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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.
WEEKEND: Mom and Pop Alliance Helping Small Business | RIZE Prevention Empowers Teens (Ep 460)
Just the Truth | WEEKEND
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Martine Helou-Allen, Founder and Executive Director of RIZE Prevention, Inc., the nonprofit on a mission to empower teens to resist drug use and make healthy lifestyle choices. (rizeprevention.org).
Together, we explore the birth of RIZE Prevention in June 2021 and the development of its flagship iRIZE program—a comprehensive, school-based approach that equips 6th-8th graders with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to thrive. Martine shares powerful stories of transformation, the importance of addressing the root causes of teen substance use, and the role every community member can play in “loving teens into greatness.”
Whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or simply passionate about youth well-being, this episode will leave you with actionable insights and a renewed sense of hope. Tune in to learn how RIZE is changing mindsets—one teen at a time—and discover how you can help bring this life-saving work to your schools and neighborhoods. For more information or to get involved, visit rizeprevention.org.
Meet Diane Hardy, the franchise owner behind two thriving Nothing Bundt Cake shops and the driving force of the Mom and Pop Alliance. In this candid interview, Diane breaks down the realities of scaling a specialty bakery—from fine-tuning your product lineup to building a loyal local following.
Beyond the Bundts, Diane channels her on-the-ground small-business know-how into the Mom and Pop Alliance, a grassroots organization she founded to amplify the voices of independent business owners. She shares practical tips on navigating red tape, leveraging community partnerships, and influencing policy at the municipal level.
Whether you’re dreaming of opening your first storefront or looking to supercharge your local advocacy efforts, Diane’s journey offers actionable strategies and hard-earned wisdom. Tune in to discover how she’s turning sweet success into a platform for lasting change—and how you can join the movement to empower Main Street.
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Just the Truth | WEEKEND Join us for an inspiring conversation with Martine Helou-Allen, Founder and Executive Director of RIZE Prevention, Inc., the nonprofit on a mission to empower teens to resist drug use and make healthy lifestyle choices. (rizeprevention.org). Together, we explore the birth of RIZE Prevention in June 2021 and the development of its flagship iRIZE program—a comprehensive, school-based approach that equips 6th-8th graders with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to thrive. Martine shares powerful stories of transformation, the importance of addressing the root causes of teen substance use, and the role every community member can [...]
June 21, 2025
Just the Truth President Trump signals he’s still pushing for diplomacy before deciding on U.S. involvement in an Iran strike—expect a decision within two weeks. Meanwhile, TikTok gets yet another 90-day extension to find a U.S. buyer, keeping the app alive for now amid growing national security concerns. In New York, a judge rules that dogs aren’t just property—opening the door for a family to sue over the tragic death of their beloved dachshund, Duke. And Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joins us to break down South Carolina’s major new energy legislation and what it means for the state’s future. [...]
June 20, 2025
Just the Truth President Trump says he is still considering what the U.S. Role in Israel’s Strikes on Iran will be: “I’ll Decide One Second Before It’s Due” Sen. Ron Johnson, a former accountant, tears into what he calls ‘misleading’ claims about the true cost of President Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill…we have an update on where the bill stands in the US Senate. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday to uphold a Tennessee law banning medical procedures intended to alter a minor’s gender identity, a major decision that reshapes the legal landscape around transgender care in America. [...]
June 19, 2025
Just the Truth As the conflict in the middle heats up….a new Poll Finds 60% of Americans including a Majority of Republicans Oppose any US Involvement in War with Iran. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital in the Washington, DC, area by ambulance on Tuesday…we have an update on her health. Could be some good news for Social Security recipients….. A new analysis projects the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year will be higher than previously projected. We have another rogue federal judge….this time… a federal judge is holding Florida’s Attorney General [...]
June 18, 2025
Just the Truth 🔥 First, the shocking political assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. We break down the chilling timeline, the killer’s manifesto-style texts, and the FBI’s warning about politically motivated violence. This is one of the most brazen attacks on U.S. lawmakers in modern history—and it’s not getting the coverage it deserves. 💥 Meanwhile, chaos continues in Los Angeles, where anti-ICE riots have escalated into full-blown violence. Protesters are setting fires, assaulting federal agents, and waving foreign flags in the streets. President Trump’s National Guard deployment has brought temporary order—but Democrat leaders like Gov. Gavin [...]
June 17, 2025
Just the Truth Israelis Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran had marked President Trump as ‘enemy number one’ with an assassination plot. We have the latest details of the latest turmoil in the middle east. Senator Rand Paul says he’s not a definite no vote on President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill, but he’s not a yes yet either!! Sen. John Fetterman supports President Trump’s military parade and called on Americans to celebrate regardless of politics. New Dramatic photos show a Minnesota lawmaker’s home was damaged in a weekend shooting as a manhunt for the suspect ended last night….we have an [...]
June 16, 2025
Just the Truth Weekend Since 2008, Purple Heart Homes has been uniting communities nationwide to create safe, barrier-free housing for disabled and aging Veterans. In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Arabe, President of the Golden Corners Chapter, who shares how his team is making a real impact for Veterans in Upstate South Carolina — one home at a time. Visit the Purple Heart Homes website: https://bit.ly/4kJV8wa Dr Diana Phillips is a seasoned veterinarian whose career has spanned emergency rooms, general practice, and now, one of the most intimate roles in veterinary care: in-home euthanasia with CodaPet. With [...]
June 14, 2025
Just the Truth A Democrat senator was forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference…after reportedly “lunging” at the Secretary where she was addressing the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. We have the details as this situation get’s crazier by the day. The musical court decisions continued this week. Yesterday, a U.S. appeals court agreed to pause a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to provide “due process” to hundreds of Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. This is a big victory for the Trump administration. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying [...]
June 13, 2025
Just the Truth The chaos in Los Angeles shows no signs of slowing down. In today’s explosive episode of Just the Truth Podcast, we break down the escalating anti-ICE riots, Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit to block President Trump’s National Guard deployment, and the DOJ’s sharp response calling it a “crass political stunt.” The battle between state and federal authority has hit a boiling point — and we’re on the front lines. We also dive into the Trump–Elon Musk feud. After weeks of online jabs over Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the former president now says he’s open to reconciling with Musk. [...]
June 12, 2025
Just the Truth In this explosive episode of The Joey Hudson Show, we break down the latest political chaos gripping the nation—from the courtroom to Capitol Hill. First, the shocking return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to U.S. soil. Deported in March, this known human smuggler and domestic abuser is now back—thanks to Democrat pressure. But what’s waiting for him in the American justice system? We’ve got the legal updates and a breakdown of why the Left pushed so hard for his return. Next, we spotlight one of the most controversial votes in Congress this year: 148 House Democrats just [...]
June 11, 2025
Just the Truth “Riots in L.A., ICE Attacks, and a Leadership Meltdown — Who’s Really in Charge?” This week on The Joey Hudson Show, we cut through the political spin and media noise to bring you the truth about what’s happening on America’s streets — and in its highest offices. TOP STORY: L.A. IN FLAMES AND NEWSOM SHRUGS Los Angeles is under siege. Rioters have taken over the streets, federal immigration agents are being attacked, and California’s leadership is nowhere to be found. Governor Gavin Newsom? His response was to compare these violent protests to “celebrations” after an Eagles playoff [...]
June 9, 2025
Just the Truth Lawlessness in Los Angeles: ICE Raids, Riots, and Political Gaslighting BLOCK 1 (11:00 Minutes) A battalion of 500 U.S. Marines are mobilizing to Los Angeles to respond to anti-immigration enforcement riots, Fox News has learned. The Marines, from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines at Twentynine Palms, California, will protect federal property and personnel. The deployment follows President Trump’s earlier move of sending 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. Trump stated, “I think we have it very well under control,” while also warning that disrespect toward troops, like spitting, “will be hit harder than they have ever [...]
June 9, 2025
Just the Truth Here’s a polished, SEO-optimized podcast show description based on your segment. It’s structured to hook listeners, highlight Upstate farmers markets, and promote your upcoming interviews: “From Fresh Markets to State Politics: What’s Happening in the Upstate” Show Description: This weekend on Just the Truth, we’re taking a break from national headlines to focus on something local, powerful, and delicious — your Upstate farmers markets. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of talking with guests about their community markets, and today, we’re pulling back the curtain on just how many incredible markets are thriving right [...]
June 7, 2025
Just the Truth Trump vs. Musk, Judicial Mayhem, and SC Job Delays – It’s All Falling Apart On today’s episode of The Joey Hudson Show, we dive headfirst into one of the wildest 48-hour news cycles in recent memory. From Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public feud to activist judges blocking deportations and halting job creation in South Carolina, this episode pulls no punches. TOP STORY: Trump and Musk Go Nuclear What started as a political bromance has exploded into all-out war. Elon Musk, former head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is now calling the president’s landmark tax-and-spending [...]
June 6, 2025
Just the Truth “Deportation Drama, Judicial Power Plays, and a Major Political Defection” On today’s episode of Joey Hudson’s Just the Truth, we tackle the stories they don’t want you to hear — the ones that shine a light on judicial overreach, administrative chaos, and political hypocrisy. From courtroom bombshells to border crackdowns, we break it all down with clarity and common sense. Top Story: Biden-Appointed Judge Blocks Deportation of Boulder Attack Suspect’s Family Yes, you heard that right. A federal judge just stopped the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Soliman — the man accused of [...]
June 5, 2025
Just the Truth The Divide Widens: Musk Slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ & More Breaking Headlines On today’s explosive episode of Just the Truth, we dive into the growing rift between Elon Musk and President Trump. Just days after stepping down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk torched Trump’s flagship tax and spending package, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” Why is the former DOGE czar turning on the man who appointed him? What’s in this controversial GOP-backed bill that sparked Musk’s outrage? We unpack every angle—budget impacts, political fallout, and what the White House is doing [...]
June 4, 2025
Just the Truth More details coming out of Boulder, Colorado attack on Sunday. Paperwork with the word “USAID” was found in the car of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who’s accused of allegedly throwing explosives at a group in Boulder, Colorado, peacefully protesting for the release of Hamas’ hostages. At least 80 people, including two alleged cartel members and one person wanted in an international murder case, were arrested during a large-scale operation involving federal, state and local authorities this weekend in the low country of SC. We have the details in today’s show. ALSO…the Largest ever ICE operation results in nearly 1,500 illegals arrested [...]
June 3, 2025
Just the Truth This could be an important week in getting President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” through the senate. Reports are there are potentially six Senators who could stall the bill….we will tell you who they are in today’s show. An Egyptian national who came into the country two years ago and overstayed his visa has been charged in the gruesome terror attack that left six people injured in Boulder, Colo. Over the weekend. Trans athlete AB Hernandez, a young man pretending to be a girl… took a several girls’ track and field state championships in California over the weekend….even [...]
June 2, 2025
Just the Truth WEEKEND Welcome…thanks for spending a few minutes of your weekend with me. With Summer officially here…everyone is interested in fresh fruits and vegetables…preferably from local farmers.. that’s what you will find when you shop at Hub City Farmers Market in Spartanburg. Jenni Callahan, the market director of Hub City Roots joins us a little later in the show…. Hub City Roots https://www.hubcityroots.org/ If you love history you will find lots of it at the Greer Heritage Museum in my hometown. Jonathan Lovegrove is a young man with a passion for history and just published his [...]
May 31, 2025
Just the Truth Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department notified the American Bar Association it will no longer comply with ratings for judicial nominees..citing their biased system of putting forth democrat nominees. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt….. Former first lady Jill Biden should have to answer for her role in the “cover up” of her husband and former President Joe Biden’s mental decline while in the final years in the Oval office. ALSO…Ms Leavitt has a message for rogue federal judges who are trying to block the Trump administration from carrying out the programs promised by President Trump….you’re going to want [...]
May 30, 2025
Just the Truth A Federal court disagrees with President Trump’s belief that he has an ‘unbounded authority’ to impose worldwide tariffs. The Trump Administration will appeal the decision. The Democrat Governor of Massachusetts is sounding off about her frustrations with ICE’s latest operations in her state, saying she found it “disturbing” to hear about the arrests of some 40 illegal immigrants ..guess where….in the exclusive communities of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard…oh, no…we can’t upset the wealthy people in Martha’s Vineyard!!! California’s high school sports league made a major rule change to its upcoming girls’ track and field state championship for the “second day [...]
May 29, 2025
Just the Truth Another GOP Senator says he is a NO vote on President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in it’s current form. I have the latest on where the bill presently stands. The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to intervene and allow the government to enact deportations of a small group of major criminals, saying a lower judge is meddling in national security matters. Leaked video shows former Vice President Kamala Harris warning that the state of the world is eerily similar to the 1930s. Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville yesterday announced he will run for Alabama governor….and leave the [...]
May 28, 2025
Big, Beautiful Bill now in Senate; House leaders say bill will save $10 billion in medicaid (Ep 440)
Just the Truth As Congress gets back to work after the Memorial Day weekend holiday….it appears President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has a tough time ahead in the US Senate as Sen Ron Johnson says there are enough Republicans who oppose the bill (as the house passed it) to stop it? Meanwhile… House Republicans are praising the bill they sent over to their Senate colleagues claiming they have tighten Medicaid rules to stop scams that will save taxpayers more than $10 billion. We have some new analysis of what was included in the house bill. ‘60 Minutes’ anchor Scott Pelley [...]
May 27, 2025
Just the Truth Happy Memorial Day…a day of remembrance and honor for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so you and I can gather every day and freely talk about the news of the day. A good example of the freedom of speech…. an Iowa man reached a settlement with his former employer this week after he claimed he was fired for wearing t-shirts with Bible verse messages during the company’s celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. The U.K. is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up [...]
May 26, 2025
Just the Truth – WEEKEND Another installment of our Upstate SC Mayor’s series as we visit with Greer Mayor Rick Danner to discuss the many exciting things happening in the City of Greer. The Broyhill Leadership Conference has served over 35,000 high school leaders since 1982. Michael Broome, the founder of The Tomorrow’s America Foundation discusses the impact these summer leadership camps are having on future leaders. American Legion baseball is back in Greenville. Coach Brian Remsberg talks about the upcoming season. Jason Crabb’s music has been inspiring people for over 30 years. Jason visits with us to talk about [...]
May 24, 2025
Just the Truth A Washington socialite and journalist has accused former first lady Jill Biden of “elder abuse” in an explosive new interview after former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. ALSO…the NY Post published a well-known and respected geriatric doctor’s op-ed confirming she believes Joe Biden has been abused. We have the details of this narrative that is developing around Joe Biden’s failing health. President Trump lashed out at who he called a ‘terrible’ NBC reporter over a Qatar jet question during Oval Office meeting with South African president: calling the reporter ‘Jerk … Idiot’ An extra $1 [...]
May 22, 2025
Just the Truth President Donald Trump’s rallying speech to House Republicans yesterday morning wasn’t enough to convince some holdouts to unite behind his “big, beautiful bill” ahead of a planned vote sometime this week. We have the latest on what’s happening on Capital Hill. Big win in the US Supreme Court yesterday by a member of the Maine House of Representatives. We have the latest on Rep Laurel Libby’s fight to keep males out of female sports. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. will soon begin construction of a “Golden Dome” missile defense system they say will be [...]
May 21, 2025
Just the Truth Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman LaMonica McIver following her confrontation with agents at an ICE facility. We have the latest details on this breaking story. Former Biden’s medical advisor says he ‘probably’ had cancer at beginning of presidency saying that Biden did not develop the cancer after leaving the White House in January. The Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the unarmed Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by a Capitol police officer during the January 6 riot. Drew McKissick, Chairman of the SC Republican party, [...]
May 20, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 19, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 17, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 16, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 15, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 14, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 13, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 12, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 10, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 9, 2025
Just the Truth 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 [...]
May 8, 2025
Just the Truth The US Supreme Court handed President Trump a win as they lifted a lower court’s order that paused the Pentagon’s transgender military ban from taking effect. Columbia University Announces 180 Layoffs and blame the Trump Administration for cancelling $400M in Federal Grants Over Antisemitism Concerns. President Trump declared New York Attorney General Letitia James “a total crook” yesterday — and said the Justice Department would “do what’s right” after receiving a criminal referral accusing her of mortgage fraud. State Legislators have reached an agreement on liquor liability reform. Lawmakers say the comprise is aimed at helping bars and restaurants. [...]
May 7, 2025
Just the Truth Just weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court hears a major case that could redefine the scope of judicial power……Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is ramping up his criticism of nationwide court injunctions by these rogue District judges. After over 40 years as a democrat in California, a former Sheriff says he is leaving to join the Republican party….saying: it’s t ime to make [California] purple again!” GOP Senators got some disappointing news from GA Senate hopeful Governor Brian Kemp as he announced that he will not run for Senate next year which was disappointing as Senate leaders saw [...]
May 6, 2025
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 [...]
May 5, 2025
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 [...]
May 3, 2025
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 [...]
May 2, 2025
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 [...]
May 1, 2025
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 [...]
April 30, 2025
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 [...]
April 29, 2025
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. [...]
April 28, 2025
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 [...]
April 26, 2025
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 [...]
April 25, 2025
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 [...]
April 24, 2025
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 [...]
April 23, 2025
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 [...]
April 22, 2025
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 [...]
April 21, 2025
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 [...]
April 19, 2025
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 [...]
April 18, 2025
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 [...]
April 17, 2025
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 [...]
April 16, 2025
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 [...]
April 15, 2025
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 [...]
April 14, 2025
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 [...]
April 11, 2025
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 [...]
April 10, 2025
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 [...]
April 9, 2025
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 [...]
April 8, 2025
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, [...]
April 7, 2025
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 [...]
April 5, 2025
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 [...]
April 4, 2025
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 [...]
April 3, 2025
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 [...]
April 2, 2025
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 [...]
April 1, 2025
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 [...]
March 31, 2025
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 [...]
March 28, 2025
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 [...]
March 27, 2025
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 [...]
March 26, 2025
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 [...]
March 25, 2025
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 [...]
March 24, 2025
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 [...]
March 22, 2025
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 [...]
March 21, 2025
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 [...]
March 20, 2025
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 [...]
March 19, 2025
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 [...]
March 18, 2025
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 [...]
March 17, 2025
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 [...]
March 15, 2025
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 [...]
March 14, 2025
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 [...]
March 13, 2025
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 [...]
March 12, 2025
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 [...]
March 11, 2025
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 [...]
March 10, 2025
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 [...]
March 8, 2025
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 [...]
March 7, 2025
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 [...]
March 6, 2025
Just the Truth In his first address to a joint session of Congress in his second term, President Donald Trump vowed this will be our greatest era yet. Things got testy when Speaker Johnson had one democrat…who kept trying to interrupt President Trump….removed from the House Chamber. On the international front….. Trump unveiled in his speech that Ukraine is prepared to sign off on a rare-earth minerals deal and continue peace negotiations to end the war with Russia, and that his administration has caught the terrorist behind an attack in Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 13 U.S. [...]
March 5, 2025
Just the Truth Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico that were set to take effect at midnight last night making it clear there was no room for additional negotiation telling the media: ‘They’re all set’ Don’t check your 401k statement today!!! The Dow Dropped 650 points late afternoon yesterday upon the announcement of the Canada, Mexico Tariffs Kicking in Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, laid the details of her plan to lower the price of eggs and prevent the price of other food items from escalating. Chairman of the SC GOP, Drew McKissick, joins us to give an update [...]
March 4, 2025
Just the Truth There is continued fallout from the chaotic meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky on Friday. We have the highlights and how American’s are responding. In meetings yesterday it appears the British Prime Minister is taking the reigns and vowing to assist Ukraine in the continuing war with Russia. SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace is back in the headlines. This time attorneys for one of the men mace accused of being a sexual predator have issued a “demand for action,” giving the congresswoman 10 days to produce evidence or publicly apologize for what [...]
March 3, 2025
Just the Truth Click for information about more of Dr. Smith’s books: https://bit.ly/3DbCT2e “The 25-Day Vice-President: Alabama’s William Rufus de Vane King” documents the life and times of an often overlooked 19th Century statesman. Born to wealth and privilege in North Carolina, King grew up to become an attorney and was elected by Tarheel voters to serve in the State Legislator and U.S. Congress. In 1819, after serving in Europe as Legation Secretary for the American Foreign Minister to the Two Sicilies and Russia, King migrated to the Alabama Territory. He quickly became a prominent member of the territory’s [...]
March 1, 2025
Just the Truth President Donald Trump accepted an unprecedented second invitation for a state dinner at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles. The President received in invitation during a meeting with the British Prime Minister yesterday. Is the Epsteen bombshell about to blow the lid in Washington, DC? It appears some copies of the initial files are being released. We have the latest on this sordid story. A group of House Republicans are asking President Donald Trump to step in to assist a relative of VP JD Vance who is being denied a life-saving transplant because she didn’t receive the [...]
February 28, 2025
Just the Truth President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting yesterday. We have the highlights for you. A House hearing yesterday descended into chaos when Chairman James Comer (R-KY) threatened to have Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) forcibly removed for calling President Donald Trump a name….want to know what this democrat was calling the President? Stick around!!! The Department of Health and Human Services has terminated a contract with a nonprofit that was paid millions each month to operate a Texas overflow facility that sat empty, according to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Finally, a South Carolina Congressman says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump [...]
February 27, 2025
Just the Truth Secretary of Agriculture, Brook Rollins, announced yesterday that it is taking steps to ensure that illegal immigrants in the United States are not eligible for food stamp benefits. A report from Capital Hill says some House Republicans are getting increasingly frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of his role in the federal government. I have the latest from a closed-door congressional meeting yesterday. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says more than one million federal workers responded to Musk’s directive to respond to an email explaining what they accomplished last week. Musk is doubling down. Looks like the Philadelphia [...]
February 26, 2025
Just the Truth A watchdog group is asking the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and $million dollar payments to organizations his wife works for. AND… you know things are bad for the Democrats when even their own billionaire donors are admitting they can’t sell their own ideas! We have a story making the rounds on one of Kamala Harris’ biggest supporters now admitting the democrats are failing miserably. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is ending the use of the controversial CBP One app to allow migrants to board domestic flights with one exception: unless it is being [...]
February 25, 2025
Just the Truth Elon Musk sent out a directive on Saturday requiring all federal employees to send an email today summarizing their accomplishments last week. According to the email they have until midnight tonight to respond or face losing their federal job. Meanwhile, a number of Trump appointed cabinet heads have reportedly told their employees ….no need to respond. Is this the first showdown of Elon Musk’s authority? We have the latest update. Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged President Donald Trump to try to cut federal funding over the issue of transgender inclusion in women’s sports. Maine is defying the [...]
February 24, 2025
Just the Truth Curtis Smith, Chairman of the Spartanburg County Republican Party, joins us to talk about the upcoming GOP re-organizational precinct meetings in Spartanburg County. President Donald Trump is close to finalizing his cabinet choices and senior leadership positions for his second administration. Brooke Rollins was recently sworn in to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture and we visit with her to discuss the first priorities of the Department of Ag. South Carolina has seen a number of local bars and restaurants close due to increasing liability insurance rates caused by excessive legal costs. Tort reform is one of [...]
February 22, 2025
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