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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/01/2025): 3:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 3:30pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 3:50pm- While discussing the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Fox News, Dana Perino cited Rich—so, we’ll be playing that clip multiple times today.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 6:30pm- Did Rich mention that Dana Perino cited him on Fox News today? Let’s play the clip again…in case people missed it in the 3pm, 4pm, or 5pm hours. 6:35pm- During an interview with CNN, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suggested that Democrats will target private citizens who work with President Trump if Democrats win in 2026. 6:40pm- Zohran Mamdani—who will presumably become the next mayor of New York City—denied being a communist during

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Following the government shutdown, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) baselessly claimed that Republicans want to “take the wheelchair from your neighbor with a disability.” Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) yelled at a reporter for suggesting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-CA) is directing the shutdown from behind the scenes. 5:15pm- During a press conference on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dabbled in hyperbole as well—accusing Republicans of stealing “food from the mouths of hungry children” 5:20pm- In posts to social media, President Trump shared satirical memes of Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer wearing sombreros with mariachi music playing in the background. Democrats and media members have labeled the memes as “deep fakes”—but they’re comically fake! No one would ever confuse them for anything other than edited. Vice President JD Vance joked: “I'll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now—I make this solemn promise to you, that if you help us reopen t

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 4:20pm- Did the government shutdown include audio on Capitol Hill? Chuck Schumer had some technical difficulties during an interview on Wednesday. 4:40pm- Will artificial intelligence kill us all (or at least take our jobs)? Rich and Justin are slightly concerned—Matt says he’s a big believer in economist Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of “creative destruction” and suggests we’ll all be made better off in the long run. PLUS, Matt reviews 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien—he didn’t like either (infuriating everyone). And an autonomous Waymo vehicle gets pulled over for suspected drunk driving. Who gets the ticket?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 3:30pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 3:50pm- While discussing the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Fox News, Dana Perino cited Rich—so, we’ll be playing that clip multiple times today.

There's a lot to say in this episode about who's to blame for the government shutdown -- and even whether the whole thing is just meaningless political theater. But a top conservative host says she knows for sure who you can trust in the conversation and you'll be shocked at who it is.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/30/2025): 3:05pm- According to a report from The New York Post, both of Mikie Sherrill’s children were admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy—but did they receive special treatment to gain admission? The school has a 9% acceptance rate. 3:30pm- “The C-Word” podcast with Lena Dunham is coming to Audacy soon—Rich suspects many of his audience members will find this news relevant as the two shows are virtually identical. PLUS, a lot of people believe Dunham’s podcast is scalable! Whatever that means…. 4:00pm- Brent Sadler—Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new combat directives to senior military officials. During a speech from Quantico, Virginia earlier today, Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don'

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- While speaking with the press, Congresswoman Maxine Waters said that Democrats are “demanding healthcare for everyone.” Does that include migrants residing in the U.S. illegally? 6:15pm- Entertainment Update: Matt says Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film, “One Battle After Another,” is good but centers around political violence in America—which makes it a tough watch at times given the recent news cycle. Plus, when will the next James Bond be named? 6:30pm- On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued new combat directives to senior military officials during a speech from Quantico, Virginia. Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Mike Opelka joins Rich for The Drive at 5—where they attempt to define “scalability,” listen to new Zeoli show jingles, and discuss Kamala Harris’s new book (no, Mike didn’t buy it, but he did slow down the audio book and make her sound drunk). Plus, The View’s Sunny Hostin says she doesn’t understand why physical standards should be important for those serving in the United States armed forces! She wants fat troops!? Speaking of which, someone has leaked KFC’s eleven secret herbs and spices! You can find Opelka here: https://pureopelka.com. 5:30pm- Free Speech Under Attack in England: Armed British police arrested a blogger named Peter North at his home for posting a “F*** Hamas” meme on X. 5:40pm- In a conversation with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison alarmingly revealed he’d like to centralize data for total surveillance: "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly watching & recording everything t

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Brent Sadler—Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new combat directives to senior military officials. During a speech from Quantico, Virginia earlier today, Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.” 4:30pm- From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders lowering the cost of pharmaceuticals and vowing to use technological innovations, like artificial intelligence, as well as increased federal funding to defeat childhood cancer. 4:40pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is likely to experience a government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday—noting that Democrats won’t agree on a c

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a report from The New York Post, both of Mikie Sherrill’s children were admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy—but did they receive special treatment to gain admission? The school has a 9% acceptance rate. 3:30pm- “The C-Word” podcast with Lena Dunham is coming to Audacy soon—Rich suspects many of his audience members will find this news relevant as the two shows are virtually identical. PLUS, a lot of people believe Dunham’s podcast is scalable! Whatever that means….

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/29/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 3:10pm- A report from the New Jersey Globe suggests NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill wasn’t allowed to “walk with her graduating class in wake of a Navy Academy cheating scandal.” What was her exact role? Sherrill originally claimed she was punished for not identifying those engaged in cheating. She’s now revising her account, saying she may have inadvertently acquired what she believed was a practice test—however, it turned out to be a copy of an upcoming exam. 3:30pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They’ll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack’s l

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Alphabet has reached a $22 million settlement with Donald Trump. The president sued the tech company for banning him from their YouTube platform following the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. The money will go directly to the Trust for the National Mall and to construction of the White House’s new ballroom. 6:30pm- A report from the New Jersey Globe suggests NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill wasn’t allowed to “walk with her graduating class in wake of a Navy Academy cheating scandal.” What was her exact role? Sherrill originally claimed she was punished for not identifying those engaged in cheating. She’s now revising her account, saying she may have inadvertently acquired what she believed was a practice test—however, it turned out to be a copy of an upcoming exam.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Is the federal government heading towards a shutdown at midnight Tuesday, October 1st? Vice President JD Vance noted that Republicans “don’t want to shutdown government” and that it is “really up to the Democrats” in the Senate. He continued: "Democrats are threatening to shutdown the entire government because they want to give hundreds of billions of dollars of healthcare benefits to illegal aliens." 5:10pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) broke from his party’s narrative on a potential federal shutdown and explained: “it is always, always wrong to shut our government down.” 5:30pm- Matt Rooney— Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the America First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturday’s 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the state of the gubernatorial race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill. SaveJersey’s latest poll shows Ciattarelli is only

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis—Founders of Surge Philly—join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss SurgePhilly’s weekend interaction with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The video of the incident has gone viral, as Krasner outlandishly calls Donald Trump a “fascist” and then claims Frank is “un-American” simply for asking an elected official questions in public! 4:30pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 4:50pm- Rich was on Fox News with Dana Perino earlier today. Plus, his new op-ed for Fox News—which he co-authored with Heritage Foundation Vice President Victoria Coates—is already attracting attention, including commentary from Senator Ted Cruz! Check out the editorial, “Philadelphia Plans to Raise the Chinese Flag in a Bizarre Celebration of Communism here

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 3:10pm- A report from the New Jersey Globe suggests NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill wasn’t allowed to “walk with her graduating class in wake of a Navy Academy cheating scandal.” What was her exact role? Sherrill originally claimed she was punished for not identifying those engaged in cheating. She’s now revising her account, saying she may have inadvertently acquired what she believed was a practice test—however, it turned out to be a copy of an upcoming exam. 3:30pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They’ll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack’s latest thriller,

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/26/2025): 3:05pm- A new report from the New Jersey Globe suggests NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill wasn’t allowed to “walk with her graduating class in wake of a Navy Academy cheating scandal.” What was her exact role? New Jersey voters deserve transparency. 3:10pm- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now calling for a criminal investigation into the release of Mikie Sherrill’s military file. Rich notes that her record release and the NJ Globe report are entirely separate stories—as Democrats attempt to muddy the waters. 3:20pm- Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for lying to Congress and obstruction of justice. In a post to social media, Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote: “No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.” 3:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate f

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Assata Shakur—a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted of murdering New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in 1973—has died in Havana, Cuba of age-related health complications. She had been placed on New Jersey’s Most Wanted List. However, mainstream media has simply described her as the “godmother and aunt of rapper Tupac Shakur.” 6:25pm- Leonardo DiCaprio’s new movie, “One Battle After Another,” releases today—and it’s getting rave reviews. While promoting the film, DiCaprio revealed prospective agents wanted him to change his name to “Lenny Williams” when he was first breaking into Hollywood. 6:40pm- REPLAY: Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to a new report alleging Democrat Mikie Sherrill was barred from walking at her Naval Academy graduation ceremony because of her involvement in a widespread cheating scandal. Sherrill claims she never cheated—she merely covered up for cheating. Ciattare

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for lying to Congress and obstruction of justice. In a post to social media, Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote: “No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.” 5:30pm- Flashback: Some of James Comey’s worst lies—including while under oath, testifying before Congress!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Major League Baseball adopting artificial intelligence to determine strikes. What impact will AI have on commercial trucking and other blue-collar jobs? Plus, are sex robots inevitably a part of our future? 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to the United Nations earlier this week where he implored Europe to stop buying Russian oil as it’s being used to fund Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. Plus, the city of Philadelphia—the birthplace of freedom and individual liberty—is planning to fly the flag of Communist China. Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and