The Democrats are up in arms as President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to try to make the nation's capital safer ... and many of Audacy's conservative hosts have questions about the uproar. Don't we want every city to be safer? Hear from public safety experts, reporters, D.C. residents themselves and more.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/12/2025):

3:05pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would be nominating Dr. EJ Antoni to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rich jokes that Trump is selecting all of our regular guests to serve in positions within the federal government—Dr. Marty Makary, Tulsi Gabbard, and now EJ!

3:10pm- According to a Democratic whistleblower, Senator Adam Schiff authorized the leak of classified information related to the Russian collusion hoax in 2017 as part of an effort to destroy President Donald Trump’s credibility. The whistleblower worked for the House Intelligence Committee which, at the time, was led by Schiff.

3:15pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. At the White House press briefing, Trump announced Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover—while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide military support “if needed.” Additionally, the administration will assign 120 F.B.I. agents to conduct nighttime patrols throughout Washington D.C.

3:40pm- While appearing on Newsmax, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said former President Bill Clinton is a “prime suspect” in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton—seeking testimony for the committee’s Epstein investigation. Hillary has been asked to appear for testimony on October 9th, while Bill has been asked to appear on October 14th.

4:05pm- According to a new report from The New York Post, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett “terrorizes” her staff—even making them rent Cadillac Escalades to drive her around in because she refuses to be seen in less expensive vehicles.

4:15pm- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) reacted to the Trump Administration’s attempt to crackdown on crime in Washington D.C. explaining that this could lead to a second Civil War! Ironically, as Rep. Waters claimed the nation’s capital was perfectly safe without federal assistance, she was drowned out by police sirens blaring in the background!

4:25pm- While speaking with reporters, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro was asked if she would investigate the “root causes of crime in D.C.” Pirro made clear that her job is to hold criminals accountable for their actions and attain justice for victims.

4:30pm- Brett Eagleson—President of 9/11 Justice, he lost his father in the terrorist attacks on September 11th—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss being featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article: “9/11 Families See Lutnick, Who Lost Brother in Attack, as Last Hope for Justice.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/howard-lutnick-9-11-saudi-arabia-lawsuit-a384b9c6.

5:00pm- During Monday’s briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that in Washington D.C. last night “approximately 850 officers and agents were surged across the city. They made a total of 23 arrests.”

5:15pm- According to a Democratic whistleblower, Senator Adam Schiff authorized the leak of classified information related to the Russian collusion hoax in 2017 as part of an effort to destroy President Donald Trump’s credibility. The whistleblower worked for the House Intelligence Committee which, at the time, was led by Schiff.

5:20pm- Speaking of leaks, Matt finds exclusive audio of Rep. Eric Swalwell “leaking”…

5:40pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer earlier today?

6:05pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would be nominating Dr. EJ Antoni to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rich jokes that Trump is selecting all of our regular guests to serve in positions within the federal government—Dr. Marty Makary, Tulsi Gabbard, and now EJ!

6:15pm- In a ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would be nominating Dr. EJ Antoni to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rich jokes that Trump is selecting all of our regular guests to serve in positions within the federal government—Dr. Marty Makary, Tulsi Gabbard, and now EJ!

6:15pm- In a video that has gone viral on TikTok, a woman who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in “women and gender studies” conceded that her college major was a mistake.

6:20pm- The National Democratic Socialists of America held a panel discussion where members advocated for the abolition of families—idiotically arguing “the only real difference between marriage and prostitution is the price and the duration of the contract.”

6:30pm- While speaking with reporters, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro was asked if she would investigate the “root causes of crime in D.C.” Pirro made clear that her job is to hold criminals accountable for their actions and attain justice for victims.

6:40pm- Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) regularly consults a Long Island couple named Joe and Eileen Bailey—however, they’re not real! He made them up!

6:50pm- Is A.I. really blackmailing people out of self-preservation? Anthropic’s study might be a bit misleading.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

5:00pm- During Monday’s briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that in Washington D.C. last night “approximately 850 officers and agents were surged across the city. They made a total of 23 arrests.”

5:15pm- According to a Democratic whistleblower, Senator Adam Schiff authorized the leak of classified information related to the Russian collusion hoax in 2017 as part of an effort to destroy President Donald Trump’s credibility. The whistleblower worked for the House Intelligence Committee which, at the time, was led by Schiff.

5:20pm- Speaking of leaks, Matt finds exclusive audio of Rep. Eric Swalwell “leaking”…

5:40pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer earlier today?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:

4:05pm- According to a new report from The New York Post, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett “terrorizes” her staff—even making them rent Cadillac Escalades to drive her around in because she refuses to be seen in less expensive vehicles.

4:15pm- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) reacted to the Trump Administration’s attempt to crackdown on crime in Washington D.C. explaining that this could lead to a second Civil War! Ironically, as Rep. Waters claimed the nation’s capital was perfectly safe without federal assistance, she was drowned out by police sirens blaring in the background!

4:25pm- While speaking with reporters, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro was asked if she would investigate the “root causes of crime in D.C.” Pirro made clear that her job is to hold criminals accountable for their actions and attain justice for victims.

4:30pm- Brett Eagleson—President of 9/11 Justice, he lost his father in the terrorist attacks on September 11th—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss being featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article: “9/11 Families See Lutnick, Who Lost Brother in Attack, as Last Hope for Justice.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/howard-lutnick-9-11-saudi-arabia-lawsuit-a384b9c6.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:

3:05pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would be nominating Dr. EJ Antoni to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rich jokes that Trump is selecting all of our regular guests to serve in positions within the federal government—Dr. Marty Makary, Tulsi Gabbard, and now EJ!

3:10pm- According to a Democratic whistleblower, Senator Adam Schiff authorized the leak of classified information related to the Russian collusion hoax in 2017 as part of an effort to destroy President Donald Trump’s credibility. The whistleblower worked for the House Intelligence Committee which, at the time, was led by Schiff.

3:15pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. At the White House press briefing, Trump announced Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover—while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide military support “if needed.” Additionally, the administration will assign 120 F.B.I. agents to conduct nighttime patrols throughout Washington D.C.

3:40pm- While appearing on Newsmax, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said former President Bill Clinton is a “prime suspect” in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton—seeking testimony for the committee’s Epstein investigation. Hillary has been asked to appear for testimony on October 9th, while Bill has been asked to appear on October 14th.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/11/2025):

3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. At the White House press briefing, Trump announced Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover—while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide military support “if needed.” Additionally, the administration will assign 120 F.B.I. agents to conduct nighttime patrols throughout Washington D.C.

3:30pm- In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily take control of Washington D.C.’s police department, police union chairman Gregg Pemberton explained: "We completely agree with the President that crime in the District of Columbia is out of control and something needs to be done with it." Meanwhile, Mayor Muriel Bowser has responded by insisting D.C. needs “full statehood.”

3:40pm- President Donald Trump explained to the press why crime is out of control in Washington D.C.: “This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the city's local leadership. The radical left City Council adopted no cash bail."

4:00pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. In response, Mayor Muriel Bowser has responded by insisting D.C. needs “full statehood.” However, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 (the “District Clause”) gives Congress exclusive legislative authority over the federal district that serves as the nation’s capital. The framers intentionally set it apart from any state to avoid a single state from having undue influence over the federal government. While Congress could grant D.C. certain state-like powers through legislation, turning it into a state outright would remove it from the federal district—something many legal scholars believe can’t be done without amending the Constitution’s “District Clause.”

4:10pm While speaking with the press on Monday, President Donald Trump previewed his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin—noting that he will insist “you’ve got to end this war.”

4:30pm- Restaurants are shrinking portion sizes in reaction to Ozempic user preferences, Rosie O’Donnell releases a cryptic video to social media, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is 71—and ripped! Plus, never eat a potato chip cooked in olestra oil…unless you don’t mind “leakage.”

4:50pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Vice President JD Vance argued that “California has way more House seats than it should because they have such a high population of illegal aliens.” Noting that “they get rewarded for welcoming illegal aliens into their state…asking the taxpayers of states like Ohio to subsidize them.”

5:05pm- Bill D’Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media and Democrats: Nancy Pelosi gets ratioed on X, the left attacks President Trump for attempting to crackdown on violent crime in Washington D.C., and Texas House Democrats are still hiding in Illinois to avoid a losing vote on redistricting.

5:30pm- Failed Senate candidate (2018), failed presidential candidate (2020), and failed gubernatorial candidate (2022) Beto O’Rourke is back…and he’s calling for New Jersey, Illinois, and California to redistrict regardless of whether Texas’s attempt is successful.

5:35pm- Gerald Posner—Award-Winning Investigative Journalist & Author of the book “God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss recent reports that the Vatican has engaged in alleged money-laundering.

6:05pm- Podcaster and television personality Jennifer Welch (we’ve never heard of her either) says white Donal ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:

6:05pm- Podcaster and television personality Jennifer Welch (we’ve never heard of her either) says white Donald Trump voters should only be allowed to eat at Cracker Barrel. Plus, Rich sees the new Lindsey Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis film “Freakier Friday.” AND Jimmy Kimmel reveals that he now has Italian citizenship—explaining that he was motivated by his hatred for Trump.

6:30pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. At the White House press briefing, Trump announced Attorney General Pam Bondi will oversee the federal takeover—while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide military support “if needed.” Additionally, the administration will assign 120 F.B.I. agents to conduct nighttime patrols throughout Washington D.C.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

5:05pm- Bill D’Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media and Democrats: Nancy Pelosi gets ratioed on X, the left attacks President Trump for attempting to crackdown on violent crime in Washington D.C., and Texas House Democrats are still hiding in Illinois to avoid a losing vote on redistricting.

5:30pm- Failed Senate candidate (2018), failed presidential candidate (2020), and failed gubernatorial candidate (2022) Beto O’Rourke is back…and he’s calling for New Jersey, Illinois, and California to redistrict regardless of whether Texas’s attempt is successful.

5:35pm- Gerald Posner—Award-Winning Investigative Journalist & Author of the book “God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss recent reports that the Vatican has engaged in alleged money-laundering.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:

4:00pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s police department—while simultaneously deploying 800 National Guard troops—to fight violent crime in the nation’s capital. In response, Mayor Muriel Bowser has responded by insisting D.C. needs “full statehood.” However, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 (the “District Clause”) gives Congress exclusive legislative authority over the federal district that serves as the nation’s capital. The framers intentionally set it apart from any state to avoid a single state from having undue influence over the federal government. While Congress could grant D.C. certain state-like powers through legislation, turning it into a state outright would remove it from the federal district—something many legal scholars believe can’t be done without amending the Constitution’s “District Clause.”

4:10pm While speaking with the press on Monday, President Donald Trump previewed his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin—noting that he will insist “you’ve got to end this war.”

4:30pm- Restaurants are shrinking portion sizes in reaction to Ozempic user preferences, Rosie O’Donnell releases a cryptic video to social media, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is 71—and ripped! Plus, never eat a potato chip cooked in olestra oil…unless you don’t mind “leakage.”

4:50pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Vice President JD Vance argued that “California has way more House seats than it should because they have such a high population of illegal aliens.” Noting that “they get rewarded for welcoming illegal aliens into their state…asking the taxpayers of states like Ohio to subsidize them.”