The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/19/2023):

3:05pm- While speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Joe Biden addressed the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine—asking: “If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?”

3:15pm- According to reports, YouTube has demonetized Russell Brand’s account—which has nearly 7 million subscribers. Last week, several women accused Brand of sexually assaulting them a decade ago. In a video posted to X, Brand vehemently denied the allegations.

3:30pm- On Friday, an armed man impersonating a U.S. Marshal was arrested during a presidential campaign event for Democrat candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While appearing on Fox News, Kennedy’s campaign manager, Dennis Kucinich, condemned the Biden Administration for refusing to provide Kennedy with Secret Service protection despite threats to his safety.

3:40pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney, Law Offices of Linda A. Kerns, LLC—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that, effective immediately, eligible Pennsylvanians will automatically be registered to vote. Learn more at: https://www.lindakernslaw.com

3:50pm- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has stopped enforcement of the Senate’s dress code. Many have speculated the decision is to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) who has a reputation for wearing hoodies and shorts. On Monday night, Fetterman appeared on MSNBC with Chris Hayes where he said there are more important things to worry about than him dressing “like a slob.”

3:55pm- Matt rants about his hatred for crocs—Rich couldn’t be more miserable having to listen to it.

4:05pm- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has stopped enforcement of the Senate’s dress code. Many have speculated the decision is to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) who has a reputation for wearing hoodies and shorts. On Monday night, Fetterman appeared on MSNBC with Chris Hayes where he said there are more important things to worry about than him dressing “like a slob.” At one point during the conversation, Fetterman bizarrely accused Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of running “on more and more dingaling pics.” What does that even mean?

4:20pm- According to reports, Dave McCormick is expected to announce he is running for U.S. Senate. If he becomes the Republican nominee, he will challenge Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in the general election. In an interview on Tuesday, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate seemingly endorsed McCormick and called on the party to unite behind McCormick’s candidacy.

4:30pm- While speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of the devastating effects of climate change—stating: “humanity is failing on its climate policy objectives.”

4:40pm- According to Emma Camp of Reason, “Stacy Davis Gates, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, [who] previously said school choice is for ‘racists’” sends her son to private school. You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2023/09/19/chicago-teachers-union-boss-sends-son-to-private-school/

4:55pm- According to The Wall Street Journal, the missing Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II valued at $90 million has been located. The stealth jet went missing after a pilot was forced to eject over North Carolina—a debris field has been spotted in Williamsburg County.

5:00pm- Liz Wolfe—Associate Editor at Reason & Author of the Reason Roundup morning email newsletter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss two of her most recent articles, “Strikers Demand 4-Day Workweek” and “Environmentalists Are Destroying My Kitchen.” You can find her work here: https://reason.com/people/liz-wolfe/

5:20pm- According to reports, YouTube has demonetized Russell Brand’s account—which has nearly 7 million subscribers. Last week, several women accused Brand of sexually assaulting them a decade ago. In a video posted to X, Brand vehemently denied the allegations.

5:25pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) accused the Biden Administration of “doing everything in their power to obstruct this [House] investigation” into President Joe Biden’s business ties.

5:30pm- While speaking with Dana Bash on CNN, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) said Hunter Biden using his father to gain “a little influence” is “hardly unique.”

5:35pm- Speaking in Pennsylvania during the Fight for Our Freedom College Tour, Vice President Kama Harris claimed that “climate anxiety” is preventing Americans from having kids or buying homes.

5:50pm- Eduardo Medina of The New York Times writes: “JoAnne A. Epps, the acting president of Temple University in Philadelphia whose tenure came at a turbulent time for the school, died on Tuesday after becoming ill onstage at a memorial service.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/19/us/joanne-epps-temple-president-dead.html

6:05pm- In their Wall Street Journal opinion editorial, John Ratcliffe and Cliff Sims write: “A Central Intelligence Agency whistleblower claims that the CIA rigged a report on the origins of Covid-19 to exonerate China. According to the allegation, the most senior member of a seven-member CIA analysis team ‘was the lone officer to believe COVID-19 originated through zoonosis.’ His six colleagues thought the intelligence and science ‘were sufficient to make a low confidence assessment’ that the disease came from a lab leak.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cia-politicizes-intelligence-on-china-whistleblower-covid-election-interference-trump-f74806c3?mod=opinion_lead_pos5

6:30pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Economist & Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “China’s Economic Collapse Carries A Warning About Our Own Future.” Earlier today, Dr. Antoni participated in a Congressional hearing on “Bidenomics.” You can read the full article here: https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4199698-chinas-economic-collapse-carries-a-warning-about-our-own-future/

6:50pm- According to a 6ABC news report, Jim’s West Steaks & Hoagies in Philadelphia has hired armed guards to protect their customers while they wait in line for their food. You can read the report here: https://6abc.com/jims-west-steaks-armed-agents-cheesesteak-shop-philadelphia/13788360/