2.17.25 - The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Monday

Opening Segment – WCRN 830 AM – February 17, 2025
"Good morning, New England! It’s Monday,
February 17th, 2025, and we’ve got a lot to get into today. But first, let’s take a moment to recognize the significance of today—it’s President’s Day, a federal holiday, a day when banks are closed, the post office takes a break, and if you’re lucky, you’ve got the day off. But what is President’s Day really about?"
The History of President’s Day
Originally, this holiday started as a way to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22nd. Over time, it evolved into a day honoring all U.S. Presidents, particularly Washington and Lincoln, who was born on February 12th. But let’s be honest—how many Americans are actually reflecting on presidential history today, and how many are just happy for the long weekend? Maybe the better question is: how do we feel about the presidency today, and where do we stand as a nation under its leadership? We’ll get into that.
Canada Hockey Booing – Have We Had Enough?
Now, let’s talk about what happened over the weekend at a hockey game in Canada. The crowd erupted in boos during a moment that was supposed to honor "diversity" and "inclusion." Now, we’re not talking about a respectful silence—we’re talking loud, raucous booing. And it begs the question: are people finally pushing back against the woke agenda infiltrating every corner of sports, entertainment, and daily life? Or was this just an isolated moment? The backlash is real, and it’s happening across North America.
Daytona 500 – Trump Gets a Hero’s Welcome
Meanwhile, down in Florida, we saw something completely different. Donald Trump made his grand return to the Daytona 500, and the crowd went wild. He got a standing ovation, the kind of welcome that says, "This is still Trump country!" And in a moment straight out of a movie, he took the ceremonial lap in "The Beast"—that’s the heavily armored Cadillac limo designed to keep POTUS safe from just about anything. Now, compare that reception to the one Joe Biden gets when he dares to show his face in public. It’s night and day. Is this a preview of what’s coming in November?
NGOs: $22 Billion in Migrant Handouts & 33,000 Missing Kids
Speaking of disasters, let’s talk about the latest revelation from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The federal government has shelled out over $22 billion to NGOs—non-governmental organizations—for migrant aid. That’s taxpayer money going to groups that are essentially running parallel welfare states for illegal immigrants. And here’s the kicker: we’re also missing about 33,000 unaccompanied minors. That’s right, the federal government has no idea where they are. They entered the country, were processed, and then vanished. Where are these kids? Who’s responsible? We’re going to break this down, and I want to hear from you—how do we fix this disaster?
Border Policies Are Working – San Diego Shelter Closes
And here’s a perfect example of what happens when you actually enforce immigration law. A migrant shelter in San Diego, which had been operating for six years, just closed its doors and laid off over 100 employees. Why? Because since Trump reinstated strict border control on day one, there haven’t been any new migrants to process. The CBP One app that allowed illegal crossings? Gone. The floodgates have been shut. But here’s the question—if this is working in California, why haven’t blue states learned their lesson?
NYC Migrant Crime – When Will It Stop?
And while we’re on the topic of failed immigration policies, let’s not forget the horror story out of New York City. A migrant transgender woman, wanted in multiple states, raped a 14-year-old boy in a bathroom. ICE had already issued a detainer for this individual, meaning they should have been in federal custody. But thanks to New York’s sanctuary city policies, this predator was still on the streets. The real question here is: how many times does this have to happen before we change course?
Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc
And before we wrap up this opening segment, let’s talk about this crazy weather. Over the weekend, much of the country got slammed with a major snowstorm. New England saw heavy snowfall, and flights were delayed nationwide. Right now, we’ve got bitter cold in the Midwest, and severe storms are expected down South. We’ll be checking in on the latest weather updates throughout the show, but if you’re out there on the roads this morning—drive safe.
Final Thoughts & Call to Action
So that’s where we’re at, folks. We’ve got a packed show ahead, and I want to hear from you. Are Americans finally pushing back against the woke takeover of sports? Is Trump’s reception at Daytona a preview of November? And what do we do about the billions of dollars wasted on migrant handouts while our own citizens struggle?
Call in, sound off, and let’s get the conversation going—because this is common sense conversation for the common sense citizen. Stay tuned, we’ll be right back after this break.