Sid & Friends In The Morning Rings in the Weekend!
Oct 9, 2026 · 2h 18m
Summary
Sid Rosenberg hosts a morning show featuring breaking news on an ICE agent shooting a man in Manhattan, which sparks outrage from Mayor Mamdani and protests. The episode heavily covers the New York Attorney General debate, with Sid and co-host Noam Layden praising challenger Saritha for defeating Letitia James and criticizing James's record and handling of the Cornell rape case. They also discuss the Michigan gubernatorial debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting Rogers's attacks on El-Sayed's background. The show concludes with an interview with Nassau County Executive B…
Topics discussed
Paid political ad for Thomas Sullivan
Discussion on being called a traitor
Criticism of health insurance and political careers
Debate on candidate work experience and integrity
Reaction to statements on international conflict
Attorney General race and mastocytosis diagnosis
Preview of Saritha's upcoming appearance
Analysis of Letitia James' debate performance
Cornell rape case and AG bias allegations
Critique of Letitia James' record on safety
Discussion on violence against women and AG response
Personal account of mast cell disease triggers
Immigration debate and personal family history
ICE officer shooting and police accountability
Debate on releasing criminal aliens
Statistics on deported violent criminals
Details on suspect's criminal record and status
Radio personalities who influenced the host
Michael J. Fox Foundation and California work
TikTok clip and debate rumors
Hassan Piker's campaign strategy discussion
El-Sayed's response on Iran vs Israel threat
Allegations of campaign funding sources
Show preview: Saritha, Tacopina, and Castro
Managing mast cell disease in social settings
Sean's birthday and family anecdotes
Applause for Bo and political events
Governor's plan for urban revitalization
President Trump's visit to upstate NY
Critique of Hochul's record on safety
Mastocytosis diagnosis and daily management
Mayor's cancellation of Puerto Rican parade breakfast
Comparison of past vs current Democratic Party
Goal to make New Yorkers happy again
Upcoming events in Syracuse and D.C.
Wedding details and Monsignor Casado
Party plans and relationship updates
California manufacturing and agriculture ad
Critique of AG's focus on victims vs criminals
Visiting victims of crime
Street drug use and law enforcement response
Kathy Hochul labeled worst governor
Need for a real prosecutor in NY
Public desire for law and order
Praise for Saritha's debate performance
WebMD Health Discovered podcast ad
Joke about jacket fit and appearance
KT McFarland interview and impressions
Non-politicians in public office
Iran negotiation and oil market strategy
Question on Israel vs Iran threat
California work ad (repeat)
US role in stopping Iran nuclear program
Iran's overplayed hand and midterms
Congressional powers and Trump vetoes
Economic impact of Iran war on midterms
Introduction of Bernadette Castro
Mastocytosis ad (repeat)
Robert Moses beaches and Pataki legacy
Black mothers and safety in Harlem parks
Nassau County election results analysis
Manhattan mayoral race and Sliwa
Bernadette Castro at Pierre Hotel event
Cost of advertising for candidates
Break and upcoming guest preview
California work ad (repeat)
AG's statement on Cornell victim
Moral reprehensibility vs criminal activity
Legal standard for consent in NY
Hypothetical defense attorney scenario
Victim's actions and embarrassment
Police investigation of officer shooting
Mastocytosis ad (repeat)
Griffin's departure from NYC
Speech on Mamdani and Hochul
Polly's pride and brotherly bond
Trivia game: Catcher in the Rye
Trivia game: College connections
Jasmine the room service attendant
Michael J. Fox and California ad
Halloween costumes and aging
Star Trek cast dynamics and Shatner
Joe Nolan's interests and traffic
Actor's career and Barry show
Dupilumab prescription ad
California work ad (repeat)
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