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House To Vote Today: SCOTUS Extends SNAP Stay, Campus Brawl, 50-Year Mortgage? (Ep 584)

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The House is expected to take its first vote to reopen the government this afternoon—while the Supreme Court extends its temporary stay blocking lower-court orders for full November SNAP payments during the shutdown. We break down what the stay means for EBT benefits, the separation-of-powers fight, and how a funding deal could make the case moot fast.

Plus: a violent clash at UC Berkeley during a Turning Point USA event leads to an arrest—raising new questions about campus free speech and political double standards.

And is the administration’s 50-year mortgage idea a lifeline for first-time buyers—or a long-term debt trap that could distort the housing market? We run the math and the tradeoffs.

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“How Fast Does Washington Reopen? Flights, Paychecks, SNAP Explained” (Ep 583)

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After 41 days, the Senate passed a revised clean CR to reopen the government; the House is expected to approve the changes next. We break down what’s funded, what’s punted, and how quickly federal services—especially air travel—come back online. Plus: even The View is blasting Chuck Schumer after eight Dem senators crossed over, and the Supreme Court declines to revisit Obergefell, leaving same-sex marriage as settled law. SCGOP Chair Drew McKissick joins Joey on what comes next.

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Senate Breaks Filibuster: Government Reopening This Week | What’s In the Deal (Ep 582)

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“Breaking overnight: the Senate voted to end the Democrat filibuster on the House-passed clean continuing resolution—paving the way to reopen the government this week. We’ll walk through what’s in it, what’s not, and how fast agencies spin back up. Plus: President Trump floats a $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ for every American—what that could actually look like. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns the shutdown is denting Q4 growth, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Senator Chuck Schumer is ‘playing politics’ as flight delays grind on. And in South Carolina, authorities rescue 47 dogs in a multi-county dogfighting bust—four men charged. Let’s dig in.”

Senate vote / reopening (60s)
“Late last night the Senate hit 60 votes to invoke cloture on the House clean CR, breaking the Democrat filibuster and clearing the runway to reopen the government. Mechanics from here: a quick final passage vote, House concurrence if needed on any tweaks, then the President’s signature. Expect agencies to recall furloughed staff and begin phased restoration of services. Key unresolved fights—health-subsidy extensions and longer-term toplines—were punted to the next round. Translation: shutdown relief now, spending battle resumes soon.”

Trump ‘tariff dividend’ (60s)
“Over the weekend President Trump pledged a ‘dividend of at least $2,000 per person’ funded by tariff revenue. What form could that take? Three paths: 1) a rebate/credit passed by Congress; 2) an IRS tax-credit mechanism; or 3) targeted payroll-tax offsets. Caveats: tariff inflows move with import volumes, many are pre-committed to the general fund, and courts are reviewing aspects of tariff authority. Bottom line: the headline number is bold; the delivery vehicle will decide who qualifies, when, and how large it is.”

Bessent on Q4 (45s)
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told ABC the shutdown is dragging Q4: fewer imports, slower federal outlays, and rising travel disruptions. He signaled a near-term growth dent but said reopening plus supply normalization could steady things into year-end—contingent on Congress locking a longer runway.”

Duffy vs. Schumer / flight delays (60s)
“Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused Chuck Schumer of ‘playing politics’ as FAA controller shortages forced rolling flight cuts at major hubs. Duffy says safety metrics—controller fatigue, radio errors—demanded capacity reductions. He warns delays could worsen before they improve, even after reopening, because retirements spiked during the shutdown. Check your airline app, build buffer time, and rebook tight connections.”

SC dogfighting bust (45s)
“South Carolina authorities rescued 47 dogs in a multi-county dogfighting takedown. Four men face animal-fighting and cruelty charges; veterinarians report severe neglect and injury patterns consistent with fighting. The dogs are receiving care; we’ll share vetted adoption and donation links as they post. Great work by SLED and partner sheriffs’ offices.”

 

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WEEKEND: Dr Oran Smith on School Choice | Pete Sepp with National Taxpayers Union (Ep 581)

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Here in South Carolina, parents are gaining more control over their children’s education. Freedom In Education has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Palmetto Promise Institute — helping expand the state’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund, which now provides 10,000 scholarships for families seeking private or alternative schooling that better fits their values and their kids’ needs.

Joining us to discuss the impact of this growing school choice movement is Dr. Oran Smith, Senior Fellow with Palmetto Promise Institute.

And on our guest line — Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union — the voice of America’s taxpayers. He’s warning that a proposed change by the Federal Housing Finance Agency could reignite the mistakes of 2008.

The FHFA wants to add VantageScore 4.0 alongside FICO for mortgage lending — but critics say it could let underqualified buyers back into the market and leave taxpayers footing the bill if another housing bubble bursts.

 

 

WEEKEND: McCravy Law Celebrates 30 Years | National STEM Day Making a Difference (Ep 580)

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As we celebrate National STEM Day, there’s an incredible story unfolding right here in the Carolinas and across the nation — how America’s future workforce is being built one classroom at a time.

Joining Joey Hudson is Heidi Magyar, General Motors’ Director of Corporate Citizenship and Heritage Operations, to discuss GM’s $110 million investment since 2021 to strengthen STEM and STEAM education. From EV technology to advanced manufacturing, GM is helping close the nation’s 6.5 million-worker skills gap, connecting classrooms, colleges, and communities through programs like the EmployED Initiative at Greenville Technical College in South Carolina.

Then, we shift gears to celebrate a major Upstate South Carolina milestone — McCravy, Newlon, Sturkie & Clardy Law Firm marks 30 years of serving clients across the state. Founding partner and SC Representative John McCravy joins Joey to reflect on three decades of helping families with personal injury, workers’ comp, and disability cases. Don’t miss details about their community open house on Friday, November 14th (11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.), featuring Fat Daddy’s Food Truck and a chance to meet the team in person!

 

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SNAP, Shutdown & Showdowns: Judge Orders Full Payments, Pelosi Retires, NYC Defund Push (Ep 579)

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A federal judge orders full SNAP payments for November—even during the shutdown. How can a court compel spending when “the money isn’t there”? Joey breaks down the legal levers (injunctions, contingency funds, and agency discretion) and what it means for taxpayers and 42 million SNAP recipients.

Plus: Rep. Buddy Carter’s MAMDANI Act would block all federal funds to New York City while socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in office. Smart pushback—or pure symbolism that still frames 2026?

We also cover Nancy Pelosi’s retirement (effective January 2027): respect for the first female Speaker’s trailblazing role—and a frank look at the divisive legacy she leaves behind.

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamella Evette joins us to respond to the Nancy Mace airport-police controversy and the governor’s race drama.

Travel alert: as the shutdown drags on, the feds order steep flight cuts at 40 major airports—expect delays and cancellations. And the Supreme Court allows the State Department’s biological-sex passport policy to proceed (for now).

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Bernie vs. Schumer, Flight Cuts, and the Fight for Transparency (Ep 578)

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Democrats may be celebrating their election wins — but all is not well inside the party.
At a post-election press conference, Sen. Bernie Sanders crashed Chuck Schumer’s podium, blasting party leadership for abandoning socialist candidates like New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. What followed was a stunning display of infighting and political tension that shows how fractured the Democratic coalition has become.

Meanwhile, the Schumer Shutdown enters week five — and the fallout is hitting air travelers hard. The FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a 10% reduction in flights across 40 major airports due to staffing shortages. If you’re flying this weekend, you’ll want to double-check your plans.

And in an emotional moment that’s gripping the nation — Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is calling for cameras to remain in the courtroom for the trial of her husband’s accused killer. “There were cameras when my husband was murdered,” she said. “There should be cameras for the truth.”

We’ll cover all that and more — plus my take on what Tuesday’s results really mean for 2026.
The bottom line: we’ve got work to do.

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Election Shock: GOP Stumbles, Shutdown Fallout, and Lou Holtz Sounds Off (Ep 577)

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It wasn’t a good night for Republicans. From coast to coast, Democrats held key ground in Tuesday’s elections—despite predictions that voters would punish them over the month-long Schumer Shutdown.

We’ll break down what happened, why it matters, and how it could shift the balance in Washington.

🏈 Legendary coach Lou Holtz is weighing in too—reminding Americans there’s “no free lunch” and calling on Democrats to reopen the government and stop making empty promises.

Plus—another Washington showdown. Texas Congressman Brandon Gill has officially filed articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, reigniting debate over accountability, transparency, and the weaponization of the justice system.

We’ve got all that and more—today on Just the Truth with Joey Hudson.

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