Shutdowns, Showdowns, and Shalom: A Middle East Miracle | 10-09-25

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid dives into President Donald Trump's announcement about a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas involving mediation from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, discussing his perspective on the deal. Following this, Sid covers the New York City mayoral candidates at a Crane's business forum where Zohran Mamdani promotes his free and fast bus plan, Andrew Cuomo criticizes Mamdani’s approach to the Gifted and Talented program and Rikers Island, and Curtis Sliwa discusses tax cuts and incentives for graduates. Then, Rosenberg touches upon the ongoing government shutdown with Senate Democrats blocking a Republican spending bill, leading to tensions among politicians including Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Lawler. Additionally, former FBI Director James Comey faces charges of making false statements and obstruction, with accusations framed as politically motivated. Anthony D'Esposito, Bill O'Reilly, Bo Dietl, John Chell & Rick Scott join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices