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Election Aftermath: What kind of Government will result from last week's vote in NY and PA ? How “Christians Engaged” helped Influence the vote NY's Prop 1's impact for religious organizations, women's/girls' sports, and more   Family Life's Capital Connection connects you each Friday with a pair of Christian watchdogs from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg. This week, our guests are Jason McGuire of the New York Families Foundation and Dan Bartkowiak from the Pennsylvania Family Institute.   

Family Life's "Capital Connection" Implications and Effects of Election 2024 Our Christian watchdogs in the state capitals of Pennsylvania and New York are back to recap the biggest stories of Election 2024. This is our weekly roundtable for commentary and analysis with Jason McGuire in Albany and Michael Geer in Harrisburg. Family Life Noon Report anchor Bob Price guides this discussion,  reviewing election results from early voting, ballots cast on November 5, and the decisions still pending as the week ends: The significance of the "red wave" in presidential and congressional voting How voters in our two states chose their legislative leaders, statewide and national Did voters who are Christian turn out better than expected? Amendment One passes in NY, and other states decide abortion-related ballot issues Trends from this week which will carry over into the new year   Michael Geer (president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute) and Jason McGuire (executive director of the New York Family Foundation and New York Family Action) were also on the air with us election night for analysis of the news as it was happening.  You can listen to or share those special reports from these two Family Life News podcasts: Election Night 8/9/10 Election Night 11/12

Candi and Victoria Discuss with Mike Geer, John Rustin, and Cole Muzio about the presidential election and the implications it has on Christians. To learn more about the amazing work our guests are doing click the links below! Pennsylvania Family Institute - https://pafamily.org/Georgia Front Line Policy Council (c3) - https://www.fpcgeorgia.com/North Carolina Family Policy Council - https://www.ncfamily.org/

*Guest Speaker*  As part our preparation for Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th, we invited Kurt Weaver to join us, the Director for Strategic Partnerships at Pennsylvania Family Institute in Harrisburg. As part of his ministry, Kurt interacts with law-makers at the Capitol— bridging the gap between church and state. Kurt shared a powerful message on why Christians must be involved in the civic processes of our country. If you are a Christian, what things should you be caring, praying, and voting about? Learn more at:  https://pafamily.org/

How NY's Prop 1 impacts Religious Groups and Churches Reforming Divorce Laws in PA “Do No Harm” Report Highlights the Dangers of so-called “Gender-affirming” Care Why Millions of Christians plan to Sit Out the 2024 Election   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news -- from Albany to Harrisburg to the ballot box to your hometown. Both organizations offer issues-based voter guides and "how to register to vote" information on their websites.       "Capital Connection" with Bob Price airs on the radio and our live streams during the Noon Report and 5 O'Clock Report each Friday. Listen, download or share these conversations anytime, from the "Family Life News" podcast feed.

Capital Connection - Today's PA & NY Issues It's our weekly Family Life News cultural/political/social roundtable, for the week of 9/27/2024 It's "Capital Connection", the Friday news feature from Family Life News.  Noon Report anchor Bob Price guides our ten-minute conversation, digging into the issues in our two states -- and far beyond. Christian advocates Jason McGuire and Michael Gere have commentary from the two capital cities on these major issues in the news: NY's regents pause consideration on policies for transgender inclusion in girls scholastic sports, but will such rules be back after the election? Do voters realize that Proposition One may enshrine such gender diversity in the New York Constitution? What will the "Equal Rights Amendment" do to women's rights, parental rights, and parental notifications about counseling and medical treatments for their children? Thousands gathered in Harrisburg this week. What is happening in the battle over abortion regulations? What do our watchdogs see as trends in legislative priorities this fall, swings in the 2024 election, and voters' confidence in how the ballots are distributed and counted?       Our guests on most editions of "Capital Connection" are Jason McGuire, the executive director of the New York Families Foundation and New York Families Action, and Michael Geer, the president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute.   For further information: NewYorkFamilies.org PAFamily.org Hear or download our Family Life News special report on the voices of the pro-life rally this week, the Pennsylvania March for Life

The next generation of young leaders -- or, perhaps said more accurately, the incoming generation of young leaders -- gets leadership development and hands-on training from the annual summer project called City On The Hill. The Pennsylvania Family Institute brought together 57 high school and college students for worship, workshops and a simulation of a state senate session with debates and legislative proposals. This podcast features Part Two of our conversation with two of those participants, Jacob Reece and Amiya Montijo. In Part One, we focused on the activities of that week of Biblical worldview and leadership development. [ It aired 8/01/2024 on Family Life. Listen to, share or download it here. ] In this new interview, Greg Gillispie asks these guests about what is true for young people who have grown up in today's culture. They offer their personal perspectives of hope, reassurance and commitment, coming from today's Christian young adults. Jacob Reece is a pre-law student from Blandon, PA. He also interned this summer with PFI.  Amiya Montijo is a 2024 high school graduate. She has attended COTH across multiple summers. Information about the 2025 City On The Hill -- the 25th anniversary -- is available on their website.    

City on the Hill - Motivation for the Next Generation of Faithful Activists A Family Life Interview on "Faith Under Fire" - 8/01/2024 Some five dozen young0-adult Christians spent a week getting information and inspiration on how to live faithfully and act Biblically in the public square.   "City on the Hill" just completed its 24th year of motivating the next generation of Christian activists. The program is an outreach of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. It uses workshops, guest speakers, open discussions, and a simulation of a legislative debate to help the high school and college students wrestle with the social, political and cultural issues of the day. The subject matter ranges from Christians in the Public Square to The Case for Life to Why Religious Freedom Matters. This is the first of a two-part interview with Amaya Montijo, a high school student from Annville, and Jacob Reece, a college student from Blandon. Both are multi-year participants in City on the Hill.   For your follow-up: The Pennsylvania Family Institute presents City on the Hill as a leadership development and worldview conference each July. Details are here. Their promotional video is also online. Jacob Reece also wrote a blog post, telling his first-person account of how he has been changed through his experiences at COTH.

The Attack on Trump -- Political & Christian perspectives from Michael Geer - 7/18/2024 As part of the Family Life News continuing coverage of the attempt on Donald Trump's life on July 13,  we continue to seek out reactions and perspectives from the Family Life listening area. Michael Geer is the founding president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. (He had been a resident of that area north of the Pittsburgh metro area.) Family Life news producer Greg Gillispie asked Geer to comment on the likely political fallout in Pennsylvania. Winning a majority of Keystone State voters is seen by both major political parties as a key to who will win the presidency this fall. Geer says the assassination attempt, plus the former president's actions in the immediate aftermath, are likely to influence a number of uncommitted and independent voters. Geer also offers a faith-based perspective on how, moving forward, this near-death experience is likely to affect the 45th president --- and many people for whom this event can be a significant turning point.

Transgender Athletes & Female Sports - An Update from Pennsylvania's State Capitol An extended Family Life interview with State Representative Valerie Gaydos, who represents District 44 in Western Pennsylvania. A former college athlete herself, Rep. Gaydos emphasizes fairness and safety as valid reasons to limit girls' and women's sports to those who were born female           Family Life News Producer Greg Gillispie spoke with her at the recent Pennsylvania Family Institute event in Moon Township.

Jason McGuire with "New York Families" and Michael Geer with the "Pennsylvania Family Institute" weigh in on the weight issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg every Friday on Capital Connection.  Here's what's happening this week.

Riley Gaines, Title IX, and the Politics of Protecting Female Athletes A special edition of Capital Connection- 5/31/24     Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines says even though majorities of Americans want to protect girls' locker rooms, female sports records, and women's teams -- regardless of politic party affiliation. In this conversation, Gaines talks about the ways that Democratic politicians have "failed in their most basic duties". She faults the Biden administration for unilaterally rewriting the Title IX civil rights legislation which had opened opportunities for girls and women in education and athletics for more than half a century. Greg Gillispie also asked her about the disparities which start this fall, between how the NCAA and NAIA will deal with participation by athletes who were born male.   You can listen to Part One of our exclusive interview with Riley Gaines on the May 29 Family Life News Podcast.   More information about the Riley Gaines presentation in Cranberry Township (Friday, May 31) is available from the Pennsylvania Family Institute. After her successful career as an SEC swimmer at the University of Kentucky, Gaines was brought on as a columnist and commentator for the news site Outkick.com.   - - - - Family Life News has reached out to the White House Communications Office and to New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, seeking any response they may have to what Riley Gaines told us in this interview. If/when we hear back, you will hear from them.

Riley Gaines, Sports when XX and XY compete, and the lack of advocacy for the majority position   Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines says transgender inclusion in women's sports is supported by small numbers of Americans. She quotes a Gallup Poll showing more Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all see unfairness when someone born male takes away a roster position, a scholarship, or a sports record from a female athlete. Still the loudest voices are outshouting those majorities. In this first part of a two-part interview, Gaines tells Family Life News about the core issues at hand, and why women's sports should be set aside for women and girls. She also talks about Title IX, the Federal civil rights legislation which opened up educational and athletic opportunities for females starting more than 50 years ago.  She credits that women's-rights movement for opening fabulous doors for her. However, as the U.S. President tries to change Title IX to take away women's opportunities and give them to athletes who "identify as female", she notes that 20+ states are not going along with the Biden Administration efforts. You can listen to Part Two of our exclusive interview with Riley Gaines on the May 31 Family Life News Podcast.   More information about the Riley Gaines presentation in suburban Pittsburgh (Friday, May 31) is available from the Pennsylvania Family Institute. Riley Gaines won five Southeastern Conference swimming titles, and she is a twelve-time All American. Gaines set aside her dental career as she graduated from the University of Kentucky, after she tied for a trophy in a collegiate swimming competition, but that trophy went to a transgender athlete because an NCAA official decided that would make a better photo opportunity.  She is a commentator for the news site Outkick.com, travels the nation as a speaker and supporter of girls in sports and schools, and takes part in legal challenges and political events.

Planned Parenthood Closing Up Shop at a PA location Why Assisted Suicide is Bad Medicine Trump Effect on State-by-state Races Nassau County's Transgender Athlete Ban What to Watch for in the Closing Days of the Legislative Sessions   Christian lobbyists Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the issues that impact Christian voters on this weeks' edition of “Capital Connection”   For further information: Pennsylvania Family Institute:        www.PAFamily.org New York Families Foundation:     www.NewYorkFamilies.org Previous editions of our weekly "Capital Connection" roundtable:   www.familylife.org/news

Family Life's "Capital Connection" - 5/03/24 Anti War Protests on U-S College Campuses Medical Aid in Dying Act School Choice in the PA Budget New York's War on Pregnancy Help Centers McCormick / Casey Race Tightens   Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire with New York Families and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute discuss the weighty issues in the news from Albany and Harrisburg

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire (who leads the New York Families Foundation) and Michael Geer (who leads the Pennsylvania Family Institute) discuss the weighty issues in the news each Friday on Family Life's "Capital Connection".  Here's what's happening this week: New York's Parental Replacement Act Punishing De-Transitioners in Pennsylvania Limits on Cellphones in School Abortion Extremism in the NYS Budget Previewing Primary Day in PA For more information: NewYorkFamilies.org PAFamily.org

Capital Connection - Politics & Easter, Marijuana Biz, and more - 4/05/24 This week's Capital Connection roundtable examines the "big issues" in New York and Pennsylvania. The agenda for this episode includes: Politics and faith had a big overlap during Easter Week, with Joe Biden's triple Sunday proclamations and Donald Trump's promotion of a specialty Bible Legalization of marijuana in Pennsylvania could trigger the same economic, criminal and social problems other states have already seen Phrasing of a New York legislative proposal affects the debate: is it "death with dignity" or "physician-assisted suicide"? Some legislators recommend action that could affect PA charter schools, limiting some families' school choice Dan Bartkowiak substitutes for Michael Geer this week. Bartkowiak is the Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Family Institute. [ online at PAFamily.com ] Jason McGuire is Executive Director of the New York Families Federation.  [ online at NewYorkFamilies.org ] In this podcast, McGuire explains the "rebranding" of that group, previously called New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms.

"Capital Connection" on Family Life Two family-values watchdogs join the Family Life Noon Report each Friday, to recap and analyze the biggest social, cultural and political stories of the week. Among the events and issues on the agenda for Jason McGuire and Michael Geer this week: New York is losing support for government support of legalized marijuana (but doubling down anyway) Pro-abortion matters in the PA legislature and pro-life matters in a number of Pennsylvania communities Bypassing doctors, Governor Hochul says pharmacies can dispense abortion-inducing drugs, without a prescription The start of "March Madness" is a prime time to evaluate sports betting in our two states Jason McGuire is executive director of an advocacy/educational group which recently updated its name and logo to reemphasize its mission: New York Families. Michael Geer founded the Pennsylvania Family Institute in 1989, serving as its president since that time.   For further information: PAfamily.org       NewYorkFamilies.org       FamilyLife.org/newspodcasts

"Capital Connection" on Family Life     3/15/24 Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the issues making news from Albany and Harrisburg from a faith and family perspective. Listen for the latest analysis on these stories: Making Political Hay out of the IVF Controversy Recapping Legislative Day 2024 in New York Decriminalizing Adultery, perhaps New Bill Targets Gambling Addiction Abortion Expansion Efforts in Pennsylvania Jason McGuire is executive director of the New York Families Foundation: www.newyorkfamilies.org Michael Geer is president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute: www.pafamily.org They (and other representatives of these two organizations) join Family Life's Bob Price for this weekly roundtable on the Friday edition of the Family Life Noon Report.

New York's lawyers' group says doctors should assist in suicides. A gun-rights rally in Pennsylvania draws media attention -- and a prominent political candidate How can parents opposed to the actions of the trans-gender movement stand up for their own families?   Each Friday, Family Life's "Capital Connection" feature talks with leading pro-family advocates who lobby at the state capitols in Harrisburg and Albany. Listen for this 10-minute analysis from Jason McGuire (executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms) and Michael Geer (president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute).   Both of these organizations have additional videos, podcasts, commentary and position papers. They are available through the tabs below. NY:       PA: 

Family Life's “Capital Connection” Capital Connection offers you insiders' insight on social, cultural and political issues which affect the people of Pennsylvania, New Work, and the entire nation. Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer “dig deep” on the issues that matter as the new year begins -- and the new legislative seasons get underway.  Among the topics covered on the first “Capital Connection” of 2024: What to expect from both governors With Democrat majorities in the NY legislature, what big issues will be pushed? As the PA House and Senate are split between the parties, what will move forward?  Jason McGuire leads New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms. Michael Geer is president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. This is our Friday news feature during the Family Life Noon Report. Previous interviews with these two veteran commentators and other NY and PA opinion leaders are available from the Family Life News Podcasts page. Search for “Capital Connection“.

Welcome back to the Ann & Phelim Scoop. On today's show, we announce our first project of 2024 - a new verbatim podcast covering the battle between Mark Steyn and Michael Mann. It will be called Climate Change: On Trial. This case is the defamation and free speech trial of the century. But first, we begin the episode with an LA Times story about Hollywood's latest golden couple. No, it's not A-list celebrities. It's just Hunter Biden and his sleazy lawyer, Kevin Morris. We, however,  bring you the true story of the relationship between Biden and Morris in a lot fewer words.  And in not-so-shocking news, we report that Pennsylvania has learned absolutely nothing since the conviction of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. Dan Bartkowiak of the Pennsylvania Family Institute joins us to discuss the state of abortion in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Colorado's latest environmental scheme will have you howling, quite literally. We also show how your tax dollars are going to support the families of martyrs, or, terrorists who spent their last days killing Jews. Last but not least, we also speak to a reporter, Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon, who had a large part in bringing down Harvard president Claudine Gay. We discuss what this all means for the future of destructive DEI policies and journalism. This is a packed episode you won't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ap-scoop/message

The Year-End edition of Family Life's "Capital Connection" Family Life news anchor Bob Price brings together our primary political/cultural commentators for our annual year-end roundtable. The "Capital Connection" crew evaluates the top five news stories from 2023 in New York State and Pennsylvania. Listen to their recap of the biggest news and the long-lasting issues which developed across the past 12 months.   Jason McGuire is executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom, a grassroots organization which is active in influencing the state's elected leaders. [Online: AlbanyUpdate.com] Michael Geer is president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, which holds a strong presence at the state capitol in Harrisburg and sponsors local pro-family events. [Online: PAFamily.org]      

"Capital Connection" -- Our weekly overview of local and statewide issues for Family Life listeners Gerrymandering New York Pennsylvania's House ….a House in Limbo Homeschooling on the Rise in NY Abortion Clinic Safety Issues in PA Jason McGuire with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute “sound off” on the important issues in the news this week from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg. For more information: Family Life's "Capital Connection" archives AlbanyUpdate.com PAFamily.org

"Capital Connection" on Family Life Jason McGuire with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute weigh in on the important issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg.  Here's what's happening this week: Grading Governor Shapiro New York's Red Ink Housing Mandates Family Life's Bob Price hosts "Capital Connection" each Friday, bringing you analysis of government, social and cultural issues with special interest to the Family Life listening area. Hear our weekly roundtable during the Noon Report on the radio and streaming online. You can also listen, download, or subscribe to each edition of "Capital Connection" from the News Podcasts link at FamilyLife.org.

How to Win on Abortion? Is Marijuana Bad Medicine? Do State Lawmakers Deserve a Pay Raise ?   Lots of questions this week as we explore the thorny issues impacting our listeners in PA and NY.  Here to make sense of those questions are Dan Bartkowiak at the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Jason McGuire at New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms.     

Family Life's “Capital Connection” Capital Connection offers you insiders' insight on social, cultural and political issues which affect the people of Pennsylvania, New Work, and the entire nation. Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer “dig deep” on the issues that matter from both state capitals.  Among the topics happening this week on “Capital Connection”: Surveilling Conservatives Rethinking the Regents Exams Shielding Abortion Doctors   Jason McGuire leads New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms. Michael Geer is president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. This is our Friday news feature during the Family Life Noon Report. Previous roundtables with these two veteran commentators and other NY and PA opinion leaders are available from the Family Life News Podcasts page. Search for “Capital Connection“.  

The so-called "Cancel Culture" seeks to silence divergent voices, and among those who are being squeezed are today's humorists. Comedy outlets -- from television shows to magazines to stand-up clubs to websites -- are facing increasing pressure to "toe the line" drawn by the "powers that be". One proponent of free speech is the leader of the satirical humor website The Babylon Bee. CEO Seth Dillon talks about political speech, social commentary, and the context of public dialogue in our culture. In this special Family Life Interview, Dillon tells about how The Bee was booted off of what was then called Twitter, after it posted a joke about a White House advisor. Dillon talks about: How humor is one of the best ways to speak the truth, especially when many others aren't Why many people -- with public roles or not -- have been frightened or shamed into silence The state of comedy today, and what it says about us Highlights of The Bee's absurd jokes ... which ended up becoming true, which he considers absurd. Why TV shows, writers and online comedians need to skewer the foibles of Democrats and Republicans and social movements of all types.   Seth Dillon says his experience with deplatforming and censorship has placed him on the front lines of the battle for free speech in the public square. In addition to owning and writing for The Bee, Dillon travels the country to speak at conferences and college campuses about the effectiveness of humor, the "moral imperative of mockery", and the dangers of silencing competing voices. Some of his videos are posted here. The website started as a Christian satire e-publication. Dillon is in Pennsylvania next week to speak at the "Friends of the Family" Banquet of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. His presentation is Monday, November 6, at Hershey.  

Riley Gaines has been one of the prominent speakers on issues of trans-gender inclusion in women's sports. The University of Kentucky graduate put her grad school and future dental career on hold, and now travels the country to advocate for women's sports. She tells Family Life's Greg Gillispie that her message is not about personal attacks on people who transition to the opposite gender. Rather, she is standing up for safety, dignity and fairness among women and girls -- be that in single-sex locker rooms, athletic competition, and dangers when stronger trans athletes share the arena with women. Her advocacy extended beyond sports. She is concerned about men who swap genders going into women's prisons, safety and decorum in public restrooms, and the lack of truth expressed as this debate roars along. In this Family Life interview, she also previews her upcoming presentation at Hershey, Pennsylvania, on November 6 (well over 1,000 people are expected to attend). She talks about how her Christian faith has strengthened her calling. She tells how her identity from the Lord helped her face the opposition, cancellations and even a few confrontations she has experienced from those who hold other views.   Riley Gaines Barker won five SEC swimming titles and has been named an All-American 12 times. At a 2022 NCAA Championship, she tied (down to the exact 1/100th of a second) with swimmer Lia Thomas who was born male, and who shared a locker room with born-female athletes.  Thomas was awarded that trophy, despite the tie, because a meet official saw the occasion as an opportunity to support trans athletes succeeding in women's competitions. She has testified at the U.S. House and Senate, speaks to college audiences and state legislatures, and is a frequent guest on national and local media outlets. She also started a podcast on women's rights, sports, and faith. Riley Gaines commends to her supporters this report on Single-Sex Competition in American Sports in our time. For information (and tickets availability) for her keynote speech at the Pennsylvania Family Institute's Annual Banquet on Monday, November 6, go to PAFamily.org

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by offering up some storylines that played out within the political realm over the weekend. First, Dom tells that new House Speaker has been unsurprisingly attacked by the Left, but reveals that the content of their attacks are not what would've been expected, being his support of Donald Trump… instead with Left talking heads taking aim at his deep ties to his Christian faith. Then, Dom welcomes Michael Geer, Founding President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss some extensive research his organization has done into Pennsylvania spending on Transgendered care for minors. The new report, which was compiled through Right-To-Know requests, reveals that the Commonwealth has spent more than $20 million on ‘gender-affirming' care, including surgeries for minors. Geer breaks this down to a daily spending amount, and reveals the worrisome surgeries being performed on minors. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Michael Geer, Founding President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss some extensive research his organization has done into Pennsylvania spending on Transgendered care for minors. The new report, which was compiled through Right-To-Know requests, reveals that the Commonwealth has spent more than $20 million on ‘gender-affirming' care, including surgeries for minors. Geer breaks this down to a daily spending amount, and reveals the worrisome surgeries being performed on minors. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Michael Geer—Founding President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a disturbing new report which indicates that the Pennsylvania government has spent more than $20 million on gender reassignment surgeries, procedures, and drugs for minors through the state's health insurance program for children. Greer argues “Pennsylvania taxpayers are being forced to fund harmful drugs and surgeries on children, sending millions of dollars every year to carry out detrimental and irreversible procedures upon minors.” You can read the full report here: https://pafamily.org/2023/10/23/shocking-new-report-reveals-pa-government-spent-more-than-20-million-on-transgender-surgeries-and-services-for-minors/ Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizens Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 7 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is currently tied 3-3. Can the Phillies get a win and make it to the World Series? You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 During Tuesday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre was asked if the rise in oil prices, coupled with an increase in Iranian oil production, has led to Iran being able to fund proxy terror organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. Meanwhile, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said President Joe Biden deserves an “A+” for the way he has handled international conflicts.  

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/24/2023): 3:05pm- Luke Broadwater, of The New York Times, writes: “Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, on Tuesday secured his divided party's nomination to be speaker, after five rounds of secret balloting to break a deadlock that has left Congress leaderless and paralyzed for three weeks. But the narrow margin of his victory reflected that House Republicans were still deeply at odds, and a swift backlash from the right, including from former President Donald J. Trump, suggested his candidacy was in peril. Immediately following his nomination, about two dozen right-wing Republicans indicated that they did not intend to vote for Mr. Emmer on the floor, denying him the majority he would need to succeed in a vote of the full House.” Emmer won the internal Republican vote 117 to 97. You can read Broadwater's full report here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/24/us/house-speaker-vote/house-speaker-election?smid=url-share 3:15pm- In response to Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) winning the Republican nomination for House speaker, Donald Trump posted to his Truth Social account: “I have many wonderful friends wanting to be Speaker of the House, and some are truly great Warriors. RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well, is not one of them. He never respected the Power of a Trump Endorsement, or the breadth and scope of MAGA—MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! He fought me all the way, and actually spent more time defending Ilhan Omar, than he did me—He is totally out-of-touch with Republican Voters. I believe he has now learned his lesson, because he is saying that he is Pro-Trump all the way, but who can ever be sure? Has he only changed because that's what it takes to win? The Republican Party cannot take that chance, because that's not where the America First Voters are. Voting for a Globalist RINO like Tom Emmer would be a tragic mistake!” 3:20pm- On Tuesday, House majority whip Tom Emmer was selected as the next Republican nominee for speaker. However, a decade ago, Emmer was an advocate for implementing a national popular vote—ostensibly eliminating the electoral college. Does this past advocacy disqualify him from the speakership? You can watch Emmer advocate for a national popular vote to determine the presidency in an August 2011 interview with Triad Strategies: https://vimeo.com/28012929 3:35pm- Henry plays horrific return music that gets Rich even more fired up—evidently Rich doesn't like T.L.C. What terrible return music will be selected next? 3:45pm- Hans von Spakovsky— Senior Legal Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest piece in The Daily Signal, “Why is Google Protecting Harvard Defenders of Hamas Terrorism?” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/23/why-is-google-protecting-harvard-defenders-of-hamas-terrorism/ 4:05pm- On Tuesday, House majority whip Tom Emmer was selected as the next Republican nominee for speaker. However, a decade ago, Emmer was an advocate for implementing a national popular vote—ostensibly eliminating the electoral college. Does this past advocacy disqualify him from the speakership? According to reports, as many as twenty-four Republicans are unwilling to vote for Emmer on the House floor, making it unlikely he will be able to acquire the 217 votes necessary to become the next House Speaker. You can watch Emmer advocate for a national popular vote to determine the presidency in an August 2011 interview with Triad Strategies: https://vimeo.com/28012929 4:15pm- In Federalist No.10, James Madison writes: “Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires. But it could not be less folly to abolish liberty, which is essential to political life, because it nourishes faction, than it would be to wish the annihilation of air, which is essential to animal life, because it imparts to fire its destructive agency.” Madison argues against a direct democracy—concluding that a representative republic allows for factionalism without the dangerously reactive outcomes that result in governmental instability. Rich argues that Rep. Tom Emmer's past advocacy for the abolition of the electoral college moves the United States closer to the problematic direct democracy that Madison warned about. 4:35pm- BREAKING NEWS: Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN)—the latest Republican nominee to fill the vacant House speakership—has withdrawn from the process. Earlier in the day, Emmer had won the nomination 117 to 97 after five rounds of balloting. Members of the House Freedom Caucus are calling for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) to, once again, become the Republican nominee for speaker. 4:55pm- On Tuesday, Jenna Ellis—a former attorney for Donald Trump—pleaded guilty to one charge of aiding and abetting false statements and writings regarding the 2020 presidential election. In a statement to the court, Ellis explained: “In the frenetic pace, attempting to raise challenges in several states including Georgia, I failed to do my due diligence. If I knew then what I know now, I would have declined to represent Donald Trump in these post-election challenges. I look back on this whole experience with deep remorse." 5:00pm- Michael Geer—Founding President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a disturbing new report which indicates that the Pennsylvania government has spent more than $20 million on gender reassignment surgeries, procedures, and drugs for minors through the state's health insurance program for children. Greer argues “Pennsylvania taxpayers are being forced to fund harmful drugs and surgeries on children, sending millions of dollars every year to carry out detrimental and irreversible procedures upon minors.” You can read the full report here: https://pafamily.org/2023/10/23/shocking-new-report-reveals-pa-government-spent-more-than-20-million-on-transgender-surgeries-and-services-for-minors/ 5:25pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizens Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 7 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is currently tied 3-3. Can the Phillies get a win and make it to the World Series? You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 5:40pm- During Tuesday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre was asked if the rise in oil prices, coupled with an increase in Iranian oil production, has led to Iran being able to fund proxy terror organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. Meanwhile, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said President Joe Biden deserves an “A+” for the way he has handled international conflicts.   6:05pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizens Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 7 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is currently tied 3-3. Can the Phillies get a win and make it to the World Series? You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 6:30pm- While appearing on Real America's Voice, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) revealed that his investigation into Biden family foreign business deals has exposed a $200,000 loan from Jim Biden to Joe Biden. Comer notes, Joe “could not have paid that loan back.” 6:35pm- According to a report from ABC News, “Former President Donald Trump's final chief of staff in the White House, Mark Meadows, has spoken with special counsel Jack Smith's team at least three times this year, including once before a federal grand jury, which came only after Smith granted Meadows immunity to testify under oath, according to sources familiar with the matter. The sources said Meadows informed Smith's team that he repeatedly told Trump in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election that the allegations of significant voting fraud coming to them were baseless, a striking break from Trump's prolific rhetoric regarding the election.” You can read the report from Katherine Faulders, Mike Levine, and Alexander Mallin here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/chief-staff-mark-meadows-granted-immunity-tells-special/story?id=104231281 6:40pm- On Tuesday, Jenna Ellis—a former attorney for Donald Trump—pleaded guilty to one charge of aiding and abetting false statements and writings regarding the 2020 presidential election. In a statement to the court, Ellis explained: “In the frenetic pace, attempting to raise challenges in several states including Georgia, I failed to do my due diligence. If I knew then what I know now, I would have declined to represent Donald Trump in these post-election challenges. I look back on this whole experience with deep remorse." 6:50pm- 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan wrap-up The Rich Zeoli Show from Citizens Bank Park with one last preview before tonight's big Game 7 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks.

SHE SAID IT OUT LOUD  The woman who is only known to you because of her husband and who almost became President of the United States, didn't almost become the AM 1250 The Answer Jerk of the Week.   Joe Biden is building a wall even though he says  it's not needed and his communications intern, Karin Jean-Pierre was put in the position of explaining how Joe's Secretary of Homeland Security says it's needed and Joe says it's not.  Jeremy Samek, Chief of Staff for the Pennsylvania Family Institute talks about fighting for religious freedom against the kinds of people who would force a baker to decorate a cake against his will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Life's "Capital Connection" A prison escapee was taken back into custody this week, after the convicted murderer was on the lam for two weeks. This is the fourth recent prison break in Pennsylvania. The Biden administration has offered new money and 50 federal workers in response to Governor Hochul's request for help to deal with 110,000 border-crossers now in the state. DEI programs are pushing "diversity, equity, and inclusion" into mandated school curricula. These are some of the issues happening in Albany and Harrisburg this week, and you will hear commentary and analysis of current news on "Capital Connection".   Michael Geer, the president of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, and Jason McGuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, join Bob Price for our weekly roundtable on current political and cultural issues affecting residents of both states. Listen for "Capital Connection" during Friday's Family Life Noon Report (online and on the air). This feature is also posted on our news podcasts pages, accessible 24/7 for listening, subscribing, downloading or sharing.

Family Life's "Capital Connection" This week marks the "season premiere" of Capital Connection, our Friday noon News Feature with a roundtable of experts on social, cultural and political issues which affect the people of Pennsylvania, New Work, and the entire nation. Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer are back from a well-deserved summer break and they “dig deep” on the issues that matter from the state capitals of Harrisburg and Albany.  Among the topics happening this week on “Capital Connection”: Migrant crisis Marijuana Inc. How Pro-Lifers can win again at the ballot box Jason McGuire leads New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms. Michael Geer heads the Pennsylvania Family Institute. Previous roundtables with these two veteran commentators and other NY and PA opinion leaders are available from the Family Life News Podcasts page. Search for "Capital Connection".

"Faith Under Fire" Reaction continues to the Pennsylvania governor's decision to cut off state money from Real Alternatives, a network of pregnancy resource centers across the Commonwealth. Alexis Sneller, a policy analyst with the Pennsylvania Family Institute says previous governors -- Democrats and Republicans -- have been okay with those funds going to Planned Parenthood and to pro-life organizations. Sneller says Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania has extensive and expensive lobbying efforts to shut down pro-baby options and to emphasize the only option Planned Parenthood favors for women and couples who come to them: abortion. In this interview, Sneller gives her take on why Planned Parenthood has been so active in befriending the new governor and lobbying Pennsylvania's lawmakers. She also talks about what Pregnancy Resource Centers offer to women, babies and families, during pregnancy and afterwards. She also talks about current trends among the general population in the state about support for and opposition to abortion.

Dobbs case overturns Roe v. Wade -- One-Year Later This past Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.  By a 6-3 majority, the Court remanded decisions on abortion law back the state courts and state legislatures. The determination confirmed that any "right to abortion" is not a Constitutionally-mandated requirement related to privacy rights. In the year since, about half of the states have enacted some restrictions and oversight of the abortion industry, while the other half are enacting ways to help doctors end pregnancies via surgical or pharmaceutical means. For local Pennsylvania and New York perspectives on the pro-life movement a year after Dobbs, Family Life interviewed Alexis Sneller (a pro-life advocate with the Pennsylvania Family Institute in Harrisburg) and John Gramlich (board president at Caring Choices Pregnancy Centers of Rochester and Webster).              (Family Life News has also reached out to Planned Parenthood clinics in both states, for their perspectives on the anniversary of the end of Roe v. Wade.)  

"Capital Connection" It's our Friday exploration of weighty issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg. This week's discussion includes Christian watchdogs are Jason McGuire (executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms) and Dan Bartkowiak (communications director at the Pennsylvania Family Institute). Among the topics you will hear: Budget blues in Albany and Harrisburg Slave reparations study in NY Why PA taxpayers are funding sex change operations on underage kids

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 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 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/ 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. 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?

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.

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.

In this special episode, you'll hear from guest Jeremy Samek, Senior Counsel with the Independence Law Center & the Pennsylvania Family Institute. He'll give a preview on what you'll hear inside the courtroom for the Groff v. DeJoy argument. Then, we'll take you inside the Supreme Court to hear all of the proceedings. Learn more about this case >> Watch the post-argument analysis >>

Today, Dom Giordano leads off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing a decision by two radical feminist groups, who announced that they're breaking with the Biden administration and joining congressional Republicans in supporting the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which prevents biological males from competing in women's sports. Then, Dom tells of some coming results of a new report looking into accusations of anti-LGBT behavior by Central Bucks School District officials. Also, Dom reboots a conversation last week about the usage of surveillance by Police, telling that there has already been a shooting under the newly installed cameras in Philadelphia's recreational facilities. Then, Dom welcomes Dan Bartkowiak, Communications Director of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, to hear where Pennsylvania stands on recreational marijuana legalization. Bartkowiak tells of some news regarding marijuana legalization in Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal, and tells of a strong push by progressive Democrats in Harrisburg to legalize the drug for recreational use. Also, Dom and Bartkowiak discuss whether they believe legalization would pass in the State, and Dan tells us the negative implications that States who have legalized have seen. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Dan Bartkowiak, Communications Director of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, to hear where Pennsylvania stands on recreational marijuana legalization. Bartkowiak tells of some news regarding marijuana legalization in Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal, and tells of a strong push by progressive Democrats in Harrisburg to legalize the drug for recreational use. Also, Dom and Bartkowiak discuss whether they believe legalization would pass in the State, and Dan tells us the negative implications that States who have legalized have seen. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

In June 2022, the SCOTUS ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. That October, Fellowship Church partnered with the Pennsylvania Family Institute to host Life After Roe. During this event, we discussed topics from foster care and adoption, pregnancy care centers,  and mentoring young moms and dads, to advocating for good pro-life legislation and how the church community can play a bigger role in creating a culture of life. This is a recording of the event.

The Sixth Sense: Joe Biden Sees Dead People…And Disastrous Polling for Dems! The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/02/22) 3:05pm- While speaking with Mike Jerrick on FOX29, Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman said that he will, unsurprisingly, not withdraw from the race over concerns for his health. Fetterman also continued to insist he has “always been” a supporter of fracking in Pennsylvania—despite a 2018 interview where he ardently stated he opposed it. 3:15pm- McClatchy DC's David Catanese warned that voters in Pennsylvania not to expect election results in the state's U.S. Senate race right away—estimating that tallying mail-in ballot, and subsequently declaring a winner, could take several days after the election. 3:30pm- On Tuesday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg suggested that Fox News' rhetoric is at least partially responsible for the assault on Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.  3:40pm- Michael Greer—President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins the show to discuss a new report alleging that since Tom Wolf became Governor of Pennsylvania, the state has spent $16.7 million in tax-payer money on child sex reassignment surgeries. During a Pennsylvania House Hearing in 2020, a representative of the gender clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) explained there was no age limitation for gender reassignment surgery.  4:05pm- According to a report from The Boston Globe, a mere 2.4 million tons of the 51 million tons of plastic discarded in the United States annually is properly recycled. In response to the statistic, Greenpeace USA referred to recycling plastic as a “myth.” Dharna Noor writes, “many plastics that consumers think they are recycling never make it through a recycling process.” 4:15pm- While promoting her new book at London's Royal Festival Hall, climate activist Greta Thunberg suggested that the adoption of a non-Capitalist economic system is necessary to resolve the “climate crisis.”  4:35pm- During her Wednesday press briefing, White House Press Secretary said “mega MAGA Republicans” do not respect democracy—suggesting that their rhetoric leads to violence. Fox News' Peter Doocy asked Jean Pierre if the Biden administration believes Americans who vote for Republicans are a threat to democracy.  4:40pm- Despite receiving an open letter with over 600 signatures objecting to their decision, Penguin Random House has vowed to publish a book authored by Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett—scheduled to be released in 2023. According to National Review, the open letter accused Penguin Random House of “the destruction of human rights with obscene profits.” 4:50pm- In a recent opinion editorial, the Washington Post's Eric Wemple conceded the paper should have defended former New York Times editor James Bennet when he was unfairly criticized for publishing an opinion piece written by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR). 5:00pm- Linda Kearns—Attorney for the Public Interest Legal Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling that election officials can not count mail-in ballots that are incorrectly dated. Learn more about election integrity at: www.lindakearnslaw.com  5:20pm- While speaking at a Florida campaign rally for Senate candidate Val Demings and Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, Joe Biden took credit for the recent dip in gas prices—but blamed Vladimir Putin and the oil industry for price increases. 5:45pm- Polling conspiracy theorist? MSNBC's Joy Reid claimed that Republican polling firms are “flooding” polling aggregate sites like Real Clear Politics and are, consequently, misleadingly predicting a “red wave” in the November 8thmidterm elections.  5:50pm- American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten spoke at a campaign rally for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Detroit—accusing Republican of being responsible adopting policies that are against the best interests of families and, instead, in alignment with oil companies who are “gouging consumers.”  6:05pm- Bad Opinion Editorial of the Day: In “Where Will This Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s”, Politico's Joshua Zeitz outlandishly compared modern Republicans to pro-slavery Southern extremist from the 1850s—concluding that “[i]f history is a guidepost, we are on the precipice of dangerous future in which politics devolves into a contest of force rather than ideas.” 6:30pm- Tom Szymanski—New Jersey Republican State Committee Executive Director—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview the November 8th midterm elections. Is a red wave coming to New Jersey? 6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

Michael Greer—President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a new report alleging that since Tom Wolf became Governor of Pennsylvania, the state has spent $16.7 million in tax-payer money on child sex reassignment surgeries. During a Pennsylvania House Hearing in 2020, a representative of the gender clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) explained there was no age limitation for gender reassignment surgery. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- While speaking with Mike Jerrick on FOX29, Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman said that he will, unsurprisingly, not withdraw from the race over concerns for his health. Fetterman also continued to insist he has “always been” a supporter of fracking in Pennsylvania—despite a 2018 interview where he ardently stated he opposed it. 3:15pm- McClatchy DC's David Catanese warned that voters in Pennsylvania should not expect election results in the state's U.S. Senate race right away—estimating that tallying mail-in ballots, and subsequently declaring a winner, could take several days. 3:30pm- On Tuesday's episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg suggested that Fox News' rhetoric is at least partially responsible for the assault on Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.  3:40pm- Michael Greer—President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute—joins the show to discuss a new report alleging that since Tom Wolf became Governor of Pennsylvania, the state has spent $16.7 million in tax-payer money on child sex reassignment surgeries. During a Pennsylvania House Hearing in 2020, a representative of the gender clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) explained there was no age limitation for gender reassignment surgery. 

President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, Michael Geer, joined to discuss their Gubernatorial debate last week being removed by YouTube for violating their "community guidelines" and their appeal to get it back on the website with success.