Sid & Friends In The Morning Declares Bruce Blakeman Runaway Winner in First & Only NYS Gubernatorial Debate
Summary
Sid Rosenberg celebrates his Hall of Fame induction before analyzing the New York gubernatorial debate, criticizing Governor Hochul’s poor performance and frequent Trump mentions while praising challenger Bruce Blakeman. The show also covers the stabbing of NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes, Mayor Mamdani’s support for Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis, and Kelly Clarkson’s feud with a Brooklyn toy store.
Topics discussed
Paid political ad for Thomas Sullivan
Sid Rosenberg's Hall of Fame induction
ICE shooting in Marble Hill and Hochul's response
Blakeman differentiates from Trump; Hochul leads in polls
Mayor Mamdani calls for ICE to leave NYC
NYPD Strategic Response Group and protest clearance
Blakeman debate opening statement on cost of living
Hosts discuss debate moderator fairness
Pataki and former governors on the show
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Hosts' initial reaction to Hochul's debate performance
Criticism of Hochul's debate demeanor and pauses
Personal attacks on Hochul and the Oscar Belgao incident
Discussion on coddling criminals vs. ICE focus
Host's anecdote about meeting Hochul at a diner
Questioning Hochul on population decline
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Blakeman's response to 'best president' question
Blakeman on Iran nuclear threat and gas prices
Discussion on Mayor Mamdani's first actions
Blakeman on Jessica Tisch and rising anti-Semitism
Blakeman on data centers, AI, and environmental concerns
Blakeman on spending money on public safety
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California manufacturing and agriculture ad
Impact of horse and carriage ban on workers
Story of Jose Mercedes fighting off robbers
Kelly Clarkson's impact on a local business
Introduction of upcoming guests
Knicks preseason game and James Dolan
Host promises to attend Knicks game
Promo for 'Love Lately' audio series
Interview with Rich Lowry begins
Discussion on denaturalization of immigrants
Deportation of specific individuals
Putin and the end of the Ukraine war
Trump's legislative priorities and distractions
Speculation on Trump running for re-election
Trump's focus on midterms vs. presidential race
Promo for 'Love Lately' audio series
Sid Rosenberg's Hall of Fame event attendance
Rich Lowry on Hochul's embarrassing debate
Rich Lowry praises Blakeman's debate performance
Promo for 'Love Lately' audio series
Blakeman's points on Trump's achievements
Anthony D'Esposito joins; discussion on ICE shooting
D'Esposito on use of force and Oscar Belgao's history
Criticism of Hochul for pandering to criminals
Nassau County as a solid investment
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Peter King joins; banter with Sid
Peter King on Blakeman's debate performance
Hochul's silence on Blakeman's attacks on Mamdani
Hochul living at the mercy of Mamdani
Peter King on Trump and Putin diplomacy
Discussion on Andrew Cuomo's legacy
Peter King on Hochul's lack of political skills
Promo for 'Love Lately' audio series
Introduction of Mike Lawler
Mike Lawler on Hochul's debate performance
Criticism of press corps for not questioning Hochul
Lawler on Blakeman's campaign and performance
Lawler on his opponent Kate Conley
Lawler releases tape of Conley supporting impeachment
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Blakeman debate clip: opening statement
Blakeman on making people happy vs. Hochul
Blakeman on Hochul's elitism and moderators
Blakeman on Trump and Eisenhower comparison
Blakeman on specific crime victims
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Promo for 'Love Lately' audio series
Blakeman on energy security and natural gas
Blakeman on Hochul's lies about Medicaid and Tisch
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Blakeman urges voting Republican in all races
Blakeman on name recognition and debate exposure
Blakeman signs off; preview of Markwayne Mullin
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California manufacturing ad; host's workout
Mullin on phone call with Mayor Mamdani
Mullin on ICE agent safety and NYPD cooperation
Mullin on detainers and law enforcement differences
Mullin on removal of violent criminals
Mullin on Oscar Belgao's actions during arrest
Hosts wrap up; dinner plans with Mullin
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