5-5-26 Afternoon Rush - Will The 2026 Election Be Stolen? Trump Wants 20 More 'Seats' & A New War Conspiracy & Cruise Ship Chaos
5-5-26 Afternoon Rush - Will The 2026 Election Be Stolen? Trump Wants 20 More 'Seats' & A New War Conspiracy & Cruise Ship Chaos  
Podcast: The Rush Hour With Dave Neal
Published On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: The midterms are heating up—and depending on who you ask, they're either democracy in action… or already stolen. We break down the latest election chaos, the claims, the pushback, and what it all means as both sides dig in ahead of November. Meanwhile, a nightmare scenario may be unfolding at sea, with reports of a possible hantavirus situation on a cruise ship raising serious concerns about safety, containment, and how something like this even happens in 2026. Plus, Donald Trump continues to face criticism for policies and fundraising tactics that some say are ripping off everyday Americans, all while his influence over the Republican Party remains stronger than ever. And the war in Iran isn't slowing down—its impact is being felt everywhere, from global markets to gas prices to the political temperature here at home. It's chaos on land, at sea, and at the ballot box—welcome to the afternoon Rush Hour.