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Today, Tom Donelson sits in for Joe Mangiacotti on The Joe Mangiacotti Show!
Tom is a Senior Fellow at The Frontiers of Freedom Institute, President of Americas PAC, and a seasoned researcher and consultant with Americas Majority Foundation. A published author of books on boxing, public policy, and tennis, Tom brings a sharp, informed, and no-nonsense perspective to both politics and culture.
Tune in for Tom’s take on today’s most pressing issues — from Washington policy shifts to grassroots realities — delivered with insight, reason, and a passion for truth.
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Today at 1PM on The Joe Mangiacotti Show on WCRN 830 AM — “From the Center of the Dial, the Center of New England, and the Center of Information.”
We’re breaking down the latest flashpoints shaping America and the world. Hamas says it won’t disarm or give up control of Gaza, even after agreeing to President Trump’s peace deal that brought home the remaining hostages and ended active fighting. What does that say about trust, deterrence, and the limits of diplomacy with terrorist regimes?
Then — President Trump meets face-to-face with China’s Xi Jinping as new tariffs hit Beijing’s rare-earth exports. Is this a turning point in U.S.-China trade, or just another escalation in the fight for global supply chains and economic sovereignty?
We’ll also cover Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s latest controversy — as an arson defendant tied to his campaign event faces sentencing — raising fresh questions about accountability and the rule of law in state politics.
And closer to home — Boston police officers were attacked while responding to a violent “street takeover.” A mob armed with fireworks and projectiles torched a cruiser and forced officers to retreat. We’ll ask why law enforcement keeps becoming the target, what this says about social decay, and whether city leadership is up to the challenge.
It’s all happening today at 1PM on The Joe Mangiacotti Show — heard across New England on WCRN 830 AM, streaming live on the TuneIn app, or by telling Alexa to “Play WCRN.”Call in and join the conversation: 508-871-7000.

oday on The Joe Mangiacotti Show — we’re diving into one of the most alarming stories to come out of Chicago in years. The city’s police department reportedly issued a “stand down” order, refusing to assist ICE agents surrounded by protesters during an operation. ICE Director Matthew Lyons says the order was “reckless” and “disgusting,” warning that cartel-linked threats against U.S. agents are rising in sanctuary cities — where politics now override public safety. We’ll break down the legal implications, the constitutional crisis, and what this says about the erosion of law and order in America’s cities.
Plus — the growing rift between federal and local law enforcement, how sanctuary policies endanger both citizens and officers, and whether it’s time for Washington to step in.
All that and more — today at 1:00 PM on WCRN 830 AM, and streaming live on Facebook, X, Twitch TV, LinkedIn, and Rumble at The Joe Mangiacotti Show.Common sense conversation… for the common sense citizen.📞 Call in live: 508-871-7000

Tune in at 1 PM on WCRN 830 AM as Joe Mangiacotti breaks down the biggest political stories shaking the nation. President Trump is calling for Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to drop out after resurfaced texts revealed violent threats against a Republican legislator and his family, sparking a firestorm of criticism from GOP leaders while Democrats hesitate to act. In Washington, a New Jersey man was arrested outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral with components for over 200 homemade explosives, raising alarming questions about security ahead of major events. We’ll also examine the Wisconsin judge’s order requiring voter citizenship verification, the FBI’s disbandment of the CR-15 corruption unit amid surveillance controversies targeting Republican lawmakers, and the ongoing harassment of independent journalists covering protests across Portland and other cities. Plus, Senators Fetterman, Cortez Masto, and King are bucking party leadership to support a “clean” spending bill aimed at reopening the government. Call in at 508-871-7000 to join the conversation. Listen live on WCRN, the TuneIn app, or tell Alexa to play WCRN.

Today on The Joe Mangiacotti Show at 1:00 PM on WCRN 830 AM, we’re looking at two stories that raise serious questions about integrity, law, and accountability in public institutions.
First, Virginia’s Attorney General is blasting Fairfax County officials for refusing to charge a registered sex offender—what does this say about the rule of law, prosecutorial discretion, and public safety?
Then, we’ll turn to Iowa, where the case of former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts is unraveling. Roberts, once celebrated as an education leader, is now facing scrutiny for false claims about his academic record and questions over his immigration status after ICE placed him in detention. With revoked credentials and a resignation in hand, the situation raises troubling issues about how school boards vet candidates, the importance of transparency in public service, and whether immigration law is being applied consistently and fairly.
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Today at 1 PM on The Joe Mangiacotti Show on WCRN 830 AM, we take a hard look at the chaos and contradictions in America’s political landscape. We’ll start in Chicago, where a brazen attack on an ICE facility and the recovery of guns and weapons have once again exposed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inability—or unwillingness—to confront the gang violence and lawlessness consuming his city. While federal authorities exercise their clear constitutional authority to enforce immigration law, Chicago reels from another bloody weekend with nearly 60 shootings, most victims young Black men, as the mayor deflects and points fingers at Donald Trump rather than addressing his own city’s collapse.From there, we shift to Boston, where Mayor Michelle Wu continues to cling to the illusion of “sanctuary city” policies, despite the fact that federal law supersedes local politics. We’ll lay out why her stance is not just misguided but dangerous, and why ICE will continue to carry out its mission regardless of political grandstanding.And then, we turn to the growing momentum of Turning Point USA following the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk. Far from slowing down, the movement is expanding at unprecedented speed, with more than 50,000 new chapter requests, tens of thousands of student signups, and strong donor backing. Even in the face of threats like yesterday’s evacuation at Utah State University before a TPUSA event with Alex Clark, the organization is proving resilient and determined. We’ll explore what this growth means for the conservative youth movement and how the legacy of Kirk is shaping its future.All that, plus your calls and questions—join the conversation at 508-871-7000.

Today on The Joe Mangiacotti Show — Monday, September 29th on WCRN 830 AMAt 1 o’clock, we’re looking at the court appearance of Tyler Robinson in Minneapolis, where the fallout from last week’s ICE facility shooting continues. We’ll also break down the bizarre ICE protest in Massachusetts that ended with a woman’s car sinking into a lake. Plus — a closer look at the Obama Presidential Center: they’ve put down just $1 million of the $470 million in taxpayer reserves promised for the library. And in Des Moines, the School Superintendent has been arrested by ICE — allegations include a final removal order, misuse of a district vehicle, and possession of a handgun.
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How far is too far when it comes to policing speech?
A new Democrat think tank report is circulating with a list of words they don’t even want their own party members using anymore. Words like cisgender, cultural appropriation, stakeholders, birthing person, microaggressions, and more.
The problem isn’t just the list — it’s what it represents: an attempt to control how you and I speak, think, and even perceive reality. Free speech isn’t only the right to say what we believe — it’s the right to not be forced to parrot words we reject.
Today, we’ll break this down:
Why “word policing” is really about power and control.
The growing disconnect between the left’s language and everyday Americans.
How freedom of speech protects not just expression, but also your right to speak plainly without ideological jargon.
Why Democrats keep shifting vocabulary instead of fixing failed policies.
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Common sense conversation for the common sense citizen.