Bernie And Sid

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details all the top headlines in the news today, including reports that the Trump Administration has offered a cabinet position to incumbent NYC Mayor Eric Adams to try and convince him to suspend his run for re-election, the state of Florida ending all state vaccine mandates, a cabal of California, Washington and Oregen joining together to rebuke Health Secretary RFK Jr., Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin picking the wrong side regarding the conflict in the Middle East, and the start of the 2025 NFL regular season tonight in Philadelphia. Curtis Sliwa, Nicole Saphier, Bo Dietl, Gary Myers, Bill O'Reilly & Michael Goodwin join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post Columnist Michael Goodwin calls in to discuss the NYC Mayor's race on this Thursday morning edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Myers, NFL Insider & Bestselling Author, joins Sid to preview the season and discuss his new book Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate. Myers argued that while Belichick struggles without Tom Brady, the true measure of their greatness was during their years together, with Brady ultimately deserving the edge. Looking ahead, Myers predicted the Ravens as Super Bowl favorites—if Lamar Jackson stays healthy—while Buffalo could be a close second. He sees Philadelphia as the NFC powerhouse but warned about key defensive losses. The conversation also touched on dark horse teams like the Chargers, Lions, and Broncos, while Myers remained skeptical about the Rams and Commanders. Closer to home, he said the Giants may be competitive if Russell Wilson holds up, but they must develop rookie QB Jackson Dart. For the Jets, he was unconvinced by Justin Fields’ passing ability, predicting another rough year despite a strong defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo Dietl, Red Apple Podcast Host, joins Sid for his weekly appearance to rant about Curtis Sliwa’s mayoral run. Dietl blasts Eric Adams as corrupt and fading, Cuomo as weak, and Zohran Mamdani as a “socialist communist” unfit for office. He praises Sliwa as incorruptible, honest, and committed to law and order, urging Republicans and donors to rally behind him despite weak state party leadership. Dietl discusses fundraising momentum, the failures of past leaders like de Blasio, and ongoing investigations into Adams’ finances. He also weighs in on global threats with Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong-un, crime in Chicago, and violence at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade, saying Curtis would bring safety and accountability back to the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Saphier, radiologist and the director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Monmouth & Fox News contributor, joins the show to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate testimony, vaccines, and public health policy. She argues that the Biden administration, not RFK Jr. or Trump, is responsible for today’s vaccine distrust due to mismanagement and overreach during COVID. Addressing claims that vaccines may trigger cancer or autism, she stressed that while inflammation can spark disease, evidence linking vaccines directly is limited and inconclusive. Saphier emphasized the need to distinguish between vaccines—highlighting the importance of measles and polio shots, while questioning mandates for hepatitis B or repeated boosters like whooping cough and COVID. She criticized the CDC as politicized and broken, warning against swinging from one extreme to another, and called for balanced, science-driven leadership. Ultimately, she said repealing all vaccine mandates, as Florida proposes, goes too f

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, calls into the program to discuss swirling rumors that Mayor Eric Adams may drop out of the race to pursue a Trump administration role, allegedly with the help of Susie Wiles. Sliwa said insiders told him Adams had been “prospecting for a job,” but he made clear he has no such plans and is firmly committed to running for mayor. He accused Adams of lying to donors by suggesting Sliwa was leaving the race, which hurt his campaign early on, but emphasized that he’s since gained momentum, raising more money than Adams and Andrew Cuomo combined. Sliwa dismissed polls showing Cuomo competitive, calling him untrustworthy and unelectable, while also attacking Zohran Mamdani as a radical who can’t lead the city. Reaffirming his loyalty to New York, Sliwa vowed the only way he’d leave the race is “in a casket,” and celebrated receiving a lifetime achievement award from Barrett Media as his campaign builds support across the boroughs. Learn more about your ad

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid delivers coverage of President Trump’s Oval Office address, where he announced the Space Force headquarters would move to Alabama and defended his controversial deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. He vowed to expand the effort to Chicago, citing spiraling violence, despite local leaders rejecting what they called “military occupation.” Trump also addressed rumors about his health and touted a naval strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, linking Nicolás Maduro directly to narco-terrorism. Sid shifts to the Justice Department’s release of 30,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files, with lawmakers vowing to prioritize justice for survivors despite privacy barriers, before he pivots to media industry news: the upcoming Barrett Media Conference in New York, honoring John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa, with Sid joining a “Titans of Talk” panel alongside major radio hosts later today. Curtis Sliwa, Rich

Craig Carton, sports radio and television personality, joins Sid to preview tomorrow night's start of the 2025 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott LoBaido, The Relentless Patriot, calls into the program to deliver his weekly Wednesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Dershowitz, lawyer & former law professor, joins the show to talk about his decades-long defense of controversial clients, sparring with critics like Larry David, and standing firmly by Israel during its current war. He stresses that Prime Minister Netanyahu faces impossible choices between rescuing hostages and ensuring Israel’s long-term security, arguing outsiders like Trump or U.S. politicians shouldn’t second-guess Israel’s decisions. Dershowitz highlights his recent Wall Street Journal piece, “Jewish Blood Is No Longer Cheap,” asserting Hamas—not Israel—bears responsibility for civilian deaths in Gaza. The conversation turns personal as he reflects on the loss of his son, who heroically lived decades beyond a grim prognosis and produced films and Dershowitz’s podcast. Though grieving, Dershowitz insists on continuing his work, revealing he’s no longer aligned with Democrats and now supports centrist Republicans to block radical voices from power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade calls in to discuss his and Sid's shared paths from sports broadcasting into news talk, noting the similarities between covering sports and politics—strategy, competition, and relentless pace. Kilmeade recalls how 9/11 pushed him toward more meaningful reporting, contrasting sports scores with global stakes like confronting Maduro. They discuss Trump’s upcoming Yankee Stadium first pitch, media obsession with his health, and the 2025 NYC mayoral race—where Cuomo remains in, Curtis Sliwa has strong GOP backing, and Zohran Mamdani poses major risks for Democrats. Kilmeade criticizes Democratic leaders like Pritzker and Johnson for failing on crime, arguing federal intervention helps struggling communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, calls into the program to discuss Venezuela’s Maduro regime, which he and others describe as a narco–terrorist cartel rather than a legitimate government. The discussion expands to U.S. cities, noting how federal action has sharply reduced crime in Washington, D.C., and contrasting it with persistent violence in Chicago and Baltimore. They touch on looming government shutdown drama in Congress, with Lowry dismissing it as political theater, and debate lingering conspiracy theories around Jeffrey Epstein’s death—Lowry arguing incompetence, not murder. Toward the end, Curtis Sliwa comes up, with Lowry acknowledging his uphill climb in NYC politics but praising him as incorruptible and consistent, while noting National Review recently published an article urging support for Sliwa against Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss Bill de Blasio, calling him the worst in New York’s history and blasting his support of Zohran Mamdani, whom Sliwa brands as de Blasio’s “protégé” and a danger to the city. He argues that Mamdani’s social-worker approach to crime mirrors failed progressive policies, while Sliwa positions himself as the only true law-and-order candidate. He also slams Eric Adams for fleeing responsibility and Cuomo for avoiding accountability, pledging that if elected mayor he will clean up the city, restore safety, and even prosecute de Blasio and Chirlane McCray for alleged misuse of funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers all the top headlines in the news today following the long Labor Day weekend, including Congress returning from their August recess with a full plate of business to get to, New York Congressman Jerry Nadler announcing he won't be seeking re-election, President Trump calling for a release of more COVID vaccine data, the President's legal setbacks on tariffs and deportations over the long weekend, former Mayor of New York City and great friend of the program Rudy Giuliani suffering serious injuries due to a horrific car wreck, and the start of football season right around the corner. Frank Morano, Jason Barrett, Alex Traiman, John Catsimatidis, Andrew Giuliani & Dr. Marc Siegel join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Marc Siegel, Clinical Professor of Medicine & Fox News Contributor, joins the program on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026 & son of former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani, joins Sid to offer listeners an update on his father Rudy, who was severely injured in a horrific car wreck over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Media Owner & Operator, joins Sid for his weekly appearance on the program to discuss the upcoming Barrett Media Conference and his leadership award recognition. John reflects on the summer, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the Police Athletic League being honored at the event. A major focus was Rudy Giuliani—Catsimatidis expressed relief after Giuliani’s car accident, praised him as “America’s Mayor,” and revealed that even President Trump agreed Rudy should return to WABC. John and Sid also discussed Trump’s role as the event’s honoree, his impact on America and the world, and global leaders’ respect for him compared to President Biden. Catsimatidis criticized rising crime in cities like Chicago and New York, linking it to failed leadership, the decline of mental health institutions, and the influence of socialists in the Democratic Party. He emphasized Trump’s strength, and his concern for New York’s mayoral race. The conversation closed with a critique of fake news, praise

Alex Traiman, CEO of Jewish News Syndicate, calls in live from Israel to discuss Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas and the challenges facing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Traiman discusses how Hamas’s hostage-taking strategy has given the group leverage, eroded global support for Israel, and fueled propaganda that even sways Jewish communities. He argues that criticism of Netanyahu is often a proxy for anti-Israel or anti-Semitic sentiment, while Rosenberg defended Netanyahu’s difficult position. Traiman highlights how U.S. Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton, have pressured Netanyahu to step down, contrasting that with Donald Trump’s steadfast support. He rejects claims that Israel is committing genocide, pointing to efforts to limit civilian casualties despite the war’s toll, and stressed that if Israel intended genocide, the death toll would be far higher. They also examined Israeli politics, noting opposition figures like Yair Lapid but suggesting Netanyahu still has strong chances i

Jason Barrett, President & Founder of Barrett Media, calls into the program to talk about the upcoming Barrett Media Conference in New York City. Barrett explains the significance of bringing the event to New York for the first time, highlighting its role as a think tank for talk radio hosts, programmers, and executives. He discusses the evolution of radio talent, including how many sports broadcasters like Clay Travis and Will Cain have successfully transitioned into news talk. Sid reflected on his own career and recognition as a top host, while Barrett emphasized the importance of authenticity, consistency, and audience connection in sustaining long-term success. The duo also previewed conference highlights, including awards for John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa, and panels featuring major figures like Glenn Beck, Eric Erickson, Mike Gallagher, and Mark Simone. Barrett praised WABC’s leadership under John Catsimatidis, Margot Catsimatidis, and Chad Lopez, noting the station’s resurgence. Learn more about y