Calling It Down The Middle | 08-05-25
On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid can't get behind the way YES Network play-by-play commentator Michael Kay "calling it down the middle" whilst on the horn for our New York Yankees, before he covers all the top headlines dominating the news today. P. Diddy is denied bail ahead of his sentencing in early October, President Trump defends his decision to first the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after an underwhelming jobs report, the President's special envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Russia in hopes of a peace deal in the region ahead of the President's Friday deadline for such an agreement, and redistricting in Texas leads to uproar nationwide regarding our voting maps. Dov Hikind, Jennifer Harrison, Joe Benigno, Bo Dietl, Gregg Jarrett, Gordon Chang & Michael Goodwin join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning.
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Bo Dietl: We Must Stop Mamdani Before It’s Too Late (11 mins)
Red Apple Podcast Host Bo Dietl unleashes a passionate tirade against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Bo announces his new political action committee, "Anyone But Mamdani", aiming to expose what he calls the candidate’s radical and dangerous agenda. Drawing historical comparisons to 1930s Germany, Bo warns that Mamdani’s proposed policies—like defunding police and closing Rikers—would lead to a collapse of law and order in New York City. Sid agrees that the top priority isn’t necessarily electing a preferred candidate like Curtis Sliwa, but ensuring Mamdani is defeated.
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Michael Goodwin | New York Post Columnist | 08-05-25
Columnist Michael Goodwin joins Sid Rosenberg to discuss crime, politics, and media. Goodwin critiques the current New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him unfit for office due to his anti-police and anti-Israel stances. He praises Curtis Sliwa but acknowledges the electoral challenges he faces, also noting Sid’s efforts to engage with all major contenders, including Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. They also discuss the hopelessness of a two-state solution in the Middle East, citing decades of violence and missed peace opportunities. Goodwin reflects on the Russia collusion hoax, recalling his reporting that exposed it as a politically motivated smear against Trump.
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Joe Benigno: Giants Super Bowl Memories, Bob Dylan’s Legacy, Mets Meltdowns, Yankees Broadcast Rants & Seaside Rally Plans (11 mins)
Sid Rosenberg catches up with sports radio legend Joe Benigno for a lively conversation covering football, music, and the New York Mets. They kick things off reminiscing about training camps and past Giants Super Bowl moments, then dive into a passionate discussion about Bob Dylan, including Sid’s rave review of the new Dylan biopic and Benigno's memories of Dylan's cultural impact—though both agree Dylan is terrible live. The two then shift to baseball, ripping into the Yankees' broadcast team and the Mets' ongoing struggles, from weak starting pitching to bad coaching calls. The segment ends with laughs about politics, fashion, and an upcoming rally in Seaside Heights, where Sid promises to put Joe on stage. It’s classic Sid and Joe—equal parts sports, nostalgia, and unfiltered opinions.
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Jennifer Harrison: Fighting for Victims’ Rights, Exposing NYC’s Mayoral Threat, and Supporting the Next Generation of Advocates (9 mins)
Sid speaks with Jennifer Harrison, founder of Victims Rights New York, about her continued advocacy work despite relocating to Florida. They discuss the state of New York politics, focusing on the rise of controversial mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, whom Harrison calls a dangerous socialist. She criticizes the decline of patriotism, the consequences of soft-on-crime policies, and offers support for Curtis Sliwa as the only viable candidate to reverse the city’s decline. Harrison also shares her excitement about helping Sid’s daughter Ava and Bill O’Reilly’s daughter with their shared goal of supporting victims of sex trafficking. The segment ends with Harrison promoting her organization, Victims Rights Reform Council, and Sid reaffirming his admiration and support.
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Dov Hikind: Hamas Hostage Horror, Netanyahu’s Dilemma, Global Hypocrisy, and NYC’s Dangerous Mayoral Shift (10 mins)
Sid Rosenberg speaks with former NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind about the escalating crisis in Gaza. They discuss the disturbing hostage videos released by Hamas, the group’s extreme demands, and the difficult decisions facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hikind stresses the need for Israel to act decisively, while both criticize international pressure and misinformation that unfairly targets Israel despite its efforts to provide humanitarian aid. The conversation shifts to New York City politics, where Sid and Hikind express alarm over the rising popularity of a controversial mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, urging Republicans and moderates to rally behind Curtis Sliwa or another viable option to prevent what he sees as a disastrous outcome for the city.
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Gordon Chang | Author & Geopolitics Expert | 08-05-25
Sid Rosenberg speaks with Gordon Chang, a foreign policy expert, about China’s growing global influence and national security threats to the U.S. Chang warns that China has deeply penetrated countries like Australia and New Zealand, backs Iran and Russia economically and militarily, and poses a direct threat to the U.S. through cyber warfare, espionage, and infrastructure sabotage. They discuss China’s control over rare earth minerals, its ties to Iran’s military capabilities, and its growing arrogance on the world stage. Chang expresses cautious support for President Trump but criticizes his recent approach to China as too accommodating.
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Lionel: Catfish Hunter Turns Catfish (9 mins)
Lionel: Conspiracy Radio Never Dies (7 mins)
Lionel: I Went In for an X-Ray and Left Without Dignity (8 mins)
Lionel: Take Action Against Mamdani (9 mins)
Gregg Jarrett | Legal Analyst | 08-05-25
Sid Rosenberg speaks with legal analyst Gregg Jarrett about major political and legal controversies, including redistricting battles in Texas and New York, the fallout from the Trump-Russia investigation, and developments involving Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein case. Jarrett argues that Democrats are engaging in “legal insurrection†by manipulating redistricting laws, while accusing Republicans of the same. He criticizes key figures like James Comey, John Brennan, and Hillary Clinton for orchestrating what he calls a smear campaign against Trump. They also discuss Maxwell potentially naming high-profile individuals in exchange for a better prison deal, and debate the merits of presidential pardons—touching on P. Diddy and George Santos. Sid calls for revenge on behalf of Trump, while Jarrett maintains a more cautious legal stance.
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