Sid & Friends In The Morning is Vegas Bound!
Aug 28, 2026 · 2h 21m
Summary
Sid and Rich Lowry discuss the upcoming 9/11 anniversary, criticizing Mayor Adams’ invitation to Imam Mohammed Maghanim and analyzing the Democratic Party’s shift toward socialism. They preview the 2028 presidential race, with JD Vance as the likely nominee, and assess the tight midterm outlook. Scott Jennings joins to argue the US has effectively won the conflict with Iran, while also addressing rumors about his potential role as White House Press Secretary.
Topics discussed
Promo: WABC Gala and Sid and Friends
Sports: Astros, Jets, Giants, and Josh Jacobs
Big Tech settlement and addiction commentary
Apple Bank CD and Traffic Report
Personal news: Guest's mother passing
Promo: Katz Roundtable on data centers
Promo: Sherwin-Williams delivery
Politics: Hassan Piker and DSA candidates
Midterm focus and 2028 election outlook
J.D. Vance's potential 2028 run
Midterm predictions: House and Senate races
Trade relations with Canada
Baseball: Dodgers, Brewers, and Yankees
Promo: Bill O'Reilly and Title Lock
Canada trade deal and personal dynamics
Promo: All Family Pharmacy
Nostalgia: Walking home in the snow
Weather: Heat vs. humidity in Vegas
Promo: WABC Traffic and Transit
Debate: Scott Jennings on 9/11 and DSA
Scott Jennings introduction and CNN history
9/11 Memorial: Vance and Mamdani attendance
Media bias: CBC and CNN coverage of 9/11
Democrat party fracture and DSA candidates
Primary results and socialist candidates
Socialist platform: Destruction of US
Abolition of police and prisons debate
Iran: Oil exports and military defeat
Naval blockade update from Admiral Cooper
White House Press Secretary speculation
Legal threats against Trump and allies
Markets: Nvidia earnings and AI stocks
Promo: Abacus GM investing
Weather forecast and media criticism
Media bias: Trump derangement syndrome
Engaging with hostile media audiences
Iran negotiations and US military victory
Iran's weakened global power and proxies
Iran's economy and AI race vs. China
US-China relations and oil imports
Rewriting history and Columbus debate
Columbus ship names trivia
Lindsay Clancy trial: Verdict options
Lindsay Clancy: Mental health and prison
9/11 ceremony logistics and attendance
News: Trump at Pentagon, Vance in NYC
Victim families' opposition to Mamdani
Traffic: Friday morning delays
Promo: WABC Gala and foundations
Joseph Takapina: Patriot and defense attorney
Army leadership: Resignations and morale
National security: Army chief of staff vacancy
Military morale and generational talent loss
Nepotism in corporate and military sectors
Munitions levels and TechF backlash
Lindsay Clancy: Verdict possibilities
Legal definitions: Murder degrees and parole
Clancy case: Planning and insanity defense
Forensic proof for insanity defense
Personal anecdotes: School and resilience
Relationship dynamics and toughness
Traffic: LIE and BQE conditions
Listener messages and home renovation
Apartment vs. house living preferences
Building management and 311 complaints
Pool maintenance issues in Florida
Terrace access and property values
Traffic: Bayway and Turnpike fires
Promo: Sid and Friends on 77 WABC
Rush tour and Neil Peart tribute
Therapy and real-world preparation
Hall of Fame and Deirdre Wyatt
Charity: Clothing for nursing homes
Nursing home visits and nutritionist
Columbus debate: Native American views
Columbus ship names and Jewish heritage
Charity event details and trivia
Columbus trivia: Nina and Canada
Traffic: Turnpike accident and delays
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