The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/06/2023):

3:05pm- George Bochetto—former candidate for U.S. Senate, former Pennsylvania State Boxing Commissioner, and Attorney at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C.—joins The Rich Zeoli Show as co-host for the day! Bochetto was the winning bidder at last year’s Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Gala. You can learn more about the 2023 MC-LEF Gala in Philadelphia on October 28th here: https://www.mclefphila.org/events-overview

3:15pm- In a career filled with noteworthy accomplishments, perhaps George Bochetto is best known for fighting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s unilateral decision to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from Marconi Plaza in Philadelphia. Bochetto reveals he will be at the White House next week to celebrate Columbus Day after, surprisingly, being invited by the Biden Administration.

3:20pm- Who should serve as the next Police Commissioner of Philadelphia? Former Commissioner Danielle Outlaw stepped down from the job in late September after accepting a position with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

3:40pm- Jerry Conner Committee Member for Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation calls-in to briefly discuss the 2023 MC-LEF Gala on October 28th. You can learn more here: https://www.mclefphila.org/events-overview

4:05pm- Rich Zeoli and George Bochetto discuss Ford, Tesla, Volvo, Volkswagen, and BMW being among the auto manufacturers that considered eliminating AM radio from their electric vehicles. However, a group of bipartisan lawmakers, including Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-Tx), fought to prevent the removal arguing public safety is at risk. Is the fight over?

4:10pm- Mark O’Conner from The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation (FBBCF) calls-in to The Rich Zeoli Show. Learn more about the FBBCF here: https://www.fbbcf.org

4:15pm- Philadelphia Municipal Judge Wendy Pew dismissed all charges against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial who was accused of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop last month. In the aftermath of the decision, the city saw widespread looting in Center City, the Northeast, and West Philadelphia—targeting stores like Foot Locker, Lululemon, Apple, and Fine Wine & Good Spirits. George Bochetto explains what he believes will happen next.

4:30pm- According to a report from NorthJersey.com, Nadine Arslanian—the wife of Senator Robert Menendez (R-NJ) who was recently indicted in a bribery scheme—was involved in a fatal car accident in December 2018. Katie Sobko, Ashley Balcerzak, and Kristie Cattafi write: “A month after the crash, according to an indictment brought by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Arslanian was texting Wael Hana, an Egyptian American businessman also indicted in the bribery scheme, about her lack of car. Hana later provided her with a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-300 convertible, the indictment says.” You can read the full report here: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2023/10/04/bob-menendez-wife-car-accident-bogota-nj-police-indictment/71051427007/

4:35pm- Rich saw The Exorcist: Believer last night—he did not enjoy it. At all.

4:40pm- Who could potentially replace Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in the United States Senate? Could it be Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ)? Or maybe even Governor Phil Murphy’s wife Tammy?

4:50pm- During Wednesday night’s win over the Marlins, a mystery Phillies fan bought two rounds of beer for all the people sitting in his section—costing over $4,400! George and Rich hypothesize that free beer may be the key to success for the Phillies this postseason.

4:55pm- Pastor Bill Devlin calls-in to The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about how George Bochetto once spoke at a conference with him in Philadelphia.

5:05pm The Drive at 5 with Rich Zeoli and George Bochetto: Is Philadelphia’s Christopher Columbus statue still in a box?

5:10pm- Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump arrived in New York for a civil trial in which NY Attorney General Letitia James alleges that Trump-owned properties were dramatically, and fraudulently, over-valued on official documents. If Trump loses the case, he could be fined up to $250 million and prohibit him from doing business in New York moving forward.

5:15pm- Prior to appearing before a New York judge for a civil fraud trial, former President Donald Trump addressed the press, explaining: “There was no crime. The crime is against me…They are trying to damage me, so I don’t do as well in the election…This is an attempt to hurt me in an election…They waited until I was right in the middle of my campaign.” Trump accused NY Attorney General Letitia James of undervaluing his property for political reasons. In 2018, while campaigning to become Attorney General, James vowed to “sue” Donald Trump—providing evidence to Trump’s claim that this is nothing more than a political vendetta.

5:20pm- In a video that has recently resurfaced, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron—the judge overseeing the civil fraud case involving Donald Trump—can be heard exclaiming: “I’m going to say something controversial…juries get it wrong a lot.” Is this further proof that Trump is not receiving a fair trial?

5:25pm- What happened to Philadelphia’s statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo? George explains there is a chance it will be redisplayed in the future—though, when removing it, the city broke part of it.

5:30pm- Earlier this week, the office of Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas announced: “The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in Starr County, Texas.” Despite his administration’s determination that a border wall is necessary to help stifle unlawful migration, President Joe Biden told members of the press that he does not believe that border walls are effective.

5:40pm- While defending the economy’s performance, President Joe Biden accused the media of being too negative—and then bizarrely started talking about a boy saving dogs in a lake? What?!?!

5:45pm- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s policies are creating a culture of lawlessness. Would George Bochetto ever consider running for Mayor of Philadelphia?

6:05pm- On October 9th in Philadelphia, PA, Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce he will continue his campaign as an Independent. What kind of impact will this have on the 2024 election? Does it hurt Joe Biden’s chances of winning reelection? In Nate Silver’s most recent piece for The Free Press, he notes that Kennedy has stronger favorability ratings with Republicans than with Democrats. You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/nate-silver-the-conventional-wisdom

6:30pm- Listeners weigh-in: Who would be harmed if Robert Kennedy Jr. runs as an independent? Donald Trump or Joe Biden?