The Jack Riccardi Show

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden announced a effort to reach Americans resistant to getting vaccinated, including a door to door push to vaccinate people from Covid sparks major backlash.; U.S. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson did not make the USA Track and Field roster due to a 30 day suspension after testing positive for marijuana.; Eric Adams, a former police captain, wins Democratic primary race for New York City Mayor promising to fight crime and ending racial injustice in policing.; Court finds US Air Force largely responsible for Sutherland Springs, Texas shooting because the government failed to submit criminal history to the FBI and on the JR poll, "Do you agree or disagree with having Sha'Carri Richardson off team USA?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Former U.S. Rep. Allen West launches GOP primary challenge running for Governor of Texas against Gov. Greg Abbott.: National Geographic has suggested that holiday fireworks are racist because the smoke from fireworks disproportionately affects communities of color.; ESPN's Rachel Nichols is pulled as NBA finals sideline reporter and apologizes to colleague Maria Taylor after a leaked audio clip complaining about Taylor, who is black, getting her hosting gig last year.; President Joe Biden gave a confusing speech at a naturalization ceremony but struggled to say America is great, but not that great and on the JR poll, "Could Allen West get your vote for Governor of Texas?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Today Jack Riccardi hits the road along with a special addition of Gang of Four to help support the 15th Annual "Operation Interdependence."; Apple is asking some employees to wear police-grade body cameras at work to prevent company leaks to the public.: Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson suspended for one month after positive test for marijuana.; On the JR poll, "Do you grill with charcoal or gas?" And its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot off the grill.

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...Supreme Court upholds Arizona voter fraud protections that restrict ballot harvesting that now follows a challenge from the DNC.; Trump Organization Chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg pleaded not guilty after being charged with fraud and tax crimes.; Tour de France spectator arrested for allegedly causing massive crash and could face charges for causing bike crash. Lawsuit against her has been dropped.; The highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 is on the rise. Will they be an urge for everyone to mask up again?; Music band names or Pharmaceutical names, you decide and on the JR poll, "Should it have been charges or forgiveness for the Tour de France fan?"

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Bill Cosby released from Pennsylvania prison after sex assault case is thrown out. Cosby served more than two years after he was convicted of drugging and molesting a woman.; Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld who over saw Iraq war and served under two Presidents has died at 88.; New York mayor's race in chaos after elections board publishes incorrect tally that includes over 100 thousand text ballots.; White House Press Sec. Jen Psaki argues Republicans support defunding the police because they are trying to cut COPS program from rescue plan.; Former President Trump traveled to the Texas border and Special guest Texas Rep. Chip Roy breaks it down for us and on the JR poll, "Born in South Texas or moved here?"

Its Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Toyota defends donations to Republican lawmakers who voted against certifying the results of the 2020 Presidential election.; The newly crowned Miss Nevada will become the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant.; Nike CEO John Donahoe says the sports giant is a Chinese brand and will continue to invest in China for a long time.; Flight Attendants say that unruly passengers have made flying downright scary and some airline flights are holding off serving alcohol to passengers and on the JR poll, "Are you more or less likely to buy a Toyota, given their contributions to 2020 election objecting candidates?"

Its Monday and topics tackled today include...Olympic hammer thrower and activist Gwen Berry has received backlash after she appeared to turn her back to the American flag during National Anthem and then says she felt like she was set-up.; Death toll in Florida condo collapse rises as search and rescue efforts continue and now questions are being asked how something so tragic could happen.; Vandalism of new Brooklyn George Floyd statue may be hate crime, this after a week statue was erected. Police are now seeking 4 suspects.; NYPD is hunting for Times Square shooter as officials announce new plan to flood area with more cops and on the JR poll, "Should Gwen Berry stay or go on the U.S. team?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of George Floyd.; At least 4 people are dead and 159 still unaccounted for after a 12-story condo partially collapsed in Florida.; VP Kamala Harris makes her first visit to the U.S. Mexico border as tension on immigration grows.; ESPN's Jalen Rose slams USA basketball for picking "token white guy" for the Olympics and says U.S. is scared to make an all-black team.; Joint Chiefs of staff Gen. Mark Milley defends studying critical race theory in the military and its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dinner plate.

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden announces public safety strategy, with a particular emphasis on gun crimes, as he warns of more pronounced summer crime spike, meanwhile, cities take steps on police reform as violent crime surges.; Dating app "Bumble" gives entire staff the week off to combat burnout and to help ease the burden on pandemic-weary workers.; IKEA store in Atlanta is under fire for fried chicken, watermelon menu items for Juneteenth holiday and on the JR poll, "Are you happy with your career choice?"

Its Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Singer Billie Eilish has apologized after a video surfaced of her apparently mouthing an anti-Asian racial slur.; A New Jersey school board has walked back its decision to rid holiday names from its school calendar after parents spoke out against the move.; White House Press Sec. Jen Psaki was questioned about safeguards the Biden Administration has in place that children of top officials don't get preferential treatment in hiring.; Senate fails to advance sweeping voting rights bill aimed at expanding early voting, registration in a vote of 50-50 and on the JR poll, "Are you going to NIOSA?"