It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include....A day after its first hearing with emotional testimony from police officers brought the January 6 Capitol attack back into the national spotlight, the committee's next steps is to move the first wave of subpoenas.; Simone Biles has now pulled out of two Olympics gymnastics events for mental health reasons while some are saying withdrawing from Olympics is best thing for her safety.; In the wake of violent weekend in Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan now says police and community-led efforts are both needed.; Today's special guest is American Politician and businessman, Don Huffines, as he launches primary challenge to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.; We remember, Dusty Hill, bassist for the iconic rock band ZZ Top has died at 72 and on the JR poll, "Are you following the Olympics more or less then you have in the past?

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JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/28/2021

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...CDC reverses indoor mask policy, saying fully vaccinated people should begin wearing masks indoors again in places with high Covid transmission rates.; The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capital kicked off its first high profile hearing with testimony from officers who experienced the events of January 6.; Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics gymnastics team and says that she is super frustrated and wants to focus on her mental health and on the JR poll, "Are you masking-up again?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/27/2021

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Department of Veterans affairs is requiring all medical personnel to get vaccinated against Covid-19 which is the first federal agency-wide mandate of its kind.; Masks mandates seem to be coming across the U.S. and Dr. Fauci says that bringing back mask mandates is under active consideration but critics are panning Fauci on possibility of wearing masks again.; Cuba protesters gathered outside the Whit House wanting President Biden to call for freedom in Cuba and to do more to pressure the regime.; Marlboro maker Philip Morris say it plans to stop selling cigarettes within 10 years and could bring and end to Marlboro and on the JR poll, "Do you think cigarettes will be gone anytime soon?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/26/2021

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Cleveland's Major League Baseball team announced a new name for the team, changing the name from Indians to the Guardians after the 2021 season.; NFL says coronavirus outbreaks among unvaccinated players, could force that team to forfeit and will be credited with a loss.; Washington DC police Chief Robert Contee takes on the justice system after latest shooting, declared himself "mad as hell" and said violent criminals should not be coddled,; The Tokyo Olympics has relaxed its rules on athlete protests allowing athletes to protest their views on the field of play prior to start of competition.; On the JR poll, "Cleveland Indians become the Cleveland Guardians. Like or Dislike and its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dinner table.

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/23/2021

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...President Biden faced a number of questions on inflation, covid and immigration on a town hall forum with Don Lemon but made a number of false or misleading claims.; Gov. Greg Abbott says he won't impose new mask mandate despite increasing covid-19 cases but many local officials across the U.S. re beginning to reimpose covid mask rules.; Some School districts around the country are discussing a return to masks mandates when classes begin next month and on the JR poll, "Should CDC call for masks in the new school year."

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/22/2021

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of the Republicans picked by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and now McCarthy says he will pull all five of his picks to serve on the select committee.; Texas Democrats may have infected Nancy Pelosi and White House aides shutting down prospects for a meeting with President Biden.; Popular ESPN studio host, Maria Taylor officially leaving ESPN after diversity drama with NBA host and reporter Rachel Nichols.; Today is National Junk food day and we want to know what is your favorite indulgement and on the JR poll, "Do you approve or disapprove of Kevin McCarthy pulling GOP members off Jan. 6 committee?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/21/2021

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include....Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have risen in recent weeks in the face of the Delta variant but should new mandates be made around the country to prevent Covid infection?; Amazon founder Jeff Bezo's and three others lifted off in Blue Origins spacecraft and successfully completed a short journey to spce and back to earth.; A White House official and an aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tested positive for the Covid virus and now six of the Texas lawmakers who came to Washington have also tested positive for Covid as well.; Rep. Tony Gonzales is our special guest to give personal insight on flights leaving Laughlin Air Base to fly out migrants and on the JR poll, "Do you agree with paid leave for pregnancy loss?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/20/2021

It's Monday and topics tackled today include...Five Texas Democrats who fled Texas in protest of voting rights test positive for covid and Vice President Kamala Harris went to Walter Reed Hospital for a routine appointment after meeting with infected Texas Democrats.; Police say three people were wounded in a shooting outside Nationals Park in Washington, DC during a Padrre-Nats game sending players and fans running for safety.; President Biden clarifies comments about facebook killing people with Covid vaccine misinformation.; Air travel has changed so much after covid-19 as airlines are scrambling to get travelers flying again. Do you miss the golden age of air travel? And on the JR poll, "Do you drink your hot beverage of choice even on hot days?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/19/2021

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Los Angeles County reinstates indoor mask mandate as delta variant spreads.; The White House and Press Secretary Jen Psaki getting heat after Psaki urges Big Tech to unite on bans for misinformation spreaders such as misinformation on the Covid vaccine.; A federal judge in Texas orders Biden Administration to suspend DACA program as he deemed DACA an "illegally implemented program."; We have a special edition of the "Gang of Four" as Jack Riccardi takes the show on the road at the grand opening of "Too Good to be Threw" and its Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dinner table.

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/16/2021

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...How are Texas Democrats paying for their trip to Washington as they block voting bills as Texas Republicans are calling their trip a taxpayer-paid junket and an all expense paid vacation.; GOP lawmakers slam Black Lives Matter for statement to say that the Cuban people are being punished by the U.S. Government and blaming U.S. for Cuban unrest.; Whistleblower report reveals that the Pentagon leaders are trying to hide truth about the Biden Administration flying illegal immigrants around the country.; Willie Nelson and Beto O'Rourke raise money to back Texas Democrats in elections bill fight and on the JR poll, "Are you following the NBA finals between Phoenix and Milwaukee?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/15/2021

It's Wednesday and topics tackled today include...A majority of Democrats in the Texas House left for Washington D.C. in a bid to again deny Republicans the quorum needed to pass new voting restrictions.; Homeland Security Chief says U.S. will not give refuge to anyone fleeing Cuba even if they demonstrate fear of being persecuted in their home countries.; Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush launched his next political move to run for Texas Attorney General in 2022.; We are asking you tonight if a ice cream truck drove by you house what kind of ice cream would you buy and on the JR poll, "Would you vote for George P. Bush for Texas AG?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/14/2021

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to arrest Texas Democrats who left the state in an effort to deprive the legislature of a quorum over elections bill.; Speaking at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, President Joe Biden called the efforts to curtail voting accessibility "Un-American" and "Un-Democratic."; 70,000 fans packed London's Wembly Stadium for the historic Live Aid concert as we remember the "Live Aid" concerts on this day 36 years ago.; We take your calls and ask what movie you could watch more than once and on the JR poll, "Should AWOL legislators be arrested and brought back to Austin?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/13/2021

Its Monday and topics tackled today include...Texas House Democrats flee the state in a move to block voting restrictions bill and to bring legislature to a halt.; Thousands of Cubans protested over the lack of freedom and the Cuban government over the country's worsening economic situation.; Former President Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas over the weekend and addressed the 2022 midterm elections and on the JR poll, "Do you support or oppose Texas having the death penalty?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/12/2021

It's finally Friday and topics tackled today include...Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer, heads to prison for two and a half years for trying to extort Nike.; GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw is making appearances through New Hampshire as he pushes back against speculation for a 2024 run for President.; A San Francisco Gay Mens Choir defends itself after backlash from tongue-in-cheek video in which they sang about indoctrinating children and the gay agenda.; Huffington post reporter gets backlash for saying Capitol riot was a thousand times worse than 9/11 terrorist attacks.; Are Democrats bashing America, demonizing Independence day celebrations,; On the JR poll, "Would you like to see Houston Gong. Dan Crenshaw run for President?" And its friday and another serving of "The Dish" is hot and fresh on your dinner table.

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/09/2021

It's Thursday and topics tackled today include...A popular Houston restaurant voiced support towards restaurant, The Turkey Leg Huts new dress code that prohibits "excessively revealing clothing and exposed undergarments."; President Biden defends pulling U.S. out of Afghanistan and says its up to the Afghans to defend their country and that we did not got to Afghanistan to nation-build.; Teachers Union head says Culture Warriors are bullying teachers about Critical Race Theory and that Republicans are stoking fear about public schools teaching about race as parents of students begin to fight back to ban teaching CRT and on the JR poll, "What were the best decades for rock? Could it be the '60s, '70s or '80s?"

JACK RICCARDI ON DEMAND AIRED 07/08/2021

Jack Riccardi has been a talk show host on 550 KTSA since July 1999, after hosting mid-days on another San Antonio talk station, WOAI for five years. Jack started in radio while attending Boston University, and worked at the former WVBF-FM, WXLO-FM, WZOU-FM as well as radio stops at WJYY-FM in New Hampshire and hosting a talk show at WGY Schenectady, NY 1991-94. When’s he’s not on the radio, he’s a dad, avid reader and classic car buff.

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