Sid & Friends In The Morning

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On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details a federal judge ordering deportation of New York City Council data analyst Raphael Rubio after deeming his asylum application abandoned over a missing-signature technicality, with Speaker Julie Menon and AG Letitia James criticizing the decision and an appeal due April 17; NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch warning New York faces an unusually high terror threat as federal counter-terrorism grants are cut, including a 40% reduction to the Homeland Security Grant and loss of Port Security Grant funding; the Senate’s marathon debate on the election “Save America Act,” backed by President Trump to require proof of citizenship and photo ID, opposed by Democrats as voter suppression, and acknowledged by Majority Leader John Thune as lacking votes; intensifying Israel-Iran strikes hitting major energy facilities, retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, and oil and US gas prices surging; and NCAA tournament bracket predictions favoring Iowa State to win the championship. Alan Dershowitz, Bill O'Reilly, Brian Kilmeade, Craig Carton & K.T. McFarland join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly appearance on the morning show to touch upon New York City “falling apart” due to poor state and city leadership, before she praises President Donald Trump for preempting Iran’s nuclear program despite advisers like Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, and Tucker Carlson opposing action. She argues Iran has long blackmailed the U.S. and Israel, cites Trump’s earlier killing of Soleimani, and says he spent years positioning “chess pieces” by weakening Iran economically, strengthening U.S. military posture, and increasing U.S. energy dominance through drilling, Venezuela, and Gulf Arab ties. The discussion covers Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Russia’s limited gains from higher oil prices, European worries about Ukraine, and claims China is a major loser. McFarland predicts a near-term military and political resolution leading to falling energy prices and improved U.S. growth, and says the U.S. may act soon on Cuba, with Marco Rubio reportedly talking to Raul Castro’s grandson about moving beyond communism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer & Former Law Professor Alan Dershowitz joins the program to denounce former Trump administration figure Joe Kent as a neo-Nazi bigot and liar, rejecting Kent’s claim that Israel pushed the U.S. into the Iran war. Dershowitz argues that the current U.S.-Israel military action against Iran is a justified preventive war, comparing it to stopping Nazi Germany earlier and saying it will save countless lives by preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He says polls show most Americans support Trump, the war, and opposing Iran, and criticizes extremists he links to Tucker Carlson. Asked about Trump’s support for Qatar, Dershowitz attributes it to personal rapport while acknowledging Qatar’s negative role and urging U.S. interests first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Craig Carton joins Sid to talk about the start of the college basketball tournament, joking that many fans only care once brackets are due and can’t name players. Sid and Craig discuss how NIL and the transfer portal have reduced loyalty and made upsets less common, reminisce about playing pickup basketball together, and debate tournament logistics—especially St. John’s being sent to play in San Diego despite being in an Eastern bracket—while noting St. John’s fans’ frustration with their seeding and draw. The conversation shifts to the New York Jets, where Carton criticizes the decision to bring back Geno Smith despite acknowledging his recent resurgence, while praising the Jets’ offseason otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Host Brian Kilmeade joins the program to discuss the partial DHS shutdown affecting TSA, citing hundreds of TSA agents walking off the job and long wait times at airports like Atlanta, Washington, and Philadelphia; Kilmeade blames Democrats and criticizes their stance on voter ID while discussing the Save America Act, arguing Republicans should keep legislation focused on clean voter-ID provisions and noting possible compromise efforts to fund DHS. The conversation then shifts to questions about Trump’s relationship with Qatar amid Middle East tensions, with Kilmeade saying Qatar has served as a broker and investment partner, while Iran’s actions are clarifying regional alignments; he notes Gulf states have not condemned U.S. actions and suggests Qatar may be pushed to stop “playing both ends.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details Mayor Mamdani drawing criticism for remarks about genocide in Palestine during New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, citing his conversation yesterday with Catholic League president Bill Donohue and further accusations that Mamdani is anti-Semitic and hostile to Catholics, Jews, veterans, and law enforcement. Sid then delves into a report that the Mamdani administration asked a court to let city lawyers stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case. Nationally, the Senate voted down a measure to reopen the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial government shutdown, and the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill that faces uncertainty in the House as Trump urges prioritizing the SAVE Act. Finally, Sid expands on Trump administration attacks on media coverage of the war in Iran, including FCC-related license threats, invoking his conversation yesterday with Sen. Ron Johnson defending First Amendment principles. Alex Traiman, Gordon Chang, Jim Walden, Miranda Devine, Rich Lowry & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist Scott LoBaido joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine joins Sid to discuss her recent columns in The Post and Mayor Mamdani's attendance and remarks at yesterday's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO of Jewish News Syndicate Alex Traiman calls in live from Israel to describe Israel under sustained attack, with Iran firing ballistic missiles multiple times a day, including cluster munitions aimed at civilian population centers, alongside rocket fire from Hezbollah; he recounts repeated trips to shelters in Jerusalem, with heavier bombardment in Tel Aviv and Haifa. He explains Israel’s alert and missile-defense systems, schools moving to Zoom for 19 days, and daily life continuing despite sirens. Traiman argues most Israelis accept short-term hardship to decisively neutralize Iran’s threat, especially its nuclear ambitions, and to enable long-term regional peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-In-Chief of National Review Rich Lowry joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance to talk about the World Baseball Classic, agreeing it is contrived compared with the Olympics. The conversation shifts to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s St. Patrick’s Day remarks, criticized for bringing up Gaza/Palestine and calling Israelis genocidal; Sid and Rich then address Joe Kent’s resignation and claim of “no imminent threat,” arguing threats should be confronted before becoming imminent and criticizing isolationists they say are hostile to Israel and falsely claim Trump was tricked into war, while noting most MAGA Republicans back Trump due to opposition to Iran and preventing a nuclear threat. Finally, they debate the SAVE Act and voter ID, with Lowry supporting citizenship verification but warning against eliminating the filibuster given likely lack of votes and potential future Democratic actions, and they criticize Republican opposition, especially Lisa Murkowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author & Geopolitics Expert Gordon Chang joins Sid to discuss the Iran conflict and rising oil prices are financially benefiting Russia and could tilt the Russia-Ukraine war of attrition in Moscow’s favor, despite Chang saying Ukraine currently has battlefield initiative. Chang argues the U.S. should seize Russian “dark ships” and stop Iranian oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz to cut funding for Russia and Iran. He says the conflicts are interconnected in a broader global struggle against Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, and claims China is aiding Iran with intelligence and weapons, making it inappropriate for President Trump to visit Beijing, a trip Trump postponed. Chang supports Trump’s actions against Iran, citing Iran’s enriched uranium and missile capabilities, and disputes outgoing counterterrorism director Joe Kent’s claim of no imminent threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Jim Walden joins Sid to discuss his investigative work claiming Mayor Mamdani and his wife misrepresented their association with a children’s book co-author accused of antisemitic remarks. Walden asks Sid about “Cockroach Gate”; Sid says he’d still apologize but feels no vindication because major Democrats and media outlets won’t cover the newer information. They discuss how long President Trump will tolerate the mayor’s criticisms while the mayor seeks federal housing money, and Sid argues the mayor’s alienation of religious groups won’t matter to supporters until financial consequences hit. Walden then details his representation of Councilwoman Vicki Paladino in a lawsuit against the City Council for allegedly singling out her speech, seeking an injunction, and announces subpoenas of Progressive Caucus members for an April 7 hearing, adding some Democrats may testify for Paladino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recognizes the 265th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue coming up later this morning, including the route, street closures, expected leaders , and new Archbishop Ronald Hicks watching from St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Sid details Mayor Mamdani confirming his attendance at the parade, before he seconds Aliza Licht and her accusing Mamdani of of lying about his wife’s relationship with an anti-Semitic illustrator, outlining a timeline linking his family to the Jew-hating artist. Sid then reacts to the House-passed Save America Act requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for federal voting amid concerns about access and Senate filibuster hurdles; updates on the war with Iran, including strikes in Tehran, casualties, Strait of Hormuz blockade issues, and conflicting ceasefire claims. Bill Donahue, Bo Dietl, Kaylie Ray, Peter King & Victoria Coates join Sid on this special St. Patrick's Day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Utah State Volleyball star Kaylie Ray calls in to discuss her testimony in the Arizona Senate Education Committee supporting bill HCR 2003. Ray says the bill would create three sports categories, allow optional co-ed teams, and protect women-only private spaces such as locker rooms and bathrooms. She criticizes State Senator Catherine Miranda’s comments during the hearing and argues that allowing men into women’s sports and spaces eliminates women’s sports and raises safety concerns. Ray says she has received strong public support but little coverage from Arizona media, and she describes her connection with Riley Gaines, who advised her in the past when her Utah State team forfeited against San Jose State over a biological male player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins the program on this St. Patrick's Day to describe his role during the Clinton era in advancing peace in Northern Ireland, outlining historical discrimination against Catholics and the violence from 1969 onward. He says President Bill Clinton, along with Tony Blair and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, helped drive negotiations that led to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, with King sometimes acting as an unofficial emissary after setbacks, and he notes New York’s St. Patrick’s Day events and Cardinal O’Connor’s public gestures aided awareness. King contrasts Northern Ireland’s compromise and leaders willing to accept partial gains with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, criticizing Arafat’s failure to deliver. He condemns the Irish government’s pro-Palestinian stance, calling it a European elite trend, and argues U.S. interests align with supporting Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins Sid to discuss the Iran conflict, where Coates argues timeline ambiguity is useful and says U.S. objectives center on disabling nuclear sites and addressing highly enriched uranium, while noting potential continued engagement if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. She emphasizes a second, economic front as Iran shuts down the internet, banks, and markets, predicting severe capital flight when restrictions lift. Coates contrasts Japan’s constitutional limits and growing defense posture with what she calls Europe’s disgraceful lack of naval capability and will, criticizing UK leader Keir Starmer’s behavior and forecasting political upheaval. She also expects Trump’s China trip to be postponed due to war and China’s dependence on Gulf energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Apple Media Podcast Host Bo Dietl joins Sid for his weekly Tuesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of the Catholic League Bill Donahue joins Sid for his annual St. Patrick's Day appearance to talk about why he no longer marches in New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade: after defending the parade’s rules against political banners, parade leaders in 2014 allowed gay groups to march under their own banner but, he says, continued to deny pro-life groups, which he calls a double-cross by parade “elites.” He adds disappointment that Ireland has become de-Christianized, far left, and supportive of recognizing a Palestinian state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Mayor Mamdani signing an executive order creating New York City’s first Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by attorney Taylor Brown, the first out trans woman to lead a city office, focusing on anti-discrimination efforts and responses to federal rollbacks including NYU Langone ending trans youth treatment. Sid also reports on the partial government shutdown causing TSA agents to miss paychecks, leading to resignations, absences, and long airport lines, with DHS blaming Democrats. Next, Rosenberg expands on the third week of war with Iran, efforts to evacuate Americans via El Al recovery flights from Tel Aviv to New York, fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, and additional U.S. troops deploying. In addition, Sid touches upon a NYC march supporting Iranians, commentary alleging CIA-lawful surveillance revealed Tucker Carlson’s texts with an Iran target, and St. John’s winning the Big East Tournament and discussing its NCAA bracket placement. Bob Holden, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Ron Johnson & Speedy Claxton join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head Coach of the Hofstra University Basketball Team, Speedy Claxton, calls into the show to talk about his background, his playing career under Jay Wright, being a first-round NBA pick, and winning an NBA title with the Spurs in 2003, as well as returning to Hofstra as an assistant and now head coach. Claxton says Hofstra isn’t satisfied just making the NCAA tournament and expects to win their first round matchup against Alabama, outlining scouting Bama's fast pace and three-point shooting, praising star Cruz Davis for staying and improving, and reflecting on how NIL and the transfer portal affect roster continuity and recruiting, which he says is now largely driven by money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Ron Johnson joins Sid to touch upon his defense of the First Amendment and a free press, saying he generally opposes the government threatening broadcasters’ licenses, though he notes broadcast license holders have responsibilities to report truthfully and correct errors. He says a question about FCC complaints was sprung on him, as he intended to focus on the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Johnson explains cloture and argues the modern cloture vote often shuts down debate; he says a “talking filibuster” wouldn’t overcome Democrats’ ability to keep offering amendments, and contends passing the SAVE America Act likely requires ending the cloture vote and moving to majority passage, believing Democrats will end the filibuster anyway. He also criticizes Republicans’ DHS funding strategy, saying they should have bundled DHS funding with Democratic priorities, and faults leadership for not attaching the Shutdown Fairness Act, which he says would have ensured pay during shutdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former New York City Councilman Bob Holden calls in to discuss Council Speaker Julie Menin’s tweet about combating Islamophobia, which Sid and Holden criticize in light of recent terrorist attacks and rising antisemitism; Holden argues Menin and most City Council Democrats cater to the far-left for ambition and electoral security. They discuss internal Council dynamics, Holden’s view that prior Speaker Adrienne Adams was the worst, and Sid’s belief Menin is more dangerous because she presents as moderate. Both condemn Menin’s actions against Councilwoman Vicki Paladino and praise Paladino’s popularity and outspoken views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to talk about WFAN “heydays,” before focusing on college basketball, arguing St. John’s was “screwed” with a 5-seed sent to San Diego while UConn, which St. John’s beat twice including by 20, got a 2-seed; he attributes it to the committee disliking Rick Pitino due to past NCAA issues. Benigno says St. John’s must reach the Sweet 16 after winning 19 of 20 and believes they could make a Final Four, while predicting a No. 1 seed likely wins the tournament and highlighting Iowa State as a strong team. He also discusses the Knicks’ playoff-focused outlook after a close win over a short-handed Warriors, critiques college sports realignment, and recaps Team USA’s 2–1 WBC win over the Dominican Republic featuring key defense, relief pitching, and late strikeouts of Soto and Machado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning appearance to discuss the Oscars party held here last night at WABC Radio's studios, reacting to the movie he stars in, Marty Supreme, going “zero for nine” at the annual award show last night. John honors the late Ernie Anastos, describing a tribute featuring his family and outlining plans such as scholarships and studios, while recalling hiring New York “icons” at WABC like Cousin Brucie, Cindy Adams, and Anastos. Catsimatidis criticizes Democratic socialists, claims foreign money influences protests and politics, and argues targeted taxes on billionaires are destructive and should reach the Supreme Court. He also addresses the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices, contrasting Trump-era and Biden-era oil levels and questioning European ally commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers an attack on a Michigan synagogue in West Bloomfield where a man rammed a truck into the building, was armed with a rifle, had mortar-type explosives in his vehicle, and was shot and killed by security; synagogues nationwide, including Temple Emmanuel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, increased security as the NYPD deployed high-visibility patrols and leaders warned of rising antisemitism. The great morning show host then dives into courtroom testimony from Stephanie Diller, the widow of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, describing learning of his shooting and death and the aftermath. Therafter, Rosenberg expands on the death of longtime New York news anchor and WABC Radio colleague Ernie Anastos and looks back at his career, including an appearance Sid himself made on Ernies podcast right here at 77 WABC. Brian Kilmeade, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland, Lou Civello, Nancy Mace & Bryan Stern join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello joins Sid on this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Nancy Mace & Grey Bull Rescue's Bryan Stern joins Sid live in-studio to discuss their rescue mission to Jordan and Israel to help evacuate a stranded South Carolina family from a rocket-hit area. Stern explains that Grey Bull Rescue evacuates American citizens from conflict zones, hostage situations, wars, and natural disasters, reporting 808 missions in four years and about 8,800 lives saved, including moving thousands through the Jordan-Israel border. They discuss missile threats, the logistics of “mercy flights,” and the need for leadership, planes, and funding, noting charter flights can cost about $500,000 and that people—including mothers with infants—have been turned away due to limited seats. The conversation also touches on rising antisemitism in the U.S., cooperation between Jews and Christians, and Mace’s campaign priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins Sid for his weekly Friday morning hit to talk about the World Baseball Classic, arguing modern pitch counts and reduced workloads make pitchers more fragile while the real injury driver is today’s max-velocity approach. He shares a humorous memory of being mocked for wearing Mets jerseys while their colleague wore cowboy hats and boots, then discusses renewed excitement around St. John’s basketball under Rick Pitino and plans to attend the Big East tournament. Turning to war, Tacopina says that regardless of how it began, the U.S. must finish the mission and that airstrikes can only damage Iran’s nuclear program; securing enriched uranium and verifying destruction would require limited special-operations “boots on the ground.” He also criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ free-speech rationale for hosting Mahmoud Khalil and cites Adams visiting a wounded perpetrator instead of a shot police officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to talk about the death of New York anchor Ernie Anastos, praising him as an old-school journalist focused on reporting rather than political agendas, and contrasts him with today’s more openly partisan network anchors. She argues ego and agenda-driven media fuel relentless criticism of President Trump, including over the Iran war, and rejects claims the conflict is “Israel’s war,” saying Iran seeks leverage through economic pressure and threats like closing the Strait of Hormuz. McFarland criticizes figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for framing Trump as donor-driven and tying U.S. actions to Israel. She also cites recent U.S. terror incidents and contends officials and Democrats face little consequence, while praising the FBI and DOJ for taking threats seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to discuss the death of WABC personality and veteran TV anchor Ernie Anastos, who died at 82, praising his authenticity, positivity, and straightforward delivery of news, including his "Positively Ernie" podcast. Sid and Brian contrast Anastos and earlier network anchors with today’s opinion-driven media, citing examples like Dan Rather and Katie Couric showing strong partisan views after leaving network roles. The conversation then shifts to New York City politics: Sid criticizes City Council Speaker Julie Menin for publicly calling him Islamophobic while he supports Councilmember Vicki Paladino, noting attorney Jim Walden represents her amid a censure effort. They discuss allegations about Mayor Mamdani’s wife’s social media activity and anti-Israel work, and Kilmeade urges ongoing exposure while expressing support for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s campaign against Governor Hochul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid speaks on Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosting an Iftar service at City Hall to break the fast for Ramadan, followed by a report on NYC Comptroller Mark Levine testifying at the first City Council budget hearing that the city lost 38,000 private-sector jobs and faces a projected $7.3 billion two-year budget gap; he opposes raising property taxes, supports changing the state local-aid formula, and is cautious about taxing millionaires and corporations, while City Hall says the budget director will testify later because he is fasting for Ramadan. Sid then criticizes CNN’s framing and on-air wording about the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion last weekend, before he mocks the women of The View for claiming that the Iran war was launched by President Trump to distract from other stories such as “Savannah Guthrie” and the Epstein files. Andrew Giuliani, Arthur Aidala, Bill O'Reilly, Caroline Glick, Darrin Porcher & Joe Benigno join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno calls in to talk all things sports with Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Andrew Giuliani, joins the morning show to talk about being appointed by President Trump to oversee operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams, about 91 days away. He says the job has become harder amid an Iran conflict and because the Department of Homeland Security is shut down, affecting TSA capacity, cybersecurity readiness, and planning for millions of additional summer travelers, including events tied to America’s 250th birthday. Giuliani warns of massive cyber threats, noting the last World Cup saw over 15 billion thwarted cyberattacks and that organizers expect nearly double. The conversation also covers NIL and transfer rules in college sports, arguing football and men’s basketball drive revenue while unchecked payments and free agency threaten Olympic and women’s sports, and that congressional action is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Arthur Aidala joins the show to talk about the ongoing murder trial of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, noting that Diller’s wife Stephanie may testify and describing the difficulty for families watching body-cam footage. Aidala explains the concept of a “long plea,” why defendants often go to trial in high-profile cases, and the defense attorney’s role in ensuring the rules are followed even when a defense (such as an “accidental” gun discharge) seems unlikely; he predicts the defendants will spend life in prison. Sid and Artie then discuss mayoral politics, criticizing past leadership and focusing on candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to raise NYC taxes on millionaires, citing that under 1% of filers pay 37% of city income taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to Bibi Netanyahu, joins the program to discuss the Iran war, with Sid describing friends across Israel still using bomb shelters and casualties from recent bombings, while Glick says Israelis are near-unanimous that the campaign must be done and is the only path to peace because Iran has long blocked peace by sponsoring terrorist armies since 1979. Asked about Netanyahu’s political prospects, Glick cites specific pollsters and Channel 14/15 polling she says show rising support and a landslide for Netanyahu’s coalition. Sid and Caroline also discuss Israel’s remarkable intelligence capabilities, and Glick describes the Iranian regime as a dangerous “death cult” pursuing missiles, terror proxies, ICBMs, and a nuclear umbrella that must be stopped before it becomes immune to attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired NYPD Lieutenant Darrin Porcher makes his debut with Sid live in-studio to talk about growing public disrespect for police, which Porcher attributes to the Bill de Blasio administration. Porcher criticizes current City Hall leadership and says Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch should resign rather than serve policies he believes harm public safety. He argues Mayor Mamdani is a catastrophic failure, questions who funded him, and says Mamdani’s opposition to adding 5,000 officers and preference for social workers reflects anti-police views; Porcher claims 98% of NYPD dislike Mamdani but continue serving residents. He contrasts Giuliani and Bloomberg’s public-safety “template” with de Blasio and Eric Adams, and says Mamdani’s promises of “free” programs have led to taxes and new parking charges, creating a leadership vacuum and prompting calls for impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tunnel to Towers hump day edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details opening statements in Queens Criminal Court in the murder trial of Guy Rivera, accused of fatally shooting NYPD officer Jonathan Diller in March 2024, with prosecutors alleging Rivera intentionally fired and the defense claiming an unintentional discharge; Rivera has pleaded not guilty and faces life without parole if convicted. Sid then reports on the war involving Iran, including US strikes on Iranian naval vessels and mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, warnings from the Trump administration about oil flow disruption, a Pentagon update that 140 US service members have been injured, political debate over ending the war and possible ground troops, and Netanyahu urging Iranians to rise up amid police threats to protesters. It also includes commentary on Iran threatening women’s soccer players who refused to sing the national anthem overseas in Australia, and Sid dives into NYC Mayor Zohran Momani hosting pro-Palestine Columbia activist Mahmud Khalil at Gracie Mansion after his ICE detention and release, backlash over Khalil’s affiliations, and scrutiny of Mamdani’s wife's problematic social media activity. Jeff Lax, Jim Walden, Peter King, Randy Fine, Rich Lowry & Scott LoBaido join the show on this T2T Wednesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist Scott LoBaido joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Randy Fine joins the morning show to discuss his criticism of New York City’s mayor, arguing that what happens in New York signals broader dangers for America. Fine says New York is a “beachhead” for a mainstream Muslim takeover, accuses the mayor of siding with Iran, and condemns the mayor for inviting a figure the government has tried to deport, while also citing controversy involving the mayor’s wife liking graphic content. Fine claims opponents use language rules to silence critics, contrasting acceptance of terms like “white supremacy” with backlash to “Muslim terror.” He calls current immigration patterns an “invasion,” including legal immigration, and cites violent incidents involving immigrants. Fine says 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution stating Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Jim Walden calls in to discuss representing NYC Councilmember Vicki Paladino over disciplinary action tied to her tweets, arguing the City Council and Speaker Julie Menin are hypocritically targeting a Republican while ignoring Democrats’ inflammatory social media statements. Walden says the Council has no power to police internet speech, that Paladino cannot be expelled under Supreme Court precedent, and that the worst penalty would be censure, noting she has already lost five committee assignments. He outlines a strategy to fight in court with the next date on April 7 and, if needed, build a coalition to block action by securing 18 votes. Walden rejects any plea bargain and says the issue is free speech and speaking about terrorism and extremist threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-In-Chief of National Review Rich Lowry joins Sid for his weekly hit on the morning show to discuss his early analysis of Mayor Mamdani's tenure, and President Trump’s strikes on Iran and the central issue of whether Iran can disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Lowry arguing Trump has only weeks to sustain the effort and that even a successful campaign is mostly political downside unless it affects prices. Sid and Rich also discuss fears of terrorist sleeper cells, with Lowry saying he wouldn’t be afraid daily in New York but the threat warrants attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CUNY Professor & pro-Israel Activist Jeff Lax joins Sid to discuss how he's furious about New York Democratic politicians and media “coming after” Sid, urging listeners to speak up publicly or anonymously to support Sid, Jews, and America against what he calls anti-Semitic, pro-Hamas forces. Jeff says the issue is good versus evil, not only Jewish, and notes strong Christian support and anger at City Hall. He condemns the mayor and his wife for hosting and dining at Gracie Mansion with Mahmoud Khalil, and calls the mayor among the city’s worst in its history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers last night's Dinner for Schmucks at Gracie Mansion featuring NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his anti-Semitic wife and vitriolic pro-Palestinian local leader of the anti-Semites Mahmoud Khalil. In other news of the day, more fallout comes from the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend, and President Trump yesterday delivers remarks regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. Bo Dietl, Curtis Houck, Ellie Cohanim, Gregg Jarrett & Randy Levine join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of the New York Yankees Randy Levine joins Sid to discuss his attendance at the College Sports Roundtable hosted by President Trump at The White House late last week, before he dives into a regular season preview for his very own New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Commentator Gregg Jarrett joins the show to offer insight into the ISIS-inspired terror attack outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend, before he expands on the other top legal headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices