3-16-26 Afternoon Rush - New Leaked Audio Used To Smear Justin Baldoni Team & Trump Ghosted On By Allies!
Release Date: 03/16/2026
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Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! It’s a packed Morning Rush as the drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni takes another turn—and the narrative isn’t lining up. Blake claims she was promised a sequel to It Ends With Us, but newly surfaced evidence and court arguments are raising serious questions about that version of events. Baldoni’s team is pushing back hard, calling parts of her claims speculative, especially when it comes to alleged damages tied to a sequel that was never officially confirmed (). With key claims already dismissed and the trial looming, the gap...
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Rush Hour Podcast – Afternoon Edition Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! Erica Kirk fires back. In today’s episode, Erika Kirk directly addresses Turning Point USA amid growing backlash and accusations, calling out what she says are outright lies being spread about her and her role in the movement. As tensions rise inside the conservative base, the question becomes: who’s telling the truth—and why now? We also bring major updates from the escalating conflict in Iran, as the war continues to dominate headlines and raise new concerns about U.S. involvement and global...
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Bonus Episode: Lunch Hour – Hegseth Grilled, Truth Unravels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces his first major congressional showdown since the war in Iran began—and it gets heated fast. Lawmakers press him on the skyrocketing cost of the conflict, lack of clear strategy, and whether the American public has been misled from the start. As tensions rise inside the hearing room, Hegseth doubles down, clashing with critics while dodging key questions. But when pressed on specifics, contradictions begin to surface—raising a bigger question: was this war sold on shaky facts? We break down...
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Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni just took a dramatic turn as the final pretrial hearing leaves everyone asking the same question… did Blake lie? With trial just weeks away, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni faced off in court over what evidence the jury will actually see—and what’s being left out. After major portions of Lively’s original claims were already dismissed, the focus now shifts to a high-stakes fight over retaliation, reputation, and massive financial damages. Baldoni’s legal team is pushing back aggressively, arguing that...
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Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! The FCC turns up the heat on late-night television as an investigation into Jimmy Kimmel and Disney raises serious questions about free speech, political pressure, and where the line gets drawn in comedy. Is this accountability—or something more chilling? Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly is back in the spotlight with a comparison that critics are calling wildly misleading. We break down what she said, why it’s being challenged, and how narratives like this continue to shape public perception. Plus, new developments surrounding the Epstein files add...
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Lunch Hour Podcast — Lunch Edition Donald Trump’s latest round of claims starts to unravel as new reporting exposes major inconsistencies in his narrative. We break down what’s real, what’s spin, and why it matters right now. Plus, Senator Lindsey Graham introduces a controversial bill that would tap U.S. taxpayer dollars for a $400 million ballroom project—raising serious questions about priorities, optics, and accountability. It’s a fast, focused midday update covering the headlines everyone’s talking about and the details you might’ve missed.
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Blake vs. Baldoni just got real… and LONG. Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! In today’s Rush Hour morning episode, we break down the latest developments in the escalating legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni as a judge signals this trial could stretch on for an entire month. What does that mean for both sides? More importantly—what are they trying to keep in (or OUT) of the courtroom before things officially kick off? We dive into the legal strategies unfolding behind the scenes, the mounting stakes, and how this timeline could impact public perception,...
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Afternoon Update: Trump Meltdown Over Kimmel Joke, War Escalation, Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Fallout Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! Donald and Melania Trump are demanding consequences after a late-night joke from Jimmy Kimmel set them off, with calls growing from their camp to have him fired. We break down what was said, why it struck a nerve, and how the backlash is playing out across media and politics. Plus, major updates on the ongoing war as tensions continue to rise, with new developments that could shift the trajectory of the conflict. And we’re following the...
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4-27-26 Bonus Lunch Ep - Trump GOES OFF On 60 Minutes In Wild Interview
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Rush Hour Morning Update — Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Sponsored by Hers. Go to to get started today! Shots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, turning a night meant to celebrate journalism into pure panic. Guests dove under tables, Secret Service rushed into action, and Donald Trump was evacuated as a heavily armed suspect attempted to breach security. We break down exactly what happened, what we know about the suspect, and how this incident fits into a growing pattern of political violence in America. Then—almost immediately—Trump and his allies...
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In today’s jam-packed afternoon episode, we break down the latest developments in the ongoing media war surrounding Justin Baldoni. Baldoni and his attorney Brian Friedman are once again being dragged into the headlines as a fresh smear campaign surfaces—this time targeting digital fixer Jed Wallace. We unpack what’s being alleged, why Baldoni’s name keeps getting pulled into these narratives, and how the online PR machine appears to be working overtime.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise overseas as the war in Iran escalates. We cover the latest developments, the geopolitical fallout, and how the situation is reshaping political alliances and media narratives back home.
Back in the world of conservative media, things are getting spicy. Megyn Kelly and Marjorie Taylor Green appear to be aligning in their criticism of Mark Levin, with both unloading on the radio host in a feud that’s lighting up the right-wing commentariat. We break down what was said, why this fight is happening now, and what it reveals about the fractures inside the movement.
And finally, we check in with White House press secretary Caroline Levitt—nicknamed “Kool-Aid Caroline”—after her latest comments on why other countries are allegedly “ghosting” the United States. Her explanation has people talking, and we’ll explain why the reaction online has been swift.
All that and more in today’s Rush Hour afternoon update. Buckle up.