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The Rich Zeoli Podcast | May 8, 2026

The Truth is Out There (and Jim Jordan is Subpoenaing the Rest)

On today’s episode of The Rich Zeoli Podcast, we dive into a Friday news dump for the ages. President Trump has officially authorized the release of the "UFO Files," directing the Department of War to declassify decades of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records. Rich breaks down what this historic transparency means for the public’s trust in government—and whether we’re finally getting the answers we’ve been waiting for.

Inside the Hallways of Power

• Chairman Jim Jordan joins the show: The House Judiciary Committee is turning up the heat on sanctuary cities. Chairman Jordan discusses his decision to subpoena officials in Philadelphia (including DA Larry Krasner) over policies that shield criminal aliens from federal enforcement.

• FISA Reform: Jordan also gives Rich an exclusive look at his work on Section 702 reform, detailing the fight to end warrantless surveillance of American citizens as the national security law faces a contentious reauthorization.

The White House Briefing

Senior Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai stops by to discuss the latest economic wins and public health updates.

• Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: With the April jobs report "smashing expectations," Kush explains how the administration is navigating labor growth despite ongoing global tensions.

• Public Health Alert: We get the latest on the CDC's efforts to monitor and contain recent hantavirus concerns.

Winners & Losers

To wrap things up, Rich looks at the polar opposites of the current cultural zeitgeist:

• The Crash: Why Katie Porter’s gubernatorial ambitions in California seem to be hitting a brick wall.
• The Comeback: How Spencer Pratt has managed to pivot from reality TV villain to a social media powerhouse who is absolutely crushing the game.

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