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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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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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51:43

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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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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52:36

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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52:16

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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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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198:45

Ban the Smartphone, Save the Child | 10-15-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/15

It’s Warrior Wednesday, and host Lionel and Lynn Shaw are sounding the alarm on the urgent youth mental health crisis. They expose how social media devices are "an onboard computer and portal to predation", detailing the legislative fight for KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act) and the alarming dangers of AI chatbots linked to self-harm. Then, Lionel declares a global war on speech, passionately defending complete, unfettered free expression where "everything and anything goes". Hear his take on Australia

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52:23

Hour 4: From Oxy to AA | 10-15-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/15

Lionel kicks off the hour by scrutinizing Dram Shop legislation and litigation. Lionel questions the burden placed on bartenders and establishments, which can be held legally liable for damages if they over-serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons or minors who later cause harm. The conversation then transitions to a fascinating and deeply personal segment on addiction and recovery. Lionel speaks with two remarkable callers: Kevin, a recovering addict 15 years sober, who discusses his downward

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52:20

Hour 3: Putin, Potholes, and the Magic Bullet | 10-15-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/15

Join Lionel as he rambles psychotically through the biggest mysteries and political failures of the day. This episode unpacks Vladimir Putin’s motives regarding Ukraine and his offer to release a 350-page document on the JFK assassination. Lionel argues that the system is designed like a "hall of mirrors", ensuring the truth behind the Kennedy killing—including the missing brain and the bullet hole in the windshield—remains permanently off-limits. Hear critiques of "crettonous" media figures like

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52:23

Hour 2: Everything and Anything Goes (Seriously) |...

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/15

Lionel declares there is a global war on speech, passionately arguing for complete and unfettered free expression where "everything and anything goes". This hour, Lionel slams Australia for using a "character test" to ban outspoken conservative commentator Candace Owens, arguing the move signals that free speech ends where offense begins. Hear the host dissect the ruling that banned Owens because her ideas might cause "discomfort" or stir up community discord, not violence or security threats

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52:11

Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 10-15-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/15

This episode of "The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel" focuses on Warrior Wednesday as Lionel and his beloved wife, Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors, tackle the urgent youth mental health crisis. Lynn Shaw sounds the alarm on the well-documented youth mental health crisis in the U.S., which coincides with the rise of social media among children. The discussion reveals that these devices are not mere phones but are "an onboard computer and portal to predation". Lynn highlights the crucial bipartisan

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197:13

The Realm of the Condemned | 10-14-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/14

Lionel discusses the importance of critical thinking when discussing the Middle East, the untimely death of Mitt Romney's sister-and-law and the nature of conspiracies. Lionel later talks about political voting blocks and how they might play into the victor of the race for mayor of New York City. He also talks about switching subjects, laughter and more. Lionel starts the third hour talking about the death of Ellen Greenberg that was ruled a suicide despite multiple wounds. He also gets into the

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51:58

Hour 4: Hail Satan | 10-14-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/14

Lionel wraps up the show talking about demonic influence and Satanism. He talks about how religions view evil and to a priest about Catholicism in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:09

Hour 3: We're Losing It | 10-14-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/14

Lionel starts the third hour talking about the death of Ellen Greenberg that was ruled a suicide despite multiple wounds. He later gets into the unravelling of American culture and the impact because of immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:33

Hour 2: The Jets Should Just Quit | 10-14-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/14

Lionel talks about political voting blocks and how they might play into the victor of the race for mayor of New York City. He also talks about switching subjects, laughter and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:34

Hour 1: Low-Hanging Fruit Salad | 10-14-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/10/14

Lionel discusses the importance of critical thinking when discussing the Middle East, the untimely death of Mitt Romney's sister-and-law and the nature of conspiracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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