Joey Hudson / Just The Truth

“ICE Sweep Stuns SE Texas | Karoline Leavitt vs MSM | Trans Athlete Lawsuit Erupts” (Ep 530)

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Texas immigration mega-operation: Federal agents in southeast Texas detained 822 illegal immigrants in one week—netting gang members, convicted murderers, child predators, and foreign fugitives. We break down who was caught, why it matters, and the policy shift behind it.

Media firestorm: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted legacy outlets for slow coverage of the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte. We examine the case, cashless bail, and the media double standard.

Girls’ sports lawsuit in California: Three Jurupa Valley HS athletes are suing CIF, CDE, and JUSD over a biological male on the girls’ volleyball team, citing safety, fairness, and religious-freedom concerns. What the complaint says—and what it could mean for school sports nationwide.

Freedom Farm Fest: It’s THIS Saturday at Joey’s farm in Greer, SC—BBQ, music, an old-style stump rally, and special guest Mike Gallagher joins today’s show to preview the event and the latest in Charlotte.

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“Largest Immigration Raid Ever? 475 Detained in GA | Charlotte Tragedy | Clemson’s DEI Housecleaning (Ep 529)

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Federal agents detained nearly 500 workers during a Homeland Security raid at a Hyundai battery plant construction site near Savannah, Georgia—a sweeping operation rattling U.S.–South Korea relations and raising questions about visa overstays, subcontracting, and illegal labor on mega-projects.

We also cover the viral Phillies home run ball dust-up (a mom pressuring a dad to hand over a souvenir meant for his son), a cashless-bail failure tied to the killing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte (mental-health red flags + transit security gaps), and Clemson University’s decision to shut down multiple DEI advisory commissions (timing, legal pressure, and what replaces them).

Plus: SC GOP Chairman Drew McKissick joins us with the latest on the Pickens County Republican Party re-org and what it means for the grassroots.

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Russia’s Biggest Strike Yet — Trump Signals “Stage Two” | Billion-Dollar Jackpots & Billion-Dollar Roads (Ep 528)

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Russia just carried out its largest air assault on Ukraine to date—800+ drones/decoys and missiles targeting Kyiv and striking a government building. President Donald Trump says he’s moving to “stage two” Russia sanctions—potentially secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers—as Ukraine’s Prime Minister signals support. We break down what “stage two” could mean, how it would choke Kremlin revenue, and whether Europe will follow.

At the US Open Men’s Final, Trump’s appearance reportedly caused VIP gridlock at Flushing Meadows—Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ben Stiller and more seen waiting in line as the USTA told broadcasters not to air “disruptions.” We unpack the security footprint, crowd reaction, and why big events lock down for a presidential visit.

Two tickets hit the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot—the second-largest in U.S. history—sold in Texas and Missouri. We run the math on lump sum vs. annuity, federal 37% taxes, state tax differences (Texas no state income tax, Missouri ~4%), estimated after-tax take-home, and lottery winner pitfalls (asset protection, trusts, advisors).

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends Dobbs v. Jackson in a rare CBS / Norah O’Donnell interview: Dobbs didn’t ban abortion, it returned the issue to the states. We clarify what Dobbs changed, what it didn’t (e.g., contraception/IVF not at issue in Dobbs), and why federalism now drives state abortion laws.

Finally, does South Carolina have more roads than it can maintain? With the 4th-largest state highway system and a $2.76B annual tab, DOT faces a maintenance backlog, 2017 gas tax limits, EV headwinds, and talk of turning smaller state roads over to counties/municipalities. We cover funding gaps (~$1B/yr), the Palmetto State’s growth, and reform ideas.

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WEEKEND: Farm Fest Weekend: Music, BBQ, and 2025 Candidates| Pepsi of Greenville Steps Up: LEAD Spotlight (Ep 527)

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Good morning and welcome in! Big show today—next weekend is Freedom Farm Fest: BBQ, live music, and an old-school stump rally with elected officials and candidates shaking hands and making their case. And my friend Mike Gallagher is coming to town—he’ll join us later in the show with a preview and a few stories you won’t want to miss.

And circle September 19th—we pause to say thank you to the men and women who wear the badge. It’s LEAD—Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Brian Hightower and our friends at Pepsi of Greenville are among the local businesses proudly backing this year’s event. We appreciate you.

Busy weekend ahead—let’s roll.

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Trump: “Department of War” Returns | Portland Warning | Biden Health Update (Ep 526)

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President Trump plans to rebrand the Pentagon back to the Department of War—what the symbolism means and why the White House says “warrior ethos” matters. Portland’s Democratic mayor warns Trump could “target” the city next if homelessness isn’t fixed. We break down the email… and the results-first vs. optics-first debate.

Plus: Biden health update after Mohs surgery—what we know and why transparency matters. And South Carolina’s voter data fight: DOJ wants SC’s voter registration info sent to a federal database. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joins us to dig into privacy, state sovereignty, and election integrity.

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Tim Walz’s “Sick Joke,” Record China–Cartel Drug Bust & Drone Inspections?! (Ep 525)

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is under fire after joking about rumors of President Trump’s health. We break down the backlash, the double standard, and why rhetoric matters. Then—Feds announce the largest ever seizure of drug precursor chemicals headed from Communist China to Mexican cartels. What it means for the synthetic-drug war on America.

Plus: Are insurance companies flying drones over your home to flag roof/tree “hazards” and cancel policies? Where’s the line between risk management and invasion of privacy? And in South Carolina, a judge hits pause on turning over state voter data to federal officials—privacy rights vs. federal reach.

Jump in:

• Walz’s Labor Day “joke” about Trump’s health

• Record China→Cartels precursor bust & what’s next

• Insurance drones and homeowner cancellations

• SC voter data court fight & election integrity

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34,000 Epstein Docs Drop + SCOTUS Clash Over SC Restroom Law (Ep 524)

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House Oversight just dropped 34,000 pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ahead of a House vote to formalize the inquiry. We break down what’s new, what’s noise, and what should be unredacted next. Plus: South Carolina’s single-sex restroom law is Supreme-Court bound, Sen. Joni Ernst announces retirement and Ashley Hinson jumps into the race, and fresh income data shows Biden widened inequality while Trump grew real middle-class pay.

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Trump’s Border Wall Back On: $46.5B Approved | Chicago’s Violent Weekend | Redistricting War 2025 (Ep 523)

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President Trump’s border agenda is back in force: 100 miles of new barriers are underway, and Congress approved $46.5B to add hundreds more miles. We break down what’s funded, where, and why the politics flipped.

Plus: Chicago’s Labor Day weekend violence — the latest shooting totals vs. Governor JB Pritzker’s refusal to accept federal help — and what federal intervention has (and hasn’t) done in other cities.

Also on the rundown:

• The US Open “hat-snatcher”: a Polish CEO apologizes after grabbing a signed cap from a kid — fallout and the lesson for grown-ups in sports.

• Another Hollywood goodbye now that Trump’s back in the White House — who’s leaving and why the script feels familiar.

• The redistricting wars of 2025: Texas locks in GOP gains while other states eye mid-decade remaps to counter — why this could decide control of Congress.

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