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The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling airs weeknights from 1AM to 5AM on 77 WABC, turning late-night radio into a dynamic, interactive experience for listeners nationwide. A veteran broadcaster with decades behind the microphone, Walter Sterling delivers a unique mix of storytelling, cultural insight, and offbeat perspective that sets him apart from traditional talk radio. With a conversational, relatable style, he connects national topics to everyday life while keeping the show

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52:18

Hour 4: Hippie Dippy Cosmic Goo | 01-14-26

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2026/01/14

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a dive into the ultimate questions of existence, stripping away the "hippie dippy" nonsense to get to the core of critical thinking. Lionel challenges the "long gradual ladder" of evolution with the sudden complexity of the Cambrian explosion and the "irreducible complexity" of biological machines. From debating "Christian by birth" labels to analyzing the "God gene" and the passing of Dilbert creator Scott Adams, no topic is off-limits. Whether

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52:18

Hour 3: The Jersey Devil | 01-14-26

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2026/01/14

Lionel dissects the origins of the Jersey Devil, tracing the legend back to Mother Leeds and a feud with Benjamin Franklin. The conversation shifts to the philosophy of belief, challenging callers on how they distinguish between cryptids like Bigfoot, the "Shadow Man," and religious figures. From the logistics of Noah’s Ark to the Cambrian explosion, Lionel debates creationism versus evolution, mocks the "watchmaker" argument, and wonders how you would explain a Bic lighter to a caveman. Learn more

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52:06

Hour 2: Sasquatch in the Suburbs | 01-14-26

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2026/01/14

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he ventures into the deep woods of the Hudson Valley to confront the age-old mystery of Bigfoot. Drawing on reports from local researcher Gail Batty—who claims these creatures are interdimensional, camouflaged, and living among us—Lionel challenges the skeptics who demand high-definition photographic evidence while blindly accepting other unproven beliefs like religion. From tales of "banshee" screams and dumpster-diving cryptids to the psychology of

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52:19

Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 01-14-26

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2026/01/14

Join Lionel and Lynn Shaw for a fiery "Warrior Wednesday" as they declare war on Big Tech’s exploitation of children, equating current trends to a modern version of child sacrifice. They break down Australia's groundbreaking decision to ban social media for anyone under 16—making them the first country to define the "digital adult"—and ask why the U.S. is lagging behind nations like France and Brazil. From the hidden predators on Roblox to AI chatbots that deny reality, Lynn exposes the digital

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192:39

DARPA, DNA and Divine Intuition | 01-13-26

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2026/01/13

Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight for a chaotic journey through the forbidden and the bizarre, covering "stuff that is not allowed to be talked about during the day". Lionel tackles everything from the terrifying genius of DARPA’s "Active Denial System" and the theory that fiber optics are reverse-engineered alien tech to the CIA’s classified remote viewing programs and the weaponization of psychic spies. Lionel dissects the psychology of boredom, argues that romantic love is essentially

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Hour 4: Betting on Astrology | 01-13-26

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2026/01/13

In this eclectic hour of The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel argues that romantic love is essentially a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, citing neurological studies where magnetic stimulation triggered feelings of intense romance. He explores the inexplicable nature of intuition, asking why Saturdays "look different" and how babies and animals sense vibrations. The conversation shifts to the ethics of using technology to artificially manufacture faith or erase traumatic memories before

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51:46

Hour 3: Spies, Lies, and Third Eyes | 01-13-26

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2026/01/13

Lionel dives into the mysterious world of the paranormal, questioning whether psychic abilities are genuine phenomena or just "cold reading" parlor tricks designed to comfort us. From the CIA’s classified "Stargate" program and the weaponization of remote viewing during the Cold War to listeners finding lost dogs via clairvoyants, this episode explores the strange intersection of government intelligence and the inexplicable. Join the conversation as Lionel dissects astrology, exposes the tricks of

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52:05

Hour 2: Bored by the Mothership | 01-13-26

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2026/01/13

Join Lionel as he sucks the marrow out of a boring news cycle, arguing that the media has left us with nothing but dry bones. Lionel pivots to the stories that actually matter: "firefly" codes from advanced civilizations, the potential for an alien reveal at the 2026 World Cup, and why humanity would probably be too bored to notice a spaceship landing. From the nuances of operant conditioning to the history of the CIA’s "Stargate" remote viewing program, Lionel takes listeners on a wild ride through

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52:08

Hour 1: Aliens Gave Us Fiber Optics | 01-13-26

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2026/01/13

Lionel explores the terrifying genius of DARPA and the "Active Denial System," a directed energy weapon designed to make crowds feel like they are burning alive without leaving a mark. The conversation shifts from weather control and tectonic weapons to the potential of reverse-engineering alien technology like transistors and fiber optics. Lionel also debates the future of telepathy versus texting and warns of a world where genetic targeting could weaponize DNA against specific groups. It is an

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196:06

Stand Your Ground, Lose Your Lapel Pin | 01-12-26

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2026/01/12

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel is an unfiltered dive into the "dirty, vile, and scabrous" oddities of human behavior. Eschewing mainstream media's "lazy" habits, Lionel provides sharp analysis on everything from NYPD OnlyFans scandals and biblical sins to the nuances of self-defense law and high-speed chases. It is a masterclass in "talk radio glory" for listeners tired of "pajama culture" and ready to tackle the hardest questions of law, morality, and society. Learn more about your ad

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52:14

Hour 4: Sodom: A Case of Bad Hospitality | 01-12-26

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2026/01/12

Dive into the "dirty, the vile," and the "scabrous" with The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel explores the oddities of human behavior during the earliest hours of the morning. Lionel tackles everything from an NYPD officer’s OnlyFans controversy to a deep dive into the biblical origins of "spilling seed" and the real sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. Watch as Lionel orchestrates a "talk radio glory" moment by pranking a guest about pollinator-friendly photovoltaics with questions about Schrödinger’s

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51:57

Hour 3: Jussie’s Midnight Subway Craving | 01-12-26

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2026/01/12

Dive into The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where the "best questions are the hardest questions". Lionel explores the provocative "million-dollar question" of rioting currency—examining why certain tragedies spark national unrest while others are met with silence. Lionel and his callers dissect the legal and moral minefields of self-defense, from the Castle Doctrine and "Stand Your Ground" laws to the grim realities of "shooting to kill". Between skepticism of media narratives like the Jussie

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51:05

Hour 2: Only Fans and Only Fines | 01-12-26

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2026/01/12

Step into the unfiltered world of Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight, where the First Amendment is king and no topic is too controversial. Lionel tackles the modern collision of law enforcement and adult content, examining the legal fallout for officers with OnlyFans accounts and the historical precedent of "modeling" cops. Lionel provides a raw look at police use of force, the nuances of civil law, and the stark disparities in public reactions to shootings. Mixed with hilarious, high-stakes

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51:21

Hour 1: Professionalism in a Patrol Car | 01-12-26

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2026/01/12

Eschewing the "lazy" habits of mainstream news that rely on repeating "B-roll" clips and mindless overreactions, Lionel provides sharp, critical analysis on everything from the legal nuances of high-speed SUV chases to the "overrated" legacy of the Grateful Dead. Whether he is dissecting the latest NYPD OnlyFans scandal, debating the presence of women in the military, or mocking the "pajama culture" of a youth obsessed with lapel pins, no topic is too controversial or too small for his scrutiny. It

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Stolen Valor & Stolen Logic | 01-09-26

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2026/01/09

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel hosts Ventilation Friday, a high-voltage masterclass in issue analysis and social critique. From debunking "sovereign citizen" logic and dissecting high-profile shooting ballistics to mocking viral "Karens" and bad 1960s puppet shows, no narrative is safe from Lionel’s "pedantic" precision. Whether he’s recounting his days as a prosecutor, explaining why a car is legally a weapon, or dismantling the misuse of political labels, Lionel cuts through

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Hour 4: The Bartender at the Police Academy | 01-09-26

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2026/01/09

Lionel invites listeners into an "underground cult" of guilty pleasures, dissecting everything from bad 1960s puppet shows to the viral lunacy of "Karens" and "sovereign citizens" getting arrested on YouTube. It is a high-energy "Ventilation Friday" session where Lionel explores the bizarre intersection of police bodycam footage, courtroom drama involving unbelievable evidence tapes, and the hypnotic world of unintentional ASMR. Whether he is debating the logic of people who claim they are

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52:03

Hour 3: The Nomenclature Ninja | 01-09-26

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2026/01/09

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel invites you into a world where words matter and narratives are dismantled with "pedantic" precision. Lionel cuts through the noise of "moral binaries," challenging listeners to define the terms they use—whether discussing civil war, fascism, or international power grabs. It is a space for "Ventilation Friday," where everything from the ballistics of high-profile shootings to the ruthless soap operas of media figures is fair game. Informative,

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Hour 2: Flashlights of Justice | 01-09-26

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2026/01/09

Strap in for The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where Ventilation Friday meets deep legal dives and sharp-tongued social critique. From the tactical reality of police flashlights to the argument that fentanyl trafficking is crime, not terrorism, Lionel challenges callers to sharpen their logic and their dictionaries. Whether he is debunking "sovereign citizen" myths about "traveling" or dissecting the misuse of political labels like "socialist," Lionel provides an entertaining masterclass in

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52:31

Hour 1: Talk Radio’s Stolen Valor | 01-09-26

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2026/01/09

It’s Ventilation Friday on The Other Side of Midnight, and Lionel is letting the anger flow. Lionel dives into the world of stolen valor and how to validate a Navy Seal, critiques the lack of accountability in talk radio compared to sports broadcasting, and provides a blistering legal analysis of the recent ICE shooting in Minnesota. From debunking "sovereign citizen" logic to explaining why a car is legally a weapon, Lionel takes callers through a high-voltage masterclass in issue analysis. Strap

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197:58

Swallowed by the Grand Jury | 01-08-26

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2026/01/08

Lionel shares his perspective as a veteran prosecutor and licensed attorney since 1983, to create an unfiltered breakdown of the legal world. This isn't your average cable news spin; Lionel uses the IRAC method to dissect high-stakes cases like ICE agent shootings and the George Floyd trial, exposing "18-karat lunacy" in politics and the media along the way. From the "seesaw" of burden of proof to the hilarity of misunderstood court pleas and the importance of a professional obituary photo, get

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