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Sunrise Carolina
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Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson airs live each weekday 5-6am on 98.9 WORD and the free Audacy App. Joey delivers breaking news, weather updates, and essential information to kickstart the day. Plus political insight and opinion for those who want to stay in the know.
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Full Show - Sunrise Carolina - 7-03-26
2w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeOn the Friday, July 3, 2026 broadcast of Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson, the show tackled a mix of political controversies and urgent consumer health news ahead of the Independence Day weekend. The show kicked off with the story of a Pennsylvania lawmaker who was removed from the House floor simply for wearing an American flag suit. Turning to public safety, the program highlighted a major FDA Class 1 recall affecting over 600,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty Chips due to a potential salmonella risk. Host Joey Hudson then criticized leadership from several states for leaving bare, empty booths at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as a political protest against President Trump during the nation's milestone 250th anniversary. Finally, South Carolina Congresswoman Sherry Biggs joined the show to discuss legislative responses to a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, protections for women's sports, and her new bill aimed at easing airport travel for military families.
Transcribe →Full Show - Sunrise Carolina - 7-2-26
3w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeSunrise Carolina Summary: July 2, 2026 On this episode, host Joey Hudson covers a range of controversial national and local headlines: Minnesota Pardon Backlash: Joey criticizes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for joining a board decision to pardon a Laotian national convicted of child sexual abuse, preventing an immediate federal deportation. Influencer Arrests: Two thrill-seeking social media influencers are arrested after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna for a high-risk proposal stunt. ICE Enforcement Surge: Following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship, ICE ramps up operations, executing over 10,000 arrests in five days. SC Budget Standoff: South Carolina lawmakers miss the July 1st budget deadline due to disputes over senior tax relief and earmarks, leaving the state running on a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown.
Transcribe →Full Show - Sunrise Carolina - 7-01-26
3w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeHOUR 1 1st - Joey covers SCOTUS birthright and sports rulings, plus House GOP gridlock. 2nd - Joey shares findings on an Israel dig linked to the Ark of the Covenant. 3rd - Joey details SCOTUS blocking Trump's birthright ban & upholding sport bans 4th - Joey speaks with Rep. Timmons on Iran, disaster prevention, and July 4th.
Transcribe →Full Show - Sunrise Carolina - 6-30-26
3w ago00:41:55Tap to summarize1. Court allows late mail ballots; Trump pushes Senate on election reforms. 2. SC GOP Chair McKissick discusses turnout, unity, and closed primaries. 3. Trump reacts to mixed SCOTUS rulings and demands lower gas prices. 4. Paris official blames Americans' AC use for deadly French heatwave.
Transcribe →Full Show - Sunrise Carolina - 6-29-26
3w ago00:41:55Tap to summarizeMonday, June 29, 2026 – Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson – Hour 1 Summary Joey Hudson opened the program by covering renewed conflict in the Middle East following U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets. He discussed reports that Iran had rebuilt military assets during the ceasefire and was once again threatening commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including audio of Iranian officials warning cargo vessels to seek permission before transiting the strategic waterway. Hudson examined comments from President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers who argued continued military pressure is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while expressing hope that the current operations will ultimately lead to a lasting ceasefire. The show then shifted to a viral airport confrontation in which a father defended two teenage girls after another traveler allegedly yelled at them while they were traveling alone for the first time. Hudson praised the willingness of bystanders to stand up for others and used the story to discuss personal responsibility, public courtesy, and protecting young people in today's society. He also referenced another viral incident involving a father criticized for taking his daughters into a women's restroom for safety reasons, inviting listeners to weigh in on both situations. Sponsor messages and listener call-in information followed. Later in the hour, Hudson analyzed South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial primary and questioned why Texas Senator Ted Cruz invested significant time and campaign resources supporting Attorney General Alan Wilson. He reviewed Cruz's long relationship with Wilson, his political action committee's financial support, and media speculation that Cruz's appearances in South Carolina and Iowa could be early steps toward a potential 2028 presidential campaign. Hudson also argued that Cruz's endorsement of Wilson—before President Trump's later endorsement—may signal an effort to build political alliances in key early primary states while noting Cruz's occasional political differences with Trump. The final segment focused on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's remarks celebrating the city's Somali community during Somali Independence Day despite continuing federal investigations into large-scale fraud involving Minnesota social service programs. Hudson discussed Operation Metro Surge, recent arrests tied to fraud investigations, and Republican criticism of Governor Tim Walz's administration for failing to address alleged abuse of taxpayer-funded programs. Throughout the segment, Hudson questioned why Democratic officials continue defending sanctuary-style policies and immigrant communities while federal authorities investigate fraud and immigration-related offenses, encouraging listeners to share their perspectives before closing the program with sponsor messages and a preview of the next day's show
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