The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/14/2023):

3:05pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/

3:10pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden.

3:15pm- On Wednesday, MSNBC’s Monica Alba reported that the Biden Administration is concerned about the “emotional toll” a Hunter Biden drug relapse—triggered by his ongoing legal troubles—would have on his father, President Joe Biden. Could this be the excuse the White House provides for a potential pardon of Hunter? The president’s son has been charged with several tax evasion felonies, as well as federal firearm charges.

3:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said that Hunter Biden “engaged in legal self-immolation” when he defied a congressional subpoena.

3:40pm- Xi Van Fleet—Author of “Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. During the conversation, she describes the horrors of growing up in Mao’s China. Xi explains there is a dangerous trend of Americans no longer prioritizing protections on our freedoms. She explains, “the CCP can [indefinitely] lockdown a city as big as Shanghai...just shut it down overnight…many people starved to death…a lot committed suicide…Why didn’t it happen in America? It’s because we have the Second Amendment.” You can find Xi’s book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/xi-van-fleet/maos-america/9781546006305/?lens=center-street

4:05pm- David Zimmerman of National Review writes: “The House on Thursday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill that will this year include an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s Section 702, the controversial law that permits warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals. The House voted 310-118 in favor of the bill just before congressmen left for Christmas recess. The annual national-defense bill was passed by the Senate Wednesday, and is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The final version of the NDAA authorizes $886 billion in national-defense spending, an increase of $28 billion over fiscal year 2023.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/house-passes-annual-defense-bill-extends-section-702-surveillance-authority/

4:30pm- Billionaire Ted Leonsis—owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards—announced that he would be relocating his sports franchises to Northern Virginia despite Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reportedly offering $500 million to keep them at Capital One Arena. One of the reasons cited for the move is rampant crime around the existing arena that Bowser has allowed to go unchecked. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/13/bowser-monumental-sports-capitals-wizards-virginia-arena/

4:40pm- Ryan Mills of National Review writes, “San Francisco’s struggles with rising crime, rampant drug use, and sprawling homeless camps have kept tourists away and led to businesses and residents fleeing the city. Now, the downtown disorder is being blamed for deterring a big name from relocating to the Golden Gate City: Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-giants-lost-out-on-shohei-ohtani-in-part-due-to-rampant-crime-homelessness/

5:05pm- According to a report from 6ABC, 32 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested for blocking traffic on I-76 WB at Spring Garden Street in Center City, Philadelphia. Despite arrests, the protest is ongoing. You can find updates on this unfolding story here: https://6abc.com/philadelphia-protest-ceasefire-gaza-i76-schuylkill-expressway-center-city-trafffic/14184106/

5:25pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was elated over news that the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals would be relocating from their Washington D.C. arena to Virginia.

5:30pm- Listeners react to news that pro-Palestinian protestors have shutdown traffic on I-76 during rush hour.

5:45pm- Will News Nation host Chris Cuomo come on The Rich Zeoli Show and elevate himself to “The Greater” Cuomo???

6:05pm- During Thursday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the President’s limousine—known as “The Beast”—would be transitioned to a climate friendly, electric vehicle.

6:10pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/

6:15pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden.

6:20pm- While appearing on Meet the Press Now, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) said that President Joe Biden cannot win re-election in 2024 and should drop out of the race immediately. Phillips also accused the Florida Democratic Party, which has canceled its state’s Democratic presidential primary election, of disenfranchising voters.

6:35pm- Christopher Tremoglie—commentary writer for The Washington Examiner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent work, “College Campuses Have Been Oppressive, Left-Wing Bullying Machines Since the 1960s.” You can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/college-campuses-oppressive-left-wing-bullying-machines-1960s

6:45pm- Henry Savage of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes: “In the last 12 months, Pennsylvania had the largest average increase in grocery prices of any state. According to Consumer Affairs, the national consumer research and advocacy platform, prices in the state increased by 8.2% since last year—more than the nationwide average price increase of 5.3%. The report doesn’t stop there, either. The Philadelphia region is the metro area with the highest average grocery price increase in the country. This comes at a time when prices for all goods in the region have risen in the last few years. The Inquirer recently reported that local grocery prices skyrocketed by 24% since 2020, according to the Consumer Price Index.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia-pennsylvania-highest-grocery-price-increase.html