Closing Argument with Walter Hudson
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsClosing Argument with Walter Hudson, every weeknight from 9p-11p on Twin Cities News Talk AM1130 and 103.5 FM!
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Episodes
Freelance Friday On A Thursday
July 06, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter reminds us that Democrats are still trying to crap on the 4th of July celebrations, then opens the show to caller-led topics.
What's So Great About Diversity Anyway?
July 04, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe Episcopal church has now taken the stance that God is gender neutral, and Walter is not having any of it or the 'willful ignorance.' The dangerous path the Left is on and how it will end in violence. The final death blow to affirmative action policies. And the canary in the coal mine that is Europe and their open border policies.
#WalkAway and the Democratic Implosion
July 03, 2018 04:59 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter reveals why Democrats are stepping away from their own movement.
The Value of a Job vs. Tariffs
June 29, 2018 04:37 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter leads off by talking about the Supreme Court, then leads a discussion on how tariffs are costing American jobs.
What Does The Future Hold For The Country?
June 28, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter looks into the crystal ball following the announced retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and the primary victory of socialist candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Pushing The Immigration Issue (w/ DFL Senate Candidate Steve Carlson)
June 27, 2018 04:23 - 1 hour - 1 ByteSteve Carlson joins Walter to discuss immigration, Sharia Law and tariffs.
The Right Robin Hood
June 26, 2018 02:41 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMinneapolis police force vs the chief? The Sarah Huckabee Sanders debacle and the (non existent) right to refuse anyone service. A lack of moral character is what will keep us from a civil war. What exactly is the solution to illegal immigration? A caller poses an interesting question for Walter. And spoiler alert: the new Jurassic Park sucked.
Making Minnesota Great Again
June 23, 2018 03:17 - 1 hour - 1 ByteBob Anderson, US Senate candidate, joins Walter in studio and makes his pledge to Minnesotans. They discuss everything from campaign financing, marijuana legalization, and the Duluth Trump rally. Also, the blatant lies of the media and the surprising success of America under the Trump administration.
Immigration Only Tip of the Iceberg
June 22, 2018 06:24 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAs the nation's attention remains fixed on immigration policy, we neglect the broader context in which that policy is chosen. What if we reformed our laws from the bottom up to affect true liberty throughout society? What if there was no welfare state?
Trump Rallies In Duluth And The Immigration Debate Continues
June 21, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteInitial reaction from the Trump rally in Duluth with the help of Sam Sansevere, then Walter continues the discussion on immigration from a libertarian perspective.
The Immigration Question
June 20, 2018 04:41 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter explores the stories surrounding the separation of children from migrant families at the border.
Having All The Answers (w/ Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Jerry Trooien)
June 16, 2018 04:33 - 1 hour - 1 ByteIndependent U.S. Senate candidate Jerry Trooien gives his take on the issues of the election and tries to find a middle ground.
Integrity Matters In Voting And Golf
June 15, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDan McGrath from the MN Voter's Alliance joins to discuss the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling on voter rights.
Taking Calls On North Korea
June 14, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter welcomes the listeners' opinions on Trump's deal with North Korea.
Why Optimism Matters To Conservatives
June 12, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter examines the reason for suicide and why it's okay to be optimistic about the conservative worldview.
Challenging Conservative Dogma
June 10, 2018 14:14 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter goes down a list of eight dogmatic positions prevalent among professing conservatives and challenges the logic of each. If the role of government is truly as our Founding Fathers envisioned it - preserving the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, do certain modern conservative positions measure up to that standard?
Threat To America: Islam and the War On Drugs
June 08, 2018 04:31 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter gives his side of the debate that never happened, and then dispels the conservative argument on the war on drugs.
The Law Is Looming (w/ AG candidate Doug Wardlow)
June 07, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter talks about the Minnesota Attorney General's race with GOP-endorsed candidate Doug Wardlow, then he wonders why the Supreme Court can't rise to the occasion on the cake case.
Kip and Max Save Closing Argument
June 06, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter brings the "inside baseball" knowledge of Kip Charles and Max Rymer in to break down the frenzied weekend of state party conventions.
What Happens When You Feed A Puppy To A Turtle
June 02, 2018 04:26 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter discusses his past experiences at the GOP State Convention and breaks news on candidate endorsements as he freestyles on topics related to Roseanne Barr, Solo, and causal animal cruelty.
Mary, Giuliani and Stephens
June 01, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMinnesota GOP Gubernatorial candidate Mary Giuliani Stephens joins the program before the Republican State Convention to make her pitch for the party's endorsement.
Johnson, Newberger and Adults
June 01, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter continues his pre-convention blitz by hosting candidates Jeff Johnson and Jim Newberger on the program.
INTERVIEW: Phillip Parrish, GOP candidate for MN Governor
May 30, 2018 04:51 - 18 minutes - 1 BytePhillip Parrish makes his pitch for the MN GOP endorsement as the convention nears.
Full Show: Housley, Parrish and Solo
May 30, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteGOP candidates Karin Housley and Phillip Parrish join the show for the first hour, then Walter gives his review of the new Solo film.
Is Slavery A Choice?
May 25, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter finally gets around to talking about Kanye West, then rants about Millennials and airlines.
An Evening Of Short Rants
May 24, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter tries to coach himself into truncating his rants so he can get them all in. Covered tonight: vetoes, Twitter, bathrooms, football, Edina, SPLC and tariffs.
The Radio Bandits (w/ MN House candidate Eric Mortensen)
May 23, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 1 ByteEric Mortensen, GOP candidate for House District 55A, explains how he stole his party's primary election. Then, Walter explains how the cops stole from him,
Twin Cities News Talk 1130
May 19, 2018 03:45 - 1 hour - 1 ByteYet another school shooting claims the lives of 10 in Texas. The conversation steers into gun control, and Walter voices his displeasure with the public school system overall and upsets a caller. A little light abortion talk, and the problem with the latest Star Wars, Han Solo installment.
Sticks & Stones
May 18, 2018 03:37 - 1 hour - 1 ByteTrump haters and supporters will not like what Walter has to say. Integration vs racism, the callers weigh in. The shocking death of a 7 year old Plymouth boy after finding a loaded handgun. Walter doesn't care about racism, and here's why. Minnesota daycares are funding terrorism? Yes and no. Governor Dayton's veto of the tax bill.
Bonding With the GOP Governor's Race (w/ Jake Duesenberg & Doug Wardlow)
May 17, 2018 00:50 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe topics of bonding and immigration seem to stick around, and Walter brings in a couple of friends to explain why they're important issues.
Bonding Bill And Immigration
May 15, 2018 04:48 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter tells us why the MN GOP is wrong about the bonding bill and continues the conversation on immigration.
Immigrants And Collectivist Conservatives
May 11, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter opens the floor to a caller-led discussion on immigration, which then exposes a key flaw in conservative ideology.
Cycling Down The Path Where Nothing Is True
May 10, 2018 04:56 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAn hour-long discussion on bicycling ne'er-do-wells leads down the path of discovering truth, or lack thereof, among conservatives.
The Value of Family
May 09, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter talks about why it's important to put your family first, then gives his take on Trump's withdrawal from the Iran deal and the latest developments in the Minnesota governor's race.
The Drug War And Freedom
May 04, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe topic of prison reform sparks a conversation on the war on drugs and personal freedom while a story on teacher pay leads to a discussion on economic freedom.
The Stories Continue
May 03, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter examines the continuing fallout from the Chinese prom dress, highway protest bills and the Trump-Russia allegations.
A Kid's Perspective On Protest And Cultural Appropriation
May 02, 2018 04:42 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter shares what it's like to take your kids to a gun rally and why kids shouldn't have to worry about what they wear to prom.
Gun Owners and Slave Owners (w/ Bryan Strawser)
April 27, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 1 ByteBryan Strawser of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus stops by to promote an upcoming rally. Meanwhile, Walter believes the real owners are on the left.
Objectivism and Superheroes: What More Could A Libertarian Want?
April 26, 2018 05:02 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter takes a "Whatever Wednesday" approach to the episode by starting out with individualism, soaring to superheroes and ending wherever the road takes him.
Government's Intervening Effect
April 25, 2018 04:33 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWhat happens when the government gets involved? It gets to tell you what to do.
Is Objectivism The Cure For Racism? (w/ Andrew Bernstein & Melissa Katragadda)
April 24, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter brings some friends to explain why collectivism is not the answer to the country's apparent racial strife.
Freestyle Friday Is Back
April 21, 2018 02:34 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe school walkouts continue. Blow back from last night's topic, a political meeting being held at a local Islamic Center. Callers weigh in on the possible double standard placed on Muslim places of worship. Walter takes the time to set a few things straight. And the latest news in the Starbucks controversy.
Republicans Are Doing What?? (w/ Zavier Bicott & Nick Morgan)
April 20, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter welcomes Nick Morgan, candidate for Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus, the organization of which has a radical idea for a meeting spot.
Separation Of Church, State, and Education
April 19, 2018 04:41 - 1 hour - 1 ByteA proposal to have an "In God We Trust Sign" in schools gets the audience going, then Walter is surprised that he agrees with Neil Gorsuch siding with liberals.
A Republican Perspective (w/ Aly Eichman & Jim Newberger)
April 18, 2018 04:29 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMN Young Republicans Chair Aly Eichman joins Walter, then GOP Senate candidate Jim Newberger stops by.
Syria Insanity (w/ guest co-host Neil Lynch)
April 14, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWalter and Neil poo-poo the news of Syrian airstrikes then dive into a discussion about Libertarians, pollution, radio content and superheros.
The Losing Continues In The Culture War
April 13, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 1 ByteFrom bathrooms to beats to books, conservatives continue to give ground in the cultural and political spheres.
Firings, Facebook, and Free Speech
April 12, 2018 04:46 - 1 hour - 1 ByteCan Trump fire Mueller? Is Facebook infringing on your free speech? Walter ponders these questions.
FBI Raids and Governor Race
April 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe FBI's raid of Michael Cohen is a big step up. Meanwhile, Walter wonders what's the value in investing political capital in Tim Pawlenty.
Taking On Civil Asset Forfeiture (w/ Zavier Bicott & Lee McGrath)
April 10, 2018 04:37 - 1 hour - 1 ByteRepublican Liberty Caucus Chairman Zavier Bicott and Managing Attorney of the Institute for Justice Lee McGrath stop by to talk about an issue that you may not have heard about.