The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

Rush Hour – Afternoon Update
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Settlement talks are officially underway in Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, and the pressure is on. As both sides enter a settlement conference, tensions are sky-high — and fans are raising eyebrows after Ryan Reynolds reportedly failed to show up to support Blake at this critical stage. What does it mean? Is this case inching toward a deal, or are we headed for an all-out courtroom war?
Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, it was pure chaos as Attorney General Pam Bondi was grilled by members of Congress over lingering Epstein files questions. Lawmakers pressed her repeatedly, but she refused to give direct answers — fueling even more speculation and outrage. The hearing quickly spiraled into political mayhem, with accusations flying and tempers flaring.
We break down:
What today's Baldoni–Lively settlement conference could signal

Ryan Reynolds' noticeable absence and what insiders are saying

The most explosive moments from Pam Bondi's Epstein hearing

Why the unanswered questions are only making things worse

Buckle up — it's a high-stakes afternoon of Hollywood drama and Washington dysfunction.

Rush Hour – Morning Episode
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Settlement talks are back on as Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni head into another pivotal day in their legal showdown. Could this case actually wrap before the end of the day — or are we headed straight for a prolonged courtroom battle? We break down what's happening behind the scenes, what leverage each side may have, and what a last-minute deal would really mean.
Plus, major movement on the Epstein files as new pressure mounts and fresh details surface. We'll get you caught up on what's changed — and who's suddenly talking.
We also cover new developments involving ICE, the political fallout surrounding enforcement policies, and how immigration continues to dominate headlines.
On the global stage, the Olympics deliver fresh drama, standout performances, and a few eyebrow-raising moments you won't want to miss.
And finally, Republicans signal a new push to investigate big money and political influence — is this serious oversight or strategic optics?
In this episode:
Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni settlement talks resume

Could the trial end today?

New Epstein files updates

ICE policy and enforcement developments

Olympics highlights and controversies

GOP effort to investigate big money

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Epstein files, ICE updates, Olympics news, Republican investigation, big money politics, celebrity legal drama, immigration policy, Rush Hour Podcast

Rush Hour Podcast – Afternoon Update
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Candace Owens is torching the Super Bowl halftime show and turning her fire toward Turning Point USA, calling out what she sees as hypocrisy inside the conservative movement. We break down Jesse Watters' truly awful take on Bad Bunny and why it's blowing up online. Plus, more developments in the Epstein files — including evidence that Trump flat-out lied — and a roundup of the latest Olympics updates and surprising fun facts you probably missed.
Fast, unfiltered, and right on time — let's get into it.

Morning Rush Hour Podcast — Today's Headlines
Candace Owens grills TPUSA over their halftime show and puts conservative culture wars back under the microscope

Kid Rock fires back at critics and defends his singing after halftime backlash

Megyn Kelly goes scorched earth on Bad Bunny and the cultural divide around the Super Bowl performance

New Epstein files updates raise fresh questions about who knew what — and when

Olympics fun facts you didn't know you needed to start your morning (and immediately flex on friends)

Fast takes, culture clashes, political heat, and a little fun before the coffee kicks in.
 
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The Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Episode
• Travis Kelce is reportedly annoyed with Ryan Reynolds, and the internet is spiraling over what went wrong between the double-date power couples • Jake Paul suddenly starts backtracking on his Bad Bunny comments — was it a misunderstanding or damage control? • Growing bipartisan pressure and public outrage over the continued delay in releasing the Epstein files • Why calls for transparency are getting louder — and who benefits from the silence • Plus, rapid-fire headlines, cultural chaos, and the stories everyone will be talking about tonight
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