Sid & Friends In The Morning

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details last night's College Football National Championship game, where the Indiana Hoosiers secured their first title in school history with a 27-21 victory over Sid's alma mater in the University of Miami. In other news of the day, Sid remembers his first show back on the air in NYC ten years and a week ago today alongside his late great partner Bernard McGuirk on the inaugural Bernie & Sid program, President Trump's standoff regarding the acquisition of Greenland persists, I.C.E. is condemned at MLK Jr. Day commemorations nationwide and here in NYC, the President is weighing sending federal troops to Minneapolis using the Insurrection Act, and Mikie Sherrill gets sworn in today as the next Governor of New Jersey. Bo Dietl, Jennifer Griffin, Joe Tacopina, Joyce Kaufman, Lara Trump & Reza Farahan join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce Kaufman, South Florida Radio Talk Show Host, joins Sid to reminisce on the influence she's had on Sid's success over the past decade, before she dives into the current Trump Administration and her thoughts on the President's first year of his second term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent at the Pentagon for Fox News, makes her debut on the program with Sid to touch upon her extensive experience covering global conflicts and discusses current geopolitical issues. Key topics include President Trump's handling of international conflicts such as Iran's bombing, the peace deal in Gaza, and the political situation in Venezuela. Griffin also talks about the strategic importance of Greenland and the implications of the U.S.'s approach toward its acquisition, emphasizing the risks of alienating NATO allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara Trump, Fox News Host & Daughter-In-Law of President Donald Trump, joins Sid to discuss the achievements of Donald Trump's first year back in office. She praises the improvements in the economy, security, and international peace under his leadership. Lara highlights how Trump has overcome challenges from his opponents and media to make significant advances. She fondly recalls personal moments, including freezing at the inauguration and her kids' experiences with their grandfather the President at the College Football National Championship game in Miami last night. The discussion touches upon the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and the need for continued support to sustain the progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Bravo TV Reality Star Reza Farahan joins Sid to talk about his new book Memoirs of a Gay Shah, which chronicles his family's escape from Iran and his perspective on radical Islam. He contrasts the assimilation of Persian immigrants in the U.S. with the current support for Hamas and radical ideologies, expressing shock at seeing such support in America. Farahan highlights the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Islamic countries and emphasizes the need for global intervention to address terrorism. He also shares insights on Iran's internal protests and the dire consequences faced by protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins Sid to recap last night's College Football National Championship game between his Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers. Tacopina reminisces about Miami Hurricanes' football history, highlighting their five national championships from 1983 to 2001. He critiques current players like QB Carson Beck and expresses hopes for future quarterbacks to lead the Canes back to the big game, where they came up short this year against Indiana. The discussion includes anecdotes about Tacopina's encounters with high-profile individuals like Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders and the emotional challenges of being a dedicated fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid focuses on New York City's political leadership addressing anti-Semitism, detailing the conflict between Mayor Mamdani and the City Council Speaker Julie Menin. Mamdani rescinded Adams-era policies related to anti-Semitism, while City Council Speaker Menin proposed new initiatives including increased funding for Holocaust education and security at religious institutions. Sid then covers a Miami Beach nightclub facing backlash for anti-Semitic content and a comment from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava regarding the incident. Rosenberg shifts to NYC's racial equity plan for New York City after Mayor Mamdani hired another problematic individual to lead the initiative, before he highlights more Bruce Springsteen remarks against President Trump during a surprise performance, today being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, increased security for tonight's College Football National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami due to President Trump's expected attendance, and finally discusses his alma mater Miami Hurricanes' potential in tonight's big game against Indiana. Bernie Kosar, Jacqueline Toboroff, John Catsimatidis, Leo Terrell & Phil Simms join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former New York Giants Quarterback Phil Simms joins Sid to talk about the Super Bowl aspirations of current teams, and the complexities of coaching in the NFL. Simms shares insights into his experiences and the evolving dynamics of football, discussing the impact he foresees new Giants head football coach John Harbaugh having on New York's beloved football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism & DOJ Senior Counsel, joins Sid on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day to discuss the legacy of MLK Jr., asserting that King would align with the Republican Party and President Trump if he were alive today. Terrell emphasizes King's commitment to non-violence and support for the Jewish community. The conversation covers civil rights progress, challenges within the black community, and criticisms of the Democratic Party's handling of race issues. Terrell argues for the importance of education and law and order, highlighting disparities in crime statistics and educational outcomes in black communities. The interview concludes with Terrell expressing his admiration for King and his desire to continue King's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices