A lot of people are leaving New York they say, but recently all the talk has been about all the new folks coming here. Anthony looks at what makes the Big Apple the immigration capital of the world. He also flags some misunderstandings and some outright lies that have clouded the discussion about how to accommodate the surge of migrants at the southern border and in the five boroughs. Also this week, what the hell is a Frankmobile? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2023•56 min
The hammer came down on George Santos this week and we aren’t surprised to find out that he is in legal peril. Apparently he lied for money also. But the Hunter Biden bombshell fizzled and what there was didn’t leave a mark on his dad. Anthony takes a clear eyed look at the two cases and has a chance to say ‘I told you so’. Also, this week, the latest on the more serious case of Daniel Perry. Music : Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin Englishman in New York – Sting Jamaican in New York – Shinehead Le...
May 14, 2023•53 min
It's hard to be anything but sad about the homicide of Jordan Neely. But in a confluence of interests, the media and politicians of all stripes seem to revel in stories like this. Anthony laments the instinct to jump to conclusions when so many times before these stories have proven to be so much more complicated than they first appear. Nuance rarely finds space on opinion radio or split screen cable news. In fact, we agree on a lot about this tragedy. This is a real test for the show this week....
May 07, 2023•53 min
So Biden v Trump seems to be our destiny. Anthony has invited both candidates to have a good old fashioned radio debate on The Middle. But we may have to settle for the second tier candidates for a while. We’re looking at you Asa Hutchison! If you think that may be boring, don’t fret. We have Joe Biden to keep it, uh, interesting. Also, our Special Correspondent from last week seems to be clairvoyant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2023•54 min
So the news is that Fox News didn’t tell the truth, knew it was lying and did it anyway. Anthony greets the big developments with a giant yawn followed by a shrug. Has anything changed? Do we really think that the FNC stans will suddenly care about the truth? Also this week we look at what passes for Hunter Biden news and Anthony is joined by an epic Special Correspondent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2023•54 min
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Apr 22, 2023•8 min
A random act of violence in San Francisco that was maybe not so random. A shocking leak of top secret documents that maybe should not have shocked us. Anthony takes a look at how narratives get driven and why we should be wary about who is doing the driving. Also, this week some word salads served up by the candidates for President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2023•53 min
While the world had Stare at Trump Syndrome, the good people of the purple state of Wisconsin were quietly but decisively having the most consequential election of the year. Anthony looks at the results and wonders why the Republican party is doing nothing to break its losing streak. Also this week, we found a politician even more dishonest than George Santos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2023•53 min
Is it talk radio malpractice NOT to talk about Trump in handcuffs? We don't know but Anthony isn't about to risk it. Is the case weak? We will know next week. For now, we have to speculate. Anthony is a pro at that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2023•55 min
It’s an anniversary potpourri this week, so naturally “friends of the show” Donald Trump and TikTok give us some grist for the mill. Anthony reviews the exclusive hour long Andrew Cuomo call in show and finds it lacking one important thing. And in a shameless attempt to goose the ratings, a special guest joins the festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2023•52 min
Could it be that Ron Desantis already peaked? A new batch of polls show him fading behind the other Florida Man in the race for president. Anthony looks at the limitations of being a woke issue candidate during a time of international tests. Given a chance to define his vision of American exceptionalism, Governor Desantis chose a full throated rhetorical retreat. In other news about looking backwards, Anthony takes the fall for misnumbering our episodes and then takes a bow for his bold predicti...
Mar 18, 2023•54 min
Hours of non-stop video of Republicans arguing with each other on the floor of Congress? Why, yes please! Anthony adds some color to the most colorful Speaker race since electricity was invented, and comes up with a hodgepodge of interesting facts. But sticking to our theme, he also finds a glimmer of good news for Americans who want the middle to get stuff done. He also claps back at a guest on Bo Sneardly’s show and reminds us that George Santos is not only a Member of Congress now but also a ...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min
Anthony has a heart to heart with the billionaires in his audience this week. President Biden kicked off budget season in DC with some ideas that only a handful of Americans should take personally. We take a look at the proposals and wonder who could possibly be opposed. Also, this week, Republicans in Congress and their SuperPAC friends at Fox News want to talk more about the January 6 riot. Antony is fine with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023•54 min
It's a milestone show! Ok, it's not a year but 50 shows later and they still let Anthony say words into a powerful microphone. It's also 3 years to the day since Covid hit New York. We look at the controversial performance of Anthony Fauci. It's complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2023•56 min
He served on the Judiciary Committee and helped make laws, but Anthony never became a lawyer. You don’t need to be a lawyer to be chagrined at the some of the high profile cases in the news. The DA in the Alec Baldwin case throws a fit; the grand jury forewoman in the Georgia election case seems to lose her mind on every network, and a new report shows how few of the accused ever get their day in court. Justice may be blind but this week it was deafeningly stupid also. Speaking of vision ailment...
Feb 25, 2023•53 min
Some accidents are more predictable than others. When a train derailed in the Ohio Village of East Palestine you would be forgiven for not noticing right away. The Secretary of Transportation waited days to even mention it. But despite more than 1000 of these derailments each year and a dangerous cocktail of cargo, industry lobbyists and the politicians that do their bidding have been successful in watering down or just plain repealing rules to make railroads safer. This week Anthony suggests th...
Feb 18, 2023•56 min
Who doesn’t love a spicy State of the Union address? Well apparently there are some. But that doesn’t stop Anthony from taking a look at what was said, what was heard and what was left out. Anthony suggests some text he wishes had made the cut. He also tells the story of how he used the SOTU of 2007 to help Hillary deal with an awkward couple of hours with one Senator Obama and how it became his first date with Jordan’s mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2023•56 min
February is Black History Month. What does that sound like on Fox News and conservative talk radio? This week, Anthony looks at the twin boogeymen of Critical Race Theory and reparations and tries to untangle the thicket of dishonesty and rank demagoguery mixed in with the honest debate and the legitimate “politics” of these tough issues. No one knows better than Anthony that facing our past is essential in our personal lives. But how do we do it in our national dialogue and our policy making? O...
Feb 04, 2023•54 min
The show this was supposed to go in a very different direction. But discussion of politicians lying and Congressional Committees rattling their sabers, seems hollow in light of the murder by police that made Tyre Nichols the latest name we are all talking about for tragic reasons. We watched it together at the appointed time and held our breath as we wondered what, if anything, our national outrage would change. Anthony and the callers talk it over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Jan 28, 2023•57 min
Who doesn’t like some talk about the debt ceiling, amirite? Ok, we get it. So we don’t pretend it’s a real issue but Anthony does take some time to explain why they seem to like fighting about it in Washington. In related news, Anthony announces that we have found a mascot for the show and our lucky winner is celebrating an anniversary this week. Bill Clinton was sworn in 30 years ago and got off to a dreadful start. Then he discovered the path to balanced budgets, lower crime and sky high popul...
Jan 21, 2023•55 min
What the hell already?! Banning stoves? (We aren't); Classified documents in the laundry room? (It was the garage); Defunding the IRS? (They already were). George Santos wasn't even the most screwy thing in DC this week. (But he tried). No need to get worked up about it, that's what we have Anthony for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2023•54 min
Anthony sees the future and we get to hear about it. He makes some oddball calls about the year ahead and a couple that actually make sense. He also looks back on his week as a "real" radio host and offers some advice about what to do when you are a Congressman who has been caught lying. Let's just say he has some experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2022•55 min
In honor of Christmas, Anthony wonders what Jesus would do to fix today's politics. Less heavy stuff also gets covered : omnibus bills, Trump's taxes and a new Congressman who is a mystery wrapped in a bunch of fibs. And Jordan makes his dad's hair look even worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2022•55 min
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Dec 18, 2022•56 min
Anthony pays tribute to his late brother Seth and uses his experience to shine a light on the shocking rise of fentanyl. The last three presidents all bear some blame. Also this week, the funny state of... Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2022•55 min
The final race of 2022 has been run and the Democrats win it. But this week Anthony suggests that maybe the victory celebration has been a bit excessive. More people voted for Republicans this year and while we made fun of the Werewolf v Vampire chronicles of Hershel Walker, he did almost win. So what lessons did the parties learn with this round of elections? We take a look. Also, a prisoner swap sends some into a tizzy and speaking of things that make people nuts, twitter and Hunter make more ...
Dec 10, 2022•54 min
Is there anything we can all agree on? This week Anthony finds a few small things and (hopefully) one big one. The Treaty of New Echota included a simple promise made to the Cherokee Nation that has been unfulfilled for 187 years. Could it be that now is the time to make good? Oddly no one really is saying no. It’s a different sort of immigration story that deserves a happier ending. Also this week, ladies and gentlemen Brooklyn has entered the podcast. All hail. Learn more about your ad choices...
Dec 03, 2022•51 min
Our guest Joel speaks with Anthony Weiner about poverty, children and politics and what is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2022•14 min
It's our national weekend of gratitude and Anthony is sharing his thanks. An ode to the great team at 77WABC and some ideas on how we can make things even better. Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America joins the show to discuss the stubborn problem of food insecurity in our country and some commonsense strategies to help more Americans thrive. Also, a very British day in a Manhattan bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2022•54 min
This week, Anthony previews what that means for folks who think we need some answers from the middle. Is moderation and cooperation in the cards? The early signs are not hopeful but Anthony is nothing if not an optimist. He offers some ideas for his Republican friends. He also welcomes back a familiar face that never really left and grudgingly does his first Campaign ’24 commentary. Heaven help us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2022•55 min
