Sid & Friends In The Morning Sid & Friends In The Morning

Joe Tacopina | Defense Attorney Breaks Down Trump Administration's Legal Battle Against Sanctuary Cities

Oct 16, 2026 · 15m

Summary

Sid and Joe Tacopini discuss the Columbus Day Parade, criticizing Mayor Mamdani’s absence while praising Leticia James and Governor Hochul’s attendance. They analyze the fallout from the Cornell incident and the recent ruling on NYC sanctuary laws, arguing for federal-local cooperation on immigration. The conversation shifts to the Lindsey Clancy trial, the White House press secretary’s gaffe, and the legal distinction between law school graduates and licensed attorneys.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Usama Siddiqui and Just Another Day in CA Columbus Day parade and Mayor Mamdani's absence Criticism of politicians at the parade and Leticia James Leticia James's stance on the Cornell incident Praise for Bruce Blakeman and NYC safety concerns Economic damage from Amazon and Ken Griffin leaving Sanctuary city laws and federal immigration enforcement Lindsey Clancy trial and the juror's media presence Critique of new White House press secretary Liz Pappo JFK Jr. failing the bar exam and legal distinctions Liz Pappo's China bar exam claim and Trump's reaction Kimberly Guilfoyle's legal issues and access to power Show outro and final sponsor reads
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