Talkradio Countdown

2/28/26 - Trump's SOTU Address Is This Week's #1 StoryHost 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 23rd, 2026 through February 27th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESTrump's SOTU Address Epstein Files Fallout / Clinton TestimoniesU.S.-Iran TalksCuba Speedboat IncidentEconomy / Tariffs / Mortgage RatesTrump-Vance Withhold Medicaid Funds from Minnesota Russia-Ukraine TalksGaza Instability / North Korea Nuclear ThreatsWinter Weather / Mamdani-NYC Police RelationsNancy Guthrie CasePEOPLEDonald TrumpJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellBill & Hillary ClintonMike JohnsonAbbas Araghchi / Badr al-Busaidi JD VanceVladimir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyyBenjamin Netanyahu  Zohran Mamdani / Kim Jong Un  Nancy Guthrie / Savannah Guthrie

2/21/26 - The Epstein Files Fallout 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 February 16th, 2026 through February 20th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESThe Epstein Files Fallout / Executives Resign / Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ArrestedU.S.-Iran TensionsTrump’s “Affordability” TourSAVE America Act / Mid-Term ElectionsPartial Government Shutdown / DHS FundingColbert-CBS Talarico Interview CaseRubio in EuropeRussia-Ukraine Peace TalksNancy Guthrie CaseJesse Jackson and Robert Duvall DiePEOPLEDonald TrumpJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorThomas Pritzker / Kathryn RuemmlerJared Kushner / Steve Witkoff / Abbas AraghchiMarjory Taylor GreeneMike JohnsonStephen Colbert / James TalaricoNancy Guthrie / Savannah GuthrieJesse Jackson / Robert Duvall

2/14/26 - ICE Operations and End of Minnesota Surge 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 February 9th, 2026 through February 13th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESICE Operations / End of Minnesota SurgeThe Economy / Record Dow / Jobs Report / Falling CryptoThe Epstein Files / Bondi TestimonySuper Bowl Aftermath / Bad BunnyHouse Canada Tariffs VoteOlympics / Political StatementsArtificial IntelligenceU.S.-Iran TensionsNancy Guthrie CaseEl Paso Anti-Drone Laser IncidentPEOPLEDonald TrumpJeffrey EpsteinPam BondiHoward LutnickBad Bunny/ Kid RockMike JohnsonJ.D. Vance / Hunter HessBenjamin NetanyahuSavannah Guthrie / Nancy GuthrieSean Duffy

2/7/26 - On Top This Week, Trump ICE Activities, Policies and Backlash 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 February 2nd, 2026 through February 6th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESTrump ICE Activities, Policies and Backlash Epstein Files Revelations The Economy / Inflation / Interest Rates / TariffsU.S.-India Trade AgreementTrump Floats Controversial Election Reform / FBI Raids GA Election HeadquartersMiddle East Tensions - Iran - Gaza / Russia-Ukraine WarTrump's Health Concerns - POTUS Poops Pants at PresserNancy Guthrie Missing Measles OutbreakMelania Movie / Pre Superbowl Hype, Speculation, and Politics / Trump to "Renovate" Kennedy Arts Center PEOPLEDonald TrumpKristi Noem / Gregory Bovino / Tom Homan / Pam BondiJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine Maxwell / Bill and Hillary Clinton

1/31/26 - Killings by ICE Agents And 2nd Amendment Uproar Top This Weeks 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 26th, 2026 through January 30th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESKillings by ICE Agents / 2nd Amendment UproarDems Threaten DHS FundingNoem & Bovino CriticismPotential Government ShutdownFed Keeps Rates Steady / Warsh Nominated to Fed ChairThe Economy / Falling DollarU.K. & Canada China DealsTrump Threatens IranWinter Storm AftermathMelania Movie / Belichick Snubbed by HOF PEOPLEDonald TrumpKristi Noem / Gregory BovinoTom HomanAlex Pretti / Renee GoodChuck SchumerJerome Powell / Kevin WarshKeir Starmer / Mark Carney / Xi JinpingMasoud PezeshkianMelania TrumpBill Belichick

1/17/26 - ICE Activities and Protests Tops The Stories 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 12th, 2026 through January 16th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESICE Activities and ProtestsIran Protests and TurmoilU.S. Policy on VenezuelaTrump’s Greenland AmbitionsEconomy / Inflation / Interest Rates/ TariffsRussia-Ukraine WarIsrael=Gaza TensionsBoeing Crash Investigation FindingsNFL Playoffs / NCAA Betting ScandalEpstein FilesPEOPLEDonald TrumpRenee Nicole Good / Kristi Noem / Tim WalzNicolás Maduro / Maria Corina MachadoMasoud Pezeshkian / Ali Khamenei Marco Rubio / JD VanceJens-Frederik Nielsen / Mette FrederiksenMike Johnson / Pete Hegseth / Pam BondiVladimir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyyBenjamin NetanyahuJeffrey Epstein

1/10/26 - Maduro Captured and Arraigned 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 5th, 2026 through January 9th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESMaduro Captured and ArraignedVenezuelan Oil / “Donroe” DoctrineFatal Minneapolis ICE ShootingTrump Greenland AmbitionsIran Protests-InstabilityU.S. Exits 66 TreatiesSocial Services Money to Blue States FrozenRFK Jr’s Dietary Recommendations / CDC Vaccination GuidelinesDokoupil’s CBS News DebutU.S. Rep LaMalfa DiesPEOPLEDonald TrumpNicolás Maduro Marco RubioMike JohnsonJD VanceRenee Nicole Good / Jonathan RossPele BrobergMasoud PezeshkianRFK Jr.Doug LaMalfa

2/3/26 - A Look Back At The Top Talkradio Stories And People Of 2025Host Doug Stephan along with Michael Harrison, Editor/Publisher of Talkers Magazine, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio during 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comTOP STORIES OF 2025First Year: Second Trump PresidencyEconomy / Trade War / Big Beautiful BillICE RaidsEpstein FilesIsrael-Hamas War / Russia-Ukraine War / VenezuelaCharlie Kirk AssassinationNatural Disasters / Climate ChangeFirst Amendment Issues / Artificial IntelligenceGovernment ShutdownNYC Mayoral RaceTOP PEOPLE OF 2025Donald TrumpElon Musk / Mike JohnsonJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellPete Hegseth / Pam Bondi / Kash PatelJoe Biden / Barack ObamaCharlie Kirk / Erika KirkJ.D. Vance / Stephen MillerVladmir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Benjamin Netanyahu / Xi JinpingNicolás MaduraTucker Carlson / Zohran Mamdani

12/27/25 - The Epstein Files Tops This Week's 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 December 22nd, 2025 through December 26th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESEpstein FilesVenezuela Tensions / U.S. Foreign AffairsThe Economy / TariffsTrump Vanity & Health Issues ICE Raids / SCOTUS National Guard DecisionHealth Care / Transgender Issues60 Minutes Controversy / First Amendment-Censorship IssuesRussia-Ukraine War / Israeli-Gaza TensionsMAGA-GOP Infighting / Turning Point USA ConferenceHolidays / California StormsPEOPLE Donald TrumpNicolás MaduroJeffrey EpsteinMike Johnson / Pete HegsethPam Bondi / Kash Patel / Marco RubioRFK Jr. Vladimir Putin / Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Vladimir Putin / Xi JinpingBari WeissJ.D. Vance / Marjorie Taylor Greene / Tucker Carlson / Erika Kirk  Gavin

12/20/25 - Venezuela Tanker Blockade / Regime Change / Boat Strikes 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 15th, 2025 through December 19th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Venezuela Tanker Blockade / Regime Change / Boat StrikesTrump TV Address / The EconomyBrown U. Shooter SearchHealth Care Bill / ACA PremiumsSusie Wiles Interview ControversyReiner Slayings / Trump CommentsSydney Mass Shooting / AntisemitismBongino to Exit FBIEpstein Files Photos / Gender Affirming Care BanU.S.-Taiwan Arms DealPEOPLEDonald TrumpNicolás MaduroPete HegsethSusie WilesKash PatelMike JohnsonJerome PowellRob & Michelle Reiner / Nick ReinerDan BonginoRFK Jr / Dr. Mehmet Oz

12/13/25 - #1 U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker / Trump Threatens Maduro / Drug Boat StrikesHost 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, 2025 through December 12th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESU.S. Seizes Oil Tanker / Trump Threatens Maduro / Drug Boat StrikesThe Economy / Trump Tour / Fed Cuts Interest RatesHealth Care DebateTrump Demands Indiana RedistrictingNetflix-Warner Bros-Paramount BattleICE RaidsDefense BillRussia-Ukraine WarFarm Assistance ProgramSherrone Moore FiringPEOPLEDonald TrumpNicolás Maduro / María Corina MachadoPete Hegseth / Mitch BradleyJerome PowellMike JohnsonRodric BrayDavid Ellison / David ZaslavVladimir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskySteve WitkoffSherrone Moore

12/6/25 - #1, The Drug Boats Strike ControversyHost 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 1st, 2025 through December 5th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Drug Boats Strike ControversyHegseth Under FireICE Raids / Trump’s Somalis CommentThe Economy / Crypto Sell-Off /Trump Approval NumbersRussia-Ukraine Peace ProcessTrump Health QuestionsTennessee House Special ElectionHouse Subpoenas Jack SmithU.S. Attorneys DisqualifiedThe Epstein Files / NY Times Sues PentagonPEOPLEDonald TrumpPete Hegseth Mitch BradleySteve WitkoffVladimir PutinScott BessentMatt Van Epps / Aftyn BehnJim Jordan / Jack SmithLindsey Halligan / Alina HabbaJeffrey Epstein

11/29/25 - Toping This Week's List, The Russia-Ukraine Peace ProcessHost 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 24th, 2025 through November 28th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Russia-Ukraine Peace ProcessComey and James Indictments TossedPentagon to Investigate Mark KellyMTG to Exit CongressMamdani-Trump MeetingThe Epstein FilesThe Economy / Fed PolicyThe End of DOGEU.S.-Saudi F35 DealThanksgiving Holiday PEOPLE Donald TrumpVladimir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyDan DriscollJames Comey / Letitia James / Lindsey HalliganMark KellyMarjorie Taylor GreeneZohran MamdaniJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellJerome PowellScott Bessent

11/22/26 - The Epstein Files Tops Our 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 November 17th, 2025 through November 521st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES The Epstein FilesMegyn Kelly “Pedo” CommentsTrump-MBS MeetingTrump vs ReportersICE RaidsTrump -Mamdani MeetingComey Prosecution ErrorsTexas Redistricting RulingUN Approves Trump’s Gaza PlanVenezuela Military OperationsLegislator Censures PEOPLEDonald TrumpJeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellMegyn KellyMohammed bin SalmanCatherine Lucey / Mary BruceZohran MamdaniMike JohnsonLindsey Halligan  / James ComeyJeffrey Brown / David GuaderramaNicolás Madura

11/8/25 - Government Shutdown & Air Travel Disruption Share This Week's Top 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 November 3rd, 2025 through November 7th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Government Shutdown / Air Travel DisruptionSNAP Benefits / Medicaid Subsidies BattleElections Aftermath / California Redistricting BattleSCOTUS Hears Tariffs ArgumentsThe Economy / Recession FearsThe Tucker Carlson-Fueled MAGA SchismICE Raids / Pope Leo Speaks OutTrump “60 Minutes” InterviewSuspected “Narco-Terrorist” StrikesPelosi to Retire / Dick Cheney DiesPEOPLEDonald TrumpZohran MamdaniMikie Sherrill / Abigail SpanbergerGavin NewsomTed Cruz / Marjorie Taylor GreeneSean Duffy / Bryan BedfordTucker Carlson / Nick FuentesPope LeoNancy PelosiDick Cheney

11/1/25 - Trump's Asia 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 October 27th, 2025 through October 31st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Trump’s Asia TripGovernment Shutdown / Expiring BenefitsIsrael-Hamas Peace AccordThe Economy / Fed PolicyTrump Third Term ChatterNewsom Mulling ’28 RunThe NYC Mayoral RaceU.S. Attacks Alleged Drug Boats / Venezuela TensionsBiden Autopen IssueHurricane MelissaPEOPLEDonald TrumpXi JinpingSanae TakaichiJ.D. VanceJerome PowellMike JohnsonGavin NewsomZohran Mamdani / Andrew Cuomo / Curtis SliwaNicolás MaduroJoe Biden

10/25/25 - The Government Shutdown 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 October 27th, 2025 through October 31st, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESGovernment ShutdownICE Raids / Chicago Guard Troops RulingTrump’s White House Ballroom ProjectIsrael-Hamas Peace ProcessTrump Demands Cash from Justice Department“No Kings” ProtestsLouvre Jewelry HeistTrump Commutes Santos’ SentenceAlleged Drug Boats StrikesMob-Linked Sports Rigging CasePEOPLE Donald TrumpMike JohnsonChuck Schumer / Hakeem JeffriesKaroline LeavittJ.D. Vance / Benjamin NetanyahuGeorge SantosPete HegsethVladimir PutinRobert DeNiro / Stephen MillerChauncey Billups / Terry Rozier

10/18/25 - Israel-Hamas Accord Aftermath Tops This Week's 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 13th, 2025 through October 17th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIES Israel-Hamas Accord AftermathICE Raids / Guard Troops RulingsGovernment Shutdown / Judge Blocks Shutdown LayoffsCIA Operations in Venezuela / Deadly U.S. Boat StrikeYoung Republicans Group Chat ControversySCOTUS Hears Voting Rights Act ArgumentsThe Economy / U.S.-China Tariffs SpatJohn Bolton IndictmentZelensky-Trump MeetingDiane Keaton DiesPEOPLEDonald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuJB PritzkerSusan IllstonJ.D. VanceBrett KavanaughXi JinpingJohn BoltonVolodymyr ZelenskyDiane Keaton

10/11/25 - The Gaza Cease Fire Takes The #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 October 6th, 2025 through October 10th, 2025. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.comSTORIESGaza Cease FireGovernment Shutdown / FurloughsThe Economy / TariffsICE RaidsNational Guard Troop DeploymentJames IndictmentComey IndictmentRussia-Ukraine WarVaccine and Health Care ControversiesEpstein Files / Maxwell Pardon Speculation PEOPLE Donald TrumpPam BondiLetitia James / James Comey Benjamin NetanyahuGavin Newsom / JB PritzkerPete Hegseth Chuck Schumer / Hakeem JeffriesMike JohnsonRFK, Jr Jeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine Maxwell 

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