Podcasts about senate homeland security

This week on the GovNavigators Show, we wrap up our two-part conversation with David Lebryk, former Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury. In Part 2, David reflects on nearly 40 years of public service, the power of leadership, and what really happens inside Treasury. He shares lessons learned and offers timely advice for today's federal workforce.Show NotesOMB Memo: Accelerating Federal Use of AIOMB Memo: Driving Efficient Acquisition of AI in the Government Derek Thompson: The Abundance AgendaEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarApril 8: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Federal Real Estate April 9: Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to vote on nominations of Scott Kupor(OPM Director) and Eric Ueland (OMB DDM) April 9: Eptura and JLL's webinar on right-sizing your federal officeApril 22: ACT-IAC's Federal Tech Market Update II   

The Department of State is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence chatbot known as StateChat, including working toward a mobile version and the ability to query internal messages called cables. That's what John Silson, director of analytics in the State Department's Center for Analytics, recently told FedScoop reporter Madison Alder during an SNG Live event on AI and Automation. During the conversation, they touched on how State is continuing to iterate on StateChat, how the department is working to maxmize adoption, the importance of context in prompting and what comes next. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reopening the deferred resignation program and also offering early retirement to eligible civilian workers as he seeks to “maximize participation.” Hegseth signed a memo on Friday, “Initiating the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative,” that was directed to senior Pentagon leadership, combatant commands, and defense agency and field activity directors. The move comes as department leaders are looking to shed civilian employees and reinvest the savings elsewhere as part of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency efforts. Hegseth said DOD is offering the deferred resignation opportunity, as well as Voluntary Early Retirement Authority, to all eligible civilian employees, noting that exemptions wil be rare. He wrote in a March 28 memo: “My intent is to maximize participation so that we can minimize the number of involuntary actions that may be required to achieve the strategic objectives.” Karen Evans, a longtime government IT official who previously held the role that preceded the creation of the federal chief information officer, was nominated last week to serve as undersecretary for management at the Department of Homeland Security. Evans, whose nomination has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined the Trump administration earlier this year as executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Evans' role at CISA was one of the most prominent cyber jobs in the federal government, leading the agency's “mission to protect and strengthen federal civilian agencies and the nation's critical infrastructure against cyber threats,” per an official description of the position. Before joining CISA, Evans spent the previous three-plus years working as the managing director of the Cyber Readiness Institute, a nonprofit geared toward educating and creating free cyber tools for small- and medium-sized businesses. For much of George W. Bush's administration, Evans served as administrator of the Office of Electronic Government and Information Technology. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- The United States Supreme Court released an unsigned 20-page opinion in TikTok, Inc. v. Garland and determined that the federal government can ban a social media application owned by a foreign country designated as a foreign adversary. The ban could occur as soon as Sunday, January 19th—though the Biden Administration has stated they will not enforce the ban and will leave the decision up to the incoming Trump Administration. According to reports, Donald Trump—who will be sworn in on the 20th—is looking to save the app, potentially via an executive order or a partial sale of the company. Trump, according to The Washington Post, is also considering adopting “Project Texas” which would provide the U.S. government with a “kill switch” for TikTok should the app violate norms. 3:30pm- On Friday, Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. During the hearing, Noem emphasized that the U.S. Southern border is not secure and that, under her leadership, she would work to find the 300,000 undocumented migrant children that have gone missing during the Biden Administration. 3:40pm- Matt argues that, if confirmed, Pete Hegseth would become the most handsome Secretary of Defense in U.S. history! He's certainly better looking than Henry Knox, for example…right?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/17/2025): 3:05pm- The United States Supreme Court released an unsigned 20-page opinion in TikTok, Inc. v. Garland and determined that the federal government can ban a social media application owned by a foreign country designated as a foreign adversary. The ban could occur as soon as Sunday, January 19th—though the Biden Administration has stated they will not enforce the ban and will leave the decision up to the incoming Trump Administration. According to reports, Donald Trump—who will be sworn in on the 20th—is looking to save the app, potentially via an executive order or a partial sale of the company. Trump, according to The Washington Post, is also considering adopting “Project Texas” which would provide the U.S. government with a “kill switch” for TikTok should the app violate norms. 3:30pm- On Friday, Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. During the hearing, Noem emphasized that the U.S. Southern border is not secure and that, under her leadership, she would work to find the 300,000 undocumented migrant children that have gone missing during the Biden Administration. 3:40pm- Matt argues that, if confirmed, Pete Hegseth would become the most handsome Secretary of Defense in U.S. history! He's certainly better looking than Henry Knox, for example…right? 4:05pm- On Friday, the United States Supreme Court released an unsigned 20-page opinion in TikTok, Inc. v. Garland which will allow for the federal government to create a nation-wide TikTok ban. Should the ban take effect, the social media application will no longer be available in Apple or Android stores—though, users who already have the app on their phone will be able to access the platform. Interestingly, without updates the app's performance and security features will degrade over time—making it especially susceptible to hacks. Isn't the ban supposed to prevent a nefarious actor from gaining access to sensitive personal data? 4:30pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview Monday's inauguration! Why is it being moved indoors? You can find Kerns at: www.lindakernslaw.com. 5:00pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Inauguration Day, his decision to develop an anti-DEI consulting firm, and a New York Times article documenting a woman's romantic relationship with ChatGPT! 5:35pm- Dr. Victoria Coates——Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 6:05pm- While appearing on Stephen Colbert's late night show, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed her experience with magic mushrooms during a recent visit to China. 6:10pm- Why can't President Biden pronounce “Ozempic”? 6:30pm- REPLAY: On Friday, the United States Supreme Court released an unsigned 20-page opinion in TikTok, Inc. v. Garland which will allow for the federal government to create a nation-wide TikTok ban. Should the ban take effect, the social media application will no longer be available in Apple or Android stores—though, users who already have the app on their phone will be able to access the platform. Interestingly, without updates the app's performance and security features will degrade over time—making it especially susceptible to hacks. Isn't the ban supposed to prevent a nefarious actor from gaining access to sensitive personal data?

In this episode, Jack Cable, Senior Technical Advisor at CISA, discusses the agency's role in securing the technology ecosystem, particularly focusing on open source software security. Jack explains what CISA is, its mission to protect critical infrastructure, and the significance of the 'Secure by Design' initiative. The conversation covers the collaboration efforts with the open source community, resources available for developers, and the importance of integrating security into software development. Jack also shares his personal journey into cybersecurity and emphasizes empowering developers to enhance security measures from the start. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 What is CISA? 01:26 CISA's Mission and Mandate 02:51 CISA's Role in Open Source Security 03:55 Collaborations and Initiatives 05:18 Open Source as Critical Infrastructure 07:11 Secure by Design and Developer Resources 10:41 Jack Cable's Journey into Cybersecurity 12:52 Empowering the Open Source Community 17:11 Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Security Communities 19:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Resources: Secure by Design CISA on Open Source Security Guest: Jack Cable is a Senior Technical Advisor at CISA, where he helps lead the agency's work on open source software security and Secure by Design. At CISA, Jack authored CISA's Open Source Software Security Roadmap and has co-led community efforts to standardize the security of package repositories. Prior to that, Jack worked as a TechCongress Fellow for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, advising Chairman Gary Peters on cybersecurity policy, including election security and open source software security. There, Jack was the principal author of the Securing Open Source Software Act. He previously worked as a Security Architect at Krebs Stamos Group. Jack also served as an Election Security Technical Advisor at CISA, where he created Crossfeed, a pilot to scan election assets nationwide. Jack is a top bug bounty hacker, having identified over 350 vulnerabilities in hundreds of companies. After placing first in the Hack the Air Force bug bounty challenge, he began working at the Pentagon's Defense Digital Service. Jack holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and has published academic research on election security, ransomware, and cloud security.

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services Committees, joined to discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, including the storm surge, extensive damage, and tragic loss of life. He applauded FEMA for "clearly being committed" to partnering in relief efforts. Scott also touched on the millions being invested by Democrats to defeat him in his upcoming Senate race, noting that his opponent, Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, is a radical leftist aligned with "the Squad." Lastly, Scott highlighted Kamala Harris' inability to discuss issues coherently, pointing out how Democrats are focusing on attacks against Trump's character and golf game instead of addressing his policies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27, 2024 ~ The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released a report on the Secret Service's failure in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump earlier this summer. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with U.S. Senator Gary Peters, chair of the committee, about the details in the report, and if the funding bill provides enough security for the presidential candidates.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/25/2024): 3:05pm- Senate Releases Report on Trump Assassination Attempt. Victor Nava and Josh Christenson of The New York Post write: “The Secret Service agent in charge of Donald Trump's July 13 rally in Butler, Pa., was made aware of ‘credible intelligence' of a threat against the former president—but didn't pass it along to her supervisor or others planning security for the event, a Senate report on the assassination attempt found. The 94-page report on the shooting, released Wednesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, determined that the Secret Service's lead advance agent for the Trump rally wrote in a security planning document that there was ‘no adverse intelligence' concerning the 45th president's visit to Butler—despite being notified of an unspecified threat. Furthermore, the lead agent told Senate investigators that she notified the special agent in charge (SAIC) of the Secret Service's Pittsburgh field office about the “credible intelligence” before the rally—but he claims that never happened.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/lead-secret-service-agent-at-trumps-butler-rally-knew-of-credible-intelligence-of-threat-but-didnt-raise-alarm-senate-report-finds/ 3:15pm- Secret Service Agent Called Toll-Free Drone Hotline Before Assassination Attempt. Michael Ruiz and David Spunt of Fox News write: “A preliminary report on the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Trump from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ripped into newly revealed missteps that went into the Secret Service's planning and execution of security at the event during which a spectator was killed, two others were seriously wounded and the GOP candidate was struck on the ear. Among the key failures, an agent inexperienced with drone equipment called a toll-free tech support hotline for help after a request ahead of time for additional unmanned assets was denied, according to a preliminary summary of findings made public Wednesday. According to the committee, he had just an hour of informal training with the device.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-assassination-attempt-inexperienced-secret-service-agent-flying-drone-called-toll-free-number-help 3:40pm- Lara Trump— Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the Senate's 94-page report documenting Secret Service failures leading up to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, PA. PLUS while campaigning in Indiana, Pennsylvania earlier this week the former president talked about cooking French fries at McDonald's. Lara jokes that no one will cook crispier fries than her father-in-law—and that he is undoubtedly the candidate of choice for hamburger lovers! 3:50pm- Why isn't Rich streaming on YouTube? He has an unsightly swollen eye! Is it shingles? Is it pink eye? Who knows! But it's definitely not something the audience wants to look at for several hours. 4:05pm- On Wednesday, Kamala Harris delivered a speech at The Economic Club of Pittsburgh—where she wore a $60k Tiffany's necklace while discussing her ability to relate to the middle class. 4:10pm- On Wednesday night, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will take part in an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle. While appearing on HBO's Real Time, Ruhle revealed she'll be voting for Harris and believes Donald Trump is unfit to serve—so, obviously this interview will be fair and objective… 4:40pm- House Investigating If Zelensky Trip Was Intended To Benefit Kamala Campaign. Haley Strack of National Review reports: “Republicans on the House Oversight Committee launched an investigation on Wednesday to determine if the Biden administration misused taxpayer dollars to fly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the U.S. to benefit Kamala Harris's pr ...

The Secret Service has been refusing to cooperate with a Senate investigation of the Butler, PA, Trump assassination attempt, according to a preliminary report released yesterday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.  Also in this episode:   What have congressional investigators learned about Tim Walz's China ties?  Nuclear rhetoric between Russia and Ukraine ... The post Secret Service not Cooperating with Investigation appeared first on The New American.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- New Jersey Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn—Representing New Jersey's 13th Legislative District, part of Monmouth County—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the importance of protecting free speech for healthcare professionals. 6:15pm- On Wednesday night, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will take part in an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle. While appearing on HBO's Real Time, Ruhle revealed she'll be voting for Harris and believes Donald Trump is unfit to serve—so, obviously this interview will be fair and objective… 6:30pm- Senate Releases Report on Trump Assassination Attempt. Victor Nava and Josh Christenson of The New York Post write: “The Secret Service agent in charge of Donald Trump's July 13 rally in Butler, Pa., was made aware of ‘credible intelligence' of a threat against the former president—but didn't pass it along to her supervisor or others planning security for the event, a Senate report on the assassination attempt found. The 94-page report on the shooting, released Wednesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, determined that the Secret Service's lead advance agent for the Trump rally wrote in a security planning document that there was ‘no adverse intelligence' concerning the 45th president's visit to Butler—despite being notified of an unspecified threat. Furthermore, the lead agent told Senate investigators that she notified the special agent in charge (SAIC) of the Secret Service's Pittsburgh field office about the “credible intelligence” before the rally—but he claims that never happened.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/lead-secret-service-agent-at-trumps-butler-rally-knew-of-credible-intelligence-of-threat-but-didnt-raise-alarm-senate-report-finds/ 6:40pm- Secret Service Agent Called Toll-Free Drone Hotline Before Assassination Attempt. Michael Ruiz and David Spunt of Fox News write: “A preliminary report on the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Trump from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ripped into newly revealed missteps that went into the Secret Service's planning and execution of security at the event during which a spectator was killed, two others were seriously wounded and the GOP candidate was struck on the ear. Among the key failures, an agent inexperienced with drone equipment called a toll-free tech support hotline for help after a request ahead of time for additional unmanned assets was denied, according to a preliminary summary of findings made public Wednesday. According to the committee, he had just an hour of informal training with the device.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-assassination-attempt-inexperienced-secret-service-agent-flying-drone-called-toll-free-number-help

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Senate Releases Report on Trump Assassination Attempt. Victor Nava and Josh Christenson of The New York Post write: “The Secret Service agent in charge of Donald Trump's July 13 rally in Butler, Pa., was made aware of ‘credible intelligence' of a threat against the former president—but didn't pass it along to her supervisor or others planning security for the event, a Senate report on the assassination attempt found. The 94-page report on the shooting, released Wednesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, determined that the Secret Service's lead advance agent for the Trump rally wrote in a security planning document that there was ‘no adverse intelligence' concerning the 45th president's visit to Butler—despite being notified of an unspecified threat. Furthermore, the lead agent told Senate investigators that she notified the special agent in charge (SAIC) of the Secret Service's Pittsburgh field office about the “credible intelligence” before the rally—but he claims that never happened.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/lead-secret-service-agent-at-trumps-butler-rally-knew-of-credible-intelligence-of-threat-but-didnt-raise-alarm-senate-report-finds/ 3:15pm- Secret Service Agent Called Toll-Free Drone Hotline Before Assassination Attempt. Michael Ruiz and David Spunt of Fox News write: “A preliminary report on the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Trump from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ripped into newly revealed missteps that went into the Secret Service's planning and execution of security at the event during which a spectator was killed, two others were seriously wounded and the GOP candidate was struck on the ear. Among the key failures, an agent inexperienced with drone equipment called a toll-free tech support hotline for help after a request ahead of time for additional unmanned assets was denied, according to a preliminary summary of findings made public Wednesday. According to the committee, he had just an hour of informal training with the device.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-assassination-attempt-inexperienced-secret-service-agent-flying-drone-called-toll-free-number-help 3:40pm- Lara Trump— Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to the Senate's 94-page report documenting Secret Service failures leading up to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, PA. PLUS while campaigning in Indiana, Pennsylvania earlier this week the former president talked about cooking French fries at McDonald's. Lara jokes that no one will cook crispier fries than her father-in-law—and that he is undoubtedly the candidate of choice for hamburger lovers! 3:50pm- Why isn't Rich streaming on YouTube? He has an unsightly swollen eye! Is it shingles? Is it pink eye? Who knows! But it's definitely not something the audience wants to look at for several hours.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 09-25-24 (7:05am) Rick Manning, President of Americans for Limited Government, joins us to talk about government spending, the current CR situation, and the SAVE Act.  (https://getliberty.org/) (@rmanning 957) (@LimitGovt)  Sign up for their newsletter here: (https://dailytorch.com/)   (7:20am) Is your car listening to you? The answer is yes, and it's been doing it for a long time. We discuss the technology and review the audio from a short video by Reason magazine. Remember Knight Rider on NBC back in the '80s? Michael Knight was the series protagonist and he drove KITT, the Knight Rider Pontiac Trans Am, while he was fighting crime. One of the show's big twists was that KITT was enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) and could speak. KITT became one of the most famous TV cars of the 1980s. And KITT said you're an "acceptable human."    (7:35am) Cherise Trump, Executive Director of Speech First, joins us to talk about fighting DEI indoctrination on campuses nationwide.  (https://speechfirst.org/)  (https://speechfirst.org/staff/cherise-trump/) (@cherisetrump)  Check out Cherise's "Well Said" podcasts where she discusses free speech, higher education, and American culture: https://speechfirst.org/well-said-podcast/   (7:50am) The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued their report on the multiple failures by the Secret Service in Butler, Pa. Story here: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4898131-secret-service-fails-trump-rally/   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Welcome to today's episode of Clearing The Haze, where we unpack the latest developments affecting employers, employees, and the regulations that shape modern workplaces. Today we're diving into the controversial DOOBIE Act, passed by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. This bill prevents federal agencies from using past marijuana use to deny employment or security clearances.   But is this an evolution in hiring practices, or a forced policy shift that leaves employers on shaky ground? Let's explore how the DOOBIE Act impacts employers, job seekers, and the dynamics of workplace security."  

The annual Congressional Hackathon is Thursday, and ahead of it, FedScoop is reporting that two of the five top recommendations from last year's event have been implemented and others are on their way to being realized. Steve Dwyer, senior director for innovation at the House Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, told FedScoop that the two completed and now implemented projects are an internal unified House calendar that was launched in July and an internal social media tracking tool that was announced in recent weeks by the CAO to compare lawmakers' social media statistics. A bipartisan House bill aimed at improving customer service interactions with government technology breezed through a key Senate panel Wednesday, putting it one step closer to becoming law. The Government Service Delivery Improvement Act passed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee by an 11-0 tally, setting it up for a vote before the full chamber. The bill, first introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., and William Timmons, R-S.C. in the House last October, passed that chamber in May. The legislation tasks agency heads with designating a senior official to oversee service delivery improvements and charges the Office of Management and Budget with choosing a senior official to coordinate governmentwide efforts on the issue.

Our final guest of the day was Rick Scott, Senator from Florida and a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services committees. Sen. Scott joined the show and discussed the Harris-Walz ticket and many of their radical policies. As a business owner, Senator Scott shared how Harris' new price control plans will continue to fuel inflation and cause product shortage concerns. Finally, Senator Scott shared some insights into his own senate race and his predictions for the presidential election as November quickly approaches. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With dueling campaign ads and competing rally locations, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump roll out new strategies to contrast each other. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden says he's involved in a key part of the Harris campaign. The Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees held a joint hearing on Tuesday to examine the security failure leading to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. A Chinese doping scandal looms over the Olympic games. U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to hold the Chinese regime accountable for its players who test positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel faces new attacks on its northern front. How is the U.S. responding? What does this mean for a possible cease-fire? And who was ultimately responsible for the attack? ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). HSGAC will hold a hearing with the Secret Service and FBI to discuss the oversight that led to an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, leaving him mere centimeters from losing his life.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 26th Publish Date:  July 26th             From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, July 26th and Happy 81st Birthday to Mick Jagger. ***07.26.24 – BIRTHDAY – MICK JAGGER*** I'm  and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett Leaders Push Back Against State Superintendent's AP African American Studies Decision Gwinnett Schools Down To 20 Teacher Vacancies Gwinnett Police Searching for Killer Of Lawrenceville Man Found Dead In His Truck All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: M.O.G.   STORY 1: Gwinnett Leaders Push Back Against State Superintendent's AP African-American Studies Decision Mallory Fannin and other teachers at Central Gwinnett High School were preparing to offer Advanced Placement African-American Studies this fall when State School Superintendent Richard Woods decided against state funding for the course. This decision, announced days before the school year starts, has sparked backlash from Gwinnett County officials and education advocates. They argue that excluding the AP course undermines students' representation and educational opportunities. Critics, including state lawmakers and local board members, argue the move aligns with recent laws restricting the teaching of certain concepts. The decision could influence upcoming elections, highlighting the broader debate over educational content and representation. STORY 2: Gwinnett Schools Down To 20 Teacher Vacancies   With the 2024-2025 school year starting on August 5, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has 20 teacher vacancies, a significant improvement from past years. GCPS Chief Human Resources Officer Cathy Hardin reported this is the lowest number of vacancies seen pre-school opening in years. The district, which had 71 vacancies in mid-July, has filled about 1,500 new teaching positions and hired 98% of its 2023-2024 student teachers. Additionally, all bus driver positions are filled, positioning GCPS as a leader in staffing compared to other districts. STORY 3: Gwinnett Police Searching For Killer Of Lawrenceville Man Found Dead In His Truck Gwinnett County police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in the murder of 40-year-old Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez from Lawrenceville. Rodriguez was reported missing on July 1 by his wife, and his body was discovered in his truck on July 3. Police have released photos of a Hispanic male suspect in his 20s or 30s with a slim build, last seen walking on Bethesda Church Road near Hidden Dr. Anyone with information is urged to contact GCPD at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) for potential rewards.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: Grayson grad-now in the NFL- reunites with surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Owen Pappoe, now a linebacker for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, first faced significant injury challenges in high school when he tore his left hip labrum during a game in 2016. Despite initial fears and the need for hip surgery in early 2017, Pappoe made a swift recovery, thanks to his dedication and superior athletic conditioning. He later surprised his surgeon, Dr. Cliff Willimon, with a visit to thank him for his care. Pappoe also gave back to the community by visiting young patients at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, driven by his own family's experience with sickle cell disease. As he prepares for his second NFL season, Pappoe is focused on improving and contributing both on and off the field. STORY 5: Gwinnett County receives 31 national achievement awards   Gwinnett County has set a new record by earning 31 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for implemented programs in 2023, exceeding last year's total of 22. This is the highest number of awards the county has achieved in more than 50 years. Among the honored programs are the Affordable Housing Development Fund, Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, and the Veteran and Family Services Center. The county also received the Best in Category Award for the Harvest Gwinnett Community Garden Ambassador Program, which promotes community involvement and addresses food insecurity through gardening. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson highlighted the county's dedication to providing innovative and responsive services to its residents.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: INGLES 1   STORY 6:   Pesticides Can Equal Smoking in Hiking Risks for Cancer   Recent research indicates that living in agricultural areas with high pesticide use may pose a greater cancer risk than smoking, particularly for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and bladder cancer. The study, led by Isain Zapata from Rocky Vista University, highlights that the combined effects of multiple pesticides significantly increase cancer risk. The analysis, published on July 25, 2024, utilized data from the US Geological Survey on 69 common pesticides to estimate lifetime cancer risks. Findings show that exposure to this "pesticide cocktail" can surpass the cancer risks associated with smoking, especially in farming regions like the Midwest. STORY 7: Ossoff's bill banning stock trading by members of Congress clears Senate committee   U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's bill to ban stock trading by members of Congress has advanced, clearing the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, requires Congress members, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stock holdings in a blind trust, with fines up to their salary for violations. Ossoff argues this reform is crucial to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure fairness, given Congress members' access to non-public information. Despite bipartisan support, the bill faces challenges in the Senate and House, but enjoys broad public backing. Ossoff aims for a Senate vote before November's Election Day.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 2 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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The Boeing 737 Max line of airplanes has been in the news often in the last 5 years after two fatal plane crashes and a door plug flew off a plane mid-flight, but Boeing's recklessness extends far beyond the 737 Max. In this episode, hear testimony from whistleblowers, engineering experts, and government regulators during recent Congressional investigations into Boeing's prioritization of its stock price over our safety. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes Boeing's Ongoing Problems Mike Bedigan. July 10, 2024. The Independent. July 10, 2024. Federal Aviation Administration. Noa Halff. July 9, 2024. The Daily Mail. March 8, 2024. NBC Bay Area. Tom Vacar and Zak Sos. March 7, 2024. KTVU FOX 2. NASA Starliner AP. June 29, 2024. NPR. Kenneth Chang. June 5, 2024. The New York Times. Kenneth Chang. March 6, 2020. The New York Times. Ties to US Government Defense Edward Carver. May 29, 2024. Truthout. Yeganeh Torbati and Aaron Gregg. November 25, 2020. The Washington Post. Lobbying OpenSecrets. OpenSecrets. Alaska Airlines Door Plug Blowout Simon Scarr et al. January 11, 2024. Reuters. FAA “Oversight” Marc Warren and Paul Alp. February 1, 2024. Adams and Reese LLP. Deferred Prosecution Agreement January 7, 2021. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. Boeing Guilty Plea David Koenig and Alanna Durkin Richer. July 9, 2024. AP News. Joel Rose. July 9, 2024. NPR. David Dayen. July 3, 2024. The American Prospect. Stock Buybacks Stock Buybacks History. Boeing Orders Boeing. John Barnett Mike Bedigan. June 18, 2024. The Independent. Theo Leggett. March 11, 2024. BBC News. May 4, 2021. United States Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges. Staying Safe on Planes Peter Weber. January 8, 2015. The Week. Harold Maass. January 8, 2015. The Week. Charles W. Bryant. Nd. Mapquest Travel. McDonnell Douglas Merger James Surowiecki. January 15, 2024. The Atlantic. Natasha Frost. January 3, 2020. Quartz. Laws Audio Sources June 18, 2024 Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Witnesses: David Calhoun, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Boeing Company June 13, 2024 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Witnesses: , Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration April 17, 2024 Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Witnesses: Sam Salehpour, Current Quality Engineer, Boeing Ed Pierson, Executive Director, The Foundation for Aviation Safety, Former Boeing Manager Joe Jacobsen, Aerospace Engineer and Technical Advisor to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, Former FAA Engineer Dr. Shawn Pruchnicki, Professional Practice Assistant Professor of Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University April 17, 2024 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Witnesses: Dr. Javier de Luis, Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dr. Tracy Dillinger, Manager for Safety Culture and Human Factors, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dr. Najmedin Meshkati, Professor, University of Southern California, Aviation Safety and Security Program March 6, 2024 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Witnesses: Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board Bloomberg Originals March 12, 2020 June 4, 2019 Music by Editing Production Assistance

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Senator from Florida and a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services committees, joined the Guy Benson Show to discuss the recent attempted assassination of former President Trump. During the interview, Senator Scott addressed concerns about a perceived lack of accountability within the Secret Service leadership following the incident, and he also spoke about his personal commitment, having donated $50,000 to support the family of the civilian who tragically died in the attempt. Sen. Scott and Benson also discussed Scott's own race in the Senate and his opinion on Trump's VP pick, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) , Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services, joined the Guy Benson Show and guest host Harry Hurley to discuss the Donald Trump immunity case. The SCOTUS ruled on the case today, and former President Trump was ruled to have partial immunity while carrying out presidential duties. Sen. Scott and Hurley also discuss the latest on Biden's mental acuity and his critics that are calling on him to step down as the Democratic nominee. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Families of people who died on Boeing jets are renewing their calls for criminal prosecution of the company after Boeing's CEO appeared before Congress this week. The families are asking the Justice Department to fine Boeing the maximum – 24 billion dollars – for the dual 737 Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019.  The letter to the DOJ comes the day after Boeing's David Calhoun testified before on a series of safety lapses and whistleblower complaints at the company.  The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing was the first time Calhoun had faced lawmakers since the door plug of a MAX 9 ripped off an Alaska Airlines plane back in January. Members of congress have already heard from a bevy of whistleblowers, as well aviation and engineering safety experts testifying on what's gone wrong at the company. Tuesday's hearing was a rare instance of bipartisan agreement on the Hill:  Calhoun faced the heat from Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Guest: Richard Aboulafia, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coast Guard's failure to provide Congress with sufficient information regarding the service's handling of sexual assault cases points to a “continuing culture of cover-up,” lawmakers said Tuesday during a highly-anticipated congressional hearing on the Coast Guard's investigation of sexual misconduct at the service's academy.Last year, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee requested all records related to Operation Fouled Anchor, the Coast Guard's internal investigation of sexual assault cases at the Coast Guard Academy. Lawmakers said the records provided to Congress are highly redacted and include a large number of duplicates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Coast Guard's failure to provide Congress with sufficient information regarding the service's handling of sexual assault cases points to a “continuing culture of cover-up,” lawmakers said Tuesday during a highly-anticipated congressional hearing on the Coast Guard's investigation of sexual misconduct at the service's academy. Last year, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee requested all records related to Operation Fouled Anchor, the Coast Guard's internal investigation of sexual assault cases at the Coast Guard Academy. Lawmakers said the records provided to Congress are highly redacted and include a large number of duplicates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden's Immigration Executive Order From Capitol Hill to the Southern border, there's mixed reaction to the newest immigration policy from the Biden administration protecting undocumented spouses from deportation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Wildfires In The West Nearly two-dozen wildfires are burning in the West, where one person died in New Mexico and the majority of the blazes in California. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.     Trump Wisconsin Rally Former President Donald Trump is addressing reports about his feelings toward the City of Milwaukee ahead of next month's Republican National Convention. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Primaries In Three States Primaries were held in three states on Tuesday. In one of the most-watched races, Bob Good, who chairs the conservative House Freedom Caucus will likely face a recount in a too-close-to call matchup with John McGuire, who had the support of both Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump.      Willie Mays Passes Away The baseball world has lost a legend as one of the most electrifying players in history has passed away.      Colorado Shooter's Long Prison Term The shooter who killed five people in a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub faced a judge and learned his fate. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Trouble For Timberlake A pop music superstar spent a night in jail after being arrested for DWI.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     America's Heatwave Record breaking heat continues to be felt from the Central US to the Northeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the impact on 20 states and tens of millions of Americans.     Senators Grill Boeing's CEO The head of Boeing sitting on the hot seat in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee to answer questions about the company's safety record. John Stolnis has more from Capitol Hill.    Remembering Willie Mays He was one of baseball's most electrifying players ever. Willie Mays, who played in 24 All-Star Games and hit 660 career home runs has passed away. Ben Thomas looks back at his groundbreaking career.    Illegal Immigrant Rapist Captured It's being called street justice in New York City. An illegal immigrant suspected of the rape of a 13-year-old girl was tracked down by neighborhood residents and held for police. Sue Aller has the story.    Gag Order Remains A judge said no to lawyers for Donald Trump in an attempt to get his gag order lifted in his hush money case.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Megachurch Pastor Quits The pastor of a Texas megachurch has left his position following disturbing sexual abuse allegations. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Another Major Recall There's another large car recall. Here's correspondent Rita Foley.     Tech News Adobe is being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly making it too difficult for subscribers to cancel their annual fees for photoshop and other programs. Here's tech correspondent Chuck Palm.    Finally   There are a number of programs on TV and streaming for viewing to commemorate Juneteenth today. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 06-19-24 Today is Juneteenth. We discuss the holiday which commemorates the abolition of slavery when folks in Galveston, TX, were told that they were now free. That follows the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Story here: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/the-beginners-guide-to-celebrating-juneteenth/3644861/ MORNING NEWS DUMP: The 3 library branches threatened with closure in St. Charles County will remain open. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-charles-county-libraries-to-remain-open-after-threat-of-closure/ Senior citizens in St. Charles County have just under 2 weeks to apply to have their property tax bills frozen. Deadline is June 30. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on Tuesday looking into the "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence." Story here: https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2024/06/19/its-now-permissible-to-entertain-the-lab-leak-theory-even-in-democrat-helmed-congressional-committees-n2175666 Once again, the Biden administration ignores the law and announces the launch of a new parole program to provide support for illegal aliens who are married to U.S. citizens. This initiative seeks to bypass immigration policies by offering benefits typically reserved for legal immigrants. Story here: https://dallasexpress.com/state/gov-abbott-responds-to-bidens-mass-amnesty-policy/ The state of Kansas considers luring the KC Chiefs and Royals to their side of the border. Governor Laura Kelly appears certain to sign the bill and approve the incentives and bonds. Farewell to baseball legend Willie Mays. He was 93. Story here: https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-legend-willie-mays-dies-at-93-005517007.html? Cardinals lost to the Marlins in Miami 9-8 in 10 innings. They'll wrap up the 3-game series this afternoon and then play Thursday night in Birmingham, Alabama, where MLB is paying tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in the United States and the site of the final Negro League World Series in October of 1948. It's the place where Willie Mays is from and it's the ballpark where he began his storied career in professional baseball as a 17-year-old with the Birmingham Black Barons that same year. TV coverage will be on FOX. Story on Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants at Rickwood Field in Alabama is here: https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-at-rickwood-field-game-will-celebrate-willie-mays We continue our discussion from 7:50am regarding a survey about annoying and rude travel habits at airports and on planes! Story here: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/18/nj-airplane-etiquette-survey/74123033007/ Farewell to baseball legend Willie Mays. He was 93. Story here: https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-legend-willie-mays-dies-at-93-005517007.html? NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 06-19-24 The 3 library branches threatened with closure in St. Charles County will remain open. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-charles-county-libraries-to-remain-open-after-threat-of-closure/ Farewell to baseball legend Willie Mays. He was 93. Story here: https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-legend-willie-mays-dies-at-93-005517007.html? Today is Juneteenth...we discuss the holiday which commemorates the abolition of slavery when folks in Galveston, TX, were told that they were now free. That follows the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Story here: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/the-beginners-guide-to-celebrating-juneteenth/3644861/ Bonner Cohen, from the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and the National Center for Public Policy Research, talks about local laws that are being imposed on other jurisdictions. Bonner's column here: https://www.cfact.org/2024/06/05/red-state-ags-sue-blue-states-for-imposing-climate-extremism-everywhere/ MORNING NEWS DUMP: The 3 library branches threatened with closure in St. Charles County will remain open. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-charles-county-libraries-to-remain-open-after-threat-of-closure/ Senior citizens in St. Charles County have just under 2 weeks to apply to have their property tax bills frozen. Deadline is June 30. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on Tuesday looking into the "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence." Story here: https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2024/06/19/its-now-permissible-to-entertain-the-lab-leak-theory-even-in-democrat-helmed-congressional-committees-n2175666 Once again, the Biden administration ignores the law and announces the launch of a new parole program to provide support for illegal aliens who are married to U.S. citizens. This initiative seeks to bypass immigration policies by offering benefits typically reserved for legal immigrants. Story here: https://dallasexpress.com/state/gov-abbott-responds-to-bidens-mass-amnesty-policy/ The state of Kansas considers luring the KC Chiefs and Royals to their side of the border. Governor Laura Kelly appears certain to sign the bill and approve the incentives and bonds. Farewell to baseball legend Willie Mays. He was 93. Story here: https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-legend-willie-mays-dies-at-93-005517007.html? Cardinals lost to the Marlins in Miami 9-8 in 10 innings. They'll wrap up the 3-game series this afternoon and then play Thursday night in Birmingham, Alabama, where MLB is paying tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in the United States and the site of the final Negro League World Series in October of 1948. It's the place where Willie Mays is from and it's the ballpark where he began his storied career in professional baseball as a 17-year-old with the Birmingham Black Barons that same year. TV coverage will be on FOX. Story on Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants at Rickwood Field in Alabama is here: https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-at-rickwood-field-game-will-celebrate-willie-mays NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Armed Services committees, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the latest on Trump's trial in New York and why Senator Scott made an appearance at Trump's trial on Thursday.  Sen. Rick Scott also addresses his opponent, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, and her accusation that he skipped votes to go speak at Trump's NY trial. Benson and Scott also discuss Scott's own Senate race in Florida and the state of the race for 2024 as a whole. Finally, Benson and Sen. Scott also discuss Biden's recent threats to withhold funding on Israel. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Postal Service is seeing problems with on-time delivery of mail and packages in areas where the agency is implementing its network modernization plans.Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS is seeing issues with on-time delivery in regions where USPS is opening massive new facilities meant to streamline local operations.DeJoy told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he's still “optimistic about the changes,” and expects service to stabilize in impacted regions by this summer.“The road to success will not be a straight, easy path. Rather, it will be a series of accomplishments, struggles and recoveries that will be uncomfortable at times,” DeJoy told the committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postal Service is seeing problems with on-time delivery of mail and packages in areas where the agency is implementing its network modernization plans. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS is seeing issues with on-time delivery in regions where USPS is opening massive new facilities meant to streamline local operations. DeJoy told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he's still “optimistic about the changes,” and expects service to stabilize in impacted regions by this summer. “The road to success will not be a straight, easy path. Rather, it will be a series of accomplishments, struggles and recoveries that will be uncomfortable at times,” DeJoy told the committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal News Network Reporter Jory Heckman joins Bob to discuss the April 16, 2024, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee postal oversight hearing, at which Postmaster General DeJoy, USPS Board of Governors Chair Martinez, PRC Chair Kubayanda and Postal IG Hull testified about the implementation of the "Delivering for America" plan. The committee focused on the impact that plan had on postal performance and finances. Jory covers the "postal beat" for the Federal News Network, which is picked up nationwide.   On behalf of the approximately 47,000 postal supervisors, supervisors and postmasters represented by NAPS, NAPS President Ivan Butts provided testimony that was included for the record. 

In a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Department of Homeland Security DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, condemning him for repeatedly lying to Congress and willfully implementing President Biden's open-border policies that have caused growing numbers of Americans to die at the hands of illegal immigrants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/18/2024): 3:05pm- After being dismissed as a potential juror in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, a New York City resident spoke with MSNBC where she said that Trump “looked less orange” in person. She also added he looked “bored” in the courtroom. 3:10pm- On Wednesday, the Senate concluded its impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas—dismissing the charges. The House voted in favor of impeaching Mayorkas earlier this year. From the floor of the Senate, Sen. Mike Lee argued that the chamber's Democratic leadership did not take the proceedings seriously, setting a terrible precedent. 3:20pm- While testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas blamed “extreme weather conditions”—leading to devastated communities—for massive amounts of unlawful migration at the U.S. Southern border. During one notable exchange, Sen. Josh Hawley accused Mayorkas' department of illegally paroling the migrant that ultimately ended up killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia. 3:30pm- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained ballot access in Michigan. Could this derail President Joe Biden's chances of winning the crucial swing state? 3:40pm- Kassay Akiva of The Daily Wire writes: “The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI), Irsa Hirsi, was suspended from Barnard College for taking part in the anti-Israel protests at its partner school, Columbia University, she announced in a social media post….Hirsi admitted that she took part in the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,' which consists of protesters with tents occupying part of the university's campus, a violation of school rules.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-suspends-ilhan-omars-daughter-for-participating-in-anti-israel-protest-at-columbia 3:50pm- In his most recent Wall Street Journal editorial, Daniel Henninger writes: “Allow me to identify who saved the people of Israel last weekend from Iran's missile barrage: Ronald Reagan. In 1983, President Reagan in a televised speech proposed what he called the Strategic Defense Initiative. Its core idea was that the U.S. would build defense systems that could shoot down nuclear-armed ballistic missiles, then expected to be fired by the Soviet Union at the U.S. mainland…By universal acclamation, the hero of last weekend was Israel's missile-defense systems. The world watched in real time Saturday night as Reagan's commitment to shooting down missiles protected Israel's population from the more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles fired by Iran and its proxies at cities across Israel.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ronald-reagan-just-saved-israel-iran-missile-defense-7c6847d1?mod=opinion_lead_pos9 4:05pm- Karoline Leavitt—National Press Secretary for the 2024 Trump Campaign—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Donald Trump's recent visit to a bodega in New York City where a large crowd gathered and chanted “we want Trump.” Plus, Leavitt notes that Donald Trump has an upcoming event in Wildwood, New Jersey on May 11th. If you're interested in attending, you can get tickets here: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events 4:15pm- Joe Lancaster of Reason writes: “A bipartisan group of lawmakers is once again trying to keep the government from performing an end run around the Fourth Amendment by buying people's personal data. This week, President Joe Biden indicated that he opposed the bill. H.R. 4639, known as the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, ‘expands prohibited disclosures of stored electronic communications' to include purchases of data by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/04/17/biden-opposes-bill-that-would-keep-cops-and-feds-from-buying-your-data/ 4:40pm- Rich saw the new dystopian movie “Civil War”—starring Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons, and Kirsten Dunst. Rich hated it, and he hates Henry for recommending it. 5:05pm- The twelve jurors serving on former President Donald Trump's Manhattan “hush money” trial have been selected—along with one alternate juror. According to Jonah Bromwich of the New York Times, opening arguments in the case may begin as soon as Monday. Trump has been indicted for attempting to conceal payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that the payment concealment amounted to falsified business records which influenced the 2016 election. 5:35pm- Gerald Posner—Pulitzer Prize finalist & author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for The New York Post, “Non-binary, neurodivergent activist ordering psychiatrists to push ‘gender affirming' surgery over therapy.” You can read Posner's full article here: https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/opinion/non-binary-activist-teddy-goetz-ordering-psychiatrists-to-push-gender-affirming-surgery-over-therapy/ 6:05pm- On Thursday, a seated juror in former President Donald Trump's Manhattan “hush money” case was dismissed from the trial after she told the judge that aspects of her identity were made public—impacting her anonymity and preventing her from being objective. While speaking with Wolf Blitzer on CNN, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori expressed concern about the anonymity and safety of the jurors serving on the Trump trial. Khardori explained: “Now, this is not the fault of the media…Responsibility to guard all of the very specific information that we're learning [about the jury] resides with the D.A.'s office and with the judge. I'm a little surprised that we are learning all of this because I do not think this jury is going to remain anonymous, necessarily, if they keep this up.” 6:10pm- While speaking to the press before boarding Air Force One on Wednesday, President Joe Biden seemingly suggested that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea…wait. what? On Thursday Karine Jean Pierre clarified the President's remarks, confirming that Biden's uncle was not eaten by cannibals. 6:15pm- Prince Harry is now officially an American citizen! So, who hates the royals more: Rich or Prince Harry? 6:30pm- A newly released campaign ad claims that President Joe Biden is as “sharp as a knife.” 6:40pm- Joe Lancaster of Reason writes: “A bipartisan group of lawmakers is once again trying to keep the government from performing an end run around the Fourth Amendment by buying people's personal data. This week, President Joe Biden indicated that he opposed the bill. H.R. 4639, known as the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, ‘expands prohibited disclosures of stored electronic communications' to include purchases of data by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/04/17/biden-opposes-bill-that-would-keep-cops-and-feds-from-buying-your-data/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- After being dismissed as a potential juror in the Donald Trump “hush money” trial, a New York City resident spoke with MSNBC where she said that Trump “looked less orange” in person. She also added he looked “bored” in the courtroom. 3:10pm- On Wednesday, the Senate concluded its impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas—dismissing the charges. The House voted in favor of impeaching Mayorkas earlier this year. From the floor of the Senate, Sen. Mike Lee argued that the chamber's Democratic leadership did not take the proceedings seriously, setting a terrible precedent. 3:20pm- While testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas blamed “extreme weather conditions”—leading to devastated communities—for massive amounts of unlawful migration at the U.S. Southern border. During one notable exchange, Sen. Josh Hawley accused Mayorkas' department of illegally paroling the migrant that ultimately ended up killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia. 3:30pm- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained ballot access in Michigan. Could this derail President Joe Biden's chances of winning the crucial swing state? 3:40pm- Kassay Akiva of The Daily Wire writes: “The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MI), Irsa Hirsi, was suspended from Barnard College for taking part in the anti-Israel protests at its partner school, Columbia University, she announced in a social media post….Hirsi admitted that she took part in the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,' which consists of protesters with tents occupying part of the university's campus, a violation of school rules.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-suspends-ilhan-omars-daughter-for-participating-in-anti-israel-protest-at-columbia 3:50pm- In his most recent Wall Street Journal editorial, Daniel Henninger writes: “Allow me to identify who saved the people of Israel last weekend from Iran's missile barrage: Ronald Reagan. In 1983, President Reagan in a televised speech proposed what he called the Strategic Defense Initiative. Its core idea was that the U.S. would build defense systems that could shoot down nuclear-armed ballistic missiles, then expected to be fired by the Soviet Union at the U.S. mainland…By universal acclamation, the hero of last weekend was Israel's missile-defense systems. The world watched in real time Saturday night as Reagan's commitment to shooting down missiles protected Israel's population from the more than 300 drones and ballistic and cruise missiles fired by Iran and its proxies at cities across Israel.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ronald-reagan-just-saved-israel-iran-missile-defense-7c6847d1?mod=opinion_lead_pos9

Welcome back to The Colorado Switchblade, your dive into the depths of government transparency and the quest for ethical governance across the nation. Recently, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill that has stirred significant controversy around public meetings and transparency. We've reached out to him for a candid discussion on its far-reaching implications, hoping to share this pivotal conversation with you in a forthcoming episode.In preparation, I delved into Corey Hutchins's insightful analysis on this topic. His detailed examination sheds light on the intricacies of this development. I highly recommend his work on The Colorado News Behind the News for those seeking a deeper understanding.Support for The Colorado Switchblade is more crucial than ever. With a subscription of just $4.99 a month, less than a daily cup of coffee, or through purchasing my books or audiobooks, you help us keep the mission alive.In today's episode, we delve into the heart of political activism with Claudine Schneider and Donald Sherman of CREW, who were instrumental in advancing the landmark Trump vs. Anderson case to the Supreme Court. Their insights, coming shortly after the Court's historic decision, shed light on the ongoing dialogue about political integrity, the rule of law, and the future of ethical governance in America.The recent Supreme Court decision in the Trump vs. Anderson case marks a pivotal moment in American legal history, addressing the boundaries of the 14th Amendment in the context of presidential eligibility. This ruling not only influences the political landscape but also sets a precedent for how legal frameworks interact with democratic processes. Our discussion with Claudine Schneider and Donald Sherman of CREW, who are directly involved in this historic case, offers unique insights into the implications of this decision and its role in shaping the future of governance and law in America.Claudine Schneider is an American economist and former politician who served as a Republican U.S. representative from Rhode Island. She's notable for being the first and only woman elected to Congress from Rhode Island and is the founder of Republicans for Integrity. Schneider has a background in environmental matters and ecological economics and has endorsed candidates across party lines for presidential elections. She was also one of six petitioners in the Trump v. Anderson case, seeking to uphold the Colorado decision to remove former President Trump from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment. She has called Colorado home for the past two decades.Donald K. Sherman is a friend of the show and has appeared on it before. He serves as CREW's Executive Vice President and Chief Counsel and has a background in various oversight, ethics, and policy roles across the Executive Branch and Congress. He has worked at the White House, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, House Ethics Committee, and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Join us for an enlightening exploration into the heart of America's democratic values.Jason Van Tatenhove, an acclaimed author and consultant, intricately blends his writing and political activism expertise. He penned the non-fiction work ‘The Perils of Extremism' and several fictional titles set amidst the scenic backdrop of Estes Park, Colorado, such as ‘Colorado's Chance: The Firewalker.' As a consultant with Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a vocal contributor to MSNBC and CNN, Jason casts a discerning eye on violent political extremism and misinformation, even testifying before Congress on these pressing issues. His writings have found a home in various publications, including Newsweek, Salon, Giant Freakin Robot, and Estes Park Trail-Gazette, seamlessly traversing through diverse media landscapes across Colorado. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to face a barrage of questions regarding the security threats at America's southern border at another hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Mayorkas is set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee at a hearing on “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.”The homeland security chief recently testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Nov. 8 and before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Oct. 31.“Secretary Mayorkas has been very good at evading answers throughout all of his testimonies,” says James Massa, the CEO of NumbersUSA, a group that advocates for lower rates of immigration, adding that he expects Mayorkas “to be evasive again.” “He has deferred to not wanting to answer specific numbers, not wanting to answer countries of origin, not wanting to answer how any terrorist who's already been apprehended—and there's almost 170 of them that were on the FBI terrorist watchlist—how they handle them and what they do with them,” Massa says of Mayorkas. Massa joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss what to expect during Wednesday's hearing and whether real border security measures are possible under the current administration. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voice of a Nation [malcolm at eight] – FBI Director Christopher Wray rang the warning bells earlier this week at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Wray stated in unequivocal terms that there is an “elevated” terrorism risk in the US following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th...

The Voice of a Nation [malcolm at eight] – FBI Director Christopher Wray rang the warning bells earlier this week at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Wray stated in unequivocal terms that there is an “elevated” terrorism risk in the US following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th...

Hour 1 -  Happy Thursday! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: A tense exchange transpired during the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's annual “Threats to the Homeland” hearing on Tuesday. Sen. Josh Hawley sharply criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the troubling social media posts by a DHS employee endorsing violence against Israel and its Jewish citizens. A sophomore Yale student whose pro-Israel column published in the Yale Daily News was edited without her knowledge spoke out on Tuesday. The United States and other international donors pump around $80 million in aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan every two weeks, in the face of mounting evidence that the terror group steals this cash through fraudulent nonprofits and other means, according to a government watchdog. The FBI has now testified that they were using geo-tracking data to identify Trump supporters who had gathered near the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee today and was repeatedly interrupted by protesters. President Joe Biden is facing scrutiny over news about 82,000 pages of emails he sent or received while serving as vice president. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified today in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland.” Boston Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu, has taken action against a homeless tent city known as “Methadone Mile.”Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html During an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk alarmingly explained that, prior to his acquisition of Twitter, government agencies had access to the private direct messages of users on the social media platform. During a House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) asked Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about statements she made in March 2021—she had claimed, “vaccinated people don't carry the virus, they don't get sick.” Dr. Walensky explained that discrepancy between her optimistic claims in 2021 and reality were due to “an evolution of science.” On Wednesday, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) chaired the Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition. Unfortunately, Sen. Fetterman seemed unwell. While appearing before a House Appropriations Committee, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak said he believes COVID-19 originated via a zoonotic transfer that occurred naturally. Is it just us, or does he sound exactly like Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II? “I don't know nothing about that!”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/19/2023): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html 3:10pm- During an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk alarmingly explained that, prior to his acquisition of Twitter, government agencies had access to the private direct messages of users on the social media platform. 3:20pm- During a House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) asked Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about statements she made in March 2021—she had claimed, “vaccinated people don't carry the virus, they don't get sick.” Dr. Walensky explained that discrepancy between her optimistic claims in 2021 and reality were due to “an evolution of science.” 3:30pm- On Wednesday, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) chaired the Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition. Unfortunately, Sen. Fetterman seemed unwell. 3:45pm- While appearing before a House Appropriations Committee, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak said he believes COVID-19 originated via a zoonotic transfer that occurred naturally. Is it just us, or does he sound exactly like Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II? “I don't know nothing about that!” 4:05pm- During a Homeland Security and Immigration hearing on Capitol Hill, Senator Rand Paul stated: “DHS even put out a video encouraging children to report their own family members to Facebook for disinformation if they challenged US government narratives on COVID-19. Does that not sound like something out of 1984? Does that not sound like something out of Stalin's Russia?” He went on to accuse the U.S. government of disseminating misinformation regarding COVID-19. 4:10pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of having facilitated “the biggest child trafficking ring in U.S. history.” 4:15pm- Rich continues to marvel over the similarities between National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak's answers to Congressional questions about the origins of COVID-19 and Frank Pentangeli's responses to a Senate investigation hearing in The Godfather Part II. 4:30pm- In an article on his Substack—The Disinformation Chronicle—Paul Thacker documents how Dr. Anthony Fauci and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “created an earworm in the intelligence community with lyrics bent against a Chinese lab accident.” You can read the full article here: https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/the-wuhan-road-show-forming-a-band 4:45pm- Netflix announces they will discontinue its DVD mailing business and will also begin to crack-down on password sharing.   5:05pm- The Drive at 5: Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent article on National Review, “We Need a Revenge of the Jocks.” Dr. Reilly writes, “Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson became famous as one of the so-called Tennessee Three, a small group of state lawmakers who led a mob into the legislative chamber during business hours. Pearson and another Justin (Jones), who disrupted the session with bullhorns, found themselves thrown out of the legislature (before being reinstated shortly thereafter). A bespectacled black dude known for his Afro hairdo and histrionic arm movements while speaking, Pearson always struck me as a Dollar General Malcolm X. But, the past few weeks have provided a deeper revelation about him: It's all an act.” Why are we incentivizing people to veer away from normalcy? Dr. Reilly argues, “[t]he focus of mainstream conservatism in the near term should be to re-normalize normalcy and to counter the institutions promoting division as a virtue.” You can read the full article right now: https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/04/we-need-a-revenge-of-the-jocks/?utm_source=recirc-desktop&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=river&utm_content=featured-content-trending&utm_term=first 5:30pm- In a Wall Street Journal exclusive report, Aruna Viswanatha, Sadie Gurman, and C. Ryan Barber write, “[a]n IRS supervisor has told lawmakers he has information that suggests the Biden administration is improperly handling the criminal investigation into President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and is seeking whistleblower protections… The supervisor has details that show ‘preferential treatment and politics improperly infecting decisions and protocols that would normally be followed by career law enforcement professionals in similar circumstances if the subject were not politically connected.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-whistleblower-says-u-s-is-mishandling-hunter-biden-probe-7cd127f2?mod=hp_lead_pos7 5:40pm- Matt reveals his favorite comedy of all time is “This is the End”—Rich yells at him, but then concedes he has never seen the film. 6:05pm- In bombshell testimony on Wednesday, John Sopko—the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)—told the House Oversight Committee, “as I sit here today, I cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban…Nor can I assure you that the Taliban are not diverting the money we are sending from the intended recipients, which are the poor Afghan people.” You can read more about the testimony here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/politics/afghanistan-congress-watchdog-hearing/index.html 6:30pm- While speaking in North Charleston, South Carolina as part of his Florida Blueprint tour, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated, “a man in a dress is not a woman.” 6:45pm- Last month, The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board documented a “strange house call” the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made to independent journalist Matt Taibbi's home—unannounced “the same day Mr. Taibbi testified before the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.” The WSJ Editorial Board writes, “[t]he taxman left a note instructing Mr. Taibbi to call the IRS four days later. Mr. Taibbi was told in a call with the agent that both his 2018 and 2021 tax returns had been rejected…the curious timing of this visit, on the heels of the FTC demand that Twitter turn over names of journalists, raises questions about potential intimidation.” Today, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) confronted IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel about the aforementioned “visit” during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-matt-taibbi-twitter-files-jim-jordan-daniel-werfel-lina-khan-84ee518?mod=hp_opin_pos_2#cxrecs_s

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html According to a report from Virginia Kruta of The Daily Wire, Disneyland “will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park's ‘After Dark' series in June.” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/disneyland-will-host-first-ever-pride-nite-during-after-dark-series According to the Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has prevented city officials in Berkeley, California from banning gas stoves. You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/berkeley-gas-stoves-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-patrick-bumatay-645478c8?mod=opinion_lead_pos3

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/18/2023): 3:05pm- During a long-form interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson, billionaire Elon Musk warned that there are dangers associated with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—specifically A.I.'s potential ability to manipulate public opinion without anyone realizing it. Musk also hypothesized that A.I. could be used to lie or withhold pertinent information from users. Could A.I. be used by political parties to acquire power? 3:30pm- While testifying before a House Committee hearing, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was unable to define what a “woman” is when pressed by Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA). 3:45pm- In response to Bud Light, and its parent company Anheuser-Busch, partnering with LGBTQ+ activist Dylan Mulvaney, friends of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a “Real Men of Genius” parody commercial—but the commercial sounds incredibly similar to Mike Opelka's parodies, which aired last week. Did the DeSantis campaign team derive inspiration from Opelka? It certainly seems like it. 4:05pm- On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy spoke with Eric Landskroner of News 12 and took questions from New Jersey residents. During the 40-minute segment, Gov. Murphy denied that the unusual number of whale deaths along the Atlantic Coast could be linked to offshore wind development's usage of sonar to map the ocean's floor, despite concerns expressed by environmental experts. At one point, Gov. Murphy baselessly alleged that studies suggesting marine life may be jeopardized by windfarm development are being funded by the fossil fuel industry. Moments later, he conceded that he had no evidence to support those claims. 4:40pm- Who Won Social Media, Rich forgets to mention he was on Fox News, and Matt is rocking a mustache today… 4:50pm- While speaking with Dan Bongino on Fox News, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Physics Professor Max Tegmark said “we have no clue” how advanced artificial intelligence will actually work. 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: During a long-form interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson, billionaire Elon Musk warned that there are dangers associated with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—specifically A.I.'s potential ability to manipulate public opinion without anyone realizing it. Musk also hypothesized that A.I. could be used to lie or withhold pertinent information from users. Could A.I. be used by political parties to acquire power? 5:15pm- During his conversation with Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk noted that Meta—parent company of Facebook—CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent $400 million in 2020 which ostensibly benefited Democrats. He then rhetorically asked, “does that sound unbiased to you?” 5:20pm- While appearing on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk recalled an alarming conversation he once had with Google co-founder Larry Page who vowed to build a “digital god” using artificial intelligence. 5:40pm- Surprisingly, Elon Musk revealed that he voted for President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election—though, he emphasized he's “not a huge fan” of many of his policies. 5:50pm- On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy spoke with Eric Landskroner of News 12 and took questions from New Jersey residents. During the 40-minute segment, Gov. Murphy was asked why he spent $500,000 on Statehouse office furnishings. 6:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html 6:30pm- According to a report from Virginia Kruta of The Daily Wire, Disneyland “will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park's ‘After Dark' series in June.” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/disneyland-will-host-first-ever-pride-nite-during-after-dark-series 6:40pm- According to the Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has prevented city officials in Berkeley, California from banning gas stoves. You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/berkeley-gas-stoves-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-patrick-bumatay-645478c8?mod=opinion_lead_pos3

Drug shortages are becoming more common, with instances of new shortages increasing by almost 30%, according to a report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Lawmakers are calling for action to reduce the amount of nationwide drug shortages, improve weaknesses in the supply chain, and become more self-sufficient when it comes to important medications for Americans. Former Assistant Secretary for Health and Former Trump Administration Coronavirus Testing Czar Admiral Brett Giroir joins the podcast to discuss what's behind these vital generic drug shortages, the value of investing in national medicine stockpiles, and what the United States must do to bolster the capacity for manufacturing our own medicines. Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream has written another book detailing the greatest love stories of the Bible and the lessons that we can take and apply to love in our own lives. The Love Stories of the Bible Speak was recently released, and now the book has found its way to the #2 spot on the New York Times best-seller list. Shannon joins the Rundown to discuss the influence of her upbringing on her inspiration to write this book, the messages behind some of the Bible's most compelling love stories, and the powerful friendships demonstrated by prominent figures within the scripture.   Plus, commentary by Orthodox rabbi, author, and lawyer, Sam Bregman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (11/21/2022): 3:05pm- Republicans are set to take control over the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023— they have already announced they will launch an investigation into President Joe Biden's involvement with his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. During a Thursday press conference, Rep. James Comer, the incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman, stated: “We found business plans aimed at targets around the world based on influence peddling, including with people tied to foreign governments like China and Russia”—going on to explain that there are signs Biden's family, and its business associates, may have engaged in numerous crimes like wire fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and violations of the foreign agent registration act.  3:10pm- Over the weekend, Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's Twitter account—despite having nearly 90 million followers on the platform, the former president said he did not see any reason to reclaim his account, vowing to continue posting on Truth Social exclusively.  3:15pm- Progressives condemned Twitter's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's account. Congressman Adam Schiff called it a terrible mistake and Congresswoman Maxine Waters bizarrely claimed that Trump would lead “domestic terrorists” from the account. Meanwhile, New York University Professor Scott Galloway suggested that Elon Musk's poll (showing that a majority of Twitter users want Trump on the platform) had been manipulated by Russian bots. 3:25pm- Daniel plays terrible bumper music. Matt doesn't like sweet potatoes. And Rich screams at both of them.  3:45pm- According to a Wall Street Journal article, inflation is expected to cause Americans to buy fewer Christmas gifts and donate less to charity this holiday season.   4:05pm- According to allegations made in a lawsuit filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) may have installed COVID-19 contact tracing applications on resident cell phones without their knowledge or consent.  4:10pm- The Daily Wire reports that a “detransitioner is suing a social worker, therapist, and their respective clinics in Oregon for overlooking her mental health challenges and fast-tracking her 'non-binary' double mastectomy surgery.”  4:25pm- In a new article, the Washington Post Editorial Board called on China to be more forthcoming with information regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus—imploring nations to definitively determine the cause of the outbreak and condemning the Chinese government's lack of transparency which allowed the virus to spread without impediment. WaPo's Editorial Board concludes: “A major lesson of the pandemic is that disease surveillance—early warning systems — is crucial… Secrecy led to fatal consequences in the pandemic…The coverup is immense and still in place. 4:40pm- J.D. Tuccille—Contributing Editor of Reason.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent article, “See the Surveillance State at Work in Your Own Community.” Tuccille writes about the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF) Atlas of Surveillance project which monitors governmental agencies that are “snooping on the public.” 5:05pm- While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. 5:10pm- During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship.  5:35pm- Richard Stern—Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “Lame-Duck Omnibus Would Double Down on Stagflation.” Stern warns that, “[Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi] has promised spending bills that would float an army of 87,000 additional IRS agents, leave our southern border open and lawless, fund abortions, promote Critical Race Theory and bankroll job-killing green energy programs.” Stern estimates that the average household has lost more than $13,000 via an “inflation tax” resulting from $7.5 trillion in pandemic spending.  5:45pm- Happy Anniversary! It's the 3 Year Anniversary of Rep. Eric Swalwell farting during an interview on MSNBC. How could the Zeoli Show not celebrate this special occasion?  5:50pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) said former President Donald Trump was right to suggest banning TikTok in the United States. Warner stated of TikTok users: “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving is being stored somewhere in Beijing.” 6:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Biden Administration's decision to embrace “climate change reparations.” According to the Wall Street Journal editorial board, speaking on behalf of the Biden Administration, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry agreed that “wealthy countries” should begin setting “up a fund to cover climate damage for the least developed countries.” 6:30pm- Thanksgiving 2022 is set to become the most expensive on record—with prices skyrocketing roughly 20%.  6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:  While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship. Richard Stern—Senior Policy Analyst in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “Lame-Duck Omnibus Would Double Down on Stagflation.” Stern warns that, “[Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi] has promised spending bills that would float an army of 87,000 additional IRS agents, leave our southern border open and lawless, fund abortions, promote Critical Race Theory and bankroll job-killing green energy programs.” Stern estimates that the average household has lost more than $13,000 via an “inflation tax” resulting from $7.5 trillion in pandemic spending. Happy Anniversary! It's the 3 Year Anniversary of Rep. Eric Swalwell farting during an interview on MSNBC. How could the Zeoli Show not celebrate this special occasion? While appearing on Fox News, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) said former President Donald Trump was right to suggest banning TikTok in the United States. Warner stated of TikTok users: “All of that data that your child is inputting and receiving is being stored somewhere in Beijing.”

While appearing on PBS's Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, former Attorney General William Barr insisted that a government “deep state” does, in fact, exist. During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley questioned Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about his department's work with “big tech” to suppress stories and social media posts the Biden Administration deemed “misinformation.” According to a report from The Intercept, which was cited by Hawley, the federal government pressured Facebook to suppress posts that question the origins of COVID-19, the prevalence of racial injustice, and the Biden Administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Mayorkas conceded that his department meets with different tech companies but denied he has pushed for censorship. 

While speaking during a Senate Homeland Security hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray could not confirm whether his agency was receiving the private messages of Facebook users without a warrant. Senator Rand Paul pointed out that if, in fact, Facebook is providing the private communications of its users to the government, it would be illegal. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek a position of Democratic Congressional leadership in January—though, she will continue to serve in Congress. While speaking from the House floor on Thursday, Pelosi said: “For me the hour's come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect.” On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer implored Congress to offer amnesty to undocumented migrants. Schumer explained, “we are short of workers, we have a population that is not reproducing on its own with the same level that it used to.” San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the city's launch of the Guaranteed Income for Trans People (GIFT) program—which provides members of San Francisco's transgender community with $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income. Incredibly, the application for enrollment in the program lists 97 different genders, 16 sets of preferred pronouns, and 13 sexual orientations. While speaking during a Senate Homeland Security hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray could not confirm whether his agency was receiving the private messages of Facebook users without a warrant. Senator Rand Paul pointed out that if, in fact, Facebook is providing the private communications of its users to the government, it would be illegal.