Kimmel Controversy Sparks Political Maelstrom: From Kirk to NYC's Mayoral Race | 09-18-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, Comedy, News

4.2 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2025

⏱️ 147 minutes

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Summary

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid focuses on the indefinite suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following comments about Charlie Kirk, deemed offensive by Nexstar Media Group. The FCC Chairman suggested possible punitive measures, prompting Disney, owner of ABC, to pull Kimmel's show. This incident draws comparisons to CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show. Sid also covers President Trump's comments about labeling Antifa as a domestic terror organization and bringing legal action against agitators. Additionally, Rosenberg delves into the New York City mayoral race, with endorsements for Zohran Mamdani from top Democratic leaders and his campaign priorities like universal childcare. Mayor Eric Adams criticizes Mamdani's supporters for their negative rhetoric, linking it to recent political violence. Joshua Macciello, Jack Ciattarelli, Brilyn Hollyhand & Bill O'Reilly join Sid on this Friday-eve 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.
0:33.1	Sid and Friends in the morning.
0:35.9	Entertaining and informative. on the Red Apple Podcast Network.
0:41.9	We're done with Stern.
0:43.3	We're done with Colbert.
0:44.4	We're on to Sid Rosenberg.
0:45.7	This is what we want.
0:46.5	It's what the people want, Sid.
0:47.7	Come on.
0:48.7	King Entertainment News, late night host, Jimmy Kimmel, pulled off air indefinitely over comments he made about Charlie Kirk.
0:54.6	And the network's decision coming after the FCC chairman suggested he might take action against ABC.
1:00.1	Fox Eyes Linda Schmidt is live in the news room with the breaking developments. Big news, Linda.
1:04.0	Very big news. He is out indefinitely and it starts with tonight show. Now the move comes after
1:09.7	Next Star Media Group, which has TV stations and 32 markets across this country, said it will be replacing Kimmel's late night show on all of its stations that are affiliated with ABC.
1:21.6	Now, this all surrounds Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on Monday night, talking about the man charged with assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
1:31.3	Authorities have said 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah had become more politically radicalized
1:36.6	in that he has a romantic relationship with his roommate who is a man transitioning to a woman.
1:42.6	The alleged shooter's parents also saying their son's political beliefs had become more
1:47.0	left-leaning.
1:48.7	But Kimmel's monologue blamed MAGA.
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