Curtis Sliwa | Candidate, Mayor of New York City | 08-20-25

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Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss his opponent Andrew Cuomo's campaign tactics regarding the upcoming New York City mayoral race. Sliwa recounts his own campaign experiences, including his interactions with voters in New York City's subway system. Curtis emphasizes his belief in his viability as a candidate and critiques of his political adversaries.

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Jon Heyman | Baseball Columnist for the New York Post & MLB Network Insider | 08-20-25

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Jon Heyman, baseball columnist for the New York Post and a baseball insider for MLB Network, calls into the program to talk about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's plans for redistricting and possible expansion to 32 teams, including potential new teams in Nashville and Salt Lake City. The conversation touches on MLB's current state of health, which Jon asserts is strong, citing increased attendance and ratings. They also debate the importance of marketability and communication among non-English-speaking players like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto. Finally, they explore the dynamics and performance of local teams, the Mets and Yankees, evaluating their potential for making deep playoff runs.

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Frank Morano | Councilman | 08-20-25

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Frank Morano, Councilman of the New York City Council for the 51st district, joins Sid to discuss local election dynamics and the importance of debating if candidates take public money. The conversation shifts to Wendy's Law, a legislative initiative inspired by Wendy Williams' guardianship issues, which aims to reform guardianship systems. Frank highlights the potential widespread impact of this law. The interview touches on NYC Mayor Adams' inconsistent stance on sanctuary cities and the political maneuvering of Kathy Hochul on policies like congestion pricing. Lastly, Morano criticizes Andrew Cuomo for his lack of consistency and principle in his political strategies.

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