Bernie And Sid

Bobby Hartmann, Founder of Mainstream House, a sober living facility in Riverhead, Long Island, calls into the show to talk about addiction, recovery, community support, and the importance of second chances. Sid and Bobby preview an engagement at the facility tonight, at which Sid will be speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa substitute for regular morning show host Sid Rosenberg one final time before Sid returns to his air waves come Monday morning. Craig Eaton, Ed Cox, K.T. McFarland, Peter King, Dr. Peter Michalos, Judge Richard Weinberg, Ryan Payne & Ty McCoy join the program on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Eaton, Former Brooklyn GOP Chairman, joins the program to touch upon longstanding problems with the New York City Board of Elections, including voter purges and outdated processes. He supports privatizing the Board, citing political hacks and inefficiency. Eaton and the hosts criticize the complexity of current ballots, especially for older voters, and the shift toward electronic voting, which favors speed over transparency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, calls into the show to talk about growing foreign influence in U.S. universities, especially from China and pro-Palestinian groups funding propaganda under the guise of education. She says groups like Hamas aim to win in the court of public opinion rather than on the battlefield. McFarland also discusses global surveillance, noting even U.S. allies spy on each other. She slams what she sees as widespread voter fraud enabled by mail-in ballots and weak voter ID laws, calling it a threat to democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Richard Weinberg joins the program to discuss misinformation about Israel’s actions in Gaza. He stresses that Israel is the only country that supplies food, water, and electricity to an enemy during wartime, and blames Hamas for misappropriating aid and oppressing its own people. Weinberg calls accusations of Israeli-inflicted famine a “blood libel.” The conversation then turns to foreign influence in American universities, highlighting how countries like Qatar allegedly fund institutions to install ideologically aligned professors, contrasting with Jewish donors who simply fund buildings. They discuss the long-standing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood and foreign governments using U.S. institutions for subversion. Finally, Judge Weinberg raises concerns about an appeals court case challenging President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs, framing it as a potential constitutional battle over presidential powers in trade policy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Cox, State GOP Chairman, reflects on Rudy Giuliani’s controversial endorsement of Democrat Mario Cuomo years ago, defending his own role in lending Giuliani a plane at the time, shifting to the rise of progressive political energy in New York, tracing it back to Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign and the emergence of figures like AOC and Zohran Mamdani. Cox discusses how Mamdani has built strong grassroots support, particularly within the Muslim and Bangladeshi communities. Despite criticism for being anti-police, he was respectfully received at the funeral for the Muslim NYPD officer who was murdered in the midtown shooting earlier this week. Cox also dives into international politics, highlighting comments from the Israeli Consul General about Hamas stealing food aid in Gaza and Qatar’s financial involvement with Hamas, allegedly with Mossad’s cooperation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Payne joins the show to talk about the latest economic news following a 600-point drop in the stock market. He noted the weaker-than-expected jobs report but stressed that unemployment remains historically low and overall growth is still strong. Payne discusses market volatility, Federal Reserve policy, and interest rate prospects, predicting a possible rate cut by October. He expressed long-term optimism about the U.S. economy, criticized Tesla's overvaluation, and highlighted tariff challenges for Ford. Payne remains bullish on banks like Bank of America and urged listeners to focus on reality over negative market sentiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins the show to discuss national security threats, foreign interference, and political extremism in the U.S. King and former FBI officials emphasized the rising influence of the Chinese Communist Party in American politics and society through covert means, such as donations and gifts. King warns of China's long-term strategic manipulation and the critical role of the FBI in combatting it. The conversation also touched on local political scandals, such as alleged fake petition signatures in Eric Adams’ campaign, and criticized anti-police rhetoric from public figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Air Force official Ty McCoy warns that the U.S. is under attack — through economic warfare, foreign influence, and political corruption. He blames the 2016 Russia-collusion narrative on a cover-up by the Clinton campaign and stresses that Americans underestimate national threats. McCoy says the fight for freedom must continue for the sake of future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Michalos supports the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, saying it’s a crucial step to fight America’s health decline. He blames poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and processed foods for rising disease and shorter lifespans. Dr. Michalos emphasizes gut health, sleep, and education as keys to turning things around — and says fixing school lunches and family habits is just as important as exercise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa as they substitute for Sid Rosenberg on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa continue their week-long substitution sitting in for the great morning show host, Sidney Rosenberg. Jack Ciattarelli, Joe Ithier, Peter King, Sid Rosenberg, Al D'Amato, Bill O'Reilly, Craig Eaton & Ed Cox join the show on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Ithier calls into Sid & Friends in the Morning to join fill-in hosts John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa live on the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly calls into the show to talk about the high-stakes New York City mayoral race and the national implications of a potential Zohran Mamdani victory. O'Reilly warns of a growing radical left movement, drawing comparisons between Mamdani and Fidel Castro, and argues the city is at risk of collapse without strong leadership. He criticizes Democratic figures like Chuck Schumer and Governor Hochul, praises Curtis Sliwa as the only candidate tough enough to reverse the city's decline, and offers campaign advice rooted in media strategy and voter connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular host of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid Rosenberg, calls in live from the beaches of Cyprus to discuss politics, international affairs, and personal loyalties. From praising Israel and criticizing European leaders to reflecting on Mayor Eric Adams’ record and expressing unwavering support for Curtis Sliwa’s mayoral campaign, Sid blends travelogue with tough political commentary. He teases an upcoming sit-down with Adams, but reaffirms that nothing will shake his endorsement of Sliwa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato celebrates his upcoming 88th birthday while diving headfirst into the heated New York mayoral race. D’Amato unleashes a passionate critique of candidate Zohran Mamdani and expresses reluctant support for Andrew Cuomo, whom he believes is the only one capable of defeating Mamdani. He also takes direct aim at Curtis Sliwa, dismissing his chances and sparking a fiery on-air exchange that added fuel to their ongoing feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Eaton, Former Brooklyn GOP Chairman, calls in to discuss voter fraud issues in Brooklyn and why absentee ballots are largely to blame for voter fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, calls into the show to touch upon the NYC Mayor's race and why socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani is unapologetic in his views that'll almost certainly destroy New York City if he is elected in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Ciattarelli, Republican nominee in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, joins the morning show to discuss his campaign and a big event coming up that'll be hosted by our very own morning show host Sid Rosenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa continue to substitute for the morning show host, still away on vacation to celebrate his wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife Danielle. John & Curtis discuss all the top headlines in the news today, welcoming on big name guests throughout the morning including Alan Dershowitz, Bruce Blakeman, David Otto Endeley, Ed Cox, John Solomon, Les Goodstein, Peter King, Dr. Peter Michalos & Suzanne Miller join the show on this Tunnel to Towers hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices