Wake Up Carolina!

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Wake Up Carolina! w/ Ken Ard and Dave Baker

April 17, 2026
Last Friday at 2:59 PM

NATO looking at backup plans should the US pull out of the alliance


2026 midterm environment taking shape with Republicans grappling with razor-thin margins and high-profile resignations while Democrats are dealing with scandals and a "socialist label"


Gas prices drop but remain elevated; Treasury Secretary 'optimistic' about $3 gas this summer


April 16, 2026
Last Thursday at 2:59 PM

President Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over'


House attempts to vote on spy powers - an extension of FISA 


Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud


April 15, 2026
Last Thursday at 2:52 PM

Latest on possible Iran negotiations and the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz 


Wednesday is Tax Day - last day to file or request an extension


Texas governor threatens to pull millions in public safety funds over Houston's new immigration policy 


President Trump news of the day


April 14, 2026
Last Tuesday at 3:34 PM

Holy wars? President Trump and Pope Leo with a little verbal sparring over Iran


Popular online gaming platform Roblox announces new accounts to make the user experience safer for children under the age of 16


President Trump orders a blockade for the Strait of Hormuz 


Democratic woes! That party calling out Rep. Swalwell for alleged sexual assault and misconduct - he's even suspended his CA gov. campaign


April 13, 2026
04/13/2026

Holy wars? President Trump and Pope Leo with a little verbal sparring over Iran


Popular online gaming platform Roblox announces new accounts to make the user experience safer for children under the age of 16


President Trump orders a blockade for the Strait of Hormuz 


Democratic woes! That party calling out Rep. Swalwell for alleged sexual assault and misconduct - he's even suspended his CA gov. campaign


April 9, 2026
04/09/2026

IRAN LATEST: HOW IS THE CEASEFIRE HOLDING UP, AS WELL AS TRUMP'S MEETING WITH NATO SEC. GENERAL?

AN OHIO MAN IS THE FIRST IN THE NATION TO BE CONVICTED UNDER THE NEW 'TAKE IT DOWN' AI DEEPFAKE LAW. 


REX HEUERMANN, ACCUSED GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER, EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY

PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAYPresident Trump News Of The Day


April 8, 2026
04/08/2026


April 7, 2026
04/07/2026

Saw this didn't send. Sorry for the delay.


What's the latest situation on the ground with Iran - Tuesday was another President Trump imposed deadline


Follow-up to President Trump's press conference at the White House


Illinois bill to take facial recognition tool away from police --- tech used to ID Loyola shooting suspect



April 6, 2026
04/06/2026

ARTEMIS II LATEST: HOW IS THE MISSION GOING?  

 

OHIO MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO A BAN ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DATA CENTERS. HOW IS THIS BEING DONE? AND WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW SUIT?


IRAN LATEST: WHAT ARE THE UPDATES FROM OVER THE WEEKEND?


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


April 3, 2026
04/03/2026

Iran latest - European leaders meet to talk about oil flow through the straight of Hormuz


DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order

What's the latest on DHS funding?


President Trump ousts Pam Bondi as his Attorney General 


April 2, 2026
04/02/2026

PRESIDENT TRUMP, AS WELL AS THE LEADERS OF THE U.K. AND AUSTRALIA, ADDRESSING THEIR RESPECTIVE NATIONS ON THE ONGOING SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WHAT'S THE LATEST?

 

ANOTHER ROBOTAXI OUTAGE, THIS TIME IN CHINA. OVER 100 VEHICLES CAME TO A HALT DUE TO A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. ARE WE REALLY READY FOR THIS TECHNOLOGY? 

 

ARTEMIS II: THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED LAUNCH.


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY.



April 1, 2026
04/01/2026

Supreme Court hears big case Wednesday on birthright citizenship


President Trump criticizes the UK over Iran and blasts France for blocking its airspace. How deep is the transatlantic rift?


Texas begins ban Wednesday on using SNAP benefits for candy and sugary drink purchases 


President Trump news of the day 



March 31, 2026
03/31/2026

Tuesday is Cesar Chavez day - to celebrate a civil rights icon - but many celebrations are off because of recent allegations of sexual abuse 

 

How is Iran using an internet blackout to suppress its people from finding out real information about what's going on? 


Fed up Ohio voters might get data centers on the ballot, to overcome leaders who fail them 


President Trump news of the day


March 30, 2026
03/31/2026


March 27, 2026
03/31/2026


March 26, 2026
03/26/2026

iHeartRadio Music Awards follow up - who were the big winners?  


Iran latest - what's the latest with any negotiations? 


Fox Polls - how are Americans feeling about the economy and President Trump's job


March 25, 2026
03/25/2026


March 24, 2026
03/24/2026

DENMARK'S GENERAL ELECTIONS TAKE PLACE TODAY. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT COULD THE RESULTS HAVE ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S GREENLAND ASPIRATIONS?

 

EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THE AIR CANADA PLANE COLLISION WITH A FIRE TRUCK AT NEW YORK'S LAGUARDIA AIRPORT.

 

UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UPDATES ON OPERATION EPIC FURY: WHAT'S THE LATEST?

 

WHERE DO WE STAND ON THE DHS SHUTDOWN AND EFFORTS TO CONFIRM SEN. MARKWAYNE MULLIN AS HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT? 

 

PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


March 23, 2026
03/23/2026

Iran latest - what happened over the weekend? 


Still no DHS funding - how'd airports do over the weekend with TSA checkpoint lines and agents calling out sick? 


 

President Trump news of the day


March 20, 2026
03/20/2026

World Happiness Report highlights social media's negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country


Iran latest - War Sec. Hegseth and Gen. Caine give another operational update


NCAA tournament is underway - how much in productivity loss does this annual event cost companies? 


President Trump news of the day 


March 19, 2026
03/19/2026

Iran latest - Israel takes out that country's intelligence chief

Fox News Radio’s JONATHAN SAVAGE is available 0600AM ET from London

 

As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns any aggression will be met with resistance


Sen. Markwayne Mullin testifies in confirmation hearing for DHS secretary after Kristi Noem ouster


Senate hearing on worldwide threats with heads of DNI, FBI, CIA, and more - what were the big talking points? 


President Trump news of the day 


March 18, 2026
03/18/2026

Here are todays topics. I sent yesterday's as well in an earlier email


Iran latest - Israel takes out two more top leaders of the country

 

A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint 


Illinois Senate primary follow-up - how's the race shaping up to replace longtime Senator Dick Durbin?  


President Trump news of the day 


March 17, 2026
03/18/2026

US and China talks underway in Paris - setting the stage for the soon to be meeting between Trump and Xi

 

Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day - what's the history and what are the big celebrations across the US? 

 

President Trump launches fraud task force 

 

Winter's not over yet - Blizzard and storms shutdown parts of Midwest and cause airline travel headaches across the country - at airports already suffering from DHS funding-TSA agent shortages

 

President Trump news of the day 


March 16, 2026
03/16/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 13, 2026
03/16/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 12, 2026
03/16/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 11, 2026
03/11/2026

Iran War Day 12


March 10, 2026
03/11/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 9, 2026
03/11/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 6, 2026
03/07/2026

Iran latest - gas prices have creeped up this week following the operations


CDC deploys staff to curb South Carolina's measles outbreak - why are measles cases on the rise across the country again?


President Trump decides to make a change – moving Kristi Noem out of the DHS Sec. cabinet position. Who is the next nominee?


March 5, 2026
03/05/2026

Iran War Coverage


March 3, 2026
03/03/2026

Tuesday is the first day of primaries


Iran latest - what's President Trump saying about the operations, and more international reaction


Texas weekend shooting investigation latest - authorities continue to look into whether it was terrorism related


President Trump news of the day


March 2, 2026
03/02/2026

DHS shutdown forces missed paychecks as immigration standoff deepens


Iran latest - US and Israel launch military operations against Iran 


Domestic reaction to Iran operations - what are lawmakers saying? 


Waymo to bring driverless cars to Chicago, eyes Midwest expansion


President Trump news of the day 


February 27, 2026
02/27/2026

House Republicans descend on Clintons' hometown for high-stakes Epstein probe grilling

 

Another round of diplomatic talks between US and Iran - any concrete plans announced?


Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm or suicide


Michigan Governor Whitmer says US-Canada bridge Trump threatened to block will open


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


February 26, 2026
02/26/2026


February 25, 2026
02/25/2026

Sec. of War Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over "illegal orders


Secretary Rubio heads to the Caribbean to meet with leaders about US policy in the region


What's the latest on the Artemis moon journey? When do they plan on attempting a launch again?


Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


February 24, 2026
02/24/2026

Northeast blizzard latest - what's the word on flights and power outages following the crippling storm? 


Tuesday marks the four year anniversary of the Russia Ukraine war – is a resolution anywhere in sight? 


Latest on the investigation into the Mar-a-Lago intruder who was shot and killed, 


A preview of President Trump's first State of the Union of his second term


Battle of Da Bears! Chicago organization pledges millions of dollars to keep the team local, as the Chicago Bears look...


February 23, 2026
02/24/2026

The Supreme Court rules against President Trump's tariffs


Northeast blizzard latest - how is the region and nationwide air travel doing?

 

President Trump directs agencies to release documents on aliens - any details out yet?


Fox Wheels - some auto insurance companies are using AI to help with claims


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


February 20, 2026
02/20/2026

The US has enough military assets in the region to launch strikes against Iran - but is President Trump ready to pull that trigger?


Florida planning to rename an airport after President Trump


Another week goes by, still nothing on the search for Nancy Guthrie


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY


February 19, 2026
02/19/2026

The US has enough military assets in the region to launch strikes against Iran - but is President Trump ready to pull that trigger?


Florida planning to rename an airport after President Trump


Another week goes by, still nothing on the search for Nancy Guthrie


PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY