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The Schumer Shutdown is Underway! + EJ Antoni Joins the Show Oct 02, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/01/2025): 3:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 3:30pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 3:50pm- While discussing the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Fox News, Dana Perino cited Rich—so, we’ll be playing that clip multiple times today. 4:05pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 4:20pm- Did the government shutdown include audio on Capitol Hill? Chuck Schumer had some technical difficulties during an interview on Wednesday. 4:40pm- Will artificial intelligence kill us all (or at least take our jobs)? Rich and Justin are slightly concerned—Matt says he’s a big believer in economist Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of “creative destruction” and suggests we’ll all be made better off in the long run. PLUS, Matt reviews 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien—he didn’t like either (infuriating everyone). And an autonomous Waymo vehicle gets pulled over for suspected drunk driving. Who gets the ticket? 5:00pm- Following the government shutdown, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) baselessly claimed that Republicans want to “take the wheelchair from your neighbor with a disability.” Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) yelled at a reporter for suggesting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-CA) is directing the shutdown from behind the scenes. 5:15pm- During a press conference on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dabbled in hyperbole as well—accusing Republicans of stealing “food from the mouths of hungry children” 5:20pm- In posts to social media, President Trump shared satirical memes of Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer wearing sombreros with mariachi music playing in the background. Democrats and media members have labeled the memes as “deep fakes”—but they’re comically fake! No one would ever confuse them for anything other than edited. Vice President JD Vance joked: “I'll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now—I make this solemn promise to you, that if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop.” 5:40pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show! He discusses the withdrawal of his nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics and explains that he simply didn’t have the necessary number of Senators who were willing to meet with him. Rich emphasizes: “It’s a loss for the good guys & a loss for the country.” Plus, Dr. Antoni weighs-in on the ongoing government shutdown. 6:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 6:30pm- Did Rich mention that Dana Perino cited him on Fox Ne ...

Mamdani Denies Being a Communist, But Embraces “Democratic Socialist” Title Oct 02, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 6:30pm- Did Rich mention that Dana Perino cited him on Fox News today? Let’s play the clip again…in case people missed it in the 3pm, 4pm, or 5pm hours. 6:35pm- During an interview with CNN, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suggested that Democrats will target private citizens who work with President Trump if Democrats win in 2026. 6:40pm- Zohran Mamdani—who will presumably become the next mayor of New York City—denied being a communist during a recent interview but embraced the title of “democratic socialist.”

Trump Mocks Hakeem Jeffries & Chuck Schumer in Hilarious Memes Oct 01, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Following the government shutdown, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) baselessly claimed that Republicans want to “take the wheelchair from your neighbor with a disability.” Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) yelled at a reporter for suggesting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-CA) is directing the shutdown from behind the scenes. 5:15pm- During a press conference on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dabbled in hyperbole as well—accusing Republicans of stealing “food from the mouths of hungry children” 5:20pm- In posts to social media, President Trump shared satirical memes of Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer wearing sombreros with mariachi music playing in the background. Democrats and media members have labeled the memes as “deep fakes”—but they’re comically fake! No one would ever confuse them for anything other than edited. Vice President JD Vance joked: “I'll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now—I make this solemn promise to you, that if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop.” 5:40pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show! He discusses the withdrawal of his nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics and explains that he simply didn’t have the necessary number of Senators who were willing to meet with him. Rich emphasizes: “It’s a loss for the good guys & a loss for the country.” Plus, Dr. Antoni weighs-in on the ongoing government shutdown.

Autonomous Vehicle Pulled Over for Suspected DUI. Who Gets the Ticket? Oct 01, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 4:20pm- Did the government shutdown include audio on Capitol Hill? Chuck Schumer had some technical difficulties during an interview on Wednesday. 4:40pm- Will artificial intelligence kill us all (or at least take our jobs)? Rich and Justin are slightly concerned—Matt says he’s a big believer in economist Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of “creative destruction” and suggests we’ll all be made better off in the long run. PLUS, Matt reviews 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien—he didn’t like either (infuriating everyone). And an autonomous Waymo vehicle gets pulled over for suspected drunk driving. Who gets the ticket?

Is Schumer Afraid of an AOC Primary Challenge? Yes! Oct 01, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- At midnight on Tuesday, the U.S. government officially shutdown after Senate Democrats refused to agree to a continuing resolution. While Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and John Fetterman (PA) voted with Republicans to pass the CR, the vote fell short of the necessary 60-vote threshold. According to rumors, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reluctant to negotiate a deal with Republicans—hoping to prove his progressive credentials in order to stave off a potential primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. 3:30pm- During a Wednesday press briefing, Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Democrats have shut down the government as part of their fight to provide free healthcare to migrants residing in the United States illegally. 3:50pm- While discussing the New Jersey gubernatorial race on Fox News, Dana Perino cited Rich—so, we’ll be playing that clip multiple times today.

BONUS: Conservative shocker: This Dem is the only not gaslighting both sides on government shutdown Oct 01, 2025

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There's a lot to say in this episode about who's to blame for the government shutdown -- and even whether the whole thing is just meaningless political theater. But a top conservative host says she knows for sure who you can trust in the conversation and you'll be shocked at who it is.

Sec. of War Hegseth: No More Fat Generals at the Pentagon! Sep 30, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/30/2025): 3:05pm- According to a report from The New York Post, both of Mikie Sherrill’s children were admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy—but did they receive special treatment to gain admission? The school has a 9% acceptance rate. 3:30pm- “The C-Word” podcast with Lena Dunham is coming to Audacy soon—Rich suspects many of his audience members will find this news relevant as the two shows are virtually identical. PLUS, a lot of people believe Dunham’s podcast is scalable! Whatever that means…. 4:00pm- Brent Sadler—Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new combat directives to senior military officials. During a speech from Quantico, Virginia earlier today, Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.” 4:30pm- From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders lowering the cost of pharmaceuticals and vowing to use technological innovations, like artificial intelligence, as well as increased federal funding to defeat childhood cancer. 4:40pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is likely to experience a government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday—noting that Democrats won’t agree on a continuing resolution (CR) and are demanding government-provided healthcare for migrants residing in the country illegally. President Trump said if Democrats remain unreasonable, he will use the shutdown to make permanent cuts to the federal workforce. 5:00pm- Mike Opelka joins Rich for The Drive at 5—where they attempt to define “scalability,” listen to new Zeoli show jingles, and discuss Kamala Harris’s new book (no, Mike didn’t buy it, but he did slow down the audio book and make her sound drunk). Plus, The View’s Sunny Hostin says she doesn’t understand why physical standards should be important for those serving in the United States armed forces! She wants fat troops!? Speaking of which, someone has leaked KFC’s eleven secret herbs and spices! You can find Opelka here: https://pureopelka.com. 5:30pm- Free Speech Under Attack in England: Armed British police arrested a blogger named Peter North at his home for posting a “F*** Hamas” meme on X. 5:40pm- In a conversation with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison alarmingly revealed he’d like to centralize data for total surveillance: "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly watching & recording everything that's going on." 6:05pm- While speaking with the press, Congresswoman Maxine Waters said that Democrats are “demanding healthcare for everyone.” Does that include migrants residing in the U.S. illegally? 6:15pm- Entertainment Update: Matt says Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film, “One Battle After Another,” is good but centers around political violence in America—which makes it a tough watch at times given the recent news cycle. Plus, when will the next James Bond be named? 6:30pm- On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued new combat directives to senior military officials during a speech from Quantico, Virginia. Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.”

Entertainment News + Sec of War’s New Combat Directives Sep 30, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- While speaking with the press, Congresswoman Maxine Waters said that Democrats are “demanding healthcare for everyone.” Does that include migrants residing in the U.S. illegally? 6:15pm- Entertainment Update: Matt says Leonardo DiCaprio’s new film, “One Battle After Another,” is good but centers around political violence in America—which makes it a tough watch at times given the recent news cycle. Plus, when will the next James Bond be named? 6:30pm- On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued new combat directives to senior military officials during a speech from Quantico, Virginia. Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.”

Rich & Opelka Join Forces for the Drive at 5! Sep 30, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Mike Opelka joins Rich for The Drive at 5—where they attempt to define “scalability,” listen to new Zeoli show jingles, and discuss Kamala Harris’s new book (no, Mike didn’t buy it, but he did slow down the audio book and make her sound drunk). Plus, The View’s Sunny Hostin says she doesn’t understand why physical standards should be important for those serving in the United States armed forces! She wants fat troops!? Speaking of which, someone has leaked KFC’s eleven secret herbs and spices! You can find Opelka here: https://pureopelka.com. 5:30pm- Free Speech Under Attack in England: Armed British police arrested a blogger named Peter North at his home for posting a “F*** Hamas” meme on X. 5:40pm- In a conversation with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison alarmingly revealed he’d like to centralize data for total surveillance: "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly watching & recording everything that's going on."

Government Shutdown at Midnight? + Trump Vows to Defeat Childhood Cancer with New EO Sep 30, 2025

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Brent Sadler—Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology in the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s new combat directives to senior military officials. During a speech from Quantico, Virginia earlier today, Hegseth memorably declared: “Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards for a combat position, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional—it’s time for a new position.” 4:30pm- From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders lowering the cost of pharmaceuticals and vowing to use technological innovations, like artificial intelligence, as well as increased federal funding to defeat childhood cancer. 4:40pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is likely to experience a government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday—noting that Democrats won’t agree on a continuing resolution (CR) and are demanding government-provided healthcare for migrants residing in the country illegally. President Trump said if Democrats remain unreasonable, he will use the shutdown to make permanent cuts to the federal workforce.

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