The people voted, and the results are in…
The winner is…
SID ROSENBERG!
For the first time since Barrett Media began publishing its Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows, the #1 spot looks a little different.
Sid & Friends in the Morning has been voted the Top Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Show of 2025.
At the pinnacle of talk radio, Sid & Friends in the Morning has become a go-to stop for the stories and personalities driving today’s headlines – from world leaders to pop culture icons.
No matter who’s on the mic, Sid keeps the conversation real, raw, and unmistakably New York.
There’s a reason the audience is growing, and the rankings are rising. When brands align with Sid & Friends in the Morning, advertisers are given a rare opportunity to connect with one of the most loyal and engaged audiences in New York radio. His listeners don’t just tune in, they invest.
They trust Sid’s voice because it’s as authentic as the city itself. Brands that partner with Sid & Friends tap into that credibility, aligning with a show that moves conversations, influences opinion, and reaches New Yorkers who care about what’s happening in their city and beyond.
Source:
Barrett, Jason. “Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025.” Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025, 11 Feb. 2026, barrettmedia.com/2026/02/11/barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-morning-shows-of-2025/.
