The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...White house continues to defend President Biden of his withdrawal from Afghanistan, meanwhile Biden defends Afghan pullout and forcefully rejected criticism of his decision to end Americans 20 year war.; Before the collapse of Afghanistan, President Biden has a conversation with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani asking Ghani to change perception.; A new Texas abortion law that bars the procedure after about six week of pregnancy takes effect pending Supreme court action and on the JR poll, "Do you mind being asked if you're Covid-19 vaccinated?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden seemed defiant in his White House address and said his administration was ready when Afghanistan's government collapsed.; Meanwhile, President Biden points finger at Trump over chaotic Afghan withdrawal but says Afghan withdrawal was a success.; Former Afghan interpreter who helped in the 2008 rescue of then Sen. Joe Biden and two other senators in Afghanistan was among the thousands left behind is now stranded there and on the JR poll, "Would you like to see an independent commission investigate the Afghan fiasco?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Commander of U.S. Central Command, Gen. McKenzie announced today the completion of Afghanistan withdrawal marking the end of the United States longest war of 20 years.; A fearsome Hurricane Ida left many coastal Louisiana trapped by floodwaters now faced with immense recovery efforts after the storm devastated the Louisiana coast.; China has announced that minors can only play online games for an hour on Fridays, Weekends and holidays and banned during schoolweek and on the JR poll, "Agree or Disagree on limiting your kid's online gaming to 3 hours a week?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Taliban guards continue to provide security outside Kabul Airport but the Biden Administration is now realizing it was a bad idea for them to provide security.; There is a rapid adoption of Covid-19 mandates as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott banned state and local governments from imposing vaccine mandates, meanwhile should Texas employers be able to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for employees and its finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dining table.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...The Pentagon confirmed that two suicide bombers struck a packed crowd outside the international airport in Kabul, killing at least 12 american service members and many Afgan civilians.; President Biden delivered remarks at the White House following the attacks which killed 12 U.S. Service members and vows revenge and says "We will hunt you down and make you pay." And on the JR poll, "Are you confident that the biden administration will have an appropriate military response to today's attack?"

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Two House members secretly traveled to Kabul airport in Afghanistan to conduct oversight of the effort there.; President Biden's approval ratings have plummeted. His poll numbers have dropped to their lowest point of his presidency which could spell trouble for Democrats.; The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way for school districts to require people to wear masks in classrooms, meanwhile, San Antonio mask order heads back to Texas Supreme Court as the clash over face coverings rage.; Oregan Gov. Kate Brown announces that masks will be mandated in most outdoor setting, regardless of vaccination status.; Washington public school requires student athletes to wear tracking monitors to trace Covid-19 during practices and on the JR poll, "Do you agree with fact-finding trip to Afghanistan by two house members?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...On a special news conference, President Biden says the U.S. completion of evacuations by August 31 is contingent of the Taliban allowing access to the Airport but he said there are plans to stay past the 31st deadline.; House approves framework for 3.5 Trillion dollar spending package and deadline for infrastructure vote.; We remember the Rolling Stones, as long time drummer Charlie Watts dies at the age of 80 and on the JR poll, "Should the U.S. accept Taliban's 8/31 deadline?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on todays White House

briefing says that they are in talks with the Taliban on daily basis but could not give details.; U.S. evacuates almost 40,000 people from Afghanistan as Taliban calls Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline to be out of country.; FDA grants full approval to Pfizer Covid shot, clearing paths to more vaccine mandates and becoming the first in the U.S. to win the coveted designation.; American Airlines extends ban on alcohol because of a surge of unruly passengers and says it will not serve alcohol in the main cabin of its flights until at least next year.; We remember Don Everly, half of harmonizing duo of the Everly Brothers who died over the weekend at 84 and on the JR poll, "Should the airlines permanently give booze the boot?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...President Biden came out of the basement to address the current situation in Afghanistan as U.S. troops try to evacuate Americans from Kabul.; Defense Department is forced to clean-up mess after President Biden claims Al Qaeda is gone from Afghanistan.; Texas Covid-19 surge could be worst one yet but an Alabama doctor said he will not see patients unvaccinated against Covid because he doesn't want Covid to spread in Alabama.; On the JR poll, "Did you ever collect baseball cards? And its finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and served fresh on your dinner table.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...The debacle of the U.S. defeat and chaotic retreat in Afghanistan becomes a political disaster for Joe Biden's Presidency plagued by crises and could stain his legacy.; George Stephanopoulos spoke to President Biden in an exclusive interview but not without scrutiny as Biden gets defensive when confronted on Afganistan.; Detroit Tigers Announcer, Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely after using accent with Japanese Baseball star Shohei Ohtani and on the JR poll, "Is President Biden's job performance what you expected?"