Bernie and Sid

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Mayor Mamdani signing an executive order creating New York City's first Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by attorney Taylor Brown, the first out trans woman to lead a city office, focusing on anti-discrimination efforts and responses to federal rollbacks including NYU Langone ending trans youth treatment. Sid also reports on the partial government shutdown causing TSA agents to miss paychecks, leading to resignations, absences, and long airport lines, with DHS blaming Democrats. Next, Rosenberg expands on the third week of war with Iran, efforts to evacuate Americans via El Al recovery flights from Tel Aviv to New York, fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, and additional U.S. troops deploying. In addition, Sid touches upon a NYC march supporting Iranians, commentary alleging CIA-lawful surveillance revealed Tucker Carlson's texts with an Iran target, and St. John's winning the Big East Tournament and discussing its NCAA bracket placement. Bob Holden, Joe Benigno, John Catsimatidis, Ron Johnson & Speedy Claxton join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head Coach of the Hofstra University Basketball Team, Speedy Claxton, calls into the show to talk about his background, his playing career under Jay Wright, being a first-round NBA pick, and winning an NBA title with the Spurs in 2003, as well as returning to Hofstra as an assistant and now head coach. Claxton says Hofstra isn't satisfied just making the NCAA tournament and expects to win their first round matchup against Alabama, outlining scouting Bama's fast pace and three-point shooting, praising star Cruz Davis for staying and improving, and reflecting on how NIL and the transfer portal affect roster continuity and recruiting, which he says is now largely driven by money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Ron Johnson joins Sid to touch upon his defense of the First Amendment and a free press, saying he generally opposes the government threatening broadcasters' licenses, though he notes broadcast license holders have responsibilities to report truthfully and correct errors. He says a question about FCC complaints was sprung on him, as he intended to focus on the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Johnson explains cloture and argues the modern cloture vote often shuts down debate; he says a “talking filibuster” wouldn't overcome Democrats' ability to keep offering amendments, and contends passing the SAVE America Act likely requires ending the cloture vote and moving to majority passage, believing Democrats will end the filibuster anyway. He also criticizes Republicans' DHS funding strategy, saying they should have bundled DHS funding with Democratic priorities, and faults leadership for not attaching the Shutdown Fairness Act, which he says would have ensured pay during shutdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former New York City Councilman Bob Holden calls in to discuss Council Speaker Julie Menin's tweet about combating Islamophobia, which Sid and Holden criticize in light of recent terrorist attacks and rising antisemitism; Holden argues Menin and most City Council Democrats cater to the far-left for ambition and electoral security. They discuss internal Council dynamics, Holden's view that prior Speaker Adrienne Adams was the worst, and Sid's belief Menin is more dangerous because she presents as moderate. Both condemn Menin's actions against Councilwoman Vicki Paladino and praise Paladino's popularity and outspoken views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno joins Sid to talk about WFAN “heydays,” before focusing on college basketball, arguing St. John's was “screwed” with a 5-seed sent to San Diego while UConn, which St. John's beat twice including by 20, got a 2-seed; he attributes it to the committee disliking Rick Pitino due to past NCAA issues. Benigno says St. John's must reach the Sweet 16 after winning 19 of 20 and believes they could make a Final Four, while predicting a No. 1 seed likely wins the tournament and highlighting Iowa State as a strong team. He also discusses the Knicks' playoff-focused outlook after a close win over a short-handed Warriors, critiques college sports realignment, and recaps Team USA's 2–1 WBC win over the Dominican Republic featuring key defense, relief pitching, and late strikeouts of Soto and Machado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid live in-studio for his weekly Monday morning appearance to discuss the Oscars party held here last night at WABC Radio's studios, reacting to the movie he stars in, Marty Supreme, going “zero for nine” at the annual award show last night. John honors the late Ernie Anastos, describing a tribute featuring his family and outlining plans such as scholarships and studios, while recalling hiring New York “icons” at WABC like Cousin Brucie, Cindy Adams, and Anastos. Catsimatidis criticizes Democratic socialists, claims foreign money influences protests and politics, and argues targeted taxes on billionaires are destructive and should reach the Supreme Court. He also addresses the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices, contrasting Trump-era and Biden-era oil levels and questioning European ally commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers an attack on a Michigan synagogue in West Bloomfield where a man rammed a truck into the building, was armed with a rifle, had mortar-type explosives in his vehicle, and was shot and killed by security; synagogues nationwide, including Temple Emmanuel on Manhattan's Upper East Side, increased security as the NYPD deployed high-visibility patrols and leaders warned of rising antisemitism. The great morning show host then dives into courtroom testimony from Stephanie Diller, the widow of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, describing learning of his shooting and death and the aftermath. Therafter, Rosenberg expands on the death of longtime New York news anchor and WABC Radio colleague Ernie Anastos and looks back at his career, including an appearance Sid himself made on Ernies podcast right here at 77 WABC. Brian Kilmeade, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland, Lou Civello, Nancy Mace & Bryan Stern join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello joins Sid on this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Nancy Mace & Grey Bull Rescue's Bryan Stern joins Sid live in-studio to discuss their rescue mission to Jordan and Israel to help evacuate a stranded South Carolina family from a rocket-hit area. Stern explains that Grey Bull Rescue evacuates American citizens from conflict zones, hostage situations, wars, and natural disasters, reporting 808 missions in four years and about 8,800 lives saved, including moving thousands through the Jordan-Israel border. They discuss missile threats, the logistics of “mercy flights,” and the need for leadership, planes, and funding, noting charter flights can cost about $500,000 and that people—including mothers with infants—have been turned away due to limited seats. The conversation also touches on rising antisemitism in the U.S., cooperation between Jews and Christians, and Mace's campaign priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Joe Tacopina joins Sid for his weekly Friday morning hit to talk about the World Baseball Classic, arguing modern pitch counts and reduced workloads make pitchers more fragile while the real injury driver is today's max-velocity approach. He shares a humorous memory of being mocked for wearing Mets jerseys while their colleague wore cowboy hats and boots, then discusses renewed excitement around St. John's basketball under Rick Pitino and plans to attend the Big East tournament. Turning to war, Tacopina says that regardless of how it began, the U.S. must finish the mission and that airstrikes can only damage Iran's nuclear program; securing enriched uranium and verifying destruction would require limited special-operations “boots on the ground.” He also criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' free-speech rationale for hosting Mahmoud Khalil and cites Adams visiting a wounded perpetrator instead of a shot police officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to talk about the death of New York anchor Ernie Anastos, praising him as an old-school journalist focused on reporting rather than political agendas, and contrasts him with today's more openly partisan network anchors. She argues ego and agenda-driven media fuel relentless criticism of President Trump, including over the Iran war, and rejects claims the conflict is “Israel's war,” saying Iran seeks leverage through economic pressure and threats like closing the Strait of Hormuz. McFarland criticizes figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for framing Trump as donor-driven and tying U.S. actions to Israel. She also cites recent U.S. terror incidents and contends officials and Democrats face little consequence, while praising the FBI and DOJ for taking threats seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to discuss the death of WABC personality and veteran TV anchor Ernie Anastos, who died at 82, praising his authenticity, positivity, and straightforward delivery of news, including his "Positively Ernie" podcast. Sid and Brian contrast Anastos and earlier network anchors with today's opinion-driven media, citing examples like Dan Rather and Katie Couric showing strong partisan views after leaving network roles. The conversation then shifts to New York City politics: Sid criticizes City Council Speaker Julie Menin for publicly calling him Islamophobic while he supports Councilmember Vicki Paladino, noting attorney Jim Walden represents her amid a censure effort. They discuss allegations about Mayor Mamdani's wife's social media activity and anti-Israel work, and Kilmeade urges ongoing exposure while expressing support for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's campaign against Governor Hochul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid speaks on Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosting an Iftar service at City Hall to break the fast for Ramadan, followed by a report on NYC Comptroller Mark Levine testifying at the first City Council budget hearing that the city lost 38,000 private-sector jobs and faces a projected $7.3 billion two-year budget gap; he opposes raising property taxes, supports changing the state local-aid formula, and is cautious about taxing millionaires and corporations, while City Hall says the budget director will testify later because he is fasting for Ramadan. Sid then criticizes CNN's framing and on-air wording about the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion last weekend, before he mocks the women of The View for claiming that the Iran war was launched by President Trump to distract from other stories such as “Savannah Guthrie” and the Epstein files. Andrew Giuliani, Arthur Aidala, Bill O'Reilly, Caroline Glick, Darrin Porcher & Joe Benigno join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Radio Personality Joe Benigno calls in to talk all things sports with Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Radio Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Andrew Giuliani, joins the morning show to talk about being appointed by President Trump to oversee operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams, about 91 days away. He says the job has become harder amid an Iran conflict and because the Department of Homeland Security is shut down, affecting TSA capacity, cybersecurity readiness, and planning for millions of additional summer travelers, including events tied to America's 250th birthday. Giuliani warns of massive cyber threats, noting the last World Cup saw over 15 billion thwarted cyberattacks and that organizers expect nearly double. The conversation also covers NIL and transfer rules in college sports, arguing football and men's basketball drive revenue while unchecked payments and free agency threaten Olympic and women's sports, and that congressional action is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Attorney Arthur Aidala joins the show to talk about the ongoing murder trial of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, noting that Diller's wife Stephanie may testify and describing the difficulty for families watching body-cam footage. Aidala explains the concept of a “long plea,” why defendants often go to trial in high-profile cases, and the defense attorney's role in ensuring the rules are followed even when a defense (such as an “accidental” gun discharge) seems unlikely; he predicts the defendants will spend life in prison. Sid and Artie then discuss mayoral politics, criticizing past leadership and focusing on candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal to raise NYC taxes on millionaires, citing that under 1% of filers pay 37% of city income taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to Bibi Netanyahu, joins the program to discuss the Iran war, with Sid describing friends across Israel still using bomb shelters and casualties from recent bombings, while Glick says Israelis are near-unanimous that the campaign must be done and is the only path to peace because Iran has long blocked peace by sponsoring terrorist armies since 1979. Asked about Netanyahu's political prospects, Glick cites specific pollsters and Channel 14/15 polling she says show rising support and a landslide for Netanyahu's coalition. Sid and Caroline also discuss Israel's remarkable intelligence capabilities, and Glick describes the Iranian regime as a dangerous “death cult” pursuing missiles, terror proxies, ICBMs, and a nuclear umbrella that must be stopped before it becomes immune to attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired NYPD Lieutenant Darrin Porcher makes his debut with Sid live in-studio to talk about growing public disrespect for police, which Porcher attributes to the Bill de Blasio administration. Porcher criticizes current City Hall leadership and says Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch should resign rather than serve policies he believes harm public safety. He argues Mayor Mamdani is a catastrophic failure, questions who funded him, and says Mamdani's opposition to adding 5,000 officers and preference for social workers reflects anti-police views; Porcher claims 98% of NYPD dislike Mamdani but continue serving residents. He contrasts Giuliani and Bloomberg's public-safety “template” with de Blasio and Eric Adams, and says Mamdani's promises of “free” programs have led to taxes and new parking charges, creating a leadership vacuum and prompting calls for impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tunnel to Towers hump day edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid details opening statements in Queens Criminal Court in the murder trial of Guy Rivera, accused of fatally shooting NYPD officer Jonathan Diller in March 2024, with prosecutors alleging Rivera intentionally fired and the defense claiming an unintentional discharge; Rivera has pleaded not guilty and faces life without parole if convicted. Sid then reports on the war involving Iran, including US strikes on Iranian naval vessels and mine layers near the Strait of Hormuz, warnings from the Trump administration about oil flow disruption, a Pentagon update that 140 US service members have been injured, political debate over ending the war and possible ground troops, and Netanyahu urging Iranians to rise up amid police threats to protesters. It also includes commentary on Iran threatening women's soccer players who refused to sing the national anthem overseas in Australia, and Sid dives into NYC Mayor Zohran Momani hosting pro-Palestine Columbia activist Mahmud Khalil at Gracie Mansion after his ICE detention and release, backlash over Khalil's affiliations, and scrutiny of Mamdani's wife's problematic social media activity. Jeff Lax, Jim Walden, Peter King, Randy Fine, Rich Lowry & Scott LoBaido join the show on this T2T Wednesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist Scott LoBaido joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Randy Fine joins the morning show to discuss his criticism of New York City's mayor, arguing that what happens in New York signals broader dangers for America. Fine says New York is a “beachhead” for a mainstream Muslim takeover, accuses the mayor of siding with Iran, and condemns the mayor for inviting a figure the government has tried to deport, while also citing controversy involving the mayor's wife liking graphic content. Fine claims opponents use language rules to silence critics, contrasting acceptance of terms like “white supremacy” with backlash to “Muslim terror.” He calls current immigration patterns an “invasion,” including legal immigration, and cites violent incidents involving immigrants. Fine says 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution stating Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Jim Walden calls in to discuss representing NYC Councilmember Vicki Paladino over disciplinary action tied to her tweets, arguing the City Council and Speaker Julie Menin are hypocritically targeting a Republican while ignoring Democrats' inflammatory social media statements. Walden says the Council has no power to police internet speech, that Paladino cannot be expelled under Supreme Court precedent, and that the worst penalty would be censure, noting she has already lost five committee assignments. He outlines a strategy to fight in court with the next date on April 7 and, if needed, build a coalition to block action by securing 18 votes. Walden rejects any plea bargain and says the issue is free speech and speaking about terrorism and extremist threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-In-Chief of National Review Rich Lowry joins Sid for his weekly hit on the morning show to discuss his early analysis of Mayor Mamdani's tenure, and President Trump's strikes on Iran and the central issue of whether Iran can disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Lowry arguing Trump has only weeks to sustain the effort and that even a successful campaign is mostly political downside unless it affects prices. Sid and Rich also discuss fears of terrorist sleeper cells, with Lowry saying he wouldn't be afraid daily in New York but the threat warrants attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CUNY Professor & pro-Israel Activist Jeff Lax joins Sid to discuss how he's furious about New York Democratic politicians and media “coming after” Sid, urging listeners to speak up publicly or anonymously to support Sid, Jews, and America against what he calls anti-Semitic, pro-Hamas forces. Jeff says the issue is good versus evil, not only Jewish, and notes strong Christian support and anger at City Hall. He condemns the mayor and his wife for hosting and dining at Gracie Mansion with Mahmoud Khalil, and calls the mayor among the city's worst in its history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers last night's Dinner for Schmucks at Gracie Mansion featuring NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his anti-Semitic wife and vitriolic pro-Palestinian local leader of the anti-Semites Mahmoud Khalil. In other news of the day, more fallout comes from the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend, and President Trump yesterday delivers remarks regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. Bo Dietl, Curtis Houck, Ellie Cohanim, Gregg Jarrett & Randy Levine join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of the New York Yankees Randy Levine joins Sid to discuss his attendance at the College Sports Roundtable hosted by President Trump at The White House late last week, before he dives into a regular season preview for his very own New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Commentator Gregg Jarrett joins the show to offer insight into the ISIS-inspired terror attack outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend, before he expands on the other top legal headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, calls into the morning show to discuss President Trump's remarks yesterday regarding the war in Iran and if she agrees with the President that the conflict will be short-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Apple Media Podcast Host Bo Dietl joins Sid for his weekly Tuesday morning rant on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Editor of NewsBusters Curtis Houck makes his debut on the program with Sid to discuss why mainstream news networks are trying to tie Sid Rosenberg to the incitement of the violent protest and subsequent ISIS-inspired terror attack outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid expands on the chaos that ensued Saturday outside of Gracie Mansion, where IEDs were attempted to be set off by ISIS-inspired terrorists looking to wreak havoc. The leftist mainstream media is somehow trying to blame Sid and his anti-Mamdani rhetoric for inciting the violence outside the Mayor's home, despite the culprits' ties to ISIS being confirmed by the investigation. In other news of the day, the war in Iran is negatively impacting the oil industry for the time being, and President Trump hosts a College Sports Roundtable at The White House. Clay Travis, John Catsimatidis, John Chell, Lara Trump, Mike Lawler & Paul Mauro join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of OutKick Clay Travis joins Sid on this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chief of Department for the New York City Police Department, John Chell, calls into this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara Trump, Fox News Host & Daughter-in-Law of President Donald Trump, joins Sid to touch upon Mayor Mamdani's wife and her old social media activity celebrating the October 7th attacks in Israel by the savage terrorist organization Hamas, before she delves into the other top local and national headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Mauro, former NYPD Inspector & Current Fox News Correspondent, calls into the morning show to discuss the leftist mainstream media's attempt to blame Sid's anti-Mamdani rhetoric for the ISIS-inspired IED terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins Sid to discuss the ongoing DHS government shutdown and where negotiations stand with that, before he dives into the other top local and national headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Apple Media Owner & Operator John Catsimatidis joins Sid for his weekly Monday morning appearance to talk about the ongoing war in Iran and the impact it's currently having on the oil industry, before he delves into his day-trip to Washington, D.C. today and what he aims to accomplish in our nation's capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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