The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/13/2025): 3:05pm- On Thursday, from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing “reciprocal tariffs” on trading partners who currently place tariffs, taxes, and fees on American imports. The Trump Administration has argued that the reciprocal tariffs are designed to persuade trade partners to drop trade importation penalties on American-made goods—ultimately resulting in truly fair and free trade agreements. 3:30pm- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Trump Administration’s Secretary of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48—with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) being the only Republican voting against his confirmation. 3:40pm- Justin Goodman—Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy for the White Coat Waste Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent testimony before Congress where he spoke about his organization’s findings indicating federal government involvement in barbaric studies on animals, including purposefully “poisoning puppies.” These disturbing tests are being financially supported by organizations like USAID and the NIH. Goodman hopes that with WCW ally Robert Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Trump Administration will do away with these unnecessarily cruel experiments once and for all. 4:05pm- On Thursday, from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing “reciprocal tariffs” on trading partners who currently place tariffs, taxes, and fees on American imports. The Trump Administration has argued that the reciprocal tariffs are designed to persuade trade partners to drop trade importation penalties on American-made goods—ultimately resulting in truly fair and free trade agreements. 4:15pm- After a lengthy conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war in Ukraine may soon be coming to an end. While speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he plans on meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia to finalize a deal. 4:20pm- On Wednesday, independent journalists Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, Rupa Subramanya testified before the House Judiciary Committee. While being questioned by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) Shellenberger accused USAID—and other elements of the federal government—of engaging in nefarious “information operations” and manipulating publications like the Guardian and New York Times. 4:30pm- BREAKING NEWS: Hamas announces it will release all remaining Israeli hostages by Saturday at noon. President Donald Trump had vowed that “all hell” would break loose if the hostages weren’t returned by that deadline. 4:35pm- Jacqueline Tobacco—Creative Director & Producer for 43 Oak—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her tireless fight for parental rights in New Jersey and reacts to Robert Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services. 5:05pm- On Wednesday, independent journalists Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, Rupa Subramanya testified before the House Judiciary Committee. While being questioned by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) Shellenberger accused USAID—and other elements of the federal government—of engaging in nefarious “information operations” and manipulating publications like the Guardian and New York Times. In another notable moment Subramanya—who was born in India—emphasized that the First Amendment’s protection of free of speech is what separates the United States from the rest of the world. 5:15pm- Angry Megaphone Bernie is BACK! And he is still furious about the wealthiest 1% of Americans (which statistically, according to his net worth, he is a part of). 5:20pm- A video montage which has gone viral on social media, shows the Clinton and Obama Administrations openly advocating for reducing the size of government and eliminating wasteful spending within the executive branch. So why are Democrats opposed to ...