Bo Dietl | Red Apple Media Podcast Host | 12-10-25

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Red Apple Media Podcast Host Bo Dietl calls in for his weekly hit on the program to provide an update from Washington, DC, where he is attending meetings related to Homeland Security. He mentions missing Sid at dinner the previous night in D.C. and details the various agencies and officials involved in his visits, including President Trump and JD Vance. Dietl also critiques various political figures and their affiliations, denouncing their actions and policies. He shares personal accommodations experiences and comments on New York City’s current state, critiquing its leadership. The conversation also touches on national and local security, political accountability, and the importance of strong governance.

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Bruce Blakeman: A New Vision for New York (10 min) | 12-10-25

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joins Sid to discuss his candidacy for Governor of New York, crediting Sid and his listeners for their support in his initial election as County Executive in discussing his political roots and connections. He emphasizes his commitment to Republican values, safety, prosperity, and community outreach, mentioning his significant wins among diverse voter groups. Blakeman also touches on key policy issues, including ending cashless bail and opposing the current migrant program. Acknowledging potential primary competition with Elise Stefanik, he voices his intention to run a positive campaign focused on defeating incumbent Kathy Hochul. Notably, Blakeman identified his pro-choice stance as a major difference from Stefanik's pro-life position.

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The Butter Theory of Power | 12-10-25

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Dive into the seismic threats posed by Big Tech and Artificial Intelligence, where unscrupulous tech predators view your children’s "soul as nothing more than data to harvest and profit to extract". Lionel exposes the explosive political fight over a federal executive order that stripped states of child safety guard rails and details how massive corporate consolidation could feed AI algorithms with a century of storytelling (including Looney Tunes and Harry Potter). Then, explore the critical decline of education, the loss of cognitive skills like cursive writing, and the existential threat of AI. From the terrifying realities of modern delivery culture (like the Amish Buggy Amazon Cart) to uproarious recollections of Catholic school—including the wisdom of bribing teachers and astonishing facts about St. Drogo, the patron saint of ugly people and coffee—this is essential insight into how we think and how we must fix our ability to think.

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Hour 4: The Amish Buggy Amazon Cart | 12-10-2025

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Why did a DoorDash driver allegedly douse a food order in pepper spray, causing a customer to choke? Lionel unpacks the terrifying realities of modern delivery culture, from Amazon buggies to apartments acting as UPS stores. Then, it’s a deep dive into culture and controversy: discussing the resurgence of traditional Latin Mass among young people and debating concepts of tradition, assimilation, and identity in America.

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