Anthony D'Esposito | Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor | 12-19-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

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🗓️ 19 December 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor, calls into the program to discuss his appointment as the Inspector General for the Labor Department under President Trump, reflecting on his journey from growing up in a small Long Island village to serving in Congress and now his new role. He emphasizes his commitment to law enforcement and his plans to address waste, fraud, and abuse within the department. The discussion also touches on the support of Nassau County officials for law enforcement and contrasts it with areas that have been critical of police funding. The conversation concludes with mutual admiration and well-wishes for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:05.8	Staff Sergeant James Caldwell, who grew up in foster care himself, shares that while handing out gifts at a Toys for Tots distribution event,
0:12.7	a little girl looked up at him, reached into her bag, pulled out a stuffed animal, and said,
0:16.5	someone needs to make sure you get a toy too. That simple gesture embodies the heart of Marine Toys for Tots.
0:22.6	Ensuring every child, including those in foster care, experiences the kindness that can transform their future.
0:27.8	Visit Toysfor Tots.org today.
0:30.3	Do you know what you want for Christmas?
0:32.9	A cute toy.
0:34.1	No, I just want my family back.
0:36.3	That's what I want for Christmas.
0:38.2	We'll see what Santa can do, okay?
0:40.4	It's Christmas, so dear good share.
0:42.8	Merry Christmas.
0:44.0	Tis the season to watch Tully on Channel 4.
0:46.8	Stream now.
0:49.8	Former Congressman Anthony D. Esposito's a dear friend of mine.
0:53.5	Congratulations.
0:56.6	Finally, the Senate got off their asses and confirmed my dear friend as the general inspector for the Labor Department.
1:03.5	So, Mazel Tov, Anthony, a big morning for you.
1:07.6	Thank you, brother. And Mazeltov as well to Rabbi Yer Hupu Kplu. It was also confirmed last night. And I want to just start off if I can. I just want to say, listen, you know, seeing the other night you on stage of President Trump, and I mean this sincerely, I think you know how I feel about you. But to think that someone in this country who has
1:31.8	had ups and downs and you talk about them regularly and has battled some real bad things,
1:38.3	only in America and only under this commander in chief, could a guy be on stage with the President of the United States
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