Episode 9: Trump’s White House Ballroom Freakout, Media Lies About “Demolition”

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On this episode Anthony Cumia, tears into the outrage over the White House construction project and the media’s latest meltdown about President Trump’s new ballroom. Anthony breaks down the facts, exposes false claims about taxpayer funding, and points out the long history of presidential renovations — from FDR’s swimming pool to Obama’s basketball court. He calls out the left’s hypocrisy, slams the media hysteria, and delivers a no-nonsense reality check on presidential authority and historic preservation.

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Fahad Solaiman | Prominent Bangladeshi Business Leader | 10-27-25

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Fahad Solaiman, a Prominent local Bangladeshi Business Leader, calls into Sid's show to discuss his journey from supporting to opposing mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Fahad initially supported Mamdani due to their shared South Asian and Muslim background. However, he grew disillusioned due to the Socialist's policies on taxes, minimum wage, affordable housing, decriminalization of prostitution, and gender identity issues, which he believes are detrimental to the community. Solaiman emphasizes that his change of heart is based on policy disagreements rather than ethnicity or religion, and highlights the need for unity among New Yorkers beyond racial and religious lines.

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Gordon Chang: Navigating Trump’s Asian Diplomacy (10 min) | 10-27-25

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Author & geopolitics Gordon Chang joins Sid to discuss President Trump's diplomatic tour in Asia, which includes significant trade talks on rare earth minerals and soybeans with China. Chang discusses the broader implications of Trump's negotiations with countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, aiming to isolate China economically. The conversation highlights the precarious state of China's economy, President Xi Jinping's missteps, and the geopolitical tensions involving cyber-attacks and military posturing. Chang also addresses doubts about China's reliability in keeping trade promises and the potential for future conflicts involving Taiwan and broader global instability.

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Gordon Chang | Author & Geopolitics Expert | 10-27-25

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Author & geopolitics Gordon Chang joins Sid to discuss President Trump's diplomatic tour in Asia, which includes significant trade talks on rare earth minerals and soybeans with China. Chang discusses the broader implications of Trump's negotiations with countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, aiming to isolate China economically. The conversation highlights the precarious state of China's economy, President Xi Jinping's missteps, and the geopolitical tensions involving cyber-attacks and military posturing. Chang also addresses doubts about China's reliability in keeping trade promises and the potential for future conflicts involving Taiwan and broader global instability.

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Joe Borelli Analyzes the NYC Mayoral Race: Election Insights (11 min) | 10-27-25

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Joe Borelli, former New York City Councilman, calls into the program to talk about the shortcomings of Curtis Sliwa's mayoral campaign in New York City. Borelli highlights Sliwa's failure to gain substantial poll numbers and critique his campaign strategy, messaging, and debate performance. Borelli points out that Sliwa's focus on certain issues hasn't resonated broadly, and his campaign is seen as unprofessional and poorly executed. Despite shared ideological positions, they acknowledge the fragmented support for Sliwa and suggest his campaign is unlikely to succeed. The discussion also covers the potential impact of Andrew Cuomo's involvement and the challenging dynamics of the race.

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Joe Borelli | Former New York City Councilman | 10-27-25

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Joe Borelli, former New York City Councilman, calls into the program to talk about the shortcomings of Curtis Sliwa's mayoral campaign in New York City. Borelli highlights Sliwa's failure to gain substantial poll numbers and critique his campaign strategy, messaging, and debate performance. Borelli points out that Sliwa's focus on certain issues hasn't resonated broadly, and his campaign is seen as unprofessional and poorly executed. Despite shared ideological positions, they acknowledge the fragmented support for Sliwa and suggest his campaign is unlikely to succeed. The discussion also covers the potential impact of Andrew Cuomo's involvement and the challenging dynamics of the race.

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Free Buses, Chaos Guaranteed | 10-27-25

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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative dissection of New York City's political descent, warning that a split anti-left vote in the three-way mayoral race is guaranteeing a victory for the "hard-left candidate," Zohran Mamdani. Dive into the madness of early voting requiring "no identification", the disastrous policies of "no bail, no jail", and the fear that the city is heading toward "economic euthanasia". The episode rips apart "dangerous radical anti-police rent freeze lunacy" and explains why you "cannot hug away homicide". Understand the strategic dilemma facing the opposition, where stopping the socialist takeover might require voting for an equally disliked figure, comparing the choice to necessary "chemotherapy and radiation". Plus, a healthy dose of nostalgia as the show explores the strict rules of classic childhood games like Ringalario and Kill the Man.

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