Sid & Friends In The Morning

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details yesterday's Senate Committee grilling of Health Secretary RFK Jr. over the disarray he's inflicted at the CDC, before he delves into the NYC Mayoral race and why Republican New Yorkers need to continue the fight against communist Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani, legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani passing away at the age of 91, and the start of the NFL's regular season last night between the Eagles and Cowboys in Philadelphia. Joseph Abboud, Maud Maron, K.T. McFarland, Curtis Sliwa, Joe Tacopina & Michael Kane join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kane, Director of Advocacy for Children’s Health Defense, makes his debut with Sid to talk vaccines on this Friday morning edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins the show for his weekly Friday morning appearance to talk about the New York mayoral race and Manhattan DA contest. Tacopina reflects on Jim Walden’s exit from the race, praising his qualifications but recognizing Curtis Sliwa as the candidate gaining real momentum. He criticizes Alvin Bragg for abandoning common-sense prosecution and praises Maud Maron for her strong plan to restore accountability and public safety, including repealing bail reform and Bragg’s “day one memo.” He also discusses the lack of mandatory debates, which allows incumbents like Bragg to avoid scrutiny. The conversation then shifts to sports scandals, where Tacopina bluntly asserts that Shohei Ohtani did bet on baseball and criticizes MLB for protecting its stars. Finally, Tacopina shares a lighthearted story about having lunch with Alex Rodriguez, praising his career, ownership role with the Timberwolves, and making the case that A-Rod deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to shut down rumors that he’s dropping out of the mayoral race or being offered a job by Donald Trump. He insists he’s the only true Republican candidate, highlighting his grassroots campaigning across the outer boroughs, record fundraising, and strong support from everyday New Yorkers. Sliwa blasts Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams, and socialist challenger Zohran Mamdani as corrupt, weak, or out of touch, while positioning himself as the fighter for working-class people, law and order, and tax cuts. He outlines plans to end congestion pricing, remove speed cameras, oppose sanctuary city policies, and crack down on crime. He also touts his growing team, endorsements, and backing from both Democrats who dislike Cuomo and Republicans energized by his candidacy. Confident and combative, Sliwa pledges he cannot be bullied out of the race and vows to take back New York City in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, Former Deputy National Security Advisor, calls in for her weekly Friday morning hit with Sid to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposed renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. She argues it refocuses the military on its core mission—defending the nation—rather than being distracted by issues like DEI and climate policy. McFarland warns about growing threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, emphasizing the danger of these powers aligning, while noting India as a key potential ally. She credits Trump with trying to balance support for Ukraine while preventing a deeper Russia-China alliance, though she admits success is uncertain. The conversation briefly shifts to politics, media bias against Trump, and concerns about pharmaceutical influence in Congress. 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, calls into the program to stress that Bragg prioritizes ideology over public safety, acting like a social worker instead of a prosecutor. She criticizes the Democratic Socialists of America’s influence on city politics, arguing that their policies—such as defunding the police and closing Rikers—endanger New Yorkers. Maron shares her own political shift away from the Democratic Party, likening it to being “mugged by reality,” and emphasizes the importance of voting in the upcoming November election, especially given low turnout in off-years. She calls for stronger leadership to restore safety in New York, denounces Bragg’s prosecution of Donald Trump as political abuse, and urges Manhattan voters to rally behind her campaign for a safer city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Abboud, legendary menswear fashion designer, joins Sid to discuss the death of Giorgio Armani. Abboud reflects on Armani’s unmatched influence in fashion, his humility, and the lasting impact of his work. He and Sid Rosenberg discuss men’s fashion, the decline in dressing well since COVID, and the importance of tailoring and personal style. Abboud notes that younger generations, like Sid’s son, can help revive appreciation for fashion. The discussion turns to New York City’s challenges—crime, retail decline, and the mayoral race—with Abboud strongly supporting Curtis Sliwa as someone who understands and will fight for the city’s fashion and retail industries. He emphasizes his deep ties to New York, refusing to leave despite its struggles, and ends with reflections on stereotypes, creativity, and friendship with Sid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details all the top headlines in the news today, including reports that the Trump Administration has offered a cabinet position to incumbent NYC Mayor Eric Adams to try and convince him to suspend his run for re-election, the state of Florida ending all state vaccine mandates, a cabal of California, Washington and Oregen joining together to rebuke Health Secretary RFK Jr., Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin picking the wrong side regarding the conflict in the Middle East, and the start of the 2025 NFL regular season tonight in Philadelphia. Curtis Sliwa, Nicole Saphier, Bo Dietl, Gary Myers, Bill O'Reilly & Michael Goodwin join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post Columnist Michael Goodwin calls in to discuss the NYC Mayor's race on this Thursday morning edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Myers, NFL Insider & Bestselling Author, joins Sid to preview the season and discuss his new book Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate. Myers argued that while Belichick struggles without Tom Brady, the true measure of their greatness was during their years together, with Brady ultimately deserving the edge. Looking ahead, Myers predicted the Ravens as Super Bowl favorites—if Lamar Jackson stays healthy—while Buffalo could be a close second. He sees Philadelphia as the NFC powerhouse but warned about key defensive losses. The conversation also touched on dark horse teams like the Chargers, Lions, and Broncos, while Myers remained skeptical about the Rams and Commanders. Closer to home, he said the Giants may be competitive if Russell Wilson holds up, but they must develop rookie QB Jackson Dart. For the Jets, he was unconvinced by Justin Fields’ passing ability, predicting another rough year despite a strong defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo Dietl, Red Apple Podcast Host, joins Sid for his weekly appearance to rant about Curtis Sliwa’s mayoral run. Dietl blasts Eric Adams as corrupt and fading, Cuomo as weak, and Zohran Mamdani as a “socialist communist” unfit for office. He praises Sliwa as incorruptible, honest, and committed to law and order, urging Republicans and donors to rally behind him despite weak state party leadership. Dietl discusses fundraising momentum, the failures of past leaders like de Blasio, and ongoing investigations into Adams’ finances. He also weighs in on global threats with Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong-un, crime in Chicago, and violence at NYC’s West Indian Day Parade, saying Curtis would bring safety and accountability back to the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Saphier, radiologist and the director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Monmouth & Fox News contributor, joins the show to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate testimony, vaccines, and public health policy. She argues that the Biden administration, not RFK Jr. or Trump, is responsible for today’s vaccine distrust due to mismanagement and overreach during COVID. Addressing claims that vaccines may trigger cancer or autism, she stressed that while inflammation can spark disease, evidence linking vaccines directly is limited and inconclusive. Saphier emphasized the need to distinguish between vaccines—highlighting the importance of measles and polio shots, while questioning mandates for hepatitis B or repeated boosters like whooping cough and COVID. She criticized the CDC as politicized and broken, warning against swinging from one extreme to another, and called for balanced, science-driven leadership. Ultimately, she said repealing all vaccine mandates, as Florida proposes, goes too far—legislatures should evaluate each vaccine individually rather than an “all or nothing” approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, calls into the program to discuss swirling rumors that Mayor Eric Adams may drop out of the race to pursue a Trump administration role, allegedly with the help of Susie Wiles. Sliwa said insiders told him Adams had been “prospecting for a job,” but he made clear he has no such plans and is firmly committed to running for mayor. He accused Adams of lying to donors by suggesting Sliwa was leaving the race, which hurt his campaign early on, but emphasized that he’s since gained momentum, raising more money than Adams and Andrew Cuomo combined. Sliwa dismissed polls showing Cuomo competitive, calling him untrustworthy and unelectable, while also attacking Zohran Mamdani as a radical who can’t lead the city. Reaffirming his loyalty to New York, Sliwa vowed the only way he’d leave the race is “in a casket,” and celebrated receiving a lifetime achievement award from Barrett Media as his campaign builds support across the boroughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid delivers coverage of President Trump’s Oval Office address, where he announced the Space Force headquarters would move to Alabama and defended his controversial deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. He vowed to expand the effort to Chicago, citing spiraling violence, despite local leaders rejecting what they called “military occupation.” Trump also addressed rumors about his health and touted a naval strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, linking Nicolás Maduro directly to narco-terrorism. Sid shifts to the Justice Department’s release of 30,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files, with lawmakers vowing to prioritize justice for survivors despite privacy barriers, before he pivots to media industry news: the upcoming Barrett Media Conference in New York, honoring John Catsimatidis and Curtis Sliwa, with Sid joining a “Titans of Talk” panel alongside major radio hosts later today. Curtis Sliwa, Rich Lowry, Brian Kilmeade, Alan Dershowitz, Scott LoBaido & Craig Carton join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Carton, sports radio and television personality, joins Sid to preview tomorrow night's start of the 2025 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott LoBaido, The Relentless Patriot, calls into the program to deliver his weekly Wednesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Dershowitz, lawyer & former law professor, joins the show to talk about his decades-long defense of controversial clients, sparring with critics like Larry David, and standing firmly by Israel during its current war. He stresses that Prime Minister Netanyahu faces impossible choices between rescuing hostages and ensuring Israel’s long-term security, arguing outsiders like Trump or U.S. politicians shouldn’t second-guess Israel’s decisions. Dershowitz highlights his recent Wall Street Journal piece, “Jewish Blood Is No Longer Cheap,” asserting Hamas—not Israel—bears responsibility for civilian deaths in Gaza. The conversation turns personal as he reflects on the loss of his son, who heroically lived decades beyond a grim prognosis and produced films and Dershowitz’s podcast. Though grieving, Dershowitz insists on continuing his work, revealing he’s no longer aligned with Democrats and now supports centrist Republicans to block radical voices from power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade calls in to discuss his and Sid's shared paths from sports broadcasting into news talk, noting the similarities between covering sports and politics—strategy, competition, and relentless pace. Kilmeade recalls how 9/11 pushed him toward more meaningful reporting, contrasting sports scores with global stakes like confronting Maduro. They discuss Trump’s upcoming Yankee Stadium first pitch, media obsession with his health, and the 2025 NYC mayoral race—where Cuomo remains in, Curtis Sliwa has strong GOP backing, and Zohran Mamdani poses major risks for Democrats. Kilmeade criticizes Democratic leaders like Pritzker and Johnson for failing on crime, arguing federal intervention helps struggling communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, calls into the program to discuss Venezuela’s Maduro regime, which he and others describe as a narco–terrorist cartel rather than a legitimate government. The discussion expands to U.S. cities, noting how federal action has sharply reduced crime in Washington, D.C., and contrasting it with persistent violence in Chicago and Baltimore. They touch on looming government shutdown drama in Congress, with Lowry dismissing it as political theater, and debate lingering conspiracy theories around Jeffrey Epstein’s death—Lowry arguing incompetence, not murder. Toward the end, Curtis Sliwa comes up, with Lowry acknowledging his uphill climb in NYC politics but praising him as incorruptible and consistent, while noting National Review recently published an article urging support for Sliwa against Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices