Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Adams

Charles Fain Lehman, Neetu Arnold, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss voters' increasing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party and potential 2028 frontrunners, why President Trump is targeting the Smithsonian's museums, and reporting that an Eric Adams adviser gave cash to a journalist in a potato chip bag.

We discuss what Gavin Newsom, Andrew Cuomo, and to a lesser extent, Eric Adams are up to on the internet. FULL EP AT patreon.com/poddamnamerica

One of Mayor Adams' advisors tried to bribe a reporter by giving her a bag of potato chips with cash in it. Eric Adams would've been the Democratic nominee for Mayor if Andrew Cuomo had not been in the race. MSNBC may have issues with fundamentals, such as staffing and facilities, now that Comcast has spun them off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Mayor Adams' advisors tried to bribe a reporter by giving her a bag of potato chips with cash in it. Eric Adams would've been the Democratic nominee for Mayor if Andrew Cuomo had not been in the race. MSNBC may have issues with fundamentals, such as staffing and facilities, now that Comcast has spun them off. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve and Mark talk about a new deal Intel has with the U.S. government. How will the semiconductor chips sector turn out for the USA and other countries in the world? Data centers are in demand in our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Mayor Adams' advisors tried to bribe a reporter by giving her a bag of potato chips with cash in it. Eric Adams would've been the Democratic nominee for Mayor if Andrew Cuomo had not been in the race. MSNBC may have issues with fundamentals, such as staffing and facilities, now that Comcast has spun them off. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve and Mark talk about a new deal Intel has with the U.S. government. How will the semiconductor chips sector turn out for the USA and other countries in the world? Data centers are in demand in our country. The NY appeals court has thrown out a $500 million dollar penalty against President Trump initiated by AG Letitia James, regarding her civil case. California governor Gavin Newsom should be a senator and not a governor. Gavin reacted to the company Bed Bath & Beyond refusing to open stores in California. SiriusXM has allegedly had enough with Howard Stern, and Netflix so far looks like a top place for him to land. However, sources are saying that SiriusXM allegedly doesn't want to get rid of him and is using this news story as a hoax. Mark interviews Jimmy Failla - WOR Weeknight host of 'Fox Across America'. Jimmy gives his take on the rebranding of MSNBC. MSNBC's primetime shows are just Trump derangement syndrome hours. We get an update on the candidates' personalities and plans so far for the mayor of New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Mayor Adams' advisors tried to bribe a reporter by giving her a bag of potato chips with cash in it. Eric Adams would've been the Democratic nominee for Mayor if Andrew Cuomo had not been in the race. MSNBC may have issues with fundamentals, such as staffing and facilities, now that Comcast has spun them off.

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid dives into all the news of the day including the advancement of a new redistricting map by Republican lawmakers in Texas, which aims to gain the GOP five additional Congressional seats, leading to nationwide ramifications, budget cuts to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence directed by the Trump administration, the controversy surrounding Mayor Eric Adams' associates facing new corruption charges, the mayoral race in New York City, the candidates, their political standings, and accusations against them, with particular focus on Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Brian Kilmeade, Victoria Coates, Elise Stefanik, Lara Trump, Bill O'Reilly & Elizabeth Pipko join the program on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elise Stefanik, the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district, joins Sid to touch upon Democratic names including Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams, and Kathy Hochul, and emphasizing the importance of electing Republican candidate for Mayor Curtis Sliwa. She highlights issues within the Democratic Party, including allegations of corruption and radical policies. Stefanik also addresses personal attacks she faced at a memorial event in her district, expressing dismay at the behavior of Democratic activists. The conversation concludes with mentions of her potential gubernatorial candidacy and her ongoing support for local Republican candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning hit to discuss the influence of cable news personalities, before he touches upon Mayoral race poll results, the challenges faced by Eric Adams, and Curtis Sliwa's chances in the race. The conversation shifts to analyzing public sentiments, the importance of political authenticity, and strategies for addressing community issues. O'Reilly offers insights into his experiences with political agitators and provides a candid view on the state of local and national politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Catsimatidis, Owner & Operator of Red Apple Media, calls in for his weekly Monday morning hit to discuss his experience acting in the movie upcoming movie Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. Catsimatidis highlights the challenges and excitement of working long hours on set and his transformation into a SAG actor. The discussion transitions into his political breakfast events featuring notable figures like Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul. He discusses the political landscape, particularly regarding the Democratic Party's potential endorsements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the mayor end up so far behind the 8 ball that he's polling in the single digits in his independent run to win a second term? His press strategy, if that's even the word for it, is one part of the problem, and the signs of a city for sale as he's likely on his way out aren't helping.

Officials say they're concerned about possible retaliation after a targeted shooting at a Brooklyn hookah bar left three dead and ten wounded early Sunday. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is down a board member at the MTA as hearings on new fare and toll hikes begin this week. Plus, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Real Dads Network are providing free heart health screenings for Black men to address disproportionately high rates of undiagnosed disease.

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Arthur Aidala, Criminal Defense Attorney, joins Sid to discuss the tragic case of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a young woman found dead on a boat in Montauk. Aidala details his involvement in assisting Martha's family, who are unfamiliar with the American legal system. He addresses the media's portrayal of Martha and the complexities surrounding her death investigation. The conversation also covers Harvey Weinstein's potential third trial, highlighting Weinstein's ongoing legal struggles and health issues. Additionally, Aidala talks about his client Ghislaine Maxwell and discusses the Manhattan DA's office targeting of Ingrid Lewis Martin, Mayor Eric Adams' chief of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Paul Engelmeyer has refused the Trump administration's request to release the grand jury transcripts from Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution. He notes forcefully that he's reviewed the grand jury transcripts and there's no there there — everything of interest disclosed to the grand jury became public at trial. Indeed, the only reason Engelmeyer considered releasing the transcript was that it would serve the public interest of showing the government had been lying about what's in the transcript. But he said that wasn't necessary, either, because the government ultimately admitted in subsequent filings that the transcript didn't contain interesting information. So what, exactly, have we been doing here?In other news, some idiot threw a sandwich at a CBP officer sent by Trump to patrol the streets of Washington and the Justice Department is hot to make an example him. Laura Loomer's defamation suit against Bill Maher continues.Plus: tariffs, a look at a couple of favorable rulings for Trump out of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, an update on US Attorney Bill Essayli's effort to keep former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Trevor Kirk out of prison, and the misfortune of Mohamed Bahi, an aide to Eric Adams who does not seem to enjoy the same protection from federal justice that Adams himself has.Visit serioustrouble.show to find episode transcripts and sign up for updates from us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

The New York City mayor's race continued to heat up this week with a rent-stabilized apartment showdown between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo; former Governor David Paterson throwing his support behind Mayor Eric Adams; and Mamdani hitting all five boroughs on an anti-Trump tour. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss a scorcher of a week in the dog days of summer.   After that, the focus shifts to Albany, where Gov. Kathy Hochul's approval numbers are ticking upward in a new Siena University poll, even as her lead over likely challenger Elise Stefanik narrows. The “Off Topic” team breaks down what the numbers could mean for Hochul's reelection strategy more than a year out from the vote.

Curtis Sliwa, Republican nominee in the New York City mayoral election and Founder/CEO of the Guardian Angels,  joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss his mayoral race against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Zohran Mamdani, and Andrew Cuomo. Sliwa discussed the dangerous radicalism of Zohran Mamdani and why Mayor Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo are only slightly better in comparison. Sliwa also discussed some of the potential members of his team, including Larry Kudlow and Bob Holden, and how he would rely on his team to help shape up NYC. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, join Sid live in-studio to discuss his campaign for New York City Mayor, his competition with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, and various political issues affecting the city. Topics include the policies and performance of Eric Adams, who Sliwa believes will lose the upcoming election and join the Trump administration, and accusations against Adams involving illegal campaign contributions. Sliwa also talks about his own campaign strategies, his significant lead in recent polls, and critiques of other candidates like Andrew Cuomo. Throughout the discussion, Sliwa emphasizes his commitment to working-class values and community engagement, while expressing skepticism toward the policy shifts and campaign methods of his opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers various topics, including President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin and the recent announcement of the Kennedy Center honorees. He transitions to discuss the political atmosphere in New York City, highlighting Eric Adams and his interactions with local politicians and activists, the endorsement he picked up from former Governor David Patterson, and the rest of mayoral race field involving candidates Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa. Sid reflects on his recent appearances on Fox News and Mediaite's reaction to his remarks about Mamdani, expressing frustrations over being misinterpreted and the challenges conservative candidates face in New York. He also touches on his support for Curtis Sliwa and criticizes the current media landscape's reluctance to feature him on prominent news shows. Bill O'Reilly, Curtis Sliwa, David Paterson, Miranda Devine & Suzanne Miller join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in NYC in 25 years, we speak with NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo as new details emerge about the attack and the suspect. The former NY governor discusses the state of gun violence, what he thinks needs to be done about assault weapons at the federal level, and how ‘Mayor Cuomo' would handle public safety and the NYPD differently. We dig into the NYC mayoral race, his loss to Zohran Mamdani in the primary, what he learned, and why he's staying in the race as an independent. He weighs in on Mamdani's proposals, why he thinks Mayor Eric Adams should drop out, the rise of “democratic socialism,” President Trump, the migrant crisis, antisemitism and what's at stake for New York City in November. We also revisit his record as governor, including the landmark NY SAFE Act counteracting gun violence, and his economic and infrastructure initiatives as he tells us why he thinks it's inaccurate to say ‘blue states' can't get things done. He also addresses Mo News community questions about his controversies, including about his COVID policies, and the sexual misconduct allegations that led to his resignation from governor.

Former Governor David Paterson is backing Mayor Eric Adams' reelection bid after supporting Andrew Cuomo in the primary. Meanwhile, federal officials plan to appeal a judge's order mandating better conditions for immigrants held in Manhattan. And Mayor Adams has vetoed two City Council bills that would have raised pay for grocery delivery workers.

Gail from Brooklyn shares her displeasure with Eric Adams, Blauvelt in Florida criticizes Democrats for their work on border security, Chris from Bethpage has a strategy for Donald Trump to try and get Mamdani to lose the NYC Mayoral race, and Vincent in Brooklyn clarifies some misinformation on Mamdani's plans for rent stabilization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gail from Brooklyn shares her displeasure with Eric Adams, Blauvelt in Florida criticizes Democrats for their work on border security, Chris from Bethpage has a strategy for Donald Trump to try and get Mamdani to lose the NYC Mayoral race, and Vincent in Brooklyn clarifies some misinformation on Mamdani's plans for rent stabilization.

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid delves into current polling data showing Mayor Eric Adams trailing Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Adams' response to the polls. Former Governor David Paterson is endorsing Adams, while Republican Zohran Mamdani campaigns against Trump for some reason. Sid highlights Andrew Cuomo's social media strategy, rehashes his exclusive interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday, emphasizes Israel's current conflict with Hamas and praises President Trump's conflict resolution achievements thus far in his second term, before he previews Mayor Eric Adams' upcoming appearance later on in the show after 17 months away from Sid's air waves. Tali Shine, Frank Morano, Gregg Jarrett, Stav Cohen, Mayor Eric Adams & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Adams, serving as the 110th mayor of New York City, returns to Sid & Friends in the Morning after a 17-month hiatus, to discuss his time away from Sid's air waves and the reason for the hiatus, before he delves into various topics pertaining to New York City. Key points include concerns about recent unfavorable poll numbers, emphasizing the importance of election campaigns and highlighting his administration's achievements, such as increased housing, reduced crime, and job creation. The mayor also talks about his stance on immigration, sanctuary city policies, and his disagreements with federal and state policies. Furthermore, Adams defends his actions during past crises in the city and outlines his continued commitment to law and order. Throughout the discussion, Adams reflects on his relationships with political figures like President Trump and opponent Andrew Cuomo. The interview concludes with Adams expressing confidence in his re-election, while addressing concerns about quality of life and civil services in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Post Columnist Michael Goodwin joins the program to discuss his recent column on Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, the European stance on a Palestinian state, and President Trump's support for Israel. Goodwin then delves into New York City politics, highlighting criticism of Mayor Eric Adams, the other mayoral candidates in Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, and the need for a unified opposition against Zohran Mamdani. He also touches on state-level politics, discussing the gubernatorial race, Governor Kathy Hochul's policies, and affordability issues driven by taxation and spending in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Eric Adams says his administration has helped more than 3,500 New Yorkers move into permanent housing as part of his effort to reduce street and subway homelessness, especially among those with serious mental illness. Meanwhile, health experts warn that fewer inspections of cooling towers could raise the risk of Legionnaires' disease. Plus, Governor Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill banning anonymous calls to the state's child abuse hotline. WNYC's Jon Campbell explains the stakes.

Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss his eventful weekend, which included attending an EDM concert by the Chainsmokers and his involvement in the Dominican Day parade. Sliwa, a fan of electronic dance music, recounts his experience at the concert and the response from the band. The conversation shifts to Sliwa's political activities and aspirations, including his ongoing campaign, discussing his efforts in fundraising, public appearances, and critiques of his opponents, such as Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo. Sliwa voices his opinions on various political matters, the support he receives from the public, and his strategy against his opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to discuss Sid's recent meeting with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which was candid and productive. Kilmeade also analyzes political scenarios, including the possible mayoral candidacy of Andrew Cuomo, President Trump's influence in New York, and the hypocrisy among wealthy Democrats who criticize capitalism. Kilmeade wraps with takes on gerrymandering and upcoming international political events involving President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As seen on Gutfeld!, Kat Timpf guest hosts.  First, a new outbreak in China Also, according to the ‘NY Times', people behind NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo are pinning for Trump to get involved in the mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid previews his very secretive meeting set for later today with Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion. In other news of the day, Andrew Cuomo and President Trump deny the New York Times report that they speak regularly on the phone regarding the Mayor's race here in NYC, Israel's security cabinet approves a movement to occupy the Gaza Strip, President Trump deploys federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C. due to a spike in violent crime in the nation's capital, and Sid previews tomorrow's huge Republican rally down the Jersey shore in support of gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, hosted by the great Scott Presler. Frank Morano, Curtis Sliwa, Jack Ciattarelli, John Chell, Joe Tacopina & Samantha Ettus join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sid Rosenberg talks with entrepreneur and activist Samantha Ettus about her life, political views, and passion for defending Israel. Ettus shares the devastating loss of her home and community in the Pacific Palisades due to wildfires—blaming local government failures—and discusses her plans to return to New York once her youngest finishes high school. The conversation turns political, with sharp criticism of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, skepticism of pro-Adams endorsements (especially from Bill Ackman), and concern over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Ettus and Rosenberg agree on the need for unified opposition to Mamdani, praising Curtis Sliwa as a seasoned, street-smart candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sid Rosenberg chats with powerhouse defense attorney Joseph Tacopina. They reflect on longtime friendships, career moments, and hilarious past incidents—like a dog gone missing from a luxury kennel, which Tacopina successfully resolved. Tacopina shares details of an intense visit to a U.S. Army base in Germany, working out with elite military leaders like General Donahue and Delta Force veterans. He also weighs in on the heroic actions of soldiers at Fort Stewart during a recent shooting and slams pro-Hamas activists, calling for the deportation of extremist Mahmoud Khalil. The conversation wraps up with Tacopina blasting NYC Mayor Eric Adams for dishonesty in a social media post, and Sid preparing for a secretive meeting with the mayor later that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about his surging mayoral campaign, criticizing Mayor Eric Adams for his declining approval ratings, legal troubles, and tone-deaf social media presence. Sliwa slams Adams' fascination with controversial figures like Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and calls out both Adams and Andrew Cuomo for proposing unrealistic “free” transit policies that burden taxpayers. He also mocks Cuomo's political flip-flopping and attempts to cozy up to Trump, arguing it has alienated Democratic voters. Sliwa claims Adams has lost core support in the Black community and declares that both Adams and Cuomo are politically “dead,” leaving the race a clear showdown between himself and progressive rival Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-AD36), the Democratic nominee for mayor, makes his pitch to voters as he runs for mayor of New York City.

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, offers political analysis of Brian's candidate interview with Zohran Mamdani, and other campaign-related news.

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid previews his big time sit-down with Mayor Eric Adams set for tomorrow afternoon at Gracie Mansion. In other news of the day, the NYC Campaign Finance Board denies Mayor Eric Adams matching funds in his run for re-election, President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion investment from the tech company into U.S. manufacturing, the President also mulls interceding in the NYC Mayoral race if communist Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious in November's general election, and the Kremlin announces that a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmir Zelenskyy may take place at some point next week. Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, Rich Lowry, Anthony Cumia, Lara Trump, Bill O'Reilly and Nicole Malliotakis join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis joins Sid Rosenberg to discuss the upcoming New York City mayoral race and strongly endorses Curtis Sliwa, praising his decades of work on public safety and homelessness. She criticizes Mayor Eric Adams for mismanaging taxpayer money on illegal immigrant shelters tied to over 16,000 crimes, including 7,000 major felonies. Malliotakis also slams the Democratic Party's gerrymandering tactics and calls out Governor Kathy Hochul for political corruption. She expresses enthusiastic support for Elise Stefanik as a potential challenger to Hochul in the next gubernatorial race, calling her smart, tough, and effective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly joins Sid Rosenberg for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation covering politics, media, and personal stories. They discuss the stark political divide on Long Island, with O'Reilly praising Nassau County leadership for maintaining public safety. The two slam liberal media bias, noting the decline of figures like Stephen Colbert and Howard Stern due to anti-Trump rhetoric, while emphasizing Trump's enduring popularity. O'Reilly recalls his media career from Inside Edition to Fox News, sharing humorous behind-the-scenes moments and his rise to stardom. The conversation also touches on international politics, including Turkey-Greece tensions and O'Reilly's views on Trump's foreign policy strengths. They wrap up with discussion of the NYC mayoral race, suggesting Eric Adams may need to drop out amid low polling and scandal, while Curtis Sliwa gains traction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, joins Sid to talk about President Donald Trump's potential involvement in the 2025 New York City mayoral race. They discuss the political risks of candidates publicly aligning with Trump in a heavily Democratic city, suggesting it could backfire despite candidates privately seeking his support. They criticize Mayor Eric Adams's chances of re-election, calling him politically isolated and ineffective. The discussion also touches on Trump's influence over the GOP's 2028 presidential race, speculation about possible successors like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Laura Trump, and even Donald Trump Jr. Lowry describes Trump as acting like the "governor of America," brokering big economic deals like the $600B Apple investment. While Lowry isn't fully "MAGA," he acknowledges Trump's effectiveness and enduring influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, nominated by President Trump to become the next US special envoy for combatting antisemitism, calls into the show to express frustration with Senate delays, noting that over 150 qualified nominees—including himself—are being held up due to political gridlock. The conversation shifts to the alarming global rise in anti-Semitism, including violent acts, misleading media portrayals, and widespread ignorance about Jewish history. Both men criticize the New York City education system and Mayor Eric Adams for failing to educate students about the Holocaust and American history, while allowing questionable curriculum like jihad studies. They condemn the growing popularity of anti-Israel figures like Zohran Mamdani and lament that many American Jews are disconnected from Israel. Kaploun praises the Trump administration for taking serious steps to protect religious freedom and Jewish students, urging a bipartisan effort to fight hate and promote dignity for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday! That means Greg Dworkin is on his way out the door for the weekend! That's OK. Congress is gone all month. Which might be why Democrats in that body aren't doing what the latest “centrist” pundit says they ought to be doing… which is, of course, praising Trump. But under no circumstances must you hand it to Trump! The “idea,” we gather, stems from the Old School Media Playbook, which instructs that if a president says it and then it happens, it's a “win.” Even if it's an obvious disaster. But this particular “idea” also rests on multiple false assumptions. Like that Democrats have no electoral support. (They do.) Or that Trump is popular. (He's not.) Or that his “policies” are wise and well-considered. (They're not.) Or that members of his party benefit politically from his leadership. (They don't.) Nope. He's the same guy he's always been. Plotting a coverup of his sex scandals. Firing people who won't do his dirty work, or lie for his benefit. You know, the usual. Meanwhile, in Gotham… where Eric Adams is already corrupted by Trump, Andrew Cuomo seeks Trump's counsel. And adds one of the least-respected consultants in the country to his team of duds, which is sure to make things worse. But he might not even be the dumbest Cuomo of the day! On the Jeffrey Epstein front: Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein! Is there anything that can make this worse? Sure! Woody Allen! While we're on the topic of public pervos, there's still more (mysteriously less-than-disastrous) news about MAGA trainwreck Cory Mills. Why is this news less than disastrous, anyway? IOKIYAR, as the olds used to say, when they were young.

Here in New York we're not due to select our next mayor till November but somehow it feels like we're already embroiled in pre-election chaos. Eric Adams is now running as an independent, and to do so he was required to present the signatures of 7,500 New Yorkers who support him. He actually handed in around 50,000 signatures so he more than made the cut off. But when our colleagues in the WNYC newsroom (and for the podcast NYC Now) began to look into those signatures, they stumbled onto a scandal.  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, as some national Democrats have endorsed Mamdani and others haven't, plus why Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Adams continue to criticize Zohran Mamdani over policing.

Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate running for Mayor of New York City, hops on the program live in-studio with Sid to talk about his mayoral campaign and the shifting dynamics of the Jewish vote in New York City. He criticizes rivals Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams, and especially Zohran Mamdani for their inconsistent or hostile stances toward the Jewish community and Israel. Sliwa emphasizes his outreach efforts to all Jewish communities and reveals that former Assemblyman Dov Hikind has endorsed his campaign after meeting with his Gen Z and millennial team. The conversation highlights frustration with Jewish voters supporting candidates perceived as anti-Israel, and includes calls for Adams to denounce Louis Farrakhan. Sliwa argues that he is the only candidate gaining momentum, especially in areas like Queens and Staten Island, and stresses his opposition to congestion pricing — setting himself apart from the rest of the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Relentless Patriot Scott LoBaido joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning hit to rant about conservative politics, art, and cultural hypocrisy. He criticizes mainstream artists and institutions for constantly mocking Christianity while never daring to critique Islam, calling it cowardly and hypocritical. LoBaido praises conservative activist Scott Presler for breaking stereotypes and energizing grassroots Republican movements, despite not fitting the “typical” conservative look. He also touches on his own provocative art pieces targeting Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams, and voices frustration with Jewish voters supporting politicians like Adams, whom he blames for rising antisemitism and violent crime. The segment closes with high energy and anticipation for a political rally that weekend, where LoBaido may make a surprise appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnist Michael Goodwin joins Sid Rosenberg to discuss crime, politics, and media. Goodwin critiques the current New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him unfit for office due to his anti-police and anti-Israel stances. He praises Curtis Sliwa but acknowledges the electoral challenges he faces, also noting Sid's efforts to engage with all major contenders, including Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. They also discuss the hopelessness of a two-state solution in the Middle East, citing decades of violence and missed peace opportunities. Goodwin reflects on the Russia collusion hoax, recalling his reporting that exposed it as a politically motivated smear against Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Mark Levin Show, On Monday's Mark Levin Show, Europe didn't do a anything to take on Hamas after the October 7th attacks, instead they push Israel to surrender. Europe is historically tied to evils like the Holocaust, Nazism, Stalinism, and Marxism, now conquered by radical Islamists through open borders. The Biden administration, Democrats, left-wing forces in media/academia, and isolationists undermined Israel, who could have ended the war sooner without interference. What's happening in Gaza is that people are going without food. Why? Israel isn't starving them. This is a last desperate move by Hamas to save itself by slaughtering its own people. Later, the Allied bombing of Dresden in February 1945 was a terror campaign targeting civilians in a non-military city, resulting in massive casualties via firestorms from British and U.S. air raids. The modern hypocrisy from U.K. and French leaders, who pressure Israel over Gaza—blaming it for starvation caused by Hamas, demanding ceasefires, and threatening Palestinian state recognition—while ignoring their own countries' declines due to open borders and radical Islamists, and applying impossible standards to Israel that no nation, including the U.S, would accept for itself. Zohran Mamdani recently returned from a lavish, expensive wedding in Uganda featuring a walled estate and armed guards, funded by capitalists rather than the government. He portrays himself as the victim while yelling at Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. Don't believe a word Mamdani says, he would defund the police and disarm the citizen. The 2020 U.S. Census contained significant errors, overcounting populations in blue states, while undercounting in red states leading to misallocated congressional seats that favored Democrats and cost Republicans about five seats. This widened Trump's Electoral College victory margin and tightened House control more than warranted. In response, Texas Republicans are holding a special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, potentially gaining up to five more GOP seats in the 2026 midterms. The move echoes a 2003 gerrymander, with Democrats decrying it as hypocritical given their own history of similar tactics in blue states, but it's necessary since Democrats don't play fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, Zohran Mamdani recently returned from a lavish, expensive wedding in Uganda featuring a walled estate and armed guards, funded by capitalists rather than the government. He portrays himself as the victim while yelling at Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. Don't believe a word Mamdani says, he would defund the police and disarm the citizen. Rep Mike Lawler calls in to discuss limousine liberal, trust fund baby Mamdani. Lawler warns that Mamdani becoming mayor of New York City would undermine safety and well-being, harming the city and country.  Later, in On Power there were early debates among Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson on interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Despite Hamilton's role in authoring the Federalist Papers to promote ratification and his advocacy for a strong national government, he proposed ideas like lifetime Senate and presidential terms, which were rejected. Afterward, David Friedman joins the show to express alarm at the unprecedented levels of anti-Semitism and hatred toward Israel, which is worsening monthly and fueled by media misinformation, such as the New York Times falsely portraying a congenitally ill child as starving due to Israel. Also, recognizing Palestine as a state incentivizes Hamas to continue without concessions, making hostage releases harder despite pleas from families. Finally, Steve Hilton calls in to discuss his run for California Governor and Kamala Harris' announcement that she won't run for Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices