2-12-26 Afternoon Rush - Blake v Justin Day 2 Settlement Hearing & Olympics Updates & More Trump/Epstein

Rush Hour Podcast – Afternoon Episode Sponsored by Wix. Go to wix dot com slash harmony to create a new site today! Sponsored by Quince. Go to quince dot com slash rushhour for free shipping and 365 day returns! Go to rushhourwithdave.com for tickets to my upcoming Asheville NC, Stamford CT and Boston shows! It's day two of Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, and the tension inside the courtroom is building — but Blake herself is nowhere to be seen. We break down why she's absent, what her legal team is signaling, and whether this strategy helps or hurts her case as the drama escalates. Plus, outrage in the Olympic world after a Ukrainian athlete is reportedly disqualified following a powerful tribute honoring fallen Ukrainians. Was it a political violation or a heroic act that crossed Olympic rules? We unpack what happened and why the backlash is growing. On Capitol Hill, Nancy Mace makes headlines for forcefully standing up for Epstein's victims — cutting through partisan noise and demanding accountability. Meanwhile, Senator Mark Kelly scores a major political win over Pete Hegseth in a clash that could have bigger implications moving forward. All that and more in a packed afternoon breakdown. In this episode: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Day Two courtroom drama Why Blake Lively isn't at the courthouse Ukrainian Olympian disqualified after tribute controversy Nancy Mace speaks out for Epstein's victims Mark Kelly defeats Pete Hegseth in political showdown The ripple effects behind today's biggest headlines Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Ukrainian Olympian, Nancy Mace, Epstein victims, Mark Kelly, Pete Hegseth, Olympics controversy, courtroom drama, political news