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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/15/2024):
3:05pm- On Thursday, Donald Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was his selection to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Unsurprisingly, the far-left and members of the mainstream media have vociferously objected to his appointment. During a segment on CNN, host Jake Tapper stated: “Well, America, I hope you like measles.”
3:30pm- Tonight, former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson fights social media influencer Jake Paul in a boxing match being streamed by Netflix. Matt has money on Paul. Justin has money on Tyson. But everyone is looking forward to this bizarre fight!
3:40pm- In his farewell address on January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower warned about public policy being captured by scientific and technological elites—focusing on initiatives that don’t benefit Americans.
4:05pm- According to reports, Donald Trump’s administration will offer White House press credentials to podcasters and social media accounts.
4:10pm- Bucks County Commissioners Vote to Count Illegal Ballots as Pennsylvania Senate Race Heads for Recount. Brittany Bernstein of National Review writes: “Bucks County, Pa., commissioners have voted to count ballots lacking proper signatures as the Pennsylvania Senate race heads to an automatic recount due to the razor-thin margin by which GOP Senator-elect Dave McCormick has beaten incumbent Senator Bob Casey. The 2-1 vote of the commissioners board violates a state Supreme Court ruling issued earlier this year and goes against the advice of the board’s legal team, which advised against counting the 124 illegal ballots.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/bucks-county-commissioners-vote-to-count-illegal-ballots-as-pennsylvania-senate-race-heads-for-recount/
4:30pm- In a post to Truth Social, Donald Trump announced Doug Burgum’s appointment to Secretary of the Interior. Burgum will also serve as Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.
4:45pm- While testifying before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Principal Deputy Director of the NIH Dr. Lawrence Tabak, CDC Director of Office of Readiness and Response Dr. Henry Walke, and Chief Medical Officer of the FDA Dr. Hilary Marston conceded that mistakes were made by their agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic—resulting in a diminishment of public trust.
5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Robert Kennedy Jr.’s appointment to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Justice Neil Gorsuch defending Peanut the Squirrel, and JD Vance now following him on X!
5:35pm- 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 react to Donald Trump’s announced appointments, including Doug Burgum to Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council. Dr. Coates is author of the upcoming book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb
6:05pm- Host of The View Whoopi Goldberg said she was refused service at Holtermann’s Bakery in New York—claiming it was because of her political beliefs. It turns out, Whoopi was lying. The bakery, which has been family owned for over 100-years, simply had an old boiler malfunction which prevented them from making baked goods.
6:10pm- From the floor of the House of Representatives Wiley Nickel (D-NC) openly advocated for the establishment of a Democrat-led “shadow government” working behind the scenes to undermine Donald Trump’s policies/agenda.
6:15pm- While speaking with Bari Weiss of The Free Press, former CEO of PayPal Peter Thiel stated: “I don’t thin ... -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:
6:05pm- Host of The View Whoopi Goldberg said she was refused service at Holtermann’s Bakery in New York—claiming it was because of her political beliefs. It turns out, Whoopi was lying. The bakery, which has been family owned for over 100-years, simply had an old boiler malfunction which prevented them from making baked goods.
6:10pm- From the floor of the House of Representatives Wiley Nickel (D-NC) openly advocated for the establishment of a Democrat-led “shadow government” working behind the scenes to undermine Donald Trump’s policies/agenda.
6:15pm- While speaking with Bari Weiss of The Free Press, former CEO of PayPal Peter Thiel stated: “I don’t think there is room for individual thought left on the left…this intellectual straitjacket where you’re not allowed to have ideas—even if you agree with 80%—it’s never enough. You have to be 100%.”
6:25pm- Tonight, former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson fights social media influencer Jake Paul in a boxing match being streamed by Netflix. Matt says he would like to fight Tyson…as long as he’s paid $20 million.
6:35pm- Karoline Leavitt to Serve as White House Press Secretary. In a statement, Donald Trump wrote: “Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary. Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again.”
6:40pm- Doug Vanderford—a former elite Navy Special Warfare Combatant Craft-Crewman (SWCC), known for inserting and extracting Navy SEALS from classified destinations around the globe—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his book, “Special Warfare: An Adoption Story.” You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/6wPegkP -
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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:
5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Robert Kennedy Jr.’s appointment to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Justice Neil Gorsuch defending Peanut the Squirrel, and JD Vance now following him on X!
5:35pm- 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 react to Donald Trump’s announced appointments, including Doug Burgum to Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council. Dr. Coates is author of the upcoming book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:
4:05pm- According to reports, Donald Trump’s administration will offer White House press credentials to podcasters and social media accounts.
4:10pm- Bucks County Commissioners Vote to Count Illegal Ballots as Pennsylvania Senate Race Heads for Recount. Brittany Bernstein of National Review writes: “Bucks County, Pa., commissioners have voted to count ballots lacking proper signatures as the Pennsylvania Senate race heads to an automatic recount due to the razor-thin margin by which GOP Senator-elect Dave McCormick has beaten incumbent Senator Bob Casey. The 2-1 vote of the commissioners board violates a state Supreme Court ruling issued earlier this year and goes against the advice of the board’s legal team, which advised against counting the 124 illegal ballots.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/bucks-county-commissioners-vote-to-count-illegal-ballots-as-pennsylvania-senate-race-heads-for-recount/
4:30pm- In a post to Truth Social, Donald Trump announced Doug Burgum’s appointment to Secretary of the Interior. Burgum will also serve as Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.
4:45pm- While testifying before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Principal Deputy Director of the NIH Dr. Lawrence Tabak, CDC Director of Office of Readiness and Response Dr. Henry Walke, and Chief Medical Officer of the FDA Dr. Hilary Marston conceded that mistakes were made by their agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic—resulting in a diminishment of public trust. -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:
3:05pm- On Thursday, Donald Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was his selection to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Unsurprisingly, the far-left and members of the mainstream media have vociferously objected to his appointment. During a segment on CNN, host Jake Tapper stated: “Well, America, I hope you like measles.”
3:30pm- Tonight, former heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson fights social media influencer Jake Paul in a boxing match being streamed by Netflix. Matt has money on Paul. Justin has money on Tyson. But everyone is looking forward to this bizarre fight!
3:40pm- In his farewell address on January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower warned about public policy being captured by scientific and technological elites—focusing on initiatives that don’t benefit Americans. -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/14/2024):
3:05pm- A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion." Democratic Strategist Mark Singel said of Casey: “He has had a good and distinguished career, but it’s time to concede and move on.” Rich notes that the recount will cost Pennsylvania taxpayers roughly $1 million—and wonders if this recount is simply a fundraising gimmick for Democrats?
3:30pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.”
4:00pm- Trump Expected to Select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS. Meridith McGraw and Chelsea Cirruzzo of Politico write: “President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a person with direct knowledge of the selection.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/14/robert-f-kennedy-jr-trump-hhs-secretary-pick-00188617
4:15pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2
4:20pm- Trump Officially Announces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary of Health and Human Services. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!”
4:30pm- Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/
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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:
6:00pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2
6:15pm- Doug Collins Nominated for Secretary for Veterans Affairs. In a statement, Donald Trump announced: “I am pleased to announce my intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins, of Georgia, as The United States Secretary for Veterans Affairs (VA). Doug is a Veteran himself, who currently serves our Nation as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our Country in the Iraq War. We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need. Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our Country in this very important role!”
6:20pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.”
6:40pm- REPLAY: Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/ -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:
5:00pm- Corey DeAngelis— Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children & An Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss school choice expansion, and what the incoming Trump Administration can do to promote it. Plus, a California public school teacher melts down in class over Tuesday’s election results. DeAngelis is author of the “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.” You can find his book here: https://t.co/DkGI3lEqXh
5:15pm- Trump Nominates Jay Clayton to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am pleased to announce that Jay Clayton, of New York, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during my first term, where he did an incredible job, is hereby nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant. Jay received Engineering and Law degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and an Economics degree from the University of Cambridge. Before chairing the SEC, Jay was a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, and served on the Management Committee. He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor to Sullivan & Cromwell, a Board Member of several public and private companies, and an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton Business School, and the Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania. Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again.”
5:40pm- Did the U.S. government kill Peanut the Squirrel? Speaking with Chris Cuomo on News Nation, Mark Longo—Peanut’s owner—revealed that there was a bizarre 10-month investigation into Peanut and it concluded with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation euthanizing his beloved pet squirrel.
5:50pm- Costco was forced to recall nearly 80,000 pounds of butter…because it wasn’t properly labeled as containing milk… -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:
4:00pm- Trump Expected to Select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS. Meridith McGraw and Chelsea Cirruzzo of Politico write: “President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a person with direct knowledge of the selection.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/14/robert-f-kennedy-jr-trump-hhs-secretary-pick-00188617
4:15pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2
4:20pm- Trump Officially Announces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary of Health and Human Services. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!”
4:30pm- Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/ -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:
3:05pm- A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion." Democratic Strategist Mark Singel said of Casey: “He has had a good and distinguished career, but it’s time to concede and move on.” Rich notes that the recount will cost Pennsylvania taxpayers roughly $1 million—and wonders if this recount is simply a fundraising gimmick for Democrats?
3:30pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.” -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/13/2024):
3:00pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced that he has selected Army Combat Veteran & Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. There were also rumors circulating that Marco Rubio may not ultimately be Trump’s selection for Secretary of State.
3:05pm- RESTART THE SHOW! Donald Trump officially announces that Senator Marco Rubio is his selection to serve as Secretary of State. In a statement, the president-elect wrote: “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!”
3:10pm- Who might Governor Ron DeSantis pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate? According to Axios, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is pushing for Lara Trump—Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the RNC. However, Politico suggests the front runner is likely James Uthmeier—DeSantis’s current Chief of Staff.
3:15pm- More breaking news…RESTART THE SHOW AGAIN! Donald Trump officially announces Tulsi Gabbard is his choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He wrote in a statement: “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!”
3:30pm- On his Truth Social Account, Donald Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.”
3:40pm- Does Matt Gaetz have enough support to get confirmed as U.S. Attorney General? Nate Silver, PolyMarket odds, and others on social media suggest it might not be a foregone conclusion that the U.S. Senate will confirm his appointment.
4:00pm- On Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the White House Oval Office to discuss administration transition plans.
4:15pm- CNN Has Already Begun to Attack Tulsi Gabbard. CNN host Boris Sanchez baselessly suggested that Tulsi Gabbard might be a Russian asset—and asked Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) if he was comfortable with Gabbard having access to the nation’s most sensitive secrets as Director of National Intelligence.
4:30pm- If some of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks struggle to get confirmed in the U.S. Senate, could he use recess appointments? Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal writes of recess appointments: “The Senate wasn’t conceived to continuously be in session, and the vagaries of 18th-century communication and transportation meant that weeks could go by before lawmakers could be reconvened for an emergency. To keep the government staffed, the Constitution provides that the president may fill vacancies while the Senate is in recess, but those commissions expire at the end of the next session of Congress. That means a recess appointee can’t hold office longer than two years, the length of a congressional session.” You can read more about recess appointments here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-recess-appointments-senate-179a16f7
4:45pm- While appearing on a podcast, Sunny Hostin revealed that she thought she was asking Kamala Harris softball questions during the Vice Pr ... -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4:
6:05pm- Rich is hosting 1210 WPHT’s Politics & Pints tonight with Fox News host Jimmy Failla—so, Mike Opelka wraps up the final hour of the show!
6:10pm- In last 24-hours, president-elect Donald Trump announced he would be appointing Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Plus, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.
6:15pm- According to reports, the U.S. taxpayers are spending $15 million per year on security for former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci.
6:20pm- In a post on social media, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) vowed to oppose Pete Hegseth’s appointment to serve as U.S. Defense Secretary.
6:40pm- Cardi B for press secretary? Opelka plays a clip of the rapper ad-libbing during a Harris-Walz campaign event last month…and it is a disaster! -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:
5:00pm- In the last 24-hours, president-elect Donald Trump announced he would be appointing Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Will they eventually be confirmed by the U.S. Senate?
5:30pm- Manu Raju of CNN spoke with several Republican Senators who will likely be key in confirming, or rejecting, Donald Trump’s appointment of Matt Gaetz to Attorney General. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has announced she will not support Gaetz’s nomination. Rich and Matt note it will only be a matter of time before Sen. Lisa Murkowski (A-AK) announces her opposition as well. But will two other Republican Senators defect?
5:40pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion." -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:
4:00pm- On Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the White House Oval Office to discuss administration transition plans.
4:15pm- CNN Has Already Begun to Attack Tulsi Gabbard. CNN host Boris Sanchez baselessly suggested that Tulsi Gabbard might be a Russian asset—and asked Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) if he was comfortable with Gabbard having access to the nation’s most sensitive secrets as Director of National Intelligence.
4:30pm- If some of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks struggle to get confirmed in the U.S. Senate, could he use recess appointments? Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal writes of recess appointments: “The Senate wasn’t conceived to continuously be in session, and the vagaries of 18th-century communication and transportation meant that weeks could go by before lawmakers could be reconvened for an emergency. To keep the government staffed, the Constitution provides that the president may fill vacancies while the Senate is in recess, but those commissions expire at the end of the next session of Congress. That means a recess appointee can’t hold office longer than two years, the length of a congressional session.” You can read more about recess appointments here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-recess-appointments-senate-179a16f7
4:45pm- While appearing on a podcast, Sunny Hostin revealed that she thought she was asking Kamala Harris softball questions during the Vice President’s appearance on The View. However, Harris still struggled to answer. -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:
3:00pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced that he has selected Army Combat Veteran & Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. There were also rumors circulating that Marco Rubio may not ultimately be Trump’s selection for Secretary of State.
3:05pm- RESTART THE SHOW! Donald Trump officially announces that Senator Marco Rubio is his selection to serve as Secretary of State. In a statement, the president-elect wrote: “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!”
3:10pm- Who might Governor Ron DeSantis pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate? According to Axios, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is pushing for Lara Trump—Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the RNC. However, Politico suggests the front runner is likely James Uthmeier—DeSantis’s current Chief of Staff.
3:15pm- More breaking news…RESTART THE SHOW AGAIN! Donald Trump officially announces Tulsi Gabbard is his choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He wrote in a statement: “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!”
3:30pm- On his Truth Social Account, Donald Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.”
3:40pm- Does Matt Gaetz have enough support to get confirmed as U.S. Attorney General? Nate Silver, PolyMarket odds, and others on social media suggest it might not be a foregone conclusion that the U.S. Senate will confirm his appointment. -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/12/2024):
3:05pm- Chuck Schumer & Bob Casey Are Election Deniers. On Friday, the Associated Press called the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race in favor of Republican challenger Dave McCormick—but sitting Senator Bob Casey has refused to concede! Appeasing Casey, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has withheld an orientation invite for incoming Senators from McCormick.
3:10pm- Donald Trump Performed Well with Philly Voters. Chris A. Williams, Stephen Stirling, and Anna Orso of The Philadelphia Inquirer write: “President-elect Donald Trump pushed Philadelphia to the right this year by increasing his vote totals across a range of demographic groups and improving his performance with working-class voters, a shift that’s been underway since his first run for president in 2016. According to an Inquirer analysis of precinct-level data, Trump increased his standing in the city’s white, working-class neighborhoods, winning more than 30% of the vote in precincts where white voters make up the majority of the electorate. He also improved in majority Black and Latino precincts, and with middle and working-class voters.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/donald-trump-gains-philadelphia-voters-20241112.html
3:40pm- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans will select their next leader. The three contenders to replace Mitch McConnell are: John Cornyn (R-TX), John Thune (R-SD), and Rick Scott (R-FL). According to a leaked internal whip count, Thune currently leads with 24 projected votes. If the leaked count is accurate, Scott currently has several notable supporters, including Mike Lee, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Tommy Tuberville, and J.D. Vance. Could Vice President-elect Vance’s endorsement be enough to sway the vote?
4:05pm- Actress Justine Bateman took to social media to call out the far-left. She explains that over the last four years “common sense was discarded, intellectual discussion was demonized.” Is it time to Make America Fun Again?
4:10pm- Reacting to last week’s election results, Democratic strategist James Carville said that his party has become “an opposition party”—because they don’t control the White House, Senate, House of Representatives, or Supreme Court. He implored Democrats to dump “woke” ideology.
4:15pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Joy Reid, Dr. Amanda Calhoun—chief psychiatry resident at Yale University—said it’s fine to cut off family and friends who voted for Donald Trump, even with the holidays just around the corner.
4:20pm- In a post to social media, Donald Trump vowed to send all education back to the states—explaining that “you can’t do worse” than the Department of Education.
4:45pm- Billionaire Bill Ackman destroys Yale for discouraging civil disagreement, the NFL fines Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat—but he celebrates Tuesday’s election win regardless, and how many steps does the Philadelphia Art Museum have?
5:00pm- Jeff Bartos—former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new op-ed in The New York Post, “Sen. Bob Casey’s Refusal to Concede to Dave McCormick is Hurting the People of Pennsylvania.” You can read the full editorial here: https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/opinion/sen-bob-caseys-refusal-to-concede-to-dave-mccormick-is-hurting-the-people-of-pennsylvania/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral
5:20pm- FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs. Leif Le Mahieu of Daily Wire reports: “A federal disaster relief official ordered workers to bypass the homes of Donald Trump’s supporters as they surveyed damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, according to internal correspondence obtained by The Daily Wire and confirmed by multiple federal employees. A FEMA supervisor told workers in a message to ‘avoid homes advertising Trump’ as they canvassed Lake Placid, Florida to identify residents who could qualify for federal aid, internal ... -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:
5:00pm- Jeff Bartos—former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new op-ed in The New York Post, “Sen. Bob Casey’s Refusal to Concede to Dave McCormick is Hurting the People of Pennsylvania.” You can read the full editorial here: https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/opinion/sen-bob-caseys-refusal-to-concede-to-dave-mccormick-is-hurting-the-people-of-pennsylvania/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral
5:20pm- FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs. Leif Le Mahieu of Daily Wire reports: “A federal disaster relief official ordered workers to bypass the homes of Donald Trump’s supporters as they surveyed damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, according to internal correspondence obtained by The Daily Wire and confirmed by multiple federal employees. A FEMA supervisor told workers in a message to ‘avoid homes advertising Trump’ as they canvassed Lake Placid, Florida to identify residents who could qualify for federal aid, internal messages viewed by The Daily Wire reveal. The supervisor, Marn’i Washington, relayed this message both verbally and in a group chat used by the relief team, multiple government employees told The Daily Wire.” You can read the full report here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-fema-official-ordered-relief-workers-to-skip-houses-with-trump-signs
5:30pm- Matt keeps replaying his favorite clip from Donald Trump’s Election Day interview with Rich.
5:40pm- While speaking with the press, Karine Jean Pierre was hilariously asked if President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had an awkward lunch earlier in the day—it was their first lunch together since last week’s disastrous election results.
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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2:
4:05pm- Actress Justine Bateman took to social media to call out the far-left. She explains that over the last four years “common sense was discarded, intellectual discussion was demonized.” Is it time to Make America Fun Again?
4:10pm- Reacting to last week’s election results, Democratic strategist James Carville said that his party has become “an opposition party”—because they don’t control the White House, Senate, House of Representatives, or Supreme Court. He implored Democrats to dump “woke” ideology.
4:15pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Joy Reid, Dr. Amanda Calhoun—chief psychiatry resident at Yale University—said it’s fine to cut off family and friends who voted for Donald Trump, even with the holidays just around the corner.
4:20pm- In a post to social media, Donald Trump vowed to send all education back to the states—explaining that “you can’t do worse” than the Department of Education.
4:45pm- Billionaire Bill Ackman destroys Yale for discouraging civil disagreement, the NFL fines Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat—but he celebrates Tuesday’s election win regardless, and how many steps does the Philadelphia Art Museum have? -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:
3:05pm- Chuck Schumer & Bob Casey Are Election Deniers. On Friday, the Associated Press called the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race in favor of Republican challenger Dave McCormick—but sitting Senator Bob Casey has refused to concede! Appeasing Casey, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has withheld an orientation invite for incoming Senators from McCormick.
3:10pm- Donald Trump Performed Well with Philly Voters. Chris A. Williams, Stephen Stirling, and Anna Orso of The Philadelphia Inquirer write: “President-elect Donald Trump pushed Philadelphia to the right this year by increasing his vote totals across a range of demographic groups and improving his performance with working-class voters, a shift that’s been underway since his first run for president in 2016. According to an Inquirer analysis of precinct-level data, Trump increased his standing in the city’s white, working-class neighborhoods, winning more than 30% of the vote in precincts where white voters make up the majority of the electorate. He also improved in majority Black and Latino precincts, and with middle and working-class voters.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/donald-trump-gains-philadelphia-voters-20241112.html
3:40pm- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans will select their next leader. The three contenders to replace Mitch McConnell are: John Cornyn (R-TX), John Thune (R-SD), and Rick Scott (R-FL). According to a leaked internal whip count, Thune currently leads with 24 projected votes. If the leaked count is accurate, Scott currently has several notable supporters, including Mike Lee, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Tommy Tuberville, and J.D. Vance. Could Vice President-elect Vance’s endorsement be enough to sway the vote? -
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/11/2024):
3:05pm- Donald Trump announced that Tom Homan will serve as his administration’s “border czar.” In 2019, while serving as the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homan famously destroyed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez as the two debated illegal migration during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
3:20pm- Chuck Schumer is an Election Denier. On Friday, the Associated Press called the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race in favor of Republican challenger Dave McCormick—but sitting Senator Bob Casey has refused to concede! Appeasing Casey, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has withheld an orientation invite for incoming Senators from McCormick. Does this mean Schumer is an election denier?
3:25pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Senator Bernie Sanders defended himself—and other politicians like Donald Trump—for appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
3:30pm- John Yoo—Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at University of California at Berkeley & a Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to answer the question: now that Donald Trump has won a second term as president, what will happen to all of the legal challenges that were brought against him? Professor Yoo says the two federal cases brought by Jack Smith and the Department of Justice “are dead for sure.” The cases in New York and Georgia are both flawed—in fact, there has been no progress made in Georgia and it could potentially be dropped. He argues that because the NY case is so legally unsound, Trump should appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. But could Judge Juan Merchan sentence President Trump to jail time?
3:50pm- How Did Kamala’s Campaign Squander $1 Billion? According to a report from Politico’s California bureau chief Christopher Cadelago, Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign raised over $1 billion and—despite her campaign only lasting just over 100 days—they have found themselves in debt. Other reports suggest that the campaign paid Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions $1 million for hosting a town hall event—and paid the Call Her Daddy podcast six-figures for set construction.
4:05pm- On Monday, Donald Trump announced he will be appointing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He also said he would appoint former Congressman Lee Zeldin to serve as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protective Agency (EPA).
4:15pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Senator Bernie Sanders stated that the Democrat Party has largely abandoned the working class.
4:20pm- Actress Justine Bateman took to social media to call out the far-left. She explains that over the last four years “common sense was discarded, intellectual discussion was demonized.”
4:30pm- Ryan Manion— Chief Executive Officer of the Travis Manion Foundation & Author of “The Knock at the Door”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show for Veterans Day. She reacts to the outrageous “anti-Veterans Day” protests taking place on Columbia University’s campus. To learn more about the Travis Manion Foundation, visit: https://www.travismanion.org
4:50pm- Over the weekend, Donald Trump used social media to announce that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo would not serve in his administration. According to rumors, Donald Trump Jr. played a key role in the decision. He views both Haley and Pompeo as potential rivals to a J.D. Vance presidential run in 2028.
4:55pm- According to Barack Obama’s biographer, the 44th President is nervous that his legacy may be irreparably damaged now that Donald Trump has won a second term.
5:05pm- David Urban—Political Commentator for CNN & Volunteer Senior Advisor to Donald Trump—joins The Rich Zeoli Show for Veterans Day. Plus he recaps Trump’s big election night win. Urban hilariously notes that if Democrats learn one thing from this election cycle, it should be that celebrity endorsements and free concerts aren’t enough to win. ... - Show more
