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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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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

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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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52:16

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

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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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51:53

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

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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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52:39

Hour 1: Sophomoric Lunacy | 11-06-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

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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198:35

The Great NYC Exodus Forecast | 11-05-25

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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

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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

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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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52:42

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

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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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51:57

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

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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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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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52:01

Hour 4: The Curse of Being Mayor | 11-04-25

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2025/11/04

This episode of The Other Side of Midnight hits the airwaves just as the polls open for one of the most closely watched elections in American history. Lionel delivers provocative, entertaining, and informative political discourse, drawing on common sense rather than strict party lines. Lionel and his callers debate the high-stakes strategy of voting to "block evil" by choosing the lesser of two candidates in the race against the scrutinized, allegedly socialist Mamdani. The discussion dissects the

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50:27

Hour 3: The Fight For Something Party | 11-04-25

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2025/11/04

Lionel tears into the bizarre dynamics of New York politics, asking if anyone can make a new observation in a world where voters must "hold your nose and vote". Lionel explores the tight mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, dissecting Cuomo's independent bid and his party. Lionel analyzes the political calculation to stop Mamdani, debates if DEI is officially "D E A D", and examines the ego-driven motives behind running for public office. Plus, Lionel gives sharp, legal truth bombs

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52:23

Hour 2: It’s Math, My Friends | 11-04-25

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2025/11/04

Lionel dives into the crucial New York City mayoral election, arguing that politics is about math, not feelings. Lionel passionately explains why the beloved underdog candidate, Curtis Sliwa, must be abandoned, as a "protest vote" will only hand victory to the radicals. Hear the exasperated case for why Andrew Cuomo, despite any personal grudges, is the only candidate with the resolve and experience to keep New York from sliding backward. This race is not about personalities, it's about survival,

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52:14

Hour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25

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2025/11/04

This episode cuts through the noise of an election locked in a "circular time pattern", where the same arguments repeat endlessly. The stakes in New York City are monumentally high. Lionel insists that the entire race boils down to one simple thing: keeping Mamdani out of office. With polls indicating a dead heat between Cuomo and Mamdani, every single vote matters. Lionel passionately argues that splitting the conservative vote by supporting Curtis will cause the city to fall into the hands of a

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199:02

Voting Is Hard: Call a Psephologist | 11-03-25

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2025/11/03

This episode dives into Election Eve pandemonium, focusing on the contentious New York race involving Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and Zohran Mamdani. Lionel argues intensely that only Cuomo is mathematically viable to stop Mamdani, whom he views as a "sock puppet" and a "dangerous ideologue" pushing radical promises like defunding the NYPD and "free buses". The conversation dissects pervasive voter ignorance, the threat of a "shadow government" allowing unchecked Artificial Intelligence (AI) to

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52:12

Hour 3: The Cult of the Ubiquitous Bot | 11-03-25

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2025/11/03

Lionel breaks down the proper, foundational role of government—from police and military to Social Security and sanitation—while exposing why current "iterations of government" fail their citizens. We dive deep into operational failures, including the bureaucratic hoops of securing food stamps using the "magic word" ATC, and the reality of transportation where people ignore paying for "free buses". The stakes are high: when the government stops feeding people, desperation becomes the law and morality

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52:44

Hour 4: The Y Chromosome Candidate| 11-03-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel ·

2025/11/03

Lionel dissects the bitter enmity between candidates Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo, and the perceived "existential threat" of Zohran Mamdani, who promises "unicorns and puppy dogs" alongside free buses and healthcare. The discussion pivots between intense electoral analysis, the relitigation of Cuomo's past controversies regarding nursing homes and his resignation, and essential threats like AI. Featuring incredible listener calls, including a jaw-dropping interview with a retired NYPD officer who

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52:32

Hour 2: The Real Voter Motivation | 11-02-25

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2025/11/03

Lionel tears into the radical policy proposals (like defunding the NYPD, closing Rikers, and implementing free buses) that define a candidate as either a "visionary progressive or a dangerous ideologue". We reveal the fear of a "shadow government, globalist government to destroy everything that is ours" and dissect how cultural anxiety—from seeing "veils and headscarves" to the alleged shift from assimilation to "replacement"—is shattering voters' identities. Lionel explores the dangerous political

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52:06

Hour 1: Cuomo, Curtis, and the Sock Puppet 11-03-25

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2025/11/03

Lionel does a deep dive into the political landscape on election eve. Lionel tackles the impending outcome of a highly contentious race, lamenting the pervasive ignorance and complete distraction from reality displayed by many voters. The core discussion centers on the New York election involving Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and Zohran Mamdani. Lionel stresses the urgency of the situation, arguing that the "threat that is posed by Mamdani is so great nothing matters". Despite respecting Curtis,

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