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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
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconGrant Parpan, crime reporter, Newsday
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses impacts on the local economy from the Trump Administration tariffs; local food pantries serving more people; developments on Riverhead Main Street; Riverhead Town's plans to use eminent domain to buy the Long Island Science Center; and drama on the Greenport Village Board.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconChrissy Sampson, reporter/producer, East End News at LTV
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses impacts on the local economy from the Trump Administration tariffs; local food pantries serving more people; developments on Riverhead Main Street; Riverhead Town's plans to use eminent domain to buy the Long Island Science Center; and drama on the Greenport Village Board.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconChrissy Sampson, reporter/producer, East End News at LTV
Gene and Chris are joined by the irrepressible Jim Moseley, Editor/Publisher of Saucer Smear, who discusses the fakes and the outright frauds he has discovered, and sometimes exposed — and sometgimes perpetrated — in the UFO field since the 1950s. One of Gene's closest friends, he died in 2012. A memorial site dedicated to Jim is located at: www.jimmoseley.com. Chris died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the importance of prescribed burns in preventing wildfires; an effort to provide markers to remember the history of enslaved people in Riverhead; a measure to allow villages to install stop sign enforcement cameras; and traffic control measures in Southampton.Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconBrian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here.Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices || for Android devices
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the importance of prescribed burns in preventing wildfires; an effort to provide markers to remember the history of enslaved people in Riverhead; a measure to allow villages to install stop sign enforcement cameras; and traffic control measures in Southampton.Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconBrian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here.Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices || for Android devices
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses restrictions on public comment at Riverhead Town Board meeting; congressional town hall meetings; the reaction to racist comments posted on the Butterfly Effect's social media pages; and the Southampton School superintendent's reaction of federal DEI challenges.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.comMichael Mackey, Local Host for Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses restrictions on public comment at Riverhead Town Board meeting; congressional town hall meetings; the reaction to racist comments posted on the Butterfly Effect's social media pages; and the Southampton School superintendent's reaction of federal DEI challenges.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.comMichael Mackey, Local Host for Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the closing of Ponquogue Bridge; new voting machines; an update on the Crescent Duck Farm; developments at East Hampton Airport; and news from a county Environmental Roundtable.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Chrissy Sampson, reporter/producer, East End News at LTV
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the closing of Ponquogue Bridge; new voting machines; an update on the Crescent Duck Farm; developments at East Hampton Airport; and news from a county Environmental Roundtable.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Chrissy Sampson, reporter/producer, East End News at LTV
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses federal cuts to local agencies; a new Southampton Town Police program to help victims of domestic violence; efforts to support employees of the Crescent Duck Farm; and efforts to slow traffic on County Road 39 in Southampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Gianna Volpe, Host of Heart of the East End, WLIW-FM
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses federal cuts to local agencies; a new Southampton Town Police program to help victims of domestic violence; efforts to support employees of the Crescent Duck Farm; and efforts to slow traffic on County Road 39 in Southampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Gianna Volpe, Host of Heart of the East End, WLIW-FM
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
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This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses developments at the Crescent Duck Farm; limitations on public meetings in Riverhead; and officials trying to quell immigration concerns in East Hampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, Riverhead Local
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses developments at the Crescent Duck Farm; limitations on public meetings in Riverhead; and officials trying to quell immigration concerns in East Hampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, Riverhead Local
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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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel takes a deep dive into the current immigration debate, discussing the Trump administration crackdown and local reaction to the threat of enforcement sweeps.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalCarlos Sandoval, Columnist, Filmmaker, The Express News Group
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
This week's topics:Floridians prominent in new Trump administrationAshley Moody to take over for Rubio in the SenateDeSantis calls for Special Session on January 27thGovernor wants to make it more difficult to put amendments on the ballotWith guests:Patrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta Newspaper, DemocratCarmen Edmonds, Chair, Hillsborough County Republican Executive CommitteeMitch Perry, Senior Reporter, Florida PhoenixTrimmel Gomes, Journalist and President, Gomes Media Strategies
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Scott's Pointe water park in Calverton; Eastern Long Island Hospital's plans to open a stroke center; the Brookhaven Landfill; affordable housing; and a new documentary, “The Bonackers.”Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon J.D. Allen, Professor, Stony Brook UniversityAlek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses pot shops; tree clearing restrictions in Southold; dumping in the pine barrens; amortizing sand mines in Southampton; and the Conscience Point Shellfish Hatchery.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Michael Wright, Staff Writer, The Express News Group
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses efforts to save the Horseshoe Crabs; Lee Zeldin's new role; the Conscience Point Hatchery loses its lease; and the Triple Five lawsuit in Riverhead. Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses fallout from the national election; wildfires; Star Confectionary in Riverhead; nonprofits on the East End.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Michael Mackey, Host of Long Island Morning Edition
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
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the budding cannabis industry on the East End; an eminent domain controversy in Southold; a proposed BESS facility in Flanders; and the struggling scallop population.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
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
Since its founding in 2017, Report for America (RFA) has supported nearly 400 local newsrooms across the United States, helping them collectively raise $30 million from local communities. Now, the nonprofit journalism initiative has launched an ambitious new pilot project — the Accelerator Program. The Accelerator Program is designed to further boost the sustainability of both for-profit and nonprofit local news organizations by diversifying their revenue streams and tapping into local philanthropic support. In this interview with Editor & Publisher's Mike Blinder, Morgan Baum, director of Local News Sustainability at RFA, explained how this pilot project could serve as a game-changer for local news outlets struggling to remain financially viable. Access more on this episoodes landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/from-survival-to-sustainability-rfas-new-accelerator-program-helping-newsrooms-tap-into-new,252566
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
Nathan Gonzales, the Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, joins Chuck to talk about the long tail effects of Democrats' candidate swap.
This week's topics:Presidential Torch is passedQuestions over language on Abortion AmendmentFlorida a testing ground for Project 2025Hillsborough County School District Files Lawsuit against County CommissionWith guests:Michael Van Sickler, Assistant Managing Editor, News, Tampa Bay TimesJulia Aguayo Hassler, President, Libertad Club Hispano Republicano de Pasco, RepublicanDr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, Delegate, Democratic National Convention, Political Science Professor, USFDeveron Gibbons, Business executive, Trustee & Vice Board Chair of FAMU & St. Petersburg college, RepublicanPatrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta, Democrat