The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden announced that all nursing homes will have to require all staff be vaccinated against Covid or lose federal funds, meanwhile Biden says the U.S. will begin wide distribution of Covid booster shots in September as new data shows that vaccine protection wanes over time.; President Biden defiantly defended his administrations execution of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, meanwhile the Taliban is blocking Kabuls International Airport making it difficult to have the capability to collect people around Afghanistan.; In Florida, Texas and Arizona, defiant school leaders are sticking with mask mandates and on the JR poll, "If you're already vaccinated, will you get the booster?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...As the Taliban continues its takeover of Afganistan, the U.S. scrambles to evacuate thousands of American citizens and vulnerable Afgans.; The Biden Administration is expected to recommend that most Americans get a booster shot eight months after their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.; Meanwhile, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19. Gov. Abbott is fully vaccinated, in good health but experiencing no symptoms and on the JR poll, "Were you satisfied with Biden's "buck stops with me" speech?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...President Biden cut short his vacation to return to the White House and deliver remarks on the catastrophic military withdrawal of US troops from Afganistan.; President Biden in his address opened by explaining the Afghan situation was inherited from former President Trump.; The Texas Supreme Court temporarily halted lower court rulings that allowed local Government entities and school districts to implement mask mandates in defiance of order from Gov. Greg Abbott and on the JR poll, "Do you blame Biden for the Taliban takeover?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...The Taliban have gained control of large sections of Afganistan faster than almost anyone expected, meanwhile, the Pentagon is dispatching troops to assist in evacuating staff from American Embassy in Kabul.; San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh during the city's Covid-19 update said all 39 of the city's available EMS units were in use for 26 minutes due to a surge in 911 calls.; Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is now affirming its commitment to gender equality and health equity providing guidelines on infant feeding and lactation-related language.; On the JR poll, "Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th?" And its finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh served on your TV tray.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...The Texas Senate passes elections bill with new voting restrictions after a 15 hour filibuster from Democratic Senator ends to try to stop the measure.; Chicago remembers fallen police officer, Ella French, who was shot and killed after a traffic stop but not without controversy.; Loudoun County, Virginia teacher tells school board she was quitting her teaching job because of politicized agendas.; The U.S. is sending 3000 troops to Afghanistan to assist with the departure of embassy staff after urging American citizens to leave the country and on the JR poll, "It's National Middle Child Day and In your family, are you the oldest, youngest or in the middle?"

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed bill lowering education standards for minority students by suspending math, reading requirements.; President Biden has put himself as a champion of lower gasoline prices by urging foreign oil producers to boost output even though gas prices are predicted to fall.; Gov. Greg Abbotts order banning mask mandates in Texas schools faces lawsuit, defiance by big-city districts that includes Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.; University of Michigan, Prof. Justin Wolfers has proposed that any Americans who refuse to get a Covid vaccine should be made to pay for their own medical bill out of pocket if they get Sick from Covid-19 and on the JR poll, "Should masks in school be a mandate or choice?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...San Antonio, Bexar County sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his ban on masks mandates in schools as even more resistance to Abbott's order is growing in Texas as Dallas schools issue mask mandates defying Gov. Abbotts order.; President Biden celebrates a bipartisan win after Senate passes massive infrastructure bill at a sweeping 1.2 trillion dollar package. And on the JR poll, "Do you support or oppose local suing Gov. Abbott over their authority to order masks or lockdowns?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Former President Obama held his 60th birthday celebration over the weekend but not without criticism as Republicans blast Obama for hypocrisy of throwing a maskless birthday party.; A Colorado Rockies fan was accused of saying a racial slur at Miami Marlins player Lewis Brinson but team has confirmed he did not use a racial slur but was trying to get the attention of teams mascot, "Dinger." Dr. Fauci hopes making young kids wear face masks won't have any lasting negative impact on them and he doesn't see future lockdowns but expects a flood of vaccine mandates at businesses and schools across the nation.; Jack takes your calls and ask, "What classes should schools teach that are not taught in school" and on the JR poll, "Do you carry a Covid vaccination card daily?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...More businesses are mandating Covid-19 vaccines for employees but some are asking if that is legal.; A coalition of housing groups are suing the Biden Administration to challenge the latest eviction Moratorium.; Special guest is Texas GOP Chair Lt. Col. Allen West calling out the hypocrisy of Texas Dems who fled to DC now vacationing in Portugal.; On the JR poll. "Approve/Disapprove of Gov. Abbott's job performance and its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dining table.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...Efforts to get more Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 are growing more urgent as experts say the next Covid-19 variant is just around the corner.; Biden Administration is developing a plan to require almost all foreign visitors to be vaccinated.; Special guest includes Mighty John Marshall joins us to talk about the value of vinyl records and the current Top 10 big-money records for the year and on the JR poll, "Do you eat raw oysters?"