Hochul's Political Tango, Mangione's Legal Limbo, and Kirk's Legacy | 09-16-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, News, Comedy

4.2 • 826 Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 144 minutes

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On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers a range of topics, beginning with Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor, which has sparked a strong backlash from Republicans, updates on major legal cases, including Luigi Mangione's trial for the murder of a healthcare CEO, which involves both state and federal charges and has drawn public support for some reason, the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk is discussed, detailing the suspect's background and the reactions from various political figures and the public, and commentary on the broader implications of these events on free speech and political discourse. Rich Lowry, Randy Fine, Bo Dietl, Bruce Blakeman, Arthur Aidala & Michael Goodwin join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's your buddy, Sid Rosenberg, and yeah, I'm famous. But guess what? So is my guy Mike. I love him and his son, Michael, at Genesis of Brooklyn. This is not your typical dealership. Trust me, I've been there. It's a gorgeous place. The service, legendary. Brooklyn Family Values, Baby, that's what I'm talking about. Free valet pickup up to 25 miles. Current year Genesis loaners. Three years of maintenance included, transparent, efficient, respectful, the best luxury service around.
0:27.3	Genesis of Brooklyn, these are my guys.
0:29.5	Mike and Mike, more luxury, less money.
0:33.3	This is Sid and Friends in the Morning.
0:36.1	Entertaining and informative. on the Red Apple Podcast Network.
0:42.1	We're done with Stern.
0:43.5	We're done with Colbert.
0:44.6	We're on to Sid Rosenberg.
0:45.9	This is what we want.
0:46.7	It's what the people want, Sid.
0:47.8	Come on.
0:48.5	Now to a surprise twist in the race for New York City mayor,
0:51.6	Governor Hohel with an endorsement for the frontrunner,
0:54.4	Zohran Mamdani. Christina Fan joins us now with more on the endorsement and what it means for the race.
1:00.5	Well, Cindy, the governor's endorsement comes after months of her distancing herself from the Democratic
1:06.4	Socialist. Governor Hokel says, although she and Mom Dani had some differences, she believes he is the best person for the job.
1:13.6	But critics are slamming her for flip-flopping on previous reservations about his policy.
1:19.6	A day after Governor Kathy Hokel endorsed Queen's Assembly mens or Mamdani for mayor, Republicans from New York to the White House are weighing in.
1:28.3	President Donald Trump taking to social media, writing in part, quote,
1:32.3	this is a rather shocking development and a very bad one for New York City.
1:37.3	How can such a thing happen?
1:39.3	Washington will be watching this situation very closely.
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