John Catsimatidis | Red Apple Media Owner & Operator
Jul 27, 2026 · 11m
Summary
Sid and guest John Katsimatidis discuss Zohran Mamdani’s political ambitions, suggesting he may aim for higher office than mayor. They debate the Democratic Party’s shift away from centrism and analyze oil price fluctuations alongside potential diplomatic developments with Iran. The conversation also covers local NYC issues, including failed city-run supermarkets, bicycle lane lawsuits, rent freezes, and the suspension of the Jones Act.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: Public Health, Berkeley College, Jubilee TV
Zohran Mamdani's political ambitions and Democratic Party split
Critique of extreme left/right and call for common sense
Oil price fluctuations and interest rate concerns
Trump's pause on Iran bombing and internal Iranian conflict
KT McFarland's speech and Byron Donalds' Florida race
Shabbat service, Dr. Michalos, and Morty Sloan's passing
Mamdani's supermarket plans and city-owned store failures
Bicycle lane lawsuit and small landlord rent freeze issues
Jones Act suspension and praise for Randy Mastro
Outro, show schedule, and closing advertisements
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