The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...New York City has become the first city in the U.S. to require proof of coronavirus vaccination for indoor dining and other leisure activities but acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey compared the idea of requiring vaccine passports to documentation required during slavery or birtherism.; New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is laying low a day after a report with findings from an investigation that says he sexually harassed multiple women as he ignores growing calls for him to resign.; Two House Democrats from Texas, Julie Johnson and Jessica Gonzalez, who broke quorum and fled for Washington, D.C. are reportedly vacationing in Portugal and on the JR poll, "Do you play the Texas Lottery?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...New York Attorney General Letitia James finds New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated state and federal laws.; President Biden, Nancy Pelosi and many NY state senators are calling on Cuomo to resign.; The American Medical Association is receiving criticism after its House of Delegates called for removing sex markers on birth certificates to eliminate marginalization and minoritization.; New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city will require people to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter public entertainment venues, restaurants and gyms and on the JR poll, "As last San Antonio location closes, will you miss Shoney's?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Many retailers are updating their mask policies now that the CDC is now recommending that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks in public and indoor spaces.; Dr. Marty Makary, Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is our special guest to help us better understand the Delta Variant, new mask mandates and natural immunity to covid.; Austin Bills? The Buffalo Bills are reportedly looking at a move to Austin, Texas if they are unable to secure a new home venue in Buffalo and on the JR poll, "Is it possible or just a pipe-dream that the Buffalo bills could move to Austin?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...The CDC is saying the war has changed on Covid infections and now says they are urging new messaging warning Delta variant as infectious as chickenpox.; A new order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that allows state troopers to stop and turn around vehicles carrying migrants that could increase the spread of Covid-19 has now been threatened of a lawsuit from the DOJ.; On the JR poll, "Is your employer again requiring masks?" And its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is piping hot served to your table.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...President Biden outlined his administration's latest efforts to vaccinate more Americans against coronavirus and combat the spread of the Delta variant.; Officers who testified at Jan. 6 hearing want more support from nations largest police union and are calling on law inforcement groups to publicly denounce what happened on Capital attack.; Vice President Kamala Harris unveils strategy to address the root causes of migration from the recent surge in illegal immigration at the border.; The Southeastern Conference Presidents vote in both Texas and Oklahoma into the SEC beginning in 2025 and on the JR poll, "Do you want to see UT in the SEC?"

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include....A day after its first hearing with emotional testimony from police officers brought the January 6 Capitol attack back into the national spotlight, the committee's next steps is to move the first wave of subpoenas.; Simone Biles has now pulled out of two Olympics gymnastics events for mental health reasons while some are saying withdrawing from Olympics is best thing for her safety.; In the wake of violent weekend in Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan now says police and community-led efforts are both needed.; Today's special guest is American Politician and businessman, Don Huffines, as he launches primary challenge to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.; We remember, Dusty Hill, bassist for the iconic rock band ZZ Top has died at 72 and on the JR poll, "Are you following the Olympics more or less then you have in the past?

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...CDC reverses indoor mask policy, saying fully vaccinated people should begin wearing masks indoors again in places with high Covid transmission rates.; The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capital kicked off its first high profile hearing with testimony from officers who experienced the events of January 6.; Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics gymnastics team and says that she is super frustrated and wants to focus on her mental health and on the JR poll, "Are you masking-up again?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Department of Veterans affairs is requiring all medical personnel to get vaccinated against Covid-19 which is the first federal agency-wide mandate of its kind.; Masks mandates seem to be coming across the U.S. and Dr. Fauci says that bringing back mask mandates is under active consideration but critics are panning Fauci on possibility of wearing masks again.; Cuba protesters gathered outside the Whit House wanting President Biden to call for freedom in Cuba and to do more to pressure the regime.; Marlboro maker Philip Morris say it plans to stop selling cigarettes within 10 years and could bring and end to Marlboro and on the JR poll, "Do you think cigarettes will be gone anytime soon?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Cleveland's Major League Baseball team announced a new name for the team, changing the name from Indians to the Guardians after the 2021 season.; NFL says coronavirus outbreaks among unvaccinated players, could force that team to forfeit and will be credited with a loss.; Washington DC police Chief Robert Contee takes on the justice system after latest shooting, declared himself "mad as hell" and said violent criminals should not be coddled,; The Tokyo Olympics has relaxed its rules on athlete protests allowing athletes to protest their views on the field of play prior to start of competition.; On the JR poll, "Cleveland Indians become the Cleveland Guardians. Like or Dislike and its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dinner table.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...President Biden faced a number of questions on inflation, covid and immigration on a town hall forum with Don Lemon but made a number of false or misleading claims.; Gov. Greg Abbott says he won't impose new mask mandate despite increasing covid-19 cases but many local officials across the U.S. re beginning to reimpose covid mask rules.; Some School districts around the country are discussing a return to masks mandates when classes begin next month and on the JR poll, "Should CDC call for masks in the new school year."