Sid & Friends In The Morning

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Founder of OutKick Clay Travis joins Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers last night's State of the Union address conducted by President Donald Trump at the United States Capitol, rehashing the speech's highlights and most notable moments. In other news of the day, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows without a shadow of a doubt that he lacks any support whatsoever for NYPD police officers, after minimizing the pelleting of two cops by snowball fighters in Washington Square Park that sent one of them to the hospital. Clay Travis, Jon Heyman, Kellyanne Conway, Mike Lawler, Peter King & Victoria Coates join Sid on this T2T hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox News Contributor & Former Senior Counselor to the President, Kellyanne Conway, makes her return to the morning show to debrief last night's State of the Union address from President Trump at the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance to discuss his thoughts on President Trump's State of the Union address last night from the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball columnist Jon Heyman calls into the morning show to offer listeners an update from MLB Spring Training down in Florida for the Mets and the Yankees, and where he believes both local squads will end up at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Coates, VP of the Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins the program to discuss the ongoing cartel tensions in Mexico, before she expands on the other top foreign policy headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins Sid to recap last night's State of the Union address from President Trump at the U.S. Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid is back on the air after being snowed-in yesterday morning due to the tri-state area blizzard that blanketed NYC in about two feet of snow. The great morning show host reacts to the United States Men's Ice Hockey Team winning the Gold Medal over archrival Canada at the Winter Olympics in Milan, thanks to New Jersey Devil Jack Hughes and his overtime heroics, scoring the game-winning golden goal after losing two of his front teeth after a high stick to the face in the third period. In other news of the day, NYPD officers are injured in Washington Square Park after being bullied by anti-cop New Yorkers pelleting the law enforcement officials with snowballs, California Governor Gavin Newsom shows his stupidity and deeply rooted racism after claiming he is "like you" when referring to the black community and their SAT scores, a shotgun-wielding maniac is neutralized and killed after breaching the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago in an alleged attempt to assassinate President Trump, and cartel violence in Mexico rattles the country and forces Americans on Mexican soil to shelter in place. Bo Dietl, Bruce Blakeman, Gregg Jarrett, Stephen A. Smith & Tony Vaz join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Commentator Gregg Jarrett makes his return to the program to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's tariffs, before he expands on the other top legal headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Television Personality and Podcast Host Stephen A. Smith joins Sid to reiterate once again his seriousness regarding a run for President in 2028, before he delves into President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address, the Olympic Games in Milan, and where the New York Knicks stand in the Eastern Conference following the NBA All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman calls in to offer an update on the tri-state area blizzard and how the snow impacted his constituents on Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor of Seaside Heights Anthony Vaz joins Sid to offer an update on the blizzard that dropped over 20 inches of snow in parts of New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid tries to calm his nerves throughout the program ahead of his first colonoscopy tomorrow morning. In other news of the day, City Council Speaker Julie Menin does a complete 180 on Sid just days after exchanging niceties live on this very radio program, Mayor Mamdani fails to commit to former Mayor Eric Adams' vow to hire 5,000 new police officers in NYC, President Trump holds the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, and the man formerly known as Prince Andrew is arrested in the United Kingdom due to his ties with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Alan Dershowitz, Brian Kilmeade, Gabriel Boxer, Joe Tacopina & Mariann from Brooklyn join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City Icon Mariann from Brooklyn joins Sid live in-studio to talk about her appearance in the new film Marty Supreme, her history calling into The Howard Stern Show, and her loyalty now to Sid Rosenberg and Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins Sid to discuss anti-ICE protests nationwide, Bruce Springsteen announcing his new tour that will focus on hating America, and Mayor Mamdani's threat to hike property taxes 9.5% in NYC if Governor Hochul refuses to raise income taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyer & Former Law Professor Alan Dershowitz joins Sid to discuss the Epstein Files, before he details a new book he's working on that has a chapter in it dedicated to Sid and his "Says Who" moment getting kicked out of President Biden's State of the Union speech in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Host Brian Kilmeade joins the show to talk about the New York Knicks after attending the game last night at MSG, before he delves into the drama surrounding City Council Speaker Julie Menin and her apperance on Sid's show earlier this week, and other top local and national headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jewish & Israel Advocate Gabriel Boxer, AKA "The Kosher Guru", calls into the morning show to preview Sunday's hockey game at UBS Arena on Long Island between Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, where Sid will be dropping the ceremonial first puck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin stating the City Council will not allow a proposed 9.5% property tax increase amid an affordability crisis; discussion about residents and businesses leaving New York for places like Texas due to high costs and taxes; NYU Langone discontinuing its transgender youth health program, citing the current regulatory environment and the departure of its medical director, while continuing pediatric mental health care; President Trump hosting a Black History Month summit at The White House; Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying in a social media trial alleging platforms deliberately addict and harm children, with a plaintiff claiming early app use contributed to depression and suicidal thoughts; and Quinn Hughes' overtime winner against Sweden to advance the United States Men's Ice Hockey Team to the semifinals in the Milan Olympics. Alexandra Bougher, Bill O'Reilly, Megyn Kelly, Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis & Peter King 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

Megyn Kelly, journalist & Host of The Megyn Kelly Show, makes her return to the morning show to discuss backlash she's received in recent months for her content, saying she has no need to defend herself and that public figures routinely face “hit” accusations. Sid and Megyn discuss Kelly’s recent show growth and then a story she covered involving Savannah Guthrie’s book describing a childhood “kidnapping game,” recent reporting that someone searched for Nancy Guthrie’s address and house image on a date police requested camera footage, and a Today Show segment featuring the family—details they say could support a theory of a stalker or obsessed fan/hater. The conversation shifts to the Epstein files: both say they want anyone guilty of abusing minors jailed, but Kelly says she is interested rather than consumed, and after reviewing reporting and team analysis she sees a disturbing culture of wealthy, powerful men exploiting young women and looking the other way after Epstein’s conviction. Kelly criticizes bipartisan hypocrisy and highlights Howard Lutnick as an example, alleging he misrepresented his past interactions with Epstein despite later visiting Epstein’s island and doing business with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly appearance on the program to discuss rising tensions with Iran, with Sid citing reports of increased U.S. firepower in the region and speculation an attack could come soon. King argues war is a difficult decision but says Iran has historically not kept agreements, criticizes the Obama-era deal, and expresses support for decisive action by President Trump if talks fail, referencing a prior rapid strike on nuclear facilities. King outlines that any U.S. operation would likely rely on air and naval power, with prioritized targets and precision strikes, while warning about unintended civilian casualties and other risks. Finally, he addresses concerns about Iranian-linked sleeper cells, saying Hezbollah has operated in the New York metropolitan area for decades, and claims the NYPD and regional security forces are aware, monitoring the threat, and have made arrests involving Iranian officials linked to Hezbollah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Members of Congress Mike Lawler & Nicole Malliotakis call in together to deliver a "major announcement", saying they worked with Speaker Mike Johnson to secure Sid a ticket to the State of the Union, briefly teasing that Capitol Police and the Secret Service had blacklisted him due to being escorted out during Joe Biden’s 2023 speech, before confirming he is invited and Johnson is pleased he’s coming. The conversation turns to what to expect from President Trump’s upcoming address amid Fox News speculation about a possible Iran strike, with Malliotakis highlighting claimed accomplishments on taxes, jobs, manufacturing, hostage issues, border security, deportations, and crime reduction, and both criticizing Democrats for past refusals to applaud, including for a boy with cancer. Lawler also comments on reports some Democrats may boycott the address, mocks AOC’s readiness for higher office, notes she grew up in Yorktown Heights rather than the Bronx, and argues Democrats have a weak bench while praising Trump’s border enforcement and deportation figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parental Rights Advocate Alexandra Bougher makes her debut on the morning show with Sid to talk about parental rights amid recent news involving vaccines, transgender-related violence, and parents criticizing social media companies. She argues parents must be more engaged but says schools are also driving problems, citing COVID-era masking battles and alleging New Jersey schools have sexually explicit books and materials accessible to children; she describes opposing a “Freedom to Read” bill she says would protect teachers from repercussions for exposing kids to inappropriate content. The conversation also touches on Epstein-related justice and reports of a Prince Andrew arrest, concerns about boys in girls’ bathrooms and sports, and medical freedom, with Bougher calling for transparency about vaccine side effects and describing vaccine mandates as coercive, while the host recounts being forced to comply with COVID rules and criticizes the safety of COVID and childhood vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Mayor Mamdani's proposed $127 billion NYC spending plan and $5.4 billion budget gap, warning of a possible 9.5% property tax increase if Albany won’t approve an election-year tax hike on wealthy residents and corporations; Hillary Clinton accusing the Trump administration of a coverup and slow-walking and redacting Jeffrey Epstein files as she prepares for a House Oversight Committee deposition, while the White House says Trump was exonerated and argues it has released millions of files; an update on Arizona disappearance case Nancy Guthrie, where DNA on gloves found two miles from her home produced no CODIS match and will undergo genetic genealogy testing as investigators lack a leading motive theory; Stephen Colbert saying a planned interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was not allowed to air due to legal concerns about the FCC equal time rule, with CBS disputing that characterization and Colbert posting the interview online; and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announcing a 19-show North American arena tour, including Madison Square Garden and UBS Arena, titled the “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour,” starting next month in Minneapolis. Charles Gasparino, Julie Menin, K.T. McFarland, Riley Gaines, Samuel Hartstein & 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

Political activist Riley Gaines calls in to talk about transgender-related controversies, recent violent incidents involving transgender individuals, and what they describe as Democrats and media using labels like “racist” and “misogynistic” to silence criticism. Gaines argues that the “affirmation model” harms children, contends the suicide narrative is used to pressure parents, and says some activists are taught that “words are violence,” which she believes can justify real violence. Sid and Riley also discuss parental rights, with Gaines speaking as a new mother about government overreach, and review progress on keeping men out of women’s sports, citing 27 states’ laws, Trump executive orders, and the need for Congress to act while naming states they say are defying the orders. The conversation ends with criticism of Olympic athletes who disparage the U.S. and of reporters asking athletes political questions, which Gaines says is baiting them to attack Trump rather than focusing on sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economic Journalist Charles Gasparino joins the program to discuss his criticism of the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and discusses his column arguing the NFL believes it is “bulletproof” compared with other companies that “go woke, go broke.” Gasparino says the league cynically assumes its core football audience is highly addicted—especially through fantasy sports and online gambling—so it can virtue signal to attract new demographics, including international and Spanish-speaking audiences as it expands games abroad. He cites Super Bowl viewership declines after the halftime show and contrasts it with an alternative broadcast that drew about 6 million viewers versus roughly 135 million for the Super Bowl. The conversation then shifts to New York City finances, where Gasparino warns that under the Financial Emergency Control Act of 1975 the city must balance its budget using GAAP; if it ends the year in deficit and the mayor cannot raise income taxes or cut spending, the state could take over the city’s finances, potentially transferring key control to Governor Kathy Hochul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland makes her return to the morning show with Sid to talk about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s noncommittal response about whether the U.S. should commit troops to defend Taiwan if China attacked. McFarland says leaders typically prepare Q&A materials and argues AOC “blew” a predictable top question, comparing her unfavorably to Kamala Harris and calling AOC not a serious person, while Sid contrasts her with Republicans like JD Vance and Marco Rubio. The discussion shifts to expectations that President Trump will ultimately take stronger action against Iran, with McFarland describing Iran’s worsening internal situation—sanctions, a “ghost fleet” used to sell oil, U.S. efforts to seize and shut it down, high inflation, and potential for internal collapse—and outlining options Trump could pursue, including letting Israel act and then stepping in. They also discuss Israeli politics, noting President Isaac Herzog’s limited role but power to pardon, Trump’s criticism of Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Netanyahu, and McFarland’s view that Herzog’s stance is driven by domestic election politics and that Netanyahu could ultimately be seen as a Churchill-like figure who brings peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samuel Hartstein, founder Kol Yisroel Inc., a Jewish advocacy organization focused on protecting houses of worship and ensuring public safety, to discuss the ongoing debate in Albany over legislation to establish a meaningful buffer zone around houses of worship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin makes her debut on the morning show with Sid to discuss Mayor Mandani’s warning that property taxes could rise 9.5% if Albany, under Governor Hochul, does not raise income and corporate taxes. Menin says only the City Council has the authority to raise property taxes and states the Council has made clear any property tax increase is not up for discussion during an affordability crisis, nor are cuts to essential services. She argues the city can find savings elsewhere, highlighting escalating public sector and retiree healthcare costs (nearly $11 billion, up from $6 billion five years ago) and describing her healthcare accountability office as a way to save an estimated $2 billion annually by leveraging city purchasing power and renegotiating hospital pricing disparities. She also cites reducing reliance on no-bid contracts as another major savings opportunity, and notes upcoming budget hearings and negotiations leading to a June 30 budget deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details the death of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson at 84 after a rare neurological disorder, recounting his civil rights work, political campaigns, and later activism; Gov. Kathy Hochul finding $1.5 billion in state aid for New York City as Mayor Zohran Mamdani prepares his first budget amid debate over taxing the rich and a reported $5.5 billion budget gap; critiques of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gov. Gavin Newsom at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend; the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security entering a third day with essential workers like TSA and the Coast Guard working without pay amid an immigration-enforcement policy dispute; US-Iran nuclear negotiations are set to continue in Geneva-area talks mediated by Oman as both sides keep militaries on standby, dispute uranium enrichment and Iran’s missile program, citing a report that President Trump told Israel he would support strikes on Iran’s missile program if talks fail; and the death of Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall at 95, highlighting his career including The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now. Bo Dietl, Chazz Palminteri, Lara Trump, Mike Lawler, Miranda Devine & Shabbos Kestenbaum join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Chazz Palminteri joins the program to touch upon his admiration for Robert Duvall’s famed acting career after Duvall's passing yesterday. Chazz reflects on the different versions of A Bronx Tale—film, Broadway musical, and his one-man show—saying he began in comedy and recalling roles like Modern Family and Analyze This with Billy Crystal, as well as working with Robert De Niro. Sid promotes Palminteri’s one-man A Bronx Tale and Palminteri announces performances on Sunday, February 22 at the Paramount Theater in Huntington and Saturday, February 28 at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, emphasizing his message to young audience members about “wasted talent.” The conversation also covers Palminteri’s restaurants in New York City (30 West 46th Street near the Theater District) and White Plains (264 Main Street), and his interest in opening in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine joins Sid to talk about Jesse Jackson’s legacy, focusing on his past antisemitic remarks and arguing they look mild compared to today’s “civil rights” figures, which she links to the influence of the Nation of Islam on the movement. Sid criticizes Spike Lee for wearing Palestinian symbols at the NBA All-Star Game, suggesting it is provocative and anti-Jewish, while Devine says it reflects fashionable virtue-signaling in his circles. Devine then praises Marco Rubio’s Munich speech as confident, diplomatic “good cop” follow-up to JD Vance’s earlier “bad cop” message urging Europe to grow up, pay its way, and stop relying on the U.S., noting Rubio openly referenced Christian Western culture and drew criticism from outlets like the New York Times and figures like AOC. They contrast Rubio with Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and sharply criticize AOC’s Munich appearance, calling her uninformed, applauded by European socialists, and suggesting she is positioning herself for a 2028 presidential run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to discuss his mission to secure Sid State of the Union tickets while joking that he obtained a ticket for local media figure and Sid's arch-nemesis Errol Lewis. Lawler discusses President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union and says many Democrats, including AOC, are boycotting, then criticizes AOC’s recent comments in Munich and her attacks on Marco Rubio’s speech. The conversation shifts to Democrats’ emphasis on climate policy, with Lawler arguing Democrats have conflated climate and energy policy, citing New York’s high utility costs and decisions such as shutting down nuclear power, banning natural gas, and blocking pipelines. He frames energy policy as central to national security, referencing international oil dynamics involving Iran, China, Venezuela, and Russia. The discussion also criticizes New York’s budget process and legislative oversight, alleging Gov. Kathy Hochul “found” $1.5 billion without scrutiny and claiming Democrats in Albany conduct little oversight and suppress Republican questioning in hearings, including on antisemitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum returns to the morning show to discuss Spike Lee wearing a pro-Palestinian themed outfit at the NBA All-Star game in response to Israeli NBA player & all-star Deni Avdija playing in the game, arguing it reflects a double standard toward Jews and Israel compared with other international athletes. He cites examples of Jewish and Israeli athletes facing hostility and criticizes Hollywood and prominent Jewish executives for not forcefully responding to antisemitism since October 7. The conversation also addresses antisemitism from the Black community in New York, references criticism of a Robert Kraft Super Bowl ad as unrealistic, and turns to the reported death of Jesse Jackson, whom the host says is remembered by many Jews for his antisemitic remarks and for not distancing himself from Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. Kestenbaum argues that the American Jewish community’s strategy of universalizing its causes has not ensured acceptance, and concludes that Jewish survival ultimately depends on Jews standing up for themselves, while acknowledging there are allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara Trump, Fox News Host & Daughter-in-Law of President Donald Trump, makes her return to the morning show to discuss Mike Tyson and why his story about family obesity and a health-focused lifestyle makes him an effective spokesperson for diet and ultra-processed food concerns. The conversation shifts to foreign policy, with Sid expressing skepticism about Iran’s willingness to compromise, while Lara says President Trump has given Iran an opportunity and suggests change may ultimately come from the Iranian people seeking freedom. She criticizes Democrats for opposing election integrity measures like requiring voter ID, argues Trump’s policies on border security, deporting violent criminals, public safety, and the economy are working, and praises Scott Pressler’s voter registration efforts while criticizing some Republicans for not supporting the SAVE Act. Sid and Lara also discuss the Olympics and what they describe as woke media questions and athletes criticizing the U.S., and they close by congratulating Elizabeth Pipko on becoming a mother and emphasizing parenthood’s importance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices