The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/14/2024): 3:05pm- A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion." Democratic Strategist Mark Singel said of Casey: “He has had a good and distinguished career, but it’s time to concede and move on.” Rich notes that the recount will cost Pennsylvania taxpayers roughly $1 million—and wonders if this recount is simply a fundraising gimmick for Democrats? 3:30pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.” 4:00pm- Trump Expected to Select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS. Meridith McGraw and Chelsea Cirruzzo of Politico write: “President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a person with direct knowledge of the selection.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/14/robert-f-kennedy-jr-trump-hhs-secretary-pick-00188617 4:15pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2 4:20pm- Trump Officially Announces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary of Health and Human Services. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!” 4:30pm- Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/ 5:0 ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:00pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2 6:15pm- Doug Collins Nominated for Secretary for Veterans Affairs. In a statement, Donald Trump announced: “I am pleased to announce my intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins, of Georgia, as The United States Secretary for Veterans Affairs (VA). Doug is a Veteran himself, who currently serves our Nation as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our Country in the Iraq War. We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need. Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our Country in this very important role!” 6:20pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.” 6:40pm- REPLAY: Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Corey DeAngelis— Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children & An Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss school choice expansion, and what the incoming Trump Administration can do to promote it. Plus, a California public school teacher melts down in class over Tuesday’s election results. DeAngelis is author of the “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.” You can find his book here: https://t.co/DkGI3lEqXh 5:15pm- Trump Nominates Jay Clayton to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am pleased to announce that Jay Clayton, of New York, the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during my first term, where he did an incredible job, is hereby nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Jay is a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant. Jay received Engineering and Law degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and an Economics degree from the University of Cambridge. Before chairing the SEC, Jay was a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, and served on the Management Committee. He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor to Sullivan & Cromwell, a Board Member of several public and private companies, and an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton Business School, and the Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania. Jay is going to be a strong Fighter for the Truth as we, Make America Great Again.” 5:40pm- Did the U.S. government kill Peanut the Squirrel? Speaking with Chris Cuomo on News Nation, Mark Longo—Peanut’s owner—revealed that there was a bizarre 10-month investigation into Peanut and it concluded with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation euthanizing his beloved pet squirrel. 5:50pm- Costco was forced to recall nearly 80,000 pounds of butter…because it wasn’t properly labeled as containing milk…

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Trump Expected to Select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS. Meridith McGraw and Chelsea Cirruzzo of Politico write: “President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former presidential candidate and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a person with direct knowledge of the selection.” You can read the full report here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/14/robert-f-kennedy-jr-trump-hhs-secretary-pick-00188617 4:15pm- Gaetz Nomination Doomed in U.S. Senate? Lindsay Wise, Xavier Martinez, and Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal write of Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz to serve as U.S. Attorney General: “Trump can afford to lose the support of no more than three GOP senators on his most contentious picks, assuming all Democrats are opposed, in a chamber that will be split 53-47 in the new Congress. People familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans said that far more than three of them are prepared to vote no if the matter comes to a vote, and some said there was already talk of trying to convince Trump to pull the nominee, or for Gaetz to voluntarily withdraw his name.” You can read the full report here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-attorney-general-nominee-donald-trump-b07d3a4f?mod=opinion_lead_pos2 4:20pm- Trump Officially Announces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary of Health and Human Services. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!” 4:30pm- Steve Milloy—Former Trump EPA Transition Team Member & Founder of JunkScience.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Donald Trump selecting Lee Zeldin to serve as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Plus, Milloy reviews his list of energy action items for the incoming Trump Administration. You can find the list here: https://junkscience.com/2024/11/top-10-climate-and-energy-action-items-for-president-trump/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion." Democratic Strategist Mark Singel said of Casey: “He has had a good and distinguished career, but it’s time to concede and move on.” Rich notes that the recount will cost Pennsylvania taxpayers roughly $1 million—and wonders if this recount is simply a fundraising gimmick for Democrats? 3:30pm- In response to several of Donald Trump’s cabinet selections—particularly Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz—the media has stated the nominees are unqualified. But, for example, what were Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications when he was named U.S. Secretary of Transportation? Buttigieg famously explained that he had “a personal love of transportation ever since childhood.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/13/2024): 3:00pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced that he has selected Army Combat Veteran & Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. There were also rumors circulating that Marco Rubio may not ultimately be Trump’s selection for Secretary of State. 3:05pm- RESTART THE SHOW! Donald Trump officially announces that Senator Marco Rubio is his selection to serve as Secretary of State. In a statement, the president-elect wrote: “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” 3:10pm- Who might Governor Ron DeSantis pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate? According to Axios, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is pushing for Lara Trump—Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the RNC. However, Politico suggests the front runner is likely James Uthmeier—DeSantis’s current Chief of Staff. 3:15pm- More breaking news…RESTART THE SHOW AGAIN! Donald Trump officially announces Tulsi Gabbard is his choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He wrote in a statement: “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” 3:30pm- On his Truth Social Account, Donald Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.” 3:40pm- Does Matt Gaetz have enough support to get confirmed as U.S. Attorney General? Nate Silver, PolyMarket odds, and others on social media suggest it might not be a foregone conclusion that the U.S. Senate will confirm his appointment. 4:00pm- On Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the White House Oval Office to discuss administration transition plans. 4:15pm- CNN Has Already Begun to Attack Tulsi Gabbard. CNN host Boris Sanchez baselessly suggested that Tulsi Gabbard might be a Russian asset—and asked Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) if he was comfortable with Gabbard having access to the nation’s most sensitive secrets as Director of National Intelligence. 4:30pm- If some of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks struggle to get confirmed in the U.S. Senate, could he use recess appointments? Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal writes of recess appointments: “The Senate wasn’t conceived to continuously be in session, and the vagaries of 18th-century communication and transportation meant that weeks could go by before lawmakers could be reconvened for an emergency. To keep the government staffed, the Constitution provides that the president may fill vacancies while the Senate is in recess, but those commissions expire at the end of the next session of Congress. That means a recess appointee can’t hold office longer than two years, the length of a congressional session.” You can read more about recess appointments here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-recess-appointments-senate-179a16f7 4:45pm- While appearing on a podcast, Sunny Hostin revealed that she thought she was asking Kamala Harris softball questions during the Vice Pr ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Rich is hosting 1210 WPHT’s Politics & Pints tonight with Fox News host Jimmy Failla—so, Mike Opelka wraps up the final hour of the show! 6:10pm- In last 24-hours, president-elect Donald Trump announced he would be appointing Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Plus, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. 6:15pm- According to reports, the U.S. taxpayers are spending $15 million per year on security for former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci. 6:20pm- In a post on social media, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) vowed to oppose Pete Hegseth’s appointment to serve as U.S. Defense Secretary. 6:40pm- Cardi B for press secretary? Opelka plays a clip of the rapper ad-libbing during a Harris-Walz campaign event last month…and it is a disaster!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- In the last 24-hours, president-elect Donald Trump announced he would be appointing Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Will they eventually be confirmed by the U.S. Senate? 5:30pm- Manu Raju of CNN spoke with several Republican Senators who will likely be key in confirming, or rejecting, Donald Trump’s appointment of Matt Gaetz to Attorney General. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has announced she will not support Gaetz’s nomination. Rich and Matt note it will only be a matter of time before Sen. Lisa Murkowski (A-AK) announces her opposition as well. But will two other Republican Senators defect? 5:40pm- Linda Kerns—Attorney & Pennsylvania Election Integrity Counsel for the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. A recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. In response to the news, McCormick’s campaign said in a statement: “Senator-Elect McCormick’s lead is insurmountable, which the AP made clear in calling the race. A recount will be a waste of time and taxpayer money, but it is Senator Casey’s prerogative. Senator-Elect McCormick knows what it’s like to lose an election and is sure Senator Casey will eventually reach the right conclusion."

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- On Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump met with President Joe Biden in the White House Oval Office to discuss administration transition plans. 4:15pm- CNN Has Already Begun to Attack Tulsi Gabbard. CNN host Boris Sanchez baselessly suggested that Tulsi Gabbard might be a Russian asset—and asked Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) if he was comfortable with Gabbard having access to the nation’s most sensitive secrets as Director of National Intelligence. 4:30pm- If some of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks struggle to get confirmed in the U.S. Senate, could he use recess appointments? Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal writes of recess appointments: “The Senate wasn’t conceived to continuously be in session, and the vagaries of 18th-century communication and transportation meant that weeks could go by before lawmakers could be reconvened for an emergency. To keep the government staffed, the Constitution provides that the president may fill vacancies while the Senate is in recess, but those commissions expire at the end of the next session of Congress. That means a recess appointee can’t hold office longer than two years, the length of a congressional session.” You can read more about recess appointments here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-recess-appointments-senate-179a16f7 4:45pm- While appearing on a podcast, Sunny Hostin revealed that she thought she was asking Kamala Harris softball questions during the Vice President’s appearance on The View. However, Harris still struggled to answer.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:00pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced that he has selected Army Combat Veteran & Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. There were also rumors circulating that Marco Rubio may not ultimately be Trump’s selection for Secretary of State. 3:05pm- RESTART THE SHOW! Donald Trump officially announces that Senator Marco Rubio is his selection to serve as Secretary of State. In a statement, the president-elect wrote: “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” 3:10pm- Who might Governor Ron DeSantis pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate? According to Axios, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is pushing for Lara Trump—Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the RNC. However, Politico suggests the front runner is likely James Uthmeier—DeSantis’s current Chief of Staff. 3:15pm- More breaking news…RESTART THE SHOW AGAIN! Donald Trump officially announces Tulsi Gabbard is his choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He wrote in a statement: “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” 3:30pm- On his Truth Social Account, Donald Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.” 3:40pm- Does Matt Gaetz have enough support to get confirmed as U.S. Attorney General? Nate Silver, PolyMarket odds, and others on social media suggest it might not be a foregone conclusion that the U.S. Senate will confirm his appointment.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/12/2024): 3:05pm- Chuck Schumer & Bob Casey Are Election Deniers. On Friday, the Associated Press called the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race in favor of Republican challenger Dave McCormick—but sitting Senator Bob Casey has refused to concede! Appeasing Casey, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has withheld an orientation invite for incoming Senators from McCormick. 3:10pm- Donald Trump Performed Well with Philly Voters. Chris A. Williams, Stephen Stirling, and Anna Orso of The Philadelphia Inquirer write: “President-elect Donald Trump pushed Philadelphia to the right this year by increasing his vote totals across a range of demographic groups and improving his performance with working-class voters, a shift that’s been underway since his first run for president in 2016. According to an Inquirer analysis of precinct-level data, Trump increased his standing in the city’s white, working-class neighborhoods, winning more than 30% of the vote in precincts where white voters make up the majority of the electorate. He also improved in majority Black and Latino precincts, and with middle and working-class voters.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/donald-trump-gains-philadelphia-voters-20241112.html 3:40pm- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans will select their next leader. The three contenders to replace Mitch McConnell are: John Cornyn (R-TX), John Thune (R-SD), and Rick Scott (R-FL). According to a leaked internal whip count, Thune currently leads with 24 projected votes. If the leaked count is accurate, Scott currently has several notable supporters, including Mike Lee, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Tommy Tuberville, and J.D. Vance. Could Vice President-elect Vance’s endorsement be enough to sway the vote? 4:05pm- Actress Justine Bateman took to social media to call out the far-left. She explains that over the last four years “common sense was discarded, intellectual discussion was demonized.” Is it time to Make America Fun Again? 4:10pm- Reacting to last week’s election results, Democratic strategist James Carville said that his party has become “an opposition party”—because they don’t control the White House, Senate, House of Representatives, or Supreme Court. He implored Democrats to dump “woke” ideology. 4:15pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Joy Reid, Dr. Amanda Calhoun—chief psychiatry resident at Yale University—said it’s fine to cut off family and friends who voted for Donald Trump, even with the holidays just around the corner. 4:20pm- In a post to social media, Donald Trump vowed to send all education back to the states—explaining that “you can’t do worse” than the Department of Education. 4:45pm- Billionaire Bill Ackman destroys Yale for discouraging civil disagreement, the NFL fines Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat—but he celebrates Tuesday’s election win regardless, and how many steps does the Philadelphia Art Museum have? 5:00pm- Jeff Bartos—former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new op-ed in The New York Post, “Sen. Bob Casey’s Refusal to Concede to Dave McCormick is Hurting the People of Pennsylvania.” You can read the full editorial here: https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/opinion/sen-bob-caseys-refusal-to-concede-to-dave-mccormick-is-hurting-the-people-of-pennsylvania/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral 5:20pm- FEMA Official Ordered Relief Workers To Skip Houses With Trump Signs. Leif Le Mahieu of Daily Wire reports: “A federal disaster relief official ordered workers to bypass the homes of Donald Trump’s supporters as they surveyed damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, according to internal correspondence obtained by The Daily Wire and confirmed by multiple federal employees. A FEMA supervisor told workers in a message to ‘avoid homes advertising Trump’ as they canvassed Lake Placid, Florida to identify residents who could qualify for federal aid, internal ...