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10/17/26 - FAIL: Whitehouse Press Secretary Host Doug Stephan along with Executive Producer BOB K, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of October 12th, 2026 through October 16th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Midterms / Trump on the Campaign TrailThe Economy / InflationRussian Diesel DealRussia-Ukraine War / Starlink IssueIlhan Omar InvestigationKatie Zacharia Controversy / Guilfoyle-Deters CaseChina-Houthis ConnectionAI / Data Centers ControversiesCornell Rape CaseHasan Execution PEOPLE Donald TrumpJames Talarico / Ken PaxtonJD VanceVladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyScott BessentIlhan Omar Kimberly Guilfoyle / Eric DetersKatie ZachariaPete Hegseth / Nidal Hasan

10/10/26. - Farewell To A Broadcasting Innovator  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 October 5th, 2026 through October 9th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Midterm Elections / Trump on Campaign TrailThe Economy / Gas PricesIran War / B1s Leave UK Air BaseAI Concerns / Data Center ControversiesCornell Protests / France ProtestsNew SCOTUS TermRussian Pneumonic Plague CaseCNN Absorbed by SkydanceChrista Pike CaseHurricane IsaiasPEOPLE Donald TrumpKen Paxton / James TalaricoAbdul El-Sayed / Mike RogersScott BessentDario AmodeiSam AltmanJensen HuangXi JinpingVladimir PutinChrista Pike

10/3/26 - Inside The Flight Deck Of Flight 1073 Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 28th, 2026 through October 2nd, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Midterm Elections The Economy / Rising Consumer Prices and Mortgage RatesJack Smith HearingsSCOTUS ICE Deportations RulingTrump AI Execs MeetingUK Base Attack Thwarted / FlyDubai Flight 1073 IncidentHegseth’s Pentagon Cuts / U.S.-Iran WarCornell Rape AllegationsU.S.-China RelationsChrista Pike Execution AttemptPEOPLE Donald TrumpKen Paxton / James TalaricoAbdul El-Sayed / Mike RogersJon OssoffJack Smith / Eric SchmittPete HegsethMasoud PezeshkianBenjamin NetanyahuXi JinpingChrista Pike

9/26/26 - Topping This Week's List: Trump’s White House Media Ban Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 21st, 2026 through September 25th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Trump’s White House Media BanIran War / Netanyahu at UN / Trump Addresses UNXi Jinping Welcomed to WashingtonMidterm ElectionsThe Economy / Bond SelloffAI FearsU.S.-Denmark-Greenland AgreementTrump Invites Putin to G20Trump-Mamdani PresserPA Measles OutbreakPEOPLE Donald TrumpKaitlin CollinsXi JinpingBenjamin NetanyahuAbdul El-SayedJon OssoffJames TalaricoScott BessentVladimir PutinZohran Mamdani

9/19/26 - Topping This Week's List: Midterm Elections / SCOTUS Blocks Mail-Vote Order  Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 14th, 2026 through September 18th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Midterm Elections / SCOTUS Blocks Mail-Vote OrderAI Danger WarningsOil Prices / Saudi Pipeline AttackFed Hikes Rates / The EconomyHegseth Impeachment / House RecessesEU-Canada Economic TiesU.S.-Iran War / Israel Weapons DealRussia Sanctions BillU.S. Denies Visas to PalestiniansKennedy Center ClosedPEOPLE Donald TrumpBrett KavanaughDario Amodei / Elon Musk / Sam AltmanMark Zuckerberg / Jensen HuangScott BessentKevin WarshPete Hegseth / Thomas Massie / Mike JohnsonMark CarneyVladimir PutinMatt Floca

9/12/26 - U.S.-Iran War And Oil Prices Top The Talkers List Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of September 7th, 2026 through September 11th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran War / Oil PricesTrump’s $5k Dividend / Midterms / Fetterman VideoMail-in Voting BattleU.S.-Canada Trade War9/11 AnniversarySCOTUS Nixes Missouri RedistrictingAI Warnings / Data Centers BattlesAfD Victory in German ElectionsKirk Slaying AnniversaryBartiromo Exits FOXPEOPLE Donald TrumpJD VanceJohn FettermanMark CarneyBrett KavanaughJoseph CoxonKen Paxton / James TalaricoMike JohnsonCharlie KirkMaria Bartiromo

9/5/26 - This Week's Chart Topper: U.S.-Iran Hostilities Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 31st, 2026 through September 4th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran HostilitiesPrimaries / MidtermsVenezuelan Oil Deal / Trump’s Price-Gouging AllegationsU.S.-Canada Trade War / Lake America ControversyICE Operations / Judge Halts Birthright Citizenship OrderThe Economy / Bond SelloffArmy Secretary ResignsRussia-Ukraine WarFTC to Sue AmazonGloria Steinem DiesPEOPLE Donald TrumpJD VanceMike JohnsonAbdul El-SayedKen Paxton / James TalaricoNicolás Maduro / Delcy RodríguezMark CarneyDan DriscollVladimir PutinGloria Steinem

8/29/26 - The U.S.-Canada Trade War Tops This Week's List Host Doug Stephan along with co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 24th, 2026 through August 28th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Canada Trade WarU.S.-Iran War / Economic SanctionsSecret Service Leaks and SuspensionsPrimary Races / Looming Midterms / Mail-In Voting RestrictionsThe Economy / Bond Market TrendsRatcliffe Warns Putin Against NATO AttackFlock Cameras Controversy / Data Centers BacklashDolly Parton DiesNatalie Harp ControversyJed York ArrestPEOPLE Donald TrumpMark CarneyAnthony GuglielmiDarline GrahamJon OssoffKen PaxtonAbdul El-SayedJohn Ratcliffe / Vladimir PutinDolly PartonNatalie Harp

8/22/26 - U.S.-Iran War And Economic Sanctions 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 27th, 2026 through July 31st, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran War / Economic SanctionsPrimary Races / November Mid-TermsNatalie Harp ControversyU.S. Debt Hits $40 TrillionABC Sues FCCThe Economy / Bond Market Canada Tariffs NegotiationsBallroom Project BattleSouth Korea Drills PullbackOverton Nominated to Lead FDAPEOPLE Donald TrumpJon OssoffByron DonaldsAngie Nixon / Debbie Wasserman SchultzNatalie HarpScott Bessent / Kevin WarshMark CarneyScott JenningsJD VanceDr. Heidi Overton

8/15/26 - U.S.-Iran War / Strait of Hormuz Control Share The #1 Spot Host Doug Stephan along with guest co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 10th, 2026 through August 14th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran War / Strait of Hormuz ControlPrimary Races / DSA CandidatesTrump’s Air Force One RuseTrump Vaccine OrderReflecting Pool ControversyKaroline Leavitt to Exit PostCyberattacks on U.S. Water SystemsCyclosporiasisGas Prices / The EconomyAOC on ABCPEOPLE Donald TrumpMasoud PezeshkianAbdul El-SayedMax MillerFrancesca Hong / David CrowleyRFK Jr.Karoline LeavittDavid HearnTodd BlancheAOC

8/8/26 - U.S.-Iran War And The Economy Top This Week's List Host Doug Stephan along with guest co-host Jennifer Horn, review the most talked about stories and people on news/talk radio for the week of August 3rd, 2026 through August 7th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran War / EconomyReflection Pool ControversyTodd Blanche Nomination Anti-Weaponization FundMichigan Democratic Primary / Mid-Term ElectionsFauci Hearings-Contempt ChargesCyclosporiasis Outbreak Rep. Max Miller AllegationsArmed Man Arrested at Trump Golf CourseNorthwest WildfiresPEOPLE Donald TrumpJeanine Pirro / Doug BurgumDavid HearnDr. Anthony Fauci JD Vance / Marco RubioTodd BlancheMax MillerMike JohnsonPete HegsethJeanine John Taele

8/1/26 - Topping This Week's List: U.S.-Iran War / Hamas Disarmament Deal 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 27th, 2026 through July 31st, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran War / Hamas Disarmament DealFauci HearingGraham CeremoniesICE OperationsGas Prices / Financial Markets / Fed PolicyTrump Polls / November Mid-TermsMail-In Voting ReformsBlanche Confirmation Delay / Comey ProsecutionMitch McConnell HealthEuropean WildfiresPEOPLE Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuDr. Anthony Fauci / Rand PaulLindsey Graham / Darline GrahamJD VanceTom HomanKevin WarshMike JohnsonTodd Blanche / James ComeyMitch McConnell

7/25/26 - U.S.-Iran Hostilities Intensify Tops Talkers 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 20th, 2026 through July 24th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES U.S.-Iran Hostilities IntensifyHouthi Red Sea Attacks / Oil Prices ClimbU.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear DealHouse Passes Military Spending BillHegseth on Capitol HillTrump Defers CA and MN Medicaid Payments / Trump's New TariffsICE KillingsPrimary RacesDarline Graham to Run for Full TermTropical Storm BerthaPEOPLE Donald TrumpMohammed bin SalmanBenjamin NetanyahuJD VanceMarco RubioMike JohnsonPete HegsethJay Feeley / Amish ShahDarline GrahamMitch McConnell

7/18/26 - ICE Killings Top Our 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 July 13th, 2026 through July 17th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES ICE KillingsU.S.- Iran WarGraham Death Aftermath / McConnell Health StatusTrump’s Election Integrity AddressDems Block Defense BillBlanche Confirmation HearingsSCOTUS Requests Increased Security FundingDOJ Subpoenas NYT ReportersJudge Rebukes Trump-IRS DealWildfire Smoke Smothers Midwest & Northeast / Texas FloodsPEOPLE Donald TrumpJoan Sebastian Guerrero / Lorenzo Salgado AraujoLindsey GrahamMitch McConnellJD VanceMarco RubioChuck SchumerTodd BlancheElena Kagan / Amy Coney BarrettKathleen Williams

7/11/26 - Number One This Week Trump at NATO 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 6th, 2026 through July 11th, 2026. Compiled by the research department at Talkers Magazine - The Bible of Talk Radio and the New Talk Media - www.talkers.com STORIES Trump at NATOIran War EscalatesIndependence Day Aftermath / Great American State Fair / Reflecting Pool Graham Platner ScandalAli Khamenei FuneralThe Economy / Stock Market / InflationRussia-Ukraine WarCharlie Kirk Murder Trial /E. Jean Carroll Judgement RulingAI / Data Centers Controversy /ICE Shoots Man in HoustonMitch McConnell Health Issue / Trump World Cup Red Card ControversyPEOPLE Donald TrumpJD Vance / Marco RubioAli & Mojtaba Khamenei Graham PlatnerMike JohnsonVladmir Putin / Volodymyr ZelenskyyCharlie Kirk / Tyler RobinsonE. Jean CarrollMitch McConnellFolarin Balogun / Lorenzo Salgado Aranjo