Best Media Legal Analyst Podcasts (2025)

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2: A Moment Of Clarity: "What broke the relationship with Democrats and the African American community? " - Michael Steele 2:22

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What's really driving the numbers in American politics? Michael Steele tackles the crucial topic of Black voter participation and the strained relationship between the African American community and the Democratic Party. He argues that focusing on superficial "distractions"—like the No Kings Rally—misses the big picture: a significant trend line of…

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Ventilation Halloween | 10-31-25 3:18:11

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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 "so…

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Hour 4: Ghost Pepper vs. Ghost Voter | 10-31-25 52:23

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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…

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Hour 3: Trunk-or-Treat Is Not Halloween | 10-31-25 52:13

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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…

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Hour 2: Don't Dilute the Vote! | 10-31-25 51:33

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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…

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Hour 1: Uncle Lionel Tells You How to Win | 10-31-25 52:34

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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 op…

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1: A Moment Of Clarity: "We should be concerned about who own's the AI platform." - Michael Steele 2:15

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Should AI Superintelligence be banned? From the shocking calls for a moratorium on AI development to the alarming pace of job displacement, Michael Steele breaks down what this rapid advancement truly means for your future. He unpacks the benefits, the complex risks, the critical need for responsible governance, and the guardrails we must establish…

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Michael Proctor's Phone & The October 31st Deadline! Federal Protective Order vs. State Discovery 25:00

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨@TheEmilyDBaker⁩ channel: https://youtu.be/k0O8rA6Km94 In this special Case Brief, we dive into the latest developments from the October 30th court hearings involving the Karen Read, Brian Walshe, and Myles King cases. The episode covers the ongoing battle over federal and state discovery materials, pa…

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The Prosecutors' Verdict with Kevin Flynn: DC Prosecutors Removed from DOJ for Speaking the Truth in Court About Trump and January 6th 32:24

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In an episode that is more befitting of George Orwell's 1984 than an American government in 2025, the Trump administration has retaliated against two federal prosecutors at the the DC US Attorney's Office for putting truthful, relevant, and necessary information into a court filing. The prosecutors filed a Sentencing Memorandum, as is usual in ever…

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The Trump Tariffs’ Last Stand 11:02

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …

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Comcast’s Peacock Problem & Elon’s Grokipedia 1:22:37

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Julia and Dylan reunite to chew over Comcast- NBCUniversal’s lukewarm earnings, Peacock’s perpetual stagnation, and what it all portends for the company’s broader media ambitions—especially with WBD sitting pretty waiting for a buyer. Plus, CNN’s way too little, too late launch of its direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service, Elon Musk’s G…

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A Moment Of Clarity: "The White House may just be a building to you, but to many Americans its not!" - Michael Steele 2:33

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The demolition of the East Wing sparks a fiery debate on the symbolism of America's institutions and the radical shift in its political identity. Michael Steele challenges the notion that the White House is merely "a building", arguing that its destruction is the "destruction of a symbol of this government, of our democracy, of our pluralistic soci…

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Kouri Richins Case: Defense Subpoenas Sister-in-Law & Prosecution Responds! | Case Brief 22:46

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨@TheEmilyDBaker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Gi3OiGX-PBs In this Case Brief update on the Kouri Richins case, we delve into the latest motions filed by the defense, including their attempt to subpoena Kouri Richins' sister-in-law, Katie Richins-Benson, the executive of the estate. The defense is …

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Whoever Talks First Loses | 10-30-25 3:18:33

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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 civ…

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Hour 4: Loyalty vs. Losing | 10-30-25 51:33

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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 limitation…

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Hour 3: Pizza's for Closers | 10-30-25 52:22

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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 c…

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Hour 2: Innocent Until Proven Indigent | 10-30-25 52:30

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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 f…

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Hour 1: Stop Saying You're Leaving! | 10-30-25 52:40

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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…

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Three Good News Stories that are Bad News for Trump 13:04

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The last 24 hours have seen three important developments, both legal and political, that spell real trouble for Donald Trump and his administration. First: the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the lower court opinion in which two Trump-appointed judges decided Trump should be able to militarize the streets of Portland, Oregon. The appeals court…

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A Moment Of Clarity: "Everybody's got an opinion about sh*t that don't matter to them." - Michael Steele 4:39

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Michael Steele argues that voters in the community are the only ones who can determine the relevance of any political concern, and outside judgment is irrelevant. He emphasizes that the democratic system is designed to allow communities to make their own choices, and those who don't like it shouldn't "vote-shame" them. Catch Michael Steele on The W…

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New Insights After Protective Order Issued Over Michael Proctor's Personal Phone | Case Brief 15:47

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨@TheEmilyDBaker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Gi3OiGX-PBs This Case Brief discusses the latest developments in the Former Trooper Proctor case, focusing on the discovery and implications of his personal cell phone data. We delve into the State Police Union's withdrawal of support for Proctor's app…

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The Economics Of Nothing Is Free | 10-29-25 3:18:26

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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…

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Hour 4: Pizza Undercarriage Deep Dive | 10-29-25 52:47

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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 communit…

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Hour 3: Wrestling Is Everything | 10-29-25 51:07

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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 prop…

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Hour 2: Puppy Dogs, Unicorns, And Frozen Rent | 10-29-25 52:44

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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 sociali…

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Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 10-29-25 52:19

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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 …

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Judge Orders Trump Immigration Official to Appear in Court DAILY to be Monitored 10:45

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Federal judges and the federal courts are clearly getting fed up with the Trump Administration's continued abusive conduct in relation to its immigration enforcement practices. A federal judge in Chicago, Judge Sara Ellis, just ordered the Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino to appear in her courtroom DAILY for the next week, after he w…

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442. WBD for Sale?; Farewell MTV Europe 32:59

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This week, Paul and Mesh discuss Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the sales process that it ignited which includes many usual suspects, Comcast, Netflix, Apple, etc. Next, they reminisce about MTV's lasting cultural impact as Skydance Paramount announced that it will shutter the MTV Europe music video channels at the end of 2025. Learn…

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Poser, Puppet, Moonbat: NYC Mayoral Lunacy | 10-28-25 3:19:28

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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative show grappling with America's painful crisis of identity and cultural anxiety. He confronts the political use of labels like "racist," "Islamophobe," and "anti-semite," arguing these terms are now merely used to tell people to "shut up". The show debates the failure of assimilation, the threat of cult…

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Hour 4: The Anatomy Of A Moonbat | 10-28-25 52:43

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Lionel tackles why indifference is the worst thing in the world before diving into an intense critique of political figures, specifically Zohran Mamdani), whom he dismisses as a "poser", "synthetic," "inauthentic", and a "benighted moonbat". Lionel and his callers debate the lunacy of progressive ideology and policies like "free buses" and "rent fr…

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Hour 3: Voting Is A Rorschach Test | 10-28-25 52:35

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Join Lionel for an entertaining and informative hour grappling with high-stakes politics and cultural anxiety. The NYC mayoral race takes center stage as Lionel discusses the mathematical necessity of strategic voting—even if it means supporting Cuomo to stop Mamdani. Lionel explores the financial bind of Curtis Sliwa concerning matching funds if h…

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Hour 2: Your Opinion Doesn't Matter | 10-28-25 52:47

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Lionel dismantles the nonsense of label removal and addresses the fear governing public opinion, where dissent on topics like black veils or an "entire era" of men dressed as women leads to cries of "transphobic". The discussion gets heated with callers confused about election basics—specifically, why you can't vote for two candidates, Curtis Sliwa…

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Hour 1: Assimilation Or Replacement? | 10-28-25 51:56

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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative hour focused on the painful truth about America's crisis of identity. The host confronts the political use of labels like "racist," "Islamophobe," and "anti-semite," arguing that these terms no longer mean anything and are merely used to tell people to "shut up". The core issue? The loss of American c…

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Appeals Court Temporarily Stops Trump from Sending Troops into Portland 11:33

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary pause on Donald Trump's ability to send National Guard troops into the streets of Portland, Oregon. The court issued the stay or pause while it decides if the full appeals court (sitting en banc) will review a lower court ruling allowing Trump to militarize the streets of Portland. The incessant …

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Neal Mohan’s YouTube Endgame 38:12

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YouTube C.E.O. Neal Mohan and creator Michelle Khare join Dylan at the Paley Summit to discuss YouTube’s sprawling empire: the burgeoning creator economy, the evolving toolkit at creators’ disposal, how the A.I. revolution is quietly reshaping the platform and the media industry writ large, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our p…

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Free Buses, Chaos Guaranteed | 10-27-25 3:19:25

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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative dissection of New York City's political descent, warning that a split anti-left vote in the three-way mayoral race is guaranteeing a victory for the "hard-left candidate," Zohran Mamdani. Dive into the madness of early voting requiring "no identification", the disastrous policies of "no bail, no jail"…

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Hour 4; No Dancing, No Hats, No Mayhem | 10-27-25 52:25

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Lionel and his callers dive into sharp political debate, with discussions on the essential differences between Democrats and Republicans—or as one caller suggests, simply calling Democrats "Confederates". The conversation zeroes in on New York City, where crime is designated the number one issue, and features analysis of controversial figures like …

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Hour 2: From Hustle to Whine | 10-27-25 52:34

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Lionel delivers an entertaining and informative look at the forces driving New York City toward "economic euthanasia". Explore why the noise of ambition has turned into the "whine" of a city choking on slogans and leftist virtue signaling. Lionel tackles the insanity of progressive policies, including the rent freeze (which "freezes growth") and th…

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Hour 3: Voter ID? What ID? | 10-27-25 52:26

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Lionel dives deep into the complexities of political strategy, emphasizing that while politics should not be personal, people often view elections through a very personal lens. The discussion centers heavily on the chaotic New York City political landscape. Lionel and callers explore why respected figures like Mayor Giuliani and Governor Pataki mig…

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Hour 1: The Math Is Brutally Simple | 10-27-25 52:31

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Lionel dissects the madness surrounding early voting in New York City, noting packed precincts and the bizarre process of requiring no identification—just three letters of your name and your address—allowing for potential repeat voting. The conversation quickly pivots to the mayoral election strategy. Lionel argues that the "mathematics" of the thr…

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Letitia James' 1st Court Appearance in Trump's Vindictive Prosecution: A View from the Courthouse 14:45

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New York Attorney General Letitia James was arraigned in her bank fraud case. Donald Trump had directed his unqualified US Attorney, Lindsey Halligan, to bring those charges against James. Glenn attended the hearing in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia. He gives 2 reports from the courthouse - one before and also one after the arraignment hearing.…

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A Moment Of Clarity: The Hidden Game: Is Trump's Legal Strategy Really About Money? 1:37

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What if the political chaos in Washington is actually a smokescreen for a deeper financial strategy? Michael Steele reveals the underlying economic incentives driving political maneuvers. Discover the real, calculated motive behind the ongoing legal battles and the price being paid by those targeted by the administration. Catch Michael Steele on Th…

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Mixing Flash Powder For Relaxation | 10-24-25 3:18:37

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Lionel dissects the "political psychosis of overanalysis," viewing the world and the current political stage through the lens of an asylum. We confront twisted law enforcement priorities, questioning why massive resources target illegal gambling, card counting and point shaving while ignoring far greater crimes like human trafficking, massive COVID…

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Hour 4: $1500 Gone in 90 Seconds | 10-24-25 52:35

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Join Lionel for an invigorating look into the human condition, where high culture meets low chaos. This episode delves into the anxiety-inducing labyrinth of Costco, covering the overwhelming sight of 109-inch televisions, the impossible job of selling aluminum siding and gutter guards, the immobile staffers checking receipts, and the shocking "cri…

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Hour 3: The Ballroom And The Bookie | 10-24-25 52:35

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Lionel dives into the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's significant White House renovation including the construction of a 9,000 sq ft ballroom and modernization efforts and debates whether he received full approval, comparing the project to historic upgrades dating back to the Truman and Roosevelt eras. Then, plunge into the addictive world o…

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Hour 1: Deja Vu All Over Again | 10-24-25 52:27

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Lionel dissects the "political psychosis of overanalysis," where political junkies and pundits persist in compulsive rumination, turning simple arithmetic questions into a confused, overanalyzed "mental labyrinth".Plus, Lionel examine the massive federal sting operation targeting fraud, illegal gambling, and card-counting schemes with alleged ties …

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Hour 2: They're Crazy, Don't Stare | 10-24-25 51:31

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Lionel takes listeners on a wild ride, viewing the world, especially politics through the lens of an asylum. This episode exposes the absurdities of the political stage, dissecting the New York races and focusing on the strategy and "math" required to combat "sock puppet" politicians who are ill-equipped for governance. We confront twisted law enfo…

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The Prosecutors' Verdict with Kevin Flynn: NY Attorney General Letitia James' Vindictive Prosecution 29:38

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Donald Trump had his unqualified US Attorney - Lindsey Halligan vindictively indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on what appears to be trumped-up back fraud charges. In a bizarre new development, Halligan reached out to reported Anna Bowen on a disappearing Signal chat app and discussed aspects of the James matter. In a recurring series …

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Trump vs. Trump's DOJ 8:06

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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …