Todd Shapiro | CEO of Manhattan and Long Island based Public Relations Firm | 12-09-25

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Todd Shapiro, CEO of Manhattan and Long Island based Public Relations Firm, joins John Catsimatidis & James Flippin as they substitute for Sid Rosenberg, to discuss Bruce Blakeman's announcement to run for governor in New York State next year. Shapiro emphasizes Blakeman's strong Republican support base in Nassau and Suffolk counties, arguing that this area is crucial for any GOP victory in New York. He praises Blakeman as a relentless and popular figure in the Republican party. The discussion also touches on Governor Hochul's stance on MAGA, her political decisions, and the overall state of politics in New York City.

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The Show Where We Solve Death | 12-09-25

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Lionel tackles society's third rails, demanding definitions and accountability. This broadcast debates the forbidden fruit of racism—from viral controversies like the "Cinnabon woman" and the N-word double standard, to defining dislike epistemologically. Then, Lionel explores the thorny ethics of physician-assisted suicide, "death tourism," and the "slippery slope" risks of MAID laws in New Jersey and Canada, dissecting the complexity of expanding eligibility to mental health. Finally, we balance the sanctity of life against accelerating the inevitable, touching upon organ harvesting, probate law, and the dark philosophical question of whether sentient AI could ever have a soul.

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