Hot Mics with Billy Bush

Billy Bush’s often funny, always honest, quite ballsy digital show covering the American zeitgeist: sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture. The mics are always hot — this time he knows they’re on.

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Latest Episodes:

Generation AI: Jobs, Love & the Future with Matt Britton Jun 30, 2025

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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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Karen Read Jury Speaks, Kristin Cavallari’s DMs & Is Caitlin Clark Too Big for the WNBA? Jun 23, 2025

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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: Not Guilty! Jury Reactions, Legal Strategy & What’s Next Jun 18, 2025

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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.

Plus, it’s time for Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything!
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Mark Geragos on Blake/Baldoni Bombshell, Karen Read Defense Ramps Up & ABC Shakeup Jun 11, 2025

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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 Win? Baldoni’s Lawsuit Dismissed + Trump vs. Elon Fallout Jun 09, 2025

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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?

🎧 Listen now and get the full breakdown.

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Is Taylor Telling the Truth? + Kara Swisher & Karen Read Legal Fireworks Jun 02, 2025

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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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Karen Read Bombshell Witness? Chrisley Pardon, Diddy Chaos & NBC Secrets May 28, 2025

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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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Blake & Baldoni Bombshell Texts + Weinstein Speaks Out May 21, 2025

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Exclusive! Never-before-seen text messages in the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni saga—Billy breaks down the major players on both sides and what these messages reveal. Then, for the first time in 8 years, Harvey Weinstein speaks out: Did he pass a lie detector test? Why haven’t his accusers taken one? And what are his unfiltered thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Judd?

Plus:

Who is “The Punisher” and what’s his role in the Diddy case?
Jake Tapper walks into Megyn Kelly’s lion’s den—did he survive?
And what kind of “Original Sin” is going on here, really?

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Is Diddy Done? Blake & Taylor, Rick Caruso Unfiltered May 19, 2025

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New details in the Diddy trial—does he still have a shot at redemption? CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister has been in court every day and joins us live. Then, what’s really going on between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift? Are Taylor’s denials holding up? Pop culture insider Zack Peter (@justplainzack, No Filter) breaks it all down. And he’s fed up with L.A.’s homeless crisis and post-fire recovery—billionaire developer Rick Caruso joins to talk politics, policy, and why he just might run for governor.

Plus, in Hot Mics Hot Takes:

• Bruce Springsteen vs. The Don

• The Kevin Spacey rehab tour

• And—should Tom Cruise still be running from explosions at 100?

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Menendez Brothers, Blake vs. Taylor & Will Arnett Live! May 12, 2025

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The Menendez brothers are getting a rare shot at freedom—what’s changed, and do they stand a chance? L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins to break it all down. Plus, is Blake Lively about to lose her bond with Taylor Swift? Will she apologize—or double down? In Hot Mics Hot Takes, Billy unpacks the latest in the Blake/Baldoni saga. And actor Will Arnett stops by to talk about working with Bradley Cooper, the rise of SmartLess, and why comedy still matters.

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