key Fire Department celebrates 30 Years!!! Chief Kris Childress joins us to talk about the history of the fire department. Liberty, SC will be holding their first Waffle Fest!! Mayor Erica Woods visits to give us the details. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth In a message posted on Truth Social….President Trump demands Supreme Court step in after federal judges block his agenda: 'These people are Lunatics' It appears the University of Maine has decided to obey the new Trump directives about not allowing men in women’s sports after the threat of losing federal funds. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled another round of cuts to programs Thursday worth $580 million that he claimed were either “wasteful” or didn’t align with the administration’s agenda. The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed legislation, that if approved by the Senate, will force the Greenville Sanitation District to stop providing services outside of it’s state designated service area….or face being dissolved by the legislature. Some members of Greenville County Council are pushing back on the action. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The White House says President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to abolish the Department of Education. We have an update for you. As Maine continues to defy President Donald Trump's executive order to ban trans athletes from girls' sports, the administration has stepped up its focus on the state as one of the key battlegrounds over the issue. Faith leaders from across the country visited President Donald Trump in the Oval Office yesterday where they prayed with the commander-in-chief. Tort reform is a big issue in South Carolina this legislative session with the state Senate spending much of their time debating the issue this week. Senator Ross Turner joins us with an update. Chalk one up for common sense. A North Dakota jury has ordered environmental group Greenpeace to pay over $660 million in damages related to protests against the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed yesterday to begin ceasefire negotiations immediately. We have the details of the 90 minute call yesterday. Articles of Impeachment have been filed against the defiant federal judge who is trying to stop deportation of illegals by the Trump administration. The Israeli – Hamas ceasefire is over as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refused to release hostages according to officials. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has already surpassed one of her Biden predecessors in total number of PolitiFact fact-checks after just two months in office. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Just like that…and President Trump stripped Hunter and Ashley Biden of Secret Service protection ‘effective immediately’. We have the latest on this breaking story. The Judge who ordered deportation flights of Venezuelan gang members to return is now facing calls for impeachment. A federal judge decided a South Carolina man charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump might be able to await trial on home detention. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Trump defies a Federal Judge and allows departed airplane to continue to El Salvador with a load of illegals being deported. Trump has hit his highest approval he's ever had — as more Americans say US is on right track than any time in 20 years: this…according to the latest NBC News poll. President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the government-funded, 'propaganda'-peddling media outlet…known as Voice of America. The left is standing on their heads. Appearing on Sunday Morning Futures…. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Associated Press reporter Josh Boak of "failing" to see President Trump's "long-term economic strategy” and again shows an example of the mainstream media’s anti-Trump bias. A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday to allow a pair of stuck NASA astronauts to return to Earth later this week. We have an update . Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The GSP International Airport has played an important role in the Upstate’s growth. I’ll visit with Tom Tyra, Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and talk about the past, present and future of the GSP International Airport. CrossRoad Women’s Center, in Greenwood, is doing some important work working with men and women who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Brenda Feece is their Executive Director and she will join us today with some exciting news! Thanks for spending a few minutes of your weekend with me…let’s get started. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth A Democrat was heard screaming at colleagues despite Schumer’s unity claim as the shutdown looms Friday night!! At the end of the day….. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he will vote to keep the government open, warning that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans and would only empower President Donald Trump and Elon Musk further….interpretation? Schumer caved to Trump! President Trump Responds to Putin's Ceasefire Remarks on Ukraine A Republican lawmaker has called on the FBI to examine allegations concerning a major Democratic fundraising platform The state of California has formally requested a $3.4 billion loan from the federal government to support its program providing healthcare services to undocumented immigrants. AND….Lt Governor Pamela Evette joins us with an update on what’s happening in the state capital. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth The US House passed a funding bill that would have avoided a government shutdown tomorrow night….but, it looks like Chuck Schumer is going to hold it up in the Senate….so we may be in for a shutdown afterall!!! Trump Administration ICE unleashes on Biden admin after arrests in less than two months surpass all 2024 data: Trump OICE officials say Biden was 'Cooking the books' You ready for this? An Oregon mental health advisory board includes a member who identifies as a terrapin species…their pronouns? 'They/Them/Turtle' Congressman Ralph Norman joins us today to talk about the funding bill passed this week and what President Trump and DOGE are doing to uncover and remove waste, fraud and abuse by federal bureaucrats. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Breaking News: Yesterday afternoon Ukraine accepted a deal offered by the Trump administration during a meeting in Saudi Arabia. Obviously, this a significant step forward in securing a ceasefire agreement and bringing an end to the war with Russia. We have the latest. A government accountability nonprofit is calling on the House to launch a probe into whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., misappropriated her taxpayer-funded member allowance. Stocks took another beating yesterday as the trade wars continue. Canada has backed down on their proposed 25% tariff on electricity after President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel. Breaking News….or not!!! Rosie O’Donnel has left the country!!!! Moving out of the US because of her hatred of Donald Trump!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Another threat of a government shutdown is looming if the US Congress doesn’t pass a continuing resolution to fund the government beyond Friday! A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil is not to be deported "unless and until the Court orders otherwise," and scheduled a hearing for tomorrow. President Trump issues some guidelines for student loan forgiveness. A former British minister is renewing efforts to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK and is meeting opposition in some unlikely places!!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth During an appearance on Sunday Morning Futures….President Trump told Maria Bartiromo there could be a “transition period” for the economy as Tariffs begin taking effect! A revealing report from the Heritage Foundation: Apparently Joe Biden didn’t personally sign a number of executive orders as evidence shows they were approved using technology known as “auto pen” which is a machine that duplicates a person’s signature. We have the latest details in today’s show. In another DOGE-like exercise….The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a grant worth $600,000 for the study of menstrual cycles in transgender men!! You can’t make this stuff up!!! Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth On our show today we visit with Andrea Espinosa with Greenville County Animal Care to talk about their upcoming renovations and the challenges this presents to the pets they are currently housing….we need your help!! And as part of our Mayors of the Upstate series we travel to Travelers Rest and visit with Mayor Brandy Amidon. Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth Moderates in the US House reveal why they didn't join fellow Dems to censure Rep. Al Green for his bad behavior during President Trump’s speech on Tuesday. Senator John Fetterman says he’s dismayed by Dems dissing 'touching moment' at Trump speech. Meanwhile, Senator Corey Booker is taking credit for a viral social media post that is critical of Trump and Musk. For years we have heard about the California “bullet train” that has been under construction for 17 years….and not a single train has yet to take passengers. 'Who benefited?' That’s the question a Blue state lawmaker is asking as he demands FBI investigate bullet train 'boondoggle' Hunter Biden's $3M CA house is unlivable after the LA wildfires and is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit he has been involved in. However, photos in the NY Post show the house appears untouched — while every neighboring home was burned to the ground . Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.

Just the Truth President Trump issued a 'last warning' to Hamas terrorists, demanding the release of hostages or 'HELL TO PAY' We have the latest on the continued Israel war with Hamas. A Resolution punishing Al Green cleared a Dem blockade and advanced to a House-wide vote after Green tried to interrupt President Trump’s speech. According to Congressional insiders Elon Musk met with a small group of House Republicans after the President’s speech where he discussed ideas for cost savings in an effort to find as much as $1 trillion in government waste. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump’s speech to Congress Join our mailing list at joeyhudson.com and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyhudsononline/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/joeyhudson Your texts are always welcome on the Firmin Ford text line 864-477-JOEY(5639) and you can also leave a voice message to be aired on a future podcast.