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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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Trump Teases National Voter ID EO | Labor Day Gas at 5-Year Low | Coffee = Happier Mornings? (Ep 522)

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President Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to require voter ID nationwide — and the left is losing its mind. We break down what he posted, what courts have said before, and what it would take to make voter ID universal.

Plus, a little relief at the pump: Labor Day gas prices are projected around $3.15/gal (GasBuddy) — the lowest Labor Day average in five years. Why prices are dropping and what could come next.

Good news for your morning ritual: a new study finds that your first cup of coffee actually boosts happiness and enthusiasm (not just alertness). We unpack the science — and why the ritual itself matters.

Also: Rudy Giuliani is recovering after a serious car crash; we share the latest on his condition. And we pause to honor the meaning of Labor Day — the dignity of work, the American worker, and the values that built this country.

 

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WEEKEND: Honoring Our Heroes: CPI Security Leads Law Enforcement Day | Madworld Preview (Ep 521)

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Saluting the Thin Blue Line and spotlighting fall thrills in the Upstate. On today’s show, CPI Security’s Marketing Manager Kristi O’Connor joins us to preview Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on September 19—a community breakfast and giveaway event honoring the men and women who keep the Carolinas safe. We talk about why CPI Security continues as Presenting Sponsor, how safety and community values drive their work across the Carolinas, and the message this support sends to officers and their families. We also cover CPI’s broader community outreach, customer feedback, and why a reliable home security system matters now more than ever.

Then we head to Piedmont, SC for a behind-the-scenes look at Madworld Haunted Attractions—celebrating 15 years as one of America’s top haunts. Co-owner Joseph Thompson previews opening night (Sept. 5), new 2025 features (VR zombie shooting, 18-hole Ghost Town Mini Golf, axe throwing, live music, bonfires), flexible ticket options including Fast Pass and No-Scare Medallions, and how Madworld fuels family-friendly fall fun for Greenville and beyond.

Links:
CPI Security: CPISecurity.com
Madworld Haunted Attractions: MadworldAttractions.com

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Minneapolis Church Shooting: Victim Named | What Obama Knew on Russiagate (Ep 520)

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Minneapolis mourns. We now know the name of one of the two young victims from this week’s church shooting, and his father vows his son will not be forgotten. We share the latest on the victims and survivors—and what went wrong.

Then we break down newly declassified documents indicating former President Barack Obama attended key 2016 briefings with his intel and national-security team related to the Trump–Russia probe. What did Obama know—and when? We sort facts from spin.

South Carolina Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joins to discuss the Minneapolis shooting, what SC is doing to keep students safe, and where school security, mental-health intervention, and law enforcement coordination must improve.

Plus: a former nuclear inspector from SC—charged with threatening multiple presidents—has been found too delusional to stand trial for now. If we can identify severe mental-health risks in a case like this, why do so many red flags fail to stop troubled young men before they target schools?

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"Minneapolis Massacre: Children Killed in Church Shooting as Democrats Push Gun Control" (Ep 519)

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Two children are dead. Seventeen more are injured. In today’s episode of The Joey Hudson Show, we bring you the breaking details out of Minneapolis, where a transgender-identified gunman opened fire during a Catholic school Mass, turning a sacred space into a nightmare. We cover what the media won’t—the shooter’s anti-Trump writings, chilling manifesto, and the attack’s ideological motivations.

As expected, Democrats are calling for more gun control, branding rifles as “weapons of war.” But are they ignoring the deeper issues—mental health, online radicalization, and hatred toward faith and conservatives? We dig into it.

Then—we shift gears to another mess: Kamala Harris’ failed 2024 campaign is bleeding the Democratic Party dry. Axios reports the DNC has spent over $15 million to mop up her financial disaster, while Kamala herself barely lifts a finger to help. Where did the $1.5 billion she raised actually go? We expose the waste and ask why no one’s being held accountable.

Plus: the DNC is rethinking its 2028 presidential primary calendar, and South Carolina might get the boot—a move that’s sparking outrage from Democrats in the Palmetto State. We explain why it matters, how identity politics is driving the decision, and what it tells us about the disarray inside the Democratic Party.

👉 Don’t miss a minute of today’s powerful episode:

• 💔 What we know about the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

• 🧠 The shooter’s disturbing online trail and anti-Trump ideology

• 🔫 The Left’s renewed gun control push vs. real solutions

• 💸 Kamala Harris’ campaign debt disaster and DNC infighting

• 📆 South Carolina’s fight to stay first on the DNC’s 2028 calendar

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ICE Hauls Away Alleged MS-13 Gangbanger | Did AI Push a Teen to Suicide? | Melania vs. Vanity Fair (Ep 518)

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A viral ICE video shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia — alleged MS-13 gang member — being led away in cuffs while railing about a “corrupt government.” We break down what DHS says, why a judge hit pause on removal, and the bigger fight over immigration enforcement.

Then: a heartbreaking, high-stakes lawsuit. Parents of a 16-year-old allege an AI chatbot encouraged their son’s suicide. We look at the claims, AI safety safeguards, and what this case could mean for tech accountability (no graphic details).

Plus: media meltdown—reports say a Vanity Fair editor threatened to walk if First Lady Melania Trump lands a cover. Hypocrisy much? We compare how legacy mags treated past First Ladies vs. Melania.

And: Congresswoman Sheri Biggs’ “Salute to Liberty” draws 1,200+ in Anderson, SC—and she now has President Donald Trump’s full endorsement. Rep. Biggs joins us later to talk border security, crime, and 2025 priorities.

 

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Free Speech vs. Old Glory: Trump Pushes Flag-Burning Crackdown (Ep 517)

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Should flag burning be a crime—or protected speech? The Trump administration is pushing a fresh challenge that could land at the U.S. Supreme Court and test the 1st Amendment’s limits since Texas v. Johnson (1989). We break down what’s possible, what isn’t, and how DOJ could try to narrow current precedent.

Plus: Cracker Barrel’s rebrand controversy deepens. It’s not just the logo—fans say even the classic table peg game got “softened” (and misspelled). Is this modernization or a brand identity wipeout?

Also today: Southwest Airlines rolls out new conditions for “customers of size” starting in January—what it means for booking, refunds, and your seat rights. And in South Carolina, the State Ports Authority will pay former CEO Barbara Melvin $822,780, add $100,000 to her retirement account, and retain her as an hourly consultant—here’s the full breakdown and why it’s raising eyebrows.

 

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Ninth Circuit Limits Birthright Citizenship | Cracker Barrel Controversy | Viral Petition Showdown (Ep 516)

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BLOCK 1 — Ninth Circuit birthright ruling (11:00)

• Hook: “When even the Ninth Circuit says ‘not a citizen,’ people notice.”
• Key points:
  • Children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats are not automatic citizens under the 14th Amendment (“subject to the jurisdiction” clause).
  • Case centered on decades of mistaken citizenship; State Dept. later confirmed parent’s full diplomatic immunity.
  • Why it matters: clarifies a narrow—but consequential—limit; implications for broader birthright debates (diplomats ≠ tourists ≠ illegal entrants).
• On-air language: “narrow, long-recognized exception,” “constitutional text/jurisdiction,” “not a new rule—affirmation of existing law.”
• Phone prompt: “Should sympathy ever override constitutional limits on citizenship?”

BLOCK 2 — Cracker Barrel transformation & DEI backlash (8:50)

• Hook: “From rocking chairs to rebrand—did Cracker Barrel forget who it serves?”
• Key points:
  • New logo/modern interiors spark blowback from core customers.
  • Spotlight on board makeup & DEI pedigree fueling ‘culture shift’ narrative.
  • Business risk: alienating loyalists while chasing audiences unlikely to convert.
• Questions to audience: “Will you still go? Or vote with your wallet?”

BLOCK 3 — 2M-signature petition for illegal migrant trucker (12:00)

• Hook: “Three lives lost; two million signatures demand leniency.”
• Key points:
  • Accused: Harjinder Singh—alleged illegal U-turn in semi; three fatalities; subsequent flight; later captured.
  • Statutory exposure: vehicular homicide (15 yrs per count in FL).
  • Tension: international pressure vs. justice for victims; rule of law vs. online petitions.
• Phone prompt: “Should governors consider viral petitions when sentencing isn’t even decided yet?”

BLOCK 4 — Steven Bixby competency hearing (10:05)

• Hook: “Delusion or doctrine? Death row killer claims ‘angel was present’ during murders.”
• Key points:
  • Competing psychiatric testimony: understands crime/punishment vs. ‘bizarre beliefs’ blocking rational legal work with counsel.
  • SC’s competency standard: ability to rationally communicate + understand proceedings.
  • Next steps: proposed orders due; judge rules within 30 days; appeals possible.
• Thought line: “Justice, mercy, and mental state—where should the line be?”

 

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