Sid & Friends In The Morning

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Good mornings start with New York's most compelling morning show. Entertaining and Informative. Listen to Sid and Friends in the Morning everyday from 6AM-10AM on 77 WABC, starring Sid Rosenberg.

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    Arthur Aidala | Defense Attorney | 03-12-26

    Defense Attorney Arthur Aidala joins the show to talk about the ongoing murder trial of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, noting that Diller’s wife Stephanie may testify and describing the difficulty for families watching body-cam footage. Aidala explains the concept of a “long plea,” why defendants often go to trial in high-profile cases, and the defense attorney’s role in ensuring the rules are followed even when a defense (such as an “accidental” gun discharge) seems unlikely; he predicts the defendants will spend life in prison. Sid and Artie then discuss mayoral politics, criticizing past leadership and focusing on candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to raise NYC taxes on millionaires, citing that under 1% of filers pay 37% of city income taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

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    Caroline Glick | International Affairs Advisor to Bibi Netanyahu | 03-12-26

    Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to Bibi Netanyahu, joins the program to discuss the Iran war, with Sid describing friends across Israel still using bomb shelters and casualties from recent bombings, while Glick says Israelis are near-unanimous that the campaign must be done and is the only path to peace because Iran has long blocked peace by sponsoring terrorist armies since 1979. Asked about Netanyahu’s political prospects, Glick cites specific pollsters and Channel 14/15 polling she says show rising support and a landslide for Netanyahu’s coalition. Sid and Caroline also discuss Israel’s remarkable intelligence capabilities, and Glick describes the Iranian regime as a dangerous “death cult” pursuing missiles, terror proxies, ICBMs, and a nuclear umbrella that must be stopped before it becomes immune to attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

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    Darrin Porcher | Retired NYPD Lieutenant | 03-12-26

    Retired NYPD Lieutenant Darrin Porcher makes his debut with Sid live in-studio to talk about growing public disrespect for police, which Porcher attributes to the Bill de Blasio administration. Porcher criticizes current City Hall leadership and says Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch should resign rather than serve policies he believes harm public safety. He argues Mayor Mandani is a catastrophic failure, questions who funded him, and says Mandani’s opposition to adding 5,000 officers and preference for social workers reflects anti-police views; Porcher claims 98% of NYPD dislike Mandani but continue serving residents. He contrasts Giuliani and Bloomberg’s public-safety “template” with de Blasio and Eric Adams, and says Mandani’s promises of “free” programs have led to taxes and new parking charges, creating a leadership vacuum and prompting calls for impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

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    Trials, Tribunes, and Tumultuous Times in the City that Never Sleeps | 03-11-26

    On this Tunnel to Towers hump day edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details opening statements in Queens Criminal Court in the murder trial of Guy Rivera, accused of fatally shooting NYPD officer Jonathan Diller in March 2024, with prosecutors alleging Rivera intentionally fired and the defense claiming an unintentional discharge; Rivera has pleaded not guilty and faces life without parole if convicted. Sid then reports on the war involving Iran, including US strikes on Iranian naval vessels and mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, warnings from the Trump administration about oil flow disruption, a Pentagon update that 140 US service members have been injured, political debate over ending the war and possible ground troops, and Netanyahu urging Iranians to rise up amid police threats to protesters. It also includes commentary on Iran threatening women’s soccer players who refused to sing the national anthem overseas in Australia, and Sid dives into NYC Mayor Zohran Momani hosting pro-Palestine Columbia activist Mahmud Khalil at Gracie Mansion after his ICE detention and release, backlash over Khalil’s affiliations, and scrutiny of Mamdani’s wife's problematic social media activity. Jeff Lax, Jim Walden, Peter King, Randy Fine, Rich Lowry & Scott LoBaido join the show on this T2T Wednesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 27m

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    Scott LoBaido | Artist & Activist | 03-11-26

    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

    11 min

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    Peter King | Former Congressman | 03-11-26

    Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

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    Randy Fine | Congressman, Florida District 6 | 03-11-26

    Congressman Randy Fine joins the morning show to discuss his criticism of New York City’s mayor, arguing that what happens in New York signals broader dangers for America. Fine says New York is a “beachhead” for a mainstream Muslim takeover, accuses the mayor of siding with Iran, and condemns the mayor for inviting a figure the government has tried to deport, while also citing controversy involving the mayor’s wife liking graphic content. Fine claims opponents use language rules to silence critics, contrasting acceptance of terms like “white supremacy” with backlash to “Muslim terror.” He calls current immigration patterns an “invasion,” including legal immigration, and cites violent incidents involving immigrants. Fine says 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution stating Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

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    Jim Walden | Attorney | 03-11-26

    Attorney Jim Walden calls in to discuss representing NYC Councilmember Vicki Paladino over disciplinary action tied to her tweets, arguing the City Council and Speaker Julie Menin are hypocritically targeting a Republican while ignoring Democrats’ inflammatory social media statements. Walden says the Council has no power to police internet speech, that Paladino cannot be expelled under Supreme Court precedent, and that the worst penalty would be censure, noting she has already lost five committee assignments. He outlines a strategy to fight in court with the next date on April 7 and, if needed, build a coalition to block action by securing 18 votes. Walden rejects any plea bargain and says the issue is free speech and speaking about terrorism and extremist threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Good mornings start with New York's most compelling morning show. Entertaining and Informative. Listen to Sid and Friends in the Morning everyday from 6AM-10AM on 77 WABC, starring Sid Rosenberg.

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