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Rush Hour Podcast

Join TW and Justin—tech industry veterans with over 30 years of experience—as they dive into the latest in technology, career advice, and industry trends without the technical jargon. Each episode of Rush Hour brings engaging conversations with experts and thought leaders, offering real-world insigh...

Recent Episodes

May 15, 2026

AI Showdown: Meta, Manus, and Anthropic's Latest Innovations

This episode explores the latest in AI technology, comparing Meta AI, Manus, and Anthropic's offerings, and discusses future trends like AI-powered devices and agents replacing traditional apps. The hosts share insights on AI capabilities, competition, and the potential impact on consumer behavior and hardware innovation.Comparison of Meta AI, Manus, and Anthropic AI toolsThe evolution of AI-generated content and marketing assetsPotential future AI devices and hardware innovationsThe impact of A
April 11, 2026

Lovable vs ChatGPT vs Claude Code: Which AI Tool Builds the Best Website?

Can AI actually build a great website fast?In this episode of Rush Hour, we test two of the most talked-about AI tools for website creation: Claude and Lovable. We break down what happened when we used AI to build a website, where each tool shines, where they fall short, and what non-technical people, founders, creators, and operators should know before choosing an AI website builder.We also discuss the bigger picture around AI tools, creative workflows, prompt engineering, and the growing legal
April 11, 2026

How Non-Technical People Can Use Claude Code, Meta and Anthropic

Meta just dropped a new AI model. Anthropic is pushing harder on security. And if you are not technical, cloud skills may be one of the biggest unlocks for using AI in the real world.In this episode of Rush Hour, we break down the latest AI developments, what Meta’s new model could mean for the market, why Anthropic’s security-focused approach matters, and how practical cloud skills can help regular people get more out of AI tools today.We also cover how AI benchmarks, monetization, safety, and
March 7, 2026

Trump vs Anthropic, AI Companies Refuse the Pentagon… Here’s Why It Matters

One of the biggest AI companies in the world just refused to work with the Pentagon.Why?In this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, we break down the growing tension between AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI and the U.S. government — and why the battle over autonomous weapons, surveillance, and AI ethics could shape the future of technology.We discuss:• Why Anthropic refused Pentagon contracts• The risk of AI-powered mass surveillance• Whether governments will control the most powerful AI sys
Feb. 27, 2026

Navigating the AI Apocalypse: Job Cuts and Future Work

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the implications of recent layoffs attributed to AI advancements, particularly focusing on Jack Dorsey's significant job cuts at Block. They explore the broader economic context, including a research report predicting a global intelligence crisis driven by AI, which could lead to high unemployment and reduced consumer spending. The discussion shifts to the future of work, emphasizing the need for human skills in an increasingly automated world, and conclud
Jan. 18, 2026

AI Just Crossed the Line with Claude cowork and Apple + Google AI?

🚨 The AI revolution just crossed a terrifying line - and your ability to trust ANYTHING online is about to disappear.In this week's Rush Hour Podcast, we dive deep into three massive AI stories that will change everything:🤖 CLAUDE COWORK - The first AI agent that actually works (and might organize your entire life... or take it over)🍎 APPLE'S $4 TRILLION SURRENDER - Why Apple just handed the keys to Google and what it means for the future of tech😱 THE TRUST APOCALYPSE - In 6 months, you won't be