The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

3:05pm- From their X social media account, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic stated: “Last night, based partially on evidence uncovered in the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic’s recent staff report and public hearing, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services commenced individual debarment proceedings against Dr. Peter Daszak, President of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc. This move comes one week after the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued an immediate, government-wide suspension on all taxpayer funds allocated to EcoHealth. Dr. Daszak’s individual debarment will prevent him from receiving funds from the U.S. taxpayer.”

3:20pm- On Wednesday, Dr. David Morens, a former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Select Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee—over allegations he erased emails related to the origins of COVID-19.

3:35pm- Rich has a cold—and bravely fights back a sneeze on air.

3:40pm- Rich, Matt, and Henry discuss which segments they should include in Monday’s Memorial Day “Best of” broadcast. If you have any recent segments you would like to hear again, just let us know!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/21/2024):

3:05pm- Matthew Haag of The New York Times writes of the Trump “hush money” trial: “Lawyers defending Donald J. Trump in his Manhattan criminal trial rested their case on Tuesday after calling just two witnesses—neither of them the former president—setting the stage for closing arguments next week. The judge overseeing the case said those summations would take place in a week, and he hoped that the jury of 12 New Yorkers could begin deciding Mr. Trump’s guilt or innocence the day after that. The two sides returned to the courtroom on Tuesday afternoon—without the jury—to hash out a crucial, if complicated, matter: the instructions jurors will receive before deliberating on the 34 felony counts against Mr. Trump.” You can find updates here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/21/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money

3:30pm- While speaking in New Hampshire, President Joe Biden announced the…what act???

3:40pm- Ian Smith—Former Co-Owner of Atillis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his big court win against Governor Phil Murphy. Recently, a New Jersey court threw out eighty charges brought against Smith for defying Murphy’s orders mandating shutdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.

4:05pm- Brett Tolman—Executive Director for Right on Crime & former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the latest news regarding former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial. Tolman also reacts to breaking news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use force when they raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.

4:30pm- According to political commentator Julie Kelly, recently unsealed documents the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use deadly force when they raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.

4:45pm- Did OpenAI steal Scarlett Johansson’s voice for Sky, its new artificial intelligence assistant? It certainly sounds like it!

5:00pm- Julie Kelly—Political Commentator & Author of “January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protests to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown recently unsealed documents which indicate the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use deadly force when it raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. What would have happened if there was a confrontation with the Secret Service? Kelly reports “armed FBI agents were preparing to confront Trump and even engage Secret Service if necessary.” You can find Kelly’s book here: https://a.co/d/eyz9CMX

5:35pm- Congressman Scott Perry—Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Student Loan Reform Act, his recently introduced legislation that will incentivize colleges and universities to take greater responsibility for the soaring cost of education. You can learn more about Congressman Perry here: https://perry.house.gov

5:50pm- AMC Networks has added a trigger warning to the Martin Scorsese film “Goodfellas.” The new warning states: “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers.”

6:05pm- Former President Donald Trump spoke with the press while leaving court on Tuesday. He accused Judge Juan Merchan of being “corrupt” and cited top legal scholars who view the “hush money” trial as politically motivated.

6:10pm- Rich announces a book event on June 25th with New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr—but he wasn’t supposed to…PLUS Red Lobster files for bankruptcy. RIP Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

6:30pm- While speaking in New Hampshi ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

5:00pm- Julie Kelly—Political Commentator & Author of “January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protests to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown recently unsealed documents which indicate the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use deadly force when it raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. What would have happened if there was a confrontation with the Secret Service? Kelly reports “armed FBI agents were preparing to confront Trump and even engage Secret Service if necessary.” You can find Kelly’s book here: https://a.co/d/eyz9CMX

5:35pm- Congressman Scott Perry—Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Student Loan Reform Act, his recently introduced legislation that will incentivize colleges and universities to take greater responsibility for the soaring cost of education. You can learn more about Congressman Perry here: https://perry.house.gov

5:50pm- AMC Networks has added a trigger warning to the Martin Scorsese film “Goodfellas.” The new warning states: “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05pm- Former President Donald Trump spoke with the press while leaving court on Tuesday. He accused Judge Juan Merchan of being “corrupt” and cited top legal scholars who view the “hush money” trial as politically motivated.

6:10pm- Rich announces a book event on June 25th with New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr—but he wasn’t supposed to…PLUS Red Lobster files for bankruptcy. RIP Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

6:30pm- While speaking in New Hampshire, President Joe Biden announced the…what act???

6:40pm- Katherine Mangu-Ward of Reason.com writes about the incoherence of American laws: “With the rise of interest in restrictions on social media, for example, there may soon be states where teens could legally own a gun, get an abortion, or have a full-time job, yet not be permitted to do a little dance on TikTok.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/05/21/old-enough-for-a-gun-too-young-for-tiktok-whats-legal-for-teens-in-your-state/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour:

4:05pm- Brett Tolman—Executive Director for Right on Crime & former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the latest news regarding former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial. Tolman also reacts to breaking news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use force when they raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.

4:30pm- According to political commentator Julie Kelly, recently unsealed documents the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was authorized to use deadly force when they raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.

4:45pm- Did OpenAI steal Scarlett Johansson’s voice for Sky, its new artificial intelligence assistant? It certainly sounds like it!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

3:05pm- Matthew Haag of The New York Times writes of the Trump “hush money” trial: “Lawyers defending Donald J. Trump in his Manhattan criminal trial rested their case on Tuesday after calling just two witnesses—neither of them the former president—setting the stage for closing arguments next week. The judge overseeing the case said those summations would take place in a week, and he hoped that the jury of 12 New Yorkers could begin deciding Mr. Trump’s guilt or innocence the day after that. The two sides returned to the courtroom on Tuesday afternoon—without the jury—to hash out a crucial, if complicated, matter: the instructions jurors will receive before deliberating on the 34 felony counts against Mr. Trump.” You can find updates here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/21/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money

3:30pm- While speaking in New Hampshire, President Joe Biden announced the…what act???

3:40pm- Ian Smith—Former Co-Owner of Atillis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his big court win against Governor Phil Murphy. Recently, a New Jersey court threw out eighty charges brought against Smith for defying Murphy’s orders mandating shutdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/20/2024):

3:05pm- During cross-examination in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, witness Michael Cohen conceded that he once stole $30,000 from his former employer, the Trump Organization. How could any member of the jury view Cohen as a credible witness?

3:15pm- While speaking with Bloomberg News, CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change Bernice King said: "I think there are people in the black community that are feeling like not a lot has changed, especially economically in the black community and I think many of them are being driven by that…especially black males who seem to be more attracted to Donald Trump and his candidacy."

3:25pm- CNN Senior Data Analyst Harry Enten revealed that recent polling shows Donald Trump currently has 22% support among black voters—he was at 9% in 2020.

3:40pm- Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner—Mayor of the Borough of Mendham, New Jersey & Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her campaign and recently being endorsed by former President Donald Trump during his rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, where an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people were in attendance. Could New Jersey go red in 2024?

4:05pm- During cross-examination in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, witness Michael Cohen conceded that he once stole $30,000 from his former employer, the Trump Organization. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig noted that larceny is “more serious of a crime than falsifying business records.”

4:15pm- Reporting from inside the courthouse, New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich writes: “[Judge Juan Merchan orders that the courtroom be cleared after scolding [former Michael Cohen attorney Robert] Costello.” Several minutes later, journalists and the jury returned to the courtroom. You can read updates, as they occur, here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/20/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money?smid=url-share#11174b7d-d09d-59f9-9c55-99e379a28dab

4:30pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney & Surrogate for Donald Trump’s Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss former Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s disastrous testimony during cross-examination. Gelman explains that Cohen’s credibility has been completely destroyed, especially after admitting to stealing tens-of-thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. So, what happens next? Any element of reasonable doubt mandates the jury rule “not guilty”—and clearly there is a lot of doubt.

4:50pm- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are getting divorced…again!?

5:05pm- After court concluded on Monday, former President Donald Trump told members of the press that the “hush money” trial is a disaster for the country and called on Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the case immediately.

5:10pm- During cross-examination in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, witness Michael Cohen conceded that he once stole $30,000 from his former employer, the Trump Organization. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig noted that larceny is “more serious of a crime than falsifying business records.” How could any member of the jury view Cohen as a credible witness?

5:20pm- Reporting from inside the courthouse, New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich writes: “The judge says he will reserve his decision on whether to dismiss the case for tomorrow. We are done with another long day of court. The prosecution rested its case against Trump today, and the defense got through a significant portion of its own. If things go according to schedule, the defense will rest tomorrow, and the jury will be excused for the rest of the week, returning after the holiday weekend to hear closing arguments.” You can read more updates here:

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05pm- Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has received outsized media attention after delivering the commencement address at Benedictine College—where he argued the importance of having both parents in the home. Butker also defended the idea that some women, and men, might find raising a family more fulfilling than life in the workplace.

6:15pm- While appearing on PBS’s Finding Your Roots, radical progressive Angela Davis found out that her ancestors were Pilgrims that arrived on the Mayflower.

6:20pm- CNN Senior Data Analyst Harry Enten revealed that recent polling shows Donald Trump currently has 22% support among black voters—he was at 9% in 2020.

6:40pm- REPLAY: Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner—Mayor of the Borough of Mendham, New Jersey & Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her campaign and recently being endorsed by former President Donald Trump during his rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, where an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people were in attendance. Could New Jersey go red in 2024?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

5:05pm- After court concluded on Monday, former President Donald Trump told members of the press that the “hush money” trial is a disaster for the country and called on Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the case immediately.

5:10pm- During cross-examination in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, witness Michael Cohen conceded that he once stole $30,000 from his former employer, the Trump Organization. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig noted that larceny is “more serious of a crime than falsifying business records.” How could any member of the jury view Cohen as a credible witness?

5:20pm- Reporting from inside the courthouse, New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich writes: “The judge says he will reserve his decision on whether to dismiss the case for tomorrow. We are done with another long day of court. The prosecution rested its case against Trump today, and the defense got through a significant portion of its own. If things go according to schedule, the defense will rest tomorrow, and the jury will be excused for the rest of the week, returning after the holiday weekend to hear closing arguments.” You can read more updates here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/20/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money?smid=url-share#ee4f4407-bdd5-55d9-b1cc-8b49e99df75a

5:40pm- Steven Bucci—Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Phillip N. Truluck Center for Leadership Development—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss news that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Earlier today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin explicitly stated: “the United States had no part to play in that crash.” Bucci notes that Iran may try to blame America or Israel—though, it seems pretty clear this was the result of aged equipment and poor flying conditions. Could this death lead to revolution? Or will Ayatollah Ali Khamenei successfully stifle dissent? Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:

4:05pm- During cross-examination in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, witness Michael Cohen conceded that he once stole $30,000 from his former employer, the Trump Organization. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig noted that larceny is “more serious of a crime than falsifying business records.”

4:15pm- Reporting from inside the courthouse, New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich writes: “[Judge Juan Merchan orders that the courtroom be cleared after scolding [former Michael Cohen attorney Robert] Costello.” Several minutes later, journalists and the jury returned to the courtroom. You can read updates, as they occur, here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/20/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money?smid=url-share#11174b7d-d09d-59f9-9c55-99e379a28dab

4:30pm- David Gelman—Criminal Defense Attorney & Surrogate for Donald Trump’s Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss former Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s disastrous testimony during cross-examination. Gelman explains that Cohen’s credibility has been completely destroyed, especially after admitting to stealing tens-of-thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. So, what happens next? Any element of reasonable doubt mandates the jury rule “not guilty”—and clearly there is a lot of doubt.

4:50pm- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are getting divorced…again!?