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Today, Dawn led off the Dawn Stensland Show by picking up on Monday where she left off on Friday prior to the weekend, playing back clips from Trump's visit to Pittsburgh to celebrate a deal with Nippon Steel which largely brings production of metals back to the United States. Then, Dawn notes the departure of Elon Musk, playing a video that Trump's team put together thanking the billionaire for his contributions through DOGE. Also, Dawn shows video of freed beagles, who were taken from the NIH after Trump banned testing on the adorable little pups. In today's second hour, Dawn welcomes André Béliveau, the Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, back onto the Dawn Stensland Show. Béliveau offers his expertise to explain why Democratic policies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have led to price hikes that we're seeing today in our electric bills. Also, Béliveau offers an update for Trump's "drill baby, drill" plan in Pennsylvania, which Béliveau explains will revitalize both the State and the Country. Then, Dawn welcomes in her husband and legendary broadcaster Larry Mendte on the show for another edition of 'Mendte Monday.' This time, the two hit the rise of antisemitism, playing back new audio from Jerry Nadler who suggests Trump should do more to address the hate crimes.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the US Court of International Trade's ruling saying that Trump overstepped his authority when he used the Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify his tariff policy. And they talk about a Boston-based judge extended her block of the Trump Administration's efforts to stop Harvard from enrolling foreign students. Then they discuss President Trump's use of the pardon, including his recent pardon of Paul Walczak, a nursing home executive who was convicted of stealing $11 million in payroll taxes and whose mother contributed more than $1 million to the Trump campaign. Plus, they mull over NPR filing a suit against the Trump Administration, claiming efforts to defund the network abridge the company's right to free speech. Next, Carl Cannon talks to National Journal White House correspondent George E. Condon about President Trump's practice of inviting foreign leaders to the Oval Office for sometimes fiery exchanges before the press. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks with Guy Ciarocchi, contributor to RealClear Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, about the recent approval by President Trump of the merger between Nippon and US Steel, and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's strategy for winning the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2028.

Today we discuss the New Scramble for Africa! Dominic and Ian Linden dive into the differences between the ‘new' scramble for Africa and the ‘old' scramble of Africa, how strong the US influence is and whether it is currently weakening - or not, the economic opportunities offered by foreign investments, and much more!Professor Ian Linden formerly taught at the School of Oriental & African Studies in London and is a visiting Professor at St Mary's University, Strawberry Hill, London. He worked for the Swedish Government in the 1980s liaising with the African National Congress in apartheid South Africa.  A past director of the Catholic Institute for International Relations where he first worked on the southern Africa desk, he was awarded an Order of St Michael and St George for his work for human rights in 2000. His research for the former- British Government Department for International Development, DfID, has been on faith and development with special emphasis on Muslim approaches to development in West Africa, and for the Commonwealth Foundation on multi-faith programmes in the Commonwealth. He has written books on conflict in Zimbabwe and Rwanda and his latest book Global Catholicism provides an historical analysis of the political impact of the Catholic Church.The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our great updates!Tell us what you liked!

State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. Discussion includes changes in news media and the importance of educational alternatives.

State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. Discussion includes changes in news media and the importance of educational alternatives.

State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. Discussion includes changes in news media and the importance of educational alternatives.

State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. Discussion includes changes in news media and the importance of educational alternatives.

There aren't many times in political history the Republicans have an easy message to share with Americans, but now is that time. Returning to common sense, limited government, lower taxes, more secure borders and increased defense spending...it's all right there. Plus, there's a CR that keeps the government fully funded until September ready to pass. But the Democrats won't do it. Stigall explains today why this is such a huge opportunity to box in Democrats once and for all as long as Republican senators don't balk. PA Senator Dave McCormick gives us his perspective and how he sees the end of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Plus, the always "effervescent" Motor City Madman Ted Nugent has a new project he wants to let fans hear about. And the odds on front-runner for the Democrats is PA Governor Josh Shapiro. But all of the sudden, he's actually starting to get some tough questions. We'll talk with The Commonwealth Foundation's Guy Ciarocchi about Shapiro's political prospects for the future. And Stigall can't stop warning about the Gavin Newsome podcast project featuring conservatives. He's brought some new evidence to explain why you should be very wary of Newsome's little show.-For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShow-Global Coin, for exclusive listener offers go to https://www.shopglobalcoin.com/pages/stigallor call 1-888-560-3125.-Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the Oval Office, right to your inbox, 5 days a week. Subscribe today at http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Washington Post columnist Jason Willick joins us to break down the media's latest constitutional crisis panic, the legal battles surrounding Trump's executive actions, and the escalating judicial fights over executive power. We also dive into the ongoing war in Ukraine, the shifting European response, and whether Trump's push for negotiations will gain traction. Later, Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center analyzes Trump's latest polling shifts, the economic challenges he faces, whether DOGE can realistically cut $1 trillion in administrative action, and the growing pressure on Europe to take responsibility for its own defense. Plus, it's the debut of the Kiley Corner jingle! Tune in for the jingle and Kiley's breakdown of two chilling true crime cases: an Indiana high school student who tipped off the FBI about a would-be school shooter and a tragic murder-suicide in Wyoming where a mother took the lives of her four daughters. Don't miss this episode—stream now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Jason Willick writes a regular Washington Post column on legal issues, political ideas and foreign affairs. Before coming to The Post in 2022, he was an editorial writer and assistant editorial features editor for the Wall Street Journal, and before that a staff writer and associate editor at the American Interest. Follow him on X @jawillick. -Henry Olsen is political analyst and opinion columnist. Host, Beyond the Polls podcast. Author of The Working-Class Republican. Henry Olsen's work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and a host of other publications. He is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and has served as a top executive with the American Enterprise Institute, the Manhattan Institute, and the Commonwealth Foundation. Henry also teaches at Catholic University and Hillsdale College, and has taught at Arizona State University and Villanova University. Follow him on X @henryolsenEPPC. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

André Béliveau is the Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation. Trump Energy Exec Orders

In Episode 481 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back André Béliveau, Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, to discuss President Trump's Day One energy executive orders and how they put abundance and reliability above unreliable net-zero directive. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Follow André on X Follow his Commonwealth Foundation work UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY EO DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects RGGI Is Unconstitutional, Harmful, and Useless To Achieve American Energy Dominance, Trump Must Avoid ‘All-of-the-Above' Rhetoric

4:20 pm: Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future joins the program for a conversation about Joe Biden's decision to ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the U.S.5:05 pm: Representative Karianne Lisonbee joins the program to discuss proposed legislation from Utah lawmakers that aims to improve public safety and address impacts of the southern border crisis on the state.6:05 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece for the Daily Caller on why he thinks the transition of American Presidents takes too long.

Dawn continues the Dawn Stensland Show by playing back some audio from the Supreme Court arguments over gender transition surgery for minors. Then, Dawn welcomes in Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, who released a Broad and Liberty piece yesterday that highlights the implications of Trump's historic victory, pulling examples of what was proven about voters themselves during the election.

Dawn continues the Dawn Stensland Show by welcoming in André Béliveau, the Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, to hear his thoughts on the election of Donald Trump. Béliveau notes the benefits of the monumental election, noting the changes expected to come in the realm of fracking, oil, and alternative energies. Then, Dawn continues by returning to multiple topics of the day, noting the continued developments in Ukraine, and returning to the live commissioners meeting in Bucks County.

1 - David P. Hardy is a distinguished fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and co-founder of Boys' Latin Charter School. What does he see regarding the tide turning in favor of Trump when it comes to the black man's vote? Why is Kamala's campaign falling so flat down the stretch? Will the vote even reach 500,000 total in Philadelphia? David P. Hardy endorses school choice and the chance for people to choose from a variety of educations. 115 - More from Philadelphia women ripping Kamala Harris. 120 - We play audio of Kamala Harris reacting to the Mark Kelly report of Donald Trump 130 - Lara Trump joins us today. What was it like being on The Breakfast Club this week? How does Lara feel about the momentum Trump has been gaining recently? What does Kamala Harris even have to run on at this point if the American people aren't buying her anymore? Why were people so upset that Trump worked at McDonald's? That's very Kamala Harris of Dom to take Lara's speech. 140 - Watch the Tram Car please, or I'll sue! 150 - Dan Time, Eminem Time. Who did it better? Can we not talk about Emhoff's allegations, but we can talk about Trump's?

12 - Make up where you're gong to vote, college kids! 1205 - We play audio of TV personalities breaking down Kamala's strategy against Trump in these last remaining weeks. 1210 - Side question - One name 1220 - Your calls from McDonalds. We play audio of black voters in Philadelphia giving their support to Trump and disparaging the Democrats and Kamala Harris. 1235 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins the program to discuss his lawsuit over the Bucks County ballot harvesting “ice cream truck”. Wally expresses his displeasure with the van going to the local prisons to collect inmates' votes. Why is this van such a threat to our election rules? 1250 - You can't be a citizen if you don't come here legally! Your calls. 1 - David P. Hardy is a distinguished fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and co-founder of Boys' Latin Charter School. What does he see regarding the tide turning in favor of Trump when it comes to the black man's vote? Why is Kamala's campaign falling so flat down the stretch? Will the vote even reach 500,000 total in Philadelphia? David P. Hardy endorses school choice and the chance for people to choose from a variety of educations. 115 - More from Philadelphia women ripping Kamala Harris. 120 - We play audio of Kamala Harris reacting to the Mark Kelly report of Donald Trump 130 - Lara Trump joins us today. What was it like being on The Breakfast Club this week? How does Lara feel about the momentum Trump has been gaining recently? What does Kamala Harris even have to run on at this point if the American people aren't buying her anymore? Why were people so upset that Trump worked at McDonald's? That's very Kamala Harris of Dom to take Lara's speech. 140 - Watch the Tram Car please, or I'll sue! 150 - Dan Time, Eminem Time. Who did it better? Can we not talk about Emhoff's allegations, but we can talk about Trump's? 2 - Dom responds to comments posted on Lower Merion's Facebook page regarding Hymie's Deli and the fact they recorded an anti-Kamala ad there. We play the ad and take your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - San Jose State continues to play this transgender woman on their teams as their opponents continue to forfeit. 235 - Seth Bluestein is going toe to toe with Elon Musk over homeless people being registered as voters. Who is monitoring these homeless votes? 250 - Lightning Round!

Andrew Lewis is the President and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation.   Key to Winning PA Voters

Andrew Lewis, a former Pennsylvania state representative, is the new president at the Commonwealth Foundation, the state's premier public policy organization. He stepped into the job in September, just as America turned its attention to the Keystone State, which will play a decisive role in the 2024 election. In an interview with The Daily Signal, Lewis pinpointed the key issues facing Pennsylvania voters, starting with the higher prices they're paying for gas, groceries, and housing. "The big issue on everybody's mind is inflation and the cost of living," Lewis said. "Over the last few years, voters and citizens have been given what's tantamount to a 20% tax hike ... and not being able to afford what they used to be able to afford just a few years ago." As a near-lifelong Pennsylvanian, Lewis shared his aspirations for the state, faulting poor leadership as an impediment hampering the Keystone State. He cited Pennsylvania's strategic location and natural resources as key advantages, but blamed high taxes and regulations as reasons why its residents are fleeing for other states. "We're the Keystone State. We're the epicenter of the East Coast. We've got great competitive advantages here," Lewis explained. "We should be leading economically, we should be adding to our population base. We've got so much potential, but unfortunately, a lot of leftist policies have held the state back for years." Lewis plans to use his experience in the state legislature to guide the Commonwealth Foundation's efforts and help Pennsylvania achieve its true potential. He cited the energy sector as crucial to Pennsylvania's economy, warning that restrictive government policies could undermine its competitive advantage. "If you were to rank Pennsylvania as its own nation, you would see we're in the top of exporters globally," Lewis said. "We have this massive opportunity." Education reform is another priority for Lewis. As a lawmaker, he championed parental rights and the need for school choice.  "Parents know best what their kids need for their educational journey," he said. "And it's not always the government school." The Lifeline Scholarship Program, which would provide educational opportunities for students in underperforming schools, was a step away from becoming law until Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a line-item veto in 2023. Shapiro, who touted his support for the idea during his 2022 campaign for governor, flip-flopped when faced with pressure from teachers unions. Looking ahead to the future, Lewis outlined his vision for the Commonwealth Foundation, promising to maximize the organization's impact through policy development, government affairs, and storytelling.  "We transform free-market ideas into actionable public policies so that all Pennsylvanians can flourish," he said.

Andrew Lewis, a former Pennsylvania state representative, is the new president at the Commonwealth Foundation, the state’s premier public policy organization. He stepped into the job in September, just as America turned its attention to the Keystone State, which will play a decisive role in the 2024 election. In an interview with The Daily Signal, […]

In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming fall hunting/fishing plans, her appointment to Virginia's Land Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees, and welcomes Commonwealth Foundation's André Béliveau onto the program for an important energy policy discussion and to discuss his organization's Energy Platform. SHOW NOTES ⁠Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments - September 13, 2024 Commonwealth Foundation: A New Vision for Energy NRO: An ‘All-of-the-Above' Energy Plan Is No Plan At All Meet Andre Follow Andre on Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

On this week's interview Paul talks to David Osborne of the Pennsylvania-based Commonwealth Foundation. Osborne is Senior Fellow of Labor Policy and helped author the recent report "The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading the 50-states public sector labor laws." Unsurprisingly New Mexico does not fare very well in the report with a "D-" ranking overall. Paul and David discuss the report, their views on public sector unions, and some history relating to public employee unions and recent policy developments. Check out this important conversation!

Commonwealth Foundation Explains Why Fracking is Front and Center Ahead of 2024 Election full 837 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:12:39 +0000 w0AD559Cz1WnvshXAaK1lwn7P8IzRdty news The Dawn Stensland Show news Commonwealth Foundation Explains Why Fracking is Front and Center Ahead of 2024 Election Dawn Stensland breaks down the local and cultural issues of the day. Interviewing all the top Newsmakers and taking your calls! Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc

In today's second hour, Dawn continues the Dawn Stensland Show by offering her thoughts on the tragic situation involving NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, who were murdered by a drunk driver a day prior to their sister's wedding. Today, the family is holding a funeral in Media, Pennsylvania commemorating the two brothers, drawing thousands to the church. Then, Dawn welcomes in Andre Beliveau of the Commonwealth Foundation to hear updates on Harris's framing of the topic of energy, noting the importance of fracking to Pennsylvania residents. Then, Dawn closes out the show by offering up some jobs numbers, noting the explosion in part-time jobs as full-time jobs struggle. Also, Dawn tells about an incredibly 84-year-old woman, who warded off a gator to protect her Shih Tzu in Florida.

Guy Ciarrocchi—Senior Fellow at The Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at Broad + Liberty and Real Clear Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show.

André Béliveau is the senior manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation. Harris' energy flip- flop doesn't change her terrible record

André Béliveau, Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, joins us. Originally we had booked Andre to discuss why Shapiro would be a poor choice, but with the news breaking that Tim Walz will be her pick, we discuss why he will be even worse than Josh. Will this ticket be able to win over union jobs with their Green New Deal stances? What does Andre see going forward with this Democratic ticket?

Guest Charles Mitchell, President of the Commonwealth Foundation, joins to discuss latest politics out of Pennsylvania. Discussion of Governor Shapiro and the potential Democrat rising star to replace Joe Biden? Discussion of blue collar workers in PA and winning them over to the GOP and flipping the swing state.  Teamster President Sean O'Brien speaks at RNC Convention. Is it Trump extending olive branch to union workers, or union leaders forced to play nice with GOP with so many workers already on board?

PennLive's Joyce Davis and John Cole of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star are joined by Nathan Benefield, senior vice president at the Commonwealth Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank in the state to discuss Benefield's perspective on the 2024 election.

 Erik Telford, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the Commonwealth Foundation, joins us to discuss some budgeting issues in Pennsylvania thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro. Where is he? On Twitter/X mostly. Erik discusses how Josh Shapiro has been the worst governor in PA history when it comes to passing legislation. How is his inaction hurting state programs that need the money?

Join Chuck and Sam today as they first welcome political analyst Henry Olsen, who weighs in on the recent U.K. and French elections and their implications for America. Then, White House Correspondent for Reuters, Jeff Mason, discusses the Democrats' post-debate panic and the process to potentially replace Biden. Finally, Abe Hamadeh, former U.S. Army Reserve Captain, Intelligence Officer, Maricopa County prosecutor, and congressional candidate for Arizona's 8th District, sheds light on how Biden's economy is impacting the voters in his district and his proposal to classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations. Stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where we delve into the mistrial of the Karen Read case and the controversy surrounding a new case in the same town. Plus, Jenna closes the show on a lighthearted note, sharing the latest on the new hot dog eating champion in the Sunshine Moment.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Henry Olsen is a friend of the show, Political analyst and opinion columnist. He is also host of the Beyond the Polls podcast and author of The Working-Class Republican. Henry Olsen's work has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and a host of other publications. He is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and has served as a top executive with the American Enterprise Institute, the Manhattan Institute, and the Commonwealth Foundation. Henry also teaches at Catholic University and Hillsdale College, and has taught at Arizona State University and Villanova University.-Jeff Mason is a White House Correspondent for Reuters. He has covered the presidencies of Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden and the presidential campaigns of Biden, Trump, Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain. He served as president of the White House Correspondents' Association in 2016-2017, leading the press corps in advocating for press freedom in the early days of the Trump administration. His and the WHCA's work was recognized with Deutsche Welle's "Freedom of Speech Award." Jeff has asked pointed questions of domestic and foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un. He is a winner of the WHCA's “Excellence in Presidential News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure" award and co-winner of the Association for Business Journalists' "Breaking News" award. Jeff began his career in Frankfurt, Germany as a business reporter before being posted to Brussels, Belgium, where he covered the European Union. Jeff appears regularly on television and radio and teaches political journalism at Georgetown University. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and a former Fulbright scholar.-Abe Hamadeh is a former U.S. Army Reserve Captain & Intelligence Officer, Maricopa county prosecutor, and current candidate for Congress in Arizona's 8th Congressional District.  Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Is Josh Shapiro capable of leadership? Erik Telford, Commonwealth Foundation Senior Vice President, joins us to discuss Biden and the Democrat reaction, Shapiro missing the state budget deadline again, his school voucher decision backfiring, and the lack of work he has put in while leading the state. 

André Béliveau is the Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation. André has extensive public policy experience. His work includes energy policy, elections law, redistricting, separation of powers, Second Amendment policy, regulatory reform, economic policy, and various elements of social policy. He is a member of the American Enterprise Institute Leadership Network and an alumnus of the State Policy Network Generation Liberty Fellowship and the E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders.

André Béliveau is the Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation and he joins us today to discuss his latest piece ‘New EPA Rule Is a Death Sentence for American Energy.' Andre explains how the constraints the EPA are handing down are absolutely ludicrous and unattainable. These environmentalists policies are backwards because they are the very policies squashing the true environmentalists: farmers. Moving to Trump's bump stock ban being overturned by the Biden administration. They finish with the discussion of electing people who will fight for our pockets instead of taxing us into oblivion. 

ELIZABETH STELLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION JOINS DAWN LIVE! ELIZABETH JOINS TO SHARE SOME PERSPECTIVE ON TAX CUTS AND THE IMPACT ON FAMILIES IN THE KEYSTONE STATE...  Pa. Senate's Proposed Tax Cuts Would Save Families $900 Per YearSB 269 would reduce the Personal Income Tax and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity. Harrisburg, Pa., May 29, 2024 — Senate Bill (SB) 269 would slash taxes across Pennsylvania and save the average family of four $400 in fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 and $900 in FY 2025–26, according to the Commonwealth Foundation's latest analysis. The legislation would cut the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07 percent to 2.8 percent beginning in January 2025 and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity. According to the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO), Pennsylvania's working-age population will decline by 4.3 percent by 2030. Fewer working adults will support a growing number of seniors, resulting in lower tax revenues and higher costs for long-term care programs. “Pennsylvania is facing a demographic crisis with a shrinking workforce that will severely strain the state's finances in the coming years,” said Elizabeth Stelle, director of policy analysis at the Commonwealth Foundation. “Enacting responsible tax cuts now is crucial to attracting and retaining jobs, empowering working families, and boosting economic growth.” SB 269's proposed 9 percent reduction to the PIT rate would improve Pennsylvania's ranking to the 10th lowest individual income tax rate in the nation. Eliminating the 59-mill Gross Receipts Tax on electricity sales would provide additional savings for families by removing a surcharge currently passed on to consumers. “While Governor Shapiro's proposed budget increases spending, raises energy costs, and creates a structural deficit of more than $6 billion, the Senate Republican tax cut plan offers targeted tax relief to make Pennsylvania more attractive for workers and small businesses,” Stelle said. “Along with spending restraint, these tax cuts are vital first steps toward confronting our economic and demographic headwinds.” The Commonwealth Foundation's analysis also determined that Pennsylvania can further improve its economic standing by eliminating the startup penalty on small businesses. Enacting net operating loss reforms would encourage more business startups throughout the state. Stelle continued: “For too long, Pennsylvania has been losing residents and jobs to other states with more favorable tax climates. SB 269 moves us in the right direction by letting working families keep more of their hard-earned money. The General Assembly should make these tax cuts a priority.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/07/2024): 3:05pm- Former President Donald Trump's “hush money” trial resumed in New York City on Tuesday. The New York Times writes that Judge Juan Merchan “denied a request from [Trump's] lawyers for a mistrial, after [the Trump defense team] complained that [Stormy] Daniels's testimony was prejudicial.” Reporting from inside the courthouse, Maggie Haberman detailed that at one point adult film star Stormy Daniels was asked about a statement she signed in January of 2018 where she denied having an affair with Trump. You can read more courtroom updates here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/07/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-stormy-daniels 3:30pm- Reporting from inside the courthouse, Jonathan Swain of The New York Times writes of Donald Trump's “hush money” trial: “Trump's lawyer, Susan Necheles, has successfully established that Stormy Daniels is refusing a court order to pay legal fees to Trump, which she was ordered to do six years ago after her defamation lawsuit against him was dismissed.” You can read more courtroom updates here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/07/nyregion/trump-trial-hush-money-stormy-daniels 3:50pm- Listeners weigh-in on the judge's decision to allow adult film star Stormy Daniels to share salacious details of her alleged affair with former President Donald Trump. Could her testimony in court impact the jury's final verdict? 4:05pm- On his podcast, film director and progressive activist Michael Moore implored Gen Z to create more encampments on college campuses across the country. 4:10pm- In 2016, Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner published an opinion piece in the New York Observer: “The Donald Trump I Know” where he explained that “Donald Trump is not anti-Semitic and he's not a racist. Despite the best efforts of his political opponents and a large swath of the media to hold Donald Trump accountable for the utterances of even the most fringe of his supporters—a standard to which no other candidate is ever held.” Rich notes that the violent, antisemitic protesters living in encampments on college campuses are not Trump supporters—they are members of the Democrat party, but the media isn't holding the left accountable. Isn't that a double standard? You can read the full editorial here: https://observer.com/2016/07/jared-kushner-the-donald-trump-i-know/ 4:30pm- Tudor Dixon—Former Republican Nominee for Governor of Michigan & host of The Tudor Dixon Podcast—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's prospects of winning Michigan in 2024. According to Real Clear Politics polling averages, Trump currently leads President Joe Biden by 1.2% in the swing state. Plus, Dixon reacts to Governor Kathy Hochul's bizarre proclamation that black children from the Bronx are unfamiliar with computers. How is the media not destroying Hochul for the statement? 4:50pm- Journalists reporting from the courthouse note that the final moments of Tuesday's “hush money” trial were filled with heated exchanges. At one point, Donald Trump's attorney Susan Necheles accused Stormy Daniels of attempting to extort the former president. Daniels responded by repeatedly shouting “false!” 5:05pm- The Drive at 5 begins with Rich announcing an upcoming appearance on Fox News, and Henry fuming over faulty streaming equipment. 5:15pm- Andrew C. McCarthy of National Review writes that in Donald Trump “hush money” trial, humiliation is the point: “As porn star Stormy Daniels's testimony unfolds, what has always been obvious becomes even more explicit: The point of this trial is to bruise Donald Trump politically—to humiliate him with a tawdry sexual episode from nearly 20 years ago that is utterly unnecessary to prove the charges in the indictment.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/stormy-testimony-shows-trumps-humiliation-is-the-point-of-braggs-prosecution/ 5:40pm- After court concluded on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump spoke with the press briefly and declared that the case against him is a “complete disaster.” The trial will resume on Thursday. 5:50pm- Perry Stein and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post report: “Donald Trump's Florida trial for allegedly mishandling classified documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them has been pushed back indefinitely, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon ruled Tuesday, increasing the chance that Trump's New York criminal trial may be the only one to happen before the November election.” You can read the full report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/07/trump-classified-documents-trial-delayed-cannon-florida/ 5:55pm- While speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference, New York Governor Kathy Hochul bizarrely proclaimed that black children from the Bronx do not know about computers. Plus, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem continues to promote her book—and each interview is getting progressively more uncomfortable. 6:05pm- Perry Stein and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post report: “Donald Trump's Florida trial for allegedly mishandling classified documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them has been pushed back indefinitely, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon ruled Tuesday, increasing the chance that Trump's New York criminal trial may be the only one to happen before the November election.” You can read the full report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/07/trump-classified-documents-trial-delayed-cannon-florida/ 6:20pm- In a recently resurfaced clip, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum can be heard explaining how he kills—and eats!—rattlesnakes. Is he now a lock to become Donald Trump's Vice Presidential pick? 6:40pm- Guy Ciarrocchi— Fellow at The Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Campus Protests Shine the Light on Failed Policies, Our Failed Education System, and Antisemitism.” You can read the full article here: https://broadandliberty.com/2024/05/07/guy-ciarrocchi-campus-protests-shine-the-light-on-failed-policies-our-failed-education-system-and-antisemitism/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Perry Stein and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post report: “Donald Trump's Florida trial for allegedly mishandling classified documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them has been pushed back indefinitely, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon ruled Tuesday, increasing the chance that Trump's New York criminal trial may be the only one to happen before the November election.” You can read the full report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/07/trump-classified-documents-trial-delayed-cannon-florida/ 6:20pm- In a recently resurfaced clip, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum can be heard explaining how he kills—and eats!—rattlesnakes. Is he now a lock to become Donald Trump's Vice Presidential pick? 6:40pm- Guy Ciarrocchi— Fellow at The Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at Broad + Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Campus Protests Shine the Light on Failed Policies, Our Failed Education System, and Antisemitism.” You can read the full article here: https://broadandliberty.com/2024/05/07/guy-ciarrocchi-campus-protests-shine-the-light-on-failed-policies-our-failed-education-system-and-antisemitism/

Charles Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Commonwealth Foundation.   Charles grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs in a family of railroaders, teachers, and small business owners. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania's public schools, Bucknell University, the Koch Associate Program, and the Claremont Institute's Publius Fellowship.   Charles first […]

Charles Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Commonwealth Foundation. Charles grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs in a family of railroaders, teachers, and small business owners. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania's public schools, Bucknell University, the Koch Associate Program, and the Claremont Institute's Publius Fellowship. Charles first became associated with the Commonwealth Foundation when he was a college newspaper editor under attack for defending free speech. He became a Commonwealth Foundation investor in 2006, joined the staff as Chief Operations Officer in 2010, and became CEO in 2016. During that time, he has been honored with the State Policy Network's Overton Award and the Heritage Foundation's Distinguished Intern Alumni Award and recognized as one of City & State Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 Rising Stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes in Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and columnist at Broad and Liberty, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after he was mentioned last hour when discussing updates in mail-in balloting numbers. First, Guy tells that he was down here in Philly from his home in the suburbs for a class reunion, telling of his roots in the City. Then, Guy offers updates on mail-in balloting, telling that there seems to be a wave of embracement by conservatives as they utilize the strategy in effort to win in 2024. After that, Guy tells that he has an upcoming column that he's working on that will provide a checklist for success to conservative candidates hoping to win purple suburbs. Then, Dom tells of a Gaza protest that's closed the Senate cafeteria, which gives cause for both he and Dan to go through the offerings at the cafe this week. Then, Dom plays back clips from last night's Stephen Colbert interview with AOC, in which she suggests that student loans should be forgiven so people can have the ability to travel abroad. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

In today's second hour, Dom welcomes in Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and columnist at Broad and Liberty, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after he was mentioned last hour when discussing updates in mail-in balloting numbers. First, Guy tells that he was down here in Philly from his home in the suburbs for a class reunion, telling of his roots in the City. Then, Guy offers updates on mail-in balloting, telling that there seems to be a wave of conservatives embracing the tactic as they utilize the strategy in effort to win in 2024. After that, Guy tells that he has an upcoming column that he's working on that will provide a checklist for success to conservative candidates hoping to win purple suburbs. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/14/2024): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted in favor of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act—a bill that would force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership in the social media application, citing its ties to the Chinese government. If they did not divest, the application would be banned in the United States. The legislation passed with bipartisan support 352 to 65, with those in support expressing fear that the Chinese government may be able to access American user data. But notable politicians in opposition—like former President Donald Trump, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), and House Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry (R-PA)—have all cited fears that the bill could be used as tool for government officials to interfere with speech on all social media companies. The bill will now head to the Senate—though, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has not committed to putting it up for a vote. President Joe Biden has vowed to sign the bill into law if it ultimately arrives at his desk. Shouldn't individuals be allowed to choose which products they use? Or is the risk of the Chinese government gaining access to American user data too great to respect individual autonomy and free markets in this instance? Senator Elizabeth Warren has suggested that the bill doesn't go far enough to prevent social media's influence, explaining that she wants “curbs in place on social media across the board,” according to Politico.  3:35pm- Matthew Petti of Reason writes: “The Biden administration has used the specter of ‘disinformation' to push social media moderation in line with their policies. Meta has censored Middle Eastern content that opposes U.S. foreign policy, while Twitter has created loopholes for the U.S. military to run its own propaganda accounts. Of course, American law (unlike Chinese or Iranian law) limits how much the government can censor social media. Last year, courts banned and then unbanned the Biden administration from pressuring social media moderators. But the decision ultimately lies in Washington; it's not like European or Latin American voters have any say over the U.S. Supreme Court. Competition is the strongest force keeping the internet free. Whenever users find a topic banned on TikTok, they can escape to Twitter or Instagram to discuss the censored content. And when Twitter or Instagram enforce politically motivated censorship on a different topic, users can continue that discussion on TikTok. Forcing TikTok under American control is a way to block that escape route. Instead of protecting Americans from Chinese censorship, it would bring Chinese-style censorship home.” You can read more here: https://reason.com/2024/03/13/tiktoks-opponents-want-chinese-style-censorship-in-america/ 4:05pm- Nate Benefield—Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's (D) announced plans for a new carbon tax. You can learn more about the Commonwealth Foundation here: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org 4:30pm- Listener's call-in and voice their opinions on the House of Representatives voting in favor of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act—a bill that could force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership in the social media application, citing its ties to the Chinese government. If they did not divest, the application would be banned in the United States. Shouldn't individuals be allowed to choose which products they use? Or is the risk of the Chinese government gaining access to American user data too great to respect individual autonomy and free markets in this instance? 4:40pm- While appearing on Meet the Press Now with host Yamiche Alcindor, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)—who cosponsored the House bill that could potentially ban TikTok—explained: “So, the first step is ‘ok TikTok you're subject to U.S. law.' The second step ‘ok all social media corporations, you're going to have to answer to Congress.'” 4:55pm- Shayna Jacobs and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post report: “Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suggesting a one-month delay in the pending March 25 trial of Donald Trump, a surprising twist in what is expected to be the first criminal trial of a former president.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/14/trump-trial-hush-money-delay/ 5:05pm 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 respond to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's outlandish call for Israel to replace Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. Schumer has regularly condemned foreign nations for meddling in American elections—isn't he now guilty of interfering in the election process of a democratic ally? Plus, new memos indicate Hunter Biden may have partnered with a Chinese energy firm to acquire Westinghouse, an American-based nuclear technology company. And could former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin buy TikTok? 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 5:30pm- Elon Musk has informed Don Lemon that he will not compensate the former CNN host for his new X-based social media show, “The Don Lemon Show.” Musk said that Lemon remains free to post the show on X. In response to the news, Lemon appeared on CNN with Erin Burnett—accusing Musk of using the same rhetoric as “radicalized shooters.” 5:50pm- Was True Detective Season 4 the worst season of the series? Rich and Matt hated it—and Henry couldn't even get through the second episode! 6:05pm- While speaking with Greg Kelly on Newsmax, former President Donald Trump insisted that he legally retained classified documents after he left the White House. 6:10pm- On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted in favor of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act—a bill that would force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership in the social media application, citing its ties to the Chinese government. If they did not divest, the application would be banned in the United States. The legislation passed with bipartisan support 352 to 65, with those in support expressing fear that the Chinese government may be able to access American user data. But notable politicians in opposition—like former President Donald Trump, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), and House Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry (R-PA)—have all cited fears that the bill could be used as tool for government officials to interfere with speech on all social media companies. The bill will now head to the Senate—though, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has not committed to putting it up for a vote. President Joe Biden has vowed to sign the bill into law if it ultimately arrives at his desk. Shouldn't individuals be allowed to choose which products they use? Or is the risk of the Chinese government gaining access to American user data too great to respect individual autonomy and free markets in this instance? Senator Elizabeth Warren has suggested that the bill doesn't go far enough to prevent social media's influence, explaining that she wants “curbs in place on social media across the board,” according to Politico.  6:15pm- While speaking with Brian Kilmeade on Fox News, Senator Rand Paul reacted to a House bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. Paul explained his opposition to the legislation: "You cannot take people's property without due process. If you believe there is a national security exception to the Constitution, then you believe that Fox News could be shut down and that Twitter could be shut down." 6:20pm- While appearing on Meet the Press Now with host Yamiche Alcindor, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)—who cosponsored the House bill that could potentially ban TikTok—explained: “So, the first step is ‘ok TikTok you're subject to U.S. law.' The second step ‘ok all social media corporations, you're going to have to answer to Congress.'” 6:30pm- Rebecca Davis O'Brien of The New York Times reports: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently approached the N.F.L. quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura about serving as his running mate on an independent presidential ticket, and both have welcomed the overtures, two people familiar with the discussions said. Mr. Kennedy confirmed on Tuesday that the two men were at the top of his list. It is not clear if either has been formally offered the post, however, and Mr. Kennedy is still considering a shortlist of potential candidates, the people familiar with the discussions said. Mr. Kennedy said that he had been speaking with Mr. Rodgers ‘pretty continuously' for the past month.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/rfk-jr-aaron-rodgers-jesse-ventura.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb 6:40pm- Futurist Ray Kurzweil recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience where he predicted that artificial intelligence would achieve human-level intelligence by 2029. Rich says the clip is boring and Matt unsuccessfully attempts to defend it as “interesting.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Nate Benefield—Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's (D) announced plans for a new carbon tax. You can learn more about the Commonwealth Foundation here: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org Listener's call-in and voice their opinions on the House of Representatives voting in favor of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act—a bill that could force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership in the social media application, citing its ties to the Chinese government. If they did not divest, the application would be banned in the United States. Shouldn't individuals be allowed to choose which products they use? Or is the risk of the Chinese government gaining access to American user data too great to respect individual autonomy and free markets in this instance? While appearing on Meet the Press Now with host Yamiche Alcindor, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)—who cosponsored the House bill that could potentially ban TikTok—explained: “So, the first step is ‘ok TikTok you're subject to U.S. law.' The second step ‘ok all social media corporations, you're going to have to answer to Congress.'” Shayna Jacobs and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post report: “Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suggesting a one-month delay in the pending March 25 trial of Donald Trump, a surprising twist in what is expected to be the first criminal trial of a former president.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/14/trump-trial-hush-money-delay/

Did you miss any of The Rich Zeoli Show this week? It's ok. We forgive you! But now is your chance to catch-up on all the action: Disney has announced a new director for its Star Wars franchise—Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Obaid-Chinoy has won two Academy Awards for short-films examining injustice in Pakistan, but does that make her the ideal selection for a sci-fi franchise? Obaid-Chinoy said that her goal as a filmmaker has been to “make men uncomfortable,” but aren't most Star Wars fans just looking for an enjoyable two-hour movie? Wadi Gaitan—Communications Director for the LIBRE Initiative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to react to a new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump currently has greater support within the Hispanic American community than does President Joe Biden—39% to 34%. In 2020, Biden won that demographic by 33%—65% to 32%. In a recently surfaced video, former Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins conceded that the federal government made mistakes with its public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains, “if you're a public health person…you attach zero value to whether this actually totally disrupts people's lives, ruins the economy.” In November of 2021, Dr. Collins, who is now serving as an advisor to President Joe Biden, infamously performed “Somewhere Past the Pandemic”—an original song to the tune of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Rich, Matt, and Henry will find any excuse to play it. Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire writes: “The CIA has a term called “limited hangout.” This is a tactic where some small portion of the truth is made public while the most important details—the stuff that really matters—is kept hidden. Intelligence agencies do this in hopes that the stuff they release will satisfy everyone's curiosity and they'll stop asking questions. These Epstein files appear to be exactly that. This is a limited hangout. A diversion meant to satisfy you without actually telling you what you need to know. They want you to stop asking questions. Don't fall for it.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-epstein-files-are-released-but-the-cover-up-continues Jennifer Stefano—Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the three things Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker must do immediately. On Tuesday, Parker was sworn in as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia. On her first day, she signed an executive order declaring a public safety emergency—calling for the development of a strategy that will reduce the unmitigated violence and open drug use currently plaguing the city. But can Mayor Parker's plan be effective while Larry Krasner remains the city's District Attorney?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Jennifer Stefano—Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the three things Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker must do immediately. On Tuesday, Parker was sworn in as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia. On her first day, she signed an executive order declaring a public safety emergency—calling for the development of a strategy that will reduce the unmitigated violence and open drug use currently plaguing the city. But can Mayor Parker's plan be effective while Larry Krasner remains the city's District Attorney? Armando Garcia of ABC News writes: “New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies helping to send asylum-seekers to the city as it deals with major budget issues surrounding the crisis. The city is seeking $708 million in the lawsuit to cover costs for caring for migrants.” You can read the full report: https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-york-city-announces-lawsuit-bus-companies-sending/story?id=106110357 Listeners weigh-in on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' absurd lawsuit targeting bus companies who provide transportation to illegal migrants. Mairead Elordi of The Daily Wire writes: “New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams admitted this week that some of the illegal migrants who have shown up in the city recently are engaging in a ‘robbery pattern.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nyc-mayor-says-some-migrants-participated-in-a-robbery-pattern

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/04/2024): 3:05pm- Kathryn Watson of CBS News writes: “The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Texas over the state's implementation of a new immigration law allowing state and local law enforcement officials to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants who may have entered the U.S. illegally. The Biden administration warned Texas that it would file a suit if Texas didn't assure federal officials by Wednesday that they wouldn't enforce the new state law, SB4. The state law also allows judges in Texas to issue de facto deportation orders. The Biden administration insists that immigration-related offenses are matters for the federal government, not states.” You can read the full article here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-sues-texas-border-security-law/ 3:10pm- How does the Biden Administration politically benefit by ignoring the immigration problems at the U.S. Southern border? Rich notes that from a strategic perspective, it makes no sense for Democrats to forgo aid to Ukraine while concurrently allowing Republicans to win the debate on unlawful immigration. 3:20pm- While speaking with the press, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said of migrants who enter the U.S. unlawfully: "we don't need to be disrespectful. We don't need to talk about them as criminals. They're not—they're families that want a better life." 3:35pm- Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins, a Democrat, conceded that his city would likely not be classified as a “Sanctuary City” if elected officials were asked to vote on the categorization today. He also said “the federal government has dropped the ball” on securing the U.S. Southern border. 3:40pm- Mayor of Eagle Pass, Texas Rolando Salina, a Democrat, said that migrants who unlawfully cross the U.S. Southern border and do not qualify for asylum should be deported immediately. Even CNN host Anderson Cooper agreed, stating: “The asylum system is completely off the rails. It's completely broken.” 3:55pm- While speaking with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer on Fox News, Texas Governor Greg Abbott noted that Democrats had been fine with uncontrolled, unlawful migration until the issue began to impact their cities and states. 4:05pm- Jennifer Stefano—Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the three things Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker must do immediately. On Tuesday, Parker was sworn in as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia. On her first day, she signed an executive order declaring a public safety emergency—calling for the development of a strategy that will reduce the unmitigated violence and open drug use currently plaguing the city. But can Mayor Parker's plan be effective while Larry Krasner remains the city's District Attorney? 4:30pm- Armando Garcia of ABC News writes: “New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies helping to send asylum-seekers to the city as it deals with major budget issues surrounding the crisis. The city is seeking $708 million in the lawsuit to cover costs for caring for migrants.” You can read the full report: https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-york-city-announces-lawsuit-bus-companies-sending/story?id=106110357 4:35pm- Listeners weigh-in on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' absurd lawsuit targeting bus companies who provide transportation to illegal migrants. 4:55pm- Mairead Elordi of The Daily Wire writes: “New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams admitted this week that some of the illegal migrants who have shown up in the city recently are engaging in a ‘robbery pattern.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nyc-mayor-says-some-migrants-participated-in-a-robbery-pattern 5:05pm- On Wednesday, Manhattan Federal Judge Loretta Pleska ordered the release of documents related to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein—revealing the names of people with connections to Epstein. 5:10pm- Listeners weigh-in on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' absurd lawsuit targeting bus companies who provide transportation to illegal migrants. 5:30pm- Matt Walsh of The Daily Wire writes: “The CIA has a term called “limited hangout.” This is a tactic where some small portion of the truth is made public while the most important details—the stuff that really matters—is kept hidden. Intelligence agencies do this in hopes that the stuff they release will satisfy everyone's curiosity and they'll stop asking questions. These Epstein files appear to be exactly that. This is a limited hangout. A diversion meant to satisfy you without actually telling you what you need to know. They want you to stop asking questions. Don't fall for it.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-epstein-files-are-released-but-the-cover-up-continues 5:40pm- Dr. E.J. Antoni—Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. National debt topping $34 Trillion. In 2020, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the U.S. would not reach $34 trillion of debt until 2029. 6:05pm- While speaking with Jake Tapper on CNN, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) commented on a Biden Administration proposal to spend more money on processing illegal migrants. Quoting a Border Patrol agent he spoke with in Eagle Pass, Texas, Speaker Johnson explained: It's as if I'm at an open fire hydrant. I don't need more buckets to dump the water. I need to turn the flow off."  6:10pm- While speaking with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer on Fox News, Texas Governor Greg Abbott noted that Democrats had been fine with uncontrolled, unlawful migration until the issue began to impact their cities and states. 6:15pm- Mayor of Eagle Pass, Texas Rolando Salina, a Democrat, said that migrants who unlawfully cross the U.S. Southern border and do not qualify for asylum should be deported immediately. Even CNN host Anderson Cooper agreed, stating: “The asylum system is completely off the rails. It's completely broken.” 6:20pm- Rich teases a big event announcement coming next week. 6:30pm- An abbreviated hour of The Rich Zeoli Show due to college basketball— the Temple Owls take on the South Florida Bulls.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/08/2023): 3:05pm- Election Day Recap: Another disappointing result for Republicans across the country. In Kentucky, Andy Beshear (D) won reelection in his gubernatorial campaign. Republicans in Virginia lost control of the state House—meaning that Democrats now control both chambers of the Virginia legislature. Meanwhile, Ohioans voted in favor of establishing abortion as a state constitutional right. Locally, Republicans in Pennsylvania and New Jersey struggled—with Judge Dan McCaffery defeating Judge Carolyn Carluccio to win a seat on Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. 3:30pm- Listeners weigh-in on why they believe Republican candidates underperformed on November 7th. How can Republicans drive greater voter turnout moving forward? Several poll workers note that too few Republican voters are aware of early voting—and very few take advantage of mail-in ballots. 4:05pm- Rich continues to take calls from listeners who vent about last night's disappointing election results. Rich notes that, despite media narratives, the major reason for Republican defeat is not abortion or Donald Trump—the problem is low turnout. 4:15pm- Listeners point-out that Democrats seem to be better organized across Pennsylvania and New Jersey—how has that impacted each party's ability to drive voter turnout and, subsequently, win elections? 4:30pm- Congressman Guy Reschenthaler—Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 14th district—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the House of Representatives voting successfully to censure progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib for anti-Semitic comments while promoting disproven Hamas-generated narratives about Israel. Twenty-two Democrats joined House Republicans to pass the resolution. Plus, Congressman Reschenthaler reacts to house Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announcing that Hunter Biden and James Biden have been subpoenaed. You can read more about Tlaib being censured here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-house-votes-to-censure-democrat-rashida-tlaib-for-supporting-genocide-of-israel 5:00pm- Michael Ruiz of Fox News writes: “A day after three pages purported to have come from the manifesto of Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale appeared online, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is calling the potential leak a ‘violation' of the victims' families as the city investigates whether the leak was ‘illegal.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/nashville-mayor-blasts-purported-leak-covenant-manifesto-expert-says-withholding-docs-wrong 5:10pm- Jersey Freedom, a political organization, spent tens-of-thousands of dollars backing third party candidates in hopes of diluting the Republican vote in New Jersey's November 7th election. The ad campaign even included endorsements for candidates that have withdrawn from their races. In response, New Jersey Republican Party sued—alleging that the organization has violated campaign finance reporting laws by shielding donor information. Last week, “Superior Court Judge Michael Blee said that Jersey Freedom may make no further expenditures in New Jersey, but acknowledged that with Election Day just five days away, his decision might be too late to matter,” according to a report from David Wildstein of The New Jersey Globe. How many votes did these candidates receive? And what was the impact on the final election results? You can read more here: https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/n-j-judge-freezes-bank-account-of-dark-money-group-backing-fake-candidate-bars-them-from-further-voter-communications/ 5:15pm- Rich continues to hear from listeners. Are Republicans ostensibly forfeiting support from young voters by not being active on social media platforms like TikTok? 5:40pm- Jennifer Stefano—Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's election results and to discuss her latest editorial, “Josh Shapiro is the Least Productive Pennsylvania Governor of the Last 50 Years.” You can read Stefano's editorial here: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/shapiro-budget-sexual-harassment-i95-20231106.html 6:05pm- Michael Ruiz of Fox News writes: “A day after three pages purported to have come from the manifesto of Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale appeared online, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is calling the potential leak a ‘violation' of the victims' families as the city investigates whether the leak was ‘illegal.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/nashville-mayor-blasts-purported-leak-covenant-manifesto-expert-says-withholding-docs-wrong 6:10pm- Mark Fisher, the co-founder and former senior director of Rhode Island Black Lives Matter, has endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024—calling him “the best candidate we have.” 6:30pm- Election Day Recap: Another disappointing result for Republicans across the country. In Kentucky, Andy Beshear (D) won reelection in his gubernatorial campaign. Republicans in Virginia lost control of the state House—meaning that Democrats now control both chambers of the Virginia legislature. Meanwhile, Ohioans voted in favor of establishing abortion as a state constitutional right. Locally, Republicans in Pennsylvania and New Jersey struggled—with Judge Dan McCaffery defeating Judge Carolyn Carluccio to win a seat on Pennsylvania's Supreme Court.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Michael Ruiz of Fox News writes: “A day after three pages purported to have come from the manifesto of Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale appeared online, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is calling the potential leak a ‘violation' of the victims' families as the city investigates whether the leak was ‘illegal.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/nashville-mayor-blasts-purported-leak-covenant-manifesto-expert-says-withholding-docs-wrong Jersey Freedom, a political organization, spent tens-of-thousands of dollars backing third party candidates in hopes of diluting the Republican vote in New Jersey's November 7th election. The ad campaign even included endorsements for candidates that have withdrawn from their races. In response, New Jersey Republican Party sued—alleging that the organization has violated campaign finance reporting laws by shielding donor information. Last week, “Superior Court Judge Michael Blee said that Jersey Freedom may make no further expenditures in New Jersey, but acknowledged that with Election Day just five days away, his decision might be too late to matter,” according to a report from David Wildstein of The New Jersey Globe. How many votes did these candidates receive? And what was the impact on the final election results? You can read more here: https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/n-j-judge-freezes-bank-account-of-dark-money-group-backing-fake-candidate-bars-them-from-further-voter-communications/ Rich continues to hear from listeners. Are Republicans ostensibly forfeiting support from young voters by not being active on social media platforms like TikTok? Jennifer Stefano—Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation & Columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's election results and to discuss her latest editorial, “Josh Shapiro is the Least Productive Pennsylvania Governor of the Last 50 Years.” You can read Stefano's editorial here: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/shapiro-budget-sexual-harassment-i95-20231106.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Nate Benefield—Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a Pennsylvania appellate court's decision to prevent the state's entrance into the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI), concluding that entrance cannot bypass the Pennsylvania's legislature. You can read more here: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/2023/11/01/appellate-court-decision-rggi/ House Republicans have passed a bill that would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in aid while simultaneously providing budgetary cuts that would make it deficit neutral. In a post to the social media platform X, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the U.S. Senate would not even consider the bill because it separates funding from Ukraine and includes cuts to the IRS that he views as undesirable.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/02/2023): 3:05pm- Orsted, a Danish energy company responsible for offshore wind farm development, announcing that it will no longer take part in windmill development off the New Jersey coast. Many environmental experts hypothesize that offshore wind development's use of sonar to map the ocean's floor prevents whales from communicating with one another and inhibits accurate navigation. You can read more about Orsted's decision here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/31/offshore-wind-new-jersey-orsted-00124661 3:10pm- In response to Orsted's decision to cancel its planned wind development project off the coast of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) released a statement critical of the Danish energy company: “Today's decision by Orsted to abandon its commitments to New Jersey is outrageous and calls into question the company's credibility and competence.”You can read the full statement here: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20231031a.shtml 3:15pm- In his latest article for Time Magazine, Simon Shuster documents America's growing hesitance of financially supporting Ukraine in a seemingly endless war with Russia. He writes: “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky's stubbornness, some of his aides say, has hurt their team's efforts to come up with a new strategy, a new message. As they have debated the future of the war, one issue has remained taboo: the possibility of negotiating a peace deal with the Russians. Judging by recent surveys, most Ukrainians would reject such a move, especially if it entailed the loss of any occupied territory. Zelensky remains dead set against even a temporary truce.” You can read the full article here: https://time.com/6329188/ukraine-volodymyr-zelensky-interview/ 3:20pm- In a video released on the social media platform X, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed that newly released bank records indicate that Joe Biden received $40,000 from his brother James shortly after the Biden family had received payments from Northern International Capital—a Chinese business. 3:40pm- Susan Haigh of NBC Connecticut writes: “A state judge has taken the unusual step of ordering a new Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut's largest city to be held after the Nov. 7 general election is completed. The decision comes after surveillance videos showed a woman stuffing what appeared to be absentee ballots into an outdoor ballot box days before the original primary. Superior Court Judge William Clark determined the allegations of possible malfeasance warrant throwing out the results of the Sept. 12 primary, which incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim won by 251 votes out of 8,173 cast. Absentee ballots secured his margin of victory.” You can read Haigh's full article: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/judge-orders-new-bridgeport-mayoral-primary-after-surveillance-videos-show-possible-ballot-stuffing/3138308/ 3:50pm- Rich tells a hilarious story about how he ran for class president in 8th grade, but nearly had his campaign sabotaged when an ex-girlfriend implored his classmates not to vote for him as they cast their ballots. 4:00pm- In a post to the social media platform X, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the U.S. Senate would not even consider the House Republican proposed $14.3 billion Israeli aid bill which separates funding from Ukraine and promises to be deficit neutral. 4:05pm- Pastor Bill Devlin—of the non-profit charity Widows and Orphans—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from Northern Nigeria where he is providing medical and spiritual care in response to a terror campaign that has resulted in thousands of Christians being killed. Pastor Devlin also discusses his thirty-three previous trips to Gaza and implores Israel to defeat Hamas once and for all. You can learn more about Pastor Bill Devlin's work here: https://www.widowsandorphans.info/pastor-william-devlin 4:25pm- Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has been served with a subpoena in a criminal case. The House of Representatives reading clerk Tylease Alli made the announcement on Wednesday. It's not certain what the subpoena pertains to, according to reports. 4:30pm- CNN's Manu Raju confronted Sen. Bob Menendez(D-NJ) about his continued attendance at national security meetings despite being charged with acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez has also been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for influence. 4:40pm- Alex Wilkes—Communications Director for the New Jersey Republican Party—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss reports that Jersey Freedom, a political organization, which has spent tens-of-thousands of dollars backing third party candidates in hopes of diluting the Republican vote in New Jersey's November 7th election. The ad campaign even includes endorsements for candidates that have withdrawn from the race! The New Jersey Republican Party is now suing, alleging that the organization has violated campaign finance reporting laws by shielding donor information. You can read more here: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/11/02/new-jersey-gop-sues-group-boosting-third-party-candidates/ 5:00pm- Judge Carolyn Carluccio of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her candidacy for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can learn more about her campaign here: https://www.judgecarluccio.com 5:10pm- Despite a rise in anti-Semitism and the terror attacks of October 7th that left over a thousand Israeli civilians killed by Hamas, the Biden Administration is concentrating its attention on Islamophobia. In a video message posted to social media, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a “national strategy to combat Islamophobia.” In response to the Vice President's video, Dr. Gad Saad explained: “According to the FBI director, Jews make up 2.4% of the US population but are the targets of 60% of hate crimes. This is why it is apparently important to fight Islamophobia according to the White House.” 5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Orsted, a Danish energy company responsible for offshore wind farm development, announcing that it will no longer take part in windmill development off the New Jersey coast. You can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/ 6:05pm- Nate Benefield—Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a Pennsylvania appellate court's decision to prevent the state's entrance into the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI), concluding that entrance cannot bypass the Pennsylvania's legislature. You can read more here: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/2023/11/01/appellate-court-decision-rggi/ 6:40pm- House Republicans have passed a bill that would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in aid while simultaneously providing budgetary cuts that would make it deficit neutral. In a post to the social media platform X, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the U.S. Senate would not even consider the bill because it separates funding from Ukraine and includes cuts to the IRS that he views as undesirable.