The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3:

• The Drive at 5: According to reporting from Axios’ Catlin Owens, “[t]he coronavirus pandemic appeared to originate from a laboratory accident, based on biosafety issues in the epicenter in Wuhan, China, and factors observed in the nature and early spread of the virus, according to a 302-page Senate report.” You can read more here: https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/senate-covid-origins-report-details-lab-leak-theory
• According to a report from Reason’s Joe Lancaster, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)—along with several other elected officials—wants the government to save Batgirl! You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2023/04/12/elizabeth-warren-wants-the-government-to-save-batgirl/
• While appearing on Real Time with Bill Maher, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA)—candidate for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s soon-to-be vacated Senate seat—baselessly accused Maher and guest Piers Morgan of being “old and grumpy” and claimed NCAA swimming champion Riley Gaines—who advocate for the rights of biologically female athletes—of simply speaking out for “likes and clicks.”
• During a press conference, Mayor Eric Adams introduced New York City’s first “Rat Czar”—Kathleen Corradi. The position will pay $155,000 per-year! Despite submitting an application and collecting letters of recommendation, Henry was devastated to hear he did not get the position.