Podcast appearances and mentions of Gracie Mansion

Nov. 10, 2025- Socialism is coming to the Gracie Mansion with the mayoral election of Zohran Mamdani, but could it ever become more widespread in New York. We consider the potential pitfalls of expansion with Ken Girardin, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the report "Socialism on the Hudson."

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On the eve of one of America's most pivotal elections, Rita Cosby details the urgent strategy to stop Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, who is described as a "rabid extremist" with anti-police and anti-Semitic views. With polls tightening—Cuomo is within four points of Mamdani—the high stakes are clear: Mamdani's win would be an "enormous disaster" and potentially "irreversible". Listen as the show reveals why Donald Trump and Elon Musk are demanding listeners vote for Andrew Cuomo—even urging Republicans to "hold your nose" and vote Democrat to ensure Mamdani does not reach Gracie Mansion. Featuring insights from Tony Carbonetti, former chief of staff for Rudy Giuliani, learn why voting for third-place candidate Curtis Sliwa is considered a wasted vote and why this election is a referendum against anti-capitalist and anti-American values. The city that is the capital of the capitalist society must say NO to socialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe LaBranche and Derek Drescher join Zac Amico and they discuss Zac wanting to return to nicotine, Derek's sleep training, Chloe's return to NYC, BOGO meals on Uber Eats and GrubHub, Charlie Sheen allegations, Trump not wanting cats at Gracie Mansion, the Staten Island teen who put his mom's boyfriend in a blender, serial killers being portrayed on the big screen and so much more!(Air Date: October 27th, 2025)Support our sponsors!SmallBatchCigar.com - Use promo code: GAS10 for 10% off plus 5% bonus points!IndaCloud - If you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code ZOO at https://inda.shop/ZOO #indacloudpodMando - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ZOO at https://shopmando.com! #mandopodZac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Chloe LaBrancheTwitter: https://twitter.com/chloelabrancheInstagram: https://instagram.com/chloelabrancheYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChloeLaBrancheDerek DrescherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescherZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With just one week until Election Day in New York City, we're reflecting on the past and future of the Democratic Party, Gracie Mansion, and the political home of mayoral hopeful, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is a Democratic Socialist, having campaigned alongside and accepted donations from members of the Democratic Socialists of America, a group with […]

With just one week until Election Day in New York City, we're reflecting on the past and future of the Democratic Party, Gracie Mansion, and the political home of mayoral hopeful, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is a Democratic Socialist, having campaigned alongside and accepted donations from members of the Democratic Socialists of America, a group with a clear, parasitic strategy towards the Democratic establishment and post-colonial West. What does this mean for our political parties? If successful, what does it mean for New York? And for our country? James Kirchick is a journalist and the New York Times-bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington and The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age. A contributing opinion writer to the New York Times, a writer at large for Air Mail, and a contributor to the Axel Springer Global Reporters Project, he has reported from over 40 countries and his writing has appeared in many publications including the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

First: Global markets are on edge as the leaders of the world's two biggest economies prepare to meet face to face just hours from now. We have new details on the Trump-Xi summit that could contain or combust a crippling trade war.  Plus: Hurricane Melissa is still battering the Caribbean after tearing through communities in Jamaica and Cuba. CNN is live on the ground to show you the storm's heartbreaking trail of destruction.  And: Many fellow Republicans want the GOPcandidate for New York City mayor to drop out to prevent a Democratic Socialist from winning. Dana speaks with Curtis Sliwa about why he thinks he still has a path to Gracie Mansion.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barring an unfathomable election day surprise, the thirty-four-year-old Zohran Mamdani will be moving into New York City's Gracie Mansion in January. The Democratic Socialist has made extraordinary promises to the citizens of the nation's largest city, and it's about time to start weighing the implications. To that end, Henry sits down with E.J. McMahon of […]

Ernie in Northport, Long Island, NY, called Mark to mention how Curtis Sliwa is getting more democratic votes according to a new poll out. Lauren in New Jersey calls Mark to ask him if people would prefer cats in Gracie Mansion over a possible communist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie in Northport, Long Island, NY, called Mark to mention how Curtis Sliwa is getting more democratic votes according to a new poll out. Lauren in New Jersey calls Mark to ask him if people would prefer cats in Gracie Mansion over a possible communist.

Episode Notes Rob is back with Todd Liebenow of The Forgotten Filmcast as the Mayor redecorates Gracie Mansion with used tissues.

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is on location for the prelude to the parade of the year....the National Dominican Day Parade! This Dominican parade weekend she had the privilege of attending the Mayor's reception for Dominican Heritage at Gracie Mansion, where she conducted mini-interviews with founder of Dyckman Beer, Juan Camilo + Madrina and Padrino of this year's parade, Executive Producer and Partner of Freedom Studios, Meiling Macias-Toro and her husband, Rafael Toro who is the National Director of Public Relations for Goya Foods and more! The next day, she attended the #NatDDP Gala, where she got to chat with parade honorees, such as former guest of the podcast, #TheKidMero, +Deputy Mayor of Strategic Initiatives, Ana Almanzar + Concert Producer, Saucy and more! The National #DominicanDayParade is more than a parade—it's a movement. Your support fuels the 43rd celebration:

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

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

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in limbo, raising urgent questions: What does each side truly want from a ceasefire — and who gets to define its success? As families continue to plead for the return of all hostages, both living and deceased, international pressure mounts while domestic divisions intensify. We hear from Shosh Bedrosian of Israel TV (ILTV) and Eric Mandel of the Middle East Political Information Network to unpack the emotional, political and strategic stakes on the ground. Meanwhile, in New York, the mayoral race takes an unexpected turn as Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo launch independent campaigns, threatening to split Democrats' vote. At the same time,  Zohran Mamdani, an anti-Israel candidate, is buoyed by growing support. What does this reveal about the direction — and divisions — of New York's Democratic base? Douglas Murray, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, provides insights on the candidates and the future of New York's Democratic Party.

A shockwave rippled through New York politics this week as little-known 33-year old assemblyman Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, whose political lineage could not compete with his scandal-ridden tenure as governor, to win the Democratic primary nomination for the city's mayoral election. Mamdani mobilized a coalition of young voters, ethnic minorities and others behind a hard-left platform that called for even higher taxes than New Yorkers already pay and expanded government programs. He has voiced strong support for Palestinian causes and has called to “globalize the intifada” whatever that means. Meanwhile, current mayor Eric Adams plans to run as an independent as a way to head off the new young radical's path to Gracie Mansion. What does Mamdani's stunning success say about Democrats - in New York and in the country as a whole.  On this episode of Free Expression, Gerry Baker and political analyst Heather Mac Donald look at some of Mamdani's more radical views, break down just who voted for each candidate, and what the latest far left Democratic plans for a major city may do to New York's economy and financial sector.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With mere days to go before the Democratic primary, the campaign to be New York City's next mayor has at last become a riveting horse race. Did Brad Lander's arrest boost him into contention, or merely blunt Zohran Mamdani's momentum? Could the Times' unendorsement of Mamdani give Cuomo skeptics permission to vote for him? How much might all the uncertainty help Eric Adams in the general election? Katie Honan of THE CITY and Sahalie Donaldson of City & State join Bradley and Tom Allon for this highly spirited final installment (for now) of The Race to Gracie Mansion.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Substack. Our interview with Zohran Mamdani is relentless. Zohran—a politician running to be the next mayor of New York City—took time out of his extremely busy schedule to check in with us on the first suit he ever bought from an illegal street fair, reviewing the gametape from the first debate and the bars he left in the chamber, hilarious and pointed criticism of Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams, addressing NYC's affordability crisis plus we have some policy recommendations for him, he's not hiding a child, his coalition is a movement that will accept you with open arms, a quick game of choice rank voting some of the city's most iconic nuisances, assuming he wins will he stay in Queens or post up in Gracie Mansion, if he drops an inshallah you already know he's punting, a certain opponent's rumored nipple piercings and confirmed campaign finance missteps, knowing the difference between lecturing and listening is how you bring voters back into the tent, so-called radical ideas are actually necessary and achievable and he can back it up despite the criticisms of his lack of experience, a fair weather Knicks fan state of the union, as a rapper himself what MCs he thinks might make good mayors, our mutual friend Heems actually got him into politics, what his filmmaker mother thinks of his social media, even if you're running for office and you have no free time you still have the dulcet tones of Rae Sremmurd, unwinding with the other Mark Walberg on Temptation Island and much more on Zohran Memdani's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.

In the latest installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander lays out his "number one commitment" — moving the roughly 2,000 homeless people with serious mental illness off the streets and into housing with services. It sounds good, but how will that work in reality? Lander makes the case, as well as outlining major initiatives on affordable housing, childcare, transit reform and tech-enabled governance.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

In the latest installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion, Zellnor Myrie, New York State Senator from Brooklyn, explains how he'll handle the hard stuff as mayor, like build one million new housing units over the next decade. "We have to think big, we have to," says Myrie. "I'm just so frustrated we've shrunk as a city in imagination. You want to be a naysayer, you sit in the corner and be a naysayer."This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

In the latest installment of the Race to Gracie Mansion, Curtis Sliwa makes a full-throated case for rebuilding the NYPD and improving public safety by restoring qualified immunity and aggressively recruiting new officers. He blasts Cuomo for being "a faux tough guy," talks about how — even as a Republican — to stand up to Trump, and champions a new coalition of moderates and animal lovers.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

Next up on The Race to Gracie Mansion is Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, who shares his socialist vision for a fairer, faster, and more functional New York—starting with rent freezes, universal childcare, and fast, free buses. Real leadership, he argues, means empowering experts, not micromanaging. A reimagined, newly empowered public sector is key to the city's future if he becomes mayor. This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

In this new installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion, Bradley and Tom quiz investor and education reformer Whitney Tilson on his effort to position himself as the pro-growth, pro-business candidate. The best way to fix New York's affordability crisis, Tilson argues, is by making the city a place where private investment thrives. He promises to tackle housing, schools, and crime with pragmatic reforms—streamlining regulations, welcoming charter schools, and restoring public order—while standing up to entrenched political interests like unions and career politicians.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

"You're spending all this money," says mayoral candidate Michael Blake, "but you're not getting enough back." In the latest installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion, Firewall's co-production with City & State, the former NYS Assemblyman and DNC Vice Chair talks about helping New Yorkers make and keep more money, stopping Trump from meddling in city affairs, modernizing municipal services with AI, expanding humane mental health interventions, and fixing transit by recovering lost revenue and investing in automation.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

Jim Walden is next up on The Race to Gracie Mansion, Firewall and City & State's series on the 2025 New York City mayor's race. Walden, a litigator and ex-prosecutor, presents himself as an untainted centrist with an emphasis on competence, recruiting top talent and learning from data. He talks to Bradley and Tom about a revival of Broken Windows, getting serious about involuntary commitment, rehabbing NYCHA from the ground up, suing China over fentanyl smuggling, and setting up a truly independent corruption-busting agency.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

In this first installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion — a series of interviews with New York City mayoral hopefuls, co-produced by Firewall and City & State — Jessica Ramos, State Senator from Queens, lays out her vision for a more equitable, better-run city. She takes on police deployment, fair fares, Cuomo's comeback, and why she'll never promise childhood friends a job in her administration. This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his latest book Vote With Your Phone. ++LIVE SHOW: Join Bradley for a live Firewall recording at P&T Knitwear on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30PM. After his discussion with Spencer Greenberg, host of the Clearer Thinking podcast, Bradley will answer audience questions on-air. Space is limited. RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clearer-thinking-x-firewall-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1261541337099

A new poll reveals what New Yorkers really think about the state of the city—and the results might surprise you.Kicking off the Race to Gracie Mansion series, Bradley and guest co-host Tom Allon (City & State Publisher) break down the largest study of NYC voters in years with the people behind it: John Della Volpe (Founder & CEO, SocialSphere) and Jamie Rubin (Board Chair, NYCHA). As the 2025 mayoral race heats up, they take a closer look into what New Yorkers are actually saying about crime, affordability, quality of life, and more—and what it all means for the city's future.Subscribe to Firewall to catch every episode of The Road to Gracie Mansion, where we sit down with the leading mayoral candidates and cut through the noise. First episode drops March 27.The Landmark Study Reveals NYC Voters' Deep Concerns About City's Direction Ahead of 2025 Mayoral Election: https://www.jamesrubin.com/nyc-opinion-surveyThis episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

The staff writer Eric Lach joins the guest host Andrew Marantz to discuss the alleged quid pro quo between Mayor Eric Adams and President Donald Trump's Department of Justice. Plus, why the President keeps inserting himself into New York City politics and what to make of former Governor Andrew Cuomo's bid for Gracie Mansion. This week's reading: “Donald Trump's Golden Age of Bunk,” by Susan B. Glasser “Elon Musk Also Has a Problem with Wikipedia,” by Margaret Talbot “What Will Democratic Resistance Look Like?,” by Jay Caspian Kang “Trump's E.P.A. Seeks to Deny Science That Americans Discovered,” by Bill McKibben “Growing Up U.S.A.I.D.,” by Jon Lee Anderson “A Ukrainian Family's Three Years of War,” by Louisa Thomas  To discover more podcasts from The New Yorker, visit newyorker.com/podcasts. To send feedback on this episode, write to themail@newyorker.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mayor Eric Adams called out sick this week — spending much of his time holed up in Gracie Mansion. Aides said he was undergoing routine medical tests but details on his condition have been sparse. His absence sparked rumors of a possible resignation, which he vehemently denied when he emerged on Thursday for an event with the NYPD. The mayor's dramatic week comes as senior Justice Department officials have been discussing with federal prosecutors the possibility of dropping the corruption case against Adams. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, and political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss this unusual week for the mayor. After that, New Yorkers are already starting to feel the effects of the new administration in Washington. This week, the new secretary for homeland security, Kristi Noem, was in the Bronx, watching as federal agents arrested who they said was the leader of a vicious Venezuelan gang. Meanwhile, there may be other Trump effects — like potentially withdrawing federal approval of congestion pricing. The ‘Off Topic' team looks at the immediate impact of Trump's second term on New York. Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com

Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor's historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams' indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor's historic residence, Gracie Mansion. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, “You've been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?” Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it stems from him being vocal “during the migrants and asylum seekers issue.” “The only consolation to this,” Adams continues, “is that mommy's not alive. I would not want my mother to watch me go through this.” Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

Gracie Mansion, the house of NYC Mayor Eric Adam's was robbed yesterday. Mark interviewed Pollster John McLaughlin: Mark and John talked about the World being excited that Trump will be back in office in less than a month. Trump was spot on when he knew the border would be a huge issue in the 2024 election.

Two people are dead, two children are safe, and three suspects are in custody after a violent attack in Michigan on New Year’s Day. A New York man is arrested after allegedly breaking into Gracie Mansion, the NYC mayor’s house. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a break-in at Gracie Mansion on New Year's Day. Starting February 1, NYC property owners and tenants can apply for e-bike charging stations to be installed on sidewalks outside their buildings. The National Weather Service is forecasting a windy week with dropping temperatures and possibly some snow. Plus, WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen speaks with acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse about how to stay healthy during the winter season.

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WABC Host Curtis Sliwa joins Sid live in-studio to discuss the Chanukah party at Gracie Mansion that Mayor Adams hosted, which Sid was not in attendance for, before he dives into the other local news of the day pertaining to the Mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Phil sits down with Hizzoner at the mayor's historic residence, Gracie Mansion. The conversation covers critical topics, including Mayor Adams' indictment, immigration challenges, and his efforts to address homelessness. In a candid exchange, McGraw asks Adams, “You've been indicted as a sitting mayor by a grand jury. Why do you think that happened?” Mayor Adams, replies that he believes it stems from him being vocal “during the migrants and asylum seekers issue.” “The only consolation to this,” Adams continues, “is that mommy's not alive. I would not want my mother to watch me go through this.” Thank you to our sponsors: Jase Medical: Jase: com | https://jase.com | Promo Code: PHIL Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Michaels: In stores and online at https://www.michaels.com/ 

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITBrace yourself for the latest jaw-dropping spectacle from New York City—the city where scandals are as common as yellow cabs. Picture this: a high-profile Hispanic Heritage event at Gracie Mansion spirals into chaos as two officials from the City Department of Corrections engage in a full-on, reality TV-worthy brawl. With Mayor Eric Adams already under the spotlight due to a hefty 57-page indictment, the chaos only adds fuel to the fire. And yet, amid the pandemonium, the mayor staunchly maintains his innocence, declaring he "didn't do a damn thing wrong." Can the city weather this storm of scandal and adversity, or is there more drama waiting in the wings?But that's not all—New York City is also grappling with a humanitarian crisis, as it scrambles to find 14,000 hotel rooms to shelter migrants through 2025. We unravel the complexity of this massive undertaking and the strain it places on the city's infrastructure and resources. From scuffles in Gracie Mansion to the pressing need for migrant accommodation, this episode peels back the layers on the multifaceted challenges confronting the city that never sleeps. Join us for a candid discussion on the events and decisions shaping New York's ever-turbulent political landscape. Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by @FuryanEnergySupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - Carol ReMarksX - Carol ReMarks Instagram - Carol.ReMarksFacebook Page - Carol ReMarks Blog

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, it all comes crashing down for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his administration, with the final chip falling in the form of last night's federal indictment of the Mayor at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan. With this unprecedented news hitting the wire late last night, Sid is joined by the biggest names who have the most information regarding the Mayor's indictment and what comes next for the embattled Adams. Brian Kilmeade, Curtis Sliwa, Alex Traiman, Frank Morano, Bill O'Reilly and Sal Greco join the program on this historic day of programming on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: John Jay Commissioned as first Chief JusticeOn September 26, 1789, John Jay was commissioned as the first Chief Justice of the United States, marking a pivotal moment in American legal history. Nominated by President George Washington and confirmed by the Senate, Jay's appointment came just months after the Judiciary Act of 1789 established the framework for the federal judiciary. As the leader of the newly formed Supreme Court, Jay faced the monumental task of defining the role of the judiciary in the young republic. He served from 1789 to 1795, during which time the Court heard few cases but laid foundational principles for its future authority.Jay's influence extended beyond the bench. He played a key role in shaping foreign policy, including negotiating the 1794 Jay Treaty with Great Britain. His tenure helped establish the Supreme Court as an independent branch of government, though the Court's full power would only be realized in later decades. Jay resigned from the Court in 1795 to become Governor of New York, but his legacy as the first Chief Justice remains integral to the evolution of the U.S. judiciary. His commission set a precedent for the development of a robust and coequal judiciary, a cornerstone of the American system of checks and balances.New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption probe, raising questions about his political future. The investigation, which began after an FBI raid on a campaign fundraiser's home, has expanded in recent months. Key members of Adams' administration, including his chief counsel and police commissioner, have resigned amid the scrutiny. The charges remain unclear, as the indictment is sealed. Investigations reportedly involve allegations that Adams' campaign accepted illegal donations tied to the Turkish government and pressured officials to approve permits despite safety concerns. Federal agents recently searched the mayor's official residence, Gracie Mansion.Adams, who has denied any wrongdoing, vows to remain in office and fight the charges. Calls for his resignation are growing, including from prominent figures like U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and mayoral challengers. The probes come as Adams seeks re-election and amid challenges like rising crime rates, absenteeism in schools, and the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City.NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted After Federal Corruption ProbeNew York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges | ReutersDonald Trump's legal team is appealing a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment related to his real estate dealings. The case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, resulted in a February 2024 ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron, who found Trump guilty of inflating his net worth to secure better loan terms. Trump was ordered to pay $454.2 million, which has since increased to $478.3 million due to interest. His lawyers argue that the financial statements submitted to banks understated his wealth and claim the case is politically motivated.James' office countered that the lawsuit's goal was to maintain the integrity of New York's commercial markets, and proof of financial losses by the banks was not required under the law. The judgment threatens Trump's business empire and includes a ban on him leading New York companies or seeking loans from state-registered banks. Trump has denied wrongdoing and posted a $175 million bond to prevent asset seizures while his appeal is pending. This case is one of several legal challenges he faces as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election.Trump to ask New York appeals court to toss nearly $500 mln civil fraud judgment | ReutersCalifornia has filed a landmark lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of misleading the public by promoting plastics as recyclable when few are. Filed on September 23, 2024, the case argues that ExxonMobil's actions fueled increased consumption of single-use plastics, worsening the global plastic pollution crisis. This case stands out by targeting the root of the problem—plastic producers—rather than downstream companies. It seeks a multibillion-dollar abatement fund for recycling education and other penalties. The lawsuit is part of a broader push for "extended producer responsibility," which holds manufacturers accountable for the environmental impacts of their products.Experts suggest the false advertising and unfair competition claims in the case have strong backing, but public nuisance claims could be tougher to prove. ExxonMobil is expected to argue that it didn't mislead consumers and that California's own recycling policies are at fault. This lawsuit may inspire other states, such as New York and Massachusetts, to file similar cases, depending on how California's case progresses. The case reflects a growing trend of states using the courts to address environmental concerns amid weakening federal regulations.California's ExxonMobil Suit Marks New Front in Plastics FightA federal court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must take action to address the risk that fluoride in drinking water poses to children's IQ. The case, decided by Judge Edward M. Chen in the Northern District of California, found that adding fluoride to water at the currently recommended level of 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L) could lower children's IQ, creating an "unreasonable risk" that requires a regulatory response. While the court did not conclude definitively that fluoridated water is harmful, it mandated that the EPA assess the risk and determine appropriate measures under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act amendments.The ruling follows a lawsuit from groups like Food & Water Watch and the Fluoride Action Network, who argued that fluoride's neurotoxic effects pose a public health danger. Scientific studies have shown a significant association between higher fluoride levels and decreased IQ in children. Judge Chen noted that the population exposed to fluoride in the U.S. is vast, including two million pregnant women and 300,000 formula-fed infants. Despite past recommendations to lower the maximum contaminant limit, the EPA has not yet revised its standards.The court's decision, which bypasses the EPA's earlier denials of citizen petitions, marks a historic moment in the long-standing debate over water fluoridation.EPA Must Reduce Fluoride's IQ Risks to Children, Court Says (1) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

According to NBC New York, the FBI searched Gracie Mansion, the residence of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, on Thursday morning. The FBI declined to comment, but Adams' attorney, Alex Spiro, called the operation a “spectacle,” noting that Adams was not arrested and is looking forward to his day in court. Federal charges against Adams are expected, potentially making him the first sitting NYC mayor to face prosecution, though the exact charges remain unclear. Adams denies any wrongdoing, calling the accusations false and politically motivated. He vowed to fight the allegations and stated he would not resign, insisting he could still lead the city. The search is part of ongoing investigations into Adams' fundraising and ties to Turkey, including potential improper contributions linked to his 2021 mayoral campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Berman and Michael Riedel speak with Joe Borelli about the indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Joe talks the federal government raiding Gracie Mansion and what a special election would look like if Adams were to resign.

This is your 12 p.m. All Local update on August 10, 2024. 

This is your afternoon All Local Update on August 10, 2024 with Mary-Lynn Buckley. 

Tanya Hansen has the morning's top stories from the WCBS newsroom. 

American taxpayers bailed out Citigroup, owners of Citibank, to the tune of $476.2 billion. This was the highest bailout by far for any bank during the 2008 Wall Street Crash, caused by Wall Street. Given the immense federal aid that saved Citibank, it should be no problem then for Citibank, built with the stolen wealth of slavery, to pay reparations, right?...Right?...   In this important discussion, David Montero, author of the new book The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations, shares the latest research on how reparations for slavery would boost America's economy, would further our collective healing, strengthen our democracy at a time of rampant and unchecked oligarchy, and force long overdue accountability. The movement for reparations has already begun, with important actions being taken by cities like Boston and New York.    Montero's book is an eye-opening walking tour of New York City that will give you an all new look at how the North profited from slavery while at the same time serving as a hotbed of abolition–a polarized America much like today, with the moneyed elites on the side of the fascist machinery of the South, as long as it made them money. Listen to this interview and share it with your activist groups to help the movement for reparations grow.    And in honor of Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old Air Force service member who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, with the last words “Free Palestine”, here is his final post on Facebook, written that day:    “Many of us like to ask ourselves, “What would I do if I was alive during slavery? Or the Jim Crow South? Or apartheid? What would I do if my country was committing genocide?”    The answer is, you're doing it. Right now.”   The Washington Post has a thoughtful write-up on Bushnell, featured in the show notes below. Bushnell is the second person to set themselves on fire in protest of Netanayahu's genocidal war, his latest destructive attempt to cling to power.  Show Notes:    The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-stolen-wealth-of-slavery-a-case-for-reparations-david-montero/20163861?ean=9780306827174   Citigroup Tops List of Banks Who Received Federal Aid https://www.cnbc.com/id/42099554   Alabama Supreme Court justice cites scripture 'nearly two dozen times' in ruling on embryos https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/alabama-supreme-court-justice-cites-scripture-nearly-two-dozen-times-in-ruling-on-embryos-204960325977   Airman who set self on fire grew up on religious compound, had anarchist past https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/26/israeli-embassy-airman-fire-death-gaza/   Reuters Investigation: More than 100 Political Elite Have Family Connections to Slavery  https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-slavery-lawmakers/   Opening Clip: Jack Posobiec https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1760780642671845629?t=ST2p12xndS77j8l5fK1E9Q&s=19   Clip: Steve Bannon at CPAC https://twitter.com/piyushmittal/status/1761666054902936048?t=I8clBBbzCvj07qquRxmqmA&s=19   Clip: Donald Trump at a Fox News Townhall: https://twitter.com/MaryLTrump/status/1760882903397830876?t=4aqtc89iRcFpq818M58g1w&s=19  

WABC Host Curtis Sliwa joins Sid in-studio to debrief the loud weekend that was for him outside of Gracie Mansion protesting the busloads of illegal migrants being shipped to various locations throughout the five boroughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps the eventful weekend that was in New York City regarding the violence that ensued outside Gracie Mansion yesterday as he continues to vehemently defend his colleague Curtis Sliwa and his movement against Mayor Adams' illegal migrants. Sid also welcomes back Larry Elder, who claims he was unfairly snubbed from appearing in last week's first GOP Presidential debate. In other news of the day, things boiled over in Staten Island regarding the influx of migrants as well, and more reaction pours in on the Donald Trump mugshot that released last week from the Fulton County jail where he was booked. Curtis Sliwa, Rich Lowry, Larry Elder, Bill O'Reilly and Joyce Kaufman join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal family is not happy that Meghan Markle's TV show Suites will be in reruns.. Mayor Eric Adams said he will not house illegals at Gracie Mansion. Doctors who have watched President Biden's gait say he should use a walker.

WABC Host Curtis Sliwa joins Sid in-studio to call New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bluff regarding his statement that he's looked into housing some migrants at his Gracie Mansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, golden skies drape the East Coast from the wildfires in Canada as New Yorkers are advised to stay inside due to the unsafe air quality. In other news of the day, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces his bid for President in 2024, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer elaborates on why he's going after Christopher Wray and the FBI for contempt of Congress, New York City Mayor Eric Adams boldly claims he's looked into housing some migrants at Gracie Mansion, and the PGA Tour swallows its pride with their surprising out-of-the-blue merger with the controversial LIV Golf League as well as the European Tour. Curtis Sliwa, Peter King, Nicole Malliotakis, Noam Laden, Gordon Chang, Elvis Duran and Samantha Zherka join the program, and make sure you don't miss out on the "Which Came First" Wednesday installment of The Peerless Boilers Sid's Take Trivia Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices