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Yesterday · 53 min
Justin Timberlake's TELL-ALL. Election Day: Reckoning Day For Trump?| Billy Bush
Justin Timberlake's upcoming four-part Apple documentary is already raising big questions about Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and the scandals that have followed the former NSYNC superstar. Will Timberlake finally address Britney's explosive memoir, their controversial breakup, his DUI arrest, and the infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show wardrobe malfunction? Billy Bush was there that night and shares his perspective on the Janet Jackson controversy as the reported tell-all documentary takes shape. On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, it's also Election Day 2026, and Donald Trump faces a potential midterm election backlash as Democrats battle Republicans for control of Congress. Billy breaks down Trump's bizarre final campaign speech, the explosive Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, and Democrat Haley Stevens' stunning endorsement reversal. Plus, fireworks erupt in the Lindsay Clancy murder case as defense attorney Kevin Reddington clashes with Judge William Sullivan over a controversial juror, a possible retrial, and the next court hearing. In London, a mysterious well-known man fights to prevent The Guardian and ITN from publishing serious sexual misconduct allegations he denies, while a judge's ruling raises questions about when his identity could become public. Convicted murderer Christa Pike releases an emotional statement following her botched Tennessee execution and fights prison officials over solitary confinement. In Hollywood news, Brad Pitt's daughter Vivienne legally drops his last name, Jessica Alba deletes her controversial Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan Halloween costume post, and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ delivers another shocking elimination, Derek Hough controversy, and perfect scores. From Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears to Donald Trump, true crime, celebrity scandals, and breaking courtroom drama, Billy Bush covers the stories everyone's talking about. #JustinTimberlake #BritneySpears #JanetJackson #BillyBush #LindsayClancy #ChristaPike #DonaldTrump #ElectionDay2026 #DWTS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 1 hr
Trump's MIDTERM MELTDOWN, El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens & Election CHAOS w/ Jessica Yellin | Billy Bush
Election Day 2026 is almost here, and Billy Bush is joined by former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin of News Not Noise for a wide-ranging breakdown of the midterm elections, Donald Trump, and the biggest Senate races in America. Could a Democratic blue wave reshape Congress, or will election fraud allegations and legal challenges dominate the aftermath? Billy and Jessica examine the explosive Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, the controversy surrounding Haley Stevens and allegations of antisemitism, and the Texas showdown between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, including questions about the Bush family's political loyalties. They also tackle Susan Collins in Maine, Mary Peltola and the bizarre battle of the two Dan Sullivans in Alaska, and California's governor race featuring Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Plus, Billy shares a revealing personal story about Donald Trump from their Access Hollywood days. Before the interview, Billy covers the latest Lindsay Clancy court hearing and possible retrial, new developments in the Amy Griffin and Joleene Altum lawsuit involving “The Tell” and Penguin Random House, Martha Stewart's controversial Halloween costume, and allegations involving Thomas Markle. It's a packed election-eve edition of Hot Mics with Billy Bush. #BillyBush #Midterms2026 #DonaldTrump #JessicaYellin #Election2026 #LindsayClancy #AmyGriffin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 1 hr 15 min
Steve Hilton Goes SCORCHED EARTH on California, Amy Griffin Bombshell, Midterm Drama | Billy Bush
The Amy Griffin controversy takes another explosive turn on Hot Mics with Billy Bush as content creator KatyinKC joins Billy to reveal disturbing anonymous messages she says threatened her children amid her investigation into Griffin's bestselling memoir, “The Tell.” Billy breaks down new developments in the Amy Griffin lawsuits, Joleene Altum's appeal involving Penguin Random House, and a blistering New York Post column questioning Griffin's story. Then a major development in the Lindsay Clancy case as Patrick Clancy's attorney suggests Lindsay could testify in his civil lawsuit against her healthcare providers — only for her attorney, Kevin Reddington, to publicly dispute that claim. Plus, California governor candidate Steve Hilton joins Billy for a fiery interview about Xavier Becerra, Gavin Newsom's California, homelessness, government spending, election integrity, and what Hilton calls the state's “corrupt machine.” Billy also tackles Donald Trump's approval ratings, the 2026 midterm elections, the bizarre Alaska Senate race involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan, and the Karen Bass–Nithya Raman showdown for mayor in Los Angeles. Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush for exclusive interviews, breaking news, true crime, politics, and unfiltered commentary. #AmyGriffin #SteveHilton #BillyBush #LindsayClancy #CaliforniaGovernor #Midterms2026 #Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 28 · 58 min
Alexander Brothers Sentencing, Amy Griffin Fallout, Elizabeth Holmes Doc & DWTS SHOCKER | Billy Bush
The Alexander brothers are headed to federal prison for 30 years each, but what did the Peacock documentary leave out? On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Emma Schwartz, director of The Wolves of Real Estate, joins Billy with an inside account of the Alexander brothers' sentencing, the emotional victim impact statements, Judge Valerie Caproni's decision, and disturbing evidence that never made it into the documentary. Schwartz reveals a previously unaired text exchange involving Oren Alexander, discusses allegations dating back to the brothers' school years, and examines how wealth, privilege, and power shaped the case against Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander. Billy also questions why the brothers received 30-year sentences rather than life in prison. Plus, Dancing with the Stars delivers a dramatic Horror Night double elimination as Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson are sent home, while Val Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba share a surprising reconciliation after their controversy. Billy weighs in on Val's return, Jenna Johnson's performance, and Connor Wood's Jennifer Lawrence connection. Then, Katie Rosman's son Ari Ehrlich fires back with a sharp, funny Substack essay amid the Amy Griffin The Tell controversy, including allegations involving his younger sister that Griffin denies. Billy also breaks down the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything and Billy Evans' controversial shower scene, Barack Obama's latest Donald Trump joke ahead of the midterms, Chrishell Stause and G Flip's reported breakup, and the World Series. Subscribe for celebrity news, true crime, breaking headlines, exclusive interviews, and Billy's unfiltered take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 28 · 48 min
Reacting to Donald Trump's CRAZY 1300 Word Tirade On Bill Maher + Alexander Brothers Sentencing Day
Donald Trump is UNGLUED! President Trump unleashes an extraordinary 1,300-word social media rant attacking Bill Maher, HBO, and their private White House meetings, and Billy Bush is breaking it all down on Hot Mics with Billy Bush. From Trump's accusations about Maher's ratings and alleged drinking to his bizarre claims about a laugh machine, Billy examines the explosive feud as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Plus, sentencing day for the Alexander brothers in their federal sex trafficking case. Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander, and Tal Alexander face potential life sentences as emotional victim impact statements unfold in a New York courtroom. Billy examines the disturbing text messages revealed at trial, allegations of a smear campaign targeting their accusers, reported efforts to secure a presidential pardon, and Peacock's shocking true crime documentary, ‘The Wolves of Real Estate.’ Also today, new allegations involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein emerge in a report from House Judiciary Committee Democrats, with the White House denying the accusations. The Amy Griffin scandal intensifies as Billy revisits Semafor's reporting on allegations that the billionaire author of "The Tell" attempted to retaliate against New York Times journalist Katie Rosman's children, allegations Griffin strongly denies. On the entertainment front, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ heads into a dramatic double elimination on Halloween-themed Horror Night, while Connor Wood's viral exchange with Jennifer Lawrence takes social media by storm. Billy and producer Lauren Mincer Clark also discuss celebrity beauty brands, Lindsay Lohan, Blake Lively, and the latest Hollywood headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Meghan Markle HAD to Know Her Father's Dark Secret: Billy Bush on Royal Family SCANDAL
On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, explosive allegations involving Thomas Markle put Meghan Markle and the royal family back in the headlines as authorities in the Philippines investigate reported evidence, Thomas Markle Jr. speaks out, and Samantha Markle defends her father. Billy examines Meghan Markle's response, the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and Prince William, and how Kate Middleton continues to navigate the royal spotlight. Plus, Billy takes a hard look at Peacock's The Wolves of Real Estate documentary about the Alexander brothers — Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander, and Tal Alexander — ahead of their sentencing. And there's a major new development in the Amy Griffin controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell, as journalist Ben Smith reports new allegations involving New York Times reporter Katie Rosman, her children, and the fallout from the reporting by Katie Rosman and Elizabeth Egan. Billy revisits his own confrontation with Amy Griffin at a Hawaii wedding and the ongoing legal battle involving Joleen Altum. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy Bush breaks down Donald Trump versus Barack Obama, the battle for control of Congress, and the controversial Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur. Billy also weighs in on Mike Rogers, James Talarico, Ken Paxton, Steve Hilton, California politics, and Kalshi's prediction markets for the House elections. Then actress and comedian Nicole Travolta joins Billy for a hilarious interview after winning the Elizabeth Holmes lookalike competition in New York City. Nicole discusses her viral Elizabeth Holmes impersonation, Nathan Fielder's new film ‘You Can See Everything,’ her impressions of Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Hough, and her famous uncle John Travolta, sharing personal family memories, stories about his private airplane, and her dream of joining ‘Saturday Night Live.’ It's another packed episode of Hot Mics with Billy Bush, covering breaking celebrity news, Hollywood scandals, royal family drama, true crime, politics, and pop culture. #meganmarkle #thomasmarkle #kate #katemiddletonnews #princewilliam #princeharry #thewolvesofrealestate #alexanderbrothers #amygriffin #thetell Hot Mics is LIVE, Monday through thursday at 12pm EST/9am Pacific on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 21 · 57 min
Blake Lively's Deadline LOOMS! Ryan Reynolds' Explosive Texts|Billy Bush
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle heats up as a federal judge sets an October 30 deadline for outstanding court documents, raising questions about what new evidence and celebrity communications could emerge. On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy digs into Ryan Reynolds' explosive private text messages involving Matt Damon, Colleen Hoover and Hollywood power players. Plus, Dancing with the Stars drama continues as Carrie Ann Inaba faces backlash over Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension, controversial DWTS scoring and a surprise no-elimination night. Billy and Lauren break down Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr.'s performances, Tyler Cameron's emotional tribute to his late mother and baby announcement, and Julia Stiles' touching tribute to Heath Ledger. Meanwhile, breaking news in the Nick Reiner murder case as the hearing over unsealing grand jury records is pushed to January 2027, while questions remain about attorney Alan Jackson's possible return. Billy also reveals new developments in Amy Griffin's legal battle surrounding her memoir The Tell, including a request for hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. Plus, Billy examines allegations and reported investigations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, who denies wrongdoing, and the Texas Senate showdown between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, including Neil Bush's surprising public support for Talarico and Donald Trump's role in the midterm elections. #blakelivelydrama #ryanrenolds #dwts #ilhanomar #podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 20 · 50 min
DWTS SUSPENDS Val Chmerkovskiy Over Will Smith Joke! Carrie Ann Inaba Drama Explodes
Dancing with the Stars drama EXPLODES as Val Chmerkovskiy is sidelined following a controversial Will Smith joke defending his wife, Jenna Johnson! On Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy blasts ABC over the DWTS controversy involving judge Carrie Ann Inaba, her reported HR complaint, Harry Shum Jr.'s controversial lift, and rumors of a shocking no-elimination night. Plus, breaking news about Christina Applegate's reported MS misdiagnosis, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein romance rumors, and new developments in the Amy Griffin controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell as TMZ and the Daily Mail pick up Billy's explosive wedding confrontation story. Then Billy welcomes film critic Scott “Movie” Mantz for a revealing discussion of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, starring Amanda Seyfried and directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. From the Theranos scandal and Billy Evans to Hollywood secrets, celebrity controversies, and breaking entertainment news, it's another unfiltered episode of Hot Mics with Billy Bush! #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars #ValChmerkovskiy #CarrieAnnInaba #BillyBush #HotMics #ChristinaApplegate #JenniferLopez #AmyGriffin #ElizabethHolmes #AmandaSeyfried #NathanFielder #CelebrityNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 19 · 1 hr 4 min
Amy Griffin Confronts Billy Bush At Jen Meyer's Hawaii Wedding!
Amy Griffin CONFRONTS Billy Bush at a star-studded Hawaii wedding, and the explosive controversy surrounding her bestselling memoir The Tell is far from over! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy reveals his firsthand account of a heated encounter with Amy Griffin at Jennifer Meyer's wedding, where Demi Moore and Amy's husband, John Griffin, were also present. Billy breaks down the ongoing legal battle between Griffin and former classmate Joleene Altum, who alleges that details of her childhood sexual abuse were appropriated for The Tell, along with new questions surrounding MDMA-assisted recovered memories, Oprah Winfrey's endorsement, The New York Times investigation, and allegations of intimidation, legal threats, and efforts to silence critics. Plus, a stunning new development in the O.J. Simpson murder case: a New York Times investigation raises questions about Joey Ippolito, a possible witness or accomplice in the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, after his brother Sam Ippolito comes forward with a disputed account. Billy also tackles the latest Dancing with the Stars controversy involving Val Chmerkovskiy's reported suspension, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jenna Johnson, and Alan Bersten, along with new Diddy prison transfer reports, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein dating speculation, and violent protests in Paris. From Hollywood scandals and celebrity feuds to true crime mysteries, breaking entertainment news, and exclusive behind-the-scenes revelations, Billy Bush delivers the stories everyone is talking about—uncensored and unfiltered on Hot Mics with Billy Bush! #AmyGriffin #TheTell #BillyBush #HotMics #JoleeneAltum #amygriffin #OJSimpson #NicoleBrownSimpson #RonGoldman #DancingWithTheStars #DWTS #ValChmerkovskiy #Diddy #CelebrityNews #TrueCrime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 15 · 53 min
Hayden Panettiere 911 Call, Kelly Clarkson Drama & Texas Election SHOCKER
A chilling Hayden Panettiere 911 call, Kelly Clarkson's $15,000 singing bird controversy, and a Texas Senate race that could turn the political world upside down! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy reacts to the emergency call surrounding Hayden Panettiere's reported death and raises questions about Brian Hickerson's actions. Plus, the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play Brooklyn magic shop feud takes another turn, with artist Bliss Kolb emerging as the unexpected winner. Billy also tackles reports surrounding Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, Shane Gillis' controversial Saturday Night Live monologue and the backlash from Ego Nwodim, Cecily Strong and Dan Levy. Then it's Donald Trump, JD Vance, James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, and the explosive 2026 Texas Senate election. And don't miss Billy's exclusive interview with comedians Julia Jasunas and Mandy Martino, who say an AI-generated Instagram influencer is stealing their stand-up jokes and going viral while Meta does little to stop it. #HaydenPanettiere #KellyClarkson #BillyBush #HotMics #ShaneGillis #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton #DonaldTrump #RJ Mitte #ArtificialIntelligence #CelebrityNews #BreakingNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 14 · 54 min
Kelly 'Karen' Clarkson vs The Art Of Play. We Have The Footage!
Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn magic shop takes another dramatic turn as newly released surveillance footage raises fresh questions about her explosive confrontation over a $15,000 singing bird! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy breaks down the latest developments in the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play controversy, including the shop owner's claims of harassment and the viral video fueling the debate over who's telling the truth. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly injured in a prison fight, a horrifying Six Flags Goliath roller coaster tragedy raises serious amusement park safety concerns, and shocking 911 audio emerges from the reported botched execution of convicted killer Christa Pike. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy takes on Donald Trump and JD Vance's increasingly controversial campaign rhetoric, the political firestorms involving Ilhan Omar, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, Trump's Greenland ambitions, Russia sanctions, and Kimberly Guilfoyle's reported resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Then, Russell Brand's sexual assault trial takes center stage as prosecutors outline disturbing allegations from six women, which Brand denies. #KellyClarkson #Diddy #RussellBrand #DonaldTrump #BillyBush #HotMics #SixFlags #ChristaPike #Midterms2026 #BreakingNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 13 · 1 hr 9 min
Selma Blair's Delta Flight Meltdown, Kelly Clarkson Feud & Ryan Reynolds' Leaked Texts
Selma Blair's shocking Delta Airlines flight incident, Kelly Clarkson's explosive feud with a Brooklyn magic shop, and newly revealed Ryan Reynolds text messages in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal battle headline today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush. Billy breaks down the air traffic control audio describing the alleged injuries aboard Blair's flight, her arrest and assault charges, and her attorney's explanation involving multiple sclerosis and missed medication. Plus, Kelly Clarkson doubles down against Brooklyn's Art of Play after a dispute over a $15,000 mechanical bird, while Ryan Reynolds' private messages with It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover raise new questions about his Hollywood image. Billy also reacts to reports of the death of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte and Bryan Cranston's emotional tribute, along with Donald Trump's latest Nobel Peace Prize controversy. Then, The Free Press writer Larissa Phillips joins Billy for an in-depth conversation about the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations, the Chi Phi fraternity scandal, campus hookup culture, feminism, consent, and her provocative essay, "The Sexual Revolution Failed Jane Doe." As Cornell announces sweeping restrictions on fraternity parties, Billy and Larissa debate whether the sexual revolution has failed a generation and what parents should be teaching their children about relationships, personal responsibility, and sexual boundaries. It's celebrity news, Hollywood controversy, breaking headlines, true crime, and unfiltered cultural commentary on Hot Mics with Billy Bush. #BillyBush #HotMics #SelmaBlair #DeltaAirlines #KellyClarkson #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #Cornell7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 11 · 1 hr 17 min
Alan Jackson Joins Billy For An EXPLOSIVE Conversation About Karen Read, The Cornell 7 And More!
Alan Jackson joins Billy Bush for an explosive, exclusive interview on Hot Mics, taking aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James and calling for her disqualification from the controversial Cornell University investigation. The high-profile criminal defense attorney, best known for defending Karen Read, explains why he believes James has already compromised her impartiality in the Cornell 7 case, breaks down the allegations against seven former fraternity members, and reveals what he believes went wrong with the original investigation. Jackson also weighs in on the latest developments involving Karen Read, Lindsay Clancy, Nick Reiner and the upcoming Frazier Boehm trial in Malibu. Plus, Billy examines the disturbing Cornell University assault allegations and the extraordinary story of Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate whose case has renewed questions about capital punishment and lethal injection. It's a packed morning of true crime, courtroom controversy and exclusive legal insight on Hot Mics with Billy Bush. #alanjackson #LetitiaJames #CornellUniversity #Cornell7 #KarenRead #ChristaPike #LindsayClancy #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 44 min
Caleb Flynn Trial: A Hot Mics EXCLUSIVE Billy Is Joined By Nick Gounaris, Alleigha Botner's Attorney
In an exclusive Hot Mics with Billy Bush interview, Alleigha Botner’s attorney Nick Gounaris opens up about his controversial client, her role in the Caleb Flynn murder case and what happens to her now that Flynn has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Gounaris reveals how he came to represent Botner after her initial police interview, whether investigators ever considered her a suspect, and why he believes she has been misunderstood despite her affair with Flynn and the explosive text messages revealed at trial. Billy presses Nick on Caleb and Alleigha’s relationship, the 107,000 text messages, Flynn’s defense strategy, the emotional sentencing and whether Botner should finally speak publicly about Ashley Flynn, Caleb Flynn and the case that changed her life. #AlleighaBotner #CalebFlynn #AshleyFlynn #CalebFlynnTrial #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 6 · 56 min
Caleb Flynn's Daughters BEG Him To Confess!
Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn — but the most unforgettable moments came before the judge handed down the sentence. On today’s Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy is joined by East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton, who was inside the courtroom for Caleb Flynn’s emotional sentencing hearing. Nate reveals what the cameras didn’t capture as Flynn broke down, apologized for his affair and the lies he told — but then stunned the courtroom by maintaining: “I did not kill my wife.” Then Billy breaks down the most powerful victim impact statements from Ashley Flynn’s family. Ashley’s father, Todd Smith, tells Caleb that the family forgives him — while demanding “absolute justice.” Brother-in-law Matthew Keyt makes an emotional promise to help raise Ashley and Caleb’s two daughters. Ashley’s sister Kayla Keyt confronts the betrayal of a man the family once trusted while explaining why she refuses to let Caleb’s actions destroy their Christian faith. But the most devastating words come from Caleb Flynn’s own daughters. Their heartbreaking letters confront their father over their mother’s murder, his affair and the destruction of their family — while pleading with him to finally tell the truth and repent. The emotional statements left Caleb visibly shaken before Judge Jeannine Pratt sentenced the former pastor and American Idol contestant to life without parole. Billy and Nate also examine a major revelation from prosecutors: allegations that Caleb instructed his daughters on what to tell investigators following Ashley’s murder — information that did not emerge publicly during the trial. They also discuss Flynn’s planned appeal, what happens next and whether he will ever admit responsibility. PLUS: New developments in the Cornell University Jane Doe case. Another secretly recorded phone call has surfaced involving Winston Lee, one of the former Chi Phi fraternity members named in Jane Doe’s lawsuit. Billy examines the recording, the growing controversy over what happened after the alleged assault, and the questions surrounding consent, alcohol, drugs, trauma and whether the identities of accused students should become public before criminal charges are filed. Meanwhile, the controversy at Cornell University is intensifying. Students have taken to the Ithaca campus demanding justice for Jane Doe as the case becomes a national flashpoint over campus sexual assault, Greek life, university accountability and the handling of allegations against members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Billy also weighs in on where the Cornell protests are headed — and why vandalism and political mission creep could undermine legitimate questions about how Cornell and law enforcement handled the original allegations. COMING UP ON HOT MICS: Billy sits down with high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson, plus an interview with Alleigha Botner’s attorney following Caleb Flynn’s conviction and sentencing. Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush and turn on notifications for breaking legal news, true crime, celebrity news, exclusive interviews and live trial coverage. #CalebFlynn #AshleyFlynn #CalebFlynnTrial #CalebFlynnSentencing #VictimImpactStatement #AmericanIdol #TrueCrime #Cornell #CornellUniversity #JaneDoe #ChiPhi #BillyBush #HotMics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 5 · 42 min
Cornell Case EXPLODES: New Audio, New Questions
The Cornell University scandal is getting bigger — and new recorded phone calls are raising even more questions about what happened inside the Chi Phi fraternity house and how the case was handled afterward. On today’s Hot Mics, Billy Bush breaks down newly surfaced audio between Jane Doe and Matthew Ingalls, the explosive allegations contained in the lawsuit, and the growing scrutiny surrounding Cornell University, the Tompkins County District Attorney’s office, and the original investigation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has now brought Attorney General Letitia James into the case — but has James already signaled where she stands? Billy examines the investigation, the controversial six-page statement signed by Jane Doe, allegations that critical information was omitted, Cornell’s relationship with Greek life, and whether investigators failed to pursue evidence when they had the opportunity. Billy also tackles the larger conversation surrounding alcohol, drugs, consent, trauma, college fraternity culture, and why social media has made having a nuanced conversation about cases like this nearly impossible. PLUS: • Blake Lively weighs in on the Cornell controversy as she attempts to reshape her public image • Donald Trump, the midterms, and whether Republicans are preparing for a post-Trump political era • The bizarre Krista Pike execution controversy after the convicted murderer reportedly survived multiple lethal-injection attempts • The viral L’Oréal Paris fashion-show moment that had the internet completely confused • The latest on Caleb Flynn ahead of his sentencing and victim impact statements Billy also announces that famed defense attorney Alan Jackson is coming to the new Hot Mics studio for an exclusive in-person conversation. Subscribe to HOT MICS WITH BILLY BUSH and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our breaking-news livestreams, legal analysis, celebrity news and the stories everyone is talking about. #Cornell #CornellUniversity #BillyBush #HotMics #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #LetitiaJames #KathyHochul #CollegeCrime #GreekLife #CalebFlynn #BlakeLively #DonaldTrump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 5 · 47 min
The Cornell 7: Where are the charges?
The Cornell Seven case is exploding again as new details emerge from more than 1,000 pages of Cornell University’s internal investigation into the alleged sexual assault involving a former student and members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Now the Tompkins County District Attorney is reopening the criminal investigation — and the original police interview transcripts are raising major questions about what prosecutors knew and what they never received. Billy takes a deep dive into the Cornell University case, Jane Doe’s original interviews with Cornell Police, the six-page statement ultimately sent to District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, the role of alcohol and ketamine, the Chi Phi Snapchat messages, and the complicated legal question of consent under New York law. Jane Doe told investigators, “I can say with 100 percent confidence I was raped.” But that statement was not included in the six-page summary provided to the DA. So did prosecutors have the full story? Billy examines the critical differences between the lengthy police interviews and the statement prosecutors actually received, why the DA initially declined to prosecute, the online rush to identify and dox the accused men, and the new evidence that has led Van Houten to reopen the case and prepare to take evidence before a grand jury. But this conversation goes beyond whether something meets the legal definition of a crime. What happens when legal and moral accountability are two different things? And what should parents be teaching young men about consent, intoxication, peer pressure and speaking up when they know something is wrong? Also on today’s Hot Mics: A terrifying midair emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed in the cockpit while flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, as the aircraft suddenly lost thousands of feet of altitude. Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun and others rushed to help as the crew fought to regain control and safely divert the aircraft to Saudi Arabia. Billy looks at the extraordinary rescue — and how the Israel-Gaza debate almost immediately became part of the competing narratives surrounding the incident. Plus, the latest in the Amy Griffin legal battle. Judge Richard Fruin allows major claims in the lawsuit involving Griffin and Jane Doe to move forward as the case heads toward discovery. And Sydney Sweeney’s marketing power strikes again. The actress-backed sports prediction market Novig has reached a reported $2 billion valuation, quadrupling its valuation from earlier this year and reigniting the conversation surrounding Sweeney, advertising, American Eagle and why controversy continues to sell. Billy also previews his trip to New York to co-host Outnumbered on Fox News. From the Cornell Seven and Chi Phi fraternity investigation to the Flydubai cockpit attack, Amy Griffin, Sydney Sweeney and the biggest stories driving the conversation today, Billy Bush breaks down the news, true crime, culture and controversy on Hot Mics. Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush for breaking news, true crime coverage, exclusive interviews, legal analysis, celebrity news and the stories everyone is talking about. #CornellSeven #CornellUniversity #ChiPhi #Cornell #Flydubai #SmitMachchhar #AmyGriffin #SydneySweeney #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 30 · 52 min
What did the D.A. know about the explosive allegations at Cornell University — and when did he know it?
Today on Hot Mics, Billy takes a deep dive into the disturbing allegations at the center of a new lawsuit involving seven former Cornell University fraternity members and a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit alleges Jane Doe was heavily intoxicated, given ketamine and sexually assaulted by multiple men inside the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. But now major questions are being raised about what happened after she reported the incident — and why criminal charges weren't brought. Tompkins County District Attorney Michael Van Houten has said his decision not to prosecute was based on the information available to him at the time. But reporting cited during today's show raises questions about what information Cornell police provided prosecutors and what Jane Doe had actually alleged in her original account. Billy breaks down the timeline, the allegations in the 101-page lawsuit, Cornell's response and the unanswered questions now surrounding the original investigation. PLUS — the fallout from the Caleb Flynn murder trial. Flynn has been convicted of aggravated murder in the death of his wife, Ashley, and now faces 20 years to life as an emotional sentencing hearing approaches. And the Lindsay Clancy case isn't over. Billy revisits his exclusive conversation with defense attorney Kevin Reddington following the latest court hearing, the legal arguments that could potentially prevent a second murder trial, and Reddington's increasingly public battle with the attorney representing the controversial holdout juror. Also on today's Hot Mics Hot List: Blake Lively's split with longtime publicist Leslie Sloane, Elliot Page's New York Magazine cover, Madonna at the VMAs and more. Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush for breaking trials, true crime, celebrity news and the stories everyone is talking about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 29 · 4 hr 27 min
True Crime SUPER Tuesday on Hot Mics!
Two major cases. Two courtrooms. More than four hours of live coverage — and an exclusive interview with Lindsay Clancy defense attorney Kevin Reddington. Hot Mics went live for one of our biggest true-crime days yet, following closing arguments in the Caleb Flynn murder trial while simultaneously covering a major hearing in the Lindsay Clancy case in Massachusetts. In Ohio, prosecutors and the defense made their final arguments to the jury in the Caleb Flynn trial. Prosecutors argued that the physical evidence, digital evidence, Flynn’s missing 9mm handgun and his messages surrounding his relationship with Alleigha Botner all point to Flynn. The defense attacked the investigation, emphasizing the missing murder weapon, the lack of gunshot-residue evidence and what it argued were investigative failures that create reasonable doubt. Flynn has pleaded not guilty. At the same time, the Lindsay Clancy case returned to court in Massachusetts for a consequential hearing involving several defense motions and the continuing fight over the holdout juror. Kevin Reddington delivered a forceful argument challenging the evidence and investigation in the case and renewing the defense’s position that the Commonwealth failed to meet its burden. And then we got Kevin Reddington himself. Immediately following the hearing, Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney joined Billy Bush for an extended exclusive interview about what happened inside the courtroom, the holdout-juror controversy, the defense’s double-jeopardy argument and whether Lindsay Clancy will ever face a second trial. Reddington also speaks candidly about Lindsay’s condition, his relationship with District Attorney Tim Cruz, what he believes went wrong with the original investigation and his hope that the case ultimately leads to greater awareness of postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression and maternal mental-health care. Four and a half hours. Two courtrooms. Closing arguments. A major hearing. And Kevin Reddington live with Billy Bush. This was TRUE CRIME SUPER TUESDAY. Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush as we continue following the Caleb Flynn trial, the Lindsay Clancy case and the biggest trials and true-crime stories in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 29 · 18 min
Kevin Reddington. Billy Bush. No filters. Where does the Lindsay Clancy case goes from here
In a Hot Mics EXCLUSIVE, Kevin Reddington breaks down the hearing in the Lindsay Clancy trial with immediately following today's hearing. Reddington takes Billy inside what happened in the courtroom, what comes next, and why he believes the defense has a powerful double-jeopardy argument that could ultimately prevent Lindsay from ever being tried again. Reddington addresses the continuing controversy surrounding the holdout juror, his effort to obtain additional information connected to the juror and questionnaire, and why those issues remain unresolved. He also explains why the next major hearing has been pushed to November and how appeals and an already complicated court calendar could delay any potential retrial even further. Pasted text Then Reddington gets candid about the biggest question hanging over the entire case: Will Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz actually try Lindsay Clancy again? Reddington says the DA has not yet made that decision and is waiting for the pending motions to be resolved. Pasted text Billy also presses Reddington about Lindsay herself — what he saw when he met with her before the hearing, how she is doing today, and how he talks to his client as another round of legal uncertainty begins. Pasted text Reddington also responds to criticism surrounding the first trial, explains why he continues to challenge the underlying police investigation, reflects on the jury and the mistrial, and talks about whether he feels he let Lindsay down when the case ended without a verdict. Pasted text And in a personal final moment, “Big Red” discusses what he hopes comes out of this case beyond the courtroom — greater awareness of postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis and maternal mental-health care — and shares Lindsay’s reaction when she learned that people are continuing to remember her three children. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@HotMicswithBillyBush?sub_confirmation=1 Ask your Alexa or Google device to "Play Hot Mics with Billy Bush to listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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