The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet

The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet

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  • Law, Retribution & the Weaponization of Justice

    In this hard-hitting edition of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich dives into one of the most consequential legal questions in America today—when does justice turn into retribution?

    Drawing on his experience as a former judge, district attorney, and current sheriff, Rich breaks down the recent indictments of Letitia “Tish” James, James Comey, and John Bolton. He discusses how it all started when Trump’s opponents went after him during and after his first term—and explains why the real question now is whether these indictments are proper enforcement of the law or retribution as some claim.


    This episode explores:


    • The ethical problem of prosecutors campaigning to “get” political opponents
    • How statutes of limitation and “lawfare” tactics are changing the rules of justice
    • Why both parties risk losing the public’s trust if the legal system becomes a political weapon


    Rich also gives insight into other headline-making cases, from the Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting a judge to the courtroom debate over whether or not Charlie Kirk’s assassin should appear in court wearing street clothes or jail garb for his trial.


    Don’t miss legal analysis from a man who’s lived it—and still believes no one is above the law.


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    12 min
  • Confronting Evil w/ Bill O'Reilly

    🚨 NEW Episode: Confronting Evil w/ Bill O’Reilly

    In this powerful edition of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich welcomes legendary newsman and #1 New York Times bestselling author Bill O’Reilly to discuss his new book, Confronting Evil.


    From Hitler and Stalin to Putin and modern-day mad men, Bill exposes how evil rises when good people look away—and why confronting it is our duty as Americans. The conversation dives into topics such as:


    • Why public schools are failing to teach important subjects like civics and individual responsibility
    • How social media and apathy have enabled a new wave of darkness.
    • How society’s moral compass has seemingly shifted


    Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on history, leadership, and the timeless battle between good and evil.


    👉 Thank you for watching! Please like, share, and subscribe to The Rich Giardino Show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms!

    31 min
  • Living Under Suspicion

    🚨 NEW Episode: Living Under Suspicion

    🕵️‍♀️ What really happened to Brian Galusha?


    ⚖️ In this gripping edition of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich sits down with Adam Wemple, the man once considered the prime suspect in Brian Galusha’s 2004 death. We discuss the whispers, scrutiny, and impacts those under suspicion face in unsolved cases. Adam admits he fought Brian that night—but insists something else happened after he left the scene and shares his story with us.


    Today’s Case:


    Brian Galusha — Found fatally injured miles from the party where he and Adam fought. His phone was discovered ringing high up in a tree, and to make things more complicated, a truck was crushed and tires burned shortly after his death in what some suspect was a hit-and-run cover-up.


    Could you hold the missing piece that explains what really happened on that summer night?


    Send any information or tips to: [email protected]

    1 hr
  • Kentucky Judge Shooting & Trump’s National Guard Plan

    🚨 NEW Episode: Kentucky Judge Shooting & Trump’s National Guard Plan

    >> What drove a Kentucky sheriff to shoot a judge? And is Trump’s crime reduction plan working?

    PLUS: Recent Interview on Fox News Covering Crime in Chicago!

    In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich covers:

    1) Kentucky Judge Case — The shocking story of a sheriff shooting a county judge amid allegations of corruption, sexual misconduct, and possible motives tied to protecting his daughter.

    2) Trump & Crime Crackdown — President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC and whether similar moves could come to other U.S. cities facing rising crime rates.

    Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe!

    22 min
  • Cold Cases: Wives Gone Missing

    🚨 NEW Episode: Wives Gone Missing


    🕵️‍♀️ What really happened to Jennifer Dulos and Michele Harris?


    ⚖️ In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich and co-host Jenna Roth dig into two high-profile missing persons cases — both with chilling links to their husbands.


    Today’s Cases:


    1️⃣ Jennifer Dulos — Mother of five who vanished in New Canaan, CT on May 24, 2019. Estranged husband Fotis was later charged with her murder, but died by suicide before trial. His girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, was convicted in 2024 of conspiracy and tampering. Jennifer’s body has never been found.


    2️⃣ Michele Harris — Disappeared on Sept 11, 2001, last seen after her shift at a restaurant in Waverly, NY. Her husband Calvin Harris faced four trials — convictions overturned, one hung jury, and finally a bench-trial acquittal in 2016. No trace of Michele has ever been recovered.


    If you have any information that could help solve these cases, please send it to us at: [email protected]

    24 min
  • Cold Cases: Prosecutors Missing & Murdered

    🚨 NEW Episode: Prosecutors Missing & Murdered

    🕵️‍♀️ Do you know what happened to these prosecutors?

    ⚖️ In this special edition of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich and co-host Jenna Roth dive into two mysterious and still-unsolved cases — one a missing state prosecutor, the other a murdered federal prosecutor.

    Today’s Cases:

    ⭐ ️Ray Gricar — Missing since April 15, 2005, last seen driving a red Mini Cooper near a river in Pennsylvania. His body has never been found.

    ⭐️ Jonathan Luna — Found stabbed 36 times in Pennsylvania in 2003 after leaving his Baltimore office late at night.

    You might know the clue that could help solve these cases and bring closure to the families. Send any info to us at: [email protected]

    21 min
  • Capital Region Cold Cases: Ep. 044

    ⚖️ In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich covers some cold cases of women who were murdered or last seen in the Capital Region of New York.

    Rich sits down with his Cold Case & Missing Persons Co-Host Jenna Roth to discuss key facts and some of the research she unearthed on a number of open cold cases from the Capital Region of New York.

    Today's Cold Cases:
    ⭐️ Sheila Shepherd
    ⭐️ Karen Wilson
    ⭐️ Betty Conley

    👀 Watch and see if you may know the information that can lead to solving one of these cold cases and bring answers to their families and loved ones.

    YOU CAN HELP SOLVE CASES: You can send info to us at [email protected], and we’ll get it to the right people.

    29 min
  • Chen Family Murder Cold Case: Ep 043

    In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich highlights the unsolved quadruple homicide of the Chen Family from Guilderland, New York.

    Rich sits down with his Cold Case & Missing Persons co-host Jenna Roth to discuss the grizzly scene from the Chen Family home on October 8, 2014 and some of the barriers that have had this case go unsolved.

    Key Questions Addressed:
    ❓ What could have motivated this crime?
    ❓ What hurdles have hindered law enforcement?
    ❓ How hard is it to sort through the rumors in a case like this?
    ❓ How have language and culture barriers helped this case go cold?

    👀 Watch and see if you may know the information that can lead to solving this quadruple homicide.

    If you have information on the Chen Family Case, please call the State Police at 518-457-6811 or email [email protected].

    Please LIKE, FOLLOW, & SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast & social media!

    19 min
  • Missing Persons 518, Unsolved Open Cases in Upstate NY: Ep 042

    In this important episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich highlights some missing persons who were last seen in upstate New York.
     
    Rich sits down with Cold Case & Missing Persons Victims’ Advocate Jenna Roth to discuss key facts that help solve cold case and missing persons cases and some of the research she shares on a number of open missing persons cases from upstate New York.

    Learn Known Facts about Missing Persons:
    ⭐️ Craig Allen Frear
    ⭐️ Brian Galusha
    ⭐️ Audrey May Herron
    ⭐️ Jaliek Rainwalker

     
    👀 Watch and see if you know any information that can lead to solving one of these missing persons cases and bring answers to their families and loved ones.

    34 min
  • Northern Border Crisis? Bipartisan Sheriffs Take on America's Forgotten Border: Ep 041

    In this important episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich shines a light on how law enforcement is securing America’s Northern Border.

    Rich sits down with fellow New York sheriffs Robert Milby and Craig Apple for a bipartisan look at the problems at our Northern Border and how they keep their counties and the country safe.

    Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple was 2024 National Sheriff of the Year and is a longtime leader in law enforcement. Wayne County Sheriff Robert Milby chairs the New York Sheriffs Association Northern Border Security Committee and represents a county that has over 700 square miles of the US Northern Border.

     💡 Key Topics Covered:
    ✅ The problems at the Northern Border
    ✅ How the drugs and illegal migrants are impacting communities
    ✅ How state policy impacts the ability of state and local law enforcement to help fight illegal immigration
    ✅ How the change in federal administrations impacts border security and morale

    👀 This riveting episode gives you rare insights into how law enforcement tackles an important issue like illegal immigration and informs you about America’s forgotten border. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube.

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    32 min

About The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet

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Embark on a journey through the corridors of justice, constitutional principles, and the intricacies of law enforcement with "The Rich Giardino Show." Hosted by Sheriff Rich Giardino, a revered figure in the legal realm, this podcast provides a compelling exploration of pressing issues at the crossroads of the Constitution, crime, and politics. Sheriff Giardino is the only person in New York State history to have been elected as a District Attorney, a Superior Court Judge and a Sheriff, giving him a unique perspective on all things legal.