The Jack Riccardi Show

Its Monday and topics tackled today include....Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis faces trouble for calling Pride Parade crash a terrorist incident even though accident was caused by someone that was a part of the Gay Men's Chorus family.; Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics selected by New Zealand for the womens event.; Singer Macy Gray has proposed that the American flag be redesigned to represent the country's diverse population.; Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is confronted about his membership in a private, all-white beach club and defends it.; Supreme Court rules 9-0 against NCAA in compensation battle with college athletes and on the JR poll, "Could Ron De Santis get your vote for president in '24?"

Its finally Friday and topics tackled today include....Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday celebrating end of slavery in the United States.; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declares racism a public health crisis in Chicago and that racism is the cause for higher crime rates.; The pushback against Critical Race Theory in schools has been successful enough to get liberals in the media to pay attention as parents have had enough and taking their anger to school board meetings.; From One Million dollar lotteries to free beer: Do Covid vaccination incentives really work?; On the JR poll, "Is it the heat or the humidity?" And it Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh.

Its Thursday and topics tackled today include....President Biden had his sit-down for the first time since taking office with Russian President Putin and agreed to begin cybersecurity and arms control talks.; President Biden apologizes for snapping at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins over Putin questions.; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs 7 gun bills into law including constitutional carry.; Broadway and movie star Rita Moreno apologizes for being dismissive of Black Lives Matter while defending "In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda over colorism criticism.; A man seen in viral video stealing multiple items at a San Francisco Walgreens before exiting the store on a bicycle but CBS news anchor excuses shoplifter and on the JR poll, "Do you shake hands or fist bump?"

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin showdown but some are wondering if Biden can actually keep up with the Russian leader during their first summit meeting together.; Charles Barkley blasts TNT bosses over cancel culture calling them cowards and brings up fact that you can no longer have fun anymore when covering sports and fearing being canceled.; Testing has found that Covid-19 infections in the U.S. could have been found as early as December 2019.; Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer apologizes after using outdated term for disabled children during interview.; The minds of the left are blown and are freaking out over Jon Stewart's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show in favor of the Covid-19 lab leak theory and on the JR poll, "Do you think President Biden can keep up with Putin at their summit meeting?"

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...1 dead, 14 wounded after downtown shooting in Austin, Texas over the weekend. One suspect was arrested and another is being sought but questions have come up because description of other suspect are being withheld by newspaper reporters.; President Biden holds closing G7 summit news conference but gets lost multiple times in speech.; Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sends letter to Bexar County Sheriff Salazar informing him he will not allow the use of donated funds for a boat because of ugly and sexist comments used by donor and on the JR poll, "Is it racist to give descriptions of criminal suspects?"

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Gov. Gregg Abbott says Texas will build a border wall with Mexico but details on cost or location have yet been announced.; Jeffrey Toobin returns to CNN after being fired and now apologizes for exposing himself on zoom call.; A watchdog group proposes forcing teachers to wear body cameras to ensure they don't teach Critical Race Theory.; Vice President Kamala Harris snaps at Univision anchor while pressed on when she will visit the southern border.; On the JR poll, "Do you agree with Texas building a wall?" And it Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is now on your dinner table.

Its Thursday and topics tackled today include...Dr. Fauci has not been happy lately claiming that political attacks against him were really just thin attacks against science.; It seems that unemployment fraud surged during the pandemic as half of all unemployment money was stolen by criminals.; NY Islanders fans united and came together to sing the National Anthem that would give anyone chills to listen to it.; After being lockdown from last years pandemic it seems people are happy to move forward and live life again around others and on the JR poll, "Are you back to your pre-covid normal?"

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...New York TImes panned for Mara Gay defense following her remarks about being disturbed by U.S. flags because of the message it portrays.; Virginia school board meeting explodes as members face backlash for suspension of P.E. teacher Tanner Cross after his now-viral comments about gender.; Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is getting backlash for opposing bill aimed at protecting voter rights and on the JR poll, "Do you have an American flag anywhere on your vehicle?"

Its Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Gov. Abbott signs legislation into law to prevent another Texas power grid failure and also signs bill to punish businesses that require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or so-called vaccine passports.; VP Kamala Harris pushes back on criticism for not visiting the US-Mexico border.; Former President Obama slams right-wing media venues for stoking fear among white people on banning critical race theory from schools and government related groups.; Dr. Marty Makary is our special guest and discusses the concept of herd immunity and natural immunity around Covid and on the JR poll, "When it comes to proof of vaccination, should it be up to each business or banned by the state?"

Its Monday and topics tackled today include....San Antonio City Council will have its first openly gay member and two incumbents were ousted in an upset as Jack Riccardi breaks down the weekends local runoff election results.; A senior High School student was escorted out of the Alamodome after waving Mexican flag at graduation ceremony.; Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin defends his decision to vote against a sweeping voting rights bill and support of the filibuster.; Political attacks on Dr. Fauci by republican leaders increase after release of emails and on the JR poll, "Do you still own any VCR tapes?"