Hot Mics with Billy Bush

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A talk show dominating the American Zeitgeist

  1. 2d ago

    Is The Tell's Artwork Stolen? & Judge Fruin In His Own Words

    Amy Griffin’s legal fight takes another turn — and a California judge’s ruling may have just given us the clearest look yet at how the court views the allegations surrounding The Tell and is the artwork from The Tell stolen? Today on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy goes inside Judge William Fruin’s ruling in the Jane Doe v. Amy Griffin case, including the four causes of action that survived Griffin’s attempt to strike the lawsuit. The ruling examines competing timelines, witness declarations, the identity of “Claudia,” and specific details Jane Doe alleges were taken from her life and incorporated into Griffin’s bestselling memoir. We also break down a new filing in the related Nevada litigation. Attorney Christopher Keller argues that the surviving California claims substantially overlap with Amy Griffin’s Nevada case against Joleen Altum — potentially creating duplicative proceedings and conflicting determinations in two states. Plus: new questions surrounding the mysterious “real Claudia,” what Billy is hearing about Griffin’s longtime friendship with James, and the evidence Judge Fruin found significant — including the 2019 meeting with Jane Doe and the court’s conclusion that Griffin’s earlier evidence lacked some of the specific details that later appeared in The Tell. Then Hot Mics turns to the rest of the day’s biggest culture and political stories: Jemele Hill fires back at Enes Kanter Freedom amid the escalating debate over transgender athletes and the WNBA; Britney Spears sparks new concerns; a judge temporarily halts part of Zohran Mamdani’s NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout amid a lawsuit over the publication of a massive property-owner list; and Billy weighs in on CNN’s Scott Jennings. Hot Mics with Billy Bush brings you the stories everyone is talking about — with the context, documents and conversations you won’t always get from the headline. Subscribe, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation. #AmyGriffin #TheTell #BillyBush #HotMics #JoleenAltum #JaneDoe #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #WNBA #EnesKanterFreedom #JemeleHill #BritneySpears #ZohranMamdani #ScottJennings Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@HotMicswithBillyBush?sub_confirmation=1 You can listen live exclusively on TuneIn Monday through Thursday 9am PT / 12pm ET. Ask your Alexa or Google device to "Play Hot Mics with Billy Bush on TuneIn" to listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 4d ago

    The WNBA! They’ve finally got our attention

    The WNBA has never had more attention — but is the basketball becoming secondary to the controversy? Billy Bush dives into the growing drama surrounding the league, from Sophie Cunningham’s comments about biological males in women’s sports to the debate over transgender athletes, Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA, on-court fights, accusations of white privilege, and former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White saying they want into the 2027 WNBA Draft. Is all of this chaos hurting women’s basketball — or is it exactly what the WNBA needed to become must-watch entertainment? Billy also looks at the bigger cultural question: are social-media algorithms feeding Americans an exaggerated picture of conflict, outrage and political division? Then, the latest developments surrounding Amy Griffin and her controversial memoir, The Tell. Billy examines questions about possible NDAs involving people portrayed in the book, the ongoing Jane Doe lawsuit, the mysterious Palm Springs postcard, ghostwriter Sam Lansky, and new comments from Dial Press editor-in-chief Whitney Frick about publishers, fact-checking and an author’s responsibility for the claims made in a memoir. Plus: Could Amy Griffin ultimately try to settle the case before it reaches discovery — and is there still an off-ramp from a controversy that continues to grow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The WNBA! They’ve finally got our attention

  3. Aug 5

    The Perez Hilton Livestream That Has Everyone Asking Questions

    Perez Hilton's shocking livestream has everyone asking the same question: what happened? We break down the disturbing video, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's response, and the growing discussion surrounding mental health, post-sepsis syndrome, psychosis, ICU delirium, depression, PTSD, medications, and self-harm risk. Is this a psychiatric crisis, a medical complication, or something else entirely? We examine what medical experts know—and what they don't. Plus, major developments in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal battle. Team Baldoni declines to file a Second Amended Complaint after Judge Lewis Liman's ruling, leaving key tortious interference claims behind. We unpack what the decision means, the allegations involving WME, Sony Pictures, Colleen Hoover, and the ongoing legal strategy surrounding It Ends With Us. Also on today's show: • Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White faces questions after Sophie Cunningham's comments about biological males competing in women's sports, sparking another debate over free speech, gender, and sports. • Democratic Socialist Abdul El-Sayed scores a decisive victory over Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary after a race that saw tens of millions spent. What does the upset say about the Democratic Party's direction? #PerezHilton #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #ItEndsWithUs #MentalHealth #PostSepsisSyndrome #Psychosis #StephanieWhite #SophieCunningham #WNBA #TransgenderAthletes #FreeSpeech #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #MichiganPolitics #DSA #DemocraticSocialists #Politics #EntertainmentNews #HotMicsWithBillyBush   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Perez Hilton Livestream That Has Everyone Asking Questions

  4. Aug 3

    The Amy Griffin Case Takes Another Major Turn and NYC's Socialist Experiment Is Underway!

    The Amy Griffin case takes another major turn and New York City's socialist experiment is officially underway. Today on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy is broadcasting from Maine with breaking developments in the Jane Doe v. Amy Griffin litigation. A judge has ruled that four of six claims against Amy Griffin will proceed, while a new motion seeks to force the disclosure of the mysterious woman known as "Claudia"—a central figure in The Tell. Billy explains why the latest court filings could significantly impact the case and what happens next. The latest on Tony Romo and CBS.New questions surrounding Britney Spears.Is it fair to body-shame Travis Kelce?Why Billy believes the Democratic Party has a growing identity problem.New York City's proposed community grocery stores and socialist policies.The release of the Nancy Guthrie ransom letters. Join Billy live and be part of the conversation. #BillyBush #HotMics #AmyGriffin #TheTell #JaneDoe #AnthonyFauci #COVID19 #LabLeak #TonyRomo #BritneySpears #TravisKelce #NYC #Politics #BreakingNews #YouTubeLive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Amy Griffin Case Takes Another Major Turn and NYC's Socialist Experiment Is Underway!

  5. Jul 29

    Influencers Are Getting Banned, Fauci Back In The Spotlight and Amy Griffin's Legal Battle Took Another Turn!

    Influencers are getting banned... Dr. Fauci is back in the spotlight... and Amy Griffin's legal battle just took another dramatic turn. Today on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy dives into the growing backlash against influencer culture after Nantucket businesses publicly push back against social media creators. Is "influencer" becoming a dirty word? Billy breaks down the controversy surrounding Paige Lorenz, Dave Portnoy's reaction, and why the label itself may be the problem. Plus, Arizona State University's journalism program is offering students a path to becoming influencers. Is it preparing students for the future of media—or blurring the line between journalism, marketing, and personal branding? Then, Billy revisits one of the biggest influencers of the COVID era: Dr. Anthony Fauci. Why is old celebrity-backed Fauci content suddenly resurfacing, and what does it say about influence, accountability, and public trust years later? The show also covers major developments in the Jane Doe v. Amy Griffin litigation. A California judge issues a tentative ruling dismissing Penguin Random House under California's anti-SLAPP law, while Amy Griffin's own motion remains pending. Billy examines what the ruling means, the fight over the identity of "Claudia" in The Tell, the newly filed Nevada federal lawsuit against Joleene Altum, and whether two courts should be hearing the same dispute at the same time. Also today: The backlash against influencers reaches Nantucket.Paige Lorenz, Armie Hammer allegations, and the business of influence.Should "influencer" even be a job title?Tony Romo's DUI body camera video.Boston Magazine's controversial Karen Read story.And Billy's take on all of it.Join us live and be part of the conversation. #BillyBush #HotMics #AmyGriffin #TheTell #JaneDoe #JoleeneAltum #Influencers #PaigeLorenz #DrFauci #TonyRomo #KarenRead #DavePortnoy #Nantucket #YouTubeLive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Influencers Are Getting Banned, Fauci Back In The Spotlight and Amy Griffin's Legal Battle Took Another Turn!

  6. Jul 27

    Amy Griffin's 'The Tell' The update before the hearing

    The Amy Griffin case is back in court today. After a postponed hearing, Judge Richard Fruin is set to consider whether key claims in the lawsuit over The Tell will move forward. Billy Bush breaks down the latest developments in the Amy Griffin controversy, the New York Times investigation, the Jolene Altum lawsuit, and the growing questions surrounding recovered memories, MDMA-assisted therapy, memoir accuracy, and corroborating evidence. Billy also reveals new reporting involving the woman Amy Griffin identifies as "Claudia" in The Tell, discusses what viewers have uncovered, and explains why the identity of "Claudia" has become one of the most disputed issues in the litigation. Plus, a look at Amy Griffin's legal strategy, the latest court filings, and why today's hearing could be an important step in the case. Also on today's show: President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and his repeated attacks on CNN's Kaitlan Collins.Allen Ritchson goes viral over the Jeffrey Epstein files.Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and the latest fallout from the Justin Baldoni litigation.Truth Social's new Truth API and what it could mean for Wall Street traders.A terror attack at Berlin Pride.The Democratic Socialists of America agenda discussed on Fox News Sunday.Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau, Tony Romo, Bruce Springsteen and more.Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush for original reporting, investigative journalism, legal analysis, breaking news, media coverage, celebrity news, politics, and the stories everyone else is afraid to touch. #AmyGriffin #TheTell #BillyBush #HotMics #JoleneAltum #JohnGriffin #OprahBookClub #NewYorkTimes #MDMA #RecoveredMemories #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #Trump #KaitlanCollins #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #JeffreyEpstein #AllenRitchson #Politics #CelebrityNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Amy Griffin's 'The Tell' The update before the hearing

  7. Jul 23

    Did Amy Griffin invent a story that could change how real victims are believed?

    Journalist Maureen Callahan (The Nerve)  joins Billy Bush for an in-depth conversation about ‘The Tell,’  Amy Griffin's bestselling memoir, the growing legal battle with Joleene Altum, the recovered memory controversy, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the year's most talked-about stories. In this episode: Maureen explains why she questioned Amy Griffin's story long before the New York Times investigation. The latest developments in the Amy Griffin vs. Jolene Altum lawsuits. The controversy surrounding MDMA-assisted memory recovery. The mystery of "Claudia" and Billy's reporting identifying the woman Amy says inspired the character. What happens if the allegations in The Tell don't withstand scrutiny—and why it matters to real survivors of sexual abuse. If you've been following our investigation into The Tell, this is one of the most important conversations we've had. Topics:Amy Griffin, The Tell, Maureen Callahan, Billy Bush, Hot Mics, Jolene Altum, recovered memories, MDMA therapy, Amarillo, New York Times investigation, memoir controversy, true crime, investigative journalism, childhood sexual abuse allegations, Oprah, Martha Stewart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Did Amy Griffin invent a story that could change how real victims are believed?

  8. Jul 22

    Billy's Investigation Into Amy Griffin's 'Claudia' Just Got Explosive

    Who is the real "Claudia" in Amy Griffin's story? Thanks to a loyal Hot Mics listener, Billy was able to find her and make contact with her. This morning he shares details of that exchange, and her response to Billy may surprise you . Plus, a closer look at Amy Griffin's federal lawsuit in Nevada, the lost Martha Stewart podcast interview with Amy that somehow disappeared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Billy's Investigation Into Amy Griffin's 'Claudia' Just Got Explosive
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