Sid & Friends In The Morning

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Republican nominee for Mayor of New York City Curtis Sliwa's blow-up on the morning show yesterday, following pressure from his former boss and colleagues to exit the race in favor of Andrew Cuomo, aiming to prevent Zohran Mamdani from winning. Sliwa argues that billionaires allegedly offered him bribes to drop out, now saying he requires armed security for his protection. Sid then details the ensuing second and final NYC Mayoral Debate that took place last night, which was fierce, with all three candidates addressing issues from crime to tax policy. Andrew Cuomo, Bill O'Reilly, Brian Kilmeade, Suzanne Miller & Tom Homan join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Miller, Red Apple Podcast Host & Real Estate Professional, joins Sid live in-studio to describe her experience as an audience-member at last night's second and final NYC Mayoral Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly joins the show to talk about the dynamics of the New York City mayoral race, expressing concerns over the potential consequences of frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's policies, particularly on public safety. Additionally, the discussion touches on the influence of foreign-born voters and the importance of African American voter support in shifting political outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Border Czar Tom Homan joins Sid to discuss the challenges ICE faces in New York City, and his views on local enforcement policies and political figures. Homan criticizes sanctuary city laws for hampering cooperation between ICE and NYPD, stressing that these laws protect criminals and hurt American businesses. He emphasizes the importance of federal law over local statutes and reassures that ICE will increase its presence to maintain security. The conversation also touched on the Trump administration's successes in reducing illegal immigration and related crimes, as well as the heightened dangers faced by ICE agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Cuomo, former Governor running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid for the second time this week to discuss his debate performance and his thoughts on his opponents, Curtis and Mamdani, as well as his own qualifications and campaign strategies. Cuomo elaborates on his experience in government, his approach to key issues such as crime and governance, and responds to criticisms including nursing home policies and sexual harassment allegations. The discussion also touches on the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, and Cuomo's relationship with his brother Chris. The segment concludes with Cuomo emphasizing his dedication to uniting New Yorkers and seeking broad support across different communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins the show to discuss the political landscape of New York City, discussing Mayoral candidates like Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo, with a focus on the viability of their campaigns and the potential consequences if certain candidates win. Kilmeade touches on issues raised in last night's debate such as congestion pricing, the treatment of illegal immigrants, and the fiscal contributions of the wealthy to the city. Additionally, Kilmeade highlights the authenticity of the political figures and their stances, as well as the impact of his own show, One Nation, and its upcoming guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers a series of significant events in New York City and the broader political scene: escalations on Canal Street where federal agents and street vendors clashed over counterfeit goods leading to arrests; the ongoing migrant challenge faced by New Yorkers; coverage of the 21st day of the government shutdown with President Trump and Senate Republicans trying to pass a funding bill while facing criticism from Democrats; and the fierce competition in the New York City mayoral race where candidates aim to sway voters in their final debate. Curtis Sliwa, John Catsimatidis, Maud Maron, Scott LoBaido & Tony Carbonetti join Sid on this hump day Tunnel to Towers 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

Tony Carbonetti, former Chief of Staff to Mayor Giuliani, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about the current political climate in New York City. He analyzes the mayoral race, expressing his belief that Andrew Cuomo has a chance to win if voter turnout surpasses 1.4 million, and suggests Curtis Sliwa should drop out to improve Cuomo's odds against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Carbonetti emphasizes the importance of focusing on public safety and the risks of becoming a progressive city. He also touches on his loyalty to long-time friend Giuliani and critiques MTA policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maud Maron, running as a Republican in the 2025 Manhattan District Attorney race against Democrat incumbent Alvin Bragg, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss various subjects including her background, the challenges she faces in her campaign, and her views on the current District Attorney Alvin Bragg. She highlights the struggles of running without significant financial backing, the issues of split votes with fellow candidate Diana Florence, and the need for public safety reforms. She also criticizes the Democratic Party's current state and stresses the importance of investing in strong candidates for future elections. Maron concludes by encouraging listeners to support her campaign and participate in upcoming debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices