Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Another major news cycle with political clashes, international tension, and local impact here in South Carolina.

Senator Chris Van Hollen faced tough questions from ABC’s Jon Karl over what Democrats have actually achieved during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown — now stretching into its 45th day. With no clear resolution in sight, Americans are left wondering what the standoff has accomplished.

Overseas, tensions escalated in Jerusalem as Israeli police reportedly prevented a Catholic cardinal from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at a site traditionally believed to be where Jesus Christ was crucified and buried — adding a new religious dimension to an already volatile situation in the region.

Back here at home, so-called “No Kings” protests took place across the country over the weekend — but turnout fell short of expectations. In South Carolina, roughly 1,000 people gathered at the Statehouse, with organizers acknowledging more support would be needed to drive meaningful change.

And joining us today, Josh Kimbrell breaks down:

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