In this bonus weekend episode of The Rush Hour, Dave Neal breaks down Donald Trump's escalating economic trade war with Canada—and why his tariffs may be backfiring on American consumers, businesses, and the broader economy. Plus, the war in the Middle East intensifies as oil prices surge, raising fears of higher gas prices, increased shipping costs, and even more pain at the grocery store. Is a global economic shock coming? Let's break it all down.

9/11 Families Demand Answers as Trump Sells His Iran War

DESCRIPTION: On this afternoon's Rush Hour, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, as America marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Families of the victims are demanding transparency and accountability over Saudi Arabia's alleged role—but instead of offering answers, Donald Trump used his Pentagon memorial speech to promote and defend his escalating war with Iran. We break down the families' powerful message, Trump's remarks, and the latest developments from a Middle East conflict threatening to become America's next forever war.

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The war in Iran is entering a dangerous new phase as the Houthis overrun Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, seize a critical Red Sea port and threaten one of the world's most important shipping routes. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's "Trumpapalooza" goes completely off the rails—with Hasan Piker's anatomy appearing on the Jumbotron before Trump promises every American adult a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans win the midterms. Is it a serious proposal—or a trillion-dollar campaign stunt? We break down the escalating war, the bizarre political spectacle and everything else you need to know on this afternoon edition of the Rush Hour Podcast.

Trumpapalooza arrives in Dallas as Republicans attempt to generate midterm momentum—but will the heavily promoted Texas spectacle deliver? We examine the expectations surrounding Trump's event and his new claim that gasoline will eventually fall below $2 a gallon, even as the Iran war disrupts global energy markets. Plus, the latest escalation in the Middle East after renewed attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz sent oil above $100 a barrel and pushed U.S. gas prices even higher. That and much more on the morning edition of the Rush Hour Podcast.

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The Justice for Clayton movement gets a stunning new development as Laura Owens' family home is reportedly set to go to auction. We break down what's happening, how the case reached this point, and what could come next. Plus, the Trump administration's economic trade war with Canada continues to escalate, while America's hot war with Iran brings new attacks, mounting consequences, and urgent questions about where this conflict is headed. It's a packed afternoon edition of the Rush Hour Podcast.

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New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records shedding disturbing new light on what officials knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero—and what the public was told after 9/11. We also examine AI-generated attack videos targeting Texas Democrat James Talarico, the controversy surrounding Trump's costly "Trumpapalooza" midterm convention, and why numerous Republicans are keeping their distance. Plus, Iran and its allies launch another major wave of retaliation as attacks spread across the Middle East, threatening American forces, regional stability and the global energy supply. All that and more on the morning edition of the Rush Hour podcast.

BREAKING: Iran Captures U.S. Submarine Drone as Trump Targets Canada's Bombardier

Description: Breaking news out of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran claims it has seized an American underwater drone—described in some early reports as a "submarine drone"—in another major escalation of the war. Plus, Trump intensifies his economic trade war with Canada by threatening Bombardier's access to the U.S. market unless the aircraft manufacturer moves production south of the border. We break down Trump's Bombardier beef, Canada's response, and the potential consequences for American jobs, aviation, and the wider economy.

On this morning's episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, we break down the latest developments in the war with Iran as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. We examine how the conflict is disrupting global oil supplies, driving a worsening energy crisis and creating serious consequences for gas prices, inflation and the worldwide economy. Plus, the latest political fallout, breaking headlines and everything else you need to know to start your day.

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On this Labor Day afternoon edition of The Rush Hour Podcast, we look at how Canada is using the holiday to celebrate workers, solidarity and national unity—while Donald Trump continues dividing Americans with inflammatory rhetoric. What can the contrasting messages from our two countries teach us about leadership, organized labor and the growing political divide? All this and more on today's show.