The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (10/05/2022):
3:00pm- According to a Bloomberg report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has voted to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day—despite the Biden Administration’s numerous attempts to persuade the intergovernmental organization to produce more oil. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stated this is “one of many reasons why America’s energy security will benefit from homegrown clean energy.”
3:25pm- Will OPEC’s decision to reduce oil production while demand in the Western-world increases have an impact on the 2022 midterm elections? During a hilarious rant, a self-described Democrat from Florida said he’s voting for Ron DeSantis because of the Governor’s performance in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
3:40pm- Jimmy Failla—comedian & host of “Fox Across America”—joins the show to talk about Nancy Pelosi’s appearance on late-night television, Stacey Abrams denying her election denial, Trevor Noah exiting the Daily Show, and Elon Musk getting yelled at for trying to stop a war. PLUS, why did one of the best wide receivers in football choose to play for the Miami Dolphins? No state income tax!
4:05pm- While appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America, Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) defended the “defund the police” movement calling “police violence” a serious problem in America. According to the Daily Wire, Rep. Bush has “spent more than $300,000 for private security” since 2021.
4:15pm- According to the New York Post, Albany’s progressive District Attorney David Soares has acknowledged that his previously implemented soft-on-crime policies resulted in crime rates rising. Will other progressive District Attorney’s follow his lead and admit to errors in their prosecutorial strategies?
4:30pm- Michael Torres—Deputy Editor of Real Clear Pennsylvania—joins the show to discuss two of his most recent articles, “Political Malpractice in PA Governor’s Race” and “Pennsylvania Democrats’ Abortion Mirage.” Torres explains that despite Pennsylvania democrat candidates campaigning heavily on abortion access, polling data suggests likely voters don’t consider it their top priority—with 45%, according to Emerson College polling, naming the economy as their most important issue. Abortion stands at only 14%.
4:45pm- Members of the media, particularly MSNBC’s Joy Reid, have attempted to politicize Hurricane Ian—using the natural disaster to hammer Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Reid called DeSantis a hypocrite for seeking federal aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian when in 2013 he voted against a Hurricane Sandy relief package. However, as Reason.com points out the 2013 package had not been budgeted for by Congress, explaining: “he didn't object to the aid per se, arguing instead that it should come with spending offsets. The money DeSantis is asking Biden to release, meanwhile, is disaster relief funding that's already been appropriated and budgeted for. It's there to be spent.”
5:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent statement that the Biden Administration should distribute Hurricane Ian disaster relief based on “equity”—prioritizing “our lowest income communities and our communities of color.” DeSantis condemned Harris’ comment and accused the VP of needlessly politicizing the tragedy.
5:25pm- A G-League basketball player has gone viral on social media—not because of his play on the court, but because of his unique name: Steeve Ho You Fat.
5:40pm- Dr. Michael Busler—Professor of Finance at Stockton University—joins the show. Prior to Hurricane Ian making landfall, President Joe Biden warned the oil industry against using a natural disaster to boost their prices. Dr. Busler defines “price gouging” and explains that federal laws restricting the practice would not actually reduce demand for a given product. In fact, increased prices often result in a rationing of scarce resources and prevent a lucky-few from hoarding much needed materials during emergencies.
6:05pm- In the Wall Street Journal’s opinion editorial section, Professor William J. Magnuson stated that the best way for the West to combat oil scarcity stemming from Russian sanctions and OPEC restrictions, would be to allow American business—specifically the oil industry—to resolve the energy shortage via innovation, reduced regulation, and subsequent increased production.
6:20pm- While meeting with President Joe Biden as part of the administration’s Task Force on Reproductive Health Care Access, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona claimed that contraception and abortion were necessary components to a student’s success in college.
6:30pm- Speaking with CNN, Stacey Abrams stated that she never denied losing her 2018 gubernatorial election against Brian Kemp. However, numerous clips over the past four years indicate that claim isn’t accurate.
6:50pm- A recent VICE News documentary attempted to portray convicted sex-offenders in a sympathetic-manner. However, at the conclusion of the film, it was revealed that one of the offenders interviewed sent lewd photos to a VICE News producer.