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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | February 26, 2024 by TALKERS

Former President Donald Trump beats challenger Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary; the Russia-Ukraine war and the battle in Washington over aid to Ukraine; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; Trump’s legal battles and the Fani Willis misconduct case; Ronna McDaniel to resign as chair of RNC; the Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling; the U.S. migrant crisis; the looming government shutdown; and the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry and the charges against ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of February 19 – 23

By TALKERS | February 23, 2024 by TALKERS

The state of the Russia-Ukraine war and the death of Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the presidential race, followed by former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the related Fani Willis misconduct case at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.

Yesterday’s (2/21) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 22, 2024 by TALKERS

The Russia-Ukraine war and the aftermath of the death of Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny; the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that an embryo is a baby; the presidential race and Nikki Haley’s focus on the South Carolina primary; the U.S. migrant crisis; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the disqualification case against Fani Willis; President Joe Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student debt; the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry and the charges against ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov; and the atmospheric river dumping huge amounts of rain on California were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (2/20) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and former President Donald Trump’s FOX News Channel town hall event; the U.S. migrant crisis and Trump’s plans for “mass deportations”; the battle in Washington over aid to Ukraine and the death of Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny; the failed UN resolution for a cease fire in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza; the Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children; Wikileaks founder Julian Assange‘s bid to avoid extradition to the U.S.; and two adults are charged with homicide in the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (2/19) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 20, 2024 by TALKERS

The battle in Washington over aid for Ukraine and the death of Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny; the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire; the legal battles facing former President Donald Trump and the Fani Willis misconduct investigation; the presidential race and President Joe Biden’s age; the U.S. migrant crisis; the Iran-backed Houthi militia’s attacks in the Red Sea; and the intense rainfall hitting California were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | February 19, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and questions about President Joe Biden’s age and his fitness; the legal battles facing former President Donald Trump and the Fani Willis misconduct hearings; the U.S. migrant crisis; Russia takes the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka and the death of Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny; the Israel-Hamas war and the International Court of Justice hears arguments over Israel’s occupation of territory claimed by Palestinians; FBI warnings about Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure; and the report of Russia’s planned space-based nuclear weapons were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of January 12 – 16

By TALKERS | February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. migrant crisis was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media during the week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the military aid package for Ukraine and Israel, followed by former President Donald Trump’s legal battles and the Fani Willis misconduct hearings in Georgia tied at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.

Yesterday’s (2/13) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 14, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. House votes to impeach Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Democrat Tom Suozzi wins special election for George Santos’ House seat; concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and the presidential race; the Fani Willis–Nathan Wade relationship; former President Donald Trump petitions the Supreme Court in his claim of presidential immunity; Trump’s NATO comments and the Russia-Ukraine war; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the latest report on inflation and the state of the U.S. economy; and the controversy over country music stations “refusing” to play Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” song were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (2/12) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 13, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. House passes a $95 billion foreign aid bill; the U.S. migrant crisis; former President Donald Trump petitions the Supreme Court in his claim of presidential immunity; the Fani Willis–Nathan Wade relationship; concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and the presidential race; the Israel-Hamas war; Trump’s NATO comments and the Russia-Ukraine war; and the shooting at Joel Osteen’s Houston mega-church were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | February 12, 2024 by TALKERS

President Joe Biden’s age and the presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s Russia-NATO comments; the aftermath of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin; Israel’s rescue of two hostages as Palestinians say more than 100 are killed in Rafah; the U.S. Senate advances a $95 billion foreign aid package; the uncertain fate of Trump’s immunity claim before the Supreme Court; Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again; and the run-up to Sunday night’s Super Bowl LVIII were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of February 5-9

By TALKERS | February 9, 2024 by TALKERS

The battle in Congress over legislation to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the failure of House Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, followed by former President Donald Trump’s legal battles at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.

Yesterday’s (2/7) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 8, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. migrant crisis and Congress’ failure to pass border control and aid to Ukraine and Israel legislation; SCOTUS to hear the Donald Trump election eligibility case; the Fani Willis–Nathan Wade relationship; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the Russia-Ukraine war and Tucker Carlson’s claim he’ll interview Vladimir Putin; U.S. military strikes on an Iran-backed militia in Iraq; Super Bowl LVIII and MAGA’s Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracy theory; the atmospheric river bringing floods and mudslides to Southern California were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (2/6) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 7, 2024 by TALKERS

A federal appeals court rules former President Donald Trump does not have immunity from prosecution; the U.S. House fails in a vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; under pressure from Trump, Senate Republicans are expected to block the bipartisan border deal and aid for Ukraine and Israel package; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the Russia-Ukraine war; the 2024 presidential race; a Michigan jury finds Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter; and Tucker Carlson’s visit to Moscow and his expected sit-down interview with Vladimir Putin were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (2/5) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 6, 2024 by TALKERS

House Republicans reject a bi-partisan plan to stop migration at the border in exchange for aid to Ukraine; today’s House vote on impeaching Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the 2024 presidential race; Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with Saudi crown prince to drum up support for Gaza cease fine; the heavy rains and mudslides in Southern California; MAGA’s Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracy theory; Donald Trump’s legal battles; the Fani Willis–Nathan Wade relationship; Toby Keith dies at 62 after a battle with cancer; and King Charles III steps away from official duties to undergo cancer treatment were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | February 5, 2024 by TALKERS

Negotiations in Congress over border legislation and aid to Ukraine and Israel; the U.S. military strikes Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria; MAGA’s Taylor Swift-NFL conspiracy theory; the 2024 presidential race; Donald Trump’s legal battles; the Fani Willis–Nathan Wade relationship; Sunday evening’s Grammy Awards; an atmospheric river drenches Southern California; and Apple’s Vision Pro headsets hit stores were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of January 29 – February 2

By TALKERS | February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. migrant crisis combined with the House’s Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the military tensions between the U.S. and Iran, tied with the Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea, followed by the Israel-Hamas war at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.

Yesterday’s (1/31) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | February 1, 2024 by TALKERS

U.S.-Iran tensions; the U.S. migrant crisis and the Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the 2024 presidential race; Ron DeSantis vs Disney; former president Donald Trump’s legal battles and the allegations against Fani Willis; the Russia-Ukraine war and Ukraine’s plea for aid; the testimony from tech leaders about online safety at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing; and the FBI announces Chinese hackers threaten critical U.S. infrastructure were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (1/30) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | January 31, 2024 by TALKERS

The U.S. migrant crisis and the House votes to move forward with Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the 2024 presidential race and MAGA versus Taylor Swift; the deadly attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan that Joe Biden blames on Iran; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the U.S. battle against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea; the Fani Willis allegations; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; and the FBI announces Chinese hackers threaten critical U.S. infrastructure were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (1/29) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | January 30, 2024 by TALKERS

The deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in Jordan and military tensions between the U.S. and Iran; the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; the 2024 presidential race; the U.S. migrant crisis and the impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the Fani Willis affair allegations; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; and the liquidation of Evergrande and the state of the Chinese economy were some of most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | January 29, 2024 by TALKERS

The 2024 presidential race; Jordan drone attack kills three U.S. servicemembers; U.S. migrant crisis and the negotiations in congress over aid for Ukraine; House Republicans release articles of impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the Fani Willis affair allegations; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the Israel-Hamas war; and the liquidation of China’s Evergrande were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of January 22-26

By TALKERS | January 26, 2024 by TALKERS

The 2024 presidential race was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the U.S. migrant crisis tied with congress’ negotiations on military aid to Ukraine, followed by Donald Trump’s legal battles tied with the allegations Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis had a romantic relationship with a Trump prosecutor at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.

Yesterday’s Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | January 25, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and Donald Trump’s victory in New Hampshire’s primary; the efforts in congress to pass border security legislation and provide aid to Ukraine; Trump’s legal battles; the Israel-Hamas war and Benjamin Netanyahu’s criticism of Qatar’s mediation efforts; the U.S. military’s battles against Houthi rebels; the FAA begins an inspection process to get Boeing’s 737 Max 9 back in the air; the Russia-Ukraine war and the downing of a military plane carrying 74 people; and the Arizona GOP’s Kari Lake–Jeff DeWit controversy were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | January 24, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and Donald Trump’s victory in the New Hampshire primary; Trump’s legal battles and the Fani Willis controversy; U.S. migrant crisis and the SCOTUS razor wire ruling; the Israel-Hamas war and Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a Palestinian state; more troubles crop up for Boeing; financial troubles at the Los Angeles Times; the Doomsday Clock; AI and social media; the Oscar nominations and the snub of Barbie director Greta Gerwig and lead actor Margot Robbie were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Yesterday’s (1/22) Top News/Talk Media Stories

By TALKERS | January 23, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and the New Hampshire primary; Donald Trump’s legal battles; the accusations of Georgia AG Fani Willis having an affair with Trump special prosecutor; the U.S. migrant crisis and the SCOTUS ruling allowing border patrol to cut razor wire installed by Texas; U.S. accuses Iran of supporting Houthi rebels attacking ships in the Red Sea; and 24 Israeli soldiers are killed during operations in Gaza were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

By TALKERS | January 22, 2024 by TALKERS

Ron DeSantis exits the presidential race as Donald Trump and Nikki Haley trade blows; Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas terms for release of hostages; U.S. military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen; Donald Trump’s legal battles; abortion rights; the negative news on China’s economy; Alec Baldwin faces manslaughter charges in “Rust” shooting; and the severe winter weather affecting much of the U.S. were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of January 15 – 19

By TALKERS | January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by TALKERS

The presidential race and Monday’s Iowa Caucuses combined as the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers Ten^TM. At #2 this week was the U.S. migrant crisis, followed by former President Donald Trump’s legal battles at #3. The Talkers Ten^TM 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.