The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

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 combining intellect satire and showmanship to the 77 WABC airwaves. Listen to The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel on weeknights from 1AM to 5AM.

Episodes

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

November 3, 2025 • 199 mins
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 "shado...
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Hour 4: The Y Chromosome Candidate| 11-03-25

November 3, 2025 • 52 mins
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,...
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Hour 3: The Cult of the Ubiquitous Bot | 11-03-25

November 3, 2025 • 52 mins
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 gove...
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Hour 1: Cuomo, Curtis, and the Sock Puppet 11-03-25

November 3, 2025 • 52 mins
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 M...
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Hour 2: The Real Voter Motivation | 11-02-25

November 3, 2025 • 52 mins
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 sh...
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Ventilation Halloween | 10-31-25

October 31, 2025 • 198 mins
On This Ventilation Halloween Edition of The Other Side Of Midnight, Lionel confronts the New York City mayoral election, offering the ruthless tactical recommendation: vote for Andrew Cuomo to stop a dangerous globalist "virus" utilizing the Democratic party. Get ready for sharp critiques of political inertia and debates on the true meaning of "socialist" versus democratic socialist, alongside the critical importance of basic admi...
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Hour 4: Ghost Pepper vs. Ghost Voter | 10-31-25

October 31, 2025 • 52 mins
Lionel does a deep dive into the New York mayoral race, dissecting the path to victory (or lack thereof) for Curtis and the strategies surrounding Mamdani's rise. Hear heated debates on political strategy, alleged historical quotes (including the truth about Trump and slavery), and the true meaning of "socialist" versus democratic socialist. Lionel argues that basic administrative duties—like maintaining sewers and power lines—are ...
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Hour 3: Trunk-or-Treat Is Not Halloween | 10-31-25

October 31, 2025 • 52 mins
Join host Lionel as he debates the evolution of Halloween, noting how it has become "less cheery and more... death and skeletons". This episode dives into the changing traditions of the holiday, comparing nostalgic memories of potentially flammable devil costumes and unsupervised neighborhood trick-or-treating to modern, safer practices like "trunk-or-treating". Lionel and listeners discuss costume etiquette, strict rules (like age...
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Hour 2: Don't Dilute the Vote! | 10-31-25

October 31, 2025 • 51 mins
Lionel merges game theory and ruthless strategy to analyze the brutal political maneuvers surrounding the British Monarchy, focusing on how Wills and K are working to "bounce" Prince Andrew to revamp the institution. Lionel explores deep state tactics like Operation Paperclip, the ethical compromises required for strategic victory, and the alarming history of the royal family. Plus, Lionel breaks down critical election decisions (i...
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Hour 1: Uncle Lionel Tells You How to Win | 10-31-25

October 31, 2025 • 52 mins
Lionel gives his analysis of the New York City mayoral election and confronts the widespread confusion and offers a strong, tactical recommendation: vote for Andrew Cuomo to stop a dangerous globalist movement. He argues that this movement—described as a "virus"—is using the Democratic party as a malleable host and has strategically selected the opposing candidate Zohran Mamdani. Lionel sees the vote as a desperate, non-personal s...
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Whoever Talks First Loses | 10-30-25

October 30, 2025 • 198 mins
Lionel delivers a scorched-earth post-mortem, blasting political opponents for "ego-maniacal lunacy" and dissecting the rise of the "sock puppet" Mamdani. Uncover the necessity of the aggressive counter-strategy, Operation Radioactive. We analyze how tyrants seize control and reveal the ten tenets of the "Order of Renewal"—a manifesto demanding civic strength, realism, and truth, fighting entitlement and fractured families. Dive in...
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Hour 4: Loyalty vs. Losing | 10-30-25

October 30, 2025 • 51 mins
Lionel dives into a frank discussion about the mathematical odds of everything, from lottery jackpots (MegaMillions, Powerball) and winning elections to the chances of your own birth. Lionel and his callers dissect the bizarre New York election race involving Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa, brutally assessing why Curtis Sliwa should "know his limitations". Explore the ethical conundrum of loyalty versus reality when supporting a doomed ...
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Hour 3: Pizza's for Closers | 10-30-25

October 30, 2025 • 52 mins
This episode navigates the frustrating chaos of the current election, featuring controversial candidates like Cuomo, Curtis, and the often-misnamed "Mom Donnie" or "Mudami". Matt Blaze shares personal, surprising career anecdotes, including his time as a cutthroat car salesman, detailing the science of putting a deal together and the necessity of cold-calling lease lists. Get an exclusive look at the challenges of working in talk r...
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Hour 2: Innocent Until Proven Indigent | 10-30-25

October 30, 2025 • 52 mins
This episode delves into cultural shifts, lamenting the loss of "OG" toughness from childhood (no helmets, no training wheels) and critiquing modern safety trends like pool gloves and rodeo helmets. Lionel tackles politics, questioning the prospect of a "Mamdani mayoral ship" and the Governor's unprecedented power to remove a NYC mayor. Listen in for fascinating discussions on rhetoric, negotiation, and human "tells"—including car ...
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Hour 1: Stop Saying You're Leaving! | 10-30-25

October 30, 2025 • 52 mins
Lionel blasts political opponents for their haphazard strategies and ego-maniacal lunacy. Lionel dissects the rise of Mamdani, who is viewed as a "sock puppet" plucked from Central Casting, and outlines the necessity of an aggressive counter-strategy: Operation Radioactive. This episode demands a post-mortem ahead of time, analyzing how tyrants and despots achieve power, and reveals the ten tenets of the "Order of Renewal"—a manife...
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The Economics Of Nothing Is Free | 10-29-25

October 29, 2025 • 198 mins
It’s "Warrior Wednesday" on The Other Side of Midnight. This episode pits Lynn’s Warriors against the runaway train of Artificial Intelligence and transnational human trafficking networks fueled by open borders. We expose the horrors of sextortion (which often targets teenage boys), break down the crucial GUARD Act targeting harmful AI chatbots for minors, and reveal why Big Tech is spending over $100 million lobbying against accou...
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Hour 4: Pizza Undercarriage Deep Dive | 10-29-25

October 29, 2025 • 52 mins
Lionel defends his philosophy of personal loyalty, insisting that political differences—even affiliation with figures like Donald Trump or views held by former colleagues like Curtis Sliwa—will not break true friendships. Lionel and his callers tackle critical issues, including the debate over gun ownership and self-protection in the black community, police accountability and consent decrees, and the fierce belief in parental prima...
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Hour 3: Wrestling Is Everything | 10-29-25

October 29, 2025 • 51 mins
Lionel tackles everything from the importance of wrestling in American history to the slow brewing speed of the coffee machine (a potential "conspiracy"). Dive into discussions about political legacies, including the fall-out of John Stewart’s return to media, the danger of policies like "free buses" and "restorative justice", and the need for proper administration over promises from mayors. Featuring an insightful call with a form...
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Hour 2: Puppy Dogs, Unicorns, And Frozen Rent | 10-29-25

October 29, 2025 • 52 mins
Lionel declares the current three-way NYC election (Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa) the most fascinating story and the "greatest lab experiment" he has ever witnessed. This episode dissects the radical platform of Mamdani, who proposes "paradise by decree" with policies like rent freezes, free buses, and free childcare. Lionel argues this is not socialism, but the "policy of fantasy" where voters are choosing whether "reality still matt...
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Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 10-29-25

October 29, 2025 • 52 mins
It's "Warrior Wednesday" on The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, featuring Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors, a national movement dedicated to protecting children and families from exploitation, trafficking, and dangers hiding online. Join the discussion where there is only right and wrong, because awareness without action is surrender. This episode tackles the fight against transnational criminal organizations, specifically human tr...
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