Talkradio Countdown

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

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