Podcast Summary: Candace Ep 193 – "DROPPED! Blake Lively Withdraws Part of Her Lawsuit!"

Release Date: June 3, 2025
Host: Candace Owens
Description: This time it's just Candace. Free and unfiltered.

Introduction

In Episode 193 of her podcast, Candace Owens dives deep into the recent developments surrounding Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Balancing personal anecdotes with incisive legal analysis, Candace provides her listeners with a comprehensive overview of the case's progression and its broader implications.

Blake Lively's Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Emotional Turmoil and a Ray of Hope
Candace begins by sharing a personal moment, detailing the emotional strain she faced due to her infant son's health issues:

"Yesterday I was crying in my bedroom over trapped infant gas... my son Roman, sweet little Roman, was crying, screaming in pain for three hours." (05:30)

This emotional backdrop sets the stage for her discussion on Blake Lively's legal battles. Excitement builds as Candace announces the pivotal news: Lively has decided to drop two of her claims against Baldoni.

"It appears that Blake Lively has dropped two of her claims, and I'll tell you about the rest of them." (02:15)

Analysis of Lively's Claims and Their Withdrawal

Initial Claims and Emotional Distress
Candace meticulously breaks down the original 13 causes of action that Lively filed, emphasizing how frequently terms like "suffer," "emotional distress," and "mental anguish" were used:

"In the initial filing, Blake Lively uses the term, or just uses the word rather, suffer, 31 times... emotional, distress 18 times throughout this filing." (10:45)

She underscores that out of the 13 claims, 10 specifically reference Lively's emotional and mental suffering, which she posits were strategic attempts to secure punitive damages.

Dropping the Most Pertinent Claims
Candace highlights the significance of Lively dropping the 10th and 11th claims—Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Negligence—labeling it a substantial victory for Justin Baldoni's legal team:

"She wants to drop those two most pertinent claims... which is a major, major win for Team Baldoni." (25:20)

Legal Maneuvering and Judge's Ruling

Discovery Phase Challenges
Candace explains that the withdrawal of these claims is a tactical response to the discovery phase, where Baldoni's team sought access to Lively's medical records to disprove her emotional distress allegations:

"She's abandoning those two most pertinent claims... because Baldoni's team is saying, let's see your medical records." (18:40)

Judge Lehman's Decision
The judge sided with Baldoni's team, refusing to compel Lively to release her HIPAA-protected medical information, effectively forcing her to drop the emotional distress claims or have them disregarded in court:

"Judge Lehman has decided... he's not going to allow her to present any evidence of her alleged emotional distress throughout the trial." (30:05)

Candace views this as a critical turning point, severely weakening Lively's overarching lawsuit:

"They've effectively butchered their entire lawsuit... inching ever closer to having this lawsuit being completely dropped." (32:50)

Implications for the Lawsuit

Erosion of Lively's Case
With the removal of two key claims, Candace assesses that the foundation of Lively's lawsuit is significantly undermined. She questions the remaining validity of the remaining 11 claims:

"If you're removing emotional distress, what is actually left... it's the ability for them to prove that there was some sort of a coordinated PR campaign." (35:15)

Speculation on Future Developments
Candace anticipates that the lawsuit may collapse entirely or be relegated to a baseless ordeal driven by personal vendettas:

"We're inching ever closer to having this lawsuit being completely dropped. But I don't know what's what." (38:00)

Connection to Taylor Swift's Legal Team

Notable Legal Shifts
Candace points out that Ellen S. Garofalo, formerly associated with Taylor Swift's legal team at Venable LLP, has now joined Baldoni's counsel:

"She worked at Venable llp... and she was one of Swift's former legal representatives. She has now joined Baldoni's counsel." (40:20)

She suggests this move signifies behind-the-scenes alliances and possible influences, hinting at broader industry implications:

"Taylor Swift is definitely Team Baldoni... this is the writing on the wall." (42:10)

Audience Reactions and Feedback

Listener Comments and Candace's Responses
Candace engages with her audience by addressing their comments, reflecting on public perceptions of the lawsuit's progress:

• Catalina's Inquiry:
  "I was wondering if I joined the book Club. Now, if I have access to everything I missed before I joined..."
  Candace reassures listeners about accessing past content:

  "If you join, then yes, you can watch the older episodes of the book club." (50:00)

• Catholic Mom of Five:
  "Ryan Reynolds recently is backing away and blaming Blake for everything."
  Candace responds with skepticism about Reynolds' change in stance:

  "He's definitely taking a pretty big beating publicly... he's a jerk." (52:15)

• BleamcKay's Critique:
  "This is silly at this point and why won't she just drop it and admit that she lied?"
  Candace speculates on Lively's possible motives and the lawsuit's future:

  "She's maybe praying that the judge drops it so she can go... nothing left." (55:30)

Other Topics Covered

Brigitte Macron and PSG Players' Reactions
Candace shifts gears to discuss a viral moment involving PSG soccer players reacting to her series on Brigitte Macron, indicating growing interest and engagement with her content on political figures:

"These two are looking like, are you that wig... it has gone absolutely viral online." (58:45)

Upcoming Projects and Book Launches
She teases future content, including a second season of her series "Becoming Brigitte" and the release of her sophomore book, "Make Him a Sandwich," encouraging listeners to pre-order:

"Becoming Brigitte Season 2 is going to be arriving when I'm officially back from maternity leave." (1:05:10)
"You can pre-order my second book... just head to candaceowens.com." (1:07:30)

Sponsor Mentions
While adhering to instructions to minimize advertisement content, Candace briefly acknowledges her sponsors Gold Co and American Financing, integrating their services into her narrative without dwelling on promotional details.

Conclusion

Candace Owens' Episode 193 offers a mix of personal storytelling, sharp legal analysis, and audience interaction, all centered around the significant developments in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. By dissecting the withdrawal of key claims and exploring the broader implications for the case, Candace provides her listeners with a thorough understanding of the situation's nuances. Additionally, her engagement with audience comments and brief forays into other topical discussions highlight her multifaceted approach to podcasting. As the lawsuit potentially nears its conclusion, Candace remains poised to deliver updates and further insights in future episodes.

Notable Quotes

• "It appears that Blake Lively has dropped two of her claims, and I'll tell you about the rest of them." (02:15)
• "In the initial filing, Blake Lively uses the term, or just uses the word rather, suffer, 31 times... emotional, distress 18 times throughout this filing." (10:45)
• "She is a survivor. And she has suffered and continues to suffer from grief and anxiety as a result of the near overnight change in her public. In the public sentiment towards her." (27:50)
• "Judge Lehman has just come back, and they have very much decided in favor of Team Baldoni." (30:05)
• "Taylor Swift is definitely Team Baldoni." (42:10)
• "This is pretty lost... and they are trying to save face." (45:00)

Note: Timestamps are approximate and correspond to the points within the transcript provided.