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Joey Hudson is a conservative Christian, successful businessman and experienced broadcaster who has a passion for seeking the truth in today’s chaotic world. Combining his interest in politics and religion, Joey brings faith, wisdom and keen insight with his straightforward, no nonsense style of talk heard by audiences across the country as a guest speaker, TV guest as well as hosting his own radio show for a decade.
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Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
JOE BIDEN SAYS HIS DISASTROUS 2024 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WASN'T VERY CONSEQUENTIAL. REALLY?!
Former President Joe Biden is making headlines again after revisiting the June 2024 debate with Donald Trump — the debate that triggered weeks of questions about his candidacy and preceded his withdrawal from the presidential race.
In a new interview with PEOPLE magazine, Biden says he didn't consider the debate especially consequential.
We'll revisit what happened, what Biden is saying today and how that debate changed the course of the 2024 election.
But that's only the beginning of today's Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
1. BIDEN REVISITS THE DEBATE THAT CHANGED THE 2024 ELECTION
Joe Biden is looking back at his controversial June 2024 debate performance and offering an assessment that's raising eyebrows.
Despite the political fallout that followed, Biden says the debate was not particularly consequential to him.
We'll examine his remarks, the events that followed and why the debate remains a significant moment in modern presidential politics.
2. DEADLY WASHINGTON, DC SHOOTING — DOCTOR IDENTIFIED AS GUNMAN
Police have identified Dr. Matt Wade Lambert, 55, as the gunman in Thursday's deadly shooting in Washington's Logan Circle neighborhood.
Authorities say Lambert fatally shot 46-year-old building manager James Stuart inside a VIDA Fitness gym, then opened fire from his apartment balcony, wounding four additional people.
Investigators believe the attack may have been connected to Lambert's longstanding dispute with his condominium association over mold, moisture and maintenance problems.
Lambert later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
We'll examine what investigators have revealed about the dispute and the tragic violence that followed.
3. SOUTH CAROLINA'S RENT AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE
Affordability was one of the defining issues in the 2026 midterm elections, and South Carolina families are facing their own challenges.
Rising housing costs and rent increases are making it more difficult for some families to manage their monthly budgets.
We'll examine reports that South Carolina rents are increasing faster than the national average, what is driving housing costs and the options being discussed to address affordability.
How are rising rents affecting working families, retirees and young people trying to establish themselves in the Palmetto State?
4. CAN REPUBLICANS REBUILD IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S UPSTATE?
Nate Leupp, chairman of the 4th District Republican Club, joins us to discuss a Wall Street Journal article examining the Republican Party's challenges in South Carolina following the midterm elections.
After surprising election results in traditionally Republican areas, party leaders and grassroots activists are asking what went wrong — and what needs to happen before 2028.
We'll talk about voter turnout, changing political attitudes, campaign organization and the future of the Republican Party in Greenville and the surrounding Upstate communities.
What lessons can Republicans take from the election? And how should the party respond to voters' concerns about the economy and affordability?
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Was the June 2024 debate a turning point in American politics?
Are rising rents creating financial pressure in your community?
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2 days ago
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40 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
ARE AMERICA'S CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE ANOTHER 250 YEARS?
Three U.S. Supreme Court justices are raising an important question as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Meanwhile, Minnesota's governor-elect Amy Klobuchar is already facing criticism over her gun legislation priorities, Stephen Miller is making major changes inside the Trump White House, and South Carolina's election recounts have produced some dramatic results.
Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. THREE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES WARN ABOUT AMERICA'S FUTURE
Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett are speaking out about what it will take to preserve America's constitutional freedoms for future generations.
In interviews released by the Federalist Society, the justices emphasized civic education, understanding the Constitution and the responsibility of Americans to participate in their government.
As America marks 250 years of independence, we'll examine their message and why understanding our nation's founding principles matters.
2. AMY KLOBUCHAR MAKES GUN SAFETY A TOP PRIORITY
Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar campaigned as a moderate, but her comments about gun legislation are already drawing criticism.
At a news conference following her election, Klobuchar said passing a gun safety bill should be among her administration's top priorities.
The comments have sparked opposition from Republican lawmakers and gun rights advocates.
What legislation is being considered? How would it affect Minnesota gun owners? And where does the debate stand under the Second Amendment?
We'll examine Klobuchar's remarks and the response.
3. STEPHEN MILLER REORGANIZES THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE
Stephen Miller has only recently taken over as President Trump's chief of staff, but his office has already circulated a memo changing how the White House coordinates with Cabinet departments.
According to Fox News reporting, Cabinet secretaries will have more authority over their own communications.
The changes come amid allegations from unnamed former administration officials that former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles exercised unusually tight control over agency messaging.
We'll examine what the memo actually changes, the allegations about the previous management structure and what the new arrangement could mean for Trump's administration.
4. SOUTH CAROLINA RECOUNTS: CONFIRMED WINNERS AND LOSERS
The recounts are complete, and several South Carolina races came down to extraordinarily narrow margins.
In House District 89, Democrat Joe Madge defeated Republican Micah Caskey by just 106 votes.
Caskey had been selected to become the next House Republican majority leader, making the defeat particularly significant.
Meanwhile, in Greenville County's House District 27, Republican David Vaughan held on to his seat by just 32 votes against Democrat John MacCarthy.
We'll examine the results and what these close races tell us about the 2026 election in South Carolina.
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What questions do you have about Minnesota's proposed gun legislation?
What changes would you like to see in the White House?
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39 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
REPUBLICANS ARE REORGANIZING AFTER THEIR MIDTERM DEFEAT — BUT THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARE TAKING VERY DIFFERENT APPROACHES!
Jim Jordan has been elected the next House Republican leader, while John Thune has survived an effort to delay Senate GOP leadership elections.
Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has attempted to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CNN commentator Van Jones is discussing a coordinated Democratic messaging strategy that he says Republicans missed, and a South Carolina death row case is raising questions about execution delays.
Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. JIM JORDAN TAKES OVER HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
After Republicans lost control of the House in the 2026 midterms, GOP lawmakers elected Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan as their next minority leader.
Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a 106–73 vote.
The leadership change follows significant Republican losses and growing questions about how the party will respond to a Democratic-controlled Congress.
Will Jordan bring a different strategy to the House Republican conference? And how will Republicans approach the next two years in the minority?
2. JOHN THUNE SURVIVES SENATE GOP LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
Senate Republicans took a different approach.
Despite efforts by several senators to delay leadership elections until the party could examine its midterm losses, John Thune was reelected without opposition.
The effort to postpone the vote failed 31–15.
We'll examine the disagreement over Senate leadership and whether Republicans have adequately addressed the concerns raised by the election results.
3. THOMAS MASSIE MOVES TO IMPEACH PETE HEGSETH
In a surprising confrontation within the Republican Party, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Massie's allegations focused heavily on Hegseth's handling of the war with Iran.
But House Republicans blocked the effort, voting 211–204 to refer the resolution to committee, effectively ending the impeachment push for this Congress.
Why did Massie pursue impeachment, and what does the disagreement reveal about divisions over America's military involvement in Iran?
4. VAN JONES DISCUSSES DEMOCRATS' MIDTERM MESSAGING STRATEGY
CNN commentator Van Jones says Republicans failed to recognize a coordinated online campaign that helped Democrats emphasize affordability and everyday economic concerns.
Appearing on CNN, Jones discussed the American Accountability Network and its efforts to amplify political messaging through social media.
We'll examine his remarks, the network he described and the questions surrounding the effectiveness of political messaging in the 2026 elections.
Was affordability the central issue driving voters, or did the messaging campaign help shape the debate?
5. SOUTH CAROLINA DEATH ROW CASE: STEVEN BIXBY SEEKS HOLIDAY DELAY
More than two decades after the 2003 murders of two Abbeville County law enforcement officers, South Carolina death row inmate Steven Bixby remains at the center of a legal battle over his execution.
Bixby's attorneys requested that the state postpone issuing a death warrant until after the holiday season, citing the demands that execution proceedings place on attorneys, court staff and families.
The South Carolina Supreme Court has denied that request.
We'll discuss the case, the history of the murders and the continuing legal questions surrounding the state's death penalty process.
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What do you think about the different approaches Republicans are taking to leadership in the House and Senate?
What did Van Jones' comments reveal about the role of online messaging in elections?
And what do you think about the latest developments in South Carolina's death penalty cases?
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4 days ago
41 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
REPUBLICANS LOST THE HOUSE AND SENATE — BUT WILL GOP LEADERS ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THE VOTERS?
The fallout from the 2026 midterm elections is intensifying, and now a group of Republican senators is challenging the rush to choose party leadership.
Senator Ron Johnson is leading an effort to delay Senate Republican leadership elections until lawmakers have a serious discussion about what went wrong.
Meanwhile, ten Democrats flipped Republican-held seats in the South Carolina House, bringing new policy priorities to Columbia.
And SC GOP Chairman Drew McKissick joins us to discuss the election results and the challenges facing South Carolina Republicans.
Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. GOP SENATORS DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER MIDTERM DEFEAT
Republicans have lost control of both chambers of Congress, and some Senate Republicans want a full discussion of the election results before voting on their leadership.
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has joined Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, John Kennedy and Ted Budd in calling for a delay.
Senators Dave McCormick and Jim Banks have also expressed concerns about rushing the process.
The central question: Should Senate Republicans evaluate what happened before deciding whether John Thune should continue leading their conference?
We'll examine the disagreement and what it reveals about the Republican Party's response to the midterms.
2. JOHN THUNE AND THE SENATE GOP LEADERSHIP VOTE
Senate Republicans were scheduled to select their leaders for the next Congress on Tuesday.
But Johnson and other senators argue that the conference should first discuss its strategy, its legislative priorities and how it plans to respond to the incoming Democratic majority.
Thune has indicated that Republicans will have an extensive discussion about the election and that the conference will decide how to proceed.
Is this a debate about changing leaders, changing strategy, or both?
3. TEN DEMOCRATS FLIP SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE SEATS
South Carolina Democrats flipped ten Republican-held House seats in last week's election, ending the GOP's supermajority while leaving Republicans in control of the chamber.
Now we're learning more about the incoming lawmakers and their legislative priorities.
Among the proposals and policy positions drawing attention:
• Requiring developers to negotiate protections against rising property taxes for some homeowners on fixed incomes.
• Reconsidering school voucher policies and public education funding.
• Expanding housing assistance, workforce training and access to health care in rural communities.
• Addressing infrastructure needs in rapidly growing parts of South Carolina.
We'll examine what these incoming representatives have proposed, what those policies could cost, and which ideas might attract bipartisan support.
4. SC GOP CHAIRMAN DREW McKISSICK JOINS THE SHOW
What happened to South Carolina Republicans on Election Day?
SC GOP Chairman Drew McKissick joins us to discuss the results, including the U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews and the Democratic gains in the South Carolina House.
We'll examine turnout, campaign strategy, changing voter preferences and what the party plans to do differently.
What happened in traditionally Republican areas such as Greenville County?
Why did some Republican candidates perform better than others?
And what lessons will the party take into the next election cycle?
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Should Senate Republicans delay their leadership elections until they've completed a review of the midterm results?
What do you think explains the GOP's losses in South Carolina?
And which issues should the new South Carolina General Assembly prioritize when it convenes in January?
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Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS ALREADY MAKING HEADLINES — AND PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SHAKING UP HIS WHITE HOUSE!
The 2026 midterm elections are barely behind us, but political attention is already turning toward the next race for the White House.
Who will carry the MAGA movement forward after Donald Trump? Vice President JD Vance? Secretary of State Marco Rubio? Or another Republican?
And on the Democratic side, former Vice President Kamala Harris received just 0.6% support in a new progressive straw poll, while Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff attracted 38% — even though he says he isn't interested in running for president.
Meanwhile, President Trump is reorganizing his White House staff, signaling a possible shift toward diplomacy in Iran, and South Carolina voters are still asking questions about the surprising results of last week's election.
Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. THE ROAD TO 2028: WHO COMES AFTER TRUMP?
The Republican presidential conversation is already underway.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are drawing attention from Trump supporters looking ahead to 2028.
Other Republican names are also being discussed, including Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley.
Meanwhile, a straw poll at a progressive political convention showed a surprising result for Democrats.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff received 38% support among participants, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received 17%, Pete Buttigieg received 14%, and Kamala Harris received just 0.6%.
But there's an important catch: this was a straw poll of roughly 1,000 convention attendees, not a scientific survey of Democratic voters nationwide.
We'll examine the names attracting attention, what these early surveys actually tell us and the questions facing both parties as they prepare for 2028.
2. ANOTHER WHITE HOUSE SHAKEUP: STEPHEN MILLER TAKES CONTROL
President Trump has named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff following the departure of Susie Wiles.
Now Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime Wiles ally, is also leaving the administration.
What do these changes mean for the final two years of Trump's presidency?
Will Miller's leadership bring a different approach to immigration, executive action and negotiations with a Democratic-controlled Congress?
And could additional staff changes be coming?
3. TRUMP AND IRAN: NEGOTIATIONS INSTEAD OF ANOTHER WAR?
The election is over, but America's confrontation with Iran continues.
President Trump says a renewed military campaign against Iran is highly unlikely if negotiations continue making progress.
The administration is pursuing a possible nuclear agreement while maintaining economic and military pressure on Tehran.
We'll examine the diplomatic discussions, the latest military developments and the obstacles to reaching an agreement.
Can Washington and Tehran reach a deal, or will the confrontation continue?
4. SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION ANALYSIS: WHY DID WILSON WIN WHILE GRAHAM LOST?
We're still examining the results of South Carolina's 2026 elections, and one question stands out.
How did Republican Governor-elect Alan Wilson win counties such as Greenville while Republican U.S. Senator Darline Graham lost those same voters to Democrat Annie Andrews?
In Greenville County, Wilson defeated Democrat Jermaine Johnson by nearly 20,000 votes.
But in the U.S. Senate race, Andrews defeated Graham by nearly 5,000 votes in that same county.
We'll examine the split-ticket voting patterns, the differences between the two races and what the results might tell us about the South Carolina electorate.
What happened in Greenville and York counties? Was it candidate preference, turnout, crossover voting or a combination of factors?
And what lessons might both political parties take from these results?
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What do you think of Trump's decision to put Stephen Miller in charge of the White House staff?
Can diplomacy produce a lasting agreement with Iran?
And what do you make of the split-ticket voting in South Carolina?
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6 days ago
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19 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
He once lived on the streets, battling homelessness and addiction. Today, he's helping feed thousands of people and bringing hope to those who need it most.
Meet Redd Martin, founder of Sunday Dinner With a Twist, an inspiring outreach ministry serving the homeless community in Greenville, South Carolina.
In this powerful conversation with Joey Hudson, Redd shares his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to faith, recovery, and a life dedicated to helping others.
Along with his wife, Cassandra, Redd has turned his personal struggles into a mission of compassion, serving tens of thousands of meals and reminding people experiencing homelessness that they haven't been forgotten.
We discuss:
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How Redd ended up homeless and what changed his life.
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The role faith played in his recovery and redemption.
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How Sunday Dinner With a Twist began.
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What most people misunderstand about homelessness.
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The challenges facing Greenville's homeless population.
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Why everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and a second chance.
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How YOU can help make a difference.
This is more than a story about feeding the homeless. It's a story about faith, second chances, and what happens when someone decides to turn their pain into a purpose.
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Nov 6, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
41 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
THE 2026 MIDTERM FALLOUT CONTINUES — AND THREE NEW CONTROVERSIES ARE MAKING HEADLINES!
Republicans are still searching for answers after Democrats made major gains in the U.S. House, Senate and state elections across the country.
But the political shakeup isn't the only story we're following.
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed is facing criticism over a heated confrontation with a British journalist, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced sweeping death sentence commutations, and South Carolina Republicans are dealing with major losses in the state House.
Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson!
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. THE 2026 BLUE WAVE: WHAT WENT WRONG FOR REPUBLICANS?
As election officials continue counting votes in close races, Republicans are evaluating their losses and Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress.
We'll examine the results, voter turnout, the political issues that shaped the election and what the changes could mean for President Trump's remaining two years in office.
What lessons can both parties take from the results? And how will Washington change when the new Congress convenes?
2. ABDUL EL-SAYED'S CONFRONTATION WITH A BRITISH JOURNALIST
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed is drawing criticism after a tense Election Day exchange with Sky News correspondent James Matthews.
When Matthews attempted to ask questions, El-Sayed challenged him about whether he was registered to vote in Michigan and questioned why he should answer a journalist from the United Kingdom.
The encounter also included El-Sayed placing his hands on the reporter's shoulders.
Sky News has defended Matthews, saying he was carrying out his journalistic responsibilities.
We'll examine the video and discuss the relationship between elected officials, journalists and the public's right to ask questions.
3. GAVIN NEWSOM MOVES TO COMMUTE CALIFORNIA'S DEATH SENTENCES
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to commute the death sentences of all 548 people currently on the state's death row.
Their sentences would become life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Newsom argues that capital punishment is incompatible with California's values and that the death penalty system is unfair and unreliable.
Critics, including some victims' families, say the decision disregards the punishment imposed for serious crimes.
We'll examine the legal process, the reaction and what this decision could mean for California's criminal justice system.
4. SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE: REPUBLICAN INCUMBENTS DEFEATED
The political changes extend to Columbia, where ten Republican incumbents reportedly lost their South Carolina House seats in this week's election.
We'll examine the districts involved, the incoming lawmakers and what the changes could mean for the South Carolina General Assembly when it convenes in January.
How will these election results affect legislative priorities, state spending and the political balance in Columbia?
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What do you think about Abdul El-Sayed's exchange with the Sky News reporter?
Do you agree or disagree with Governor Newsom's death penalty decision?
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Nov 5, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
41 min
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AFTER THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS?
The election is over, but the political fallout is just beginning!
Republicans have lost control of both the U.S. House and Senate, and the battle over the party's future is already taking shape.
Vice President JD Vance is delivering a pointed message about what went wrong, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is warning that the GOP suffered a devastating setback.
And here in South Carolina, Senator-elect Annie Andrews is outlining her priorities following her historic victory.
On today's Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson, we're examining the election results, the competing explanations for Republican losses, and what comes next as attention begins shifting toward 2028.
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
🇺🇸 1. JD VANCE AND THE ROAD TO 2028
Vice President JD Vance is reaching out to Republicans and Trump supporters who are frustrated with the direction of the country.
In a pointed assessment of the midterm results, Vance blamed the war in Iran for much of the Republican Party's losses.
He also identified concerns about inflation, the cost of living, America's foreign policy priorities and the U.S. relationship with Israel.
According to Fox News reporting, Vance is attempting to build support among a coalition described as the "new right."
Is this the beginning of the 2028 Republican presidential conversation?
And how will Vance balance loyalty to President Trump with his own political message?
2. RON DESANTIS WARNS REPUBLICANS ABOUT THE FUTURE
Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is delivering his own assessment of the election results.
DeSantis described the GOP's losses as approaching an "extinction-level event" for Republicans in parts of the country.
But he also argued that the results were more a rejection of Republicans in Washington than an endorsement of the Democratic Party's agenda.
We'll examine his comments and what they reveal about the debate developing within the Republican Party.
What went wrong for Republicans? Was it the economy, the Iran war, candidate selection, turnout or some combination of those factors?
And what changes might party leaders consider before the 2028 election?
3. SENATOR-ELECT ANNIE ANDREWS: THE WORK STARTS NOW
South Carolina's newly elected U.S. Senator Annie Andrews is already talking about her priorities in Washington.
Following her victory over Republican Darline Graham, Andrews held a news conference and spoke with reporters about what she hopes to accomplish.
Among her stated priorities are ending the war in Iran, lowering fuel prices and protecting Medicaid funding.
We'll examine her comments, the challenges she faces and how she intends to represent a state that has traditionally voted Republican in statewide elections.
What does her victory mean for South Carolina politics?
And how will she work with the state's congressional delegation and the incoming Democratic majority?
4. THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL CONVERSATION BEGINS
With Democrats taking control of Congress, Republicans are confronting questions about the future of their party.
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and other national Republicans are part of an emerging discussion about leadership, policy and the next presidential election.
We'll examine the different arguments being made about the GOP's direction without losing sight of the economic and national security issues facing Americans today.
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What do you think Republicans should learn from the 2026 midterm results?
Do you agree with JD Vance's assessment of the Iran war?
What do you make of Governor DeSantis's warning?
And what do you want to hear from Senator-elect Annie Andrews as she prepares to represent South Carolina?
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