The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/29/2023):

3:05pm- On Monday, a 28-year-old assailant killed six people, including three children at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee—a private Christian elementary school. The alleged shooter was a former student of the school and identified as a transgender man. While speaking with members of the press, Nashville Police Chief John Drake said that investigators have not yet confirmed a motive for the attack. In her latest article, Katherine Fung of Newsweek documents objections to the public release of the shooter’s manifesto—citing “concerns from LGBTQ+ groups.” In the past, these types of manifestos have always been made available to reporters and the public. Is it ever a good idea to allow government officials to withhold pertinent information? You can read the aforementioned article here: https://www.newsweek.com/audrey-hale-manifesto-release-raises-major-concerns-among-lgbtq-groups-1790938

3:15pm- Many media outlets and far-left commentators, outlandishly, have suggested that Republican policies placing restrictions on drag shows for minors and gender-affirming surgeries for children led to the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, TN.

3:30pm- On Wednesday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation—HB 2171—that will ban unequal restrictions on places of worship during state emergencies.

3:40pm- On MSNBC, host Nicolle Wallace and guests former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, Princeton professor Eddie Glaude, and analyst John Heilemann espoused conspiratorial lunacy suggesting that 2nd Amendment proponents value their own priorities over the safety of school children.

3:50pm- While speaking with reporters outside of the White House, President Joe Biden was asked if he believed Christians were targeted by the Covenant School shooter in Nashville, TN. After learning that conservative Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) expressed a belief that Christians had been targeted, Biden then stated: “I probably don’t then.”

4:05pm- The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board documented a “strange house call” the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made to independent journalist Matt Taibbi’s home—unannounced “the same day Mr. Taibbi testified before the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.” The WSJ Editorial Board writes, “[t]he taxman left a note instructing Mr. Taibbi to call the IRS four days later. Mr. Taibbi was told in a call with the agent that both his 2018 and 2021 tax returns had been rejected…the curious timing of this visit, on the heels of the FTC demand that Twitter turn over names of journalists, raises questions about potential intimidation.” Read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-matt-taibbi-twitter-files-jim-jordan-daniel-werfel-lina-khan-84ee518?mod=hp_opin_pos_2#cxrecs_s

4:10pm- While appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said it was “scary stuff” to learn that the IRS showed up to the home of journalist Matt Taibbi.

4:35pm- In his most recent report for Tablet, journalist Jacob Siegel documents government-driven censorship on social media platforms. Siegel writes: “A new outfit called Hamilton 68 claimed to have discovered hundreds of Russian-affiliated accounts that had infiltrated Twitter to sow chaos and help Donald Trump win the election. Russia stood accused of hacking social media platforms, the new centers of power, and using them to covertly direct events inside the United States. None of it was true. After reviewing Hamilton 68’s secret list, Twitter’s safety officer, Yoel Roth, privately admitted that his company was allowing ‘real people’ to be ‘unilaterally labeled Russian stooges without evidence or recourse.’” You can read his full investigative report here: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/guide-understanding-hoax-century-thirteen-ways-looking-disinformation

5:00pm- The Drive at 5: Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Taboo: 10 Facts You Can’t Talk About”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest National Review editorial, “Robin DiAngelo and Scott Adams: Double Standard on Race.” PLUS is basic math racist? According to a presentation by Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association’s (OMCA) President Jason To, “2+2 = 4” is a dog whistle for white supremacy. You can read Dr. Reilly’s full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/03/the-scott-adams-scandal-in-reverse-proves-our-racial-double-standard/

5:35pm- While appearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin denied that military bases are funding programs like “drag queen story hour”—despite evidence presented by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) that suggested otherwise.

5:50pm- While appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Senator Rand Paul stated: “I’m 100% confident that Fauci lied to us.” He went on to explain that because former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci is still technically working on behalf of the federal government, he may be eligible to receive legal protection from the government.

5:55pm- During a House hearing on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she could not explain why IRS agents showed up to the home of independent journalist Matt Taibbi the same day he was scheduled to testify before Congress.

6:05pm- In a series of Tweets, political commentator Greg Price highlighted the “terrifying” details hidden within the bipartisan Bill S.686—the proposed legislation to ban TikTok known as The RESTRICT Act. According to some reports, it gives federal government officials the authority to access and monitor the personal accounts (including emails and texts) of anyone they deem a risk. Equally astounding, a minimum fine of $250,000 and 20 years in prison could be brought against any who illegally access banned applications, like TikTok, through a virtual private network (VPN).

6:35pm- Is Rich going to dress up as Cher and sing “If I Could Turn Back Time”? Maybe.

6:40pm- During her Wednesday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked whether the Biden Administration would endorse some form of “gun confiscation”—she failed to confirm or deny that it could be an ambition of the administration.