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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 58 MIN

How Tom Homan Got It Done and Gavin's Ridiculous High Speed Rail Claims

from The Rich Zeoli Podcast: Daily Politics, Culture & Chaos

Zeoli is fired up today as we dig into Tom Homan’s Minnesota move, why it’s working, and how it exposes the political games around ICE versus what real law enforcement actually wants. We spend a big chunk of the show on Homan’s message from Minneapolis: this is a targeted operation, he wants officers and suspects going home alive, and cooperation is the whole point. We talk about how the loudest anti-ICE voices are often politicians and activists, while local and state law enforcement knows the streets need backup. And when that backup arrives “off-budget,” the incentives get real fast. The drawdown of 700 federal officers isn’t a retreat — it’s what happens when local agencies finally start filling the gap. Then we get into two stories that connect in a way the press doesn’t want to touch: organized anti-ICE protests backed by major donor networks with China links, and the Las Vegas “biolab” story where some outlets downplay the China angle until way late. We go over what investigators reportedly found, why that raises eyebrows after the last few years, and why selective framing from big corporate media keeps showing up whenever China is involved. Rich closes by bouncing across the political map: Bernie Sanders trying to distance himself from Tulsi Gabbard now that she’s on the other side of the aisle, Gavin Newsom hyping a high-speed rail project that keeps getting pricier while barely getting closer to the promise, and the latest out of New Jersey where Mikey Sherrill’s inauguration money trail looks awfully convenient for a politician who sold “transparency” on the campaign trail. 00:00 - Tom Homan is getting the job done as he announces Minnesota is finally cooperating with ICE03:30 - Democrats vs. cops10:41 - The corporate media hides the truth about Chinese dark money funding protests in Minnesota15:02 - A Chinese biolab in Las Vegas and the corporate media is covering for China...again22:36 - Body cams: Homan flags the gap and Noem moves to expand deployment27:09 - What investigators reportedly find in the Las Vegas garage setup39:56 - Bernie Sanders backpedals on Tulsi as she faces establishment heat44:29 - Gavin Newsom's greasy hair announces more money wasted on a train to nowhere48:08 - The Medicaid provider-tax fight and why Washington is pushing back50:14 - NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill is hiding the donors to her inauguration  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://richzeoli.com/ ► Zeoli Show on X: https://x.com/Richzeolishow► Zeoli Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichzeoliShow► Zeoli Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richzeolishow/► Zeoli Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richzeolishowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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