Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Episode

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Donald Trump is under fire after posting a bizarre AI-generated image of himself as Jesus—and his excuse might be even stranger than the post itself. Critics across the board aren't buying it, and now the Catholic Church is stepping in, calling out what many see as deeply offensive and inappropriate.

We break down the fallout as the clash between Donald Trump and Pope Francis escalates into a full-blown "President vs. Pope" moment. Trump refuses to apologize, doubling down despite growing backlash from religious leaders and political figures alike.

Is this just another headline-grabbing stunt, or has Trump crossed a line that even his supporters can't defend? We unpack the reaction, the response from the Vatican, and why this controversy feels different.

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Donald Trump vs. the Pope?! This one escalates fast.

• Donald Trump unloads on the Pope, calling him "weak on crime" in a shocking attack
• Why Trump is targeting the Catholic Church now—and what sparked the comments
• The Pope fires back with a measured but pointed response
• The deeper clash: politics, morality, and influence on the global stage
• How supporters on both sides are reacting to the growing feud
• What this back-and-forth says about religion entering the 2026 political spotlight

This isn't just a headline—it's a cultural collision you won't want to miss.

Rush Hour Podcast — Morning Episode

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Blake vs Baldoni heats up, global tensions spike, and political chaos ramps up fast. Here's what we're covering today:

• Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
  • Blake Lively pushes to block key evidence from being shown at trial
  • Legal strategy revealed: what she doesn't want the jury to see — and why it could change everything
  • Justin Baldoni's potential response and how this shapes the courtroom battle ahead
• Trump & Strait of Hormuz Escalation
  • Donald Trump reportedly moves to block the Strait of Hormuz
  • What this means for global oil supply, military tension, and the risk of a wider war
  • Allies and critics react as stakes skyrocket
• Swalwell Governor Run + Bombshell Accusations
  • Eric Swalwell eyes a run for governor
  • New accusations emerge — are they political attacks or something more serious?
  • How this could impact California politics and his national profile
• The Vatican Speaks Out
  • Pope Francis and senior Cardinals publicly condemn the war
  • Calls for peace grow louder from the Catholic Church
  • The global moral pressure building against continued conflict

Fast-moving headlines, high-stakes drama, and the stories everyone's about to be talking about — all in one place.