Rob Reiner’s son had so many demons. Here come the casinos!
Rob Reiner's son had so many demons. Here come the casinos!
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Victoria Coates on Antisemitism and Political Rifts (9 min) | 12-16-25
Victoria Coates, VP of the Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid to discuss the disturbing antisemitic incident on a New York subway and the broader issue of antisemitism in politics worldwide following the mass shooting of Chanukah party-goers on Bondi Beach in Australia. Victoria elaborates on the permissiveness of antisemitic attitudes, both globally and within the American right. Sid and Victoria discuss the political impact of such divisive views, particularly in relation to conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, and the need for the right to address these issues to maintain political coherence as they approach upcoming elections.
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Victoria Coates | VP of the Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor | 12-16-25
Victoria Coates, VP of the Heritage Foundation & Former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid to discuss the disturbing antisemitic incident on a New York subway and the broader issue of antisemitism in politics worldwide following the mass shooting of Chanukah party-goers on Bondi Beach in Australia. Victoria elaborates on the permissiveness of antisemitic attitudes, both globally and within the American right. Sid and Victoria discuss the political impact of such divisive views, particularly in relation to conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, and the need for the right to address these issues to maintain political coherence as they approach upcoming elections.
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Dopamine Made Me Do It | 12-16-25
Unpack the brutal slashing homicide of Rob Reiner and his wife, allegedly by their son, Nick. This deep dive goes beyond cable news to dissect the shocking details, police incompetence (including the missing warrant fiasco and budget cuts), and the ensuing media circus. Explore the dangerous intersection of parental entitlement, rage, and severe drug addiction (methamphetamine and Adderall) fueling the tragedy. Lionel investigates the dark reality of chemical dependency—from dopamine receptors and the science of "starvation" to the high risks of prescribed opioids and the rehab industrial complex. Plus, a stunning exploration of high-level celebrity conspiracies, "narrative laundering," and allegations connecting political activism to intel operations.
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Lionel: How Your Brain Controls Addiction (3 min)
Lionel: Motive, Money and Murder (5 min)
Hour 4: Betting Your Brain Chemistry | 12-16-25
Lionel dissects the dark reality of addiction, questioning whether it is merely weak willpower or a matter of brain chemistry, dopamine, and firing neurotransmitters. Hear raw personal accounts on the addiction some believe is the "worst"—gambling—where the thrill of the chase and the sensory overload of the casino environment, complete with flashing lights and loud sounds, trigger pure classical conditioning. Plus, the conversation tackles the high risks associated with prescribed opioids (like Oxycontin or "hillbilly heroin") and the influence of social environments and friends on entering the "dance" of addiction.
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Hour 3: The Evil Chemical Spirit Possession | 12-16-25
Lionel leads a powerful and painful examination of addiction and recovery. Callers share harrowing personal stories, including a mother's success after cutting off a son addicted to heroin, and a father's struggle with a son dependent on crack and molly. They debate whether addiction is a disease, a conscious choice, or linked to genetics. Drawing on science, the discussion highlights the neurological basis of chemical dependency, referencing dopamine receptors and brain imaging that reveals addiction's effect on the brain, described sometimes as "starvation". Also explored are the unintended consequences of strict pain medication laws driving patients to heroin, the potential of Ibogaine as a cure, and the often-misunderstood realities of drunk driving, including the bizarre formality of field sobriety tests.
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Lionel: The Evasive Official Response to the Reiner Tragedy (6 min)
Dominic Carter: Do Prescription Drugs and Illegal Narcotics Cause Violence? (7 min)
