The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

Breaking news: Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as Donald Trump's press secretary—but will remain in Trump's orbit as an outside adviser. We examine her sudden departure and what it says about the growing turmoil surrounding this administration.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for a record $12.5 billion to an ownership group led by Bob Iger and Jared Kushner's billionaire brother, Joshua Kushner. We break down why the deal—and the Kushner family's proximity to presidential power—raises serious questions about influence and corruption.
Plus, the latest developments in the Iran war and the growing political backlash at home, as progressive candidates surge against establishment Democrats who supported the conflict.

The results are in from last night's elections—and Mike Lindell is already crying foul. After losing his race, the MyPillow founder refused to concede and claimed there were mysterious "election irregularities."
Meanwhile, progressive candidates delivered several landslide victories across the country, while others came painfully close to pulling off major upsets. We're breaking down the biggest wins, the narrow losses, what the results reveal about the Democratic Party, and all the important updates from election night.

The Iran war takes another dangerous turn as the Houthis reportedly attack a Saudi Arabian ship, raising new fears about the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is painting a rosy picture of oil flowing out of the region—but the numbers may tell a very different story. We break down what's actually happening with oil shipments, why the situation remains so fragile, and what it could mean for Americans at the pump.
Plus, new polling is flashing warning signs for Republicans as Democrats continue to surge. Is the political tide turning even faster than expected? We dig into the latest numbers, what's driving the shift, and what it could mean heading into the midterms.
All that and more on the morning edition of The Rush Hour Podcast.

It's a packed afternoon edition of The Rush Hour Podcast as Donald Trump pulls a bizarre disappearing act—ducking out of Air Force One while seemingly using a crowd of reporters as a decoy. What exactly was he trying to avoid?
Then, the Mitch McConnell saga gets even uglier as his supporters mock journalists who are simply trying to get answers and seek the truth. We break down the outrage, the evasions, and why asking basic questions has apparently become controversial.
Plus, Trump sets his sights on Zohran Mamdani, ramping up his attacks on socialism as Mamdani's political profile continues to grow. Is the anti-socialism playbook still effective, or is Trump fighting a political battle from another era?
And finally, Jared Kushner takes an L on Sazan Island. We break down what happened, what Kushner wanted, and why the controversial project appears to have hit a major roadblock.
Four stories. Plenty of chaos. It's the afternoon edition of The Rush Hour Podcast.

The global oil crisis is getting worse, and the Trump administration still doesn't appear to have an answer. We break down the latest fallout from the crisis, what it could mean for Americans at the pump, and why Trump refuses to admit defeat as the pressure continues to build.
Plus, we've got another bizarre update from the White House reflecting pool saga. Why is Trump so determined to avoid admitting defeat over the reflecting pool? We break down the latest developments, the political theater surrounding it, and why this seemingly ridiculous story may perfectly capture a much bigger problem for the administration.
All that and more on the morning edition of The Rush Hour Podcast!