On today's edition of The Rush Hour Podcast, we've got a stacked lineup:

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First up, a deep-dive with guest ­- Candace Owens ­- unpacking her explosive conspiracy claims around the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Candace argues there's far more beneath the surface: she questions the official narrative, highlights odd travel-path overlaps and mysterious meetings with foreign-linked planes, and suggests some insiders believe Kirk may have been manipulated from within. =

We'll give you the full scope: what she's alleging, why critics say she's being pranked (or worse), and what Candace herself says in response to being called out.

Then we'll shift gears to Capitol Hill, where several congressmen and women are publicly responding to Donald Trump's recent threats — yes, threats — aimed at lawmakers who dared tell service members they can refuse unlawful orders. The outrage is real, the stakes are high, and we've got the latest from those on the receiving end.

Finally, we turn to New York City: Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, is heading to Washington, D.C. for a face-to-face with Trump today. The showdown has been in the making for months — ideological sparring, funding threats, and now a scheduled sit-down. We'll break down what's expected, what each side wants, and why it matters for the country.

And as always: politics, power plays and what it all means for the rest of us. Tune in.