The Rich Zeoli Podcast: Daily Politics, Culture & Chaos

The Marxist Doorstep & The Virginia Erasure On this episode, Rich cuts through the mainstream noise to reveal the internal fracturing of the Democratic Party. We’re moving past the talking points to look at a party in the midst of a full-blown civil war. From James Carville’s public demand for Rep. Ilhan Omar to exit the party, to the rising influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, Rich breaks down why this shift toward Marxist rhetoric isn't just hyperbole—it’s an open strategy. What’s On Today’s Agenda: The Virginia Redistricting Scheme: There is a coordinated effort to effectively erase every Republican seat in the state. Backed by Barack Obama, this redistricting isn't just about local lines; it’s a calculated move to secure the White House in 2028. Rich explains why Governor Spanberger’s claims of this being "temporary" are a dangerous distraction. The Newsom Factor: Gavin Newsom is back with a fresh coat of hair gel and a new round of election conspiracy theories. We ask the tough (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) questions: Is the polished image enough to mask the misinformation? Wartime Production & The Economy: As the conflict in Iran expands, President Trump is ramping up domestic weapons production. We analyze the long-term outlook of this war and the potential "October Surprise"—could skyrocketing gas prices flip the upcoming midterms? "This isn't just a shift in policy; it's a fight for the structural foundation of the country. If the redistricting holds and the radicals stay at the door, the map changes forever." Don't miss this deep dive into the stories the media refuses to touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we predicted on this very show: Kristi Noem is OUT and Sen. Mullin is IN.  🚪 The DHS Shakeup: Noem to MullinIt moved fast. President Trump announced that Kristi Noem is transitioning out of DHS to become the "Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas." Rich explains why this "new title" reads like a soft landing after Noem's brutal week on Capitol Hill. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin is set to take the reins on March 31—and surprisingly, John Fetterman has already signaled he's an "Aye" on the confirmation. 🏛️ The Walz Whistleblower BombshellOver on the Hill, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced the music regarding the staggering fraud allegations in his state. We’re talking about $9 billion in potential Medicaid fraud and the infamous Feeding Our Future mess. Rich dives into the whistleblower claims that staff were silenced and the "labels" used to shut down internal critics. Is this just about taxpayer money, or does the trail lead to campaign activity? 🗳️ The Political Chessboard: Texas & 2028The Texas Showdown: Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are headed for a massive runoff. Rich analyzes how a Trump endorsement could end this overnight and why James Talarico is inadvertently helping the GOP.Newsom’s Blame Game: Gavin Newsom sat down with Katie Couric and pointed the finger at... Ronald Reagan? Rich breaks down why blaming a 40-year-old legacy for today's California problems is a massive political unforced error. 📺 Media & MarketsDavid Ellison is making moves at Paramount and CNN. We discuss his pitch to get back into the "Trust Business" and whether CNN can actually survive its current ratings tailspin by trying to be everything to everyone. 00:00 - Noem pushed out at DHS; Mullin announcement starts rolling02:33 - Truth Social timing, confirmation talk, and Fetterman says "Yes"05:20 - The $220M ad issue: Why the hearing felt like a setup06:20 - Lewandowski chatter and the mounting pressure08:57 - Walz in the hot seat: Minnesota fraud & whistleblower claims12:28 - Zeoli’s post-TV self-critique: Studio discipline talk16:24 - Tom Emmer floats JAIL TIME if cover-up claims check out19:06 - Jim Jordan presses the numbers: Indictments & voting blocks22:38 - Jimmy Fallon’s roast lands hard—Walz looks lost25:25 - Trump’s GOP approval & the internal MAGA Iran argument30:00 - Texas Primary: Paxton vs. Cornyn—Can Trump settle it?31:47 - Talarico’s viral clips: Why Democrats are getting boxed in37:42 - Newsom’s Reagan blame-game: A gift to his opponents43:16 - Paramount/CNN shakeup: David Ellison’s "Trust" pitch50:47 - Tariffs & Whiskey: The politics of trade fights53:29 - Why DHS drama matters: Homan, Midterms, & Border nerves58:00 - DHS Message Reset: Results vs. Chaos Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war with Iran expands, Rich Zeoli opens the show with the shocker out of Texas: Jasmine Crockett loses her U.S. Senate primary, refuses to concede, and starts yelling fraud while James Talarico becomes the media’s shiny new “Texas is flipping” fantasy. We talk through the Talarico hype machine, the Stephen Colbert “equal time” fugazi, and why Zeoli thinks Democrats are about to run the same script they ran with Beto O’Rourke—just with a new face. But Texas isn’t flipping blue anytime soon. Then Rich pivots hard to the Middle East and the politics back home. We react to the escalating conflict with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s shocking news about the sinking of an Iranian warship. The War Powers vote is looming. Why is it that Democrats didn’t demand Congressional authorization when Obama bombed Libya but are obsessed with Trump’s actions on Iraq? The hypocrisy doesn’t hold up to Fox News’ Bill Melugin’s great questioning of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.  Republicans, for the most par,t are all standing firm with President Trump on Iran and there is no way the war powers are going to be taken away from Trump. This is Democrat political theater. Zeoli then turns the spotlight on the intraparty knife-fight: Kristi Noem getting hammered by Republican senators, including blistering criticism from Tom Tillis and a grilling from John Kennedy over DHS ad spending. Is this the end for Noem?  Republicans are grilling Tim Walz over Minnesota fraud and a whistleblower claims that they hid the fraud because of Islamophobia and Racism. Congressman Brendan Gill hammers him over how they ignored and retaliated against whistleblowers who brought to light billions of dollars in fraud. Then we hit Gavin Newsom’s newest victim routine— his dyslexia talk and his signals on Israel—and wrap with a run through the latest cultural weirdness, policy gimmicks, and a Broadway-style obsession that says plenty about where the activist left is headed. 00:00 - Jasmine Crockett loses Texas primary, screams fraud, won’t concede01:00 - “Wrong Jeffrey Epstein” moment and Crockett exit from Congress02:55 - Media crowns James Tallarico; Zeoli predicts “Beto 3.0”04:51 - Colbert controversy, YouTube boost, and the “equal time” angle07:25 - Iran conflict expands; Hegseth claims Iranian warship sunk09:20 - War Powers vote setup; Massey, Rand Paul, and Bernie consistency talk11:03 - Hakeem Jeffries on Libya vs Iran: the dodge and the backlash15:36 - Studio riff on Jeffries’ excuses and media coaching habits19:14 - Epstein chatter returns; Bill Clinton questioned about an associate’s death23:24 - Kristi Noem under fire: committee heat and “full confidence” warning sign25:15 - Tom Tillis unloads on Noem’s judgment and leadership27:55 - John Kennedy grills Noem on DHS ad spending and optics31:50 - Tim Walz hearing clips and the “what is a woman” exchange33:36 - Gavin Newsom pushes “California derangement syndrome” and fraud pushback37:19 - Newsom’s dyslexia talk; reading, notes, and the “superpower” claim44:22 - Newsom hints at shifting on Israel support as the war grows46:16 - Minnesota fraud allegations, whistleblowers, and “racist/Islamophobic” warnings50:00 - NYC childcare eligibility talk and why fraud magnets spread50:50 - Luigi musical news and the left’s new idol problem52:49 - West Hollywood moves to protect polyamory; fraud loophole jokes56:32 - Papa John’s closures and late-night food confessions57:31 - Bill Clinton fondly remembers massages Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli breaks down a massive day in news, starting with the explosive backlash over Marco Rubio’s latest remarks. Did Israel push the U.S. into action? Rich unpacks the controversy, the online firestorm, and then the big reveal…President Trump says he forced Israel’s hand not the other way around!  Later, we tackle the media’s favorite new narrative: "The collapse of MAGA." Rich explains why the "base-vs.-base" feud is being wildly oversold and looks at the real political risks—including the specter of "boots on the ground" and long-term mission creep.Plus, a series of domestic flashpoints: a major Supreme Court win for parental rights, the chaotic Epstein hearings featuring a Hillary Clinton walkout, and Kristi Noem flipping the script on Democrats. Finally, Jack Carr joins the show to discuss his new novel The Fourth Option, the history of Iranian proxies, and what a clear objective looks like in today's Middle East. Get Jack's book, Beirut: https://www.amazon.com/Targeted-Beirut-James-M-Scott/dp/139854082X Follow Jack on Social @JackCarrUSA⁩  https://x.com/JackCarrUSAhttps://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusahttps://www.facebook.com/jackcarrusa/ Subscribe for daily political analysis and interviews! 00:00 – Rubio’s “Why Now” Backlash: Did Israel force America’s move?03:35 – Trump to Germany: “If anything, I forced Israel’s hand.”05:22 – Spain Airspace Dispute & UK hesitation06:21 – The “Death of MAGA” Claim: Why Rich says it’s fiction08:13 – Poll Talk: Are MAGA Republicans actually more hawkish?15:39 – J.D. Vance on avoiding Iraq/Afghanistan-style mission creep17:27 – The Big Picture: Iran, China, and the regional chessboard23:45 – Netanyahu’s Vow: Why this won’t be an endless war24:46 – SCOTUS Win: Court backs parents on school gender notification.27:22 – Iran Leadership Scramble: Who wants to be the next Supreme Leader?30:07 – Epstein Hearing Chaos: Hillary storms out over photo dispute32:56 – The “Massage” Exchange: Bill Clinton’s evasions36:43 – J.B. Pritzker mentioned in the political fallout43:10 – Kristi Noem flips the "ICE at Polling Places" trap45:49 – SCOTUS Gun Case: Cannabis, “habitual users,” and "drunkards."55:59 – Jack Carr Interview: Beirut ’83, proxies, and the cost of vengeance1:09:04 – Jack Carr: The Fourth Option & The Terminal List Season 2 updatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli reacts in real time to the shock news that the Ayatollah is dead and President Trump says this mission could run three to four weeks—maybe longer. We lay out what the White House claims the mission is meant to accomplish, and why the “how long” question is already splitting parts of the MAGA universe. But is all that overblown as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says this will not be Iraq 2.0.  How will Democrats react?  Senator John Fetterman is taking a noticeably pro-strike posture while the War Powers clock hangs over everything. Will Democrats oppose the President and revoke his power with Iran? Will it even last that long?  What does regime change look like and how can that be accomplished but most importantly, is there a clear and consistent message coming from the Administration?  Zeoli gets into the confusion swirling on social media, including Matt Walsh’s critique and Karoline Leavitt’s detailed response spelling out targets like missiles, Iran’s navy, terror proxies, and nukes. We talk regime change—whether people admit it or not—then bring in Prince Reza Pahlavi’s vision for a post-regime Iran and the real-world problem nobody can dodge: if people are told to rise up, who’s supplying the firepower? From there, we pivot to the money: China, oil, and the Strait of Hormuz. Rich walks through why cutting off flows from Iran and nearby exporters is a direct hit on Beijing’s energy needs—and how that creates pressure across the Gulf. We also hit the bizarre side plot of prediction markets offering bets tied to Khomeini’s fate, plus the immediate calls in Washington to ban it. Then we switch gears to the border and the census. We play Tom Homan’s answer to Bill Maher about why Democrats let the border blow open, and we connect it to congressional seats, sanctuary cities, and electoral math. We close with Mikie Sherrill blaming Trump while teeing up taxes in New Jersey, and we end on a much-needed palate cleanser: the McDonald’s CEO going viral while acting like he’s never eaten a hamburger in his life. 00:00 - Trump says 3–4 weeks… maybe longer00:59 - What happens after the Ayatollah’s death: succession, regional fallout, China01:56 - “I don’t get bored”: Trump’s timeline and posture03:54 - Fetterman on War Powers and what Democrats do next04:48 - Hegseth: “This is not Iraq” and the no-ground-force message06:49 - U.S. casualties and why the public’s patience is limited08:37 - Matt Walsh questions the mission; Karoline Leavitt responds point-by-point12:59 - Betrayal talk inside MAGA; impeachment chatter and media pile-on13:40 - Prince Reza Pahlavi on a transition and peace with Israel19:11 - Betting on Khomeini: Polymarket/Kalshi uproar and the push to ban it34:52 - China’s oil exposure and the Strait of Hormuz choke point43:47 - Lindsey Graham’s “who’s next” energy and regime domino talk46:36 - The hard reality of arming a revolt vs. U.S. ground forces47:33 - Tom Homan tells Bill Maher the real reason for open borders50:16 - Mikie Sherrill tees up taxes and blames Trump52:52 - McDonald’s CEO goes viral “tasting” a burger like a robot Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We lay out why athletes shouldn’t be forced into political avatars, and why Zeoli thinks the backlash is really about punishing masculinity and patriotism—right down to Hasan Piker’s wild “Nazi” smear and the forced apology circuit. Then Rich connects the dots to the long campaign against “toxic masculinity,” pointing to how easily narratives get weaponized—bringing up the Rolling Stone UVA story, the damage it did, and how campus Title IX processes turned into guilt-first tribunals. Zeoli takes it back to America’s founding spirit, arguing the country was built by men willing to risk everything, and that the modern panic over winners, losers, and toughness isn’t accidental. We also get into two very different Olympic stories: Alysa Liu’s family being targeted by the Chinese government and her pride in repping the United States, versus Eileen Gu competing for China and acting shocked that people took it personally. Rich makes the case that winning isn’t a “men-only” thing—when women win we cheer, when men win we cheer, and when America wins we should act like it. After that, Zeoli unloads on Zoran Mamdani for brushing off adults pelting police with ice as a “snowball fight,” and we talk through what that says about political hostility toward law enforcement, accountability, and what prosecutors will actually do. We wrap with a sharp Senate-hearing exchange featuring Bernie Sanders and Markwayne Mullin, plus Medicaid and Medicare fraud chatter that drags Gavin Newsom into the spotlight—before ending with a sarcastic riff on frog costumes, protest theater, and what passes for “heroism” in 2026. 00:00 - Hockey gold backlash through a dad’s eyes00:58 “- Toxic masculinity” and why heroes get targeted02:15 - Hasan Piker’s “Nazi pawns” rant and the apology pressure06:06 - Women’s sports, fairness fights, and why it matters12:35 - Title IX tribunals, presumption of guilt, and politics on campus18:09 - Winners vs. losers and the culture war over success23:52 - Alysa Liu, China’s spying, and American pride26:50 - Eileen Gu controversy and why people feel betrayed29:48 - Let men be men, let women win too, and stop the pile-on33:32 - Zoran Mamdani calls it a “snowball fight” as cops get pelted42:43 - Bernie Sanders vs. Markwayne Mullin in a heated hearing moment46:21 - Dr. Oz, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, and California as the target48:19 - Young Kim presses Newsom on $1.3B and illegal-immigrant coverage52:06 - Frog costumes, protest theater, and a Captain America comparisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli comes to you live from the White House after President Trump’s State of the Union, and we get right into the contrast: a serious night on Capitol Hill… and a bizarre “State of the Swamp” counter-program that somehow features a harmonica-playing giraffe outfit and Robert De Niro. We bounce from the funniest clips of the night to the sharpest fights in Washington, including Nancy Pelosi getting called out over insider trading and the weird “graded it before it happened” campus reactions to the speech. Zeoli and Matt DeSantis lay out why the whole thing matters, why the optics hit so hard, and why the other side looked frozen in place when the subject turned to basic issues like citizens, crime, and accountability. Then we land the big interviews. We talk with Border Czar Tom Homan about sanctuary cities, cooperation with local law enforcement, cartels, fentanyl, the stakes for ICE and Border Patrol, and the push to locate children lost under the previous administration—plus Angel Mom Recognition Day and why that’s personal for him. From there, Rich sits down with Ambassador Kelly Loeffler on small business optimism, lending, deregulation, “Made in America,” and what it takes to rebuild supply chains so the U.S. isn’t dependent on China for essentials. Zeoli also welcomes Energy Secretary Chris Wright on powering data centers, lowering electricity prices, why blue-state energy policy drives investment away, and why nuclear, natural gas, and reliability matter when demand spikes. And we wrap with health and food policy: Admiral Brian Christine on drug pricing, dietary guidelines, and the administration’s priorities at HHS, followed by Kyle Diamantis on ultra-processed foods, SNAP changes, school lunch direction, food dyes, and the debate over glyphosate. 00:00 — Live from the White House after Trump’s State of the Union00:56 — Matt DeSantis joins Zeoli and the “State of the Swamp” counter-show01:53 — The giraffe-costume rant and the “abused spouse” line02:49 — “Fresh out of an ICE prison”: the clip that steals the night04:35 — “Pumpkin Spice Satan,” prizes, bingo, and the alternate-universe vibes05:34 — Students grade the SOTU… before it happens07:20 — Trump calls out insider trading; Pelosi reaction talk10:20 — Tom Homan on sanctuary cities and why jails matter12:06 — Politics vs public safety; Minnesota cooperation and New York outreach14:41 — Deportation numbers, priorities, and the border shift15:34 — Cartels, fentanyl, and what changes when the border tightens17:25 — Missing kids: locating 145,000 and why the search continues20:21 — Ambassador Kelly Loeffler: small businesses, optimism, tax policy23:38 — SBA modernization, loan records, and cutting headcount25:24 — Made in America, supply chains, and why it matters to buyers27:05 — Jimmy’s Seafood, patriot branding, and community businesses30:32 — Energy Secretary Chris Wright on AI data centers and grid realities33:53 — Blue-state power bills, investment flight, and cheap gas that doesn’t get used38:07 — Nuclear power, market distortions, and why reliability wins45:50 — Admiral Brian Christine: drug pricing, TrumpRx, new dietary guidelines50:26 — Gender dysphoria in minors report and child mental health focus53:48 — Kyle Diamantis on ultra-processed foods and chronic disease costs57:12 — SNAP waivers, stocking standards, and access to healthier food58:58 — Food dyes push and the glyphosate argumentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli opens State of the Union Day by sizing up the theatrics Democrats have planned for President Trump’s address—and we start with the early preview: New Jersey Democrats rolling out a bill built around a not-so-subtle acronym, the F-ICE Act. We lay out what it’s meant to do, why it’s getting attention, and how Zeoli sees it fitting into the bigger political strategy of turning every fight into a headline. We then get into the gold medal hockey controversy that should not be a controversy: the guys laughing at Trump’s locker-room joke. Rich explores the social media outrage. Zeoli points out how quickly a customary White House invite becomes a loyalty test, and why the players are forced to play defense instead of just being able to bask in their well-earned Olympic glory.  Can Gavin Newsom read or not? He’s getting hammered for comments on his book tour with Cornel West, unloading on him for being a racist. We discuss how Mexico was able to kill drug cartel kingpin El Mencho through a romantic connection, and a viral post about Puerto Vallarta that leads to a side question on the left’s ever-growing acronym soup.  Another arrest in Britain related to Jeffrey Epstein.DOJ recordings have Epstein discussing intelligence, blackmail, and high-level access. More evidence he was a spy?  The New York Police Department gets pelted with snowballs and it's not a fun game for kids. It's because Mayor Mamdani has created a culture of disrespect towards the cops. The Trump Justice Department is suing New Jersey over Mikie Sherrill’s order limiting ICE cooperation at prisons. Why wouldn't NJ want to hand over criminals to ICE? Criminals who are in…prison. And we end on a question you've always wanted the answer to. So don't miss today's episode! 00:00 - State of the Union night and Democrats’ “silent defiance” plan00:58 - Gold medal hockey invite drama: men go, women decline02:50 - “George Stephanopoulos” joke and the morning show question03:41 - GMA clip: the team addresses the White House invite07:06 -  Don Lemon, Bill Maher’s dinner, and Larry David’s mockery13:15 - Cornel West unloads on Gavin Newsom’s book tour claims15:55 -  “I can’t read a speech” vs. reading a whole book fast21:37 - El Mencho tracked through a romantic partner and taken down26:20 - Puerto Vallarta warning post and the “2S” question30:37 - Epstein overseas: arrests, leaked documents, and spy allegations34:08 - Audio clip: Epstein, favors, and the Barak conversation40:39 - Newsom suggests elections won’t be “fair” unless Democrats win42:30 - Zohran Mamdani and the voter ID/SAVE Act argument43:23 - NYPD pelted with ice; Cuomo blasts the mayor’s silence46:14 - New Jersey’s F-ICE Act and the DOJ lawsuit over Mikie Sherrill’s order52:25 - Why restricting ICE around prisons raises public safety risks54:59 - Sopranos cast politics: would Tony back Trump today? Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli opens the show by tearing into Gavin Newsom’s stage moment that lands like the bigotry of low expectations—Newsom trying to “bond” with a mostly Black audience by bragging about a 960 SAT score and saying he can’t read a speech. We walk through Nicki Minaj’s reaction, why Zeoli says it’s not a slip-up, and how Newsom’s furious response to Sean Hannity turns into a loud, profane tough-guy act that feels like a bad attempt to out-Trump Trump. We pivot to Newsom’s book-tour circuit and the whole “my kids decide if I run” routine, plus the awkward dance around Kamala Harris and what happens if their ambitions collide. Rich also hits the California exodus question and calls out the spin, then the show shifts gears into a much-needed win: Team USA taking hockey gold over Canada. Zeoli and Jared relive the moment, the patriotism, the jokes, and the predictable media meltdown that tries to turn a sports victory into a political fight—while the team gets invites and the internet briefly behaves for about five minutes. From there, we get into the celeb-politics lane: Bruce Springsteen’s “save America” tour, the ticket prices, the security gates, and the hypocrisy question—if borders and IDs are so evil, why does entry come with screens, checkpoints, and a pricey digital ticket? Rich then plays the unfiltered clip of Katie Porter leading a chant that shows where Democrat energy is right now, and follows it with Susan Rice’s warning that an “accountability agenda” is coming for corporations once Democrats get power again. We close with Zeoli going after AOC’s condescending snow rant, then her “it’s your fault if you think I sounded unprepared” defense on foreign policy. The final stretch zooms into New York: Zoran Mamdani’s property tax push and the snow-shoveler hiring program that suddenly demands documentation—because “federal law”—even though the same crowd treats federal authority as optional in other areas. Rich lays out why the ID argument collapses the second money and payroll get involved, and why the hypocrisy is impossible to miss. 00:00 Gavin Newsom’s “960 SAT” moment and the bigotry of low expectations01:51 Nicki Minaj’s take and why Zeoli calls it a racist disaster03:56 Newsom’s profane Hannity clapback and the “out-Trump Trump” act06:40 “My kids decide” if I run: the Newsom 2028 setup09:20 Kamala Harris question and Newsom’s evasive “fate” answer11:11 California cost-of-living, people leaving, and Newsom spin13:00 Super Bowl confusion, sports talk radio jokes, and USA pride15:17 Miracle-on-ice memories and why the hockey gold hit different17:05 Jack Hughes postgame: “Proud to be American”20:34 Media tries to turn hockey gold into politics23:10 Blizzard day, snow shoveling, nitro pills, and memory jokes24:59 Grand Hotel of Cape May live-show plans and spring getaway plug26:47 Bruce Springsteen “save America” tour, prices, and security hypocrisy32:54 Katie Porter chant clip and Democrats escalating the profanity wars35:28 Susan Rice warns companies: subpoenas, documents, and payback38:30 AOC on why snow won’t melt, plus the “city should move it” point45:45 AOC foreign policy defense: “it’s your fault” framing50:16 Zoran Mamdani property tax backlash in Queens52:19 Mamdani snow-shoveler hiring: ID required, “federal law” excuse56:02 Why the ID argument collapses when payroll is involvedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast special, Rich speaks with Dr. Victoria Coates. A former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump, Victoria Coates is Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. With decades of experience as a national security advisor in Congress, federal agencies, and the White House, Coates leads the Davis Institute in designing and promoting policies that prioritize the security of American citizens while protecting our interests around the world.   In the episode, Zeoli and Coates discuss the newly formed "Board of Peace", the potential for military conflict with Iran, and the potential for regime change in Cuba. Will President Trump take military action against Iran? What were the key points of Secretary Rubio's speech in Munich and will we actually "take" Greenland?  A very special conversation on international policy and foreign relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli leads with the bombshell that has rocked the world: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested this morning at the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office. We examine newly released Epstein files suggesting he shared sensitive trade documents and investment briefs with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy—raising the chilling question: was Andrew a bridge for an intelligence asset? We revisit President Trump’s 2015 warnings, analyze the reaction from Piers Morgan, and discuss why King Charles’s statement that "the law must take its course" marks a permanent fracture in the monarchy. The conversation then shifts to the brewing war over free speech. Zeoli breaks down the Stephen Colbert vs. CBS drama regarding Texas candidate James Talarico. Was it a "banned" interview or a calculated move to navigate the FCC’s Equal Time Rule? We look at how FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is tightening the screws on broadcast fairness, and why this sets a precedent for all media during an election cycle. Plus, we tackle the global push against expression: Emmanuel Macron recently calling free speech "BS" in the context of algorithmic transparency, and Hillary Clinton praising European speech crackdowns. Zeoli also dives into school choice and the federal scholarship dollars that democrat governors are refusing to touch because they are terrified of the teacher unions. We wrap with the "synthetic movie" revolution and why Hollywood’s reliance on spectacle is backfiring as AI begins to outpace the studio system.   00:00 - Prince Andrew arrested: The Epstein probe goes nuclear. 01:59 - The "Intelligence Asset" theory: Why Epstein wanted trade secrets. 03:41 - Trump’s 2015 warning: Why the President saw this coming. 09:07 - Monarchy in Meltdown: Can the Crown survive a criminal trial? 18:12 - The Colbert Equal-Time Controversy: CBS, Talarico, and the FCC. 24:36 - The "Banned" Hoax: How censorship claims drive fundraising. 31:44 - Macron & Hillary: The global plan to "manage" your speech. 36:35 - The Education Fight: Governors blocking scholarship money. 41:58 - Mikie Sherrill vs. School Choice: The New Jersey showdown. 47:13 - Synthetic Hollywood: Will AI movies end the studio era? 56:34 - "Sex Extinction" & Clickbait: Roasting the latest panic. 59:17 - Tomorrow’s Tease: Dr. Victoria Coates on the Iran threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we should abolish the FCC + Hillary cheers free speech crackdown + How to fix Philly's slavery exhibit Rich Zeoli breaks down why Stephen Colbert’s “equal time” freakout is pure theater and why CBS attorneys — not the FCC — are driving the whole mess. We lay out how Colbert uses the James Tallarico interview as a publicity stunt to funnel viewers to YouTube, while Tallarico plays the victim and rakes in millions. Zeoli also explains why you can hate Colbert and still think the equal-time rule is outdated — and why keeping the FCC around is a gift to Democrats who want a bigger speech-regulation hammer. We also get into the long game: Rich warns that the same political crowd that pushed censorship pressure during COVID-era debates wants regulators to reach far past broadcast TV. Zeoli plays clips and reacts to the talking points behind speech control, including Hillary Clinton praising Europe’s approach and the broader push to police what people say on major platforms. We connect it to how corporate lawyers behave, how fear becomes policy, and why abolishing the FCC now is the cleanest way to stop a future crackdown. Then we pivot into the rest of the chaos: Rich reacts to Greg Gutfeld’s comments, Lawrence Jones’s argument about mental health and firearm forms, and Pramila Jayapal’s new “Trans Bill of Rights” push. Zeoli also has fun with the media’s “racist” label game, a too-perfect Don Lemon clip, and a shockingly slick computer-made movie trailer that looks like it came straight from Hollywood. We close with a wild Philadelphia segment — the mayor dodges the sanctuary city question in real time, and Rich pitches a brutally simple idea for the Washington’s House exhibit that would drive the local political class up a wall. Chapter Markers00:00 - Colbert vs. CBS: the “equal time” narrative begins01:57 Why Democrats want regulators reaching podcasts and YouTube02:56 Colbert’s exit plan: steering traffic to YouTube04:48 Corporate lawyers and the “everything is risky” mindset06:41 The real move: abolish the FCC before power flips07:35 Fairness Doctrine history and how talk radio changed09:18 Hillary Clinton praises Europe’s approach to speech controls13:02 Colbert admits lawyers signed off and the clip goes to YouTube16:01 Jasmine Crockett calls out the story as fear-driven, not forced18:38 Tallarico’s MSNBC victim pitch and the fundraising haul21:31 The next frontier: regulating computer-made video and speech25:13 Macron clip and the mindset behind “managed” speech26:04 Greg Gutfeld on trans politics and the media pressure campaign29:33 Lawrence Jones on mental health, firearms, and the form question33:59 Pramila Jayapal’s “Trans Bill of Rights” rollout35:52 White House briefing: the “racist” label question36:42 Don Lemon clip and the too-perfect media moments39:01 A Hollywood-style computer-made trailer and what it signals40:56 Philly sanctuary city question and the mayor’s on-camera dodge49:16 Zeoli’s “Democrat slavery timeline” idea for Washington’s House Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obama cuts off the 2028 field at the knees, Pelosi refuses to go in on Gavin, PLUS Trump responds on Munich and there is a secret attack on the 2nd Amendment.  Rich Zeoli opens by arguing the Democrats don’t run a real grassroots nomination at all—superdelegates and party power brokers do—and that’s why the party keeps shutting down insurgent candidates year after year. We lay out how Biden in 2016, Bernie in 2016 and 2020, and even Kamala’s path all fit the same template: the decision gets made first, the “process” comes later. Zeoli then turns to why Gavin Newsom’s 2028 “inevitable” storyline starts wobbling fast, pointing to Barack Obama’s public criticism of California’s homelessness approach and why that’s a brutal hit on Newsom’s core record. Rich also plays Nancy Pelosi praising Newsom while still hedging with “a great bench,” and we riff on Newsom’s latest third-term Trump talk—plus the merch-and-hats logic that’s being used to whip people up. We shift to the overseas clips that light the match: Trump blasting Newsom and AOC as embarrassing on the world stage, and AOC’s Taiwan answer becoming the kind of footage opponents replay forever. From there, we move into the political aftershocks: Pelosi attacking the SAVE Act and voter ID, an old Schumer clip surfacing that cuts against today’s Democratic messaging, and why the fight over elections is only getting louder. Then Rich gets into the Epstein spiral—Hillary Clinton distancing herself, Bill Maher walking back years of mockery, and how this story is turning into a career-destroyer even for people accused of nothing. We also hit a separate alarm bell: concerns about federal firearms transaction records being digitized into a massive searchable system, and why lawmakers are demanding answers. To close it out, we play the viral street-level chaos: an anti-ICE confrontation in Minnesota, protest stunts in big-box stores, a bizarre “chicken funeral” scene, and a sharp exchange in a Minnesota hearing focused on fraud and welfare stats. And yes—we even wrap with an Italian phrase of the day. 00:00 — Newsom & AOC “vacation” fallout and the superdelegate machine01:01 — 2016 and 2020: how the party blocks Biden and Bernie01:56 — GOP primaries vs. Democratic control of the nomination03:38 — The Gavin Newsom “puff piece” problem vs. the California record05:20 — Obama criticizes homelessness policy and why it hits Newsom hardest08:03 — Obama’s power in the party and Pelosi’s Newsom praise (with a hedge)10:45 — Newsom’s third-term Trump warnings and the “merch clause” joke14:30 — 2028 field mystery: “true candidate not revealed”16:14 — Pelosi on the SAVE Act, voter ID, and election fears19:30 — Old Chuck Schumer clip resurfaces on ID and fraud20:21 — Trump slams Newsom and AOC’s Munich performance22:05 — AOC’s Taiwan answer and why Rich says it’s politically fatal29:03 — Hillary Clinton, Epstein, and the “set the precedent” theory31:42 — Bill Maher’s comments and the Epstein panic spreading outward33:40 — Gun database concerns and lawmakers pressing the ATF34:30 — Minnesota anti-ICE confrontation goes viral39:57 — Protest stunts in stores: ice, salt lines, and social media clout41:47 — Trader Joe’s “chicken funeral” and the mask surprise46:31 — Minnesota fraud hearing: Brandon Gill’s rapid-fire stats53:53 — Italian phrase of the day and the sign-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli breaks down the 2028 Democratic 'auditions' in Munich featuring AOC, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, Al Gore’s plan to ban algorithms and the AI Tom Cruise clip everyone is talking about In this episode: The Munich Beauty Pageant: AOC, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer hit the world stage to audition for 2028. We dissect AOC’s viral non-answer on Taiwan and why Newsom’s habit of trashing the U.S. while praising China’s EV machine is a massive red flag for American supply chains. The "Trump-Derangement" Loop: Rosie O’Donnell is still fixated, this time from abroad. What does her latest spiral say about the media’s inability to move on? The War on Speech: Al Gore wants to "ban" social media algorithms. We explain why this is less about safety and more about a desperate grab for narrative control. AI vs. Hollywood: Between "bullying" bots and a terrifyingly realistic AI-generated brawl between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the tech panic has reached a boiling point. Plus, we look at the privacy win involving doorbell cameras and law enforcement surveillance. The Epstein Shadow: Why "Pizzagate" talk and Epstein document chatter refuse to leave the mainstream conversation despite disputed evidence.   00:00 – Munich turns into a 2028 Democratic tryout 01:02 – AOC’s Taiwan question and the brutal non-answer 02:03 – Newsom in Munich: “Nazis” comparisons and Trump talk 03:47 – “Trump is temporary” and the overseas messaging game 05:29 – AOC’s second Munich word salad and party viability 12:03 – Pelosi calls AOC a “star” and 2028 chatter heats up 16:24 – Why Munich matters: International audition for Dem contenders 17:17 – Newsom praises China’s EV machine and the supply-chain reality 23:28 – Whitmer’s Ukraine answer and the governor-on-the-world-stage problem 24:22 – Rosie O’Donnell abroad, still consumed by Trump 28:48 – Rosie, Epstein claims, and the media loop 32:37 – Al Gore wants to “ban” algorithms: What that really signals 36:04 – AI panic weekend: Bots, fear-posting, and job anxiety 42:37 – The Cruise vs. Pitt AI fight clip and why Hollywood panics 49:02 – Doorbell surveillance worries and corporate backpedaling 52:36 – Epstein documents and why “Pizzagate” talk resurfaces   ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishow Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeoli opens by bringing more great news! President Trump says you'll save $2400 now that he has scrapped Obama's disastrous climate change rules. And of course, Obama is screaming that the world is going to be destroyed. The left is really nervous though because 19 Attorneys General are now calling for investigations into green energy scams that cost taxpayers billions if not trillions of dollars. Many of these groups are foreign NGO's backed by you guessed it, the Chinese Communist Party.  There used to be a saying, politics ends at the water's edge. Don't tell that to Gavin Newsom's greasy hair or AOC as they go to Munich to trash America, trash Trump and declare the need for a wealth tax. They are clearly running for president and seeing this as their chance to grandstand on the world stage. Speaking of presidential candidates, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro comes out against The Save Act and his excuse his ridiculous. But he's a democrat and worried about his dead constituents in Philadelphia not being able to vote.  Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future joins Rich to discuss the repeal of Obama's climate rules and what it means for our wallets. Obama did this without any Congressional authorization but it's bigger than that. It's all about money for democrats from green energy groups.  It's a Friday show with lots of great news including how McDonald's is getting in on the Make America Healthy Again movement by offering more protein. Plus, NBC News apologizes for calling a woman...a woman. Make sure you subscribe and tell your friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli opens with the EPA move led by Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump that wipes out major emissions-era rules—plus the best part: the auto stop-start feature that kills your A/C at red lights. That madness is going to end and so are the ridiculous rules around emissions standards. We dig into why the electric vehicle push is getting tossed, what it means for drivers, and why Zeoli says the mandates turned car lots into graveyards for vehicles people didn’t want. Then we hit voter ID. We walk through the SAVE Act passing the House and the predictable meltdown from Democrats, while Barack Obama urges the Senate to block it—despite footage circulating of Obama showing ID to vote for… Barack Obama. Obama is a hypocrite because he never had problems with Americans using ID's to visit him at the White House, travel, or exercise their second amendment rights.  From there, we pivot to Capitol Hill heat: Pam Bondi gets pressed on Jeffrey Epstein and election integrity, and we talk through why the Epstein situation is such a mess. Nancy Mace promises we will soon know names but will we really? Zeoli has long said the truth about Epstein will never come out because he was most likely an intelligence asset and there are too many powerful nations, not just people, that want the truth covered up.  We also get into the 2028 audition circuit: Gavin Newsom’s latest cringe moment as his wife jumps into a press event to the lecture the media. The media’s never-ending effort to polish Newsom’s image—right down to gushing coverage of his fake high-speed rail train to nowhere. Then we take the fast train to the East Coast where Governor Mikie Sherrill signs executive orders to block cooperation with ICE. She's clearly bored with being Governor and ready to run for President.  But today is a great day for less government as Trump rolls back the EPA and democrats show that whether it's voter id or working with ICE, they will fight Trump at every turn whether it's popular with the public or not. It's all about the crazy base.  00:00 Trump Ends EPA Madness Once and For All 00:59 Why auto stop-start drives everyone nuts03:32 SAVE Act passes House and the Dems vow to block it in the Senate 05:18 Obama urges Senate to block it; clip of him showing ID resurfaces16:05 New Jersey “dead voters” jokes and old-school machine politics18:45 Epstein talk and why Zeoli thinks the full story stays hidden25:46 Gavin Newsom's Beta Male Moment33:57 Media gushes over California high-speed rail “progress”38:30 Mikie Sherrill, ICE restrictions, and the Gateway Tunnel fight53:18 Democrats cater to the primary base and that base is nuts 56:05 Chuck Schumer’s low energy chant 57:59 Today is a win for less government  Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli starts off examining the ICE hearing chaos. The left loves being judgmental and being the "good" person and deciding who is or isn't based on the cause du jour. Have you worn your Anti-Ice pin today? This is where a Democrat member of Congress goes straight for afterlife judgment and accuses ICE of routinely killing people. We unpack why the wording is the whole point. Rich ties it back to the larger habit on the left of moral lecturing—who’s “good,” who’s “bad,” and how their moralizing keeps hurting them electorally. Then it's the fight over "The SAVE Act" and the newest claim that voter ID is somehow anti-woman. Rich points out the polling reality and the way the talking points keep shifting when the old accusations don’t land. The fact is, Voter ID is popular with literally everyone and democrats arguing that it's racist and sexist is simply ridiculous.  From there, we get into Ring’s Super Bowl commercial about lost pets and ask the question...is all of this surveillance a good idea? Rich examines their ties to big government and a puff piece TV interview where the tough questions disappear the second the founder says the C word. Plus a savage spoof ad that nails what people are actually worried about.  But if you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear, right? Wrong! How many times have we seen government weaponized against us but these big tech companies brush aside these privacy concerns like we're all idiots as they casually turn data over to government without even a warrant.  Remember how the Biden DOJ once said MAGA extremists were the greatest threat to national security and people were thrown in jail for not following covid protocols? These sypbells give government another tool to track us all in the name of...finding lost pets.  Finally, Zeoli gets into the Gateway Rail Tunnel funding brawl where grandstanding politicians like Senators Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker join Governor Mikie Sherrill to blast President Trump over naming rights-because fighting Trump IS the point. It's never about compromise. They don't actually want to see this project move forward, they want to scream about MAGA and be the resistance.  00:00 Dems ICE rhetoric reaches new absurdity 00:59 Privacy fears and the day’s political pileup04:29 The left’s moral lecturing and why voters hate it08:41 Zeoli’s boat mess + the mask scolding story11:53 ICE hearing flashpoint: “Do you think you’re going to hell?”14:26 Accusing ICE agents of genocide 18:04 SAVE Act attack line: It's racist AND sexist 21:29 CNN numbers: broad support for voter ID23:12 Doorbell cams and privacy concerns 40:41 Pandemic scenario: cams used to police movement50:20 Gateway Tunnel funding fight is pure theater  Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli comes out firing on Trump’s outstanding decision to end greenhouse-gas rules and why it could mean cheaper energy, a weaker EPA, and the end to climate-litigation scam. We lay out how the Obama-era “endangerment finding” became the legal foundation for sweeping regulations and government money grabs, and why Zeoli thinks EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s move is the biggest deregulation play yet — with ripple effects for everything from your car to national security. Make no mistake, this is a huge win for sanity and a huge loss to the administrative state.  We also get into the Democrats’ latest meltdown over ICE, with members of Congress tossing around “KKK,” “slave patrol,” and “Gestapo” comparisons in hearings. Rich and the crew walk through the most unhinged lines, why it’s all about viral clips, and what happens when the same people screaming about “paramilitary forces” are literally sitting in the oversight chair doing… oversight. Then we connect the dots: Big Tobacco-style lawsuits now aimed at social media. We talk about the court fights portraying social media platforms as “digital casinos,” and how “protecting kids” turns into a backdoor push for government control of speech and algorithms. Zeoli argues parents still matter, the panic is being weaponized, and the endgame is the same: more government control. All in the name of the children.  Think about all of the Biden Administration's efforts to police speech. When the government steps in to "protect" your kids from social media, it's really about gaining greater control over everyone's online speech. Think COVID disinformation, the Hunter Biden laptop, and hate speech censorship. Don't fall for the idea this is about protecting kids.  From there, we hit the Epstein angle and the absolute vindication of Donald Trump — including new reporting that Trump contacted Palm Beach law enforcement back in 2006 and allegedly urged them to look hard at Ghislaine Maxwell. So was Trump setting up the democrats the entire time to pursue the Epstein case knowing he would be vindicated? Is this why the Biden Justice Department did nothing for 4 years?  Finally, Elizabeth Warren's voter ID conspiracy theory doesn't survive five seconds of basic reality and more crazy Trump haters to ruin your shopping experience.  00:00 — Trump ends greenhouse gas rules and “climate madness”02:37 — Social media lawsuits are really about ending free speech03:31 — A massive win for deregulation 08:11 — Climate scams have made life more expensive and dangerous 10:58 — Big Tobacco parallels: climate lawsuits and corporate punishment14:35 — Social media lawsuits are a wolf in sheep's clothing 19:06 — META wants more speech police 23:26 — Utopia-by-algorithm 30:00 — Wacky Dems Desperate to Go Viral 40:11 — Trump's total vindication on Jeffrey Epstein 49:04 — RFK Jr. Says no more Nanny State55:23 — Elizabeth Warren's Voter ID Conspiracy Theory  Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli opens the show by torching the idea that today’s Democrat Party is “moderate,” using New Jersey’s special primary as the proof point. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed a far left progressive who won a special election to fill a Congressional seat. Her platform: fight the oligarchy, fight ICE, fight Trump. Fighting Trump IS the point these days for Democrats. Not compromise. Not cooperation. Fighting and obstruction. That's how they think they'll win in 2028. Whether it's New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill suing Trump and vowing to block ICE or Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro vowing to fight an ICE detention facility in his state, these so called "moderate" democrats are all about appealing to their extremist base.  Rich then plays his latest Fox News segment from America’s Newsroom and we talk about the on-air clash with a Democrat guest insisting that progressive victories are outliers. We also get the behind-the-scenes hallway moment, where the guest admits he won’t go on MSNBC or certain CNN shows because he’s “not far left enough”—which says plenty about where the party’s center of gravity sits. We pivot to the ICE-vs-everyone theatre: protests, corporate pressure campaigns, and the “boycott the yoga studio” vibe that turns politics into performance. Zeoli’s point is simple—this stuff isn’t fringe anymore, it’s mainstream behavior inside the coalition, and it keeps getting rewarded. And no, it's not just an excuse for Zeoli to play a clip of women in yoga pants.  Even as polls show overwhelming support for voter ID laws, democrats continue to block The Save Act, arguing it's racist and sexist but not being able to actually explain why. Zeoli caps it with Kamala Harris’s famous word salad: “prove who you are… but not like that”  and we have some fun with how absurd that logic sounds when you apply it anywhere else. If you haven't had enough cringe in your day, how about Governor Mikie Sherrill giving a weather report in Spanish. It's no bueno. She also thinks it's part of her job...to be a meteorologist? It's the nanny state pandering that the left loves and drives rationale adults insane. But what you may have forgotten is that there was a time when Joe Biden and Chris Matthews' both agreed everyone needed to speak English to unite our country. Now we have Bad Bunny doing an entire halftime show in Spanish.  Lastly, have you noticed how the Super Bowl commercials have become either all AI or all big name celebrities?  00:00 Democrat Socialists in NJ and the party’s “outlier” excuse00:57 Bernie Sanders and AOC score a major win in New Jersey 03:29 Fighting Trump IS the Point 06:53 Josh Shapiro again proves he is no moderate 12:01 Bernie rally clip: “oligarchs,” suburbs, and exporting the playbook14:02 Zeoli on Fox News destroying the centrist democrat narrative 17:40 Protest chaos and the crude stunt tactics at drivers20:33 Yoga studio pressure campaign and corporate silence demands23:13 Voter ID polling vs Capitol Hill resistance31:29 John Fetterman backs voter ID and the filibuster twist35:47 Adam Schiff argues voter ID “disenfranchises” voters43:52 Kamala Harris and the “prove who you are” word salad50:24 2006 throwback: Democrats pushing English and assimilation52:06 Governor Mikie Sherrill's Pandering Spanish Cringe 56:39 Super Bowl tech ads and celebrity overload Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli opens by calling out democrats for being stolen election conspiracy theorists. From Chuck Schumer calling Voter ID Jim Crow 2.0 to Senator Ed Markey saying Trump is going to steal voting machines to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries saying Trump is going to steal ballots, democrats sound like unhinged lunatics. Even Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher are pushing back on their claims that The Save Act is racist. But wait, there more. They also say voter ID laws are sexist. Is this all a secret plan to keep women from voting? Apparently, it's just about overturning the 19th Amendment! What an idiotic thing for democrats say when Republicans tend to do very well with married women and Donald Trump even won married female voters in 2024.  Also, are Trump supporters MAGA Minions or MAGA sycophants? Democrats can't seem to keep their insults consistent.  Dads matter! A new study shows that Dad being present in their kids lives matters more than we realized and Zeoli gets personal about being more present with his three kids. We need to do more to boost fatherhood in America and make sure Dads are involved in their kids lives. But if you are involved in your kids lives you probably don't have time to protect ICE by popping a squat in Target.  Our friends at Surge Philly released a viral Target protest video showing unhinged leftists and it makes sense why more people are leaving blue states for red states when you hear democrat members of Congress from New Jersey call for the abolishment of ICE.  We close with a grab bag that still lands heavy: the “Ribbon of Death” Olympic downhill course, a Super Bowl pick framed by a pope/Seahawks coincidence, and the newest wrinkle in the Jeffrey Epstein case as CBS reports conflicting interpretations of surveillance footage. Was it just sheets or a person near Epstein's cell before his death?  All of these conspiracies keep coming true! Maher and Stephen A. Smith even go so far as to say the public owes apologies to...QAnon?  And once again the Governor New Jersey reminds us she's already bored of being Governor and is running for President.  00:00 - Democrat conspiracy kooks claim Trump will “steal” 202609:40 - Zeoli’s reality check on who this would actually affect19:04 - Stephen A. Smith & Bill Maher push back on Jim Crow rhetoric23:16 - Study says dads’ matter to their kids mental and physical health33:01 - CNN reveals people are fleeing blue states 35:38 - NJ members of Congress want to abolish ICE36:37 - Left is offended by the word "homeless" 39:37 - “Ribbon of Death” Olympic downhill race but Rich can't ski anyway42:20 - Rich's Super Bowl pick because Catholic! 53:59 - NJ Governor sues President Trump  Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.