1,000+ Memphis Arrests, 70+ Kids Found | Dems Call Shutdown “Leverage” (Ep 568)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson Democrats are now calling the ongoing government shutdown “leverage,” while Republicans blast it as political hostage-taking. We break down the stalemate—and what it means for paychecks, defense, and negotiations. In Memphis, President Trump’s federal crime crackdown reports 1,000+ arrests, over 100 alleged gang members off the streets, and dozens of missing children located—what the operation is targeting and how long it lasts. Back home, South Carolina’s state-owned utility Santee Cooper is poised to choose partners to revive the partially built V.C. Summer AP1000 reactors—potentially transforming a costly failure into reliable, carbon-free baseload power. What the plan could mean for rates, reliability, and the state’s booming data-center/manufacturing demand. Plus: Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joins the show to talk South Carolina growth, energy, jobs, and how the Palmetto State navigates the national turbulence. Topics: government shutdown leverage vs. hostage-taking, Memphis crime sweep results, missing children recoveries, SC nuclear reboot (V.C. Summer/AP1000), interview with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Calls to action: Join the mailing list: joeyhudson.com · Text/VM on the Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639) Follow: Facebook.com/joeyhudsononline · X.com/joeyhudson