1.30.25 - The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Thursday

The Joe Mangiacotti Show – Opening Monologue
Thursday, January 30, 2025 – WCRN 830 AM

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to The Joe Mangiacotti Show right here on WCRN 830 AM. It’s Thursday, January 30, 2025, and we have a lot to cover today, from breaking news in Washington to corruption, recalls, and political hypocrisy. Buckle up—it’s going to be a packed hour of common-sense conversation for the common-sense citizen.
Mid-Air Tragedy Over Washington, D.C.

We begin with the devastating mid-air collision that occurred last night just outside Washington, D.C. An American Airlines regional jet, flight AA-4821, on approach to Reagan National Airport, collided mid-air with a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The collision sent both aircraft crashing into the frigid waters of the Potomac River. So far, reports indicate at least 62 fatalities—including all crew and passengers aboard the jet and the helicopter’s military personnel. The Black Hawk was reportedly on a classified training mission at the time, and there is still speculation about what its role was in the area.

Just this morning, rescue divers recovered the black box from the American Airlines flight, which should provide critical details about what happened in the moments leading up to the crash. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene—a loud explosion, debris falling from the sky, and an eerie silence before both aircraft disappeared into the water. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and initial reports suggest an issue with air traffic control communications may have contributed to the disaster. We’ll be following this closely.

This tragedy is yet another example of why our air traffic control system needs an overhaul. We've got pilots worried about safety, a shortage of trained air traffic controllers, and a system that still relies on outdated radar technology instead of modern GPS-based tracking. Could this have been avoided? We'll break it all down today.
Bob Menendez Gets 11 Years – And Wants a Trump Pardon?

Moving on to politics, corrupt former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced yesterday to 11 years in federal prison for bribery, corruption, and acting as a foreign agent. This guy wasn’t just taking bribes—he was literally working for the highest bidder, whether it was Egyptian officials or Qatar’s royal family. The FBI found nearly half a million dollars in cash stuffed in envelopes and clothing in his home, along with 13 gold bars worth over $150,000.

Now, what does Menendez do after getting sentenced? He claims the justice system is "corrupt" and suggests that President Trump should "fix it"—essentially fishing for a presidential pardon. This is the same guy who spent his career cozying up to the Democratic machine, attacking Trump, and now he’s looking for mercy? The hypocrisy is stunning. Should Trump even consider it? We’ll discuss.
Elon Musk Calls for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to Be Recalled

Out in California, Elon Musk is making waves again—this time calling for the recall of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Musk posted on X that Bass is "going full communist" and must be recalled before it's too late. This comes after Bass hired an outside consultant—not elected officials, not the city council, but a private consultant—to handle the rebuilding efforts after the devastating Palisades wildfire.

Now, let’s put this in perspective. Los Angeles is already dealing with skyrocketing homelessness, rising crime, and a mass exodus of businesses fleeing the city’s overregulation and high taxes. And now, instead of giving residents control over rebuilding their homes and communities, she’s outsourcing the process to an unelected entity? Californians have seen this before—bureaucracy stepping in and making everything worse.

But here’s the problem: recalls in L.A. are nearly impossible because they require signatures from 10% of registered voters, and the city is overwhelmingly blue. Past efforts to recall district attorneys and school board members have failed despite massive public support. So the question is, does Musk have enough influence to change that?
RFK Jr. Under Attack from a Leftist Smear Group – Funded by PornHub’s Parent Company?

Let’s shift to Washington, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a coordinated smear campaign to sink his nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The group leading the charge? Fight For The Future—a left-wing activist organization that claims Kennedy is a "bigoted conspiracy theorist."

But here’s where it gets really shady: this group is funded by Aylo, the parent company of PornHub—a company that admitted to profiting from sex trafficking. Yes, you heard that right. The same group that is smearing Kennedy opposed the Kids Online Safety Act, which was designed to protect minors from sexual exploitation online.

This is the new reality in American politics: special interest groups, backed by dark money and corporations with questionable ethics, trying to control who is allowed to serve in government. And Kennedy—who has spent decades advocating for public health reform—is being attacked for it. Why? Because the establishment doesn’t want real reform.
Immigration Hypocrisy: Bronx Residents Applaud ICE Raids While Dem Leaders Cry Racism

Meanwhile, in New York City, there’s a massive disconnect between what Democratic politicians are saying about immigration and what actual residents of the Bronx think.

After a recent ICE operation arrested over 30 illegal immigrants with serious criminal records—including murder and kidnapping charges—residents in the Bronx actually applauded the move. One resident told reporters: “We just want to be safe.”

But at the same time, Democratic leaders like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are calling these raids "racist" and "inhumane." So which is it? Because the people who actually live in these communities—the ones dealing with rising crime—seem to want law enforcement to do its job.

The left keeps pushing the narrative that immigration enforcement is inherently racist, but the truth is, American citizens—of all races—just want their neighborhoods to be safe. When will the Democratic Party start listening to its own voters instead of pandering to open-border activists?
Pentagon Removes General Milley’s Portrait – Rewriting History or Holding Him Accountable?

And finally, a symbolic but significant move: the Pentagon has removed General Mark Milley’s portrait. Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been accused of undermining the chain of command, secretly communicating with China, and injecting politics into the military.

Some journalists are calling this an "erasure of history", but let’s be real—Milley’s record speaks for itself. If a general is more focused on diversity training and woke policies than on keeping our military strong and ready for combat, maybe his portrait doesn’t belong in the halls of the Pentagon.
Final Thoughts

That’s the rundown for today, folks. We’ve got corrupt politicians getting exposed, leftist smear campaigns funded by shady corporations, political hypocrisy on immigration, and another tragic failure in our air traffic system.

We’ll be taking your calls, getting your thoughts, and diving deeper into what all of this means for America in 2025. Stay tuned—this is The Joe Mangiacotti Show, and we’re just getting started.