The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:

4:05pm- Organized protests in major cities across the globe—including New York City and Chicago domestically—are taking place in hopes of stifling the global economy as a bizarre form of support for Palestinians. The demonstrations appear to be purposefully clogging busy streets and bridges. The radical left group responsible for the organized disruptions is A15. Their website accuses “the global economy” of being “complicit in genocide.” 

4:30pm- Christian Toto—award-winning journalist, movie critic, and editor of HollywoodInToto.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for The Daily Wire, “Hollywood’s Propaganda Machine Leaves Viewers Scrambling For Older Shows.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/hollywoods-propaganda-machine-leaves-viewers-scrambling-for-older-shows. Toto is the host of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast which you can find here: https://www.hollywoodintoto.com.

4:50pm- While leaving a New York City Court on Monday, former President Donald Trump told reporters it is a “scam trial” and the politicized charges amount to “election interference.” Trump has been indicted for attempting to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that the payment concealment amounted to falsified business records which influenced the 2016 election.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

3:05pm- The Washington Post reports: “The FBI has opened a criminal investigation focusing on the massive container ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month—a probe that will look at least in part at whether the crew left the port knowing the vessel had serious system problems.” You can read the full report from Katie Mettler, Devlin Barrett, Danny Nguyen, and Peter Hermann here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/15/balitmore-key-bridge-criminal-investigation/

3:15pm- On Saturday, Iran launched an estimated 170 drones and 150 missiles at Israel. Thankfully, most of the attack was blunted by Israel’s missile defense system resulting in only minimal damage inside of Israel.

3:20pm- Reacting to Iran’s attack on Israel, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it was necessary for Congress to pass a foreign aid bill that not only sends money to Israel but also tens-of-billions of dollars to Ukraine.

3:30pm- According to a concerning report from Reuters, “Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters on Sunday, adding that Washington had conveyed to Tehran via Ankara that any action it took had to be ‘within certain limits.’… The Turkish source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had spoken to both his US and Iranian counterparts in the past week to discuss the planned Iranian operation… ‘Iran informed us in advance of what would happen. Possible developments also came up during the meeting with Blinken, and they (the US) conveyed to Iran through us that this reaction must be within certain limits,’ the source said.” Did the Biden Administration negotiate the severity of the attack against Israel? You can read the full report here: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-informed-turkey-advance-its-operation-against-israel-turkish-source-2024-04-14/

3:40pm- In response to Iran’s attack on Israel, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Schnecksville, PA that “the weakness that we've shown is unbelievable and it would not have happened if we were in office. You know that. They know that. Everybody knows that. America prays for Israel, and we send our absolute support.”

3:55pm- Organized protests in major cities across the globe—including New York City and Chicago domestically—are taking place in hopes of stifling the global economy as part of a bizarre form of support for Palestinians. The demonstrations are purposefully clogging busy streets and bridges.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/12/2024):

3:05pm- Charlie Savage and Luke Broadwater report that on Friday, the House of Representatives “passed a two-year reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance law that had stalled this week amid G.O.P. resistance—but only after narrowly rejecting a bipartisan effort to restrict searches of Americans’ messages swept up by the program. The bill would extend a provision of law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, that is set to lapse next Friday…Grasping to salvage the measure before the law expires, Speaker Mike Johnson put forward a shorter extension than its originally envisioned five years, persuading hard-right Republicans who had blocked the bill to allow it to move forward. The final vote was 273 to 147, with both parties split. One hundred and twenty-six Republicans joined 147 Democrats in favor, while 88 Republicans and 59 Democrats were opposed. The legislation still must be cleared by the Senate and signed by President Biden. But the main obstacle has been in the House.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html

3:15pm- Now that reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has passed in the House of Representatives, could Mike Johnson’s Speakership be in jeopardy?

3:30pm- Earlier this month while appearing on MSNBC, Biden-Harris Campaign Finance Chair Rufus Gifford insisted “every dime” of money donated to the Democratic National Committee will go towards campaigning—emphasizing that the funds were not being used for President Joe Biden’s legal fees. However, there are now reports that the DNC contributed $1.5 million for lawyers and fees related to a federal investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-used-campaign-funds-to-pay-for-bidens-legal-bills-while-hitting-trump-for-doing-the-same-thing

3:50pm- Rich still hates Woodrow Wilson. Does his disdain for the former president even prevent him from using the Woodrow Wilson Rest Area in New Jersey?

4:05pm- Charlie Savage and Luke Broadwater report that on Friday, the House of Representatives “passed a two-year reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance law that had stalled this week amid G.O.P. resistance—but only after narrowly rejecting a bipartisan effort to restrict searches of Americans’ messages swept up by the program. The bill would extend a provision of law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, that is set to lapse next Friday…Grasping to salvage the measure before the law expires, Speaker Mike Johnson put forward a shorter extension than its originally envisioned five years, persuading hard-right Republicans who had blocked the bill to allow it to move forward. The final vote was 273 to 147, with both parties split. One hundred and twenty-six Republicans joined 147 Democrats in favor, while 88 Republicans and 59 Democrats were opposed. The legislation still must be cleared by the Senate and signed by President Biden. But the main obstacle has been in the House.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html

4:15pm- Julia Ainsley, Didi Martinez, and Laura Srickler of NBC News report that “an Afghan migrant on the terrorist watchlist spent nearly a year inside the U.S. after he was apprehended and released by Border Patrol agents last year...The man was arrested in February and then released last month again by ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05- During MSNBC’s Morning Joe, eight undecided voters were asked if they would personally be better off under a Donald Trump or Joe Biden economy—all eight members of the group raised their hands in favor of Trump, with one even calling Biden “disastrous for the economy.”

6:15pm- While appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, New York Times columnist and political analyst Anand Giridharadas suggested that Democrats cannot be afraid to defend “chaos and ungovernability” at the border.

6:40pm- On Thursday, former CBS News correspondent Catherine Herridge testified before the House Committee Hearing on the Press Act. During her opening statement, Herridge said: “CBS seized hundreds of my reporting files including confidential source information” which she believes “crossed a red line.” She continued, “if confidential sources are not protected, I fear investigative journalism is dead."

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me.” Dr. Reilly also weighs-in on a University of Maryland Professor who bizarrely claims that white rural voters are “racist, xenophobic, anti-immigrant, anti-gay” and pose a “threat” to the country. Plus, is President Joe Biden attempting to win young voters with massive student loan forgiveness pledges? Dr. Reilly’s new book releases on June 11th but you can pre-order it now: https://a.co/d/jd6PjBb.

5:40pm- On Friday, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) held a joint press conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida—announcing a proposal for a new election integrity bill which would prevent non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections. While taking questions from the press, Trump reemphasized his support for Johnson as House Speaker.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:

4:05pm- Charlie Savage and Luke Broadwater report that on Friday, the House of Representatives “passed a two-year reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance law that had stalled this week amid G.O.P. resistance—but only after narrowly rejecting a bipartisan effort to restrict searches of Americans’ messages swept up by the program. The bill would extend a provision of law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, that is set to lapse next Friday…Grasping to salvage the measure before the law expires, Speaker Mike Johnson put forward a shorter extension than its originally envisioned five years, persuading hard-right Republicans who had blocked the bill to allow it to move forward. The final vote was 273 to 147, with both parties split. One hundred and twenty-six Republicans joined 147 Democrats in favor, while 88 Republicans and 59 Democrats were opposed. The legislation still must be cleared by the Senate and signed by President Biden. But the main obstacle has been in the House.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html

4:15pm- Julia Ainsley, Didi Martinez, and Laura Srickler of NBC News report that “an Afghan migrant on the terrorist watchlist spent nearly a year inside the U.S. after he was apprehended and released by Border Patrol agents last year...The man was arrested in February and then released last month again by an immigration judge who was not told he was a national security threat. Mohammad Kharwin, 48, was freed on bond as he awaited an immigration hearing in Texas, scheduled for 2025, U.S. officials said. There were no restrictions on his movements inside the U.S. Late Thursday, Kharwin was taken into custody again by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a Homeland Security spokesperson said.” You can read the full report here: https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/man-terror-watchlist-remains-us-released-border-patrol-rcna147192

4:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the House voting in favor of reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and how, according to reports, she was on a list of Americans—which included Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jared Kushner, and Ben Carson—who were warrantlessly surveilled by the Obama Administration prior to the 2016 presidential election. According to CBS News, Iran is expected to attack Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially using a combination of hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Dr. Coates is the author of “David’s Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

3:05pm- Charlie Savage and Luke Broadwater report that on Friday, the House of Representatives “passed a two-year reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance law that had stalled this week amid G.O.P. resistance—but only after narrowly rejecting a bipartisan effort to restrict searches of Americans’ messages swept up by the program. The bill would extend a provision of law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, that is set to lapse next Friday…Grasping to salvage the measure before the law expires, Speaker Mike Johnson put forward a shorter extension than its originally envisioned five years, persuading hard-right Republicans who had blocked the bill to allow it to move forward. The final vote was 273 to 147, with both parties split. One hundred and twenty-six Republicans joined 147 Democrats in favor, while 88 Republicans and 59 Democrats were opposed. The legislation still must be cleared by the Senate and signed by President Biden. But the main obstacle has been in the House.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html

3:15pm- Now that reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has passed in the House of Representatives, could Mike Johnson’s Speakership be in jeopardy?

3:30pm- Earlier this month while appearing on MSNBC, Biden-Harris Campaign Finance Chair Rufus Gifford insisted “every dime” of money donated to the Democratic National Committee will go towards campaigning—emphasizing that the funds were not being used for President Joe Biden’s legal fees. However, there are now reports that the DNC contributed $1.5 million for lawyers and fees related to a federal investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-used-campaign-funds-to-pay-for-bidens-legal-bills-while-hitting-trump-for-doing-the-same-thing

3:50pm- Rich still hates Woodrow Wilson. Does his disdain for the former president even prevent him from using the Woodrow Wilson Rest Area in New Jersey?

Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the House voting in favor of reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and how, according to reports, she was on a list of Americans—which included Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jared Kushner, and Ben Carson—who were warrantlessly surveilled by the Obama Administration prior to the 2016 presidential election. Plus, according to CBS News, Iran is expected to attack Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours, potentially using a combination of hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Dr. Coates is the author of “David’s Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/11/2024):

3:05pm- According to a report on NBC Nightly News, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump now leads President Joe Biden among voters aged 18 to 29 by 18% (58% to 40%). Interestingly, Biden won the demographic outright in 2020. On Monday, the Biden Administration announced a new plan to forgive student loans for up to 30 million Americans. And during a visit to North Philadelphia on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the merits of wide-spread student loan forgiveness. Could this be a strategic attempt to appeal to young voters?

3:30pm- Karoline Leavitt—National Press Secretary for the 2024 Trump Campaign—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s upcoming campaign appearance in Pennsylvania. Though the Biden campaign team has been unwilling to confirm participation in any presidential debates, Leavitt emphasizes Trump’s ready to debate “anytime, anywhere.” PLUS, Leavitt recaps Trump’s viral visit to a Georgia-based Chick-fil-A restaurant where he ordered 30 milkshakes! If you’re interested in seeing Trump in Schnecksville, PA this Saturday visit: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events

3:40pm- Happy Birthday to Henry! But should adults be celebrating their birthdays after they turn 21? Matt says you shouldn’t be allowed to have another party until you turn 100.

3:50pm- Former NFL running back OJ Simpson has died at age 76 after a battle with cancer. Simpson was, of course, accused of killing his wife in 1995—though, was ultimately acquitted.

4:05pm- On Thursday, former CBS News correspondent Catherine Herridge testified before the House Committee Hearing on the Press Act. During her opening statement, Herridge said: “CBS seized hundreds of my reporting files including confidential source information” which she believes “crossed a red line.” She continued, “if confidential sources are not protected, I fear investigative journalism is dead."

4:30pm- Luke Broadwater and Charlie Savage of The New York Times write: “Right-wing House Republicans on Wednesday blocked legislation to extend an expiring warrantless surveillance law that national security officials call crucial to gathering intelligence and fighting terrorism, dealing Speaker Mike Johnson a stinging defeat after former President Donald J. Trump urged lawmakers to kill the bill. In an upset on the House floor, the measure, which would extend a section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702, failed what is normally a routine procedural test. On a vote of 228 to 193, 19 House Republicans, most aligned with the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, joined Democrats in opposing its consideration.” You can read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/fisa-trump-johnson-house.html

4:50pm- Dustin Volz and Lindsay Wise of The Wall Street Journal note that “absent congressional action, [Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act] will expire in April. But [Speaker of the House Mike] Johnson might have an out, as some experts say the law could potentially continue for another year because of how and when the secretive court that oversees the program grants annual approval for the categories of intelligence collection it allows. Those annual certifications were recently granted by the FISA Court, according to Biden administration officials.” You can read more here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/kill-fisa-trump-creates-new-headache-for-speaker-johnson-over-spy-powers-vote-96ead8a8?mod=hp_lead_pos3

5:05pm- Congressman Scott Perry—Representative for Pennsy ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Economist & Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss March’s inflation report which indicates the consumer price index has risen 3.5% year-to-year, a 0.3% increase from February. You can find Dr. Antoni’s work here: https://www.heritage.org/staff/ej-antoni

6:25pm- Jennifer Stefano—Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the worsening opioid epidemic in Philadelphia, specifically open-air drug use and safe injection sites. What policies must city officials adopt to crackdown on this problem? Plus, Rich and Jennifer recap their recent appearance on Fox News!

6:50pm- Emi Tuyetnhi Tran of NBC News writes: “A consortium of civil rights groups voted unanimously Wednesday to petition the Maryland state government to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was destroyed by a cargo ship last month, because Key, the author of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ was also a slave owner.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/groups-push-rename-baltimore-bridge-francis-scott-keys-links-slavery-rcna147224