The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/16/2023):

3:05pm- Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are endorsing progressive candidate Helen Gym for Philadelphia Mayor. On Saturday, the two prominent politicians attended a rally to benefit Gym—the rally was held at Franklin Music Hall in Spring Garden. Could these major endorsements give Gym an edge in Tuesday’s mayoral primary?

3:15pm- In a 300+ page report, Special Counsel John Durham concluded that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) did not have sufficient reason to launch an investigation into unfounded allegations that there were ties between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russian officials.

3:30pm- In August 1975, Senator Frank Church appeared on Meet the Press and discussed surveillance technology being used by the American government to monitor foreign enemies—but he warned that it could, in the future, be used by the government to infringe upon the rights of American citizens. His warnings proved to be prophetic. Will the revelations in John Durham’s newly released report finally result in unelected officials within the federal government having their unchecked power curtailed?

3:40pm- While speaking with Jesse Waters on Fox News, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said: “we need to end the FBI as we know it” in light of John Durham’s revelation that elements of the federal government were weaponized—for political purposes—against Donald Trump and his campaign in 2016.

3:55pm- FLASHBACK: In July 2017, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi claimed there was “cold hard evidence” that the 2016 Trump presidential campaign worked with Russian officials.

4:05pm- On Tuesday, President Joe Biden met with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in hopes of successfully negotiating a debt ceiling increase. No agreement was reached. Earlier this month, House Republicans passed legislation that would cut long-term federal spending while concurrently raising the federal debt limit.

4:15pm- While speaking at Howard University over the weekend, President Joe Biden proclaimed that the greatest threat to America is white supremacy.

4:35pm- Eli Lake—Contributing Editor at Commentary Magazine & Host of “The Re-Education Podcast”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss John Durham’s report indicating the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) did not have sufficient reason to launch an investigation into groundless allegations that there were ties between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russian officials. What can be done to curtail the FBI’s, seemingly habitual, abuse of power moving forward? You can read Lake’s latest piece at The New York Sun here: https://www.nysun.com/article/devastating-report-by-durham-finds-fbi-lacked-a-proper-basis-for-opening-investigation-of-trump

5:05pm- The Drive at 5: The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board writes, “Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is expected to begin his second straight re-election season under federal investigation.” Sen. Menendez and his wife have been accused of taking money and gifts from a halal meat business in exchange for favorable treatment. You can read more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/jersey-senator-under-investigation-again-f0046300?mod=opinion_lead_pos11

5:15pm- NCAA swimming champion Riley Gaines—who travels to college campuses and advocates for the rights of biologically female athletes—testified before Congress on “the rise in violence among left-leaning protestors.”

5:30pm- When do you leave a tip?

5:45pm- During a House hearing on Tuesday, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was unable to say whether or not he believed Abraham Lincoln was a white supremacist when questioned by Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN).

5:55pm- Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are endorsing progressive candidate Helen Gym for Philadelphia Mayor. On Saturday, the two prominent politicians attended a rally to benefit Gym—the rally was held at Franklin Music Hall in Spring Garden. Rich reviews AOC’s speech…the audio is unbelievably weird…

6:05pm- Left-wing media members, like MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, are attempting to dismiss the findings of John Durham’s groundbreaking report which indicates improper action by FBI officials during the 2016 presidential election.

6:15pm- FLASHBACK: In July 2017, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) claimed there was “cold hard evidence” that the 2016 Trump presidential campaign worked with Russian officials. PLUS, a three-minute montage of Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) from March 2017 to July 2019 baselessly claiming he saw irrefutable evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

6:40pm- According to recent polling, Helen Gym is the front runner in Tuesday’s Philadelphia Democrat mayoral primary race.