Jim Gagliano on the Shooting of the National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. (11 min) | 11-27-25
Cousin Brucie with a Special Thanksgiving Message (5 min) | 11-27-25
Judge Weinberg: Julie Menin’s Election win is the Silver Lining of the New York City Election (19 min) | 11-27-25
Father Alex Karloutsos: We Are Greatly Blessed To Live In America (9 min) | 11-27-25
Happy Thanksgiving! Parade Prep with Wind a Concern, Two National Guard Members Shot in DC, Hong Kong Fires Kill at Least 55, Norovirus on the rise, Russian Peace Talks, Travel Chaos, Brown Friday?
Happy Thanksgiving! Parade Prep with Wind a Concern, Two National Guard Members Shot in DC, Hong Kong Fires Kill at Least 55, Norovirus on the rise, Russian Peace Talks, Travel Chaos, Brown Friday?
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Ham Is Not Thanksgiving | 11-27-25
This episode of "The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel," celebrates the quintessential American holiday: Thanksgiving. Lionel dives into the deep-fried, gravy-soaked reality of the holiday, discussing culinary mainstays like the cult-favorite Wawa "Gobbler" (a turkey bowl, sandwich, or wrap) and the dangerous, expensive spectacle of deep-frying turkeys. Beyond the feast, the episode explores the profound difference between a good call and "raw sewage in the punch bowl", dissects the myths of Thanksgiving (like Pilgrims wearing buckles or eating turkey at the first gathering), and debates whether ham should ever replace turkey. From Macy’s Parade oddities (live animals, wind-grounded balloons) to the merits of green bean casserole, truck driving, and the philosophical debate over AI grief bots, Lionel keeps the conversation compelling and often absurd.
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Lionel: Grief Bots: High-Risk Pursuit (7 min)
Lionel: Your Brain: Drained and Distracted (5 min)
Hour 4: Saving Truckers’ Lives with Talk Radio | 11-27-25
Lionel discusses the communal nature of Thanksgiving before exploring the complex topic of "grief bots," artificial intelligence programs that simulate deceased loved ones. Listener calls cover a wide range of subjects, including an immigrant’s deep appreciation for the host’s role in teaching him American culture and reflections on classic New York Thanksgiving media traditions. The broadcast’s most intense segment involves a heated exchange with a caller who expresses intense hatred for deceased radio host Rush Limbaugh and accuses Lionel of racism for his celebrity impressions. Following this confrontation, the host concludes the show by praising Limbaugh’s unparalleled and seismic influence on the history of radio and wishing his audience a happy holiday.
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Hour 3: The Wild West Of The Truck Stop | 11-27-25
Lionel fields calls from a variety of listeners, discussing traditional holiday topics such as the history of the meal and the massive Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. The wide-ranging discussion quickly moves from lighthearted caller anecdotes, including a recurring gag about a caller who fell asleep on hold, to more substantial topics of current events and philosophy. Lionel introduces recent studies detailing the negative cognitive impact of excessive smartphone use and a proposed quantum physics theory suggesting that consciousness exists as a fundamental field of the universe. Extended conversations also focus on the unique experience of those who work overnight, particularly a long-haul truck driver who discusses the potential threat of autonomous vehicles and the community he finds on the road.
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Lionel: When Pilgrims Preferred to Starve (8 min)
Lionel: The Deep Fried Turkey Danger And Delight (8 min)
