The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/29/2023):
3:05pm- In a six to three landmark decision released on Thursday morning, the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for universities to prioritize race when considering admissions applications—effectively ending affirmative action in college admissions. You can read more about the decision here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-rules-against-affirmative-action-c94b5a9c
3:25pm- In October 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina—which challenged the constitutionality of race-based admission practices. North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park argued that “racially diverse schools” offer “educational benefits.” Justice Clarence Thomas questioned the validity of that claim, stating: “I don’t put much stock in that because I’ve heard similar arguments in favor of segregation, too.”
3:30pm- In his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote: “While I am painfully aware of the social and economic ravages which have befallen my race and all who suffer discrimination, I hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must be treated equally before the law.” In response to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent, Thomas argues: “race-infused world view falls flat at each step. Individuals are the sum of their unique experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. What matters is not the barriers they face, but how they choose to confront them. And their race is not to blame for everything—good or bad—that happens in their lives. A contrary, myopic world view based on individuals’ skin color to the total exclusion of their personal choices is nothing short of racial determinism.” You can read an abbreviated version of Justice Thomas’ concurring opinion here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/read-it-supreme-court-justice-clarence-thomas-delivers-must-read-opinion-in-affirmative-action-ruling and read the court’s opinion here: https://dw-wp-production.imgix.net/2023/06/supreme-court-decision-in-unc-admissions-case-1.pdf
3:40pm- In his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Justice Neil Gorsuch documents the problems that arise when societally we classify people by race, specifically when it comes to the college application process: “If anything, attempts to divide us all up into a handful of groups have become only more incoherent with time. American families have become increasingly multicultural, a fact that has led to unseemly disputes about whether someone is really a member of a certain racial or ethnic group. There are decisions denying Hispanic status to someone of Italian-Argentine descent…as well as someone with one Mexican grandparent…Yet there are also decisions granting Hispanic status to a Sephardic Jew whose ancestors fled Spain centuries ago…and bestowing a ‘sort of Hispanic’ status on a person with one Cuban grandparent.” You can read an abbreviated version of Justice Gorsuch’s concurrence here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/gorsuch-highlights-the-absurdities-of-racial-classification/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=article
4:05pm- Jonathon Butcher— Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his article in The Daily Signal, “Supreme Court Bans Racial Preferences In College Admissions.” Butcher writes: “Results from a Pew Research survey released earlier this month found that 82% of respondents do not think that race or ethnicity should be a factor in college admissions. Seventy-one percent of black respondents and 81% of Hispanic respondents agree.” You can read the full article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/06/29/what-you-need-know-supreme-courts-new-ban-racial-preferences-college-admissions/
4:20pm- According to an article written by Joseph A. Wulfshon of Fox News, The New York Times ostensibly confirmed reports from IRS whistleblowers alleging U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss had told multiple witness that “he could not bring charges against Hunter Biden in California or Washington D.C.” However, it took The New York Times twenty-one paragraphs before revealing that those allegation had been independently verified. You can read Wulfshon’s article here: https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyt-confirms-irs-whistleblower-claim-hunter-biden-probe-buries-21st-paragraph-report
4:30pm- On Wednesday night, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley spoke with Fox News’ Brett Baier. Shapley claimed that he has documented conversations indicating U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss did not have final say in prosecutorial decisions—which contradicts Attorney General Merrick Garland’s claims.
4:45pm- Christopher Tremoglie—commentary writer for The Washington Post—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent opinion editorial, “Moms for Liberty Supporters Were Doxxed and Physically Threatened.” You can read the editorial here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/moms-for-liberty-supporters-were-doxxed-and-physically-threatened
4:55pm- In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Student for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, President Joe Biden condemned the end of race-based admissions—imploring universities to consider “diverse backgrounds” when making admissions decisions. When asked if the Supreme Court had turned “rogue,” Biden insisted “this is not a normal court.”
5:05pm- Wayne, Mark, Pat, and Dean from Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's 36th Annual “Ben to The Shore Bike Tour” join Rich in studio for The Drive at 5. You can learn more about the event and donate at: GregStockerSucks.com or https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6923
5:35pm- Tamika Nwalipenja—mom and advocate for Lifeline Scholarships—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to explain the benefits of school choice, imploring Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Legislature to support funding for students trapped in the worst-performing 15% of school districts in the state.
5:55pm- Pennsylvania State Representative Amen Brown calls-in and pledges a donation to Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's 36th Annual “Ben to The Shore Bike Tour.” You can learn more about the event and donate at: GregStockerSucks.com or https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6923
6:05pm- Comedian Jocelyn Chia joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about how she was recently “canceled” for a joke she made during a stand-up show earlier this month. In her recent Newsweek op-ed, Jocelyn writes: “On June 5, the Comedy Cellar posted a clip from a show I had done in which I depicted Malaysia as the ex who broke up with Singapore—the country I grew up in—and Singapore was now having a ‘glow-up.’ The clip was performing very well, but when I posted the same one on my social media on Tuesday morning, things started to take a nasty turn…By Tuesday night, I was getting calls, messages, and emails from Malaysians cursing me out, issuing threats, and demanding an apology…By Thursday, the Singapore Foreign Minister had apologized to Malaysia for my joke.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.newsweek.com/comedian-canceled-joke-1809220
6:20pm- In reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, NAACP President Derrick Johnson said, “the worst thing about affirmative action is that it created Clarence Thomas.”
6:45pm- The fight between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be cancelled. No one wants to see the new Indiana Jones movie. PLUS, President Joe Biden has an unforgettable appearance on MSNBC with Nicole Wallace.
