Podcasts about Talkers Magazine

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to talk about his #3 position on the prestigious Talkers Magazine's Heavy 100 list, emphasizing the accomplishment of several WABC hosts who made the top 100. Kilmeade transitions into various topics including the rent freeze in New York that Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is promoting, business and political challenges that might come with a Mamdani Mayoralty, and the one-year anniversary of the Butler, P.A. assassination attempt on then Presidential candidate Donald Trump, criticizing the FBI's investigation of the attempt under Biden's DOJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/25 - Deadly Texas Floods And Warning System Scrutiny 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 July 7th, 2025 through July 11th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESDeadly Texas Floods / Warning System ScrutinyEpstein “Client List” MysterySCOTUS Mass Firings Ruling / IRS Churches RulingJudge Blocks Birthright Citizenship OrderICE Raids / Masked Agents ControversyRussia Bomb Kyiv / Trump-Putin TensionsTrump TariffsMusk's “America Party”Netanyahu-Trump VisitIran Nuclear Capabilities PEOPLEDonald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinPam BondiStephen MillerKaroline LeavittVladimir PutinElon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuGreg AbbottJerome Powel

Rich is joined by three powerhouse guests to unpack the intersection of immigration, education, and media in today's America. Dan Epstein, Vice President at America First Legal and former senior attorney in the White House Counsel's Office, addresses Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' criticism of the Trump administration's use of ICE, and explains how progressive policies may be encouraging lawlessness under the guise of compassion. Then, Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, breaks down the radical shift within the National Education Association, from endorsing far-left candidates like Zohran Mamdani to severing ties with the Anti-Defamation League, and what it means for America's kids and classrooms. Finally, Michael Harrison, legendary radio industry voice and founder of Talkers Magazine, reflects on over three decades in broadcasting, the evolution of talk radio, and why authentic passion for the medium still matters more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Harrison, Publisher of Talkers Magazine, joins Sid to highlight Sid's impressive achievement of securing the 13th spot on the magazine's "Heavy Hundred" list as a live and local host in New York City, a significant feat given the dominance of syndicated shows.  Michael commends Sid's dedication, career resilience, and diverse approach to radio that transcends traditional talk radio content. He reflects on the future of radio, the importance of AM radio, and the evolving landscape driven by younger generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcement of TALKERS Magazine ranking of The Voice of Reason! Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th District of Kansas, joins to discuss debate process of the One Big Beautiful Bill, tax cuts, reforms in Medicaid, and more. What can we expect from the OBBBA and the economy? Discussion of working to balance the budget, the next step in budget cuts, and more.  Guest Bruce de Torres, American Small Business League, joins to discuss the focus of small business under the Trump administration. Discussion of government contracts going to large corporations vs small business, giving small business tax breaks, and reforming how government works. 

Guest Michael Harrison, TALKERS Magazine, joins to discuss the future of the talk radio industry. Discussion of podcasting, current news and information, and upcoming TALKERS Heavy Hundred Top 100 talk show rankings.  Guest John Deaton, Fmr US Marine and Fmr US Senate candidate, joins to discuss SCOTUS decisions, judge injunctions, and more. Can Trump speed up his agenda even more without random judges blocking his every move?  Democrats blame Trump admin for flooding in Texas. Really?

7/5/25 - The Big Beautiful Bill 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 June 30th, 2025 through July 4th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESBig, Beautiful BillTrump-Musk FeudThe Economy / Trump vs PowellU.S.-Japan Trade TalksParamount Settles Trump SuitIran Nuclear CapabilitiesTrump Threatens MamdaniSCOTUS to Hear Trans Athletes CaseIsrael-Gaza Violence / Trump Stops Weapons to UkraineKohberger Pleads GuiltyPEOPLEDonald TrumpMike JohnsonElon MuskHakeem JeffriesJerome PowellShari RedstoneZohran MamdaniAyatollah Ali KhameneiBenjamin NetanyahuBryan Kohberger

Michael Harrison, editor and publisher of TALKERS Magazine joins to discuss Trump: the Bombshell POTUSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/28/25 - The Iran Bombing Strikes Aftermath Is #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 June 23rd, 2025 through June 27th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Iran Strikes AftermathMAGA “Civil War”Trump at NATOBig, Beautiful BillICE Raids / SCOTUS Deportation RulingMamdani NYC Primary VictoryPowell Testimony / Trump Fed NominationSCOTUS Planned Parenthood RulingASIP RSV Recommendation Bezos-Sanchez WeddingPEOPLE Donald TrumpAyatollah Ali KhameneiPete HegsethMarjorie Taylor Greene / Rand PaulTucker Carlson / Steven K. BannonMark RutteMike Johnson  Zohran Mamdani / Andrew CuomoJerome PowellJeff Bezos / Lauren Sanchez

6/21/25 - The Israel-Iran Conflict Tops The List This Week  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 June 16, 2025 through June 20th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com             STORIES Israel-Iran Conflict / Trump Mulls InvolvementMAGA “Civil War”ICE Raids / Protests & ArrestsRussia-Ukraine WarHortman Assassination / Lawmakers Safety ConcernsSCOTUS Transgender RulingBig, Beautiful Bill / Fed Holds on Interest RatesDC Military ParadeTariffs / China Trade NegotiationsHurricane ErickPEOPLEDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu / Ayatollah Ali KhameneiPete Hegseth / Tulsi GabbardVladimir PutinTucker Carlson / Steven K. BannonBrad Lander / Alex Padilla /Kristi NoemVance Boelter / Melissa HortmanJerome PowellBarack Obama

6/14/25 - The LA Protests And Trump Calls In The Military Share #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 June 9th, 2025 through June 13th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESLA Protests / Trump Calls in MilitaryBig, Beautiful Bill / Trump Musk FeudU.S.-Iran Tensions / Middle East Diplomats RecalledU.S.-China Trade Negotiations / TariffsSaturday's Military ParadeRussia-Ukraine WarFEMA Phaseout / RFK Jr Fires CDC Vaccine PanelIsrael-Gaza Unrest / Greta Thunberg DeportedBrian Wilson DiesAir India CrashPEOPLEDonald TrumpGavin Newsom / Karen BassElon MuskMike JohnsonBenjamin Netanyahu / Greta ThunbergHoward LutnickXi JinpingVladimir PutinRFK Jr. Brian Wilson

6/7/25 - The Trump/Musk War 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 June 2nd, 2025 through June 6th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESTrump-Musk WarBig, Beautiful Bill / National Debt / Debt CeilingMedicaid CutsTrump vs Harvard & ColumbiaICE Raids / DeportationsTrump Doubles Steel & Aluminum Tariffs / U.S.-China Trade WarColorado Fire AttackBiden Health Coverup / Biden Actions InvestigationUkraine Drone Strikes on Russia / Deadly Gaza ViolenceTravel Ban / Iran NukesPEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskMike JohnsonRand Paul / Mike LeeLinda McMahonXi JinpingVolodymyr ZelenskyJoe BidenMohamed SolimanBenjamin Netanyahu

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

Michael Harrision joins Jeff to chat about Talkers Magazine while trying to make Jeff cry.

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 

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

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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

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  

Michael Harrison of Talkers Magazine joins Jeff to talk about the future of talk radio in 2025.

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 

The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann Amazon.com America's most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author explores the fall of the American Dream and the steps we can take to bring it back. The widening wealth gap is all too familiar to many Millennials and GenZers, especially when home ownership and the lack of debt seem like faraway fantasies. And it's no surprise when they only hold about 4.6% of the country's wealth while Boomers held 22% at around the same age. So what happened to the promise of the American Dream? In this new, final entry of his celebrated Hidden History Series, Thom Hartmann uncovers the rise of the American middle class through the progressive policies of FDR, through to its downfall with the increasing privatization and economic deregulations of the Reagan era. He also explores potential solutions including: Wealth and inheritance taxes to lessen economic inequality Supporting unions through increasing labor rights Renationalizing public spaces and transportation The American Dream often remains just a dream for many, but this book highlights what needs to be done to take it back and help make it a reality for us all.About the author Thom Hartmann is the four-time Project Censored Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of 25 books currently in print in over a dozen languages on five continents. Hartmann is also an internationally known speaker on culture and communications, an author, and an innovator in the fields of psychiatry, ecology, and economics. The co-founder (with his wife, Louise) and former Executive Director of The New England Salem Children's Village (1978) and The Hunter School (1997), he has led national innovations in the areas of residential treatment for abused children and private/public education for learning-disabled children. He has helped set up hospitals, famine relief programs, schools, and refugee centers in India, Uganda, Australia, Colombia, Russia, and the United States through the German-based Salem International program. Formerly rostered with the State of Vermont as a psychotherapist, founder of The Michigan Healing Arts Center, and licensed as an NLP Trainer by Richard Bandler (who wrote the foreword to one of Thom's books), he was the originator of the revolutionary "Hunter/Farmer Hypothesis" to understand the psychiatric condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). A guest faculty member at Goddard College in Vermont, he also synthesized the "Younger/Older Culture model" for describing the underpinnings - and possible solutions - to the world's ecological and socio-political crises, suggesting that many of our problems are grounded in cultural "stories" which go back thousands of years. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom's book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" to make the movie "The 11th Hour" (in which Thom appears), and a series of environmental videos narrated by Hartmann and DiCaprio, available at Green World Rising. Talkers Magazine named Thom Hartmann as the most important progressive talk show host in America for the past decade, and for three of the past five years the #1 most important progressive host, in their “Heavy Hundred” ranking. His radio show is syndicated on for-profit radio stations nationwide by WYD Media, on non-profit and community stations nationwide by Pacifica, across the entire North American continent on SiriusXM Satellite radio, on cable systems nationwide by Cable Radio Network (CRN) and Free Speech TV, on its own YouTube channel, via subscription podcasts, worldwide through the US American Forces Network, and through the Thom Hartmann App in the App Store. The radio show is also simulcast as TV in realtime into nearly 60 million US and Canadian homes by the Free Speech TV Network on Dish Net...

hom Hartmann is an American radio personality, author, former psychotherapist, businessman, and progressive political commentator, whose talk show has been rated in the top 10 shows for over a decade by Talkers Magazine. His most recent book is “The Hidden History of the American Dream?” America, primarily thanks to FDR and unionization, was a catapult for the middle class until the early 1980s. The Reagan influence of Neoliberal economics contributed to the decentralization of regulations, race to the bottom, union busting and globalization for cheaper wages. The National Relations Labor Act legalizing unions was some of the most substantive legislation supported by FDR.  Five suggestions to reactivate the American Dream: 1) encourage unionization and National Labor Relations Act; 2: raise top income bracket for the rich; 3) raise top corporate income tax to reduce bogus tax deductions; 4) reestablish inheritance tax; and,  5) guarantee social safety movement with health insurance.

Hello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess. On this our 263rd episode, our returning guest is Thom Hartmann. You first heard Thom Hartmann on Episode 233. Thom Hartmann is the four-time Project Censored Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of 25 books currently in print in over a dozen languages on five continents. Hartmann is also an internationally known speaker on culture and communications, an author, and an innovator in the fields of psychiatry, ecology and economics. The co-founder (with his wife, Louise) and former Executive Director of The New England Salem Children's Village (1978) and The Hunter School (1997), he has led national innovations in the areas of residential treatment for abused children and private and public education for learning-disabled children. He has helped set up hospitals, famine relief programs, schools and refugee centers in India, Uganda, Australia, Colombia, Russia and the United States through the German-based Salem International program. Formerly rostered with the State of Vermont as a psychotherapist, founder of The Michigan Healing Arts Center and licensed as an NLP Trainer by Richard Bandler (who wrote the foreword to one of Thom's books), he was the originator of the revolutionary "Hunter/Farmer Hypothesis" to understand the psychiatric condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). A guest faculty member at Goddard College in Vermont, he also synthesized the "Younger/Older Culture model" for describing the underpinnings, and possible solutions, to the world's ecological and socio-political crises, suggesting that many of our problems are grounded in cultural "stories" which go back thousands of years. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom's book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" to make the movie "The 11th Hour" (in which Thom appears), and a series of environmental videos narrated by Hartmann and DiCaprio, available at Green World Rising. Talkers Magazine named Thom Hartmann as the most important progressive talk show host in America for the past decade, and for three of the past five years the no. 1 most important progressive host, in their “Heavy Hundred” ranking. His radio show is syndicated on for-profit radio stations nationwide by WYD Media, on non-profit and community stations nationwide by Pacifica, across the entire North American continent on SiriusXM Satellite radio, on cable systems nationwide by Cable Radio Network (CRN) and Free Speech TV, on its own YouTube channel, via subscription podcasts, worldwide through the US American Forces Network, and through the Thom Hartmann App in the App Store. The radio show is also simulcast as TV in realtime into nearly 60 million US and Canadian homes by the Free Speech TV Network on Dish Network, DirectTV and cable TV systems nationwide. From 2010 to 2017, Hartmann hosted a one-hour daily TV show, “The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann,” which was editorially directed by his wife and was broadcast from the Washington, D.C., studios of the RT America news network. As an entrepreneur, he's founded several successful businesses which still are operating, and lived and worked with his wife, Louise, and their three (now adult) children on several continents. He was born in Michigan and retains strong ties to the Midwest, although he has lived in many regions. He now lives on the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. His new book, “The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class ― and How to Rescue Our Future,” was published Oct. 8, 2024. Subscribe to my Substack: therobburgessshow.substack.com/ Follow me on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/robaburg.bsky.social Follow me on Mastodon: newsie.social/@therobburgessshow Check out my Linktree: linktr.ee/therobburgessshow

Today Jeff kicks off the show talking about beeper bombs and then chats with Michael Harrison of Talkers Magazine.

Since 1987, when The Dom Giordano Program became the country's first teacher-turned-talk show host, The Dom Giordano Program has been the place that Philadelphia comes to talk. “Talkers Magazine” has named Dom one of the Top 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts in America for more than six years. Together with producer Dan Borowski, Dom Giordano remains the Dean of Philadelphia radio and continues to hold our elected leaders feet to the fire on a daily basis. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Since 1987, when The Dom Giordano Program became the country's first teacher-turned-talk show host, The Dom Giordano Program has been the place that Philadelphia comes to talk. “Talkers Magazine” has named Dom one of the Top 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts in America for more than six years. Together with producer Dan Borowski, Dom Giordano remains the Dean of Philadelphia radio and continues to hold our elected leaders feet to the fire on a daily basis. This hour, Rep. Lee Zeldin hops on the show to break down the upcoming debate between Biden and Trump. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Since 1987, when The Dom Giordano Program became the country's first teacher-turned-talk show host, The Dom Giordano Program has been the place that Philadelphia comes to talk. “Talkers Magazine” has named Dom one of the Top 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts in America for more than six years. Together with producer Dan Borowski, Dom Giordano remains the Dean of Philadelphia radio and continues to hold our elected leaders feet to the fire on a daily basis. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Michael Harrison joins us from Talkers Magazine to play, and discuss, his new novelty hit, with the band Gun Hill Road, "Artificial Intelligence (No Robots Were Injured in the Production of this Song)" Visit www.ObsoleteSlobs.com.