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08/21/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
We did it, America!
The United States has officially crossed the $40 TRILLION national debt mark.
Of course, that's not exactly a milestone worth celebrating.
Today we're asking the question Washington has avoided for decades: How in the world do we ever pay this money back?
💰 AMERICA'S $40 TRILLION DEBT PROBLEM
Think $40 trillion is just another big Washington number?
Put it into perspective.
That's more than $100,000 in federal debt for every man, woman and child in America—and the number continues climbing.
Republicans blame runaway spending and the growth of government. Democrats frequently argue that revenues and tax policy have to be part of the solution. Meanwhile, Washington continues borrowing enormous amounts of money.
So where does this end?
Can Congress realistically balance the budget? What would have to be cut? What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Do taxes eventually have to increase? And how much of the federal budget could eventually be consumed simply by interest payments on the debt?
We'll dig into the numbers and discuss what $40 trillion really means for American taxpayers.
⚖️ WHO WILL BE SOUTH CAROLINA'S NEXT SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?
South Carolina lawmakers are accepting applications to fill the state Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice John Few's resignation.
We'll explain South Carolina's unusual judicial selection process, take a look at the candidates who have already entered the race and discuss why the person ultimately chosen could influence South Carolina law for years to come.
🗳️ LT. GOV. PAMELA EVETTE JOINS US
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joins us as Republicans prepare for next week's special U.S. Senate election.
We'll talk about what she's watching as voters prepare to make their choice, what happens after the primary battle is over and perhaps most importantly—can Republicans come back together for November?
With control of Congress on the line, party unity could become every bit as important as who wins the nomination.
🇺🇸 CONGRESSWOMAN SHERI BIGGS JOINS US
Congresswoman Sheri Biggs is also with us to recap this week's Salute to Liberty celebration.
We'll talk about the event, some of the memorable moments and the message she hopes attendees took away from it.
We'll also get an update on Washington.
Members of the House may technically be on their summer recess—but what does congressional recess actually mean?
We'll talk with Congresswoman Biggs about the work taking place back home in the district, constituent services and the issues waiting for lawmakers when Congress returns to Washington.
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08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Could a major economic blow finally push Iran toward ending the war? Today we're looking at a dramatic move by the United Arab Emirates, Derek Chauvin's latest attempt to overturn his murder conviction, Nancy Mace's surprising look at life after Congress—and the South Carolina Senate debate moment that went viral nationwide.
🇮🇷 IRAN JUST LOST A CRITICAL ECONOMIC LIFELINE
The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic.
This could be a major development.
The UAE has been one of Iran's most important commercial partners and a crucial connection to the international financial system. If that economic door closes, how much additional pressure does it put on Tehran?
President Trump has repeatedly argued that economic pressure can accomplish what military force alone cannot: force Iran back to the negotiating table.
Could this be the pressure point that finally changes the course of the war? We have our latest Iran update.
⚖️ DEREK CHAUVIN WANTS HIS MURDER CONVICTION THROWN OUT
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his state murder conviction in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin has filed a new petition challenging his conviction—and this time he has a very prominent supporter.
Elon Musk wrote on X:
"Derek Chauvin was unjustly convicted of murder, therefore he should be freed."
We'll examine the arguments Chauvin is making, the evidence his attorneys say deserves another look and what would have to happen for his conviction to actually be vacated.
🇺🇸 NANCY MACE REVEALS WHAT'S NEXT—AND NINE TATTOOS?!
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace is preparing for life after Congress—and apparently we're learning a few things about her along the way.
Mace has revealed that she has nine tattoos and discussed some of their personal meanings as she prepares to leave the House.
We'll talk about the tattoos, what Mace says she's planning next and why the outspoken South Carolina congresswoman continues to generate headlines.
🎤 THE QUESTION GRETA VAN SUSTEREN WISHES SHE HADN'T ASKED
And then there's the moment from Tuesday night's South Carolina U.S. Senate debate that has gone national.
Sen. Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman were participating in a Newsmax debate when moderator Greta Van Susteren asked a question that produced an answer almost immediately destined to go viral.
Now Van Susteren says she regrets asking it.
We'll play the moment, talk about what happened and discuss whether one awkward answer should really matter when voters are choosing their next United States senator.
With South Carolina's special Republican Senate runoff approaching, this race suddenly has a whole lot more national attention.
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08/19/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today's show covers Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' warning about ideological intolerance at some of America's most prestigious universities, the continuing national debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports, and the developing race for a seat on the South Carolina Supreme Court.
⚖️ CLARENCE THOMAS NAMES NAMES
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says there are elite American institutions where prominent conservatives essentially understand that they're not welcome.
And Thomas isn't speaking in generalities—he named names.
During a discussion hosted by the Hoover Institution, Thomas specifically talked about Stanford Law School and his experiences with other elite universities.
Thomas said there are certain places that are simply considered "presumptively off limits" to conservative speakers.
Think about that.
Universities are supposed to be places where competing ideas are debated, challenged and defended. So what happens when students are increasingly exposed only to viewpoints that professors and administrators find acceptable?
We'll examine Thomas' comments and the larger question of whether America's universities still value genuine intellectual diversity.
🏃‍♀️ AMERICA REMAINS DIVIDED OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES
The battle over transgender athletes competing in women's sports continues across America.
Fox News Digital recently spoke with Americans who offered sharply different opinions on whether biological males who identify as transgender women should be permitted to compete against female athletes.
Supporters argue it's an issue of inclusion and equal treatment.
Opponents argue there's a fundamental issue of competitive fairness because of the physical advantages associated with male puberty.
We'll hear the arguments and discuss a question that's increasingly being decided by legislatures, athletic organizations and the courts:
Can America protect opportunities for female athletes while also treating transgender Americans with dignity and respect?
🏛️ WHO WILL JOIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT?
The race for a seat on South Carolina's highest court is taking shape.
At least five judges have filed as candidates, including two sitting South Carolina Court of Appeals judges and the former wife of a late Republican state representative.
Unlike most states, South Carolina voters don't directly elect Supreme Court justices. Members of the General Assembly ultimately choose them.
We'll look at who's running, how the process works and why the selection of a state Supreme Court justice matters to every South Carolinian.
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08/19/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today's show covers the soaring price of beef and its potential impact on the November midterm elections, a New York socialist lawmaker's controversial comments about shoplifting, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's fight over proposed Muslim washing facilities at DFW Airport, and the latest developments surrounding the Alex Murdaugh retrial.
🥩 WHY IS BEEF SO EXPENSIVE?
Relief from record-high beef prices may depend on something America can't fix overnight: rebuilding the nation's shrinking cattle herd.
America entered 2026 with one of its smallest cattle inventories in decades, putting continued pressure on the price of hamburger, steaks and other beef products.
And this isn't simply an agriculture story anymore—it's becoming a political story.
When voters walk into a grocery store, they don't need an economist to tell them whether they can afford dinner. With affordability already a major issue, could stubbornly high beef prices become another problem for Republicans heading into November's midterm elections?
🛒 A "BIOLOGICAL NEED" TO SHOPLIFT?
A socialist New York state lawmaker is facing criticism after arguing that some people steal because of what she described as a "biological need."
We'll put those comments into context and discuss the larger debate over shoplifting, crime, poverty and personal responsibility.
If stealing merchandise can be justified as meeting a biological need, where exactly does society draw the line?
✈️ GREG ABBOTT STEPS INTO DFW AIRPORT CONTROVERSY
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is challenging plans involving Islamic wudu washing facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Abbott argues that a government-owned airport cannot provide preferential treatment to one religion and has ordered a review of state funding involving major Texas airports.
Is this about religious accommodation—or government giving one faith special treatment? We'll examine both sides of the debate.
⚖️ THE ALEX MURDAUGH SAGA ISN'T OVER
The Alex Murdaugh case is once again dominating headlines as preparations begin for his new murder trial.
After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions over issues involving former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill, attention now turns toward the retrial.
What will prosecutors do differently? What will the defense argue? And can prosecutors convince another South Carolina jury beyond a reasonable doubt?
The world watched the first trial—and there's little doubt they'll be watching again.
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08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today's show covers a new federal Medicaid fraud crackdown in Pennsylvania, the possibility of a dramatically larger progressive "Squad" in Congress, Senator Tommy Tuberville's unusual ChatGPT habit, and growing questions over a $150 million cost overrun involving South Carolina's Scout Motors project.
We begin with taxpayer fraud.
The Justice Department's expanded anti-fraud effort has produced a sweeping series of Medicaid fraud cases in Pennsylvania. Some of the allegations bear striking similarities to fraud schemes uncovered in Minnesota involving government-funded social service programs.
But there's an important difference between what's happening in Pennsylvania and what happened in Minnesota—and we'll explain why that difference matters.
Then there's the battle for control of Congress.
Could the progressive group of House Democrats known as "The Squad" be about to get much bigger?
The New York Post is calling it the "Super Squad," reporting that a wave of progressive candidates winning Democratic primaries could potentially double the group's numbers following November's midterm elections.
We'll look at who could be joining the group, what they believe, and what a larger progressive bloc could mean for the Democratic Party and the next Congress.
And apparently I'm not the only person talking to ChatGPT!
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville says he sometimes talks with ChatGPT to pass the time during long drives across Alabama.
What exactly does a United States senator talk about with an AI chatbot?
We'll have some fun with that one—and discuss how rapidly artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday American life.
Finally, we head back to South Carolina.
The state is facing questions over a reported $150 million cost overrun connected to preparing the Richland County site for Scout Motors' new electric vehicle manufacturing plant.
Lawmakers have now put potential additional funding on hold while the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council investigates what happened.
How does a project end up $150 million over its original projections? Who knew what—and when? And ultimately, could South Carolina taxpayers be asked to pick up the tab?
Those are questions lawmakers are now demanding be answered.
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08/16/2026

Could higher taxes mean better healthcare? This discussion explores trading insurance payments for a universal system, arguing that Americans might prefer paying more in taxes for guaranteed coverage, especially when considering CEO salaries versus public benefit.

08/15/2026

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Two Upstate organizations are changing lives in very different—but equally important—ways.
On today’s show, Joey Hudson talks with Jacob Edmisten of Miracle Hill Ministries about Miracle Hill AutoWorks, a program designed to provide job training, work experience and new opportunities for people working to overcome homelessness and other difficult circumstances.
Then, Tim Drew with the Outdoor Dream Foundation joins Joey to talk about the organization’s mission of providing unforgettable outdoor adventures for children and young people facing serious illnesses. Tim also previews the upcoming Outdoor Dream Foundation auction and explains how the community can help support these families.
It’s a reminder that some of the best stories in our community are about neighbors helping neighbors—and giving people hope when they need it most.
In this episode:• How Miracle Hill AutoWorks combines job training and opportunity• Helping people move toward independence and stability• The mission of the Outdoor Dream Foundation• Creating outdoor adventures for children facing serious illnesses• How the upcoming auction supports the foundation’s work
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08/14/2026

MY 88-YEAR-OLD MOM JUST WANTED TO TALK TO A REAL PERSON.

After a thunderstorm apparently knocked out Nana Hudson’s telephone service, she called AT&T for help. She thought she was talking to a “woman” who wanted to text her instructions.

There was just one problem: there was no woman. It was an automated system.

My mom is 88. She doesn’t need another app, text or automated maze — she needs her phone fixed.

And it made me wonder: What happens to seniors who DON’T have someone to step in and help?

Whatever happened to actual customer service?

🎥 WATCH my video and tell me in the comments: Which company makes it hardest to reach a REAL PERSON?
https://youtu.be/XsliLtQJ09Q?si=cujq7pFL0q_fnVW-