Talkradio Countdown

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

3/8/25 - Number 1 This Week, Trump's Speech To CongressHost 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 3rd, 2025 through March 7th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump Speach To CongressTrump Tariff Whiplash / EconomyTrump-Musk RelationshipMusk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings Russia-Ukraine WarIsrael-Hamas WarICE Deportation CrackdownTrump First Amendment Issues / GOP Town HallsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Avian (Bird) Flu / Measles OutbreakPEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Benjamin NetanyahuJD VanceRobert F. Kennedy, JrJeff BezosMike JohnsonPete HegsethAl Green

3/1/25 - The Trump/Musk Relationship Remains At #1Host 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 February 24th, 2025 through February 28th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Relationship / Trump Cabinet MeetingMusk-doE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas War/ NATOUnemployment Numbers-Inflation-Trump Tariff War / Stock Market Instability ICE Deportation Crackdown / FBI TurmoilTrump First Amendment Issues / GOP Town HallsBig Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Avian (Bird) Flu / Measles Outbreak LGBTQ IssuesDeaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Keir Starmer / Emmanuel MacronBenjamin NetanyahuJD Vance / Kash Patel / Karoline Leavitt Rober

2/22/25 - The Trump/Musk Relationship Tops This Week's ChartHost 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 February 17th, 2025 through February 21st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Relationship Musk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas WarICE Deportation CrackdownTrump Nomination Confirmations - Kash Patel NYC Mayor Adams ActivitiesEconomy-Inflation-Trump Tariff War / Stock Market Instability Big Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Bird Flu / Measles Outbreak  McConnell Decision not to Run Again / Eric Adams Activities  PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Kash Patel / Marco RubioBenjamin NetanyahuJD Vance / Pam Bondi / Karoline Leavitt Jeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg Er

2/15/25 -  #1 - Trump-Musk Oval Office Press Conference & Trump Gaza IntentionsHost 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 February 10th, 2025 through February 14th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump-Musk Oval Office Press Conference / Trump Gaza Intentions Musk-DOGE Activities / Federal Firings U.S. Foreign Policy / Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hamas WarTrump Nomination Hearings and Confirmations ICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown / FBI-DOJ Issues / NYC Mayor Adams ActivitiesEconomy-Inflation- Trump Tariff War Big Tech / Misinformation / CensorshipHealthcare / Bird Flu Gulf of America / Discontinuation of Pennies LGBTQ Issues PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy Robert F. Kennedy, Jr / Tulsi Gabbard / Kash PatelJoe Biden Xi J

2/8/25 - Trump Gaza Press Conference & Israel-Hamas War Share #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 February 2nd, 2025 through February 7th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSTrump Gaza Press Conference / Israel-Hamas WarMusk USAID-DOGE Activities Trump Nomination Hearings ICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown / FBI-DOJ IssuesAA Crash Aftermath / Trump DEI Remarks and PoliciesTariff War / U.S. Foreign Policy The Economy / Healthcare-Bird FluBig Tech Russia-Ukraine WarLGBTQ Issues-Transgender Women in Sports  PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskBenjamin NetanyahuRobert F. Kennedy, Jr / Kash PatelMarco Rubio / Pam BondiJoe Biden Xi Jinping Jeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg / Bill GatesVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy JD Vance / Karoline Leavitt

2/1/25 - Trump's Confirmation Hearings Takes The Top Spot 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 January 27th, 2025 through January 31st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS Trump Confirmation Hearings AA Flight 5342 CrashAviation SafetyTrump DEI Remarks and PoliciesU.S. Healthcare SystemICE Migrant Deportation Crackdown  The Economy / DOGE Activities / Fed Funding Freeze and Overturn U.S. Foreign Policy / Tariffs  Israel-Hamas War - Hostages ReleaseRussia-Ukraine War PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskRobert F. Kennedy, JrTulsi GabbardPete Hegseth / Marco RubioJoe Biden Vivek Ramaswamy Jeff Bezos / Mark ZuckerbergBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi JinpingJD Vance

1/25/25 - A Special Look Back At Monday's InaugurationHost Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, take a look back at Monday's Inauguration and Trump's first few days in office. Talkers Magazine is The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com

1/18/25 - #1 This Week, The Los Angeles County WildfiresHost 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 January 13th, 2025 through January 17th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSLos Angeles County Wildfires Presidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations  Trump Legal Issues / Biden Farewell Address / Biden's PardonsTrump Positions on Foreign Policy Israel-Hamas War - Cease Fire on HoldEconomy-DOGE / Health Care / Climate ChangeMigrant Crisis / Crime / HomelessnessBig Tech Influence / Facebook Censorship Changes / TikTokRussia-Ukraine WarRudy Giuliani Legal Issues    PEOPLEDonald TrumpJoe Biden Karen Bass / Gavin NewsomElon MuskPete HegsethBenjamin Netanyahu Antony BlinkenRobert F. Kennedy, Jr. / Vivek RamaswamyJack Smith/Rudy GiulianiVladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy /

1/11/25.- The Los Angeles County Wildfires 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 January 6th, 2024 through January 10th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICSLos Angeles County Wildfires Trump Legal Issues - Hush Money CasePresidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations  Trump Positions on Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Panama, MexicoJimmy Carter State FuneralEconomy-DOGE / Health Care / Climate ChangeMigrant Crisis / Crime / HomelessnessFacebook Censorship Changes / Tik TokIsrael-Hamas War / Russia-Ukraine WarWinter WeatherPEOPLEDonald TrumpKaren Bass / Gavin NewsomJimmy CarterJoe Biden Elon MuskBarack Obama / George W. Bush / Bill ClintonJustin Trudeau Vivek RamaswamyRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.Benjamin Netanyahu / Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy

1/4/25 - 2024 Retrospectives And 2025 Predictions 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 December 30th, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES/TOPICS2024 Retrospectives / 2025 Predictions Presidential Transition - Trump Appointments and Nominations - Mike Johnson's Speakership - Pardons - SCOTUS Report New Orleans Terror Attack / Cybertruck ExplosionJimmy Carter DiesEconomy - Inflation - Debt Ceiling - TariffsMigrant-Border Crisis / Crime / Homelessness Health Care / Anxiety   Israel Attacks in Gaza / Russia-Ukraine War / S. Korean Political Turmoil Big Tech Influence / Media Bias / Fireworks Accidents / Jeju Airline Crash Puerto Rico Power Loss / Winter Weather - Climate Change - College FootballPEOPLEDonald TrumpJimmy CarterJoe Biden Elon M

12/28/24 - The Year's Top Topics In ReviewHost 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 December 23rd through December 27th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES2024 ElectionTrump Legal IssuesMigrant Crisis / Economy-InflationCrime / Race RelationsHealthcare System / Anxiety / Abortion RightsIsrael at War / Russia-Ukraine WarNational Disasters / Climate ChangeBig Tech Influence / Media Bias / Chaiging Technology-AILGBTQ Rights / Polital Correctness-WokenessNunter Biden Issues / ScandalsPEOPLEDONALD TRUMPJoe Biden / Kamala HarrisElon MuskJD Vance / Tim Walz / Mike JohnsonBenjamin NetanyahuVladimar Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyXi Jinping / Kim Jong UnVivek Ramaswamy / Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Barack Obama / Hillary Clinton / Hunter BidenJeff Bezos / Mark Zuckerberg