Gold Medal Hockey Gets Political Fast: Trump’s Joke, Liberals' Meltdown and the Women’s Team Says No

Rich Zeoli opens State of the Union Day by sizing up the theatrics Democrats have planned for President Trump’s address—and we start with the early preview: New Jersey Democrats rolling out a bill built around a not-so-subtle acronym, the F-ICE Act. We lay out what it’s meant to do, why it’s getting attention, and how Zeoli sees it fitting into the bigger political strategy of turning every fight into a headline. We then get into the gold medal hockey controversy that should not be a controversy: the guys laughing at Trump’s locker-room joke. Rich explores the social media outrage. Zeoli points out how quickly a customary White House invite becomes a loyalty test, and why the players are forced to play defense instead of just being able to bask in their well-earned Olympic glory.  Can Gavin Newsom read or not? He’s getting hammered for comments on his book tour with Cornel West, unloading on him for being a racist. We discuss how Mexico was able to kill drug cartel kingpin El Mencho through a romantic connection, and a viral post about Puerto Vallarta that leads to a side question on the left’s ever-growing acronym soup.  Another arrest in Britain related to Jeffrey Epstein.DOJ recordings have Epstein discussing intelligence, blackmail, and high-level access. More evidence he was a spy?  The New York Police Department gets pelted with snowballs and it's not a fun game for kids. It's because Mayor Mamdani has created a culture of disrespect towards the cops. The Trump Justice Department is suing New Jersey over Mikie Sherrill’s order limiting ICE cooperation at prisons. Why wouldn't NJ want to hand over criminals to ICE? Criminals who are in…prison. And we end on a question you've always wanted the answer to. So don't miss today's episode! 00:00 - State of the Union night and Democrats’ “silent defiance” plan00:58 - Gold medal hockey invite drama: men go, women decline02:50 - “George Stephanopoulos” joke and the morning show question03:41 - GMA clip: the team addresses the White House invite07:06 -  Don Lemon, Bill Maher’s dinner, and Larry David’s mockery13:15 - Cornel West unloads on Gavin Newsom’s book tour claims15:55 -  “I can’t read a speech” vs. reading a whole book fast21:37 - El Mencho tracked through a romantic partner and taken down26:20 - Puerto Vallarta warning post and the “2S” question30:37 - Epstein overseas: arrests, leaked documents, and spy allegations34:08 - Audio clip: Epstein, favors, and the Barak conversation40:39 - Newsom suggests elections won’t be “fair” unless Democrats win42:30 - Zohran Mamdani and the voter ID/SAVE Act argument43:23 - NYPD pelted with ice; Cuomo blasts the mayor’s silence46:14 - New Jersey’s F-ICE Act and the DOJ lawsuit over Mikie Sherrill’s order52:25 - Why restricting ICE around prisons raises public safety risks54:59 - Sopranos cast politics: would Tony back Trump today? Zeoli Show is Powered By:🏠 Emmons Roofing and Siding, who deliver protection, peace of mind, and true craftsmanship. (856) 885-6677 or online at https://www.emmonsroofing.com/🦷 With Dr. Mike, it's not about cost, it's about care. Learn more at https://www.vanariadental.com/ or call (856) 786-2020. 🛞 Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Tri County Toyota - https://www.tricountytoyota.com/ or https://www.422jeep.com/🎯 Make 2026 the year you protect yourself and your family.Visit https://www.bobslittlesportshop.com/ or call (856) 881-7575. ► Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-podcast/id1843174639► Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yAlotpdVGSE1RtaCw8H7g?si=395d3b29222c4036 ► Visit our website: https://rich