Hot Mics with Billy Bush

In this Hot Mics Special, we go deep on Artificial Intelligence—the excitement, the fear, and the fast-approaching future.

Will AI take your job—or make it easier?
Will humans stop procreating… and start falling in love with AI?
Which countries will lead the AI revolution?
And most importantly—are you ready?

Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, joins Billy to tackle the big questions shaping society, work, relationships, and identity in the age of AI.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone curious—or concerned—about what’s next.

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Blake Lively may have scored an early legal win—Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is shifting strategies. What does this mean for the case?
Meanwhile, in the Karen Read trial: her attorney Alan Jackson issues a statement, and for the first time, John O’Keefe’s family speaks out.

Then:

A legal expert joins to break down the latest in the Diddy case—three charges dropped. Is he prison-bound or walking free?

Actor, musician, and podcast host Jonah Platt (Being Jewish with Jonah Platt) joins in studio to talk about Israel, Trump, and how Hollywood is responding.

And in Hot Mics Hot Takes: What does a $50 million wedding really buy you? We dive into the price tag on Jeff Bezos’ big day.

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The Karen Read trial may be over, but the story continues. Billy breaks down new details following the Not Guilty verdict—including reactions from the jurors themselves.

In Hot Mics Hot Takes:

• How much could Karen Read earn from her first post-verdict interview?

• Is Caitlin Clark too big for the WNBA—and how is the league handling her stardom?

Plus, Kristin Cavallari joins the show! From handling unsolicited nude pics to the wild story of a gynecologist offering up his son—she shares it all.
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Karen Read found NOT GUILTY—a stunning verdict that ends a nationally watched trial. On today’s episode, Billy dives deep into:

• What was Karen’s legal team thinking as the verdict approached?

• How did her friends and supporters process the moment?

• What might have swayed the jury?

We bring in a jury expert to break down the psychology behind deliberations and what likely led to the outcome.

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With the Karen Read jury in deliberations, Billy has been live on air all day and shares his unfiltered thoughts on the case so far—and what to expect next.

Then:

Comedy icon Owen Wilson joins Hot Mics to talk about his new Apple TV series Stick, his career from Bottle Rocket to Wedding Crashers, and what still makes him say “Wow.”

In Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything! — Has Billy ever dreaded interviewing someone? He answers that and more.

And Reed Dickens, CEO of LA Golf, stops by for a preview of this weekend’s U.S. Open and the stories shaping the game.

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Why was Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively suddenly dismissed? Famed criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos joins Hot Mics with insider perspective—and what it means for both sides.

Then:

• The Karen Read trial nears a turning point. The defense is ready to rest, and a retired Canton Police Sergeant, who was on the ground today, returns to Hot Mics—he’s fired up and says nothing from the prosecution adds up.

• Veteran journalist Terry Moran is out at ABC News—Billy unpacks the surprising exit with unique behind-the-scenes insight.

• Plus, Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything! gets personal this week…

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Blake Lively scores a legal win—Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit is dismissed. Why now, and what does it mean going forward?

Plus:

• Karen Read’s defense gears up for a finish—Attorney Melanie Little joins Billy with the latest courtroom developments.

• Peter Doocy saw it all go down—he joins live to unpack the Trump vs. Elon fallout from inside the White House press room.

And in Hot Mics Hot Takes:

• Troubling Jared Leto revelations

• The new faces of tennis—are they winning the right way, and why do we love them?

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A major turn in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga—has the judge’s ruling in favor of Baldoni changed everything? Meanwhile, the Diddy case takes a darker turn with allegations he dangled a woman over a balcony. Will 50 Cent’s vocal disapproval sway public opinion?

Also in this episode:

Kylie Jenner shares her body secrets

Tinder’s platinum filter—does Billy make the cut?

And actor Josh Duhamel joins Billy to talk about his Ransom Canyon role on Netflix, his love life, marriage, and what it means to be a man today. (Spoiler: Does his wife approve of those steamy scenes?)

🎯 Plus, more Hot Mics fire throughout.

Taylor Swift buys back her music—but is she telling the full truth about Scooter Braun? And will the Swifties defend her this time? Tech journalist Kara Swisher joins to explain why Taylor says she was “nice to Elon Musk for too long.”

Then, sparks fly in a Karen Read debate—Billy goes point-counterpoint with prominent Boston attorney Joseph Krowski, Jr.
And it’s time for “Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything!”—your questions, his unfiltered answers.

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Is the prosecution’s key witness in the Karen Read trial a total fraud? Billy brings on a guest who has tracked every twist to unpack the truth. Then—do the Chrisleys still know best? We break down why The Don really set them free.

Plus:

• Diddy drama escalates: Molotov cocktails, threats, and East River dump talk?!

• And in Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything—Billy finally opens up about his time at NBC… and what he really thinks of Al Roker.

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