The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Jack Riccardi breaks down and fact checks the State of the Union address.; President Biden gives his State of the Union address to a maskless House chamber. Biden was even affectionate at times, resting his forehead against others, meanwhile, several lawmakers wore blue and yellow outfits and accessories during the State of the Union in a show of support for Ukraine.; Texans headed to the polls as the state ended the first primary of the 2022 midterm election season as Republicans turnout swamped Democrats as Greg Abbott wins the GOP nomination for Texas governor and will face Beto O'Rourke in November. On the local front former county commissioner Trish DeBarry coasted to victory in the Republican primary election for Bexar County Judge, meanwhile, Ina Minjarez head toward a runoff election on the Democratic side and both are our special guest. Do plan to vote for Trish DeBarry for Bexar County Judge or the winner of the Democratic run-off? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden enters first State of the Union address with one of the worst approval ratings of any president as polling shows Americans don't trust Biden when it comes to the economy and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.; Texas heads to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 Texas primary election including major seats like the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.; Because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the German government is examining every option to keep the country warm and reduce its energy dependence on Russia, meanwhile, the Biden administration holds steadfast in keeping the keystone pipeline closed as many say to open U.S. energy reserves would make us independent again.; U.S. officials warn Putin may escalate attacks on Ukraine as the White House touts devastating sanctions and more "severe consequences" for Putin, meanwhile, some experts worry about possible nuclear escalation in Putin's Ukraine war. Are you worried about nuclear war with Russia? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Beginning early this week, fully vaccinated White House employees will no longer be required to wear masks at work and even applies to staff who work in close proximity to President Biden.; Ukraine seeks "immediate ceasefire" as Ukrainian and Russian delegates sat down for the first direct negotiations between the two countries since Russia launched it's invasion.; Ukrainian President Zelensky said he would not leave the capital, Kylv. Meanwhile, Zelensky accuses Russia of war cimes in bombardment of Kharkiv.; Special guest Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the latest of the deadly crises between Ukraine and Russia as thousands of Ukrainians flee their country for safety into Poland and other neighboring countries.; Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary election for governor of Texas. Have you decided on who you will vote for? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...As many as 4 million people could flee Ukraine. The U.S. and it's European allies moved to sanction Russian President Putin as Russia's military pushed further into Ukraine as hundreds of casualties have been reported due to invasion.; President Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Jackson to fill his Supreme Court pick making her the first black woman selected to serve on a court.; Small business owner Nathan Buchanan is our special guest and is a candidate running in the GOP primary for Bexar County Judge.; Former Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has a book coming out about voting rights titled "We've got to Try" released in the middle of his run for Texas governor.; Have you decided on a GOP A.G. candidate yet?; Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics and it's Friday and another serving of "The Dish" comes your way fresh and hot.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...Russia invades Ukraine. Vladimir Putin launched attacks on Ukraine, meanwhile, President Biden condemned the move and warned of punishments including financial sanctions in coordination with American allies. Do you approve of Biden's Ukraine response?; John Kerry is blasted for hoping Putin will also focus on climate change while invading Ukraine.; And Jack has special guest's to give us updates on the latest on the invasion of Ukraine and takes you calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Looks like a full scale invasion. White House now warns Russia attack of Ukraine is imminent as the United States has issued a new warning to the Ukrainian government that the latest intelligence points to a full-scale Russian invasion.; Pentagon approves requests for National Guard as a trucker convoy has its eyes on D.C. to protest pandemic restrictions. Do you support a trucker convoy for Washington D.C..; Judge Peter Sakai is our special guest running for Bexar County Judge looking for your support. And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia to counter Putin's invasion of Ukraine.; Former Florida Congressman Col. Allen West is a republican challenger to Texas Gov. Abbott and is our special guest.; Canadian police appear to end protesters siege of Ottawa but not without controversy of the way the police have harassed, threatened and even beaten persons in and around Ottawa,; We've all heard of "cancel culture" but some are saying the cancel culture activism has peaked and Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...A growing number of states are moving to drop mask mandates and covid-19 restrictions, as Americans hope to move into a new phase of the pandemic as infection rates fall.; Seattle officials have overturned a decades old mandatory law for bicycle riders to wear helmets because cops unfairly targeted people of color and homeless people.; Putin has ordered his defence ministry to despatch Russian peacekeepers into Eastern Ukraine upping the ante in a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war.; Was Canada Trucker protest just a moment or the start of something bigger? Canadian police secured the downtown core of Ottawa as truckers protest ends with many vehicles towed and almost 200 arrests.; Rep. Ina Minjarez running for Bexar County Judge is our special guest.; CDC under new scrutiny for collecting wide variety of covid-related data but publishing only a tiny fraction. Was their decision to withhold most covid data the right thing to do? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...President Biden says he is now convinced Russian President Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains.; Temporary paper license plates seem to be popping up on cars all over Texas. While some of these plates are legitimate, there are bogus Texas temporary paper license plates causing concerns for law enforcement.; Its finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is fresh and piping hot and served on your dining table and Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...Banks are now moving forward to freeze accounts linked to convoy protests. Under the Emergencies Act, the federal government has directed backs to stop doing business with people associated with the anti-vaccine mandate convoy in Canada.; Texas GOP candidate Don Huffines is our special guest as he announces his run for Texas Governor.; Whether its taking out the garbage, emptying the dishwasher or yard work should you pay your kids for doing chores? And Jack takes your calls on the days News and Hot topics.