Talkradio Countdown

 12/21/24 - #1 Topic This Week, The Mangione Murder CaseHost 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 16th through December 20th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIESMangione Murder Case / Health CareTrump Nominations and AppointmentsGovernment Shutdown StruggleDOGE-Economy-Inflation-Tariffs-Stock Market  Migrant-Border Crisis / Madison School Shootings / CrimeDronesRussia-Ukraine War / Middle East UnrestPelicot Rape CaseBig Tech Influence / Media Corruption-BiasAmazon Workers Strike PEOPLEDonald TrumpLuigi Mangione / Brian Thompson Joe Biden / Elon Musk Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert F. Kennedy, JrBenjamin Netanyahu / Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy       6. Gisèle Pelicot        7. Jeff Bezos       8. Natalie Rupnow       9. Nancy Pelosi / Fani Willis / Mike Johnson    10. Xi Jinpin

12/14/24 - CEO Murder Suspect Apprehended/Health Care 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 December 8th through December 13th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES CEO Murder Suspect Apprehended / Health CareTrump Nominations and AppointmentsTrump Tariff-Trade War Plans  Migrant-Border / Economy / CrimeBiden PardonsDOGE / Trump-Musk-Ramaswamy Relationship Russia-Ukraine War / Israel-Hezbollah Cease FireSyria OverthrowAbortion Rights Big Tech Influence / Media BiasPEOPLEDonald TrumpLuigi Mangione / Brian Thompson Joe BidenElon MuskVivek RamaswamyPete HegsethRobert F. Kennedy, JrBashar al-AssadBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Xi Jinping 

12/7/24 - #1 This Week, Trumps Nominations And AppointmentsHost 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 2nd through December 6th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESTrump Nominations and AppointmentsTrump Tariff Plans  Hunter Biden PardonMigrant-Border/Economy/CrimeDOGE / Trump-Musk-Ramaswamy Relationship Russia-Ukraine WarIsrael-Hezbollah Cease Fire/South Korea TurmoilFatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ThompsonAbortion/Health Care Big Tech Influence / Media Bias PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVivek RamaswamyJoe Biden/Hunter BidenPete HegsethRobert F. Kennedy, JrBrian ThompsonClaudia Sheinbaum/Justin Trudeau/Emmanuel MacronBenjamin Netanyahu     Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy /Xi Jinping/Yoon Suk Yeol 

11/30/24 - Trump's Tariff Announcement 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 November 25th through November 29th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESTrump Tariff Announcement-Reaction Trump Department-Administration Nominations-Appointments   Migrant-Border Crisis/EconomyIsrael-Hezbollah Cease FireDOGE Trump-Musk RelationshipAbortion/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarBig Tech/Media BiasThanksgiving-Black Friday PEOPLEDonald TrumpElon MuskVivek RamaswamyJoe BidenClaudia Sheinbaum Justin Trudeau/Xi Jinping Benjamin Netanyahu     JD VanceVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Kim Jong UnKamala Harris

11/23/24 - Trump Appointments And The Presidential Transition Top 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 November 18th through November 22nd, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESTrump Appointments / Presidential Transition Matt Gaetz Drops Out  The Economy Migrant-Border Crisis / CrimeAbortion / Health Care / EducationRussia-Ukraine WarU.S.-Israel RelationsClimate Change / Race Relations / Trans-Gender Congressional IssuesBig Tech / Media Corruption-Bias / First Amendment IssuesJake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight PEOPLEDonald TrumpMatt Gaetz / Pete HegsethJoe BidenJD Vance / Kamala HarrisElon Musk / Robert Kennedy, Jr. / Vivek RamaswamyTulsi Gabbard / Marco Rubio / Linda McMahonBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong UnSarah McBride / Nancy Mace

11/16/24 - The Election Aftermath and "Postmortem" 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 November 11th through November 15th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIESElection Aftermath and "Postmortem" Trump Controversial Appointments  The Economy Migrant-Border CrisisAbortion / Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarU.S.-Israel RelationsClimate Change / Race Relations /Gender RelationsBig Tech / Media Corruption-BiasCrime / Homelessness PEOPLEDonald TrumpJD VanceKamala Harris/Joe BidenElon Musk/Robert Kennedy, Jr.Matt Gaetz/Pete HegsethTulsi Gabbard   Marco RubioMike Huckabee/Kristi Noem/Doug BurgumBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong Un

11/9/24 - Surprise! The Presidential Election 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 November 4th through November 8th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIESPresidential Election - Trump Wins Presidency Election "Postmortem"  The Economy Migrant-Border CrisisAbortion / Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarMiddle East ViolenceClimate Change / Race Relations /Gender RelationsBig Tech / Media Corruption-BiasCrime / Homelessness  PEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJoe BidenJD VanceBenjamin Netanyahu  Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jong UnElon MuskRobert Kennedy, Jr.Tim WalzJack Smith/Susie Wiles

11/2/24 - Once Again The Presidential Race 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 October 28 through November 1st, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIESPresidential Race – MAGA MSG Event – Puerto Rico - "Garbage" Flaps - Polls - Election IntegrityMigrant-Border Issues  The Economy - Inflation - Tariffs - HousingAbortion / Health CareClimate Change / Race Relations Middle East Violence Russia-Ukraine War Elon Musk Activities / Big Tech / Media CorruptionCrime / Guns Halloween / World Series  PEOPLEKamala Harris / Donald TrumpTim Walz / JD VanceJoe BidenBejamin Netanyahu  Vladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Xi Jinping / Kim Jon UnElon MuskRobert Kennedy, Jr.Tony HinchcliffeJoe RoganJack Smith

10/26/24 - The Presidential Race Continues To Top The ChartHost 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 October 21st through October 25th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com                                      STORIES Presidential Race – Kamala Harris on CNN – Donald Trump at McDonalds – Media Election BiasGen. Kelly Trump Fascist Statements / Trump Legal IssuesEscalation Fears in Middle East Violence / Russia-Ukraine War – North Korean InvolvementThe Economy – Inflation – TariffsElon Musk Money to Voters Giveaway / Big TechAbortion Rights / Health Care / Climate Change / Race RelationsMcDonalds E. coli OutbreakMenendez Murder CaseDisney Price HikeMLB Playoffs – World Series BeginsPEOPLE Kamala Harris / Donald TrumpTim Walz / JD VanceBejamin Netanyahu / Yahya SinwarVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zele

10/19/24 - The Presidential Race Remains On TopHost 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 October 14th through October 18th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential Race – Kamala Harris on FOX – Donald Trump’s Musical Town HallHurricanes Helene and Milton Aftermath – Relief Efforts- Climate Change Escalation of Middle East Violence - Yahya Sinwar KilledThe Economy – Inflation – TariffsDonald Trump’s Legal IssuesAbortion Rights/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarRace RelationsBig TechMLB PlayoffsPEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpYahya SinwarJD Vance/Tim WalzBret BaierBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack SmithElon MuskLiam Payne

10/12/24 - No Surprise That The Presidential Race Stays At #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 October 7th through October 11th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential RaceHurricanes Helene and Milton  Escalation of Middle East ViolenceThe Economy – Inflation - Mortgage Rates/TD Bank $3 Billion FineTrump’s Legal Issues/Trump-CBS Flap/Trump-Putin RelationshipAbortion Rights/Health CareRussia-Ukraine WarEthel Kennedy Dies/Tiffany Trump PregnantMLB PlayoffsColorado Tourist Mine AccidentPEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJD VanceTim WalzBenjamin NetanyahuVladmir Putin/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack SmithElon MuskRon DeSantisTiffany Trump/Ethel Kennedy

10/5/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At #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 September 30th through October 4th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  

9/28/24 - The Presidential Race Claims The Top Spot AgainHost 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 23rd through September 27th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com  STORIES Presidential Race – Polls - DirtEscalation of Israel-Hezbollah ViolenceThe Economy – Inflation - JobsNYC Mayor Adams Criminally IndictedMigration CrisisAbortionMelania Trump Book/Violence – Guns - CrimeRussia-Ukraine War-U.S. AidUNGA MeetingHelene Becomes Hurricane/Climate ChangePEOPLE Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpJoe BidenJD VanceTim WalzBenjamin Netanyahu/Vladmir PutinEric AdamsValdimir ZelenskyyMelania TrumpElon Musk 

9/20/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At The Top Of 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 16th  through September 20th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race - PollsMigrant Crisis/Springfield, OH ControversyIsrael-Hamas War – Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie Talkie ExplosionsThe Economy – Inflation- Interest RatesRussia-Ukraine WarTrump Legal IssuesTrump-Loomer Relationship Questioned NC GOP Gov Candidate Scandal Violence and GunsNYC Mayor Administration ProbedPEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpJD VanceJoe BidenTim WalzBenjamin Netanyahu/Vladmir PutinEric Adams/Mark RobinsonElon MuskLaura Loomer Taylor Swift

9/14/24 - The Debate And Presidential Race Occupy The #1 PositionHost 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 9th  through September 14th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race – ABC News DebateAbortionTrump Legal IssuesThe Economy-Inflation-Health CareU.S. Migrant Crisis – Debunked Haitian Pet Eating   Israel-Hamas WarRussia-Ukraine WarNYC Police Chief Commissioner ResignsSpace X Polaris Mission9/11 RemembrancesPEOPLE Kamala Harris/Donald TrumpJD Vance/Tim WalzJoe BidenVladmir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuViktor Orban/Volodymyr ZelenskyyJack Smith/Scott McAfee David Muir/Linsey DavisEdwin CabanElon MuskTaylor Swift/Laura Loomer

9/7/24 - The Presidential Race & Russian Election Interference Top The ListSTORIES Presidential Race/Russian Election InterferenceGeorgia School ShootingTrump Legal Issues/Hunter Biden Guilty PleaThe Economy-InflationU.S. Migrant CrisisIsrael-Hamas WarRussia-Ukraine WarAbortionNew French Prime MinisterNew NFL Season/X Advertiser Pull OutPEOPLEDonald TrumpKamala HarrisJ.D. VanceTim WalzJoe Biden/Hunter BidenJack SmithVladimir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuMichel BarnierElon MuskColt Gray/Colin Gray/Mason Schermerhorn/Christian Angulo/Richard Aspinwall/Christina Irimie

8/31/24 - The Presidential Race - Microphone Muting Debate & CNN Interview Share #1 SpotHost 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 26th  through August 30th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com   STORIES Presidential Race/Microphone Muting Debate/CNN InterviewArlington National Cemetery IncidentTrump Legal IssuesThe Economy-InflationU.S. Migrant CrisisIsrael-Hezbollah Tensions RiseRussia-Ukraine WarZuckerberg Facebook Covid-19 Censorship RegretsAbortionTexas Megachurch Scandal PEOPLEKamala HarrisDonald TrumpTim WalzJ.D. VanceJoe BidenJack SmithVladimir Putin/Benjamin NetanyahuMark ZuckerbergRobert SmithDana Bash

8/24/24 - The DNC And The Presidential Race Are On TopHost 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 19th  through August 23rd, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES   DNC/Presidential Race   The Economy-Inflation-Jobs Report   U.S. Migrant Crisis   Israel-Hamas War   Russia-Ukraine War   Hunter Biden Tax Case   Abortion   Mpox   SCOTUS “Shadow Docket”   Wildfires/Hurricane SeasonPEOPLE1.   Kamala Harris2.   Donald Trump3.   Tim Walz4.   J.D. Vance5.   Joe Biden6.   Barack & Michelle Obama7.   Bill & Hillary Clinton8.   Vladimir Putin/Benjamin Netanyahu9.   Hunter Biden10. Taylor Swift

8/17/24 - The Presidential Race Is Back At #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 August 12th  through August 16th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES  Presidential Race  The Economy  U.S. Migrant Crisis  Primary Races  Iran Trump Hacking  Israel-Hamas War/Weapons Deal  Russia-Ukraine War  Hunter Biden Burisma Scrutiny  Columbia President Resigns  Wildfires/Tropical Storm ErnestoPEOPLE       1.    Kamala Harris      2.    Donald Trump      3.    Tim Walz      4.    J.D. Vance      5.    Joe Biden      6.    Ilhan Omar      7.    Benjamin Netanyahu      8.    Vladimir Putin      9.    Hunter Biden      10.  Minouche Shafik

8/10/24 - The Presidential Race Remains At The Top Of The 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 August 5th  through August 9th, 2024. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com    STORIES     Presidential Race     Financial Markets Activity     U.S. Migrant Crisis/U.K. Anti-Immigrant Riots     Iran-Hezbollah Threaten Israel     Primary Races     Google Monopoly Ruling     X’s Anti-Trust Suit vs GARM     Paris Olympics-Gender Controversies     ISIS Threats Cancel Swift Concerts     Tropical Storm DebbyPEOPLE     Donald Trump    Kamala Harris    Tim Walz    J.D. Vance    Joe Biden    Cori Bush    Kari Lake    Yahya Sinwar    Elon Musk    Imane Khelif