Talkradio Countdown

8/2/25 - The Epstein Files Top The List For A 2nd 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 July 28th, 2025 through August 1st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES The Epstein FilesTariff DealsFed Interest Rates PolicyGaza Humanitarian CrisisColleges Settle with TrumpU.S.-China Trade NegotiationsICE RaidsTexas Redistricting MapRussia-Ukraine WarDeadly NYC ShootingPEOPLE Donald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinGhislaine MaxwellBill ClintonBarack Obama / Joe BidenJerome PowellBenjamin NetanyahuMike JohnsonVladimir PutinShane Tamura

7/26/25 - The Epstein Files Top This Week's List   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 July 21st, 2025 through July 25th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES The Epstein FilesThe Economy / Trump vs PowellTrump Negotiates with CollegesU.S.-Japan Tariff DealGaza Violence-Food CrisisHouse Approves “Golden Dome” FundingICE RaidsColdplay CoupleExtreme WeatherOzzy Osbourne/Malcom Jamal Warner/Hulk Hogan/Chuck Mangione DeathsPEOPLE Donald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinGhislaine MaxwellJerome PowellMike JohnsonScott BessentMarco RubioAndy Byron / Kristin CabotOzzy Osbourne/Malcolm Jamal WarnerHulk Hogan/Chuck Mangione 

7/19/25 - Top Story This Week, The Epstein Controversy / MAGA RiftHost 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 14th, 2025 through July 18th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES The Epstein Controversy / MAGA RiftCongress Passes DOGE CutsFinancial Markets Activity / Trump vs PowellTrump TariffsICE RaidsRussia Intensifies Ukraine StrikesSCOTUS Education Dept. RulingFEMA Criticisms / Texas Floods AftermathBove NominationTrump vs Rosie O’Donnell PEOPLE Donald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinPam Bondi / Dan BonginoGhislaine MaxwellJerome PowellStephen MillerVladimir PutinKristi Noem / David RichardsonEmil BoveRosie O’Donnell

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

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

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

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 

4/12/25 - The Trump Tariffs 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 April 7th, 2025 through April 11th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump Tariffs/U.S. vs ChinaFinancial Markets Activity/Recession FearsDeportations- Detentions-Visa RevocationsSCOTUS Gangsters RulingDOGE/Universities Funding FreezeU.S.-Iran Nuclear TalksRussia-Ukraine War/Israel-Gaza WarBernie Sanders Rallies-CNN Town Hall-“Hands Off” ProtestsHHS Job Cuts/Health Care/VaccinesSevere Weather in Mid-South/NCAA Hoops ChampionshipsPEOPLE Donald TrumpJ.D. VanceElon MuskHoward Lutnick / Scott BessentXi JinpingBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir PutinKilmar Abrego GarciaRFK Jr.Karoline Leavitt

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