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Yesterday’s (11/15) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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President Joe Biden meets with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping; the U.S. Senate passes stopgap budget to prevent government shutdown; Israel’s ongoing battle with Hamas in Gaza and the pro-Palestinian protests at DNC headquarters in Washington, DC; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; Bidenomics and the state of the U.S. economy; the federal weapons charges against Hunter Biden; and the FBI investigation in to New York City Mayor Eric Adams were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (11/8) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The results of Tuesday’s elections and chatter about what it means for the 2024 presidential race; Hamas and Israel are accused of war crimes by UN rights chief; the Trump Organization trial in New York City; the GOP presidential debate and the Miami Donald Trump rally; the U.S. migrant crisis; the DOJ announces investigation into high-end brothel frequented by execs, doctors and politicians; and the House Oversight Committee subpoenas Biden family members were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (11/6) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The Israel-Hamas war, the dire situation in Gaza, and U.S. protests over civilian deaths; former President Donald Trump’s testimony in his company’s fraud trial in New York; the poll showing Trump leads President Joe Biden in several swing states for the 2024 election; the Ohio abortion referendum and today’s other elections; and SCOTUS hears gun bans for domestic abusers case were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

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Israel’s fight against Hamas, pleas for restraint in the wake of civilian deaths, and the protests taking place in the U.S.; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; Tuesday’s elections; the Russia-Ukraine war; the mass shooting in Cincinnati; and the debate over daylight saving time were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of Oct. 30 – Nov. 3

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Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza in its war with Hamas was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the campus protests over Israel’s reaction to the Hamas attacks and the rise in anti-Semitism around the world, followed by the legal battles facing former President Donald Trump at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (11/1) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; the Fed keeps interest rates at current level; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership; GOP frustration over Senator Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military nominees; the 2024 presidential race; Tuesday’s Ohio ballot issue on abortion access; and legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight dies were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/31) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; the controversy over Senator Josh Hawley’s Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the aftermath of the Maine mass shooting and the other shootings that occurred over the weekend; and the trial of FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/30) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Israel rebuffs international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; President Joe Biden issues executive order designed to regulate the risks of Artificial Intelligence; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the aftermath of the Maine mass shooting and the other shootings that occurred over the weekend; and the death of actor Matthew Perry were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

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The Israel-Hamas war, U.S. protests, and the rise in anti-Semitic incidents; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 election and arguments to bar Trump from the ballot over the “insurrection clause”; the deadly shooting in Tampa; President Joe Biden’s executive order to guide the development of Artificial Intelligence; and the death of actor Matthew Perry were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Larry Elder Exits Presidential Race

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As reported by UPI, conservative talk media personality Larry Elder suspends his campaign for theim GOP presidential nomination and says he’ll put his support behind Donald Trump. “As I look at the path forward, and after careful consideration and consultation with my campaign team, I have made the difficult decision to suspend my campaign.” Elder was unable to get a spot on either of the two Republican presidential debates held so far. Read the UPI story here.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of October 23-27

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Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) is elected House Speaker after weeks of GOP maneuvering was most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S. protests, followed by former President Donald Trump’s various legal battles at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (10/25) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) is elected new Speaker of the House; the Israel-Hamas war and the controversy in the U.S. over publicly declaring support for either Israel or the Palestinians; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the U.S. migrant crisis; Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ forgiven RV loan; the FDA’s notice that COVID-19 vaccinations can bring an elevated risk of stroke if given in combination with flu shots to older people; and Hurricane Otis slams Acapulco, Mexico were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/24) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The failure of Congressman Tom Emmer to secure enough support to become the next House Speaker and Congressman Mike Johnson’s bid for the post; the Israel-Hamas war and the controversy in the U.S. over publicly declaring support for either Israel or the Palestinians; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the U.S. migrant crisis; and 42 states sue Meta saying Facebook and Instagram are addictive and target children were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/23) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The Israel-Hamas war and the various protests against Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks; eight House members line up for House Speaker post; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; Saudi Arabia’s global investment conference; and the UAW strike expands to a Dodge Ram facility in Michigan were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

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The Israel-Hamas war and the various protests against Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks; Jim Jordan’s failure to gain the House Speaker position and the numerous House members now vying for the post; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the Georgia election case defendants agreeing to plea deals; the Russia-Ukraine war; the investigation into the shooting death of a Maryland judge; and the murder of a Detroit synagogue president were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of October 16 – 20

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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and its international repercussions was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was Congressman Jim Jordan’s (R-OH) so far unsuccessful efforts to become the next House Speaker, followed by former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the related guilty plea by attorney Sidney Powell in the Georgia 2020 election case were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media this week. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (10/18) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) fails in his second bid to become Speaker of the House; the Israel-Hamas war and President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the Russia-Ukraine war and Vladimir Putin’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping; and Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005 were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/17) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) fails in his bid to become Speaker of the House; hundreds sheltering in a hospital in Gaza die as Israel and Hamas blame each other; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the Russia-Ukraine war and Vladimir Putin’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping; and Alec Baldwin to face new charges in Rust shooting were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/16) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Congressman Jim Jordan’s push to become the next House Speaker; the Israel-Hamas war and President Joe Biden’s planned Wednesday trip to Israel; the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump and his legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; U.S. migrant crisis; and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett calls for a SCOTUS ethics code were some of  the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

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The GOP’s maneuvering to elect a new Speaker of the House; Israel’s war against Hamas and the destruction of Gaza; an Illinois landlord kills a six-year-old Muslim boy and injured his mother; the 2024 presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the U.S. migrant crisis; and the “ring of fire” solar eclipse were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/11) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be the next Speaker of the House; the Israel-Hamas war and the controversy over Americans voicing support for Palestinians in Gaza; pressure on President Joe Biden to freeze Iranian assets in response to the Hamas attacks on Israel; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the Supreme Court hears arguments in the South Carolina redistricting case; new charges against Congressman George Santos and his tenuous hold on his seat; the ongoing UAW strike against the big three U.S. automakers; and the $1.72 billion Powerball jackpot were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/10) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The Israel-Hamas war and the political repercussions in the U.S.; the vacant House Speaker post and the renewed threat of a government shutdown; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; new felony charges against U.S. Rep. George Santos; Kari Lake announces bid for Arizona U.S. Senate seat; California’s new forced treatment law affecting the “gravely disabled”; the Supreme Court hears arguments in the South Carolina redistricting case; and the $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/9) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Israeli responds to Hamas’ attacks and taking of hostages; RFK Jr announces independent bid for the White House; the chaos in the Republican Party after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the U.S. migrant crisis; and the Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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RTDNA Files Request to Broadcast Trump Trial

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On Thursday (10/5), the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and a coalition of media outlets filed a legal request with the U.S. District Court of Washington D.C., formally asking for live audio and video coverage of the upcoming January 6th-related criminal trial against former President Donaldim Trump, currently on the docket for March 2024. RTDNA says it has consistently advocated for the public’s right to live audio and video coverage of the multiple trials facing the former president. RTDNA CEO Dan Shelley states, “For decades, RTDNA has been the nation’s leading advocate for cameras in courtroom. We believe Americans have a right to see for themselves if and how justice is administered to a former president of the United States. The only opportunity for the public to have any faith in the outcome of this trial is if people are able to see and hear the proceedings for themselves.”

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of October 2 – 6, 2023

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The ouster of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the legal battles of former President Donald Trump, followed by the 2024 presidential race at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See the complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (10/4) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The House Speaker vacancy after Kevin McCarthy ouster; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the U.S. migrant crisis and President Joe Biden’s move to continue building a wall in South Texas; the 2024 presidential race; the Kaiser Permanente and UAW strikes; the Biden administration’s efforts to aid Ukraine against Russia; the state of the U.S. economy and recent financial markets activities; and the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (10/3) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is removed as Speaker of the House; the legal battles facing former President Donald Trump and the gag orders imposed on him; the 2024 presidential race; the weapons charges against Hunter Biden; the U.S. migrant crisis; President Joe Biden’s push for more aid to Ukraine; and the U.S. economy and financial markets activity were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of September 25 – 29

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The likelihood of a government shutdown as GOP hardliners demand budget cuts was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the 2024 presidential race and Wednesday’s GOP debate, followed by the UAW strike and visits to Michigan by Donald Trump and Joe Biden at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media each week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (9/27) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Attempts to avert the looming government shutdown; the 2024 presidential race, Wednesday evening’s GOP debate and former President Donald Trump’s Michigan visit; President Joe Biden visits the UAW strikers in Detroit; the New York Trump Organization ruling; today’s expected formal opening of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden; the indictment of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on bribery charges; and American soldier Travis King is released by North Korea into U.S. custody were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (9/26) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The efforts in congress to avoid a looming government shutdown; the bribery allegations against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his refusal to step down; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden; the 2024 presidential race and tonight’s GOP candidates’ debate; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the Hunter Biden investigation; the Alabama redistricting case; the FTC and 17 states sue Amazon for monopolistic practices; the Writers Guild of America agrees to end its 148-day strike; and former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s book Enough were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (9/25) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The looming shutdown of the federal government; the UAW strike affecting the Big 3 auto makers; the 2024 presidential race; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the corruption charges against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ); the U.S. migrant crisis; former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s book Enough; and “NCIS” and “Man from U.N.C.L.E” actor David McCallum dies at 90 were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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The Weekend’s Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The efforts in Congress to avoid a government shutdown; the UAW strike targeting the Big 3 U.S. auto makers; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden; former President Donald Trump leading Biden by 10 points in Washington Post–ABC poll; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the corruption charges against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ); Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley exits his post; the U.S. migrant crisis: and the tentative end to the Writers Guild of America strike were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (9/20) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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Criticism of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy; the Fed keeps interest rates as they are for now; House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to avert a government shutdown; Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on the Hunter Biden investigation; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; and Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Washington to seek more aid for Ukraine’s battle against Russia were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Todd Starnes Publishes New Political Book

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Todd Starnes, president of Starnes Media Group and a nationally syndicated talk radio personality,im announces the publication of his eighth book. Titled, Twilight’s Last Gleaming: Can America Be Saved? (Post Hill Press 2023), is in the pre-order phase. The introduction to the book was written by former President Donald Trump. Starnes is available for interviews by emailing Grace Baker at grace@kwamradio.com. Starnes is a former FOX News personality whose company owns Memphis news/talk radio outlet KWAM “Mighty 990,” the flagship station for Starnes’ syndicated radio show.

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Yesterday’s (9/19) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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The Washington battle over a GOP-approved spending bill in order to avoid a government shutdown; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and his family’s business dealings; the ongoing UAW strike; Senator John Fetterman’s attire and the Senate dress code; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the numerous Trump associates facing prosecution; rising gas prices; the Fed’s meeting to assess its interest rate policy; Biden’s UN address regarding the Russia-Ukraine war; and the sexual assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (9/18) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s efforts to avoid a government shutdown; Hunter Biden sues IRS over public release of his tax records; the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and his family’s business activities; prosecutors seek a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his Washington, DC election case; the U.S. migrant crisis; the UAW strike; Biden’s planned address at the United Nations; and the allegations of sexual assault against Russell Brand were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.