Podcast appearances and mentions of dan hoffman

Barry Eisler is a former CIA operations officer (meaning an active spy) who I was connected with by my friend Dan Hoffman, former 3-time CIA station chief, including in Moscow. He's a multi-time best-selling author and his newest is a political thriller (not a spy novel) entitled "The System".

I was so unconvinced by either of my guests the other day regarding whether to vote yes or no on DougCo Home Rule (and, to be clear, I don't vote in DougCo) that I'm doing it again. Two guests, one after the other -- not at the same time, offering their views. This time the "no" side goes first.Barry Eisler is a former CIA operations officer (meaning an active spy) who I was connected with by my friend Dan Hoffman, former 3-time CIA station chief, including in Moscow. He's a multi-time best-selling author and his newest is a political thriller (not a spy novel) entitled "The System".ADM James Stavridis is a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and SouthCom commander. He's a best-selling author of both fiction and non-fiction. We'll discuss his take on the Iran/Israel war and it's place in larger Middle East dynamics.

Two explosive broadcasts unravel a tangled web of intelligence failures, assassination attempts, and global proxy warfare. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stuns Fox News by alleging Iran tried to assassinate Donald Trump twice—contradicting U.S. intelligence officials and raising questions about who truly controls America's security apparatus. As Bret Baier, Dan Bongino, and CIA veteran Dan Hoffman weigh in, the deep state's opacity and missing documents deepen the mystery. Meanwhile, Iran's proxy war escalates—from targeting U.S. naval vessels via the Houthis to embedding itself within domestic unrest. These segments expose what some call a covert alliance between the Democrat Party and Iran, built on cash, denial, and unchecked geopolitical ambition.

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Townhall Review – March 22, 2025

[00:10:41] Dan Hoffman [00:18:25] Taylor Riggs [00:36:48] Michael Goodwin [00:55:11] Jeremy Hunt [01:13:35] Josh Rogin [01:31:58] Sen. Tom Cotton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dan Hoffman the City Manager for the City of Winchester, Virginia joined the podcast to discuss his career path of Innovation Officer to the role of City Manager. He shared how changing jobs allowed him to implement projects at scale and how innovation principles have prepared him for leadership roles. He also discussed transitioning from Assistant to City Manager to City Manager and taking on his first City Manager role. Then he shared the City's new strategy for public transportation. This episode was recorded at the 2024 ICMA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Host: Ben Kittelson

[00:00:00] Rep. Michael Waltz   [00:18:25] Mark Rutte   [00:36:48] Adam Boehler   [00:55:10] Robert Holden   [01:05:40] Mike Tannenbaum   [01:23:18] Dan Hoffman   [01:31:57] Tyrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Townhall Review - September 21, 2024 Joe Piscopo and former CIA operative Dan Hoffman look at how Israel sent a very clear and explosive message to Hezbollah via old-school pagers. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson turn to Roger Kimball, editor of The New Criterion for a look at the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life Hugh Hewitt turns to South Dakota Senator John Thune for an overview of the battle for control of the Senate. Hewitt talks with Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde about his campaign against Senator Tami Baldwin. Hewitt interviews Nella Domenici, daughter of the late Senator Pete Domenici, who is running for Senate in New Mexico against the incumbent, Martin Heinrich. Rounding out the show, Hugh talks with former governor Larry Hogan, who accomplished an economic turnaround in his first term. Hogan is running for Senate in a race many would think isn't competitive, but it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli conducting a second round of attacks on Hezbollah's communications devices including pagers and walkie-talkies causing them to blow up. Lebanon's health ministry says that dozens of people have been killed and thousands injured in the attempts to assassinate Hezbollah leadership. It comes at a time when tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are very high and there are fears of an all out war breaking out between them. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station and Fox News Contributor, about the difficulty of such an operation and its impact on the terror group. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli conducting a second round of attacks on Hezbollah's communications devices including pagers and walkie-talkies causing them to blow up. Lebanon's health ministry says that dozens of people have been killed and thousands injured in the attempts to assassinate Hezbollah leadership. It comes at a time when tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are very high and there are fears of an all out war breaking out between them. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station and Fox News Contributor, about the difficulty of such an operation and its impact on the terror group. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli conducting a second round of attacks on Hezbollah's communications devices including pagers and walkie-talkies causing them to blow up. Lebanon's health ministry says that dozens of people have been killed and thousands injured in the attempts to assassinate Hezbollah leadership. It comes at a time when tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are very high and there are fears of an all out war breaking out between them. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station and Fox News Contributor, about the difficulty of such an operation and its impact on the terror group. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a moment and envision what you imagine you would see on the menu of a cafe in a car dealership…and then throw that right out the window the ‘63 split window. The Corvette Cafe, yes it's located inside of a car dealership, but the menu is anything but stock. This more like the ZR1 customized version of as it travels the roads from scratch bread, and pizza, to in house made enchilada sauce as well as breakfast. We have Chef Ryan Eckhert and Chef Dan Hoffman on to grant us a license to drive.  So… Hang on to your fork and listen if you're hungry!

Go to www.flyfishfinder.com to explore the latest app available, which is fly fishing exclusive and will truly improve your outings. Dan Hoffman, a former fishing guide and chief of police, shares his journey from guiding to a potential future career. He wrote a book called 'An Alaska Fly Fisher's Odyssey' that explores the relationship between fly fishing and various aspects of life. Dan emphasizes the importance of recognizing and leveraging the transferable skills and attributes gained from being a guide. He advises guides to identify their strengths, seek continuing education, and reach out to former clients for mentorship. Dan also discusses the challenges of navigating the social media landscape and the incredible fishing opportunities in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. In this conversation, Daniel Hoffman and Christian Bacasa discuss fishing in Alaska, specifically in the Cuulik River and other remote locations. They talk about the abundance of brown bears in certain areas, the incredible fishing opportunities during the egg drop season, and the beauty of the scenery. They also provide tips for planning a fishing trip to Alaska, including different tiers of fishing experiences, budgeting strategies, and the importance of researching the seasonality of the drainages. Overall, they emphasize the unique and unforgettable experience of fishing in Alaska.   Takeaways Recognize and leverage the transferable skills and attributes gained from being a fishing guide. Identify your strengths and seek continuing education to set yourself apart in a new career. Reach out to former clients for mentorship and guidance during a career transition. Navigate the social media landscape strategically, focusing on platforms that align with your target audience. Explore the incredible fishing opportunities in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. Alaska offers incredible fishing opportunities, with abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. There are different tiers of fishing experiences in Alaska, ranging from do-it-yourself trips to guided fly-out lodges. Research the seasonality of the drainages to ensure you visit during the best time for your target species. Budgeting and saving money in advance can help make an Alaska fishing trip more affordable. Take advantage of online resources, podcasts, and local shops to gather information and plan your trip. Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you share that link with can help. Thanks!!! A lot of you have been asking what I'm using these days. Specifically, I use products from these companies because they have been shown to last and be worth the money. They tend to last long and have good functionality. I'll try to add them to the podcasts from now on and keep the list up to date. Additionally, I'll be doing more reviews, but taking a look now is worthwhile. Grundéns Waders - https://bit.ly/grundénswaders  Simms Fishing - Packs, Boots, Accessories, Waders - https://bit.ly/simmsfishingmain Patagonia - Clothing, Shells, Packs - https://bit.ly/patagoniamainpage Gerber Gear - Fishing Tools, Nipper, Pliers - https://bit.ly/gerbergearfishing BD - Clothing, Jackets, Headlamps - https://bit.ly/bdmainpage Gryal 24 Oz Bottle - Water Purification - https://bit.ly/gryalwaterpurification

Over the weekend, an anonymous hacker sent internal Trump campaign documents to POLITICO and the Washington Post. The campaign says the documents received by the reporters were obtained illegally by Iran. However, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. In June, Biden campaign staffers received spear phishing emails. FOX News Contributor and former CIA clandestine services officer Dan Hoffman tells the Rundown why foreign adversaries would be interested in election interference and why it threatens our national security. Control of the White House is not the only thing up for grabs in November. Republicans hope to retake the Senate as Democrats are forced to defend seats in Trump-friendly states. One of those key races is in Montana, where Democrat incumbent Senator John Tester faces tough competition against a political newcomer, Navy SEAL Veteran Tim Sheehy. Former President Trump recently visited the state, rallying with the candidate as they attempt to flip the seat to red. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy joins the Rundown to discuss what inspired him to run for public office, where he stands on issues like the border crisis and Ukraine aid, and why he believes he's the right man to unseat Senator Tester. Plus, commentary from the author of "You Will Own Nothing" Carol Roth. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, an anonymous hacker sent internal Trump campaign documents to POLITICO and the Washington Post. The campaign says the documents received by the reporters were obtained illegally by Iran. However, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. In June, Biden campaign staffers received spear phishing emails. FOX News Contributor and former CIA clandestine services officer Dan Hoffman tells the Rundown why foreign adversaries would be interested in election interference and why it threatens our national security. Control of the White House is not the only thing up for grabs in November. Republicans hope to retake the Senate as Democrats are forced to defend seats in Trump-friendly states. One of those key races is in Montana, where Democrat incumbent Senator John Tester faces tough competition against a political newcomer, Navy SEAL Veteran Tim Sheehy. Former President Trump recently visited the state, rallying with the candidate as they attempt to flip the seat to red. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy joins the Rundown to discuss what inspired him to run for public office, where he stands on issues like the border crisis and Ukraine aid, and why he believes he's the right man to unseat Senator Tester. Plus, commentary from the author of "You Will Own Nothing" Carol Roth. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, an anonymous hacker sent internal Trump campaign documents to POLITICO and the Washington Post. The campaign says the documents received by the reporters were obtained illegally by Iran. However, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. In June, Biden campaign staffers received spear phishing emails. FOX News Contributor and former CIA clandestine services officer Dan Hoffman tells the Rundown why foreign adversaries would be interested in election interference and why it threatens our national security. Control of the White House is not the only thing up for grabs in November. Republicans hope to retake the Senate as Democrats are forced to defend seats in Trump-friendly states. One of those key races is in Montana, where Democrat incumbent Senator John Tester faces tough competition against a political newcomer, Navy SEAL Veteran Tim Sheehy. Former President Trump recently visited the state, rallying with the candidate as they attempt to flip the seat to red. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy joins the Rundown to discuss what inspired him to run for public office, where he stands on issues like the border crisis and Ukraine aid, and why he believes he's the right man to unseat Senator Tester. Plus, commentary from the author of "You Will Own Nothing" Carol Roth. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Townhall Review - August 3, 2024 Hugh Hewitt talks with Dan Senor, host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, to review Israel's targeted killing of two top-tier terrorists working with Iran. Joe Piscopo and Dan Hoffman, a veteran of the CIA, discuss how this high-stakes move by Israel is a military game changer. Hugh Hewitt and Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida talk about how the news of the death of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh sent a message to Iran. The question now is, how will Iran respond? Sebastian Gorka turns to author Conrad Black to look at the deep issues of distrust in the Secret Service and our government agencies, typified by the non-answers by Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe during a congressional hearing this week about the assassination attempt on President Trump. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with Yuval Levin, editor-in-chief at National Affairs about his new book, American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Homeland Security says they have received intelligence on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump. Trump has been a target of Tehran since the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. The Iranian plot is not said to have any connection to the attempted assassination over the weekend but the concerns over outdoor campaign events have increased exponentially. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Fox News Contributor and Former CIA Chief of Station, who says these sorts of threats are being discovered by intelligence agencies more than we know. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security says they have received intelligence on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump. Trump has been a target of Tehran since the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. The Iranian plot is not said to have any connection to the attempted assassination over the weekend but the concerns over outdoor campaign events have increased exponentially. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Fox News Contributor and Former CIA Chief of Station, who says these sorts of threats are being discovered by intelligence agencies more than we know. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security says they have received intelligence on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump. Trump has been a target of Tehran since the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. The Iranian plot is not said to have any connection to the attempted assassination over the weekend but the concerns over outdoor campaign events have increased exponentially. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Fox News Contributor and Former CIA Chief of Station, who says these sorts of threats are being discovered by intelligence agencies more than we know. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:18:25] Allen West [00:30:38] Dan Hoffman [00:36:47] Bethany Mandel [00:55:10] Tim Brown [01:13:31] Kellyanne Conway [01:31:55] Jimmy Failla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:11:12] Matt Mowers [00:18:25] Rich Lowry [00:36:46] Dan Hoffman [00:55:10] James Dumoulin [01:13:30] Bret Baier [01:31:52] Kaylee McGhee White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Hoffman, former CIA Moscow Station Chief breaks down the growing threat from Putin and Russia, and points at President Biden's foreign policies have not only grown the threat to America and its allies but has pushed China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea into a new ‘axis of tyranny'. Additional interviews with Association of Mature Americans (AMAC) Spokesman on news of the week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin's fiercest opponent and one with a large following, has died in a Russian prison. While serving his nineteen year prison sentence, Navalny was transferred to a penal colony near the Arctic circle which was considered one of the Kremlin's toughest prison's. Western leaders are condemning the death and placing blame on Putin and his brutal regime. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who offers his thoughts on what happened, why now and who was Alexei Navalny? Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin's fiercest opponent and one with a large following, has died in a Russian prison. While serving his nineteen year prison sentence, Navalny was transferred to a penal colony near the Arctic circle which was considered one of the Kremlin's toughest prison's. Western leaders are condemning the death and placing blame on Putin and his brutal regime. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who offers his thoughts on what happened, why now and who was Alexei Navalny? Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:00:00] Dan Hoffman [00:18:25] Kaylee McGhee White [00:36:47] Marc Thiessen [00:55:10] Kennedy [01:13:31] Ian Bremmer [01:31:53] John Hannah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don't miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don't miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don't miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced his departure from Congress this week, creating a numbers problem for his party as House Republicans maintain a narrow majority. Nonetheless, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has maintained that Republicans have the votes to pass a resolution to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram examines the potential impact the probe could have on the party's slim majority. On Monday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the arrest of ex-U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha. Rocha acted as a foreign agent for Cuba while working for the U.S. government. FOX News Contributor and retired CIA Clandestine Services officer Dan Hoffman discusses what's next for U.S. intelligence agencies and shares why although the investigation may be over, the damage is only beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Israel is warning that their effort to 'crush' Hamas will be 'lengthy' and 'lethal'. With their enemy hiding in the crowded streets and complex network of tunnels of Gaza, entering the city and eliminating the terrorists behind October 7th's brutal attack on their country will be a serious challenge. FOX News Contributor and retired CIA Clandestine Services officer Dan Hoffman recently joined host Dave Anthony to discuss those very challenges and why he believes this war will be very bloody. Hoffman described the dangers of urban warfare and fighting an enemy who is willing to use civilians as human shields. The former CIA officer was also blunt about why he was pessimistic about the fate of many of the hostage takes by Hamas. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Dan Hoffman. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more of his expertise and why he thinks there were significant intelligence failures leading up to the deadly attacks on Israel earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An American mother and daughter kidnapped by the Hamas terror group during their attack on Israel have been released. It is being said Qatar had a direct hand in helping get this done. Meanwhile, Russia and China are both finding common ground in support of the Palestinians.    FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News contributor, about the surprise release of the hostages and what does Moscow and Beijing want out of the conflict.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden's trip to Israel on Wednesday was upended following a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza City. In spite of canceled meetings with the Palestinian Authority leader and King of Jordan, Biden appeared in Tel Aviv and pledged American support to the nation of Israel as they fight their war on the terror group Hamas. FOX News Contributor and retired CIA Clandestine Services officer Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to discuss why he doesn't think the United States will send troops to the Middle East and what it would take for Israel to succeed if they launch a ground invasion in Gaza to root out Hamas. Iran remains a major concern for U.S. officials following Israel's escalating conflict with the terror group Hamas in Gaza. Tehran has long been known as one of the largest state sponsors of terrorism in the world, and their leadership has warned they have plans to carry out preemptive action against Israel. Biden administration officials have announced new sanctions against both Hamas and Iran, but will this be effective in preventing the war from escalating? Former U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus joins the Rundown to explain how a UN embargo policy lapsing became a major national security threat, her belief that the White House's Iran policy is failing, why sanctions won't work a “silver bullet,” and the troubling pattern of U.S. adversaries avoiding the consequences of sanctions. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of "What's Killing America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:00:00 Dan Hoffman [00:18:25] Allen West [00:36:46] Adam Boehler [00:55:08] Eli Lake [01:05:57] Simulcast with Varney & Co. on FOX Business [01:13:30] Amb. David Friedman [01:31:53] Batya Ungar-Sargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:00:00] Dan Hoffman [00:18:25] Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.) [00:47:34] Harry Hurley [00:55:08] Christine Flowers [01:13:30] Shannon Bream [01:31:53] Sid Rosenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe Piscopo chats with Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Officer, about the arrest of two Navy sailors involved in espionage, Xi Jinping's power moves, China's nuclear leadership shifts, and the challenges of economic faltering in a totalitarian regime.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Wednesday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. During the hearing, Weingarten claimed she attempted to reopen schools during the pandemic as quickly as possible—but since there wasn't “clear scientific guidance” her union had to “do it themselves.” While appearing on CNN following her Congressional testimony, Weingarten continued to deny having ever advocated for prolonged school shutdowns—CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings called Weingarten out for attempting to rewrite history. At a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Thursday, former President Donald Trump hilariously announced he would be retiring the name “crooked” for Hillary Clinton and would be bestowing it upon Joe Biden—referring to Biden as the most crooked politician in the country. While appearing on Fox News, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official Dan Hoffman revealed that in October of 2020 he declined to sign a letter proclaiming that The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story was likely Russian misinformation—explaining there was no evidence indicating the story was false or in any way connected to the Kremlin. More than 50 intelligence officers did end up signing the letter—including John Brennan, Leon Panetta, and Gen. Michael Hayden. Many of the signees had publicly endorsed Joe Biden's candidacy for President prior to the letter's creation. Christopher Tremoglie—Commentary Writer for The Washington Examiner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about his most recent article, “The Fictional World of Karine Jean-Pierre.” Tremoglie writes: “White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her cohorts in the Biden administration have routinely stated their dedication to stopping the spread of disinformation. Yet any legitimate, objective analysis of what Jean-Pierre says on a routine basis will show that she willfully engages in the very thing she claims to detest—spreading lies.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-fictional-world-of-karine-jean-pierre

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/28/2023): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. During the hearing, Weingarten claimed she attempted to reopen schools during the pandemic as quickly as possible—but since there wasn't “clear scientific guidance” her union had to “do it themselves.” While appearing on CNN following her Congressional testimony, Weingarten continued to deny having ever advocated for prolonged school shutdowns—CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings called Weingarten out for attempting to rewrite history. 3:20pm- At a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Thursday, former President Donald Trump hilariously announced he would be retiring the name “crooked” for Hillary Clinton and would be bestowing it upon Joe Biden—referring to Biden as the most crooked politician in the country. 3:30pm- While appearing on Fox News, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official Dan Hoffman revealed that in October of 2020 he declined to sign a letter proclaiming that The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story was likely Russian misinformation—explaining there was no evidence indicating the story was false or in any way connected to the Kremlin. More than 50 intelligence officers did end up signing the letter—including John Brennan, Leon Panetta, and Gen. Michael Hayden. Many of the signees had publicly endorsed Joe Biden's candidacy for President prior to the letter's creation. 3:40pm- Christopher Tremoglie—Commentary Writer for The Washington Examiner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about his most recent article, “The Fictional World of Karine Jean-Pierre.” Tremoglie writes: “White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her cohorts in the Biden administration have routinely stated their dedication to stopping the spread of disinformation. Yet any legitimate, objective analysis of what Jean-Pierre says on a routine basis will show that she willfully engages in the very thing she claims to detest—spreading lies.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-fictional-world-of-karine-jean-pierre 4:05pm- In an interview with James Taranto and David B. Rivkin Jr. of The Wall Street Journal, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito addressed the leaked draft of his opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization—which upended Roe v. Wade. Alito told the WSJ: “I personally have a pretty good idea who is responsible, but that's different from the level of proof that is needed to name somebody…It was a part of an effort to prevent the Dobbs draft…from becoming the decision of the court. And that's how it was used for those six weeks by people on the outside—as part of the campaign to try to intimidate the court.” You can read the full interview here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-samuel-alito-this-made-us-targets-of-assassination-dobbs-leak-abortion-court-74624ef9?mod=hp_opin_pos_2#cxrecs_s 4:10pm- In a report from Anna Phillips of The Washington Post, Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers are prepared to make New York the first state to ban the installation of gas stoves in new construction projects. You can read the article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/27/new-york-natural-gas-ban/ 4:30pm- Alexis Sneller—Communications & Policy Officer for the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Pennsylvania House Bill 300 which would harm religious liberty, allow biological males to be placed in state women's shelters, and punish individuals who don't use “preferred pronouns.” Earlier in the week, State Representative Emily Kinkead confirmed the bill would force doctors in the state to provide children with “gender affirming” care, which includes surgery and puberty blockers. 4:45pm- During a segment featuring Jen Psaki discussing House Republicans passing a bill that would raise the debt ceiling while concurrently cutting federal spending, MSNBC chose to run a chyron that read “McCarthy Caves to MAGA Extremists in First Big Test as Speaker”—is it now extreme MAGA behavior to advocated for fiscal responsibility? 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: Dr. E.J. Antoni—Research Fellow for Regional Economics in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans passing a bill that would raise the nation's debt ceiling while concurrently cutting long-term federal spending. However, President Joe Biden has already pledged to veto the bill. So, what will happen next? 5:25pm- Ben Zeisloft of The Daily Wire writes, “American economic growth slowed to a 1.1% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2023, marking a significant slowdown from previous quarters as various headwinds continue to slow recovery from the lockdown-induced recession.” You can read Zeisloft's full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/american-economic-growth-slows-to-1-1-in-first-quarter 5:30pm Last Thursday, SpaceX's unmanned Starship rocket exploded several minutes after taking off from its South Padre Island, Texas launchpad. SpaceX touted the next-generation rocket as being “the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed.” National Public Radio (NPR) is now complaining that Elon Musk's private space technology company is environmentally problematic. 5:35pm- Jimmy Failla—stand-up comedian & Fox News Radio host—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from Washington D.C. where he is preparing for this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Failla also weighs-in on Tucker Carlson's shocking firing, but even Fox News employees don't know what really happened! You can hear The Best of Jimmy Failla every Saturday on 1210 WPHT—and make sure to get tickets for his Laughs & Liberty Tour with Kennedy! 6:05pm- On Wednesday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testified during a House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. During the hearing, Weingarten claimed she attempted to reopen schools during the pandemic as quickly as possible—but since there wasn't “clear scientific guidance” her union had to “do it themselves.” While appearing on CNN following her Congressional testimony, Weingarten continued to deny having ever advocated for prolonged school shutdowns—CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings called Weingarten out for attempting to rewrite history. 6:25pm- At a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Thursday, former President Donald Trump hilariously announced he would be retiring the name “crooked” for Hillary Clinton and would be bestowing it upon Joe Biden—referring to Biden as the most crooked politician in the country. 6:40pm- With Tucker Carlson gone, what is next for Fox News? 6:45pm- While answering a question from Bill Rhoden of ESPN, WNBA player Brittney Griner said it should be a “crime” to prevent biological males from competing in women's sports. Last year, Griner was freed from a Russian prison when the Biden Administration agreed to a prisoner swap that resulted in the release of arms dealer Viktor Bout.