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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

Former President Donald Trump’s conviction in New York; today’s beginning of Hunter Biden’s felony gun charge trial; the political implications of the Biden Israel-Hamas peace plan; the U.S. migrant crisis; Claudia Sheinbaum is elected president of Mexico; and China lands a lunar probe on the dark side of the moon were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of May 27 – 31

The “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump and his subsequent conviction was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the presidential race, followed by the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (5/29) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The first day of jury deliberation in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; the presidential race and RFK Jr’s complaint about debate exclusion; Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito refuses calls to recuse himself from two January 6-related cases in the wake of his flags controversy; the Israel-Hamas war and the failure of the $320 million pier to deliver aid to Palestinian refugees; the Russia-Ukraine war; and the severe weather that’s affected parts of the southern U.S. were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/28) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Donald Trump “hush money” trial goes to the jury today; the presidential race and the Republicans vying to be Trump’s VP candidate; the U.S. economy; the Israel-Hamas war and Israel’s operations in Rafah; the Justice Samuel Alito upside down flag controversy and their spat with neighbors; the intense storms that swept through the southern U.S.; Harvard University’s new “no positions” policy; and the Russia-Ukraine war were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

Israel intensifies its attacks on Rafah in its war against Hamas; this week’s resumption of former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; Trump at the Libertarian Party convention and the presidential race; the state of the economy; the Memorial Day holiday; the deadly tornadoes that claimed the lives of at least 22 in the southern U.S.; and basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71 after a battle with cancer were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of May 20-24

The Donald Trump “hush money” trial was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media during the week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the presidential race, followed by the Israel-Hamas war tied with the International Criminal Court’s warrants for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (5/22) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in NYC and the hearing in Florida in Trump’s classified documents case; the presidential race; inflation and the U.S. economy; China launches military drills around Taiwan; the controversy over flags flown at Justice Samuel Alito’s homes; Marjorie Taylor Greene says DOJ and FBI planned Trump assassination; the U.S. migrant crisis; the Hunter Biden tax trial is set for September; the tornadoes and severe weather affecting the south and central U.S. and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for July 4 election were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/21) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Israel-Hamas war and Norway, Spain and Ireland’s announcement they will formally recognize a Palestinian state; the defense rests in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; the presidential race; the U.S. economy; Russia reportedly launches a satellite-killing space weapon; the Justice Samuel Alito January 6 flag controversy; the controversial Trump bio-pic The Apprentice; South Carolina bans meds and procedures for gender transition for minors; and the deadly tornadoes that swept through Iowa were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Gorka to Report from Trump Trial on Mike Gallagher Show

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Salem Radio Network personality Sebastian Gorka is in the New York City courtroom today (5/21) where the Donald Trump “hush money” trial is taking place. He’ll appear on SRN’s “Mike Gallagher Show” just before 12:00 noon to report on the day’s court session. Pictured above are (from l-r): Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX), Gorka, and Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX).

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Yesterday’s Top News/Talk Media Stories

The ICC seeks arrest of Israel and Hamas leaders; Iran’s future in the wake of the death of its president; the ongoing Donald Trump hush money trial; the presidential race; inflation, the record-high financial markets and the economy; controversy over the Trump bio-pic The Apprentice; Arizona serves Rudy Giuliani with indictment papers in the 2020 election case; hacking threats against U.S. water systems; and the Justice Samuel Alito upside-down flag controversy were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

Iran’s president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash; the Israel-Hamas war and the ICC seeking arrest warrants for Hamas’ Yahya Sinwar and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes; former President Donald Trump speaks at NRA convention; the aftermath of Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech; President Joe Biden’s Moorhouse College commencement; the Trump hush money trial in NYC; the presidential race; and Pope Francis is interviewed on “60 Minutes” were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for May 13 – 17

The Donald Trump “hush money” trial was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the presidential race and Trump and Joe Biden agreeing to two debates, followed by the attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (5/15) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agree to two debates; the Trump “hush money” trial; the Israel-Hamas war and U.S. military aid to Israel; the record high stock indexes, inflation and the U.S. economy; China’s Xi Jinping hosts Russia’s Vladimir Putin; the Russian advances in Ukraine; and the controversy over Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s stance on women in the workplace in a commencement speech were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/14) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Michael Cohen’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; the Biden administration’s weapons deal with Israel; President Joe Biden increases tariffs on numerous Chinese goods; the presidential race; inflation and the state of the U.S. economy; Tuesday’s primary elections; Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine; the bird flu in cows were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

Pro-Palestinian protests, college commencements and Israel’s war with Hamas; former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; the presidential race; WABC suspends Rudy Giuliani from his daily talk show; Canadian wildfires bring smoke to northcentral U.S.; Vladimir Putin replaces defense minister, and Russia’s latest military push into Ukraine; and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) goes on trial for corruption this week were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of May 6 – 10

The Donald Trump “hush money” trial in New York was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses, followed by the U.S.-Israel weapons deal at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and was the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (5/8) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in NYC; Georgia Appeals Court to review Fani Willis status; the pro-Palestinian protests and the U.S. policy on arms to Israel; U.S. House blocks Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resolution to oust Speaker Mike Johnson; the presidential race; the state of the U.S. economy and voters’ feelings about “Bidenomics”; the Russia-Ukraine war; Barron Trump named Florida at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention; and the severe weather that hit much of the central U.S. were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/7) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Stormy Daniels’ testimony in the NYC “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump; Judge Aileen Cannon postpones the Trump classified records case indefinitely; the U.S. pauses a shipment of bombs to Israel as it begins its incursion into Rafeh after not accepting Hamas’ most recent ceasefire offer; the status of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plan to force a vote on Mike Johnson’s House Speaker future; TikTok parent Bytedance sues the U.S. over its ban on the social media platform; and the severe weather affecting south central part of the U.S. were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/6) Top News/Talk Media Stories

Israel moves forces into Rafah and the pro-Palestinian protests at American universities; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; Russia announces “nuclear drills”; the U.S. migrant crisis; Social Security and Medicare solvency report; House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a new ouster vote; and the Oklahoma tornadoes were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

The pro-Palestinian student protests and the Israel-Hamas war; Xi Jinping’s European tour; the presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; House Speaker Mike Johnson faces new ouster vote; the Russia-Ukraine war; Kim Godwin steps down from ABC News president post; and the Texas floods were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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Yesterday’s (5/1) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the country and the attempts to broker an Israel-Hamas cease-fire; the presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial in NYC; the House anti-Semitism bill; Marjorie Taylor Greene’s campaign to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson; the U.S. migrant crisis; and Florida’s six-week abortion ban & Arizona’s repeal of the 1864 anti-abortion law were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (4/30) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The pro-Palestinian protesting students’ takeover of Columbia U. hall and other campuses across the country; the Israel-Hamas war and work on a cease-fire; former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial in NYC; House Democrats announce they’ll back House Speaker Mike Johnson; the U.S. migrant crisis; Florida’s six-week abortion ban; and the Justice Department recommends easing restrictions on marijuana were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Yesterday’s (4/29) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses and the seizing of Hamilton Hall by protestors at Columbia; the Israel-Hamas war; the presidential race and the latest polling data; former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial in NYC; Marjorie Taylor Greene’s move to oust Mike Johnson from House Speaker post; four police officers are killed in Charlotte while serving a warrant; Antony Blinken’s trip to China; and the Supreme Court’s hearing arguments of presidential immunity were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories Over the Weekend

The pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses and the Israel-Hamas war; the presidential race; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the White House Correspondents Dinner; homelessness and the courts; the U.S. migrant crisis; Kristi Noem dog killing controversy; Marjorie Taylor Greene’s campaign to oust Mike Johnson from House Speaker role; and the deadly Oklahoma tornadoes were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories for Week of April 22 – 26

The pro-Palestinian protests on numerous U.S. college campuses was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM.  At #2 this week was the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, followed by the Supreme Court presidential immunity case at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.

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Yesterday’s (4/23) Top News/Talk Media Stories

The Donald Trump “hush money” trial in NYC; the aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that includes the demand that ByteDance sell TikTok within a year or it is banned in the U.S.; the pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses and Israel’s plans to invade the city of Rafah; the Supreme Court to hear arguments on Idaho’s abortion law and arguments over former President Donald Trump’s contention he has “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution; the U.S. migrant crisis; and Tennessee passes law allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.