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Bruce Blakeman On Immigration, Emphasizing A Three-Category Approach To Differentiate Between Criminals And Law-Abiding Immigrants (11 mins)

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Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, calls into the show to talk about his reelection campaign, immigration policies, and local crime statistics. Blakeman reflects on his relationship with notable political figures and outlines his views on immigration, emphasizing a three-category approach to differentiate between criminals and law-abiding immigrants. He criticizes left-wing policies and highlights the successful crime reduction efforts in Nassau County during his tenure. Additionally, he comments on the controversial wind turbine projects in Long Island, expressing concerns about their economic and environmental impacts. Blakeman also touches upon potential gubernatorial candidates, stating his primary focus remains being the best county executive for Nassau.

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Lawler’s Gambit, Columbia’s Conundrum & Charting the #WalkAway Path | 07-24-25

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On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid discusses President Trump’s latest moves, and local New York City politics including Representative Mike Lawler's decision not to run for governor, the state of NYC policing and the upcoming mayoral race, the latest updates from President Trump and the media’s handling of various issues, and plans for a rally against Democratic Socialism in Union Square coming up this Sunday. Jim Kerr, Mike Lawler, Jack Ciattarelli, Bruce Blakeman, Ray Kelly, Bill O'Reilly & Brandon Straka join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning.

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Jack Ciattarelli On His Lieutenant Governor Pick, Sheriff James Gannon (10 mins)

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Jack Ciattarelli, Republican nominee in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, joins the show to talk about his Lieutenant Governor pick, Sheriff James Gannon, and crises such as taxes, public education, overdevelopment, and public safety in New Jersey. Ciattarelli rails against his Democrat opponent, Mikie Sherrill, and her policies deemed unpopular by law enforcement.

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Mike Lawler On His Decision Not To Run For Governor (11 mins)

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Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to discuss his decision not to run for governor, and his analysis of the political landscape in New York, emphasizing the importance of his role in Congress, particularly in fighting for New York and contributing to major legislative efforts. He acknowledges the difficulty of winning gubernatorial races in New York but believes in the significance of giving voters a choice. Lawler then touches upon other key political figures and races, including his support for Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race and the broader implications for the country if a socialist candidate were to win in Zohran Mamdani. 

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Brandon Straka | Conservative Activist | 07-24-25

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Brandon Straka, conservative activist best known for founding the #WalkAway campaign, a social media movement encouraging people to leave the Democratic Party, makes his debut with Sid live in-studio to talk about his campaign encouraging individuals to leave the Democratic Party. Straka explains that the #WalkAway movement is inclusive of people from all backgrounds and has amassed over 750,000 participants since its inception in 2018. Recently pardoned by President Trump for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, Straka reveals that he is moving back to New York City to fight against Democratic socialism. He announces an upcoming rally at Union Square aimed at uniting people across the political spectrum to combat the spread of socialism.

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