Vickie Paladino Speaks Out: Queens Under Siege (9 min) | 11-25-25

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Vickie Paladino, NYC Councilwoman representing District 19 of Northeast Queens, calls into Sid's program to talk about recent riots in Queens and the importance of the city council speaker's race. Paladino recounts a violent incident in her district involving carjackings and a riot caused by a group of individuals allegedly from the Bronx. She criticizes current and past city council leadership, emphasizing the need for moderate leadership, and discusses her interactions with local authorities, including her proactive communication with the NYPD and city officials. Paladino stresses her commitment to transparency and accountability in her role as a council member.

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Vickie Paladino | NYC Councilwoman, District 19 of Northeast Queens | 11-25-25

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Vickie Paladino, NYC Councilwoman representing District 19 of Northeast Queens, calls into Sid's program to talk about recent riots in Queens and the importance of the city council speaker's race. Paladino recounts a violent incident in her district involving carjackings and a riot caused by a group of individuals allegedly from the Bronx. She criticizes current and past city council leadership, emphasizing the need for moderate leadership, and discusses her interactions with local authorities, including her proactive communication with the NYPD and city officials. Paladino stresses her commitment to transparency and accountability in her role as a council member.

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Brian Kilmeade | 77 WABC Host | 11-25-25

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WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins the show to discuss his displeasure with President Trump's meeting with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and his concerns about Trump's decisions being perceived as overly conciliatory and embarrassing. Kilmeade also delves into the implications of Trump’s interactions with political adversaries, including Jim Comey and Letitia James, as well as the turbulent transition team composition under the new mayor. He reflects on legal setbacks, the seditious six, criticisms about the military's role, and broader political dynamics within New York City's leadership. Additionally, there are mentions of his disappointment with the perceived inaction during certain protests and the potential mass resignations in the police department.

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Brian Kilmeade: The Trump Dilemma (11 min) | 11-25-25

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WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins the show to discuss his displeasure with President Trump's meeting with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and his concerns about Trump's decisions being perceived as overly conciliatory and embarrassing. Kilmeade also delves into the implications of Trump’s interactions with political adversaries, including Jim Comey and Letitia James, as well as the turbulent transition team composition under the new mayor. He reflects on legal setbacks, the seditious six, criticisms about the military's role, and broader political dynamics within New York City's leadership. Additionally, there are mentions of his disappointment with the perceived inaction during certain protests and the potential mass resignations in the police department.

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Hour 4: Contemplating Death and Near-Death Experiences | 11-25-25

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Lionel and callers engage in a sprawling discussion about death, dying, and near-death experiences (NDEs). The host expresses a personal fascination with death and a strong aversion to traditional cemeteries and funerals. Several callers contribute with intensely personal stories, including one man who suffered a near-fatal internal injury from a Murphy bed accident and another who recounted a potentially fatal, life-altering shooting during a hunting trip and his subsequent period of agonizing pain and suicidal thoughts. The conversation also touches on themes of randomness versus intervention in survival and the unique trauma experienced by subway and train operators following incidents of suicide on the tracks, concluding with a crucial public service announcement for the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Hour 3: The Fear of Dying and the Power of Life | 11-25-25

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In this hour, Lionel takes calls from listeners on various unconventional and philosophical topics. The first portion of the discussion in this hour focuses on fears and social anxieties, specifically the fear of highly attractive women, referred to as Venustraphobia, which leads to an exchange about dating, rejection, and pickup lines. The conversation then shifts to a more serious subject as multiple callers share intense near-death experiences, including drowning and a severe injury, and discuss the psychological effects of confronting one's own mortality. 

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