WHERE I STAND with Richard French

With the government shutdown, American hunger will deepen just as the administration has chosen to stop tracking it. Already, federal workers are joining the ranks of the needy. But to hear our President, these worries are a figment of your imagination. Richard exposes the reality behind Trump's economic boom.

The democratic nominee for the New York City mayor's election is leading the race and his embrace of a socialist platform is resonating particularly with young people. But since winning the primary, he’s attempting to erase or rewrite his all too recent past. What Zohran Mamdani is selling Richard French is not buying. Find out why!

Self enrichment and misplaced priorities for the current President go even to the People’s House. Trump promised the 250 million dollar ballroom boondoggle wouldn’t touch our White House. But, consider what's happening to the historical structure right now! Richard explains.

Donald Trump has inexplicably granted clemency to disgraced former New York Congressman George Santos. Despite only serving less than three months of a seven year prison sentence for wire fraud, identity theft and possibly being the biggest liar on the planet, our President decided to commute his sentence saying he had been somehow treated unfairly and praised his Republican voting record. Richard...

An estimated 7-million plus Americans showed up at rallies in cities and towns across America. Roughly 26-hundred events took place on Saturday in every state of our union. The overarching theme that bound these marches together was that the President was behaving more like a monarch than an elected official. Richard talks about what he saw at a rally he visited and why what the President is sayin...

The Trump Administration has used the government shutdown to freeze or cancel nearly 28 billion dollars that had been reserved for more than 200 projects overwhelmingly in democratic led cities, districts and states. Is President Trump conditioning this funding on whether he is praised sufficiently and if the affected population voted appropriately, more specifically, for him? Richard presents som...

More than 24 million Americans have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, people such as farmers, ranchers, small business owners and other self-employed people who don’t have other health insurance options through their work.  Millions of these people whose state or federal marketplace health insurance plans will be up for renewal in a couple of weeks are about to be crushed courtesy...

Pentagon beat reporters are turning in their press passes! One by one they walked by a flyer on the wall with the words “Journalism is Not a Crime” outside the correspondents corridor and handed in their credentials. They took this unprecedented act because the Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, decided to lay down a new edict severely restricting press access. Rich analyses the consequences and emp...

In this episode, Richard describes a visit he and his college age daughter made to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to see a major college football game and have a great time. Now remember, Mississippi is predominantly conservative politically. Voters there supported Trump by a bigger margin than any other state. So, what happens when a couple of Yankees from New York drop by? You might be...

While it is extremely premature to declare peace in Gaza, all signs point to a meaningful ceasefire and return of hostages. As history repeatedly reminds us, peace when it comes to the Middle East is often short lived, but for the countless families caught in the unending tragedy of the past 24 months, the latest developments are life altering. In this piece, Richard gives credit where credit is d...

In the midst of a dreadful government shutdown, one voice is breaking through the gloom and speaking words of commonsense that is surprising many across the aisle and around the country. Hear what she has to say and why it is so timely and pertinent right now.

When the courts saw no legal justification for deploying troops coupled with local officials unanimously saying they did not want the National Guard patrolling their city, Trump made clear he’d invoke something no other previous President had done in far more harrowing times. Richard explores the legal justification, or lack thereof, for sending military troops into American cities.

The consequences of vilifying judges within our legal system are a palpable threat to an independent judiciary, and one where the men and women in robes have to look over their shoulders if they don’t rule the way Pennsylvania Avenue wants. Richard explains the facts and reviews the evidence for the danger of political violence targeting judges. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more on the curren...

A recent poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena University confirmed what we all suspected, the public has little faith that we can heal our political divisions. Richard goes over the numbers and laments our national state of affairs.

One of the most revered conservationists, Jane Goodall passed away this week in Los Angeles, she was 91. Her studies on the lives of chimps would become revolutionary. Richard remembers the life and legacy of this life well lived.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week decided to convene an impromptu meeting scrambling hundreds of top military brass from around the world. Officers who’ve given, in many cases, their entire adult lives to service for our nation were ludicrously lectured. Not to mention the danger of having all these high ranking military officers gathered under one roof. Richard reviews this troubling event...

This government shutdown isn’t shaping up to the performative theater previous ones were. This time the President is seemingly relishing the opportunity to not only furlough government employees but to use the stoppage as a way to fire them permanently. Richard spells out the repercussions of this political disfunction.

When patriotism becomes jingoism and fandom turns into something far darker, the biannual event known as the Ryder Cup that was created to showcase international sportsmanship instead became an indictment of our national ugliness. Richard reviews how American fans at this legendary golf tournament crossed the lines of decency and civility. What does it mean for our once respectable country?

Once again, we find ourselves facing another government shutdown. Richard describes the potential fall out if the two sides don't come to an agreement. As usual, some Americans could get hurt. Don't forget to FOLLOW for more on the current state of affairs in the White House.

The Ryder Cup is a team competition pitting the 12 best American golfers against the 12 best that Europe has to offer. This year they are in Bethpage, New York out on Long Island and it just might be the most exciting tournament you'll find on the pro tour. Best of all... for three days, no one will care who voted for who or who wears a red hat or a blue one. Richard looks forward to the upcom...

Whether you call it censorship, extortion or blackmail, it’s beginning to dawn on even some of the most dyed in the wool conservatives that this isn’t what they signed up for. The reason? If they come for comedians and broadcasters today, another administration might target them when the new administration takes office. Richard looks at the latest threat to free speech in America.

ABC TV announced on Wednesday, after complaints from local ABC affiliate stations, that Jimmy Kimmel Live would be preempted indefinitely. The outrage stemmed from a statement Kimmel made in his opening monologue. Question is... were Kimmel's comments truly insensitive to those mourning the death of Charlie Kirk? Many say no, so why is the FCC threatening to revoke ABC's broadcast license?...

Richard compares our current President's business dealings, while serving in office, with a major scandal that rocked America back in 1922. The government perpetrators over 100 years ago paid for their crime, but will President Trump be accountable for his unprecedented self enrichment? Listen here and see if you agree.

President Trump acknowledged that his administration has attacked a ship in international waters. Not once but now twice. On both occasions when asked to clarify the identity of the people on board, let alone the organization they were affiliated with, and let alone the contents they were allegedly carrying, Trump refused other than to say they were positively identified. Richard considers the pot...

The assassination of political crusader Charlie Kirk has created a firestorm of blame from both sides of the political spectrum. While some political leaders are calling for a calming down of critical speech and invective, especially from the extreme factions of both political parties, one high level leader is using the opportunity to denigrate one entire party. Richard asks, how much more divisio...