The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/22/2023):

3:05pm- Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has been charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for providing Egypt with “sensitive U.S. government information.” During a Friday press conference announcing a three-count indictment, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams explained that federal prosecutors found $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, in Sen. Menendez’ home—some of which contained fingerprints or DNA of Fred Daibes, a real estate developer also accused of bribing Menendez and his wife Nadine. According to The New York Times, Daibes pled guilty to financial crimes in 2022. Senator Menendez and his wife have both denied the criminal conduct alleged by prosecutors. You can read more about the story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/nyregion/robert-menendez-indicted.html

3:30pm- Attorney Scott Coffina—former Burlington County Prosecutor and former Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to react to the indictment of Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife, Nadine, on bribery charges. Coffina believes that Nadine’s alleged text messages with Wael Hana, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, may be difficult for the defense to explain away. Will this indictment impact Sen. Menendez’ intention to run for reelection in 2024?

3:45pm- Despite an inability to prevent illegal migration along the U.S. Southern border, the Biden Administration has announced it will grant “legal status” to 470,000 Venezuelans who entered the U.S. unlawfully. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2023/09/20/border-influx-migrants-biden/

3:55pm- During Friday’s briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked how she could consider the Biden Administration’s response to illegal immigration along the U.S. Southern border a “success” when 10,000 people are crossing unlawfully every day. Incredibly, she blamed Republicans. Similarly, while speaking at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 46th Annual Awards Gala, President Joe Biden blamed “MAGA Republicans” for “gutting the immigration system” and undermining border security.

4:05pm- The author of “Gender Queer” said that the book is not meant for children. The book gained notoriety when, earlier this month, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) read several, graphic passages from the book during a Senate hearing on “anti-book ban” legislation.

4:10pm- Earlier in the week, a missing Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II valued at $90 million was located. The stealth jet went missing after a pilot was forced to eject over North Carolina—a debris field has been spotted in Williamsburg County. We now have incredible audio of the pilot calling 9-1-1 and speaking to a very confused emergency operator.

4:20pm- The Daily Caller’s Malik Lahrim spoke with people on the streets of Washington D.C.—asking liberals to explain why people “can change gender” but not change races. The answers are unsurprisingly hilarious.

4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a Washington Post report indicating that the Biden Administration will provide the Ukrainian military with long-range missiles. The missiles will now allow Ukraine to strike Russian-held territories. Will this lead to a massive escalation in warfare? Plus, in an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said if Iran gets a nuclear weapon, “so will we.” Dr. Coates is the author of “David’s Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213

4:55pm- In a video that has gone viral on social media, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy confronts Washington Post journalist Emily Heil over a “hit piece” she wrote about him—the article was published on Friday.

5:00pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a University of Maryland professor who has received a $600,000 grant to make math more “equitable.” Ibram X. Kendi’s Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University has laid-off a third of its workforce as reports reveal the center produced just two original research papers since its founding in 2020—despite receiving millions of dollars in funding. Plus, does the far-left have a war against air conditioning? You can pre-order Dr. Reilly’s upcoming book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told/dp/0063265974

5:25pm- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) has called on Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to resign following a three-count indictment that alleges Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.

5:30pm- Audio of the Day: Rich plays an unforgettable Phil Murphy clip—he’s eating what!?!?

5:40pm- Earlier in the week, Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement that, effective immediately, eligible Pennsylvanians will automatically be registered to vote when obtaining a driver’s license or photo identification. The Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus has objected to the move and notes: “The legislature did not approve this and non-citizens are also able to obtain driver's licenses in PA.” You can learn more about the PA Freedom Caucus’ response here: https://twitter.com/SFC_Network/status/1705247230947463286

6:05pm- New York Times columnist David Brooks complains about the cost of his lunch.

6:10pm Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has been charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for providing Egypt with “sensitive U.S. government information.” During a Friday press conference announcing a three-count indictment, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams explained that federal prosecutors found $500,000 in cash, as well as gold bars, in Sen. Menendez’ home—some of which contained fingerprints or DNA of Fred Daibes, a real estate developer also accused of bribing Menendez and his wife Nadine. According to The New York Times, Daibes pled guilty to financial crimes in 2022. Senator Menendez and his wife have both denied the criminal conduct alleged by prosecutors. You can read more about the story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/nyregion/robert-menendez-indicted.html

6:30pm- Audio of the Day: Rich plays an unforgettable Phil Murphy clip—he’s eating what!?!?

6:40pm- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) has called on Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to resign following a three-count indictment that alleges Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.