3.03.25 - The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Monday

"Good afternoon, New England! Welcome to The Joe Mangiacotti Show—where common sense meets real talk, and we cut through the nonsense to get to the heart of the issues that matter. It’s Monday, March 3rd, 2025, and boy, do we have a packed show for you today.

Let’s start right here at home in Boston, where the backward priorities of our so-called leadership were on full display yet again. Over the weekend, an off-duty police officer did what we expect our law enforcement to do—he saved lives. A knife-wielding man chased two innocent people into a Chick-fil-A in Back Bay. This officer, off duty, stepped in, ordered the suspect to drop the weapon, and when he refused, took decisive action to stop the attack. The result? Two innocent people are alive today because of that officer’s courage and training. That should be the headline, right?

But no. Instead, Mayor Michelle Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox felt compelled to send condolences—not to the victims, not to the brave officer—but to the family of the armed attacker. Think about that for a moment. Not a word of praise for the officer, not a single mention of the trauma suffered by the people who were nearly killed. Instead, we get another example of this pro-criminal, anti-law enforcement mindset that has infected leadership in Boston and cities across the country. And this isn’t an isolated moment—Mayor Wu is also set to testify before Congress about Boston’s sanctuary city policies, policies that protect criminals and put law-abiding citizens in danger.

So here’s my question to you: When did we decide that criminals deserve more sympathy than the people they terrorize? And when did we decide that protecting our citizens is somehow controversial? I want to hear your thoughts—508-871-7000. Call in and let’s talk about it.

Now, if you thought government overreach was just a local problem, let’s take a look at what’s happening at the federal level. Over the weekend, Judge Amy Berman Jackson—an Obama-appointed activist in a robe—decided she has more power than the President of the United States. In a stunning display of judicial overreach, she ruled that Hampton Dellinger, who was fired by President Trump, must remain in his position as Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel.

Folks, this is a constitutional crisis. The President has the authority to appoint and remove executive officials—that’s Article II of the Constitution, plain and simple. But Judge Jackson thinks she can override that? If this stands, what’s stopping any judge from dictating who a president can and cannot fire? This isn’t just about Trump—this is about the future of the executive branch. If judges start deciding who stays in power, then elections mean nothing. The Supreme Court needs to act, and they need to act fast. And we need to be paying very close attention to this case, because the balance of power in our government is at stake.

And finally, let’s talk about what’s happening on the world stage. President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the weekend, and let’s just say—it didn’t go well. Zelenskyy came to Washington looking to finalize a minerals agreement and secure more aid, but things took a turn when he challenged Trump and Vice President JD Vance on their stance toward Russia. Trump made it clear—no more blank checks. If Ukraine isn’t ready to negotiate peace, then the U.S. isn’t writing another check for endless war.

This is a major shift in foreign policy. For years, Ukraine has counted on unconditional U.S. support, but that era may be over. And now, European leaders are scrambling—if America isn’t guaranteeing support, will Europe step up? Will Zelenskyy have to rethink his strategy? And what does this mean for Trump’s re-election campaign?

Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi has told Democrats to sit back and ‘let Trump stew in his own juice.’ Basically, their strategy is to stay quiet and hope Trump’s foreign policy decisions sink him. But here’s my question: Is ignoring these issues really the right approach? Shouldn’t we be having real debates about the future of America’s role on the world stage?

We’ve got a lot to unpack today, and I want you to be part of the conversation. Call in at 508-871-7000 and let me know what you think. Should Trump be putting economic interests first? Should Boston’s leadership be backing law enforcement instead of criminals? And how dangerous is this judicial power grab? Let’s talk about it—right here, on The Joe Mangiacotti Show."