EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 56 MIN
The 2028 Primaries Just Started in Munich & AI Tom Cruise Video Spooking Hollywood
from The Rich Zeoli Podcast: Daily Politics, Culture & Chaos
Rich Zeoli breaks down the 2028 Democratic 'auditions' in Munich featuring AOC, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer. Plus, Al Gore’s plan to ban algorithms and the AI Tom Cruise clip everyone is talking about In this episode: The Munich Beauty Pageant: AOC, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer hit the world stage to audition for 2028. We dissect AOC’s viral non-answer on Taiwan and why Newsom’s habit of trashing the U.S. while praising China’s EV machine is a massive red flag for American supply chains. The "Trump-Derangement" Loop: Rosie O’Donnell is still fixated, this time from abroad. What does her latest spiral say about the media’s inability to move on? The War on Speech: Al Gore wants to "ban" social media algorithms. We explain why this is less about safety and more about a desperate grab for narrative control. AI vs. Hollywood: Between "bullying" bots and a terrifyingly realistic AI-generated brawl between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the tech panic has reached a boiling point. Plus, we look at the privacy win involving doorbell cameras and law enforcement surveillance. The Epstein Shadow: Why "Pizzagate" talk and Epstein document chatter refuse to leave the mainstream conversation despite disputed evidence. 00:00 – Munich turns into a 2028 Democratic tryout 01:02 – AOC’s Taiwan question and the brutal non-answer 02:03 – Newsom in Munich: “Nazis” comparisons and Trump talk 03:47 – “Trump is temporary” and the overseas messaging game 05:29 – AOC’s second Munich word salad and party viability 12:03 – Pelosi calls AOC a “star” and 2028 chatter heats up 16:24 – Why Munich matters: International audition for Dem contenders 17:17 – Newsom praises China’s EV machine and the supply-chain reality 23:28 – Whitmer’s Ukraine answer and the governor-on-the-world-stage problem 24:22 – Rosie O’Donnell abroad, still consumed by Trump 28:48 – Rosie, Epstein claims, and the media loop 32:37 – Al Gore wants to “ban” algorithms: What that really signals 36:04 – AI panic weekend: Bots, fear-posting, and job anxiety 42:37 – The Cruise vs. Pitt AI fight clip and why Hollywood panics 49:02 – Doorbell surveillance worries and corporate backpedaling 52:36 – Epstein documents and why “Pizzagate” talk resurfaces ► 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/@richzeolishow 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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