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Top News/Talk Media Stories for December 18-22

The Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling keeping former President Donald Trump off that state’s primary ballot was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was 2024 presidential race, followed by President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings 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 (12/20) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Colorado Supreme Court rules former President Donald Trump is ineligible to serve as president; the 2024 presidential race and President Joe Biden’s low polling numbers; Trump’s and Rudy Giuliani’s legal battles; Trump’s rhetoric on illegal immigration and the negotiations in Congress for immigration reform and aid to Ukraine and Israel; Americans’ concerns about the economy & the Dow’s big selloff; international pressure on Israel to slow its Gaza operations; abortion legal battles; and the ongoing shortage of medications in the U.S. 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 (12/19) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Colorado Supreme Court rules former President Donald Trump is ineligible to serve as president; the 2024 presidential race and President Joe Biden’s low polling numbers; Trump’s rhetoric on illegal immigration and the negotiations in the Senate to address immigration and national security along with aid for Ukraine and Israel; the pressure on Israel to temper its Gaza operations; the Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea; abortion legal battles; the report card on the 118th Congress as the “most unproductive” in recent history; and the proposed sale of US Steel to a Japanese firm 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

The negotiations in Congress over immigration and border security; the push by Israel’s allies for it to use restraint in Gaza; the 2024 presidential race and former President Donald Trump’s speech in Nevada; the Rudy Giuliani defamation case; the Florida Republican Committee scandal; the post-Roe v Wade legal battles by women with troubling pregnancies; the Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea; and a car slams into President Joe Biden’s motorcade 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 Top News/Talk Media Stories

The House formally votes on a Joe Biden impeachment inquiry; the Israel-Hamas war and the growing rift between Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s tactics; the 2024 presidential race; the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani; the Fed’s anticipation of interest rate cuts in 2024; Hunter Biden to defy House Oversight Committee’s subpoena; SCOTUS to hear challenge of federal obstruction charges related to January 6; and the Trump Organization civil fraud trial 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 (12/12) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Israel-Hamas war and the UN’s vote for a Gaza ceasefire; anti-Semitism and college deans under fire; the 2024 presidential race and the Ron DeSantis CNN town hall; U.S. House to formalize the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry; the negotiations in Washington for stricter border policies in exchange for Ukraine aid and Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to DC; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; and the COP28 summit calls for moving away from fossil fuels 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 (11/27) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Israel-Hamas truce and the release of hostages; the rise of anti-Semitism and the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont; President Joe Biden to skip COP28 climate summit; former cop Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison; UN report urges the West to reduce meat consumption; the 2024 presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; and the Russia-Ukraine war 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 (11/20) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The negotiations with Hamas over release of the hostages; Elon Musk sues Media Matters over its report on X content that’s caused advertisers to leave the social media platform; OpenAI staff threatens mass exit in wake of Sam Altman ouster; President Joe Biden turns 81; a federal appeals court rules only the U.S. AG can enforce section 2 of the Voting Rights Act; the Thanksgiving holiday and the forecast that could affect travel; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; and the Supreme Court rejects Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction in the death of George Floyd 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 November 13 – 17

Israel’s battle against Hamas and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 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 invasion of Gaza and the rise in anti-Semitism around the world, followed by this week’s meeting between President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping 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 (11/15) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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 (11/14) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Israel’s ongoing invasion of Gaza, allegations of a Hamas command center under Al-Shifa  hospital, and U.S. campus protests; the planned meeting between President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping; the House approves Mike Johnson’s spending bill to avoid a government shutdown; the Trump Organization trial in New York City; the investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams; the 2024 presidential race; the state of the economy and the Fed’s rate hike plans; and eight teens in Las Vegas face murder charges in the beating death of a fellow student 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 (11/13) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Israel’s ongoing invasion of Gaza, allegations of a Hamas command center under Al-Shifa  hospital, and U.S. campus protests; the Trump Organization trial; House Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to avoid a government shutdown; Senator Tim Scott suspends his presidential campaign; the Supreme Court adopts a code of ethics; Xi Jinping in San Francisco and President Joe Biden’s planned for Wednesday with China’s dictator; and fire closes the I-10 freeway in California 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

Israel’s Continues its advance into Gaza in its war against Hamas; U.S. attacks on armed groups in Syria; Senator Tim Scott suspends his presidential campaign; House Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempts to avoid a government shutdown; FBI investigates NYC Mayor Eric Adams over Turkish Consulate General project; President Joe Biden to meet with China’s Xi Jinping in San Francisco; the Trump Organization fraud trial; and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires home secretary Suella Braverman over criticism of police 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 (11/6) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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

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 (10/30) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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 for Week of October 9 – 13

The deadly Hamas-led attacks on Israel and Israel’s response was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was President Joe Biden’s collaboration with Qatar to freeze Iran’s oil assets due to Iran’s solidarity with Hamas, followed by U.S. House Republicans’ efforts to nominate and confirm a new House Speaker 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 (10/11) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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 (10/4) Top News/Talk Media Stories

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

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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Yesterday’s (10/2) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Congressman Matt Gaetz’s efforts to strip Kevin McCarthy of his House Speaker position; the Trump Organization fraud trial; the 2024 presidential race; Hunter Biden to be arraigned on gun charges; the U.S. migrant crisis; President Joe Biden’s push for more aid to Ukraine; and a nine-year-old girl is found safe after being kidnapped for ransom at an upstate New York campground were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.