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Sid & Friends In The Morning

Norm Coleman | Former United States Senator from Minnesota | 08-29-25

Sid & Friends In The Morning

77 WABC

Sports, News, Comedy

4.2826 Ratings

🗓️ 29 August 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Norm Coleman, former United States Senator from Minnesota and Sid's first cousin, calls into the show to touch upon the tragic church shooting in Minnesota that claimed the lives of two children and left many others wounded. Coleman expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing faith, prayer, and community as sources of healing, while criticizing political leaders for turning the tragedy into a gun control debate instead of centering on the victims. He condemned the shooter’s hateful motives, describing him as a “monster,” and raised concerns about broader cultural and mental health issues fueling such violence. Coleman argued that strict gun laws haven’t stopped shootings in cities like Chicago and New York, and said difficult conversations about school security, gun-free zones, and allowing teachers to carry firearms may be necessary. He acknowledged bipartisan gestures, such as Gov. Walz thanking Trump, as a sign of needed unity, and concluded with a reflection on Minnesotans’ resilience in balancing grief with everyday life. 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,

0:24.0

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0:27.3

Genesis of Brooklyn, these are my guys.

0:29.5

Mike and Mike, more luxury, less money.

0:32.5

Country weekend on the way to see Naomi, and it all started decades and decades ago before any of the bungalow colonies or White Lake homes.

0:42.2

There was Uncle Norman's house, Swan Lake, New York, and at 6 a.m., you can bet on it, 6 a.m.

0:48.3

That stylistic's classic, let's put it all together, would be blaring throughout the House to wake all of us up.

0:55.8

And his son, Norman Coleman Jr., who has gone on to become just a tremendous politician, mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota,

1:05.8

senator from the state of Minnesota runs the Republican Jewish coalition, just a mensch. I'm sure I remember those days

1:13.2

as vividly as I do. So with that said, here he is live from the great state of Minnesota.

1:19.5

My first cousin, Norman Coleman, Duna, as they call him, Norman. Good morning. How are you, buddy?

1:25.0

Good morning, city. I had a smile. In some difficult times, you just put a smile on my face.

1:30.3

I still have my dad's reel-to-reel tape, and I still hear that music.

1:35.2

Okay, so it may have been 60 years ago, 70 years ago, 50 years ago.

1:43.2

But no, I still listen to it.

1:46.3

That's awesome.

1:47.4

You're welcome.

1:48.0

You're welcome.

1:49.0

I know you're going through difficult times back in the state of Minnesota.

1:52.5

What we just saw was just so heartbreaking.

1:55.2

I don't want to get more difficult, but I feel like I'm compelled to play this so people

1:59.3

can hear just how awful what these people just went

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