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WEEKEND: SC Primaries| Open or Closed? | Evans Training Center Making a Difference(Ep 638)

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In today’s episode, we cover two powerful conversations shaping lives — and shaping South Carolina’s future.

First, I’m joined by Dave Crooks, Executive Director of Evans Training Center, a Christ-centered, long-term residential recovery ministry right here in the Upstate.

Evans Training Center operates a 40-week regeneration program for men battling addiction, built around biblical discipleship, accountability, community, and vocational training — all rooted in the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

Dave shares his personal journey through addiction and redemption, and how that lived experience shapes his leadership today. We talk about:

• Why Evans focuses on regeneration, not just recovery

• What a typical day looks like for men in the program

• How faith plays a central role in lasting transformation

• Vocational training through Evans Industries and real-world job skills

• How families are restored and men step into purpose after graduation

• How churches, businesses, and the community can get involved

Then, we shift gears to South Carolina politics with Mike Burns, a Republican lawmaker from Tigerville and sponsor of legislation that would close South Carolina’s party primaries.

We break down:

• Why South Carolina’s open primary system is under scrutiny

• The difference between H.3310 and H.3643

• Whether independents are being shut out — or party integrity is being protected

• Why Republicans should choose Republican nominees

• What success looks like 5–10 years down the road

This episode is about restoration and responsibility — restoring lives through faith and discipleship, and restoring integrity to the political process.

Whether you’re concerned about addiction recovery, faith-based solutions, election integrity, or the future of South Carolina — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Leavitt TORCHES Reporter Over Renee Good — “You’re a Left-Wing Activist!” (Must Listen) (Ep 637)

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 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had a fiery clash with a journalist during Thursday's press briefing, labeling him a "left-wing activist" over an exchange the two of them had over the killing of Renee Good. …I promise…you want to hear this!!!

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a lower court judge lacked authority in ordering the release of anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, siding with the Trump administration in a closely watched immigration case.

 

A state Senate panel advanced a proposal expanding a law originally passed to keep Confederate monuments in place.The bill introduced by Sen. Danny Verdin, R-Laurens, and co-sponsored by 29 other Republicans would extend the protections under a portion of state law, commonly called the Heritage Act, to all memorials on public property in South Carolina.

Lt Governor Pamela Evette joins us to respond to the continued attacks on ICE and the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce our immigration laws….

 

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Senate Flip-Flop Saves Trump War Powers — And the “Men Get Pregnant?” Moment Goes Viral (Ep 636)

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Senate Republicans just shut down a bipartisan effort to curb President Trump’s war powers authority — after key GOP senators reversed course and leadership used a rare Senate procedure to effectively nullify the resolution. One week the vote had momentum… the next week it’s buried. That’s Washington.

Plus, a viral moment from a Senate abortion hearing: Sen. Josh Hawley asked a simple question — “Can men get pregnant?” — and the witness repeatedly avoided giving a direct answer. If policymakers can’t acknowledge basic biology, what does that mean for women’s health, medical truth, and public trust?

And in Minnesota, another clip is exploding online: federal law enforcement agents were heckled, cursed at, and pressured to leave a Mexican restaurant in St. Paul. Protest is one thing — public intimidation is another.

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“Which Is It, Tim?” Walz Flip-Flop Sparks Backlash as Minnesota Tensions Rise (Ep 635)

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Minnesota politics is looking like pure whiplash. Gov. Tim Walz is getting hammered after praising the state’s top fraud prosecutor on the way out… just a week after he suggested that same prosecutor should be fired. Meanwhile, anti-ICE agitators are back on video blocking roads with vehicles—even after last week’s deadly incident involving Renee Nicole Good.

Plus: President Trump is openly warning Tehran as Iran’s regime crackdown turns more brutal, and the U.S. Supreme Court hears a major case on transgender athletes in girls’ sports—and even with a conservative court, it’s not a guaranteed win for women’s sports.

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00:00 – Today’s rundown
01:15 – Walz flip-flop: prosecutor “should be fired” → “huge loss”
09:40 – One week later: another road-block standoff caught on video
18:30 – Trump warns Iran: what comes next?
26:10 – SCOTUS trans sports case: fairness vs. equal protection
35:00 – Final thoughts + your calls/texts

 

#TimWalz #Minnesota #ICE #Iran #SCOTUS #TitleIX #WomensSports #Politics

Trump: ‘We’re Screwed’ If SCOTUS Kills Tariffs | Violence Erupts in Minneapolis (Ep 634)

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President Trump is sounding the alarm as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule — possibly as early as this week — on whether his emergency tariff authority is constitutional. Trump warns that if the Court rules against the administration, the U.S. could be forced to repay hundreds of billions of dollars, triggering economic chaos and unraveling key trade leverage.

In today’s show, we break down what’s at stake in the looming Supreme Court decision, how tariff revenue factors into Trump’s economic strategy, and why even some Republicans are raising concerns about inflation and refunds if the tariffs are struck down.

We also cover a growing legal and political feud after Senator Mark Kelly sues the Department of Defense and War Secretary Pete Hegseth over disciplinary action tied to Kelly’s public call for service members to refuse “illegal orders.”

Meanwhile, chaos continues in Minneapolis. Conservative journalist Nick Sortor says his vehicle was surrounded by anti-ICE protesters, windows smashed, and his escape blocked as tensions boil over in the city following recent immigration enforcement actions.

Plus — South Carolina lawmakers return to Columbia this week. State Rep. John McCravy joins us with a preview of legislative priorities, infrastructure reform, budget pressures, growth management, and what Republicans are focusing on heading into an election-year session.

This episode covers:
• Supreme Court tariff ruling and economic fallout
• Trump’s warning on repayment and inflation
• Sen. Mark Kelly vs. the Pentagon
• Protest violence and media double standards in Minneapolis
• South Carolina legislative priorities for 2026

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DHS Releases Chilling Video: What Really Happened Before the ICE Shooting? (Ep 633)

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New video released by the Department of Homeland Security is changing the conversation surrounding the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis — and raising serious questions about what led up to the confrontation.

In today’s show, we break down newly released DHS footage showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents being stalked, blocked, and disrupted for several minutes before the deadly encounter involving Renee Nicole Good. The video contradicts early media narratives and sheds new light on the escalating tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

We also examine how the Trump administration is pushing back against legacy media coverage, announcing the arrest of hundreds of violent criminal illegal aliens in what officials call the largest immigration enforcement operation ever conducted in Minneapolis. ICE confirms those arrested include individuals convicted of murder, rape, sodomy, and crimes against children.

Plus — we turn overseas to Iran, where human rights organizations warn more than 500 people have been slaughtered by the regime amid a nationwide anti-government uprising. Former military leaders are calling the crackdown a state-sponsored massacre as arrests and executions accelerate.

This episode looks at:
• New DHS video evidence from Minneapolis
• ICE enforcement escalation and violent criminal arrests
• Media credibility and narrative shaping
• Federal vs. local authority on immigration
• Iran’s brutal crackdown on protesters

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WEEKEND: Transcontinental Rails & Local Jobs: The Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific Merger (Ep 632)

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Join Joey Hudson for a special weekend edition of Just The Truth featuring two in-depth interviews and timely updates. T

Former Spartanburg County councilman Justin Bradley explains a proposed merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific that could create America’s first true end-to-end transcontinental rail line. Bradley discusses how improved rail service would benefit South Carolina manufacturers, lower freight costs for key materials like soda ash, reduce truck traffic on strained roads, and bring potential job growth to the upstate.

The episode also outlines the federal review process by the Surface Transportation Board, safety and competition considerations, and how rail modernization could support economic development in Spartanburg and beyond.

Later, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette responds to recent unrest in Minneapolis, emphasizes support for law enforcement, and calls for stronger oversight to prevent fraud—highlighting recent childcare fraud investigations. Evette, who is running for governor, also reviews South Carolina priorities: investments in roads and bridges, energy reliability, universal school choice, tort reform, and efforts to stabilize the insurance market and consider closing primaries.

 

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New Info on ICE Agent Revealed..It Changes Everything!!! (Ep 631)

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A deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis has ignited protests, political outrage, and dangerous rhetoric from Democratic leaders — and the facts are getting buried beneath emotion.

In today’s show, we break down what actually happened when an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during an immigration enforcement operation — including newly surfaced details about the agent, his prior near-death encounter on the job, and why DHS says the shooting was self-defense.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says it’s now a “patriotic duty” to protest the Trump administration. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to “get the f— out” of his city. And progressive leaders across the country rush to label the incident “murder” before investigations are complete.

We also look at:

• How inflammatory political rhetoric is escalating street-level violence

• Why ICE agents say cars are increasingly being used as weapons

• The growing divide between federal law enforcement and sanctuary city leadership

• The removal of a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after refusing ICE agents

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s controversial housing advisor and her past statements on homeownership and private property

This episode asks the hard questions:
Who’s responsible when leadership fuels chaos?
Do federal laws still apply everywhere — or only where politicians allow them?
And how much danger are law enforcement officers being forced to absorb in today’s political climate?

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