Joey Hudson / Just The Truth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

President Trump is acknowledging something Americans may not want to hear: the war with Iran may not be over before the November midterm elections—and relief from higher fuel prices may not come anytime soon.

We’ll look at what the President said, what’s happening with oil and gasoline prices, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to American consumers.

Plus, a federal appeals court has handed the firearms industry an important legal victory in its challenge to New Jersey’s gun-industry liability law.

Apple has finally entered the foldable phone business—and you’d better get your checkbook ready. The new iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.

And finally, we remember our friend and fellow broadcaster Charlie Kirk, assassinated one year ago while speaking at Utah Valley University.

🇺🇸 TRUMP: DON’T EXPECT THE IRAN WAR TO END BEFORE THE MIDTERMS

President Trump is setting expectations for Americans about the continuing war with Iran.

The President acknowledged that the conflict may continue through the November midterm elections and that oil and fuel prices may remain elevated longer than many Americans had hoped.

That matters because the war isn’t simply a foreign-policy story.

Americans are seeing the consequences every time they pull into a gas station, buy groceries, purchase products transported by truck or pay for an airline ticket.

We’ll look at what Trump said, why the Strait of Hormuz remains so important to global energy markets and what the continuing conflict could mean for American families.

⚖️ FEDERAL APPEALS COURT REVIVES CHALLENGE TO NEW JERSEY GUN LAW

An 18-month legal battle has taken an important turn involving New Jersey’s attempt to hold firearm manufacturers and sellers legally responsible under the state’s “reasonable controls” law.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Shooting Sports Foundation now has standing to challenge the law and that the federal court should not have abstained from hearing the case simply because New Jersey had already begun enforcement actions against firearm companies.

That does not mean the appeals court struck down the New Jersey law.

But it does mean the firearms industry’s constitutional challenge can move forward.

We’ll explain what happened, why New Jersey’s enforcement actions changed the legal landscape and what comes next.

📱 APPLE’S $1,999 FOLDABLE iPHONE

Well, Apple finally did it.

The company has introduced its first foldable iPhone.

It’s called the iPhone Duo, and when you unfold it, you get a 7.6-inch inner display designed for videos, gaming and running multiple apps.

Pretty impressive.

Then you see the price.

$1,999—and that’s where it starts!

Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max along with new Apple Watches and other updates.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299.

So the question is pretty simple:

Would you pay two grand for a folding iPhone?

We’ll take a look at what Apple is offering and whether this is enough to convince people to replace the traditional smartphone.

🇺🇸 REMEMBERING CHARLIE KIRK — ONE YEAR LATER

Finally today, we remember Charlie Kirk.

One year ago, on September 10, 2025, Charlie was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University.

For me, this story is also personal.

Charlie and I were both talk show hosts with Salem Media, and while we approached broadcasting from our own perspectives and experiences, Charlie never hesitated to talk openly about the things he believed mattered.

His faith.

His country.

The next generation.

And his belief in speaking openly and debating ideas.

Whatever someone's politics, the assassination of a person for engaging in political speech is something Americans should reject unequivocally.

Charlie left behind his wife, Erika, his family, friends, colleagues and a movement that continues today.

So one year later, we remember Charlie Kirk—not simply for the headlines surrounding his death, but for the life he lived, the faith he professed and the conversations he started.

We’ll take some time today to remember our friend.

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#DonaldTrump #Iran #IranWar #GasPrices #OilPrices #StraitOfHormuz #SecondAmendment #GunRights #NewJersey #Apple #iPhoneDuo #iPhone18Pro #FoldableiPhone #CharlieKirk #RememberingCharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #BreakingNews #JustTheTruth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

There’s a major congressional election fight unfolding in Missouri, and the situation became even more complicated when Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied the state’s emergency request to use its revised congressional map in November.

That means Missouri is now preparing to hold the general election using its older 2022 congressional districts—even though voters participated in the August primary using the newer map.

We’ll explain how Missouri ended up in this extraordinary situation, why the state Supreme Court blocked the revised map, and what happens to candidates and voters between now and November.

Plus, the U.S.-Canada trade war has escalated dramatically. President Trump has announced bans on imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles after Canada imposed new retaliatory tariffs on American goods.

We’ll look at what each country is doing and, most importantly, what another round of trade restrictions could mean for consumers and businesses on both sides of the border.

Then, three jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking publicly after the case ended in a mistrial. They say the jury was divided 11-1 and that one holdout prevented a unanimous verdict.

And here in South Carolina, we have what may be one of the most unusual constitutional lawsuits of the year.

A Greenville-area entrepreneur wants to operate a mobile beauty salon, but South Carolina law permits mobile barbershops while restricting many cosmetology services to fixed locations.

She says that distinction violates her constitutional rights.

🗳️ MISSOURI’S CONGRESSIONAL MAP MESS

Missouri voters went to the polls in August and selected congressional nominees using a Republican-backed map approved in 2025.

But the Missouri Supreme Court later ruled that the newer map never legally took effect because a voter-backed referendum suspended the law.

Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who handles emergency applications from the Eighth Circuit, denied the request without comment and did not refer it to the full Court.

The result is extraordinary:

Missouri is now set to use its 2022 congressional districts for November after holding its primary under different district lines.

We’ll explain what happened, why the courts reached this point and what it means for voters and candidates.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 TRUMP ESCALATES THE TRADE WAR WITH CANADA

The U.S.-Canada trade fight has entered another phase.

President Trump announced restrictions on imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of American products.

Canada’s tariffs cover a broad range of U.S. goods, while the Trump administration says its new restrictions are a response to Ottawa’s actions.

Whatever your view of tariffs, there’s a practical question Americans will be asking:

What does this mean for prices?

We'll look at the products affected, why both governments are escalating the dispute and what consumers and businesses should watch next.

⚖️ LINDSAY CLANCY JURORS BREAK THEIR SILENCE

Three people who served on the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are talking publicly after last week’s mistrial.

Clancy was charged in the deaths of her three young children and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

The jury ultimately could not reach a unanimous verdict after days of deliberations.

Jurors who have now spoken publicly say the panel was divided 11-1 and that one holdout prevented them from reaching a verdict.

We’ll look at what the jurors say happened inside the deliberation room and what could come next in this closely watched case.

💇‍♀️ A SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTIONAL FIGHT…OVER A BEAUTY SALON?

Here’s a South Carolina lawsuit with an unusual premise.

Greenville entrepreneur and licensed esthetician Brandi Rosemond wants to operate a mobile beauty salon.

South Carolina law allows licensed mobile barbershops.

But many cosmetology and esthetician services are restricted to traditional fixed-location salons.

Rosemond and the Institute for Justice have filed a federal lawsuit arguing that the distinction violates her constitutional right to pursue her occupation.

The state has not yet had the final word, and the lawsuit will have to work its way through federal court.

But it raises an interesting question:

If a barber can legally operate from a mobile shop, why should differently licensed beauty professionals be treated differently?

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#Missouri #SupremeCourt #BrettKavanaugh #Redistricting #Election2026 #DonaldTrump #Canada #Tariffs #TradeWar #LindsayClancy #SouthCarolina #GreenvilleSC #Constitution #SmallBusiness #SCPolitics #BreakingNews #JustTheTruth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

If you traveled over the Labor Day weekend, you probably noticed it at the gas pump.

Gas prices hit a new record for the holiday amid continuing U.S.-Iranian military tensions in the Middle East.

Now Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on maps for a “new international corridor” through the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing plans for a restricted zone in the Persian Gulf.

What exactly does that mean—and could continuing instability in one of the world's most important oil-shipping routes push American gasoline prices even higher?

Plus, Hunter Biden is getting into cryptocurrency with a new meme coin apparently making light of the laptop scandal that followed him for years.

President Trump showed up in New Jersey with a noticeably different look that has social media asking: Has Trump finally ditched the famous blond hair?

And here in South Carolina, communities are beginning to push back against the explosion of massive data centers being built to power artificial intelligence and other digital services.

⛽ IRAN, THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND RECORD GAS PRICES

Iranian officials say maps have been agreed upon with Oman for a new international corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, along with plans for a restricted zone in the Persian Gulf.

That deserves our attention.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world because an enormous amount of the world's oil and natural gas moves through it.

Any disruption—or even the threat of disruption—can quickly affect global energy markets.

And Americans are already feeling the consequences of instability in the region.

Gas prices reached a new Labor Day record following additional U.S. and Iranian strikes.

So what happens next?

Could this new arrangement make shipping safer and more predictable?

Or does Iran's plan for a restricted zone create another potential flashpoint?

Most importantly for American families:

Where are gasoline prices headed from here?

💻 HUNTER BIDEN TURNS THE LAPTOP SCANDAL INTO CRYPTO

Here's one I didn't have on my 2026 bingo card.

Hunter Biden is reportedly launching a cryptocurrency meme coin that appears to make light of his infamous laptop scandal.

Yes, that laptop.

After years of investigations, political battles and controversy surrounding Hunter Biden, the former president's son is now apparently turning one of the biggest scandals associated with his name into a crypto venture.

We'll explain what the coin is, how it's being marketed and why it's already generating controversy.

And we'll revisit the larger question of accountability surrounding Hunter Biden following the sweeping pardon he received from his father, former President Joe Biden.

💇‍♂️ HAS PRESIDENT TRUMP DITCHED THE BLOND HAIR?

We deal with plenty of serious issues around here.

Every once in a while, however, we need something a little lighter.

President Trump arrived in New Jersey for a weekend at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster sporting what appeared to be a considerably darker hairstyle.

And naturally, people noticed.

Has Donald Trump finally abandoned the famous blond look?

Was it a new color?

Was it the lighting?

Or are we all spending entirely too much time analyzing the President's hair?

We'll show you the pictures and let you decide.

🖥️ SOUTH CAROLINA PUSHBACK AGAINST AI DATA CENTERS GROWS

This is becoming a major issue across South Carolina.

A growing number of counties are considering temporary pauses or restrictions on new data center development as residents raise questions about the enormous facilities needed to power artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital services.

The concerns include electricity demand, water consumption, noise, land use, infrastructure and what these massive projects could mean for nearby communities.

The debate is particularly complicated because South Carolina currently lacks a comprehensive statewide framework governing data center development.

That leaves many of these decisions to local governments.

AI may be the future—but South Carolina communities are increasingly asking:

What is the cost of building the infrastructure needed to power it?

And who gets to decide where these enormous facilities go?

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #GasPrices #OilPrices #DonaldTrump #Trump #HunterBiden #Crypto #MemeCoin #TrumpHair #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #SouthCarolina #SCPolitics #EnergyPrices #MiddleEast #JustTheTruth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Happy Labor Day!

We have a new immigration number today that deserves a lot more attention than it's probably going to receive.

New estimates indicate the migrant population in the United States has fallen by nearly 3 million people during President Donald Trump's second term.

That's a remarkable shift—and we're going to break down what's behind it, including deportations, voluntary departures and changes in the number of migrants entering the country.

Then there's a number that may be even more remarkable:

89% of Americans now believe government corruption is widespread.

Republicans have expressed that concern for years, but a new poll shows Democrats' concerns have surged as well. Apparently, government corruption may finally be an issue capable of bringing the country together!

Plus, imagine ordering dinner from DoorDash, hearing a knock at your door and discovering your delivery driver is wearing absolutely nothing.

Yes, apparently that happened.

And finally, another federal judge has blocked President Trump's latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, setting up another major constitutional battle for the administration.

🇺🇸 NEARLY 3 MILLION FEWER MIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES?

Let's start with the number that caught my attention.

The total migrant population in the United States is estimated to have declined by nearly 3 million people since President Trump returned to office.

If accurate, that would represent a significant reversal after years of growth in the foreign-born population.

So how did it happen?

How much can be attributed to deportations?

How much involves people voluntarily leaving the country?

And how much comes from dramatically fewer migrants entering in the first place?

We're going to break down the numbers because immigration policy isn't simply about what politicians say they're doing.

The numbers tell us whether it's actually working.

🏛️ 89% OF AMERICANS SAY GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION IS WIDESPREAD

Here's a statistic that ought to concern everybody in Washington.

A record 89% of Americans now say corruption in government is widespread.

Think about that.

Nine out of ten Americans.

What's particularly interesting is that the increase is being driven partly by Democrats, whose concerns about government corruption have risen dramatically.

Republicans and Democrats may disagree about who is responsible for the problem and what constitutes corruption, but increasingly they're reaching the same conclusion:

They don't trust the government.

We'll look at what's driving this extraordinary collapse in confidence and why it should concern politicians in both parties.

😳 THE DOORDASH DELIVERY NOBODY ASKED FOR

Now for something completely different.

A Houston-area family says their DoorDash order arrived—but apparently the driver's clothes didn't.

According to reports, the delivery driver showed up completely naked.

Imagine checking your doorbell camera expecting to see your dinner sitting on the porch and seeing...well...something else entirely.

How did this happen?

What did the family do?

And perhaps the most important question:

Did they still eat the food?

You're going to want to hear this one.

⚖️ JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ACTION

And once again, President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship has run into a federal judge.

A federal court has halted the administration's latest executive action while the larger constitutional fight continues.

The Trump administration argues that the traditional interpretation of the 14th Amendment is too broad and should not automatically grant citizenship in every circumstance involving children born in the United States to noncitizen parents.

Opponents argue that more than a century of constitutional interpretation and Supreme Court precedent protects birthright citizenship.

This fight is far from over.

And ultimately, the biggest question may be:

Is this an issue that the Supreme Court will finally have to settle once and for all?

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#DonaldTrump #Trump #Immigration #IllegalImmigration #BorderSecurity #Deportations #BirthrightCitizenship #14thAmendment #GovernmentCorruption #GovernmentTrust #DoorDash #LaborDay #Politics #Election2026 #Midterms #BreakingNews #JustTheTruth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

When you hear “YMCA,” do you immediately think about a gym, swimming pool or basketball court?

There is a whole lot more happening at the YMCA.

I sat down with Trey Oakley of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg to talk about the organization’s mission, its Christian foundation and the work being done every day to strengthen children, families and the Upstate community.

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg has roots going all the way back to 1869, and today its work includes youth development, after-school programs, summer camps, swimming and water safety, programs for cancer survivors, opportunities for adults with learning differences or physical limitations, efforts to address food insecurity and financial assistance for families who otherwise might not be able to participate.

Trey and I also discuss what the YMCA means when it talks about putting Christian principles into practice, the challenges facing families today and how people can get involved through membership, volunteering and financial support.

If you think the YMCA is simply a place to work out, I think this conversation may surprise you.

👍 LIKE this episode if you support organizations working to strengthen our local communities.

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What does the YMCA mean to you and your family?

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations about the people, organizations and issues making a difference in our community.

#YMCA #SpartanburgSC #Spartanburg #SouthCarolina #UpstateSC #Community #ChristianValues #YouthDevelopment #TreyOakley #JoeyHudson

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

There’s a new restaurant taking off in Greenville—and the location is unlike just about anything else in town.

I sit down with longtime Greenville restaurateur Trish Ballentine  and Lauren Good to talk about their newest venture, Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events, located at the Greenville Downtown Airport.

I’ve known Trish for many years and have watched her own and operate restaurants throughout the Greenville area. In this conversation, we talk about what brought her back into the restaurant business, why she chose this unique airport location, and what she’s learned after years in Greenville’s rapidly changing restaurant scene.

We also get into the food at Hangar 28, the emphasis on scratch cooking, weekend breakfast, cocktails and the restaurant’s unique aviation atmosphere.

And Hangar 28 isn’t just about food. Trish tells us about the approximately 3,500-square-foot event venue overlooking the airport and her plans for private events, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, live music and more.

If you live in the Upstate—or you just enjoy discovering unique locally owned restaurants—this is one you'll want to check out.

👍 LIKE this episode if you enjoy discovering local Greenville businesses.

💬 COMMENT: What's your favorite locally owned restaurant in the Upstate?

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations about the people, businesses and issues shaping Greenville, the Upstate and South Carolina.

#GreenvilleSC #Hangar28 #GreenvilleRestaurants #YeahThatGreenville #GreenvilleFood #UpstateSC #SouthCarolina #LocalBusiness #GreenvilleDowntownAirport #JoeyHudson

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Three stories today that raise some fundamental questions about politics, justice and accountability in America.

The House has passed legislation aimed at cutting off certain federal funding to colleges that boycott Israel—but the overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted against it.

Then, nearly 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed—the accused architect of 9/11—still has not been tried and sentenced. How is that possible?

And here in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court has ruled that a civil rights organization cannot be punished for releasing certain information about the state's execution process that had already been made public.

🇮🇱 HOUSE PASSES BILL TARGETING COLLEGE BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL

The House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at preventing certain federal funds from going to colleges and universities that participate in boycotts of Israel.

Most House Democrats opposed the legislation.

We'll look beyond the political rhetoric and examine what the bill actually does, why Republicans supported it and why so many Democrats voted against it.

The vote also comes amid continuing disagreements within the Democratic Party over Israel.

Is this simply a disagreement over how the federal government should respond to boycotts?

Or does the vote reveal something larger about how the Democratic coalition's relationship with Israel is changing?

We'll dig into it.

🇺🇸 25 YEARS AFTER 9/11 — WHERE IS THE JUSTICE?

Think about this.

We are approaching the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Nearly 3,000 people were murdered.

America went to war.

We spent trillions of dollars.

Thousands of American military families sacrificed during the wars that followed.

And yet Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, still has not faced a completed criminal trial.

How can that be?

The case has been consumed by years of legal disputes involving his treatment in CIA custody, the admissibility of evidence and confessions, plea agreements, military commissions and endless courtroom battles.

Now another ruling involving Mohammed's confession has once again complicated the prosecution.

We'll walk through how we got here and ask the question many Americans—especially families who lost loved ones on 9/11—may be asking:

How can the American justice system take a quarter-century to resolve one of the most consequential terrorism cases in our nation's history?

⚖️ SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT RULES IN EXECUTION RECORDS CASE

Here in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court has issued an important ruling involving the state's execution process, government secrecy and the First Amendment.

The dispute involved information about executions that the state argued was protected by South Carolina's shield law.

But there was a significant complication:

Some of the information had already been made public.

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a civil rights organization could not be punished for sharing certain execution-related information that was already publicly available.

We'll explain what information was involved, why the state wanted to restrict its release and what the ruling could mean for future disputes over South Carolina's execution secrecy law.

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#Israel #Congress #Democrats #Republicans #Antisemitism #CollegeCampus #September11 #September11Attacks #911Anniversary #KhalidSheikhMohammed #GuantanamoBay #SCOTUS #SouthCarolina #SCSupremeCourt #DeathPenalty #SCPolitics #BreakingNews #JustTheTruth

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

It was a remarkable day in Congress.

House Democrats helped defeat an effort to advance a constitutional amendment that would permanently cap the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices. The vote comes as some Democrats continue advocating for expanding the Court.

Then another vote is getting plenty of attention: 192 House Democrats voted against a resolution condemning the Democratic Socialists of America and denouncing socialism.

We’ll look beyond the headlines and tell you what these measures actually said—and how members of Congress voted.

Plus, the Justice Department wants answers about skyrocketing beef prices, an emotional congressional hearing puts a human face on the immigration debate, and one South Carolina city has just been named among America’s best towns to visit.

⚖️ THE BATTLE OVER THE SIZE OF THE SUPREME COURT

Should the Supreme Court permanently remain at nine justices?

Republicans attempted to move forward with a constitutional amendment that would cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

The effort failed.

This comes as prominent Democrats—including South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn—have discussed expanding the Court. Clyburn recently said he believes 13 justices would be a “pretty good number.”

Supporters of expanding the Court argue that Congress has changed its size before and say reform is justified.

Opponents call the idea court packing and argue that expanding the Court for political reasons could create a cycle in which whichever party controls Washington simply adds more justices.

We’ll explain what happened and why this debate could become increasingly important.

🗳️ 192 DEMOCRATS VOTE AGAINST ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION

Another House vote is generating controversy.

A resolution condemning the Democratic Socialists of America and denouncing socialism received significant Republican support, but 192 House Democrats voted against it.

Rather than stopping with the headline, we’re going to look at what the resolution actually said.

What exactly were members being asked to condemn?

What reasons did opponents give for voting against it?

And what does this vote tell us about the continuing debate over democratic socialism inside American politics?

🥩 DOJ INVESTIGATES SOARING BEEF PRICES

If you’ve bought steaks, hamburger or just about any other cut of beef lately, you already know this story.

Beef is expensive.

Now the Justice Department is investigating eight major grocery retailers as well as the nation’s four largest meatpackers as the government examines competition and pricing throughout the beef supply chain.

The key question is straightforward:

Why are consumers paying so much?

Is this primarily a supply-and-demand problem caused by America’s historically small cattle herd?

Are processors and retailers contributing to higher prices?

Or is it some combination of factors?

The DOJ wants answers—and so do American consumers.

🇺🇸 FATHER DELIVERS EMOTIONAL TESTIMONY ON IMMIGRATION

One of the most emotional moments on Capitol Hill this week came from Marcus Coleman, whose daughter was permanently disabled following a crash involving a truck driver described in congressional testimony as being in the country illegally.

Coleman appeared before a House subcommittee and accused Democratic lawmakers of “grandstanding” when discussing illegal immigration.

Whatever your politics, his testimony brings the immigration debate away from statistics and political arguments and back to the real people whose lives can be permanently changed.

We’ll show you what he told Congress and discuss the larger debate surrounding immigration enforcement and public safety.

🌴 ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST TOWNS IS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Finally, we’ll end with some good news from the Palmetto State.

CNN has named a South Carolina community one of the best towns to visit in America.

And no—it’s not Charleston this time!

Which South Carolina town made the list?

We’ll reveal it and explain why it’s getting national attention.

📩 Join our mailing list at JoeyHudson.com

📱 Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639)

Your texts are always welcome, and you can also leave a voice message that could be aired on a future podcast.

Subscribe for daily political analysis, breaking national news, South Carolina politics and conversations about the issues affecting American families.

Facebook: facebook.com/joeyhudsononline
X: @joeyhudson

#SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Socialism #Congress #Democrats #Republicans #DonaldTrump #CourtPacking #BeefPrices #GroceryPrices #DOJ #Immigration #BorderSecurity #SouthCarolina #SCPolitics #Election2026 #JustTheTruth