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The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

Bold. Unfiltered. Provocative. The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel dives headfirst into the stories shaping our world including politics law media and the shifting dynamics of American culture. Hosted by Emmy Award winning legal and media analyst Lionel the show challenges conventional narratives and explores the undercurrents of power and influence with fearless commentary and razor sharp wit. With decades of broadcasting experience and a loyal online following Lionel brings his signature style

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53:09

Hour 4: When AI Turns The Lights Off On Humanity |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/11

Lionel unleashes a full hour of end times energy as he breaks down why AI is not a tool but a runaway force that can shut down society without warning. He explains how machines can commit crimes without a trace, manipulate elections, wipe out jobs, rewrite morality, and create fake images so real that law, truth, and evidence collapse overnight. From child deep fakes to autonomous crime, from hacked minds to empty schools run by bots, Lionel warns that the real existential threat is not politics or

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53:08

Hour 3: Costco Chickens And Killer Code | 11-11-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/11

Lionel throws out the usual late night small talk and takes you straight into the deep end of the mind, the soul, and the machine. From the parietal lobe that quietly whispers I am here to the rise of artificial general intelligence that could erase jobs, history, and even the idea of human expertise, he asks what happens when our biology and our technology finally fuse. Along the way he compares Art Bell style UFO scares to the very real existential threat of AI, pokes fun at Costco chicken panic,

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53:09

Hour 2: The Rise of the Synthetic Soul | 11-11-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/11

Lionel goes deep into the frightening reality of artificial general intelligence, explaining how super intelligent systems, massive data centers, and transhuman upgrades could erase jobs, reshape human identity, and even challenge the idea of a soul. He links AGI to cloning ethics, cyber warfare, sensory machines, and the merging of humans with technology. Callers jump in with stories about NSA bunkers, classic sci fi warnings, and the growing power demands of AI. Lionel also breaks down the

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53:08

Hour 1: The Superintelligence Death Warrant | 11-11-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/11

Lionel opens Veterans Day with a salute to those who served, then explains why artificial general intelligence frightens him more than UFOs, chemtrails or any Art Bell topic ever could. He breaks down superintelligence, massive AI data centers, collapsing expertise, cloning ethics, transhumanism and whether a machine could ever have a soul. Callers jump in with questions about rogue computers, power-hungry server farms and the end of work, before the night veers into memories of classic concerts,

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203:06

The Shutdown Symphony | 11-10-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/10

Lionel navigates through a variety of topics including the potential conclusion of the government shutdown, the cultural impact of music legends like Jimi Hendrix, Chicago, and Billy Joel, as well as personal stories from listeners. The discussion shifts from the political landscape to the essence of music, touching on bands like Chicago, the Allman Brothers, and the phenomenon of live concerts. Personal anecdotes highlight experiences in Vietnam, the life of performers, and the appreciation of

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53:07

Hour 4: The Great American Setlist | 11-10-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/10

Lionel kicks off with word of a possible end to the shutdown and quickly disappears into a late night time machine of concerts, bands, and brass. Callers swap stories about Iron Butterfly droning through “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” for hours, the Concert for Bangladesh, Jethro Tull getting blown off the stage by Edgar Winter’s White Trash, the Allman Brothers opening for Mountain, and Chicago in their prime with no opening act and three-hour sets. The phones light up with memories of vanished venues,

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53:07

Hour 3: Compression Socks and Backwards Clocks |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/10

Lionel leans into true late night brain, riffing on aging, compression socks, weird medical tests, and the sudden obsession with blood pressure cuffs and digital scales. From there the phones light up with stories that make no sense, including a house full of clocks running backward after a power flicker and a caller who somehow works Neil Diamond into every conversation. The hour drifts into music memories, big horn bands, SCTV, Pat Cooper, classic concerts, and why vinyl, loud speakers, and real

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53:09

Hour 2: The Viciousness Deficit | 11-10-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/10

Lionel opens with Trump’s mass pardons of Giuliani, Eastman, Meadows, Jenna Ellis, and more, then asks why the right still refuses to be truly ruthless with its enemies. He talks about what real political housecleaning should look like, from George C. Marshall firing generals to the need to fire useless advisers and strategists today. A furious takedown of Nikki Glaser’s SNL monologue about Epstein and sex trafficking turns into a broader indictment of a rotten comedy culture, contrasted with

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52:11

Hour 1: The Zohran Derangement Syndrome | 11-10-25

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2025/11/10

Lionel exposes what he calls Zohran Derangement Syndrome, the habit of throwing labels at Zohran Mamdani instead of challenging his ideas with substance. He breaks down Mamdani’s feel good proposals like free buses, city run grocery stores, open ended sanctuary policies, and softer policing, and explains why these promises connect with young voters who are struggling with affordability and crime. Lionel argues that the right keeps losing because it refuses to persuade, refuses to offer clear

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198:46

Radical Agendas, Real Reality | 11-06-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/06

Get Over It: Politics Is Math, Not a Moral Lecture. Lionel dives headfirst into current political angst, urging everyone to officially "get over it," and arguing that the GOP has forgotten how to fight. This episode is a wake-up call to weaponize confidence and control the narrative, because "politics is math" and persuasion. We confront terrifying, big-picture topics that dominate the future: global war, AI governance, digital currencies (CBDCs), hydroimperialism, eugenics, and biological threats

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52:30

Hour 4: Trump Derangement Syndrome | 11-06-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/06

This episode tackles the overwhelming polarization surrounding former President Donald Trump. Lionel and his callers debate the core reasons behind the intense dislike and the fierce loyalty he inspires. Is Trump’s refusal to follow the established "script" for leaders and his immunity to social shame what infuriates the left? Or does the negative press—criticized as being 98% negative—distort his true character and frequent, unpublicized charitable acts? The discussion navigates tricky territory,

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52:39

Hour 1: Sophomoric Lunacy | 11-06-25

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2025/11/06

Lionel dives headfirst into the fascinating spectacle of current political hand-wringing and angst, urging everyone to officially "get over it". Lionel confronts the GOP's fatal weakness: it has forgotten how to fight, lacks any killer instinct, and suffers from incessant infighting. While others talk about old issues and labels that no longer resonate, Lionel pushes for clarity and inspiration to recruit the next generation.Stop talking to yourselves. The world is facing an existential threat

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51:53

Hour 2: The Search for the New Bench | 11-06-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/06

Join Lionel as he battles the proliferation of "misinformation, disinformation, [and] bad information," arguing against the very notion of who is authorized to define "truth". This episode dives deep into current events, exposing viral false reports (like a resurfaced flag desecration video falsely tied to a recent mayoral victor) and dissecting the far-reaching platform of Democratic Socialists of America. Lionel takes a firm stand against penalizing thought, expressing his strong disdain for

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52:16

Hour 3: Are We Mentally Ill or Just Gullible? | 11-06-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/06

This episode tackles the impossible question: How do we engage the next generation in politics? Lionel explores the structural squeeze facing young voters, discussing the insane costs of living, why housing prices are a "cosmic joke", their hatred of the 'you will rent everything and like it' model, and the looming threat of AI anxiety. We also dive deep into election controversies, analyzing whether Curtis was a spoiler against Cuomo and Mamdani, questioning the viability of promises like "free

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198:35

The Great NYC Exodus Forecast | 11-05-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/05

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel offers an entertaining and informative post-mortem on the shocking New York City mayoral election, dissecting Zohran Mamdani’s narrow 50.3% victory. Lionel demands an adult discussion, cutting past the histrionics and caterwauling to expose the real story: the collapse of the old Democratic order. We analyze how national progressive networks ‘engineered’ this win and why competence (Cuomo's 41.6%) "landed flat" against ideology and promises of "economic

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52:09

Hour 4: The Intellectual Laziness Epidemic | 11-05-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/05

Lionel dives into recent election chaos, discussing referendums against President Trump in New Jersey and Virginia, and analyzing the "ludicrous" outcome of local political dramas. Lionel dissects the dark arts of political strategy, expose the "intellectual laziness" surrounding misunderstood issues like Sharia law, and explore how politicians "sell a feeling" instead of facts. Join the conversation for an entertaining and informative hour that cuts through the circular nonsense.Learn more about

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52:19

Hour 3: The Conspiratorium Rises | 11-05-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/05

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel offers an entertaining and informative deep dive into the shocking aftermath of the Zohran Mamdani election victory. Lionel dissects the real untold story: Andrew Cuomo's fantastic, near-win, securing 41.6% of the vote against Mamdani's barely-there mandate of 50.4%.The episode predicts Mamdani's progressive promises (universal rent control, free buses, city-run groceries) are headed for a "head-on collision with fiscal gravity", leading to economic collapse

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51:57

Hour 2: Dreams vs. Drainage Pipes | 11-05-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/05

NYC just shook the corridors of power. Lionel dives deep into Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory, calling it the most consequential political upset in decades. Mamdani's rise, hailed by progressives, signals the collapse of the old Democratic order and a transformation in what voters believe government should be. We analyze why Andrew Cuomo’s competence and specifics "landed flat" against a movement propelled by ideology, dreams, and promises of free buses and "economic justice". Plus, listeners

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52:42

Hour 1: The Frankenstein Candidate | 11-05-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/05

This episode of The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel is an entertaining and informative post-mortem on the recent high-stakes New York City mayoral election. Get past the histrionics, the caterwauling, and the blubbering: Lionel demands an adult discussion about the facts and the future. We dissect the narrow 50.3% victory—did the winner just "squeak by," mandate or not?. The debate rages over whether opponent Curtis, the 8% candidate, truly affected the result, or if his role was "absolutely no

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196:33

Common Sense vs. The Column | 11-04-25

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2025/11/04

This episode of The Other Side Of Midnight cuts through the noise of an election locked in a "circular time pattern", arguing that the stakes in New York City are monumentally high. Lionel dives into the tight mayoral race between Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo and the allegedly socialist Zohran Mamdani, with polls indicating a dead heat. Hear the exasperated, common-sense case for why politics is about math, not feelings. Lionel passionately argues that supporting the "absolutely brilliant" underdog

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