The Jack Riccardi Show

Its Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Protests erupt in Columbus Ohio after Police Officer shoots and kills teenage girl armed with a knife.; Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts yesterday so whats next for Chauvin and 3 other ex-officers in cases over George Floyd's death as President Biden calls for confronting systemic racism and racial justice.; Nancy Pelosi has stepped in it once again and is being criticized over thinking George Floyd for sacrificing his life for justice and on the JR poll, "Are you a "Jim's fan"?

Its Tuesday and topics tackled today include....Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, a case that prompted mass protests around the country.; As the jury find Derek Chauvin guilty of two murder counts, we take your calls and get your personal take and reaction to chauvin verdict and on the JR poll, "Do you support "Constitutional Carry"?

Its Monday and topics tackled today include...Maxine Waters accused of incitement by Republicans for urging protesters to get more onfrontational.; Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin trial comes to an end as jury begins deliberations over death of George Floyd.; Minneapolis braces for unrest as Derek Chauvin trial enters final phase as businesses board up for possibility of intense protests and on the JR poll, "Do you gas up wherever your are, or drive around for a lower price?"

Its finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Eight people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a Fed Ex facility in Indianapolis before also killing himself.; Democrats kick off push to pack Supreme Court with four new justices but some are saying this could be very dangerous.; San Antonio police officer wounded and two people dead after shooting during traffic stop.; On the JR poll, "Do you wear actual pajamas to bed?" And its Friday and that means another serving of "The Dish" is brought to your dinner table.

Its Thursday and topics tackled today include...San Antonio International Airport was on lockdown after a shooting that involved a police officer leaving one dead.; Democrats unveil their plans to expand the US Supreme Court from the current nine justices to 13.; President Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks.; On our continuing series of candidates running in San Antonio's next election, Special guest Jakub Kosiba explains why he is running for NISD Board of Trustees and on the JR poll, "Should SCOTUS stay at 9 justices?"

Its Wednesday and topics tackled today include...CDC Advisers hold meeting on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as they weigh in on the next steps as a handful of people experienced blood clots.; Former Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter arrested, charged with manslaughter in Daunte Wrights death.; President Biden announces full withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by September 11.; On our continuing series of candidates running for City Council in San Antonio, Special Guest Cesario Garcia explains why he is running for District 8 and on the JR poll, "Does th J and J "pause" help or hurt vaccine credibility?"

Its Tuesday and topics tackled today include...U.S. calls for pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccine after a rare blood clotting disorder in six recipients.; Brooklyn Center police chief and police officer responsible for deadly shooting resign after 2 nights of riots in Minnesota.; Rep. Rashida Tlaib says that policing in the U.S. is intentionally racist and can't be reformed and also called for policing to end government funded murder and on the JR poll, "Do you believe the Daunte Wright shooting was accidental?"

Its Monday and topics tackled today include...Minnesota officer shouted taser but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, creating civil unrest in Minnesota as the state deployed the National Guard.; A California high school teacher was caught on camera berating students as parents push to return students to their classroom full time.; Big business going woke over voting laws as CEO's from some of Americas top corporations expressed opposition to Georgia's new voting laws by promoting woke politics and on the JR poll, "Would it help if the President urged calm in the Twin Cities right now?"

Its finally Friday and topics tackled today include...President Biden orders study on size of Supreme Court as Dems push for court-packing.; We learn of the death of Prince Philip, the lifelong companion of Queen Elizabeth and the longest serving consort in British history.; Boston hospital is set to offer preferential care based on race in an attempt to engage in an antiracist agenda for medicine based on critical race theory.; CNN probes the racist landscape again and this time they are warning of racist fonts that communicate asianness.; On the JR poll, "Are you going to the Poteet Strawberry Festival?" And its Friday and that means another serving of "The Dish" is on your TV tray.

Its Thursday and topics tackled today include....President Biden says gun violence in U.S. is an epidemic and unveils executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence.; Gov. Abbott wants Freeman Coliseum shelter in San Antonio closed because of complaints children were allegedly abused.; We heard just the other day that beloved animal expert Jack Hanna is retiring from public life after dementia diagnosis. Jack Hanna made a special appearance on KTSA with Jack Riccardi, and to honor him, that interview is aired on today's program and on the JR poll, "Do you believe Gov. Abbott's allegations about conditions at Freeman Coliseum?"