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The Rich Zeoli Show

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Inadvertently Saves Jimmy Kimmel’s Career

The Rich Zeoli Show

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4.91.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 142 minutes

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/22/2025): 3:05pm- According to new data from CNN’s Harry Enten, despite Donald Trump’s personally low approval ratings, Republicans still possess massive polling advantages on three key issues: the economy, immigration, and crime. Enten joked that the Democrats have become the New Orlean Saints of political parties—which bodes poorly for the party’s hopes of taking the House of Representatives and/or Senate in 2026. 3:10pm- On Sunday, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill held their first NJ Gubernatorial debate at Rider University. During one notable moment, Sherrill refused to pledge that she wouldn’t raise taxes on New Jersey citizens. One new poll now has Ciattarelli leading by 1-point. 3:30pm- During Sunday’s debate, Mikie Sherrill attempted to explain why she voted in favor of a bipartisan House resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—but publicly denounced Kirk, lying about his past comments and baselessly claiming he wanted to” roll back the rights of women and Black people.” Sherrill was unable to answer when confronted with her inconsistencies and falsehoods. 3:40pm- On Sunday, a memorial service for Charlie Kirk was held in Glendale, Arizona—with 73,000 inside of State Farm Stadium and an estimated 200,000 people in total showing up to the event. In a powerful moment during the ceremony, Erika Kirk said she forgives her husband’s accused killer. 3:50pm- During her Monday briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump plans to sign an Executive Order designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. 4:05pm- Kimmel is Back: Last week, ABC/Disney indefinitely suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live”—following Kimmel’s comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. The late-night host shamefully accused Republicans of using the death to “score political points.” While the network’s move appeared to be a result of Kimmel’s comments coupled with poor ratings, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested his department could potentially investigate ABC/Disney over Kimmel’s vitriolic remarks—muddying the waters. Many expressed concern that Carr’s warning amounted to a First Amendment violation. ABC/Disney is now announcing that the suspension has concluded, and Kimmel will be back on-air Tuesday night. Rich notes that if Carr had not opened his mouth and baselessly threatened ABC/Disney, Kimmel’s show would have likely ended permanently. Did Carr inadvertently save Kimmel’s career? 4:20pm- Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked President Trump: “If you could eat only one thing for a week, what would it be?” Trump responded, “probably steak.” 4:40pm- Joe Gruters—Chairman of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show for his first interview since becoming RNC Chair last month! He discusses his experience as a Florida State Senator, November’s New Jersey gubernatorial election, and more. Chairman Gruters explains, “I’m committed to do whatever it takes to make sure we give the President a full four years [with a Republican-controlled House & Senate]” so “he continues to save the world.” 5:05pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump—alongside Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, & NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya—delivered remarks on Autism research which may link between acetaminophen usage during pregnancy to the condition. 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 recap Sunday night’s NJ gubernatorial debate between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. 5:55pm- Tom Azelby hosts the 6pm Hour of The Rich Zeoli Show!

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On X at Rich Zoli.

0:17.9

So I just did Jimmy Phala's radio show, and it was a last-minute thing.

0:22.6

I'm not going to be on camera today because I haven't even showered or shaved or anything today.

0:28.1

It was so last minute.

0:30.1

Tomorrow, however, I'll be going up to New York, and if I have to do the show again tomorrow,

0:33.4

then I will be on camera because I'll obviously have to shave and take a shower for TV and all that stuff. But today's going to be a traditional radio show. If you are streaming on YouTube, though, we will play lots of clips for you, so we'll still make it worth your while. And you can comment along in our online YouTube community. But for the most part, today is going to be like a radio show where you're going to be listening,

0:54.4

and I will do theater of the mind to describe to you all the things that I am thinking and feeling, and I'm thinking and feeling a lot of things today. Jack Jarelli's now in the lead for governor. He's got a one-point lead, according to a new poll that came out yesterday. That's huge. That's's big on the 10th of october we have that

1:13.0

rally coming up and we're going to do this big rally in north wildwood i would do my show live

1:18.0

from there that day and it's going to be a great day 4 to 7 p.m. is the event lots of great

1:24.4

speakers who are going to be coming out and speaking,

1:27.8

and we'll be doing a candlelit vigil to honor Charlie Kirk with our cell phones.

1:31.9

If you watch the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, I'm sure you were as blown away as I was.

1:37.3

If you watch the Eagles game yesterday, I'm sure you were as blown away as I was.

1:41.2

I think everybody was, especially considering the Jets did the exact same thing

1:45.3

after. It's pretty amazing. But there is a, there's a lot about this reaction by the Democrat

1:52.4

candidate for Governor New Jersey, Mikey Sherrill, and how pathetic her reaction was to Charlie Kirk

1:58.7

and hateful and how she hates everybody who supports him.

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