Bernie And Sid

Former Governor of New York David Paterson calls into the discussion to touch on the NYC Mayor's race, the focus on legal issues over substantive policies, the quality of life in New York City, and the potential impact of socialist policies on the city's governance if Zohran Mamdani is ultimately elected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Senator Al D'Amato calls in to discuss his support for Andrew Cuomo as the only viable candidate to prevent Zohran Mamdani, whom he sees as disastrous for New York City, from winning the NYC Mayoral race. D'Amato emphasizes the importance of uniting behind Cuomo to save New York City from economic and social decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Governor George Pataki joins the discussion to discuss a wide range of topics, from the current state of New York City's education system and its decline in standards to the political landscape and upcoming elections. Pataki critiques the leadership of past and present mayors, including Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams, and expresses concerns over the policies of current mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins the program to criticize current New York City education policies, emphasizing the importance of meritocracy and the detrimental effects of lowered standards, before he transitions to his concerns over the potential election of a socialist mayor in Zohran Mamdani and the implications for New York's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Vice President of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., Paul Zuber, calls into the show to talk about the difficulties New York businesses face, particularly regulations such as the All Electric Building Act, which increases costs for builders and consumers. This legislation mandates the use of electric appliances in new constructions and plans to phase out gas and oil services by 2029, which, according to Zuber, will exacerbate affordability issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Miller, Red Apple Podcast Host and Real Estate Mogul, calls into the show to discuss the impact of recent political changes and upcoming laws, like Local Law 97, on condo and co-op owners who might face increased costs to retrofit buildings for electric compliance. She notes a rising panic among property owners and developers pulling out of deals, reporting a significant shift from a flourishing market to one filled with uncertainty, with affordability and safety being major concerns. 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 emphasize the flaws of Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, particularly his policies on crime and COVID-19. Cox highlights the importance of Republican unity in upcoming elections, mentioning potential candidates like Bruce Blakeman and Elise Stefanik regarding next year's gubernatorial race in New York. Cox underscores the need for a strong Republican presence in New York City to secure state-wide victories, reminiscing about George Pataki's successful campaign against Mario Cuomo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Shapiro, CEO of Todd Shapiro Associates Public Relations Firm, calls into the program to discuss Eric Adams' reelection campaign for Mayor, before he covers his involvement in opening classic restaurants in Albany and the city's efforts to revive its social scene post-COVID. Todd recounts his attendance at a charity event for autism and special needs, where he was honored alongside other notable figures, shifting to various topics, including political figures speaking at Hamptons events, the challenges of caring for individuals formerly housed at the Willowbrook State School, and fundraisers in support of former Congressman Michael Grimm, who was paralyzed in a polo accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid discusses the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne, contrasting their deaths with the tragic murder of 22-year-old Wisconsin grad student Elliot Hines, before he delves into former Congressman and now convicted felon George Santos' prison sentence beginning today, Ghislaine Maxwell and the ongoing Epstein Files fiasco, international politics and President Trump's recent successes in that regard, Curtis Sliwa's Mayoral campaign and the real estate panic in NYC due to socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Jeff Lax, Arthur Aidala, K.T. McFarland, Curtis Sliwa, Joe Tacopina & Suzanne Miller join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Miller, real estate mogul and Red Apple Podcast Host, joins the program on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense attorney Joe Tacopina calls in to express his outrage over Wendy Williams' guardianship situation, highlighting the lack of public understanding, and discussing a proposed 'Wendy's Law' to protect people in similar predicaments. Tacopina also shifts to political interference in the legal system, particularly citing recent cases involving President Donald Trump, before he discusses other notable cases, including his recent legal win for Yonkers cop Hector Cartagena, comparing it to high-profile cases he has handled. He criticizes judges, district attorneys, and political figures, emphasizing the need for justice and integrity in the legal system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to continue his relentless criticism of his opponents in the Mayor's race, including Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, and Zohran Mamdani, highlighting corruption and policy failures. Sliwa praises his own political campaign's momentum while deriding his opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning hit to discuss President Trump's economic policies and their impact on global trade, the current state of the Epstein case, Macron's issues with Palestine, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. McFarland highlights Trump's strategy of leveraging the U.S. market's power for favorable trade deals and pressuring the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates, before she emphasizes Trump's non-catering approach to international leaders and the effectiveness of his pressure tactics in diplomatic negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lax, CUNY professor and pro-Israel voice, calls into the show to discuss Columbia's lead anti-Semite Mahmoud Khalil appearing on CNN and refusing to condemn the terrorist organization that is Hamas. Lax then expresses support for Curtis Sliwa but acknowledges political realities and challenges in the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Aidala, criminal defense attorney, the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein case and its surrounding media frenzy. Aidala, who has represented Ghislaine Maxwell in the past, shares insider details and defends those wrongfully implicated, like Alan Dershowitz. Aidala also comments on other high-profile legal cases, such as those involving Harvey Weinstein and George Santos, highlighting the broader implications of public and media scrutiny on legal outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid discusses President Trump’s latest moves, and local New York City politics including Representative Mike Lawler's decision not to run for governor, the state of NYC policing and the upcoming mayoral race, the latest updates from President Trump and the media’s handling of various issues, and plans for a rally against Democratic Socialism in Union Square coming up this Sunday. Jim Kerr, Mike Lawler, Jack Ciattarelli, Bruce Blakeman, Ray Kelly, Bill O'Reilly & Brandon Straka join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Straka, conservative activist best known for founding the #WalkAway campaign, a social media movement encouraging people to leave the Democratic Party, makes his debut with Sid live in-studio to talk about his campaign encouraging individuals to leave the Democratic Party. Straka explains that the #WalkAway movement is inclusive of people from all backgrounds and has amassed over 750,000 participants since its inception in 2018. Recently pardoned by President Trump for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, Straka reveals that he is moving back to New York City to fight against Democratic socialism. He announces an upcoming rally at Union Square aimed at uniting people across the political spectrum to combat the spread of socialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly calls in to touch upon Eric Adams' tenure and his lack of positive contributions to the city as Mayor, before he discusses his support for Curtis Sliwa in the mayoral race, highlighting Sliwa's long-term dedication to the city. Commissioner Kelly also covers issues within the NYPD, including the appointment of Jessica Tisch and the challenges faced by previous commissioners under Adams. Kelly stresses the importance of maintaining high standards in police recruitment and the current challenge of accurate crime reporting. He ends by voicing his commitment to preventing the election of candidate Zohran Mamdani, asserting its critical importance to New York City's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, calls into the show to talk about his reelection campaign, immigration policies, and local crime statistics. Blakeman reflects on his relationship with notable political figures and outlines his views on immigration, emphasizing a three-category approach to differentiate between criminals and law-abiding immigrants. He criticizes left-wing policies and highlights the successful crime reduction efforts in Nassau County during his tenure. Additionally, he comments on the controversial wind turbine projects in Long Island, expressing concerns about their economic and environmental impacts. Blakeman also touches upon potential gubernatorial candidates, stating his primary focus remains being the best county executive for Nassau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Ciattarelli, Republican nominee in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, joins the show to talk about his Lieutenant Governor pick, Sheriff James Gannon, and crises such as taxes, public education, overdevelopment, and public safety in New Jersey. Ciattarelli rails against his Democrat opponent, Mikie Sherrill, and her policies deemed unpopular by law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices