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A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Trump administration rolls out a new plan to lower drug prices in Medicare, while also sending out $500 checks to nearly 100 million people, a month before voters head to the polls in the midterm elections. Plus, bonds sell off globally, with yields in the U.S., France and U.K. hitting fresh records today. WSJ's Nicolas Miller explains what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers. And as test scores plummet, WSJ investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran details the growing backlash against widespread use of Google's AI tools in American classrooms. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fallout continues as explosive claims reveal the full extent of weaponized government agencies spying on conservative figures, political donors, and regular Americans

From stunning new economic metrics to intense political debates, we unpack everything you need to know today!

In this action-packed full-day roundup, we dive deep into the biggest national headlines, political scandals, and local breaking news!

In this segment of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James first speaks with caller Barbara from Greenville regarding her experience as an election judge and concerns about local election audit procedures, precinct voter numbers, and training for non-English speaking voters. James then pivots to local news, reporting on a Spartanburg woman, Taylor Gosnell, who was charged with two counts of attempted murder after stabbing her 3-year-old and 6-year-old children. James and caller Richard discuss the tragic rise in violent crimes involving children and lament the broader societal lack of accountability and moral decay.

Monday, September 28th, 2026 - The Charlie James Show HOUR 1 1st - SC Senate poll shows tight race: Graham-Nardone 43.4%, Andrews 42.3%. 2nd - Charlie James urges conservative voters to back GOP ticket in SC race 3rd - Callers clash with Charlie James on write-in votes in SC Senate race. 4th - Callers debate loyalty to GOP candidate vs. writing in Ralph Norman. HOUR 2 5th - UK police release terror suspects on bail; Charlie James criticizes security 6th - Charlie James covers election concerns and a Spartanburg violent crime. 7th - Callers discuss child violence, mental health, and societal accountability. 8th - Charlie James lampoons BBC bare nails piece; Lou joins to discuss abortion. HOUR 3 9th - Charlie James talks college football hits and foreign doctors in SC. 10th - Callers discuss foreign hospital staff and the SC Senate race. 11th - Charlie James urges voters to back GOP over Democrat in SC Senate race 12th - Charlie James talks consumer debt, social media fake wealth, and SC Senate. HOUR 4 13th- Charlie James breaks down SC Senate race poll and key candidate stances. 14th- Charlie James urges GOP unity over write-ins as SC Senate race tightens. 15th- Charlie James and callers discuss SC Senate voting strategies and policies 16th- Charlie James talks election write-ins, health insurance, and local news.

A sermon on Romans 10:5-11 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on September 27, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

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This ain't just another event. ❤️ I'm a two-time trauma survivor. My daughter lives with cerebral palsy and inspires everyone she meets. Ms. CeCe Shaw is a two-time cancer survivor. Three different journeys. One powerful message: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THE END OF YOUR STORY!

In this episode of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James opens by noting the transition into autumn before shifting focus to major local and global political developments. He highlights former President Donald Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly, praising his strong stances against international bodies like the International Criminal Court, human rights critiques, and foreign policies regarding Iran, Cuba, and Mexico. The core local discussion centers on Spartanburg County's Velera data center project. Charlie and caller base analyze the facility's drastically revised water consumption estimates—jumping from 459,000 gallons per day to up to 1.6 million gallons daily—raising community concerns over utility capacity, local infrastructure strain, and environmental impacts.

In this episode of The Charlie James Show airing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, host Charlie James opens by welcoming autumn and diving straight into Donald Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump's remarks focus heavily on opposition to international institutions like the International Criminal Court, his views on protecting children from transgender medical interventions, concerns over religious persecution against Christians worldwide, and a newly signed trilateral security agreement involving Greenland, Denmark, and the United States. The primary focus of the episode then shifts to local news in Spartanburg, South Carolina, regarding the planned Valero data center. Callers express frustration over updated projections revealing the facility will require between 1.2 and 1.6 million gallons of water per day—a significant jump from initial estimates of under 500,000 gallons. Callers and the host debate closed-loop cooling systems, evaporative water loss, potential noise pollution from backup diesel generators, and local governance accountability. Additional topics include federal laws surrounding home alcohol distillation versus home brewing, shifting cultural dynamics, and changing political landscapes as the 2026 midterms approach.

Hey friends, we're back in the studio talking through a big batch of local news today. First up, Comerica Park has been renamed "Fifth Third Park." Norris and I break down why this rebrand feels so flat, what it says about corporate naming rights, and why Detroiters are probably just going to keep calling it what they want anyway. Plus, there's already a Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg. Then, we jump into the fight over Michigan's bottle bill. Grocery retailers want out of taking back bottles and cans at stores, pointing to sanitation, pests, and labor. We talk through whether standalone redemption centers make sense and why the 10-cent deposit literally isn't worth anywhere near as much as it used to. More info: https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/09/21/bottles-cans-deposit-return-redemptions-stores-recycling/91812537007/ Next, Wayne County is looking to consolidate its court operations. They're evaluating moving scattered offices across four buildings into one or two central locations. Where should it go? More on Crain's Detroit. Finally, Detroit City FC grabbed a 1-0 win over Pittsburgh over the weekend. Norris puts his Football Furioso jersey on to talk about it quickly. Got takes? Email us at dailydetroit@gmail.com, and if you want to support local independent media, head to patreon.com/dailydetroit 

A sermon on James 4:13-16 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on September 20, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

In this massive, all-in-one daily breakdown, we expose the biggest political, economic, and security scandals making headlines!

Key Discussion Topics SC Senate Election Debates: Callers express widespread frustration with the GOP candidate options, debating whether to vote strictly along party lines or withhold votes in protest. Party Allegiances: Callers discuss open primary dynamics and how party-line voting impacts state politics. Bird Migration Trackers: Host Charlie James shares radar data on overnight bird migrations over Greenville and Spartanburg counties.

Jack comes on the podcast to tell the story of how he returned to the Wartburg program as a full-time assistant coach. He looks back at the 2025 cross country season and if the Knights had a realistic shot at winning the national title after taking third overall in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Jack talks about the difficulty of sitting out the 2024 season with an injury. He looks back at his two best races as a Knights runner and why one of the races was frowned upon by the Wartburg coaches. Jack gives the outlook for the 2026 Wartburg men's and women's cross country teams. He gives an update on what his girlfriend, ex-Wartburg standout Ellie Meyer, is up to now. The former Liberty High standout gives details into the state title-winning 4x800 relay team his senior season. Jack tells of the turning point in the Wartburg men's program that led to runner-up national finishes in 2022 and 2024. He gives a strength of the Wartburg program beyond the large roster numbers and offers a couple of his interests outside of running.

A sermon on Romans 10:1-5 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on September 13, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Panuganti from Optilume BPH as guest to the show.   About Dr. Panuganti, Urologist and Optliume BPH Consultant:   Dr. Sravan Panuganti is a urologist with Carolina Urology Partners and an assistant professor in urology at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C.   Dr. Panuganti completed his college education at the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in urological surgery at Jefferson New Jersey Hospitals in Southern New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in men's sexual medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He is also a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.   His specialty interests in urology include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED). He believes in early intervention for BPH and is trained in a variety of treatment options. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, two kids, and dog.   About Optilume BPH:   The Optilume BPH Catheter System is a minimally invasive surgical therapy (MIST) to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Not only is the Optilume BPH procedure safe, effective and easy, it's also a quick outpatient procedure that provides immediate relief without heating, cutting, lasering, steaming or implantation.   It's FDA-approved with proven clinical safety and efficacy results, and my patients have seen strong results – immediate and significant functional improvements. Optilume BPH combines mechanical dilation using a proprietary double-lobe balloon with concurrent localized delivery of paclitaxel to treat lower urinary tract and BPH symptoms. It is owned by global medical technology company Laborie    

The South Carolina Daily Gazette's Jessica Holdman tells us about a Spartanburg data center creating its own power, but much more than originally projected.

A sermon on John 3:1-17 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on September 6, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

— Today's conversation is about a health issue that affects millions of families but is rarely talked about openly. While it primarily impacts men, it often becomes a shared experience for couples. If your partner is waking up several times a night to use the bathroom, struggling with urinary symptoms, or simply saying, "It's just part of getting older," this episode is for you. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an incredibly common condition as men age, yet many delay seeking help—even though effective treatments are available. The result isn't just interrupted sleep for them; it can affect the well-being, rest, intimacy, and quality of life of both partners. Today, we'll explore what BPH really is, the signs to look for, how to start compassionate conversations with a loved one, and the treatment options that can help men regain comfort, confidence, and a better quality of life. Joining us today is urologist Dr. Sravan Panuganti, who specializes in men's urologic health and is passionate about helping patients find effective, personalized solutions so they can get back to living life more fullyValeria sits with Dr. Sravan Panuganti — He is a urologist with Carolina Urology Partners and an assistant professor in urology at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. Dr. Panuganti completed his college education at the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in urological surgery at Jefferson New Jersey Hospitals in Southern New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in men's sexual medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He is also a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. His specialty interests in urology include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED). He believes in early intervention for BPH and is trained in a variety of treatment options. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, two kids, and dog. To learn more about Dr. Sravan Panuganti and his work, please visit: https://www.laborie.com/patients/conditions/optilume-for-bph/

A sermon on Romans 10:1-4 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on August 30, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Paul and Michelle investigate two fresh cryptid mysteries making waves in 2026. First, they head to Highway 292 near Spartanburg, South Carolina, where two late-night drivers reported seeing a huge, dark, hair-covered figure move upright into the woods. Was it Bigfoot, a black bear, or someone's especially unusual uncle after a cookout? Then it's off to the misty Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, where new reports and videos of strange dark shapes, sudden wakes, and unexplained movement have once again stirred up Nessie fever. The hosts explore why the Loch Ness Monster still captures our imagination—and whether these sightings offer more than just a mystery. In this episode: A reported South Carolina Sasquatch encounter near Lake Cooley Why nighttime sightings are so difficult to confirm Fresh Loch Ness reports and online footage from 2026 The enduring appeal of Nessie, Bigfoot, and the unexplained How to safely document a strange sighting Listener question: Are cryptids becoming bolder, or are we simply paying closer attention? What would convince you that what you saw was definitely not a bear? Send your strange stories and theories to: sendittospookycoop@gmail.com More Loch Ness sighting reports: lochnesssightings.com Keep your flashlight charged, your mind open, and one eye on the water. Episode Credits:Written, edited and produced by Paul & MichelleArtwork created by MIchelle & PaulMusic written and produced by I.C.D.LINKS: Listen to us here: SpookyCoop , find us @ spookycoop.com and follow us on: FaceBook | BlueSky | X (formerly Twitter) | Threads | Instagram | TikTok

A sermon on Romans 10:1 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on August 23, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Paragraph Expansion Host Charlie James reacts to early voting numbers in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, celebrating a strong turnout of 1,318 voters relative to past primary levels. He moves into a sharp critique of candidate Darlene Graham's campaign, poking fun at her population figures for South Carolina and questioning her grasp on national security topics. James examines the massive political action committee (PAC) funding attempting to unseat Ralph Norman in the Republican primary, noting the irony of out-of-state "Invest in Tomorrow" funds tied to major Democratic donors. Additionally, he fields caller commentary regarding Graham's political connections, potential candidate placeholder dynamics, and national political news before wrapping up the segment with a preview of other election updates.

Charlie James examines political commentator Jackson Gosnell's interview with South Carolina candidate Darline Graham, where Graham distanced herself from former state Senator Katrina Shealy by claiming she has never been to Shealy's house and only knows her through disability advocacy. Charlie contrasts this with a July 17 news article profiling Graham, which quoted Katrina Shealy describing how Graham frequently came over to her house to drink wine on the back porch and talk to her pet donkeys. After pointing out this major discrepancy, Charlie takes calls from listeners—including Beverly in Fountain Inn, John in Spartanburg, and Dave in Greenville—who criticize Graham's shifting story, debate her political independence, and speculate on her campaign motives and connections.

In the Summer of 1957, Spartanburg patrol officers were called to what was at first a tresspassing complaint but quickly involved into a shooting. With differing stories, a coroner's inquest, and an ambulance getting pulled over for speeding this tale hastily became a series of what if's.

A sermon on Luke 11:1-13 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on August 16, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Guest: Peyton Hoppes, ProVest Wealth Advisors (Spartanburg, SC)Episode SummaryDavid sits down with longtime friend and fellow financial advisor Peyton Hoppes to talk shop. Peyton recently joined ProVest Wealth Advisors in Spartanburg, SC, where he and colleague Gabe are stepping in to take over the client relationships of a retiring advisor. The two dig into what they're seeing with clients day-to-day: how busy families in their "formation years" actually manage cash flow, the real difference between Roth and pre-tax retirement accounts (and when each makes sense), and — for anyone who's ever dreamed of owning a beach house — a breakdown of the smartest (and riskiest) ways to actually pay for one.Key TakeawaysPurposeful money management beats default money management. Peyton runs a system of segregated accounts (savings, taxes, vacation/project fund) so every dollar has a job — and vacations get booked only once the savings cover them.Family formation years (roughly age 28–47) are the most expensive of your financial life. Most people's spending peaks here, then tapers as kids move out.Wealth isn't a number — it's time. Peyton's definition: wealth is the amount of time you can spend not working, not a dollar figure on a screen.Roth vs. pre-tax isn't a "which is better" question — it's a "which serves this purpose" question. Younger earners in lower tax brackets often benefit more from brokerage/Roth flexibility than maxing out pre-tax accounts; higher earners in higher brackets benefit more from pre-tax now with planned Roth conversions later.The three-bucket strategy: pre-tax, Roth (post-tax), and brokerage (post-tax, flexible) — where you focus your dollars should shift as your income and life stage change.Funding a dream property (like a beach house) has real tax tradeoffs. David and Peyton walk through three scenarios: cashing out a brokerage account (and eating the capital gains tax), a HELOC against your primary residence, and a securities-backed line of credit — each with very different risk profiles.Late-in-life cash flow planning is about spending well, not just accumulating. For those in their late 60s+ with fixed income covering expenses, the conversation shifts to strategic giving and enjoying wealth now rather than only growing net worth.About Peyton HoppesPeyton recently joined ProVest Wealth Advisors in Spartanburg, SC, focusing on families with busy lives and high financial complexity — business owners, medical professionals, and families with special-needs children. He and David worked together for several years before Peyton's move.Connect with Peyton:Email: peyton@provestwealth.comLinkedIn: Peyton HoppesWebsite: provestwealth.com

Moving to Greenville, Spartanburg, or Anderson comes with a few surprises. From weather, bugs, traffic, utilities, and home styles to growth, walkability, renovations, and what buyers should realistically expect, this is a practical look at life in the Upstate before making the move.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was August 4-10, 1987. Topics of discussion include:Gordon Solie's 26½ year tenure as the lead announcer for Championship Wrestling from Florida comes to an end after a pay dispute with Jim Crockett.Ric Flair and Ronnie Garvin have one of the most epic exchanges possible on TV in front of a molten hot Spartanburg crowd.Terry Taylor's highly entertaining for the wrong reasons “press conference" from UWF TV.The greatness of Brian Pillman as a rookie.Owen Hart does his first pinfall job in 1987 on TV to Gama Singh, losing the British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Title.Mr. Olympia walks out of Continental and gets buried by Ronnie West on the house mic in Knoxville to a reaction that surprised the office.Mr. Olympia joins NASA, a new promotion in Alabama running in opposition to Continental.The Black Prince and The Commission in all of their glory in Memphis.The Jerry Lawler Show spotlights Fray Tormenta.Jammin' with Mitch and Donna and an angle featuring Tommy Rich stripping Sensational Sherri serve as the highlights of AWA TV during our week.Paul Boesch officially announces his retirement from promoting Houston Wrestling.Ken Patera injures himself at the absolute worst possible time.The team of Magnificent Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. falls apart.Mr. T returns to the WWF as a special enforcer.All that and much more on a brand new Between the Sheets!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions/CWF/UWF1:15:25 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, All-Star, Dale Martin, Atlantic Grand Prix, Stampede, & Tomko1:47:00 Classic Commercial Break1:52:03 Halftime3:00:57 Other USA: NWF, Deep South, Continental, NASA, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, AWA, Central States, Paul Boesch, & Portland4:36:08 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was August 4-10, 1987. Topics of discussion include:Gordon Solie's 26½ year tenure as the lead announcer for Championship Wrestling from Florida comes to an end after a pay dispute with Jim Crockett.Ric Flair and Ronnie Garvin have one of the most epic exchanges possible on TV in front of a molten hot Spartanburg crowd.Terry Taylor's highly entertaining for the wrong reasons “press conference" from UWF TV.The greatness of Brian Pillman as a rookie.Owen Hart does his first pinfall job in 1987 on TV to Gama Singh, losing the British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Title.Mr. Olympia walks out of Continental and gets buried by Ronnie West on the house mic in Knoxville to a reaction that surprised the office.Mr. Olympia joins NASA, a new promotion in Alabama running in opposition to Continental.The Black Prince and The Commission in all of their glory in Memphis.The Jerry Lawler Show spotlights Fray Tormenta.Jammin' with Mitch and Donna and an angle featuring Tommy Rich stripping Sensational Sherri serve as the highlights of AWA TV during our week.Paul Boesch officially announces his retirement from promoting Houston Wrestling.Ken Patera injures himself at the absolute worst possible time.The team of Magnificent Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. falls apart.Mr. T returns to the WWF as a special enforcer.All that and much more on a brand new Between the Sheets!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions/CWF/UWF1:15:25 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, All-Star, Dale Martin, Atlantic Grand Prix, Stampede, & Tomko1:47:00 Classic Commercial Break1:52:03 Halftime3:00:57 Other USA: NWF, Deep South, Continental, NASA, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, AWA, Central States, Paul Boesch, & Portland4:36:08 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A sermon on Philippians 2:5-11 by assistant pastor Matt Shifflett. Preached on August 9, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

In the spring of 2004, twenty-four-year-old Tamika Huston disappeared from Spartanburg, South Carolina. At first, her family hoped she had simply left town. But as days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, it became clear that something was terribly wrong. An abandoned car, a mysterious ring of keys, and a series of unexpected investigative breakthroughs would ultimately lead detectives to the truth about what happened to Tamika—and expose a calculated effort to conceal her murder. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of Tamika Huston, the fifteen-month investigation that finally brought her home, and the family who refused to let her be forgotten. Support Our Sponsors BetterHelp betterhelp.com/girlgone Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sermon on Philippians 2:1-4 by assistant pastor Matt Shifflett. Preached on August 2, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

It's Friday, July 31st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Syrians in America have to leave the country The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in America this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, particularly Christians who remain vulnerable 18 months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in this 87% Muslim country, reports International Christian Concern. Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration designation that allows nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict to remain and work legally in the United States for a limited period. The designation does not provide a pathway to permanent residency but shields recipients from deportation while conditions in their home country are deemed unsafe for return. In December 2024, rebel forces, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, forced al-Assad from power.  Al-Sharaa's group had previously been associated with Muslim jihadist movements, including al-Qaeda. Before the Syrian civil war, Christians represented a significant minority of Syria's population concentrated in Damascus — where the Apostle Paul was converted on the street. While Christians have not experienced the same level of targeted mass violence as other groups, there has been harassment and attacks on Christian communities. President Trump floats temporarily pulling Blache nomination to be AG President Donald Trump said on July 30 that he was willing to temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General until next year, if two Republican senators continued to withhold their support, reports The Epoch Times. Blanche's nomination has been held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they would not back bringing it to the floor for a full vote. Those two votes are necessary for the nomination to advance. Earlier this year, both Cornyn and Tillis lost their bid for re-election after President Trump endorsed their opponents during the primaries. The president now intends to wait them out. In the meantime, Blanche will remain the acting head of the Department of Justice. You can express your objection to the senators for dragging their feet by calling Senator John Cornyn at 202-224-2934 and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina at 202-224-6342. You can call 24 hours a day/7 days a week and leave a voicemail. Dr. Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment 90 times in GOP-led committee In a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29th, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced in his opening statement that he would invoke the Fifth Amendment and not answer any questions about his culpability in a cover-up about the source of the COVID-19 virus or what happened subsequently. Listen. FAUCI: “Members of the committee, I served at the NIH for over 54 years, 38 of those as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Over that period, I proved that I believe in and respect the value of legitimate congressional oversight. In fact, I testified before and/or briefed Senate and House committees well over 200 times over those 38 years. During and after the COVID pandemic, I have appeared multiple times for hearings in the Senate and the House, usually under oath, and sat for several days-long, transcribed, sworn interviews answering questions about the very issues that are now the subject of this hearing. “However, given Senator [Rand] Paul's obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution, his repeated slanderous comments about me, and recently his publicly releasing my unredacted personal diary aimed at embarrassing and intimidating me, the only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to get me to say something, anything, that could vindicate his repeated public pledges that I end up, in his words, ‘behind bars'. “Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion. Therefore, although it pains me to do so because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government and my decades-long record of cooperating with Congress, under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right, under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, to refrain from answering your questions.” Over the course of his time in front of the Senate Committee, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment a whopping 111 times, reports Fox News. Dr. Fauci stonewalled Senator Rand Paul numerous times Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly stonewalled Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, the Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The senator started with asking about former President Joe Biden's bizarre “full and unconditional” pardon of Dr. Fauci. PAUL:  “As a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, or the White House COVID-19 Response Team, or as Chief Medical Advisor to the President, have you refused this pardon? Or do you have any reason to believe this full and unconditional pardon, this grant of immunity, would somehow require you to plead the Fifth Amendment?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL: “Based on the facts presented, I'm going to direct you to answer the questions. The committee has issued a valid subpoena. They have requested your presence here. The questions are very pertinent to your decision making as head of [the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases], as well as a chief advisor to the president, do you still refuse to answer the questions?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Were you ever made aware of gain-of-function research on monkeypox being conducted at the National Bio Defense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, and back at Fort Detrick, [the center of the U.S. biological weapons program from 1943 to 1969]?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Dr. Fauci, did the CIA ever transfer funds to [the National Institutes of Health] under interagency agreement?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” And Senator Rand Paul took this parting shot. PAUL: “The chairman has denied your assertion of privilege and directed you to answer, but you nonetheless refuse and stand on privilege despite the existence of the pardon. The committee will have to consider after this hearing what appropriate action should be taken against you for the failure to testify after being directed to do so. “It's against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress. There will be repercussions to your refusal to testify today.” Watchdog group: Medical groups should condemn transgender surgeries on minors The medical watchdog group, Do No Harm, is calling on 10 major medical associations to explicitly condemn transgender genital surgeries on minors, reports The Daily Signal. On July 29th, Do No Harm sent open letters to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association among others. In the letter, the group wrote, “Do No Harm, and its 54,000 members, are calling on your society to publicly reject genital surgery on minors for the purpose of producing [so-called] ‘gender transitions.' While this process is uncommon, we believe that it should never occur.” In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Have you not read that [God], who created them from the beginning, made them male and female?” Marijuana should not be reclassified as a less dangerous drug Marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous substance under federal law. Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the former drug policy advisor for the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama presidential administrations as well as President Trump's former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, thinks that would be a terrible idea. He said that reclassifying marijuana as a drug with accepted medical use and a lower risk of abuse than drugs subject to greater controls would be reckless. Sabet added, “The evidence presented at the hearing confirmed what decades of data have shown: Raw marijuana has no scientifically established medical value and carries a high risk of abuse. Today's marijuana is more dangerous than ever before. [Reclassifying] marijuana would create the false impression that it is safe, would reduce penalties for peddling the drug illegally and would give those who purvey it legally a huge tax windfall. That would be a disaster.”  The Department of Justice held a hearing last month to consider it at President Donald Trump's request. Despite the fact that President Trump is a teetotaler who eschews alcohol and drugs, he told his administration last December to push forward on easing marijuana restrictions, after an aggressive lobbying push by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a Mar-a-Lago member, the Wall Street Journal previously reported. Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, previously wrote, “Use of cannabis increases a person's chance of developing a bipolar disorder or schizophrenia by an average of 47%. It's also shown to significantly increase hallucinations and paranoia. “In fact, it's been determined that regular use of medical marijuana leads to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. … If the established goal is to make America healthy and great again, this objective will not be reached by increasing access to poisonous pot.” In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul asked, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” Montana listeners like our brevity and updates on the persecuted Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes, Winston and Heather Royal in Helena, Montana, wrote, “Adam, we appreciate the newscast because it's short, to the point, and from a Christian perspective. We appreciate hearing about our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. And we often listen to it at breakfast time. Thank you for your work!” Texas listener values boldness and truthfulness of The Worldview And Byron Barlowe in Plano, Texas wrote, “Adam, your newscast is something I've evangelized about for four reasons. I find the integration of a Biblical worldview into reporting the news to be effective and refreshing. Brevity matters more than ever. I also relate to the brevity of your newscast since Probe Ministries, a group I write for, produces a 3-minute daily feature. The candor among you and the two other writers of The Worldview is bold, truthful, and necessary. For example, I appreciate your reference to homosexual faux marriage instead of so-called ‘gay marriage.' Spade-calling is truth-telling and, when done in a gracious spirit led by the Spirit of God, can have good effect. You have a golden radio voice that emanates masculinity without undue forcefulness. Both women and men need that in the era of so-called ‘toxic masculinity' and the feminized Church which follows a confused culture. I just like it, too.” Byron, thanks for your encouragement as we use the instruments of our laptops and voice to communicate. 23 Worldview listeners gave $13,150.04 And finally, by Thursday night at 9:00pm Central, 23 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Jerry in Angie, Louisiana and Thomas in Spartanburg, South Carolina – both of whom gave $25 as well as David in Wilmington, Ohio and Lori in Rockford, Illinois – both of whom gave $50. We appreciate Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $80.04, Samuel in Greensboro, North Carolina who gave $90, and Jeanne in Thomasville, North Carolina and Ron in Orange Park, Florida – both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Jody in Westerlo, New York and Kevin and Shelly in Columbus, Nebraska – both of whom gave $200, Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California who gave $240, Marlowe in Freetown, Prince Edward Isalnd, Canada who gave $250, Kelly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Vanessa in Templeton, California and Nicki in Carthage, Missouri – both of whom pledged $35/month for 12 months for a gift of $420. We were touched by the generosity of Serge in Simpsonville, South Carolina who gave $500, Charles and Pamela in Sierra Madre, California  who gave $500, Sean in Burlington, Wisconsin who gave $500, and Francesca in Rockaway Township, New Jersey who also gave $500. All four of them were matched by our friend in Naples, Florida who gave another $2,000. And we were blown away by Frederick in Gainesville, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Jeff in Sevierville, Tennessee who gave $1,000, and Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas who gave $5,000. Wow! Those 23 gifts add up to $13,150.04. That's the largest total amount in a single day throughout this July 2026 fundraiser. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $94,270 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $29,230 by midnight tonight, July 31st! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by midnight tonight, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $29,230 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, as I've said over the last several days, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is upon us. Perhaps in our national audience, there are three others, just like Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas, who feel led by God to give a one-time gift of $5,000. If that $15,000 comes in, we would need just 15 people to either give a one-time gift of $1,000 or make a monthly pledge of $83.33 for 12 months which adds up to $1,000. If all of that is way out of your budget, just give what you can. $10. $20. $30. Every dollar gets us closer. Now, if you can't give a dime, then pray. Pray that God would stir the hearts of those who can give! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  We actually cite relevant Bible verses that really come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report, and we're unique in this, on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is also commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. So, all we have is you! What is God prompting you to do right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 31st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell have some questions about a Spartanburg County Police report… made by none other than Debbie Barbier… When Greg Parker's attorney Deborah Barbier told Spartanburg police she'd been “harassed” in a hotel lobby the morning of Mandy's contempt hearing on June 22, 2026, the department did something our team has never seen done so thoroughly for a harassment complaint made by a woman: it investigated.  Multiple officers. Multiple weeks. Untold public monies. Search warrants signed by magistrate judges with no explanation of what probable cause existed — including a search of Mandy's Marriott room records and private guest information divulged over the phone. Hours of surveillance footage later, police could not locate the confrontation Barbier described, and the case is now listed as "inactive". We're revisiting what South Carolina's harassment statute actually says, and ask why protected first amendment activities keep getting recast as crimes… and why behavior matching the statute is disregarded.  Then we relook at McClatchy reporter John Monk's coverage of Mandy's contempt proceedings through the prism of his 44 year old son's federal indictment on child sexual abuse material charges — to which Monk Jr. has pleaded not guilty. We have questions… Let's Dive In…

“S” is for Spartanburg Pellagra Hospital. The pellagra hospital in Spartanburg was the nation's first facility dedicated to discovering the cause of that baffling and serious disorder.

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and producer of journalism David Moses are recording near Washington, D.C. for a special episode on an explosive FOIA returned from Spartanburg PD. First, David opens with gratitude for the listeners who requested a GoFundMe and refused to let Mandy stand alone. Then we're examining the very relevant Spartanburg Police Report that Deborah Barbier filed claiming that a man stood up in the AC Hotel's lobby area, photographed her, “kept screaming her name” — and that “Mandy Matney” was somehow involved.  The report on the June 22, 2026 incident was released after Mandy's contempt order was issued and it is stunning: a search warrant, a thumb drive, an IT department, roughly four hours of hotel video — and a police lieutenant who wrote that he was “unable to locate the confrontation Mrs. Barbier advised”.   Mandy, Liz and David unpack what's in the report and what's very obviously not.   Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order Or support our reporting: ⁠https://lunashark.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com Episode References Mandy joins Laura Richards on Crime Analyst Ep #357

Mike Switzer interviews Beth Jeter Hrubala, a certified financial planner in Spartanburg, SC.

“S” is for Spartanburg (Spartanburg County; 2020 population 38,732).

A sermon on Romans 9:25-33 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on July 26, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

South Carolina recently experienced the largest measles outbreak in modern American history, and for Dr. Huntley, who lives and works in the state, this wasn't a distant headline. It was a story unfolding in her own backyard. In this episode, Dr. Huntley sits down with Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership, to unpack what actually happened in Spartanburg and what helped bring the outbreak under control. They also talk about why the real work is only beginning now that the crisis has passed. Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting  

In this episode, Allen, CEO of OneSpartanberg Inc., shares insights into their innovative community and economic development strategies, including programs like Redegree, Edge, and Power Up, which are transforming Spartanburg. Discover how these initiatives are creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and fostering regional growth. Transcript and show notes found at this link. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Mike Conn Consulting chamberchatpodcast.com/mikeconn

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into the spectacular self-destruction of Weldon Boyd's case against attorney Mark "the Tiger" Tinsley—the wannabe blueberry farmer who sued the lawyer representing the family of the man he killed. Spoiler: Judge Hyman tossed it. We walk through the June 10 hearing, Desa Ballard's baffling "declaratory judgment" demand, and the question nobody could answer: what exactly are we trying to remedy here?Then there's Ken Moss's bizarre motion to recuse Judge Eugene Bubba Griffith, built on a mysterious affidavit he refuses to produce—and a subpoena aimed straight at LUNASHARK®...?Plus: Mandy reports back from her Spartanburg contempt hearing, where Greg Parker's attorneys want her to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars - we think - to a gas-station billionaire. We're broadcasting all four hours Thursday, June 25th at noon on Facebook - watch it with us or catch the replay only on LUNASHARK® Premium afterward.Let's Dive In…

[Part Two of Two] Before we return to the Horry County internal affairs files, we have to talk about the civil contempt hearing on Monday June 22 at 9am in Spartanburg - see y'all there! In our opinion, team Greg Parker's last-minute attempt to bar LUNASHARK® from filming a public courtroom tells you everything about who fears the sunlight.  Then investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into CSI investigator Shellneil Tamasi, a by-the-books officer whose IA interview cuts through the spin. She didn't like towing Scott Spivey's truck with his body still inside. She questioned why guns went back untested. She noticed the rush to "self-defense" before the vehicles were even processed, and the people who didn't belong at the round table.  Amid a department we've criticized hard, here's a rare bright spot: a cop who documents, and who says what too many wouldn't.  Let's Dive In…

[Part One of Two] Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into the Horry County Police Department's internal affairs investigation of the Scott Spivey case and the looming presence of former Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland throughout it.  Strickland insists he "stayed out of it" and "distanced" himself — yet there he is on recorded calls with Weldon Boyd admitting he was "working in the shadows," and — according to his own colleagues — sitting in on a meeting about Weldon Boyd's phone, and walking into the evidence room to say "just give Weldon and Bradley their guns back."  We break down the IA interviews and learn more about what went on in the investigation leading up to the decision not to charge Weldon and his co-shooter. The interviews shed light on why the guns weren't tested by SLED, how investigators determined the outcome before evidence was even collect and the odd emergence of the “steroid theory.”  Plus: why we'll see you inside the Spartanburg County Courthouse (Courtroom 6d) on Monday, June 22 @ 9am (The 5 Year Anniversary of MMP #1). Wear pink.  Let's Dive In…

[Part Two of Two] In Part Two of this two-part episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ share some big news that SLED teams searched the home, business and possibly farm of one of Scott's shooters, Weldon Boyd.  Also in the civil wrongful death case against Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams, Weldon filed a motion on Tuesday asking that Judge Eugene “Bubba” Griffith — who denied Stand Your Ground immunity to Weldon and Williams — recuse himself from the Spivey case altogether, claiming that Judge Griffith tried to get Bradley to lie in exchange for immunity.  Weldon's attorney accuses Judge Griffith of violating the most technical rules on allowing the media to film court proceedings. We also share insights on the appointment of Judge Debbie McCaslin who will oversee all decisions in Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial. Plus a quick look at the Netflix Murdaugh 'Instadoc' and the unsealing of court records dealing with the dismissal of Murdaugh juror 785… Let's Dive In…

[Part One of Two] In Part One of this two-part episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ put it all on the table as the Beach family civil conspiracy case against billionaire gas station owner Greg Parker gets EVEN MORE CHAOTIC. Through motions filed Friday, the Beaches accuse Parker, his bank and his counsel of lying, hiding or not producing relevant records and telling a research company to willfully disobey a lawful subpoena.  According to the filing, Greg Parker wired $383,000 to an Israeli defense contractor — Demoman International Ltd.— that, according to a 2023 news investigation, serves as a middle man for the sale of highly sophisticated bot-farm software (Advanced Impact Media Solutions) to unscrupulous politicians, governments, corporations and wealthy businessmen to manipulate public opinion using fake social media accounts.  Parker unequivocally denies releasing photos of Mallory's dead body to the public, but this latest development raises serious questions about who else might have gotten the photos and why.  Plus, why Greg Parker says he can't get a fair trial in Hampton County and says Judge Kelly needs to move the case to … Spartanburg? Let's Dive In…