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Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Edition

Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni takes another turn as questions grow about power, perception, and who really controls the narrative in Hollywood. We break down the latest developments and what they reveal about celebrity influence behind the scenes.

Plus, a smart and insightful conversation with Ashley Briana Eve on PR, branding, and how public figures shape (and protect) their image when the spotlight turns harsh.

And we zoom out to Taylor Swift, examining how she uses her fame, money, and cultural leverage to bulldoze through the Hollywood machine, rewriting the rules while everyone else scrambles to keep up.

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The Rush Hour — Morning Update

It's a packed morning on The Rush Hour. We break down the latest twists in Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni as both legal teams speak publicly following oral arguments, revealing where each side thinks the case is headed. Plus, Donald Trump rescinds the Canadian Prime Minister's proposed role in a peace treaty, even as that same Prime Minister delivers a viral speech that's wowing audiences around the world. And we cover the deeply troubling and despicable actions by ICE, after agents detain a five-year-old child, raising serious questions about policy, accountability, and humanity.

Today's topics:

• Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, lawyers for both sides speak out after oral arguments

• What the legal posturing signals about the strength of each case

• Trump abruptly rescinds Canada's Prime Minister from peace treaty talks

• The viral Canadian Prime Minister speech capturing global attention

• ICE detains a five-year-old boy, and why the story is sparking outrage

Fast updates, context you won't get anywhere else, and the stories driving the conversation—this is The Rush Hour.

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The Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Update

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The Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga takes another turn as a judge openly questions the lack of hard evidence, raising eyebrows about where this case is actually headed. We break down what was said in court, what wasn't presented, and why this could be a major problem for one side moving forward.

Plus, Donald Trump escalates his war on reality by suing pollsters whose numbers he doesn't like, setting off alarm bells across the political spectrum. We dig into what this lawsuit really means, whether it has any legal legs, and how it fits into a broader pattern of attacking institutions that deliver inconvenient facts.

Also in today's episode:

• The latest political chaos flying under the radar

• Why polling, perception, and power are colliding ahead of 2026

• How media narratives are being reshaped in real time

Fast, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore — let's get into it.

Rush Hour Podcast — Morning Edition

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Here's what we're breaking down today:

• Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: New developments suggest Taylor Swift's involvement may be far deeper than previously reported, raising fresh questions about influence, loyalty, and behind-the-scenes power plays.

• Taylor Swift Factor: Why Swift's alleged role could shift public perception — and possibly the legal strategy — in the Lively–Baldoni saga.

• Greenland Update: Trump's tariff threats appear to have been quietly tacoed, with mixed messaging and international confusion following the latest walk-back.

• White House Spin: Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt is getting called out for continuing to push claims critics say are flat-out false — and why the fact-checks are piling up.

• Big Picture: What all of this says about celebrity leverage, geopolitical posturing, and credibility in American politics.

Rush Hour — Afternoon Episode

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Today's afternoon Rush Hour is absolutely loaded 👀👇

• Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: New information drops about Taylor Swift's alleged involvement, raising fresh questions about what really went down behind the scenes

• The Birthing Scene Video: The newly released footage is sparking major debate online — what it shows, why it matters, and why people are reacting so strongly

• Trump at Davos: Donald Trump takes the world stage and somehow completely fumbles his renewed demand for Greenland, leaving global leaders stunned (and confused)

Fast takes, breaking updates, and the context you won't get from the headlines.

Rush Hour — Morning Episode

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• Explosive new twists in Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni as insane newly revealed text messages involving Taylor Swift enter the spotlight

• We break down what the messages allegedly show, why they matter, and how this could shift the legal and PR battle

• The Greenland saga escalates as global leaders speak out, international pressure mounts, and geopolitical tensions rise

• Why Greenland has become a flashpoint — and what the world's response signals moving forward

• Updates from the Minnesota war zone, with unrest, enforcement actions, and national attention intensifying

• What's happening on the ground and why it's becoming a major political storyline

The Rush Hour — Afternoon Edition

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• Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively heats up as new depositions drop, revealing absolute insanity behind the scenes and what it was really like on set

• Former Bachelor Colton Underwood is back in the spotlight on Traitors, and the internet is revisiting the wild drama from his original Bachelor season

• Trump reignites chaos with comments about Greenland, and a Danish politician goes fully unfiltered, telling him to go F himself

• Power, fame, ego, and international clapbacks — we break it all down with context and comedy