FULL EP | Clifton Powell just now learning how to love at 69; Shia LaBeouf gets assaulted in New Orleans bar; Whoopi Golberg speaks out about appearing in Epstein files; and More episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 43 MIN

FULL EP | Clifton Powell just now learning how to love at 69; Shia LaBeouf gets assaulted in New Orleans bar; Whoopi Golberg speaks out about appearing in Epstein files; and More

from The Morning Hustle Podcast · host Urban One Podcast Network

This episode of The Morning Hustle kicks off with a wild mix of celebrity revelations, unexpected confrontations, and headline‑grabbing rumors. The team dives into Clifton Powell’s heated podcast debate about generational trauma vs. accountability, where the 69‑year‑old actor admits he’s “just learning how to love.” His emotional confession sparks back‑and‑forth arguments about whether past family patterns excuse—or merely explain—adult behavior. The hosts dissect both sides, stressing that while trauma can shape us, accountability is the only way to break harmful cycles.  From there, the Lo’Down takes a chaotic turn as the crew covers Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras meltdown in New Orleans, where the actor was reportedly trying to play “celebrity bartender” before getting into a bar fight and ultimately being assaulted. Finally, the episode unpacks Whoopi Goldberg’s frustration over her name appearing in online chatter related to the Epstein files—a rumor she quickly shuts down by clarifying she never traveled with Epstein and that people are dragging her unfairly. With humor, hot takes, and plenty of disbelief, this episode offers a fast‑paced breakdown of the latest celebrity mess.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-morning-hustle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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