Joey Hudson / Just The Truth

WEEKEND: AI Made Simple | South Carolina’s New Hands-Free Law Starts Sept 1 (Ep 515)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Brian Stearns — “AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for Seniors”

Confused by all the talk about AI? You’re not alone. Founder/CEO of RingoFire, Brian Stearns, joins us to demystify artificial intelligence in plain English—especially for seniors who want the benefits without the tech headaches. We’ll cover what AI actually is, practical everyday uses (from safer web searches and travel planning to photo organizing and fraud prevention), common fears and roadblocks, classroom concerns, and how to try popular tools confidently and safely.
Workshop highlights: hands-on demos for smartphones/tablets, simple prompts to save time, privacy & scam-avoidance tips, and open Q&A.
When: [Aug 20, Time TBA]
Where: [Venue/Address]
Cost: [Free / $___]
Register: [Link / Phone / Email]
If you’ve ever said “I’m too old for this tech,” this session is for you.

ShrimpFest GVL — Sept 13 at The Factory GVL

Get ready for a peel-and-eat kind of night! ShrimpFest GVL (hosted by RingoFire) brings chefs, creators, and friends together to celebrate all things shrimp—Creek Street classics to Lowcountry boils and fresh-off-the-grill favorites—on the historic campus of The Factory GVL. Expect great food, live vibes, and plenty of chances to connect. Even better: a portion of proceeds supports Crime Stoppers of Greenville, fueling the community rewards fund.
Date/Time: Friday, Sept 13 • 6–10 PM
Location: The Factory GVL, 1105 W Bramlett Rd, Greenville, SC 29611
Tickets & info: ShrimpFestGVL.com
Sponsorships: Limited spots available—showcase your brand while doing good.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Help your community.

 

On September 1st, our new Hands-Free & Distracted Driving Act takes effect. For the first 180 days, officers will issue warnings; after that, violations bring fines—and repeat offenses add points to your license. This law bans holding a phone while you drive and cracks down on texting and watching video behind the wheel. South Carolina Legislature Online

My guest knows why this matters in the most personal way. Kelly Willenberg lost her husband, Dale, to a driver who was texting. She has spent years fighting for this law—and it’s finally here. Kelly joins us now to explain what the law does, what it doesn’t, and how we can all make safer choices starting today.

From Victoria’s Inner Harbour to NYC Policy: Government Grocery Stores Don’t Work (Ep 514)

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I’m on the rail of a ship easing into Victoria, British Columbia—glass-calm Inner Harbour, floatplanes skimming in, Parliament & the Empress glowing like a postcard. We tour the harbor causeway, Fisherman’s Wharf, Butchart Gardens, Beacon Hill Park (Mile Zero), and more—then pivot to policy: Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s plan for government-run grocery stores. Sounds compassionate—until taxpayers foot the bill. We walk through Kansas City’s city-owned grocery that burned $17M+ and still shuttered, and explain why when private grocers fail, investors take the loss—but when government grocers fail, you do.

 

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Alaska’s Salmon Capital & SC’s Streets: Ketchikan Travel Notes + Homeless Policy Talk (Ep 513)

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Today I’m on the rail of a ship in Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, cedar on the hills, and Ketchikan (“Salmon Capital of the World”) straight ahead. We set the scene: Creek Street boardwalks, towering totems, the Tongass National Forest, and floatplanes bound for Misty Fjords. Then we pivot home: Greenville’s proposed homeless ordinance—public camping, sidewalks, and panhandling—and how to balance public safety with dignity, treatment, and real exits from the street. Guest: Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries.

What’s inside

• Ketchikan’s heritage: Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian stories in formline art and totems

• Only-in-Ketchikan sights: Creek Street, eagles on the tide, Misty Fjords by floatplane

• Fun facts: 12+ feet of rain/year, 5 salmon species, no roads off-island

• Greenville’s ordinance basics: camping, obstruction, aggressive panhandling

• Shelter capacity, mental health & addiction treatment, and faith-based partnerships

• Ryan Duerk on what actually moves people from street to stability

 

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Broadcastin from Sitka, Alaska and Jeff Scott on Going from Clemson Football to Custom Homes (Ep 512)

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Live from Sitka, Alaska: spruce-lined shores, Bald Eagles over Sitka Sound, and the history of the Alaska Purchase and Tlingit culture at Sitka National Historical Park. Joey sets the scene—Russian Bishop’s House, totem trails, and no roads in or out—before welcoming former Clemson coach Jeff Scott. Jeff shares how playbooks became blueprints: leadership, team culture, project management, craftsmanship, and serving homeowners in the Upstate. If you love Alaska, college football, or building something that lasts, this episode’s for you.

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ZipRider Thrills to Capitol Chills: SC’s Potential Map Shake-Up (Ep 511)

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Broadcasting from Icy Strait Point near Hoonah, Alaska—where Tlingit culture, humpback whales, and the mile-long ZipRider meet the wild Inside Passage. Then we pivot home: Rep. John McCravy explains how mid-decade redistricting could reshape South Carolina’s 7 congressional districts.

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Alaska’s Juneau Deep Dive & South Carolina’s Hands-Free Rules (Ep 510)

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I’m coming to you from the deck of a ship on Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, glassy water, mountains rising straight from the sea. Today’s stop: Juneau, the roadless state capital tucked between Gastineau Channel and the Coast Mountains. We hit Juneau’s gold-rush roots, living Tlingit heritage, the Mendenhall Glacier, wildlife (eagles, whales, bears), and can’t-miss facts (Mount Roberts Tramway!). Then we pivot home to the Carolinas with Master Trooper Ridgeway (SCHP) on South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law—what counts as hands-free, how it’ll be enforced, and penalties.

Chapters
00:00 Opening from Alaska’s Inside Passage
00:40 Juneau setting the scene (no roads in/out)
02:00 Gold-rush history & Treadwell Mine
03:00 Becoming the capital
03:30 Tlingit legacy & culture
04:30 Nature: Mendenhall Glacier & wildlife
06:00 Fun facts to wow your friends
07:30 Life in Juneau today
08:20 Closing reflection
09:10 SC’s new hands-free law ft. Master Trooper Ridgeway

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WEEKEND:RIZE Prevention | Fentanyl Awareness, Narcan & School Programs (Ep 509)

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• RIZE Prevention equips families, schools & communities with evidence-based programs, trainings & tools to prevent youth substance use and build resilience.

• Join a community coalition reducing underage drinking, vaping & opioid misuse through data-driven education, parent guides, school trainings & events.

• Free resources, fentanyl awareness, Narcan training, and school programs focused on prevention, mental wellness, and safer choices for kids & teens.

• From classroom curricula to parent workshops & peer leadership, RIZE Prevention delivers practical tools to stop substance misuse before it starts.

• Empower youth and support parents with prevention education, overdose response training, and community partnerships that promote healthy futures.

Feds at Newsom Rally, DOJ “Sandwich” Firing & Trump–Putin Alaska Summit (Ep 508)

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Border Patrol showed up outside Gov. Gavin Newsom’s anti-Trump rally in Los Angeles—and made an arrest on camera. Was it intimidation or standard enforcement? We break down what the law allows, where the “sensitive locations” rules stand, and the First Amendment stakes.

Then: AG Pam Bondi’s unannounced trip to South Carolina’s Upstate for a closed-door huddle with sheriffs, federal agents, and members of Congress—what was discussed (fentanyl, trafficking, prison contraband, ICAC, immigration partnerships), and how it ties to the broader DC federalization push.

Plus: the viral Subway sandwich assault on a federal officer—now identified as a former DOJ international affairs specialist. He’s out of a job and facing a felony. We cover the charge, fallout, and the numbers behind DC’s crime lethality that fueled the federal takeover.

Finally: Trump–Putin in Anchorage. What a potential deal could include (Ukraine cease-fire contours, nuclear talks with New START expiring), Zelenskyy’s counter-pressure tour, and the global stakes if talks succeed—or collapse.

#Newsom #BorderPatrol #DOJ #PamBondi #SouthCarolina #DCCrime #Trump #Putin #Anchorage #Ukraine #LawAndOrder #Politics

 

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