Talkradio Countdown

5/31/25 - #1 This Week, The Big, Beautiful Bill / National DebtHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of May 26th, 2025 through May 30th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESBig, Beautiful Bill / National DebtTrump Tariffs RulingTrump vs Harvard / Chinese Student Visas PolicyMusk to Leave DOGEIsrael-Gaza War / Iran Nuclear TalksRussia-Ukraine War / Trump-Putin TensionsFBI-ICE ArrestsGolden Dome Defense SystemPardons & CommutationsDiddy TrialPEOPLEDonald TrumpMike JohnsonAlan GarberElon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir PutinXi JinpingJake TapperTodd & Julie ChrisleySean “Diddy” Combs

5/24/25 - #1 This Week, The Big, Beautiful Bill / Medicaid-SNAP CutsHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of May 19th, 2025 through May 23rd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Big, Beautiful Bill / Medicaid-SNAP CutsThe Economy / U.S. Bond RatingBiden Health CoverupDeadly Jewish Museum AttackGolden Dome Defense SystemTrump-Ramaphosa MeetingImmigration / SCOTUS Venezuelan Gang RulingTariffs / U.S.-China Trade WarPentagon Accepts Qatar JetAndrew Cuomo Investigation / Jim Irsay DiesPEOPLEDonald TrumpMike JohnsonScott BessentJoe Biden-Jake TapperCyril RamaphosaXi JinpingVladimir PutinElon MuskAndrew CuomoJim Irsay

5/17/25 - Trump's Middle East Trip Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of May 12th, 2025 through May 16th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS Trump's Middle East TripBig, Beautiful Bill / Medicaid CutsBirthright Citizenship Case / Universal InjunctionsAlien Enemies Act / Deportations / WI Judge CaseTariffs / U.S.-China Trade WarRussia-Ukraine Peace TalksTapper & Thompson's Biden BookAir Traffic Control TroublesDiddy Trial Menendez Brothers CasePEOPLE Donald TrumpMike JohnsonClarence Thomas / Brett Kavanaugh / Amy Coney BarrettHannah DuganXi JimpingVolodymyr Zelenski / Vladimir PutinJoe Biden / David PlouffeSean DuffySean "Diddy" Combs / Cassie VenturaEric and Lyle Menendez 

5/10/25 - Tariffs / The Economy / UK Trade Deal 3 Way Tie For #1Host Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey, VP/Executive Editor of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of May 5tht, 2025 through May 9th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS Tariffs / The Economy / UK Trade DealAlien Enemies Act / DeportationsBig, Beautiful Bill / Medicaid CutsIndia-Pakistan Tensions / Russia-Ukraine WarNewark Airport Woes / Air Traffic Control StaffingThe ConclaveDOJ to Drop Abortion Pill SuitsTrump's Alcatraz OrderSurgeon General Nominee /  RFK Jr. Columbia Pro-Palestinian ProtestsPEOPLE Donald TrumpJerome PowellScott BessentMike JohnsonKeir Starmer / Mark CarneySean DuffyJ.D. VanceRFK Jr.Janette Nesheiwat / Casey MeansElon Musk

5/3/25 - Trump's First 100 Days Ia At Number One                    Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of APRIL 28th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump's First 100 Days / Polling NumbersTariffs / U.S.-China Trade War / The EconomyU.S.-Ukraine Minerals DealRussia-Ukraine WarDOGE / Musk and TeslaCanadian ElectionsDeportations / Abrego Garcia CaseTrump vs HarvardKamala Harris Speaks OutBelichick-Girlfriend FlapPEOPLE Donald TrumpXi JinpingVolodymyr ZelenskyVladimir PutinElon MuskJ.D. VanceMark CarneyKilmar Abrego GarciaJoe Biden / Kamala HarrisBill Belichick / Jordon Hudson

4/26/25 - Tariffs Top The Chart This WeekHost Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey, VP/Executive Editor of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of April 21st, 2025 through April 25th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS Tariffs / U.S.-China Trade WarFinancial Markets / Fed Chair Powell's StatusRussia-Ukraine War / Israel-Gaza WarAbrego Garcia Deportation CasePope Francis DiesGoogle Anti-Trust Ruling/Meta Anti-Trust CaseHegseth Signal Chat ControversyIran Nuclear TalksState Dept. Reorganization“60 Minutes” Producer QuitsPEOPLEDonald TrumpXi JinpingJerome PowellVolodymyr ZelenskyKilmar Abrego GarciaPope FrancisJ.D. VanceElon MuskPete HegsethBill Owens

4/19/25 - The Abrego Garcia Deportation Case Is #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of April 14th, 2025 through April 18th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSAbrego Garcia Deportation Case/Judge Threatens Contempt ChargesTrump vs HarvardTariffs / U.S.-China Trade War / Powell SpeechMeta Anti-Trust CaseFCC's Carr Threatens Comcast / Trump's 60 Minutes CriticismDOGEU.S. – Iran Nuclear TalksRussia – Ukraine War / Israel-Gaza WarBernie Sanders-AOC RalliesRFK Jr Promises Autism Cause PEOPLEDonald TrumpKilmar Abrego Garcia/Nayib BukeleAlan GarberPam BondiJerome Powell / Xi JinpingMark Zuckerberg / Elon MuskBrendan CarrVladimir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyBernie Sanders / AOCRFK Jr 

4/12/25 - The Trump Tariffs Top This Week's List4/19/25 - The Abrego Garcia Deportation Case Is #1STORIES Trump Tariffs/U.S. vs ChinaFinancial Markets Activity/Recession FearsDeportations- Detentions-Visa RevocationsSCOTUS Gangsters RulingDOGE/Universities Funding FreezeU.S.-Iran Nuclear TalksRussia-Ukraine War/Israel-Gaza WarBernie Sanders Rallies-CNN Town Hall-“Hands Off” ProtestsHHS Job Cuts/Health Care/VaccinesSevere Weather in Mid-South/NCAA Hoops ChampionshipsPEOPLE Donald TrumpJ.D. VanceElon MuskHoward Lutnick / Scott BessentXi JinpingBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir PutinKilmar Abrego GarciaRFK Jr.Karoline Leavitt

3/29/25 - The Signal Chat Controversy Comes In At #1 This WeekHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of March 24th, 2025 through March 28th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSSignal Chat ControversyThe Economy-Jobs-InflationTrump Tariffs / Trump versus JudiciaryMusk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings and Cutbcks / Tesla Under AttackIsrael-Hamas War / Russia-Ukraine War Stefanik Withdrawn for U.N. NominationICE Deportation CrackdownFirst Amendment Issues / GOP Town Halls Big Tech / Misinformation / Censorship / Healthcare-Vaccines March Madness / MLB Season OpensPEOPLEDonald Trump / Elon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy Pete Hegseth / Tulsi Gabbard / Mike Waltz Jeffrey GoldbergElise StefanikRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.JD Vance / Marco RubioKaroline Leavitt

3/22/25 - At #1, Trump's Plan To Dismantle Department Of EducationHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of March 17th, 2025 through March 21st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump to Dismantle Department of EducationTrump versus JudiciaryThe Economy-Jobs- InflationMusk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings Israel-Hamas War-Gaza Cease Fire Broken / Russia-Ukraine War Astronauts ReturnICE Deportation CrackdownFirst Amendment Issues / GOP Town HallsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Avian (Bird) Flu / Measles OutbreakPEOPLEDonald Trump / Elon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy  Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Jeff BezosMike JohnsonJohn Roberts / James BloasbergButch Wilmore / Suni Williams JD Vance / Marco Rubio 

3/15/25 - GOP Budget And Government Shutdown Threat Top This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of March 10th, 2025 through March 14th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS GOP Budget/Government Shutdown ThreatTrump's Trade War/Financial Markets PlungeMusk-DOGE ActivitiesDepartment of Education EliminationRussia-Ukraine WarEPA DeregulationGreenland ElectionsIsrael-Hamas WarU.S.-Canada RelationsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipPEOPLE Donald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin/Volodymyr Zelenskyy Benjamin NetanyahuHoward Lutnick/Doug FordChuck SchumerJD Vance Linda McMahonMike JohnsonJens-Frederik Nielsen

3/8/25 - Number 1 This Week, Trump's Speech To CongressHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of March 3rd, 2025 through March 7th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump Speach To CongressTrump Tariff Whiplash / EconomyTrump-Musk RelationshipMusk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings Russia-Ukraine WarIsrael-Hamas WarICE Deportation CrackdownTrump First Amendment Issues / GOP Town HallsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Avian (Bird) Flu / Measles OutbreakPEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Benjamin NetanyahuJD VanceRobert F. Kennedy, JrJeff BezosMike JohnsonPete HegsethAl Green

3/1/25 - The Trump/Musk Relationship Remains At #1Host Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey Vice President and Executive Editor  of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of February 24th, 2025 through February 28th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Relationship / Trump Cabinet MeetingMusk-doE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas War/ NATOUnemployment Numbers-Inflation-Trump Tariff War / Stock Market Instability ICE Deportation Crackdown / FBI TurmoilTrump First Amendment Issues / GOP Town HallsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Avian (Bird) Flu / Measles Outbreak LGBTQ IssuesDeaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Keir Starmer / Emmanuel MacronBenjamin NetanyahuJD Vance / Kash Patel / Karoline Leavitt Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Jeff BezosMike Johnson      10.  Gene Hackman - Betsy Arakawa 

2/22/25 - The Trump/Musk Relationship Tops This Week's ChartHost Doug Stephan along with Kevin Casey Vice President and Executive Editor  of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of February 17th, 2025 through February 21st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Relationship Musk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas WarICE Deportation CrackdownTrump Nomination Confirmations - Kash Patel NYC Mayor Adams ActivitiesEconomy-Inflation-Trump Tariff War / Stock Market Instability Big Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Bird Flu / Measles Outbreak  McConnell Decision not to Run Again / Eric Adams Activities  PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Kash Patel / Marco RubioBenjamin NetanyahuJD Vance / Pam Bondi / Karoline Leavitt Jeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg Eric Adams  Mitch McConnellSteve Bannon

2/15/25 -  #1 - Trump-Musk Oval Office Press Conference & Trump Gaza IntentionsHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of February 10th, 2025 through February 14th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Oval Office Press Conference / Trump Gaza Intentions Musk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas WarTrump Nomination Hearings and Confirmations ICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown / FBI-DOJ Issues / NYC Mayor Adams ActivitiesEconomy-Inflation- Trump Tariff War Big Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Bird Flu Gulf of America / Discontinuation of Pennies LGBTQ Issues PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Robert F. Kennedy, Jr / Tulsi Gabbard / Kash PatelJoe Biden Xi Jinping Marco Rubio / Pam Bondi / Karoline LeavittJeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg JD Vance  Eric Adams

2/8/25 - Trump Gaza Press Conference & Israel-Hamas War Share #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of February 2nd, 2025 through February 7th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump Gaza Press Conference / Israel-Hamas WarMusk USAID-DOGE Activities Trump Nomination Hearings ICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown / FBI-DOJ IssuesAA Crash Aftermath / Trump DEI Remarks and PoliciesTariff War / U.S. Foreign Policy The Economy / Healthcare-Bird FluBig Tech Russia-Ukraine WarLGBTQ Issues-Transgender Women in Sports  PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuRobert F. Kennedy, Jr / Kash PatelMarco Rubio / Pam BondiJoe Biden Xi Jinping Jeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg / Bill GatesVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy JD Vance / Karoline Leavitt

2/1/25 - Trump's Confirmation Hearings Takes The Top Spot This WeekHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of January 27th, 2025 through January 31st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS Trump Confirmation Hearings AA Flight 5342 CrashAviation SafetyTrump DEI Remarks and PoliciesU.S. Healthcare SystemICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown  The Economy / DOGE Activities / Fed Funding Freeze and Overturn U.S. Foreign Policy / Tariffs  Israel-Hamas War - Hostages ReleaseRussia-Ukraine War PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskRobert F. Kennedy, JrTulsi GabbardPete Hegseth / Marco RubioJoe Biden Vivek Ramaswamy Jeff Bezos / Mark ZuckerbergBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi JinpingJD Vance

1/25/25 - A Special Look Back At Monday's InaugurationHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, take a look back at Monday's Inauguration and Trump's first few days in office. Talkers Magazine is The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com

1/18/25 - #1 This Week, The Los Angeles County WildfiresHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of January 13th, 2025 through January 17th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSLos Angeles County Wildfires Presidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations  Trump Legal Issues / Biden Farewell Address / Biden's PardonsTrump Positions on Foreign Policy Israel-Hamas War - Cease Fire on HoldEconomy-DOGE / Health Care / Climate ChangeMigrant Crisis / Crime / HomelessnessBig Tech Influence / Facebook Censorship Changes / TikTokRussia-Ukraine WarRudy Giuliani Legal Issues    PEOPLEDonald TrumpJoe Biden Karen Bass / Gavin NewsomElon MuskPete HegsethBenjamin Netanyahu Antony BlinkenRobert F. Kennedy, Jr. / Vivek RamaswamyJack Smith/Rudy GiulianiVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping 

1/11/25.- The Los Angeles County Wildfires Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of January 6th, 2024 through January 10th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSLos Angeles County Wildfires Trump Legal Issues - Hush Money CasePresidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations  Trump Positions on Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Panama, MexicoJimmy Carter State FuneralEconomy-DOGE / Health Care / Climate ChangeMigrant Crisis / Crime / HomelessnessFacebook Censorship Changes / Tik TokIsrael-Hamas War / Russia-Ukraine WarWinter WeatherPEOPLEDonald TrumpKaren Bass / Gavin NewsomJimmy CarterJoe Biden Elon MuskBarack Obama / George W. Bush / Bill ClintonJustin Trudeau Vivek RamaswamyRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.Benjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping 

1/4/25 - 2024 Retrospectives And 2025 Predictions Top This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of December 30th, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS2024 Retrospectives / 2025 Predictions Presidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations - Mike Johnson's Speakership - Pardons - SCOTUS Report New Orleans Terror Attack / Cybertruck ExplosionJimmy Carter DiesEconomy - Inflation - Debt Ceiling - TariffsMigrant-Border Crisis / Crime / Homelessness Health Care / Anxiety   Israel Attacks in Gaza / Russia-Ukraine War / S. Korean Political Turmoil Big Tech Influence / Media Bias / Fireworks Accidents / Jeju Airline Crash Puerto Rico Power Loss / Winter Weather - Climate Change - College FootballPEOPLEDonald TrumpJimmy CarterJoe Biden Elon MuskMike Johnson / Kamala Harris John Roberts JD Vance Vivek RamaswamyRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.Benjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Yoon Suk Yeol

12/28/24 - The Year's Top Topics In ReviewHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of December 23rd through December 27th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES2024 ElectionTrump Legal IssuesMigrant Crisis / Economy-InflationCrime / Race RelationsHealthcare System / Anxiety / Abortion RightsIsrael at War / Russia-Ukraine WarNational Disasters / Climate ChangeBig Tech Influence / Media Bias / Chaiging Technology-AILGBTQ Rights / Polital Correctness-WokenessNunter Biden Issues / ScandalsPEOPLEDONALD TRUMPJoe Biden / Kamala HarrisElon MuskJD Vance / Tim Walz / Mike JohnsonBenjamin NetanyahuVladimar Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyXi Jinping / Kim Jong UnVivek Ramaswamy / Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Barack Obama / Hillary Clinton / Hunter BidenJeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg

 12/21/24 - #1 Topic This Week, The Mangione Murder CaseHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of December 16th through December 20th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIESMangione Murder Case / Health CareTrump Nominations and AppointmentsGovernment Shutdown StruggleDOGE-Economy-Inflation-Tariffs-Stock Market  Migrant-Border Crisis / Madison School Shootings / CrimeDronesRussia-Ukraine War / Middle East UnrestPelicot Rape CaseBig Tech Influence / Media Corruption-BiasAmazon Workers Strike PEOPLEDonald TrumpLuigi Mangione / Brian Thompson Joe Biden / Elon Musk Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert F. Kennedy, JrBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy       6. Gisèle Pelicot        7. Jeff Bezos       8. Natalie Rupnow       9. Nancy Pelosi / Fani Willis / Mike Johnson    10. Xi Jinping  

12/14/24 - CEO Murder Suspect Apprehended/Health Care Tops The ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of December 8th through December 13th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES CEO Murder Suspect Apprehended / Health CareTrump Nominations and AppointmentsTrump Tariff-Trade War Plans  Migrant-Border / Economy / CrimeBiden PardonsDOGE / Trump-Musk-Ramaswamy Relationship Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hezbollah Cease FireSyria OverthrowAbortion Rights Big Tech Influence / Media BiasPEOPLEDonald TrumpLuigi Mangione / Brian Thompson Joe BidenElon MuskVivek RamaswamyPete HegsethRobert F. Kennedy, JrBashar al-AssadBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Xi Jinping 

12/7/24 - #1 This Week, Trumps Nominations And AppointmentsHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of December 2nd through December 6th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESTrump Nominations and AppointmentsTrump Tariff Plans  Hunter Biden PardonMigrant-Border/Economy/CrimeDOGE / Trump-Musk-Ramaswamy Relationship Russia-Ukraine WarIsrael-Hezbollah Cease Fire/South Korea TurmoilFatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ThompsonAbortion/Health Care Big Tech Influence / Media Bias PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVivek RamaswamyJoe Biden/Hunter BidenPete HegsethRobert F. Kennedy, JrBrian ThompsonClaudia Sheinbaum/Justin Trudeau/Emmanuel MacronBenjamin Netanyahu     Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy /Xi Jinping/Yoon Suk Yeol 

11/30/24 - Trump's Tariff Announcement Tops The ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of November 25th through November 29th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESTrump Tariff Announcement-Reaction Trump Department-Administration Nominations-Appointments   Migrant-Border Crisis/EconomyIsrael-Hezbollah Cease FireDOGE Trump-Musk RelationshipAbortion/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarBig Tech/Media BiasThanksgiving-Black Friday PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVivek RamaswamyJoe BidenClaudia Sheinbaum Justin Trudeau/Xi Jinping Benjamin Netanyahu     JD VanceVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Kim Jong UnKamala Harris

11/23/24 - Trump Appointments And The Presidential Transition Top The ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of November 18th through November 22nd, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESTrump Appointments / Presidential Transition Matt Gaetz Drops Out  The Economy Migrant-Border Crisis / CrimeAbortion / Health Care / EducationRussia-Ukraine WarU.S.-Israel RelationsClimate Change / Race Relations / Trans-Gender Congressional IssuesBig Tech / Media Corruption-Bias / First Amendment IssuesJake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight PEOPLEDonald TrumpMatt Gaetz / Pete HegsethJoe BidenJD Vance / Kamala HarrisElon Musk / Robert Kennedy, Jr. / Vivek RamaswamyTulsi Gabbard / Marco Rubio / Linda McMahonBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong UnSarah McBride / Nancy Mace / Mike Johnson / Pam BondiMike Tyson / Jake Paul 

11/16/24 - The Election Aftermath and "Postmortem" Tops The ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of November 11th through November 15th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIESElection Aftermath and "Postmortem" Trump Controversial Appointments  The Economy Migrant-Border CrisisAbortion / Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarU.S.-Israel RelationsClimate Change / Race Relations /Gender RelationsBig Tech / Media Corruption-BiasCrime / Homelessness PEOPLEDonald TrumpJD VanceKamala Harris/Joe BidenElon Musk/Robert Kennedy, Jr.Matt Gaetz/Pete HegsethTulsi Gabbard   Marco RubioMike Huckabee/Kristi Noem/Doug BurgumBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong Un

11/9/24 - Surprise! The Presidential Election Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of November 4th through November 8th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESPresidential Election - Trump Wins Presidency Election "Postmortem"  The Economy Migrant-Border CrisisAbortion / Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarMiddle East ViolenceClimate Change / Race Relations /Gender RelationsBig Tech / Media Corruption-BiasCrime / Homelessness  PEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJoe BidenJD VanceBenjamin Netanyahu  Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong UnElon MuskRobert Kennedy, Jr.Tim WalzJack Smith/Susie Wiles

11/2/24 - Once Again The Presidential Race Is #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of October 28 through November 1st, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIESPresidential Race – MAGA MSG Event – Puerto Rico - "Garbage" Flaps - Polls - Election IntegrityMigrant-Border Issues  The Economy - Inflation - Tariffs - HousingAbortion / Health CareClimate Change / Race Relations Middle East Violence Russia-Ukraine War Elon Musk Activities / Big Tech / Media CorruptionCrime / Guns Halloween / World Series  PEOPLEKamala Harris / Donald TrumpTim Walz / JD VanceJoe BidenBejamin Netanyahu  Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jon UnElon MuskRobert Kennedy, Jr.Tony HinchcliffeJoe RoganJack Smith

10/26/24 - The Presidential Race Continues To Top The ChartHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of October 21st through October 25th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com                                      STORIES Presidential Race – Kamala Harris on CNN – Donald Trump at McDonalds – Media Election BiasGen. Kelly Trump Fascist Statements / Trump Legal IssuesEscalation Fears in Middle East Violence / Russia-Ukraine War – North Korean InvolvementThe Economy – Inflation – TariffsElon Musk Money to Voters Giveaway / Big TechAbortion Rights / Health Care / Climate Change / Race RelationsMcDonalds E. coli OutbreakMenendez Murder CaseDisney Price HikeMLB Playoffs – World Series BeginsPEOPLE Kamala Harris / Donald TrumpTim Walz / JD VanceBejamin Netanyahu / Yahya SinwarVladmir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyyJohn F. KellyElon MuskJoe BidenMenendez BrothersJack SmithAaron Judge / Shohei Ohtani

10/19/24 - The Presidential Race Remains On TopHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of October 14th through October 18th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential Race – Kamala Harris on FOX – Donald Trump's Musical Town HallHurricanes Helene and Milton Aftermath – Relief Efforts- Climate Change Escalation of Middle East Violence - Yahya Sinwar KilledThe Economy – Inflation – TariffsDonald Trump's Legal IssuesAbortion Rights/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarRace RelationsBig TechMLB PlayoffsPEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpYahya SinwarJD Vance/Tim WalzBret BaierBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack SmithElon MuskLiam Payne

10/12/24 - No Surprise That The Presidential Race Stays At #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of October 7th through October 11th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential RaceHurricanes Helene and Milton  Escalation of Middle East ViolenceThe Economy – Inflation - Mortgage Rates/TD Bank $3 Billion FineTrump's Legal Issues/Trump-CBS Flap/Trump-Putin RelationshipAbortion Rights/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarEthel Kennedy Dies/Tiffany Trump PregnantMLB PlayoffsColorado Tourist Mine AccidentPEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJD VanceTim WalzBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack SmithElon MuskRon DeSantisTiffany Trump/Ethel Kennedy

10/5/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 30th through October 4th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  

9/28/24 - The Presidential Race Claims The Top Spot AgainHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 23rd through September 27th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential Race – Polls - DirtEscalation of Israel-Hezbollah ViolenceThe Economy – Inflation - JobsNYC Mayor Adams Criminally IndictedMigration CrisisAbortionMelania Trump Book/Violence – Guns - CrimeRussia-Ukraine War-U.S. AidUNGA MeetingHelene Becomes Hurricane/Climate ChangePEOPLE Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpJoe BidenJD VanceTim WalzBenjamin Netanyahu/Vladmir PutinEric AdamsValdimir ZelenskyyMelania TrumpElon Musk 

9/20/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At The Top Of This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 16th  through September 20th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race - PollsMigrant Crisis/Springfield, OH ControversyIsrael-Hamas War – Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie Talkie ExplosionsThe Economy – Inflation- Interest RatesRussia-Ukraine WarTrump Legal IssuesTrump-Loomer Relationship Questioned NC GOP Gov Candidate Scandal Violence and GunsNYC Mayor Administration ProbedPEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpJD VanceJoe BidenTim WalzBenjamin Netanyahu/Vladmir PutinEric Adams/Mark RobinsonElon MuskLaura Loomer Taylor Swift

9/14/24 - The Debate And Presidential Race Occupy The #1 PositionHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 9th  through September 14th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race – ABC News DebateAbortionTrump Legal IssuesThe Economy-Inflation-Health CareU.S. Migrant Crisis – Debunked Haitian Pet Eating   Israel-Hamas WarRussia-Ukraine WarNYC Police Chief Commissioner ResignsSpace X Polaris Mission9/11 RemembrancesPEOPLE Kamala Harris/Donald TrumpJD Vance/Tim WalzJoe BidenVladmir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuViktor Orban/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack Smith/Scott McAfee David Muir/Linsey DavisEdwin CabanElon MuskTaylor Swift/Laura Loomer

9/7/24 - The Presidential Race & Russian Election Interference Top The ListSTORIES Presidential Race/Russian Election InterferenceGeorgia School ShootingTrump Legal Issues/Hunter Biden Guilty PleaThe Economy-InflationU.S. Migrant CrisisIsrael-Hamas WarRussia-Ukraine WarAbortionNew French Prime MinisterNew NFL Season/X Advertiser Pull OutPEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJ.D. VanceTim WalzJoe Biden/Hunter BidenJack SmithVladimir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuMichel BarnierElon MuskColt Gray/Colin Gray/Mason Schermerhorn/Christian Angulo/Richard Aspinwall/Christina Irimie

8/31/24 - The Presidential Race - Microphone Muting Debate & CNN Interview Share #1 SpotHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 26th  through August 30th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race/Microphone Muting Debate/CNN InterviewArlington National Cemetery IncidentTrump Legal IssuesThe Economy-InflationU.S. Migrant CrisisIsrael-Hezbollah Tensions RiseRussia-Ukraine WarZuckerberg Facebook Covid-19 Censorship RegretsAbortionTexas Megachurch Scandal PEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpTim WalzJ.D. VanceJoe BidenJack SmithVladimir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuMark ZuckerbergRobert SmithDana Bash

8/24/24 - The DNC And The Presidential Race Are On TopHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 19th  through August 23rd, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES   DNC/Presidential Race   The Economy-Inflation-Jobs Report   U.S. Migrant Crisis   Israel-Hamas War   Russia-Ukraine War   Hunter Biden Tax Case   Abortion   Mpox   SCOTUS “Shadow Docket”   Wildfires/Hurricane SeasonPEOPLE1.   Kamala Harris2.   Donald Trump3.   Tim Walz4.   J.D. Vance5.   Joe Biden6.   Barack & Michelle Obama7.   Bill & Hillary Clinton8.   Vladimir Putin/Benjamin Netanyahu9.   Hunter Biden10. Taylor Swift

8/17/24 - The Presidential Race Is Back At #1Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 12th  through August 16th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES  Presidential Race  The Economy  U.S. Migrant Crisis  Primary Races  Iran Trump Hacking  Israel-Hamas War/Weapons Deal  Russia-Ukraine War  Hunter Biden Burisma Scrutiny  Columbia President Resigns  Wildfires/Tropical Storm ErnestoPEOPLE       1.    Kamala Harris      2.    Donald Trump      3.    Tim Walz      4.    J.D. Vance      5.    Joe Biden      6.    Ilhan Omar      7.    Benjamin Netanyahu      8.    Vladimir Putin      9.    Hunter Biden      10.  Minouche Shafik

8/10/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At The Top Of The List Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 5th  through August 9th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES     Presidential Race     Financial Markets Activity     U.S. Migrant Crisis/U.K. Anti-Immigrant Riots     Iran-Hezbollah Threaten Israel     Primary Races     Google Monopoly Ruling     X's Anti-Trust Suit vs GARM     Paris Olympics-Gender Controversies     ISIS Threats Cancel Swift Concerts     Tropical Storm DebbyPEOPLE     Donald Trump    Kamala Harris    Tim Walz    J.D. Vance    Joe Biden    Cori Bush    Kari Lake    Yahya Sinwar    Elon Musk    Imane Khelif

8/3/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At The Top Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of July 29th  through August 2nd, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES  2024 Presidential Race The Economy/Inflation U.S. Migrant Crisis Israel-Hamas War/ Death of Ismail Haniyeh Race Relations/Trump's NBJA Interview Abortion/Gun Control U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap/Russia-Ukraine War SCOTUS Issues Climate Change OlympicsPEOPLE Kamala Harris Donald Trump J.D. Vance Joe Biden Barack Obama Nancy Pelosi/Chuck Schumer Ismail Haniyeh Evan Gershkovich/Paul Whelan Elon Musk Simone Biles

7/27/24 - The 2024 Presidential Race Is Back In The Countdown Top Spot Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of July 22nd  through July 26th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com                                                                               STORIES  2024 Presidential Race  Aftermath of Trump Assassination Attempt  The Economy/Inflation  U.S. Migrant Crisis  Abortion Race Relations Israel Hamas War/Netanyahu Speech to Congress Russia-Ukraine War CrowdStrike IT Outage Severe Weather/Climate Change/Wildfires PEOPLE      1.  Kamala Harris     2.  Joe Biden     3.  Donald Trump     4.  J.D. Vance     5.  Thomas Crooks     6.  Kimberly Cheatle     7.  Nancy Pelosi     8.  Barack Obama     9.  Doug Emhoff   10.  Elon Musk

7/20/24 - Trump Assassination Attempt Skyrockets To The Top Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of July 15th through July 19th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com                                                          STORIES      Trump Assassination Attempt Investigation     RNC/Presidential Race     Biden's Fitness     U.S. Migrant Crisis    The Economy    SCOTUS Term Limits/Ethics Proposal    Menendez Conviction    China's Economy    Israel-Hamas War    Russia-Ukraine War  PEOPLE     1.      onald Trump     2.      Joe Biden     3.      Thomas Crooks     4.      J.D. Vance     5.      Kamala Harris     6.      Kimberly Cheatle     7.      Nancy Pelosi     8.      Adam Schiff     9.      Bob Menendez    10.     Aileen Cannon/Jack Smith

7/13/24 - President Biden's Health & The Press Conference Tops This Week's ListHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of July 8th through July 12th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com                        STORIES Biden's Health/Press ConferencePresidential RaceTrump and Project 2025U.S. Migrant CrisisThe EconomyJustices ImpeachmentNATO vs ChinaIsrael-Hamas WarPutin-Modi RelationshipHeatwave/Hurricane BerylPEOPLE Joe BidenDonald TrumpJill BidenNancy PelosiGeorge ClooneyGavin NewsomAOCClarence Thomas/Samuel AlitoVladimir Putin Narendra ModiGreg Abbott

7/6/24 - Biden's Candidacy Tops The List This WeekHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of July 1st through July 5th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com      STORIESBiden's CandidacySCOTUS Immunity RulingTrump Sentencing DelayedSCOTUS Chevron RulingU.S. Migrant CrisisThe Economy4th of July HolidayIsrael-Hamas WarUkraine Aid PackageFrance's National Rally Win/UK ElectionsPEOPLEJoe BidenDonald TrumpKamala HarrisGavin NewsomJohn RobertsElena KaganSteven BannonBenjamin NetanyahuMarine Le PenRishi Sunak