A Heartbroken Father Speaks Out from Minneapolis, Another Death in the Legionnaires’ Outbreak, Adams Denied Matching Funds, 20th Anniversary of Katrina, AI Concerns for the Job Market, and Newark Airport Problems Amid Labor Day Getaway

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A Heartbroken Father Speaks Out from Minneapolis, Another Death in the Legionnaires' Outbreak, Adams Denied Matching Funds, 20th Anniversary of Katrina, AI Concerns for the Job Market, and Newark Airport Problems Amid Labor Day Getaway.

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Anthony D’Esposito on Crime, Politics, and Public Safety (5 min) | 08-29-25

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Anthony D'Esposito, Former Congressman & Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor nominee, calls into the show to discuss his anticipated role as the Inspector General of the Labor Department under President Trump. The conversation covers D'Esposito's thoughts on President Trump's policies to make cities safer, contrasting them with the approaches of Democratic leaders. The discussion also touches on local politics in Nassau County, including key political races and the efforts to maintain safety and combat progressive agendas.

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Anthony D’Esposito | Former Congressman & Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor Nominee | 08-29-25

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Anthony D'Esposito, Former Congressman & Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor nominee, calls into the show to discuss his anticipated role as the Inspector General of the Labor Department under President Trump. The conversation covers D'Esposito's thoughts on President Trump's policies to make cities safer, contrasting them with the approaches of Democratic leaders. The discussion also touches on local politics in Nassau County, including key political races and the efforts to maintain safety and combat progressive agendas.

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Episode 73: Lidia Bastianich On Family, Food, and the American Dream

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On this episode, Ernie Anastos welcomes world-renowned chef, TV host, author, and entrepreneur Lidia Bastianich for an inspiring conversation about food, family, and life in America. Lidia shares her remarkable journey from growing up in post-war Europe and living in a refugee camp to building an extraordinary career in the United States. She reflects on her early influences in the kitchen with her grandmother, her passion for bringing people together at the table, and the values that shaped her 50 years in the restaurant business and 25 years on television. Together, Ernie and Lidia discuss the importance of civility, education, and family meals, as well as her latest cookbook and the new culinary ventures led by her children. With heartfelt stories and timeless wisdom, this episode celebrates resilience, gratitude, and the enduring joy of sharing food and love.

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Guns, Drugs and Steel | 08-29-25

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On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts off the show discussing the deadly Minneapolis shooting. He moves on to talk about the definition of annunciation, immaculate conception and the value of X community notes. Lionel later discusses manifestos, militias, moronic callers and more. Lionel spends the third hour reminiscing on both great and terrible shows from way back when. Gunsmoke, Quincy M.E., and Cannon among others. Lionel wraps up the show talking with callers about cannabis use, homelessness and Tourette's syndrome.

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