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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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199:15

The Laziest Way To Lose An Election | 10-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/21

Lionel strips away noble illusions to deliver the brutally honest doctrine of politics as a "blood sport," where states and politicians act primarily out of self-interest, power, and survival. Dive deep into the dysfunctional New York City mayoral race featuring Cuomo, Mamdani, and "Caped Crusader" Curtis. Lionel dissects the strategic dilemma of whether Curtis acts as a "spoiler" guaranteeing a victory for Mamdani, potentially requiring supporters to "hold your nose and vote for Cuomo". Beyond the

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52:33

Hour 4: Your Vehicle Of Intellectual Locomotion |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/21

Lionel dives deep into the high-stakes political drama, analyzing candidate Curtis's campaign strategy and debating the necessity of achieving a guaranteed "viral moment" (like pulling up his shirt to show off scars). Callers challenge election numbers and the significance of political labels, while others voice concerns about rich individuals leaving New York. Beyond politics, the discussion plunges into profound philosophical depths: Is all human action, including voting, predetermined by biology

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52:33

Hour 1: Anarchy, Hierarchy, and No 911 | 10-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/21

Are you ready for the greatest gift of all time? This episode strips away noble-sounding illusions to give you the brutally honest doctrine of Political Realism. Learn to understand politics—especially in the international and local arenas—as it actually is, not as you wish it should be. Discover why states, nations, and politicians act primarily out of self-interest, power, and survival, treating politics as a "blood sport" where morality is optional. Lionel applies this strategy-first perspective

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52:37

Hour 2: What Kind of Cancer Would You Pick? | 10-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/21

Lionel opens the lines to "the congregation," the backbone of talk radio, fielding calls from new callers, the barely decipherable, and those with unique points of view. This episode features intense debate over a critical election involving Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Discussion centers on whether Curtis should practice the "discipline" of stepping aside to save the city from Mamdani's vision—a move that would require supporters to "hold your nose and vote for Cuomo". Plus, learn

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52:05

Hour 3: Lifesavers, Bravest, Strongest | 10-21-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/21

Lionel dives into the essential absurdity of New York City life, discussing everything from unexpected explosions and flying manhole covers to the true meaning of a "New York second"—the time between a traffic light turning green and the subsequent honk. Get ready for robust discussion on the city's terrible cabs and traffic woes. On the political front, Lionel and his callers dissect the dysfunctional mayoral race, examining the strategic dilemma of candidate Curtis and the argument that he acts as

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197:30

The Visceral Strategy Spanking | 10-20-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/20

Lionel delivers a verbal spanking to political strategists, explaining why strategy demands choosing "amputation" over "death" in the brutal New York City election. Discover the cold, brutal reality of "how the game works" and why politics is visceral—not about facts. We dissect the terrifying new political landscape: from organized urban unrest based on "war game framing" by globalist entities, to the immediate risk posed by the emergency merger of trans activism and Antifa, dubbed "Trantifa"

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51:51

Hour 4: No Worries, Just Say 'Bruh' | 10-20-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/20

Lionel tackles the digital decline, starting with a deep dive into the disturbing scandal involving leaked group chats from the Young Republican National Federation, revealing thousands of pages of offensive content, including racist slurs, anti-Semitic references, and praise for Hitler. Beyond politics, Lionel takes aim at the captivity of modern technology, issuing stern warnings to young people: never post photos of your baby, never send a selfie (especially not one with "duck lips" in the

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51:42

Hour 3: The Coloring Book Defense | 10-20-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/20

Lionel breaks down the stunning 18-count felony indictment against John Bolton under the Espionage Act for allegedly mishandling classified information via a personal AOL account. Lionel dissects Bolton's "First Amendment" defense and explains the difference between malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and "lawfare". Plus, sharp commentary on the controversy surrounding presidential pardons, the debate over whether a recent election victory was a "mandate", and the hilarious, bizarre defenses

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51:45

Hour 2: Stitches, Sutures, and Sedition | 10-20-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/20

Lionel dissects the terrifying new political landscape, arguing that orchestrated urban unrest, like the "No Kings, No Brains" protests, are not organic but rather meticulously organized, paid for, and arranged by globalist entities using agents provocateurs and "war game framing". Lionel explore the emergency merger of trans activism and Antifa, dubbed "Trantifa," and warn of the immediate risk of escalation leading to a national flash point. Why does the Right rely on just "being right" while the

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52:44

Hour 1: The Horror of the Undecideds | 10-20-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/20

Lionel plunges into the brutal strategy—or utter lack thereof—driving the current New York City election. Lionel debunks the notion that politics is about facts, declaring, "It's visceral... facts mean nothing to you". He uses a stark, sometimes terrible, analogy involving amputation and death to illustrate the choices: Voting for Mamdani is "death," while sacrificing Curtis Sliwa's candidacy ("amputation") is the only viable path to survival against certain electoral doom. Lionel confronts callers

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197:28

Ego, Power, and the Surgery Smells | 10-17-2025

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/17

Lionel eviscerates the concept of the American political "debate," rejecting the recent candidate event involving Sliwa, Cuomo, and Mamdani "Kabuki theater" and a "complete and total waste of absolute time". He exposes the media for "blatantly obvious" bias and reveals the true motivations driving political races: ego, power, fame, and money. Dive deep into political chaos, dissecting controversial proposals like "free buses" and defunding the police, and exploring what Curtis Sliwa must do next to

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51:54

Hour 4: 82 & A Whippersnapper | 10-17-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/17

Lionel offers sharp commentary and deep dives into current events, including a detailed analysis of the latest mayoral debate but the show truly thrives on its unpredictable calls from listeners. In this episode, an 82-year-old breast cancer survivor shares her positive experience with surgery and great medical care, a conversation about unusual word pronunciation turns awkward, and the environment is discussed with a focus on systemic insecticides and their danger to bees. The hour culminates in a

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51:47

Hour 3: Bar Pizza and the Hyoid Bone | 10-17-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/17

Lionel dives deep into the post-debate landscape, dissecting what makes a moment "YouTube worthy", and marveling at the vital role of facial expression and tone in American Sign Language. We revisit legendary viral moments, like the BBC's "Wrong Guy" interview. The show also explores serious forensic questions surrounding high-profile cases, such as the Charlie Kirk autopsy and the evidence in the Epstein case, and delves into the surprising world of horrifying smells in surgery and at the medical

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51:43

Hour 2: Debate Or Debacle? | 10-17-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/17

Lionel tackles the "most fascinating subject": the perceived fixed nature of American politics and the deep connection felt by voters to candidate Curtis Sliwa. Lionel and his callers dissect a recent debate, deemed a "debacle" and a "televised insult to voters" Discussions range from the fear politicians have of a working-class populace connecting with the truth to opponent Zohran Mamdani's controversial proposals like "free buses" for driver safety and defunding the police. Listeners weigh in on

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Hour 1: The Kabuki Theater of Political Debate |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/17

Join Lionel as he eviscerates the concept of the American political "debate," rejecting the recent candidate event involving Curtis, Cuomo, and Z as a "weird passion play," "Kabuki theater," and "nonsense". Lionel argues that what viewers saw was merely a "scripted television event" and a "complete and total waste of absolute time". Lionel critiques the media, specifically Channel 4, for producing "lame nonsense" and being so "blatantly obvious" in their bias that they were "throwing everything

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197:45

Come On In To The White House Kitchen | 10-16-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/16

Lionel focuses heavily on the intersection of sports and politics, stressing the importance of accurate polling methodology through representative samples and demographic weighting. A significant portion of the episode involves a surgical critique of New York City politics, particularly the mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, with Lionel characterizing an interview with Mamdani as journalistic "malpractice" for allowing him to avoid key issues. Lionel also

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52:11

Hour 4: Elvis, Nixon, and the .45 | 10-16-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/16

Lionel guides listeners through the "last hour of today", delving into the "dark seeming underbelly of a society" during his overnight gig. Lionel offers insights into politics, discussing presidential aspirations—including his own fantasy of abusing the White House kitchen for sandwiches and taking a tour of the White House plates. He also recounts bizarre historical anecdotes, such as the time Richard Nixon impulsively visited protesters at the Lincoln Memorial and the detailed story of Elvis

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51:43

Hour 3: Bring Back Our Police | 10-16-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/16

Lionel sets the record straight on Donald Trump’s controversial 1989 Central Park jogger ad, contrasting the original plea for law enforcement with the "rewritten" narrative of "political storytelling". Then, a deep dive into the Supreme Court battle over race-based redistricting, dissecting the astonishing legal logic that compared racial gerrymandering to ADA ramps for the disabled. Plus, a look at NYC politics, the "juvenescent silly extremism" of a mayoral candidate, and a necessary detour into

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52:08

Hour 1: The MacCallum Milktoast Massacre | 10-16-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/16

Lionel dives deep into the messy intersection of sports and politics, criticizing those who dismiss polling because they "don't believe in polls" or have never been called for one. Learn the "magic of stats" behind accurate polling methodology, covering representative samples, demographic weighting, and how these statistical snapshots reveal political reality. The show delivers a surgical critique of New York City politics, analyzing mayoral candidates, including Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and

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52:16

Hour 2: The First Date Interview | 10-16-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/16

Lionel dissects the infamous interview with Zohran MaMdani labeling the soft questioning as journalistic "malpractice" for allowing him to "slither away" from key issues. The episode eviscerates Mamdani’s controversial stances on arresting Netanyahu and his use of "blanket language about justice" while ducking direct responsibility. The host zeroes in on the dangers of "Restorative Justice," an idea that sounds noble in theory but, in practice, becomes "offender centered". Lionel argues that this

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