Sunrise Carolina

In the Labor Day Monday edition of Sunrise Carolina, host Joey Hudson breaks down four major stories. He first examines a Center for Immigration Studies report showing a 2.9 million decline in the U.S. foreign-born population between January 2025 and July 2026, marking a historic shift toward negative net migration attributed to strict enforcement and self-deportation. Next, he discusses a viral incident in Houston where a DoorDash driver delivered food completely naked, leading to the driver's permanent removal from the platform. The show then analyzes a record Gallup poll revealing that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, crossing all political parties and highlighting a deep, systemic distrust of public institutions. Finally, Hudson addresses a federal court decision halting the Trump administration's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship and birth tourism, exploring the ongoing tension between executive orders, judicial rulings, and the 14th Amendment.

On the July 20, 2026 edition of Sunrise Carolina, host Joey Hudson broke down a packed slate of national and local news. The broadcast opened with analysis of escalations in the Middle East, including US service member casualties, the Navy's ongoing blockade, and Iranian economic retaliations. Attention then shifted to immigration enforcement, highlighting Border Czar Tom Homan's push for nationwide ICE body cameras to boost transparency during traffic stops. Legislative logjams were also featured, as House Republicans race against the clock to pass a major $95 billion reconciliation package and government funding before their August recess. Finally, Hudson examined South Carolina's shifting political landscape following the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, diving into the party rule controversies, primary debate, and presidential influence surrounding his sister Darlene Graham's Senate candidacy.

On 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.