1-9-26 Friday Rush! Updates On Minnesota Tragedy & Interview With Special Guest Monte Mader Discussing Christian Nationalism & Deconstruction, Mamdani, James Talarico and how progressives are surging to help with affordability crisis.

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🎙️ Rush Hour — Afternoon Edition with Dave Neal

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• Candace Owens vs. Ben Shapiro — the conservative media feud explodes as new details surface about how and why things fully imploded

• Daily Wire exposed — a wild behind-the-scenes plan to smear Candace Owens comes to light, raising serious questions about media ethics and internal power struggles

• Minnesota tragedy — we break down the latest developments in the devastating incident that has sparked outrage, protests, and national attention

• Venezuela plot thickens — a sinister and escalating plan involving Venezuela, U.S. involvement, and global consequences you need to understand

• Political chaos, media warfare, and international intrigue — all in one jam-packed afternoon episode of The Rush Hour

Rush Hour Podcast — Morning Episode

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This morning's Rush Hour is dedicated to the shocking and still-unfolding case out of Minnesota, where a woman was killed in an incident involving ICE officials. We break down what we know so far, what remains unclear, and why this story has ignited national outrage. Hear the latest updates from the mayor and the governor, what the president had to say as pressure mounts from both sides, and how protests are erupting across the country in response. We also dig into the media framing, the political fallout, and what this moment could mean for immigration enforcement and public trust going forward.

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Rush Hour — Afternoon Edition: Scandals, Seizures & Shootings — Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni explodes into another legal battle with new filings and sealed court drama — what are they trying to hide and who's being protected? Plus, the U.S. pulls off a dramatic high-seas move, seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker tied to Venezuelan oil sanctions — why it matters in the broader sanctions fight. Then we break down growing government pressure on the press, from Pentagon reporting restrictions to White House "hall of shame" tactics aimed at reporters — is this shaming or chilling free speech? And in Minnesota, breaking news: an ICE agent fatally shot a civilian during a large federal immigration operation in Minneapolis — what we know, what's in dispute and how local leaders are reacting. Tune in for context, heat, and the stories behind the headlines.

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Rush Hour Podcast – Morning Edition

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Candace Owens versus Ben Shapiro heats up as Candace reveals details about a new show she says was created specifically to mock her—what's behind it, who's involved, and why this feud isn't cooling off anytime soon. We also break down Theo Von and Dave Smith responding to what they see as Trump's botching of the Epstein files, and why even longtime allies are raising eyebrows. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly fires back after Pete Hegseth's confrontational "you want a piece of me?" comment—what it means for civil-military leadership and the growing tensions inside conservative politics.

Rush Hour Podcast – Afternoon Edition

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Text messages take center stage in the escalating Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni saga, as new receipts suggest Baldoni believed he was being set up in a calculated trap. We break down what the messages show, what they don't, and how this public legal chess match could backfire on both sides.

Plus, major developments surrounding Rob Reiner and his family as his son appears to be positioning himself for trial—what's confirmed, what's speculation, and why the media narrative matters more than ever.

We also cover Stephen Miller fueling controversy after discussing whether Donald Trump would consider invading Greenland, the swift response from the United Nations, and what this rhetoric signals about future foreign policy flashpoints.

And finally, DHS reportedly cuts ties with Hilton Hotels—why the Department of Homeland Security is pulling back, what contracts are affected, and how politics and corporate America are colliding once again.

Rush Hour Podcast – Morning Edition

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Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro are officially at war, and the Daily Wire just made a move that many are calling dirty. We break down what the company allegedly did to Candace behind the scenes, why it escalated the feud, and how Candace is firing back publicly. Is this conservative media cannibalizing itself in real time?

Plus, Piers Morgan says he's owed $300,000 after claiming victory in a high-profile bet — but the other side isn't paying up. Did Piers actually win, or is this just another media spectacle?

And overseas tensions are heating up fast. We look at what new wars the U.S. may be sliding into, the blatant hypocrisy from political leaders who once claimed to be anti-war, and why cracks are forming inside the MAGA coalition as prominent voices turn on Donald Trump over the escalating Venezuelan conflict.

All that and more as we cut through the noise and get you up to speed — fast.

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Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Edition

Candace Owens is back in the headlines after reacting to the French president's first lady, as French authorities arrest 11 citizens for alleged cyberbullying. What does this unprecedented move mean for free speech, and how could it impact the defamation case the French first couple has filed against Owens? We break down the international legal stakes and why this story is bigger than just one commentator.

Plus, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in New York City to federal charges—what his appearance in U.S. court signals for international relations, sanctions, and accountability.

And Senator Mark Kelly, American hero and astronaut, fires back after the Secretary of Defense targets him and moves to dock his retirement pay. We explain why Kelly's response is resonating across party lines and what this means for civil-military norms and political retaliation.

Fast, furious, and unfiltered—this is Rush Hour.

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