GOP Turbulence and Winds of Change in New York | 12-22-25

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Sid and his guests dissect Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's surprising decision to drop out of the New York gubernatorial race. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, now the sole Republican candidate, joins the show to discuss his strategy and President Trump's quick endorsement. The episode features insightful discussions with guest Mike Lawler on healthcare policies and congressional politics. Additionally, Arthur Aidala provides legal insights, while Scott LoBaido discusses his artistic efforts against wind turbines and the state of the GOP. The episode finishes with John Catsimatidis sharing his thoughts on Cardinal Dolan's resignation and other political developments. A jam-packed, informative session right before the Christmas holidays.

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Right-Wing Cancel Culture | 12-22-25

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Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a witty, cynical, and unapologetic journey through the "signs of the apocalypse" found in modern life. From the rise of "thought vigilantes" and surprising censorship within the political right to the "combat driving" required to survive holiday mall shopping, Lionel dissects the absurdity of the current cultural landscape. Whether he is challenging the legacy of Snoopy, exposing the war profiteering of NATO, or exploring the pathology of extreme pet culture, he remains a steadfast defender of the First Amendment. Dive into a world where the Epstein files, feral cat colonies, and rat hunting with night vision all collide in a display of "benign lunacy".

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Hour 4: Snoopy Was a Hack | 12-22-25

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Lionel dives into the public apathy surrounding the Epstein files, and challenges the legacy of pop culture icons like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. From debates over the ethics of euthanasia and the "sliding scale" of animal morality to bizarre tales of eating cat meat in Asia and hunting rats with night vision, Lionel covers the brilliant, the boring, and the borderline insane.

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Hour 3: Toxoplasmosis and Teatime | 12-22-25

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Lionel dissects the "Menendez-style" defense in the Nick Reiner murder case and questions the blurred line between pet devotion and mental pathology. From the ethics of feral cat colonies to the "benign lunacy" of a 60-cat household, Lionel explores why humans sometimes prioritize animals over their own kind. The conversation takes bizarre turns through 80s political rumors, the reality of veterinary costs, and a cynical look at the artificial happiness of the Christmas season.

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