The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden pleads for funds to fight next Covid surge before its too late saying that more money is needed to bolster ongoing relief efforts, meanwhile, the FDA has just authorized another booster dose, a fourth dose for Americans age 50 and older.; The Biden Administration is preparing to lift Title 42 Covid restriction on border but has been warned of possible surge of thousands of migrants to cross border if lifted.; Disney executive, Karey Burke, has made it clear that half of the characters in upcoming projects will represent more gay or racial minorities.; A Federal investigation into Hunter Biden's business activities is gaining steam and now even the liberal news media is on board in their reporting.; Actor Jim Carrey in an interview with Gayle King, says that celebrities are no longer the "cool club" and is sickened by standing ovation given to Will Smith after Oscar win.; On the JR poll we ask if an endorsement from former President Trump of a local candidate important to you?; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Presidant Biden said he would be very fortunate if former President Trump decides to run against him in 2024 but Trump may have some company as Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd says he's considering running for President.; President Biden has insisted he is not walking back his comment made seeking Putin out of office was caught using cue cards in trying to cover up Ukraine gaffe about ousting Putin.; Job hunters are taking a stand as employers struggle to fill millions of openings, job seekers are using their leverage to say no to writing cover letters to land a job.; New Florida education law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn nationwide reaction and now a Florida Kindergarten teacher worries he can't discuss his love life with his students anymore.; Would you be interested in a Elon Musk social platform? Elon Musk says he's giving some serious thought to creating a new Social-Media platform.; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Monday and topic tackled today include...President Biden contradicted his own staff by insisting he did not regret or retract his spontaneous call for Putin to be removed from power saying, "I'm not walking anything back."; Meanwhile, President Biden announced his 2023 federal budget to propose a new type of wealth tax as part of his upcoming budget request as Biden's job approval ratings keep falling.; The Oscars film Academy has condemned Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock after the comedian made a tasteless joke about Jada Pinkett Smiths hair loss. Do you think we are all being played by "the slap?"; Are we missing out on Human connection? Human connection is an innate need to create a social rapport with others but has the art o human interaction disappeared or are people ok with the disconnect of others?; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...While in Poland, President Biden tells U.S. troops that global democracy is at risk because of war in Ukraine but so far has ruled out any possibility of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine.; Meanwhile, President Biden warns of food shortage following surging inflation and predicts U.S. will pay price for Russia sanctions.; Members of the House Select Committee investigating January 6 are now discussing whether to call Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, before the panel for questions alleging she wanted Republican lawmakers to protest 2020 election results.; Riley Leon, the 16 year old caught in a tornado in his red Chevy truck is getting a new ride. A dealership in Ft. Worth are donating a brand new Silverado to Riley and his family.; Infomercials were all over the TV in the 80's and 90's. Did you ever buy a TV infomercial product?; We celebrate Elton John who turns 75 today,; Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics and it's Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is piping hot and fresh out of the oven.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...During a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Biden and Western leaders plan new ways to punish Russia for it's war in Ukraine. Biden says Russia should be kicked out of the group of 20 nations and issued vague warning that the U.S. would respond if chemical weapons are used by Russia.; It's day four of Supreme Court hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as todays round of testimonies wrapped up with the next phase of her confirmation process begins with a vote on her nomination happens April 4.; New York City Mayor Eric Adams in one of his most controversial decisions yet has rolled back the Covid vaccine mandate for performers and athletes, saying "the city needs to move forward."; Student loan forgiveness is back. Mid-term elections are just around the corner and there is a call for cancellation of debt for all student loan holders. Do you agree with federal student loan forgiveness?; During the confirmation hearings, Judge Jackson was asked to define the word "woman" and Jackson replied "I can't." How would you define a "woman?"; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...It's Day 3 of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearings as topics and questions included her decisions on child pornography cases, her work on Guantanamo cases and her judicial philosophy. Meanwhile, media rages over GOP questions in Jackson hearing, for example, Judge Jackson was asked if she could define a "woman" but could not provide a defining answer. Was asking Judge Jackson to define a woman a bad question or did she give a bad answer?; President Biden is traveling to Europe today ahead of a special NATO summit with other world leaders on the war in Ukraine,; Cherokee County School Board in Georgia shuts down a mom for reading a graphic passage from a book that is required for some students to read.; Car free Sundays? The International Energy Agency has a 10 point plan to help reduce the global demand for oil to include driving more slowly, turning off air conditioning and car free Sundays.; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...What a difference a day makes after multiple tornadoes likely touched down across South Central Texas, including Guadalupe County confirming that a tornado did touch down in Kingsbury just north of Seguin.; Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the second day of her Supreme Court confirmation hearing as G.O.P. senators pressed Judge Jackson on critical race theory.; President Biden has warned Russian President Putin could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, meanwhile, Mariupol continues to see some of the worst attacks in Ukraine as the Russian invasion approaches the one-month mark. Now that we are one month into the Russian invasion in Ukraine, what is your war prediction?; A Southern California private school apologizes after teacher leads California preschoolers in anti-Biden chant as students shouted, "We want him out."; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...The Senate Judiciary Committee began the first day of confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's Supreme Court pick with highlights of her opening statement.; Another Covid surge may be coming. Seems health officials are bracing for another swell in the pandemic. This time its the Covid variant BA.2 but Dr. Fauci says U.S. unlikely to see surge from new variant.; Poland welcomes over 2 million refugees from Ukraine with hundreds of thousnds going to other nearby countries, meanwhile, only a small number have come to the U.S. as refugees. Why has the U.S. allowed so few?; On this day in music history, DJ Alan Freed hosted the first Rock-n-Roll concert in Cleveland, Ohio. Do you have a favorite classic rock decade?; And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Russia holds pro-war rally as Ukraine invasion stalls. Russian President Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine at a rally in Moscow as Putin said to thousands at a National Stadium that Russia will implement all plans in Ukraine.; President Biden talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping for first time since Russian invasion of Ukraine in hopes to deter Beijing from providing military or economic assistance for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.; For two years, the New York Times has been largely quiet of Hunter Biden's laptop but now the Times are stating that his laptop was abandoned by Hunter Biden and contained authentic emails of peddling schemes by the Biden family.; Dr. Fauci is back but bringing more bad news with him about Covid saying Covid-19 cases will likely increase soon because of a new variant and possible new surge.; University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas becomes the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division 1 title finishing in first place.; SNL star Pete Davidson says he is no longer going to space on Blue Origin spaceflight for reasons unknown. If you had the chance, would you go on a Blue Origin spaceflight?; Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics and it's Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is piping hot and fresh out of the oven.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...Russia's ground advance slowed, but more missile and other attacks struck civilians as survivors pulled from damaged Theater where civilians sheltered.; The Kremlin is responding to President Biden calling Russian leader Putin a "War Criminal" calling the declaration unforgivable.; Do we need a "Tesla Tunnel?" San Antonio negotiating with Elon Musk to potentially build a loop of tunnels between SA International Airport and the city's downtown. Are you up for a "Tesla Tunnel?"; University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas is favored to make history as the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA division 1 title but not without controversy and national debate.; Baseball spring training officially begins. Who is your all-time favorite Baseball player? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.