Sid & Friends In The Morning

Lawyer & Former Law Professor Alan Dershowitz joins Sid to talk about the recent arson of a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, and the broader issue of rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. Dershowitz criticizes the radical left, comparing their actions to the Ku Klux Klan, and emphasizes the importance of addressing threats against Jewish communities. He also touches on political issues, such as the situation in Iran, the lack of response from the American left, and the potential for regime change, which he believes would benefit both the Iranian people and global stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donna Rotunno, Criminal Defense Attorney & Fox News Legal Contributor, joins the program to offer her insight into Chicago's ongoing crime issues under mayors Lori Lightfoot and Brandon Johnson, highlighting the impact of big government and lack of oversight on city governance. The conversation shifts to a brutal murder case in Ohio where a dentist and his wife were killed, allegedly by the wife's ex-husband. Rotunno describes how surveillance footage and cell phone evidence played vital roles in solving the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Israel Advocate Jonny Daniels joins Sid to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran against the Islamic regime, which have now reached day 15. Daniels highlights the growing number of protestors risking their lives, the severe actions taken by the regime to suppress the movement, and speculates on potential responses from President Trump, including non-military actions. Daniels emphasizes the complex and precarious situation, doubts the effectiveness of military intervention, and suggests that actions targeting the regime's leadership could lead to significant changes. The conversation shifts to the historical context of Iran, potential return of exiled leaders, and the implications for U.S. and Israeli security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the Miami Hurricanes football team advancing to the College Football National Championship game after their semifinal victory over Ole Miss. In other news of the day, Obamacare gets an extension on the House floor, the United States and President Trump want Greenland, and Vice President J.D. Vance scolds the media for false reporting on the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis earlier this week. Anthony D'Esposito, Brian Kilmeade, Donna Rotunno, Jason Whitlock, Jay Feely & Joe Tacopina join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins Sid for his weekly Friday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Feely, former pro football player and currently running for Arizona's 1st congressional district, joins his old friend Sid to talk about his storied career in the NFL and subsequent foray into politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Host Jason Whitlock joins Sid to deliver an unfiltered critique of modern football culture, arguing the NFL has lost discipline, masculinity, and accountability in favor of celebration, tolerance, and image over fundamentals. The conversation expands into coaching and quarterback speculation around the Dolphins, Ravens, and Giants, before turning to the Minneapolis ICE shooting, where Whitlock offers a controversial perspective on race, policing, and media narratives. He also discusses faith, race, victimhood culture, and America’s Judeo-Christian foundations, emphasizing personal responsibility and rejecting identity-based grievance politics, while closing with college football and NFL playoff predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donna Rotunno, Criminal Defense Attorney & Fox News Legal Contributor, calls into the program to talk about the federal and state cases against Luigi Mangione, with Rotunno explaining the legal “hook” charges used to bring the murder case federally and criticizing public support for violent criminals. She also addresses the latest developments in Harvey Weinstein’s legal situation, offering her view that while Weinstein committed moral wrongs, his continued incarceration is unlikely to change, and concludes with commentary on President Trump’s authority in foreign affairs and the predictable political backlash surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor, joins the show to confirm reports that he is seriously exploring a run to reclaim New York’s 4th Congressional District. The discussion covers the difficulty and high cost of the district, his narrow loss to Laura Gillen, and claims that a smear campaign contributed to that defeat, while emphasizing Republican momentum on Long Island. D’Esposito also discusses his current role investigating labor-related fraud for the Trump administration, and argues that rooting out waste and corruption is critical to protecting vulnerable populations and restoring public trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to talk about New York City Mayor Mamdani, whom the duo calls radical, reckless, and unfit to lead. They argue his first week in office was disastrous, accuse him of misrepresenting interactions with President Trump, and condemn his rapid commentary on national and foreign policy issues. The discussion broadens to criticism of progressive appointees, Democratic leadership, media amplification, and pushback against ICE, concluding with frustration at both Democratic and Republican lawmakers who oppose Trump on foreign policy and war powers, which they say undermines U.S. interests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices