{"podcast":{"title":"Joey Hudson / Just The Truth","slug":"joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201","podcast_index_feed_id":6645201,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/joeyhudson/feed.xml","website_url":"https://Joeyhudson.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17282660/JDH_headshot_logo_zzaiyq.jpg","author":"Joey Hudson","episode_count":500,"summary":"In today’s head-spinning, fast-moving, confused world it’s easy to get lost in the sea of chaos. Joey’s “Just the Truth” podcast slows down the madness and cuts through the noise. For years you’ve listened to Joey on the radio now you can conveniently listen or watch on your computer, smartphone or tablet.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:19:50.564517+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201"},"episode":{"title":"WEEKEND: Why Your Favorite Local Restaurant May Be Closing in SC (Ep 719)","slug":"weekend-why-your-favorite-local-restaurant-may-be-closing-in-sc-ep-719","published_at":"2026-04-25T17:01:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201/weekend-why-your-favorite-local-restaurant-may-be-closing-in-sc-ep-719","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201","url":"https://Joeyhudson.podbean.com/e/weekend-why-your-favorite-local-restaurant-may-be-closing-in-sc-ep-719/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mjthgrtdf9phgr3j/Episode_719_WEEKEND_Chris_Smith742bl.mp3","summary":"Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson South Carolina lawmakers are hitting the brakes on a law that was supposed to save bars and restaurants—but instead may be driving them out of business. In this interview, we sit down with Chris Smith of the South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes… and why so many local establishments are struggling to survive. Over the past year, restaurant and bar owners across the Palmetto State have been hit with skyrocketing liquor liability insurance costs—forcing some to shut their doors for good. Now, state senators are proposing a one-year suspension of the law, calling it an “unmitigated disaster.” 👉 What went wrong?👉 Why aren’t insurance companies lowering rates?👉 And what happens next for small business owners in South Carolina? This is more than a policy debate—it’s about jobs, local economies, and the future of your hometown favorites. 🎙️ In this interview: The real impact of rising insurance costs Why last year’s reform didn’t work What lawmakers may do next Whether relief is coming for small businesses 📢 Stay Connected:👉 Join the mailing list: https://joeyhudson.com👉 Subscribe for daily updates: https://youtube.com/@joeyhudson 📱 Text the show on the Firmin Ford Text Line: 864-477-JOEY (5639) #SouthCarolina#SCNews#UpstateSC#GreenvilleSC#SpartanburgSC#CharlestonSC#ColumbiaSC#PalmettoState","meta_description":"Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson South Carolina lawmakers are hitting the brakes on a law that was supposed to save bars and restaurants—but instea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1068,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201/episodes/weekend-why-your-favorite-local-restaurant-may-be-closing-in-sc-ep-719/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joey-hudson-just-the-truth-6645201/weekend-why-your-favorite-local-restaurant-may-be-closing-in-sc-ep-719.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}