Talk Radio Countdown Show

10/4/25 - Topping The List, Government Shutdown / FurloughsHost 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 September 29th, 2025 through October 3rd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Government Shutdown / FurloughsThe Economy / BLS DataICE Raids / Guard Troops to Memphis & Portland / War with CartelsHegseth & Trump Address Military BrassDeadly Michigan Church AttackSCOTUS Lisa Cook RulingComey IndictmentGaza Flotilla InterceptedLaGuardia Planes CollisionJane Goodall DiesPEOPLE Donald TrumpRussell VoughtChuck Schumer / Hakeem JeffriesMike JohnsonPete HegsethThomas SanfordLisa CookJames ComeyGreta ThunbergJane Goodall

9/27/25 - Government Shutdown Battle & Firing Threats 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 September 22nd, 2025 through September 26th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Government Shutdown Battle / Firing ThreatsThe Economy / Positive Growth ReportICE Facility ShootingComey IndictedTrump UN AddressTrump vs Kimmel / Kirk Slaying AftermathTylenol-Autism DebateSCOTUS OKs Trump FTC FiringGaza War / Russia-Ukraine WarDem Wins AZ House SeatPEOPLE Donald TrumpChuck Schumer / Hakeem JeffriesJames Comey / Pam BondiGreg AbbottJimmy KimmelCharlie Kirk / Erika KirkRFK Jr.Rebecca Kelly SlaughterBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir PutinAdelita Grijalva

0/20/25 - The Kirk Slaying Aftermath 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 September 15th, 2025 through September 19th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Kirk Slaying Aftermath / Public Figure Safety Fears ABC Suspends Kimmel / First Amendment IssuesThe Economy / Fed Rate CutTrump Visits UKIsrael’s Gaza City TakeoverTrump Sues NYTimesICE Raids / Guard to MemphisRussian Incursion into NATO AirspaceLisa Cook CaseRobert Redford DiesPEOPLE Donald TrumpCharlie KirkPam Bondi / Stephen Miller / JD VanceJimmy KimmelBarack ObamaJerome PowellBenjamin NetanyahuVladimir PutinLisa CookRobert Redford

9/13/25 - The Charlie Kirk Assassination 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 September 8th, 2025 through September 12th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Charlie Kirk AssassinationICE Raids / Guard to Chicago ThreatsSCOTUS ICE RulingThe Epstein FilesThe EconomyLisa Cook RulingGA Hyundai Plant Raid / U.S.-South Korea RelationsPoland Intercepts Russian DronesIsrael Attacks Hamas in QatarFrance’s Government ImplodesPEOPLE Donald TrumpCharlie KirkJ.B Pritzker / Brandon JohnsonJeffrey EpsteinScott BessentJerome Powell / Lisa CookLee Jae MyungVladimir PutinBenjamin NetanyahuEmmanuel Macron

9/6/25 - #1 This Week: Trump Challenges Tariff RulingHost 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 September 1st, 2025 through September 5th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump Challenges Tariff RulingJudge Backs Harvard in Grants CaseGuard Troops in DC / Other Cities ProtestEpstein-Maxwell Victims TestifyTrump’s HealthFlorida Ends Kids Vaccine RequirementsThe Economy / Fed PolicyChina Military Parade / Russia-China-India Economic TalksRFK Jr TestimonyRussia-Ukraine WarPEOPLEDonald TrumpJames ComerJeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine MaxwellMuriel BowserAllison D. BurroughsKaroline LeavittGavin NewsomRon DeSantisXi Jinping / Vladimir Putin / Narendra ModiRFK Jr.

8/30/25 - Three Items Share The Top Spot: The Economy / Fed Policy / Trump-Cook Battle            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 August 25th, 2025 through August 29th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES The Economy / Fed Policy / Trump-Cook BattleTariffs on IndiaTroops in DC / Union Station TakeoverDeadly Minneapolis School ShootingRedistrictingCDC Director Firing / COVID ShotsICE Raids / Abrego Garcia CaseBolton RaidRussia-Ukraine War / Israel’s Gaza AttacksKelce-Swift EngagementPEOPLE Donald TrumpJerome Powell / Lisa CookMuriel BowserStephen MillerPam BondiGreg Abbott / Gavin NewsomSusan MonarezKilmar Abrego GarciaJohn BoltonTravis Kelce-Taylor Swift

8/23/25 - At #1, The Russia-Ukraine NegotiationsHost 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 August 18th, 2025 through August 22nd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Russia-Ukraine NegotiationsTexas & California RedistrictingThe Economy/Fed PolicyTariffsFederal Takeover of DCThe Epstein FilesICE RaidsIsrael-Gaza WarTrump vs The SmithsonianTrump Voting System Criticisms / Newsmax-Dominion SettlementPEOPLE Donald TrumpVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyGreg AbbottGavin NewsomJerome Powell / Lisa CookJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellKristi NoemPam BondiBenjamin Netanyahu

8/16/25 - The Trump-Putin Summit Comes Out On Top This WeekHost 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 August 11th, 2025 through August 15th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump-Putin Summit / Russia Ukraine WarTrump Tariffs / Economy / Social SecurityTexas Redistricting BattleIsrael-Gaza WarThe Epstein FilesNational Guard in Washington, DC ICE RaidsDOJ’s Trump-Russia InvestigationArtificial IntelligenceTrump Lincoln Center Plans PEOPLE Donald TrumpVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Benjamin NetanyahuJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellGreg AbbottKristi Noem / Pam BondiXi Jinping / Narendra ModiSam Altman / Elon MuskSylvester Stallone / Gloria GaynorJ.D. Vance / Barack Obama / Joe Biden

8/9/25 - The Trump Tariffs Top This Week's List              Host 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 August 4th, 2025 through August 8th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIESTrump TariffsThe Economy / Fed PolicyTexas Redistricting BattlePotential Trump-Putin MeetingThe Epstein FilesFort Stewart ShootingICE Raids / Detention Camp PlansIsrael-Gaza ResolutionDOJ’s Trump-Russia InvestigationSydney Sweeney ControversyPEOPLEDonald TrumpJerome PowellGreg AbbottVladimir PutinJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellQuornelius RadfordKristi NoemPam BondiBenjamin NetanyahuSydney Sweeney

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