IN MY LAWSUIT ERA: Our First 'Cease And Desist' Of 2026. | Candace Ep 294

Summary of IN MY LAWSUIT ERA: Our First 'Cease And Desist' Of 2026. | Candace Ep 294

by Candace Owens

1h 9m•January 22, 2026
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Overview of IN MY LAWSUIT ERA: Our First 'Cease And Desist' Of 2026. | Candace Ep 294

Host Candace Owens opens episode 294 by announcing she received her first legal letter of 2026 — a cease-and-desist from Turning Point USA (TPUSA) — and uses the episode to (1) read and react to that letter, (2) recap why she ended her speaking contract with TPUSA after Charlie Kirk’s public assassination and why she continues to investigate it, and (3) cover several pop-culture items (Taylor Swift / Justin Baldoni / Blake Lively drama and the Brooklyn Beckham family feud). Throughout, Candace explains her legal posture, pushes back on TPUSA’s claims, and mixes legal analysis with cultural commentary and sarcasm.

Topics discussed

  • The cease-and-desist / non-disparagement letter Candace received from Turning Point USA
  • Candace’s termination of her longstanding speaking contract with TPUSA after Charlie Kirk’s death and her ongoing investigation
  • Allegations TPUSA makes in the letter (disparagement, claims of asserting financial impropriety, insinuations about involvement in the assassination)
  • Candace’s legal and rhetorical response (refusal to stop investigating, contract-law defenses, sarcastic “name your price” offer)
  • Taylor Swift / Justin Baldoni / Blake Lively: Candace’s take on where Taylor stands and the leaked texts
  • Brooklyn Beckham’s public Instagram posts about his family feud and Candace’s critical read of the wedding/dress claims
  • Listener comments, merch plug, and sponsors (Stouffer’s, Preborn, Magisterium AI, etc.)

Turning Point USA cease-and-desist — summary and Candace’s response

What TPUSA’s letter alleges (per Candace’s reading)

  • TPUSA claims Candace violated a 12-month non-disparagement obligation tied to her speaking contract, which was terminated December 2, 2025.
  • The letter says Candace made “reckless, knowing, and intentional” disparaging statements, published a “list of lies” she attributes to TPUSA, and asserted there is “definitely financial impropriety” at the organization.
  • The letter demands cessation of statements implying TPUSA or its people knew about, participated in, or covered up Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
  • TPUSA states it has repeatedly made executives available to answer Candace’s questions and says she declined to retract statements.

Candace’s response and legal posture

  • Candace insists she will not stop investigating Charlie Kirk’s assassination and views the public contradictions from TPUSA as evidence of a possible cover-up or at least dishonesty.
  • She frames the non-disparagement demand as a wealthy organization using lawyers to silence critics and mocks the tactic rhetorically.
  • She outlines potential legal defenses: unforeseeable circumstances (the assassination), unconscionability of enforcing silence in the face of public safety/serious questions, and First Amendment/opinion protection (implicitly).
  • Candace’s counter-strategy (public): ask TPUSA to “name your price” to be released from the contract, challenge them to litigate (says they’d have “better luck suing the sun”), and invite TPUSA representatives to appear on her show.
  • She stands by assertions that inconsistent explanations from different TPUSA officials (Andrew Colvett, Brian Harpole, others) justify skepticism and further inquiry.

Key allegations Candace reiterates

  • TPUSA has given conflicting accounts about events and people surrounding Charlie Kirk’s final days.
  • Candace has suggested possible financial irregularities at TPUSA and questioned the backgrounds/character of some people associated with the organization.
  • She claims evidence of evasiveness when requesting documents or clarifications (for example, about Erica Kirk’s whereabouts around Fort Huachuca).

Pop-culture coverage

Taylor Swift — Candace’s read

  • Candace says she predicted Taylor Swift would weather the Justin Baldoni / Blake Lively controversy because Taylor (and her PR team “Tree”) are skilled at damage control and brand protection.
  • Candace references prior Taylor PR crises (the Kanye/“I made that bitch famous” era) as examples of strategic pivots and notes new texts suggesting Taylor joked about Justin Baldoni and was looped into behind-the-scenes coordination with Blake Lively.
  • Conclusion: Taylor will survive the PR fallout, but the texts reveal more involvement/coordination than her public statement suggested.

Justin Baldoni / Blake Lively drama

  • Candace summarizes the reporting: Lively allegedly sought more control/publishing rights on a project, tensions escalated, Justin Baldoni was stressed and hospitalized, texts between parties leaked, and celebrity allies (including Taylor) were involved.
  • Candace critiques the behavior (calling it “mean-girls” tactics) and calls out industry power dynamics where celebrity clout can be used to pressure outcomes.

Brooklyn Beckham family feud

  • Summary of Brooklyn’s Instagram statement: he publicly cut off communication with his parents and siblings, said his family controlled narratives in the press, alleged his mother canceled the originally planned dress for his wife Nicola Peltz “last minute,” claimed his parents pressured him to sign away rights to his name before his wedding, and said his mom hijacked his first dance with an inappropriate public dance with him.
  • Candace examines and disputes much of the narrative: cites the Vogue wedding coverage timeline (multiple dances across the day/evening) to argue the “hijacked first dance” framing is misleading, calls the dress/timing claims “champagne problems,” and highlights Nicola Peltz’s history of lawsuits (dog-wash business lawsuit) and alleged entitlement as context.
  • Candace sides with Team Beckham, calls the family rift over seating charts/wedding drama disproportionate, and criticizes public airing of these problems on Instagram.

Notable quotes from the episode

  • “It’s gay to send a legal letter. … You shouldn’t do it, especially if you can just pick up the phone and call someone.” (Candace’s characteristically blunt take on cease-and-desist culture.)
  • “You’d have better luck suing the sun.” (On TPUSA stopping her investigation.)
  • “Name your price.” (Candace’s public challenge to TPUSA to quantify what it would take to release her from contractual obligations.)
  • “Charlie Kirk’s life was worth more than every red penny that Turning Point USA ever paid me.” (Framing of why she won’t be silenced.)

Key takeaways

  • Candace received a TPUSA cease-and-desist alleging she violated a non-disparagement clause; she rejects that demand and vows to continue investigating Charlie Kirk’s assassination and related questions.
  • The heart of the dispute, in her view, is credibility and contradictory explanations from TPUSA leadership — and possibly money/financial concern.
  • Candace uses the legal letter as both a legal issue and cultural example of wealthy organizations using lawyers to silence critics; she challenges TPUSA publicly rather than capitulating.
  • On pop culture: Candace warns that celebrity PR machines (Taylor Swift’s team) are highly effective; she is skeptical of Brooklyn Beckham’s public complaints and frames much of the Beckham/Peltz saga as privileged, performative drama.
  • Candace invites public scrutiny, offers TPUSA on-air reconciliation opportunities, and signals readiness for litigation/discovery that could expose more documents and texts.

Action items / next steps (from the episode)

  • Candace and her lawyer are preparing a response to the TPUSA letter and are considering contract-law arguments (unforeseeable circumstances, unconscionability).
  • Publicly: she asked TPUSA to “name your price” if they want her released or silenced, and she said she would consider fundraising if they name a sum.
  • She continues her investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death, will follow up on witness/donor statements (including an Aspen donor who corroborated a detail about Erica), and suggests litigation would open depositions and discovery that could be revealing.
  • Candace invites TPUSA personnel (e.g., Andrew Colvett, Blake Neff) to appear on her program to answer questions live.

Sponsors, merch, listener notes

  • Episode included sponsor spots and plugs (Stouffer’s, Preborn, Magisterium AI, Beekeepers Naturals, American Financing) and a merch/merch-channel mention.
  • Candace reads and reacts to listener comments near the end (some supportive, some analytical), and teases more updates as the legal exchange progresses.

If you want the core of this episode in one line: Candace received and publicly rejected a TPUSA cease-and-desist, doubled-down on investigating Charlie Kirk’s death, and used the moment to critique institutional power, celebrity PR tactics, and the public drama around a few high-profile family/industry fights.