The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

This morning on The Rush Hour, I'm sharing my Wall Street Journal feature highlighting my coverage of Clayton Echard and the fight for accountability. Plus, we're catching up on the Macklemore fiasco, the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade war, and the latest developments in the war in Iran. Grab your coffee—there's plenty to unpack.

On this afternoon's episode of The Rush Hour, Dave Neal breaks down the fallout from Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour and the debate over politics, music, and speaking out. Plus, updates on the war in Iraq as a looming oil crisis raises questions about gas prices and the global economy. Catch up with Dave's sharp commentary and a little comic relief.

The global oil crisis is deepening—and the economic fallout could soon hit your wallet. We break down the latest developments, what surging energy prices could mean for gas, heating and the wider economy, plus new updates in Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran's tour is thrown into chaos as his openers and members of his band reportedly cancel. We've got the latest on what's happening and why. All that and more on the morning edition of The Rush Hour Podcast.

A major controversy is erupting after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour—and now Ed Sheeran is speaking out as children's educator Ms. Rachel condemns his decision. We break down the growing backlash, plus the latest developments in the escalating war in the Middle East. Also, Pete Hegseth faces mounting pressure as lawmakers prepare to vote this week on an effort to impeach him. All that and more on the afternoon edition of The Rush Hour Podcast.

Good morning! Mitch McConnell has finally returned to the Senate after a three-month absence—and yes, he is alive. We're also covering the escalating U.S.–Canada economic trade war as retaliatory tariffs threaten American businesses, workers and consumers. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife confirm that a Russian oligarch closely associated with Vladimir Putin helped fund their lavish wedding celebration. Is this simply a generous gift between friends—or foreign influence and corruption hiding in plain sight? Let's break it all down.