Sid & Friends In The Morning

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno calls in to touch upon various topics ranging from sports to politics. The discussion touches upon Benigno's dislike for the Yankees and his views on the Mets and Jets, highlighting the latter as an embarrassment in professional sports. They also delve into Benigno's disappointment with the Rangers and raise concerns about the Knicks' potential. On the political front, they bring attention to Mike Johnson's mention of Rosenberg on Fox News, and the upcoming gubernatorial debate between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor & Comedian Michael Rapaport calls into the program to talk about his upcoming standup performances at Governor's in Levittown on November 7th and 8th. The actor-comedian shares his political views, expressing his reluctant support for Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York mayoral election, and criticizes other candidates like Curtis Sliwa & Zohran Mamdani. Rapaport also touches on his advocacy work, recounting emotional experiences interviewing hostages in Israel. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the need for New Yorkers to make mature political decisions and engage actively in their communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning hit to discuss his experience attending the Yankees game, before he delves into political commentary on figures such as Mike Johnson, Marco Rubio, and President Trump. Lowry observes the government shutdown, antisemitism in politics, and the state of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Media Owner & Operator, calls into the show along with his wife Margo, to discuss their attendance at the exciting Yankees game last night in The Bronx, before they delve into their upcoming honor at an Italian American event celebrating Columbus Day, their pride in their Italian ties, and their support for maintaining Columbus Day over Indigenous People's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid dives into the ongoing US government shutdown, the conflict between Israel and Gaza, and reflects on the October 7th Hamas terror attack's exactly two years later. He details the US Senate's failed attempts to pass funding bills and President Donald Trump's warnings of potential layoffs, then shifts to the ongoing negotiations between the US, Hamas, and Israel, and moves to a segment involving personal testimonies from individuals affected by the October 7th terror attack, including a harrowing account from Natalie Sanandaji, who survived the horrific attack at the Nova music festival two years ago this morning. Brian Kilmeade, Bruce Pearl, Mike Johnson, Frank Morano & Eli Sharabi join Sid on this special October 7th commemorative installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson calls into the program to discuss his support for President Trump, his stance on Israel, and his efforts to combat antisemitism. He addresses the impact of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israelis and the current protests against Israel. Johnson also talks about the political implications of New York's potential next Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, whom he describes as a Marxist and a threat to the city. The conversation shifts to the government shutdown, blaming Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, for using it as a tactic against Trump and Republican priorities. Johnson emphasizes the need for a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government functioning and criticizes Schumer's demands for additional spending and benefits for illegal immigrants. Johnson reaffirms his commitment to stand firm until Democrats agree to a reasonable deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Pearl, Former Auburn University Basketball Coach & U.S. Israel Education Association Chairman, joins Sid to talk about his retirement and transition to an ambassadorial role at Auburn. Pearl talks about his decision to end his coaching career on a high note, his son's new role as Auburn's basketball coach, and his future aspirations, which include advocacy for conservative values, fostering US-Israel relations, and spending more time with family. The conversation touches on political matters, including Pearl's consideration of running for Senate in Alabama and his support for President Trump's policies. Additionally, Pearl reflects on challenges such as political disagreements and antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civil discourse and education about historical conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City Councilman Frank Morano joins the program to talk about the anti-Israel protests being held today, the two-year commemoration of the Hamas terrorist attacks on innocent Israelis on October 7th, 2023. Morano emphasizes the tone-deafness of these anti-Israel marches, and comparisons to 9/11 conspiracy theorists. He elaborates on his unaffected status by the current government shutdown and criticizes the tone-deafness of certain political actions. He then touches on the importance of Curtis Sliwa in the upcoming NYC mayoral debate, emphasizing the need for Sliwa to present himself as a serious leader. He comments on the essentiality of the gifted and talented program in NYC schools and encourages voter participation in the upcoming elections to avoid undesirable political outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to talk about the two-year commemoration of the tragic events in Israel on October 7th, 2023. The duo discuss Brian's strong support for Israel despite not being Jewish. The conversation also touches on anti-Israel protests, U.S. political reactions, and the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape. Additionally, Brian touches on the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and the political strategies involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, before being released last February, joins Sid live in-studio on this two-year commemoration of the horrible events that transpired on October 7th, to discuss his harrowing experience and subsequent journey following his release. It's been two years since he was taken, and Eli discusses the emotional and physical struggles he endured. He speaks about the international efforts that secured his release and recounts his time with other hostages, the inadequacies he faced regarding food and hygiene, and the psychological tactics used by his captors. Eli, now a prominent voice against antisemitism, shares his thoughts on global antisemitism, his activism efforts post-release, and his continued love for Israel. His book, Hostage, details these experiences, and he remains a beacon of courage and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices