3.12.25 The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Thursday

The Joe Mangiacotti Show – Opening Monologue
WCRN 830 AM | March 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Joe Mangiacotti:
Good afternoon, New England! Welcome to The Joe Mangiacotti Show—common sense conversation for the common-sense citizen—right here on WCRN 830 AM, Radio Central! It’s Wednesday, March 12th, and folks, we’ve got a jam-packed show today,
covering everything from the latest inflation numbers to President Trump taking action on men in women’s sports. And joining us later in the hour is a special guest—Kim Heckler—who’s been at the forefront of fighting for fairness in women’s athletics.
But first—let’s get into it.
Inflation Report: Are We Really in Recovery?
So, we got the new inflation numbers this morning—2.8% in February, lower than expected. Sounds good on paper, right? Well, don’t get too excited just yet. The Biden-era inflation spikes may have cooled, but looming tariffs could send prices soaring again. Consumer confidence is still shaky, and big-ticket spending—like travel and entertainment—is slowing down. People are holding onto their wallets. We saw this with Delta Air Lines reporting weaker demand, and everyday essentials like eggs and rent are still outpacing wages.
So, the question is—how much of this slowdown is actual progress, and how much is just the calm before another storm? The Fed says it’s too soon to lower interest rates, and they’re watching carefully. My take? Trump’s policies in his second term could stabilize the economy just like they did in his first, but it’s going to take some time for it to trickle down to Main Street.
Trump Pulls Federal Funding for Universities Allowing Men in Women’s Sports
Now, let’s talk about something that’s really lighting up the headlines today—President Trump just yanked funding from the University of Maine System and Columbia University because they refused to follow his executive order banning biological males from competing in women’s sports.
You might remember a few weeks ago, Trump called out Maine’s Democrat Governor, Janet Mills, during a White House meeting. He warned her—comply or lose federal funding. Well, she didn’t listen, and on Monday, she found out he wasn’t bluffing. Almost $30 million in federal funding has now been frozen.
Of course, the ACLU is out there crying about "academic freedom," but let’s be real—this isn’t about what a university teaches. It’s about whether women have the right to fair and safe competition. The Left used to champion Title IX protections for women’s sports—now they’re completely abandoning female athletes in favor of radical gender ideology.
And guess what? 80% of Americans are against men competing in women’s sports. The Left is not only on the wrong side of science and common sense—they’re on the wrong side of the voters. And that, my friends, is how you lose elections.
Trump’s Economic Policies: Will the Boom Return?
Speaking of elections, let’s not forget—we are now in the Trump Administration 2.0. The media keeps pretending like the economic turnaround isn’t happening, but we saw what his policies did during his first term. Massive job growth, higher wages, energy independence, and a booming stock market.
The question is—how long will it take to undo the damage from four years of reckless spending, high inflation, and bad trade deals? The markets are optimistic, but Wall Street knows the new tariffs could shake things up. We’ll be watching closely to see if Trump’s economic team can deliver another historic recovery.
The Big Picture: A Political Shift Is Happening
Between the economy, women’s sports, and the backlash against leftist policies—something is happening. The country is shifting, and more Americans are waking up to reality.
Look at how blue states are starting to push back on progressive policies. You’ve got independent and even moderate Democrats realizing that some of these ideas are completely detached from real life. We saw it on Election Night 2024—Democrats lost because they overplayed their hand on cultural issues and the economy. If they keep it up, 2026 could be another red wave.
Coming Up: Kim Heckler Joins Us
Now, in just a few minutes, we’re bringing in Kim Heckler, who has been on the front lines fighting for fairness in women’s sports. We’ll talk about what these policies mean for female athletes, what’s next after Trump’s funding cuts, and how women’s sports can be protected going forward.
So stick around—grab a coffee, light up a cigar if you’ve got one—because this is The Joe Mangiacotti Show, and we’re just getting started!