The Rich Zeoli Podcast: Daily Politics, Culture & Chaos

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With the midterms just days away, Rich Zeoli breaks down the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. Even MSNBC's Katy Tur now doubts the Texas polls.

Rich plays his favorite ad of the cycle, "Troy Jackson Is Weird," from the Maine Senate race against Susan Collins. He also explains why he thinks the Vivek Ramaswamy ad in Ohio could backfire. Elizabeth Warren bristles when CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks about Michael Bloomberg's $80 million for Democrats and the billionaire donations to Troy Jackson's campaign. AOC campaigns in Maine and lines up her path to 2028.

In Texas, James Talarico gets a softball interview on MSNBC and closes with an attack on billionaires that sounds a lot like Bernie Sanders. Rich draws on his years running campaigns to argue that Talarico's last pitch shows he knows he's losing and is setting himself up for 2028. He also looks at Abdul El-Sayed's race in Michigan and what early voting really tells us, since Republicans still turn out on Election Day.

Plus:

• Two former FBI officials are charged with lying to Congress about the Hunter Biden laptop investigation
• A New York Post report and new DOJ filings raise more questions about Ilhan Omar's name and family history. Jonathan Turley explains what could put her seat at risk
• Tan Mom says ICE stopped her for being "too tan"

Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania joins Rich to talk about the midterm closing argument, energy and gas prices, cutting red tape for small businesses, why Medicare for All would hurt hospitals, and when drivers might get relief at the pump as oil moves through the Strait of Hormuz again.

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A polling firm just admitted its surveys were fake. Two weeks before Election Day, Wedgwood Polling called its made-up numbers a "social experiment." By then they had already fooled the New York Times, Axios and Nate Silver. RealClearPolitics didn't fall for it.

If one firm could make up a poll and get the political press to report it, how many other polls are getting the same free pass? Rich explains how fake numbers end up in the news and why polls miss more often than pollsters admit. He also covers why the "blue tsunami" story for the 2026 midterms may be built on bad data. Fake polls have one goal: convincing you your vote doesn't matter so you stay home. Don't.

Then: woke is coming back. Like Jason Voorhees, it was never really dead. The WNBA runs off the court during the national anthem and kicks Enes Kanter Freedom out of a game. The press won't let go of Shane Gillis's SNL monologue joke and grills Michael Che about it on the Today Show. And in Bucks County, a Halloween display of bodies in black bags has the NAACP demanding changes, while NPR wonders whether your skeleton decoration is problematic. Rich explains why the outrage is never really about the decoration, and why a Democratic win on Election Day could mean "Woke 3.0."

Also on today's show: the feds' fight with California over 20,000 ballots allegedly issued to non-citizens, the voter ID clash between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in Michigan, a $6 million sham-marriage citizenship scheme, Ilhan Omar's answer to Chris Hayes, federal charges in the killing of Philadelphia Sgt. Shane Sieber, the RICO indictment of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas, and New Jersey's non-citizen voter roll subpoena.

Chapters:

0:00 Wedgwood Polling admits its polls were fake

3:12 The fake pollster's "social experiment" statement

6:59 Feds vs. California over non-citizen ballots

9:27 Todd Blanche on 20,000 ineligible voters

11:45 El-Sayed vs. Rogers: Is voter ID voter suppression?

13:58 California's $2 billion medical fraud crackdown

15:07 The $6 million sham-marriage citizenship scheme

17:26 Ilhan Omar's answer to Chris Hayes

18:24 Live from Cape May tomorrow

19:03 Feds charge the suspect in Sgt. Shane Sieber's killing

25:32 Woke is coming back: The WNBA and the anthem

29:55 Michael Che grilled over Shane Gillis's SNL joke

33:00 Bucks County Halloween display outrage

35:36 NPR worries about your Halloween skeleton

39:56 The "asylum" display and barbed wire outrage

43:38 Iran, oil and the midterms

44:45 Two Dan Sullivans on the Alaska Senate ballot

45:42 Trump vs. LeBron over the national anthem

46:39 Virginia Senate leader Louise Lucas indicted

50:04 New Jersey's non-citizen voter roll subpoena

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Justice comes for the brother lover and the woke DA. Ilhan Omar, Larry Krasner, and Gavin Newsom are all under investigation — and the left's response is the same as always: play the victim and pass the hat.

Every weekday at 3pm ET, Rich Zeoli brings a daily dose of sanity to a news cycle built on panic. Long-time political advisor, analyst, and Fox News panelist, Rich has spent his career around the people making these decisions. Now he tells you what they're actually up to — and why the Constitution is not a suggestion.

On today's show: Rich walks through the Omar, Krasner, and Newsom investigations — the DNA evidence the feds reportedly have, the winery at the center of the fraud allegations, and why Omar's first move was a fundraising plea. Then Nick Shirley's fraud exposé gets a presidential signature, Lawrence O'Donnell says something strange about Trump, and Kara Swisher floats Elon Musk in jail. Plus the reporting that federal officials are advising states on Trump's midterm "interference," USAID as a front for CIA meddling, and Trump's own regret about not seizing voting machines. Abdul El-Sayed leans on Islamophobia while making his gun control case, Alyssa Slotkin plays the victim card, and Rich closes on the insignificance of everyone under investigation.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Justice comes for the brother lover and the woke DA

0:45 Ilhan Omar, Larry Krasner, and Gavin Newsom under investigation

9:01 Feds have DNA evidence in the Omar case

12:23 The winery, the husband, and the fraud allegations

16:49 Nick Shirley's fraud exposé and a presidential signature

20:38 Lawrence O'Donnell's strange Trump comments

24:35 Kara Swisher says Elon Musk belongs in jail

26:33 Feds advising states on Trump's "midterm interference"

36:56 Trump's regret about the voting machines

39:06 Abdul El-Sayed, Islamophobia, and the musket argument

44:17 Krasner's record and Alyssa Slotkin's victim card

51:43 The insignificance of everyone under investigation

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So it turns out they aren't mostly college students after all. I know — I'm as shocked as you are.

The probe into a sitting congresswoman heats up, the midterms are two weeks from now, and the feds go after a soft-on-crime district attorney in a major American city. Can you guess which one?

Today: why Europe is actually burning, who's funding the unrest, what Trump said about France, and why the "mostly peaceful" line is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Plus, Feds subpeona Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner as the Philadelphia Police Department says goodbye to fallen Sgt. Shane Seiber.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – They weren't college students

00:39 – Europe is burning

02:02 – Macron, a Celine Dion concert, and an economy in trouble

03:02 – Ro Khanna on Fox & Friends: "it's the price of gas"

06:14 – Rioters vs. students

07:12 – The red-green alliance: 101 groups, nine countries

10:04 – Trump's warning about France

15:15 – Douglas Murray: 57% of GDP, 115% debt-to-GDP

17:58 – Hardened adult rioters moved in

24:19 – Two weeks out: Bob Brooks and the Democrats' policy pile

25:58 – Abdul El-Sayed and "people who look like me"

33:18 – Alyssa Slotkin threatens young people who work for Trump

42:45 – DOJ subpoenas Larry Krasner's office

44:11 – Officer Shane Sieber and the cost of soft-on-crime

49:53 – The drunk Indiana candidate on Piers Morgan

54:17 – Amy Acton's own mother cuts an ad against her

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The Rich Zeoli Show: Left-Wing Totalitarianism, Midterm Threats, and Economic Realities

In this episode, Rich Zeoli breaks down the escalating rhetoric from progressive Democrats as midterms approach and explores the broader political and economic unrest unfolding globally.

Rich dissects the push for "Medicare for All," warning of its potential to bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system and lead to hospital closures nationwide. Drawing parallels to civil unrest and economic contraction in Europe, he examines how progressive policies and shifting demographics threaten economic stability.

The discussion turns to key political figures and rhetoric, including Senator Elissa Slotkin's warnings aimed at deterring young conservative professionals from working in executive administrations, Senator Raphael Warnock's comments on impeachment and economic policy, and controversial campaign declarations from candidates like Angie Nixon in Florida. Rich also addresses federal regulatory overreach, highlighting proposals by Senator Chris Murphy to regulate internet usage and screen time. Finally, the episode covers reports on coordinated activist strategy planning around future election cycles.

Timestamps

00:30 – Healthcare Policy & Economic Risks: Rich analyzes proposals for "Medicare for All" and single-payer healthcare, breaking down the financial strain on hospitals and private coverage.

03:45 – Global Unrest & Economic Comparisons: A look at social and economic instability in Europe, drawing parallels to domestic unrest and urban policy challenges.

07:10 – Medicare for All Debates in Midterm Races: Analyzing candidate responses on government-run healthcare, public option phasing, and private insurance mandates.

11:00 – Political Deterrence & Administration Hiring: Rich discusses Senator Elissa Slotkin’s remarks regarding legal risks for future executive branch staffers and reports of officials seeking counsel.

25:10 – Digital Regulation & Regulatory Overreach: Examining Senator Chris Murphy’s proposals to regulate online time, social media platforms, and federal agency authority.

30:30 – Campaign Rhetoric & Law Enforcement: Rich breaks down Florida candidate Angie Nixon’s controversial media interviews on law enforcement, criminal justice, and political opponents.

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Wanna be White House Press Secretary? Katie Zacharia is out. Plus: Jill Biden is More of a Doctor than El-Sayed.

Senator Dave McCormick joins the show. He is battling burdensome regulation and red tape which costs taxpayers billions.

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins the show. He is taking the school choice fight directly to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a one time school choice proponent who sold out to the teacher unions.

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Rich Zeoli weighs in on major national political and legal news. The episode opens with the White House confirming that the execution of Nidal Hasan will not be live-streamed, exploring the legal and moral debates surrounding military capital punishment.

Next, the focus shifts to the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, examining newly released interview footage of holdout juror Michael Desronvil discussing jury room pressure and media doxxing.

Rich also analyzes New York political battles, including Governor Kathy Hochul's handling of the controversial Cornell University case alongside Attorney General Letitia James. The episode then turns to the Texas Senate race, breaking down candidate James Talarico's recent absence from the campaign trail and his controversial stance on the oil and gas industry.

Finally, Rich examines the federal investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar regarding immigration paperwork and citizenship records.

Timestamps:

00:00-05:00 — Nidal Hasan execution update, holdout juror Michael Desronvil was targeted

18:33-24:02 — NY Governor Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James' handling of the investigation

24:02-37:24 — James Talarico & Texas Politics: Texas oil industry stance, campaign trail absence

37:24-55:00 — Investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar: Federal subpoenas, immigration paperwork, and birth year discrepancy analysis

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In this episode, Rich Zeoli breaks down the latest political drama and cultural news with 20 days to go until the midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in on Republican polling numbers, while local race controversies make headlines—including an Indiana county council candidate's wild debate performance.

The episode dives into Rosie O'Donnell’s latest election conspiracy theories, Kamala Harris’s comments on voter suppression and election integrity, and Donald Trump's closing arguments on the campaign trail. Plus, Rich tackles the internet outrage surrounding comedian Shane Gillis's latest SNL stint, the breaking legal developments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial's holdout juror, state lawsuits targeting OpenAI and ChatGPT over child safety concerns, and much more.

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On today’s show, Rich Zeoli breaks down the latest political controversies and national stories, including:

Michigan Senate Race Scandal: Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over family connections and past comments regarding the Muslim Brotherhood.

Philadelphia Crime & Prosecution: District Attorney Larry Krasner’s response following the tragic ambush of a Philadelphia police officer.

Federal Actions & Legal Battles: Treasury designations of Muslim Brotherhood chapters and updates on high-profile political investigations.

National Debate: A look at the ongoing death penalty debate and campus policies at major universities.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts

00:50 – Michigan Senate Race: Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood Controversy

06:14 – GOP Candidate Mike Rogers Responds

08:55 – Treasury Department Designates Muslim Brotherhood Chapters

10:24 – The Renewed National Debate on Death Penalty Execution Methods

13:40 – El-Sayed’s 2012 Open Letter & Past Support for Egyptian Regime

28:01 – Philadelphia Cop-Shooting Ambush & DA Larry Krasner’s Response

35:30 – Minnesota Fraud Investigation & Coverage of Ilhan Omar

42:05 – Trump Comments & 2026 House & Senate Election Predictions

47:00 – Texas Politics & Fact-Checking the James Tallarico Rumors

50:58 – Cornell University Suspends Fraternity Parties

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A Philadelphia Police Officer is gunned down by a lunatic who should have been behind bars. The woke, Soros funded District Attorney, Larry Krasner, won't go after violent offenders.

The Chilling Effect: Law enforcement efficacy is declining because citizens no longer report crimes. Neighbors observe a "revolving door" where suspects are released immediately, leading to fears of retaliation against "snitches" with no perceived benefit from police intervention.

Military Justice: The 2009 Fort Hood shooting must be treated as an act of war, not "workplace violence." There is a strong mandate for the execution of Nidal Hassan under military law to provide closure and maintain the integrity of military installations.

Public Accountability: While political figures like J.D. Vance remain skeptical of live-streaming executions, the demand for decisive capital punishment for terrorists remains a core tenet of restoring national deterrents.

The defense of Western civilization and Italian-American heritage against "woke" historical revisionism is the defining cultural battle of the moment. This tension is mirrored in the political sphere, where shifting standards of law enforcement "weaponization" and candidate transparency—specifically regarding Ilhan Omar and James Talarico—are reshaping the 2026 landscape.

Cultural & Historical Commentary

Columbus Day Advocacy: The holiday is a tribute to immigrants who faced systemic discrimination (e.g., "No WAPs needed" signs). Critics who attempt to cancel it ignore the history of Italian-American struggle and the civilizing influence of the West.

The "Indoctrination" Cycle: Contemporary education teaches children to despise the discovery of the West, framing it solely through colonialism and disease rather than the foundation of the greatest civilization known to mankind.

Political Investigations & Candidate Scrutiny

Ilhan Omar HSI Raid: Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a search warrant at Rep. Omar’s home. While she claims political weaponization, the investigation likely focuses on long-standing allegations of immigration and citizenship fraud.

The James Tallarico "Flu" Mystery: The Texas candidate’s 12–15 day disappearance from the campaign trail is highly suspect. Conflicting stories about visiting urgent care versus a primary doctor, combined with unverified reports of a stay at the Lindner Center of Hope, suggest a lack of transparency regarding his fitness for office.

Fetterman vs. Shapiro: John Fetterman is increasingly isolated within his party due to his bipartisan posturing. Governor Josh Shapiro’s refusal to embrace Fetterman is a strategic move to secure the "woke" primary base for a 2028 presidential run.

Strategic Risks & Legislative Governance

The Filibuster Threat: Democrats intend to abolish the filibuster to grant D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood, ensuring a permanent Democratic majority.

Supreme Court Packing: Judicial originalism is under threat by a strategy to expand the Court and install activists who will facilitate the bankruptcy of the oil industry through climate litigation.

New York Hate Speech Laws: A legal tension exists between condemning abhorrent speech (e.g., swastikas) and the dangerous precedent of government-defined "hate speech," which risks infringing on First Amendment protections.

00:00 Attack on Philly Police

05:00 Larry Krasner is a Cancer on the City

15:00 It's Columbus Day! Grazie!

20:00 Feds Raid Rep. Omar's House

26:00 Talarico Says he had the Flu

35:00 Democrat Election Conspiracy Kooks

40:00 The Plot to Steal a Country

46:00 Sayed Says You can Keep your Doctor

50:00 Hate Crime or Freedom of Speech?