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The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

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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.

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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.

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English


Episodes
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Let's Make It Legal | 08-20-2025

8/20/2025
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts off the show discussing the mysterious circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death. He goes into contradictory testimonies, missing evidence at the scene and how implausible her cause of death was. Lionel LATER discusses complexities in understanding global issues like the Russo-Ukrainian War, people screaming about anti-Semitism when an Israeli official gets in trouble and more. Lionel starts the third hour talking about swollen ankles and moves on to discuss Kristi Noem painting the border wall black and death music in hospitals. Lionel wraps up the show talking about justice. He speaks with a milkman who has been a victim countless times and a retired police officer who has seen how crimes escape the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:12:42

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Hour 4: Udder Arrest | 08-20-2025

8/20/2025
Lionel wraps up the show talking about justice. He speaks with a milkman who has been a victim countless times and a retired police officer who has seen how crimes escape the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:03

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Hour 3: Cankles Won't Get You Over the Wall | 08-20-2025

8/20/2025
Lionel starts the third hour talking about swollen ankles and moves on to discuss Kristi Noem painting the border wall black and death music in hospitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:45

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Hour 2: Master of Puppets | 08-20-2025

8/20/2025
Lionel discusses complexities in understanding global issues like the Russo-Ukrainian War, people screaming about anti-Semitism when an Israeli official gets in trouble and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:31

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Hour 1: The Kennedy Curse | 08-20-2025

8/20/2025
On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts off the show discussing the mysterious circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death. He goes into contradictory testimonies, missing evidence at the scene and how implausible her cause of death was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:54

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The Truth: You Can't Handle It | 08-19-2025

8/19/2025
On this episode of The Other Side Of Midnight, Lionel dissects the multitude of exploding stories from various angles. Topics include MSNBC's controversial rebranding to 'MS Now,' the real story behind President Trump's 'double secret probation' dealings with Putin and Zelensky regarding the Alaska Summit and Ukraine, and the ongoing Howard Stern contract circus. Lionel challenges the common desire for opinion over objective truth in media, arguing that current news prioritizes mirroring audience worldviews rather than delivering facts. He also delves into the Mamdani threat and the political shifts surrounding figures like Dan Bongino and Monica Crowley, highlighting the performative nature of mainstream media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:20:43

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The Garbage Wars | 08-19-25

8/19/2025
Lionel's talks about his unique fascinations, ranging from the foot skills of soccer to the behaviors of people in society, and his candid disinterest in organized sports fandom. Lionel talks to 90-year-old Chuck, a retired journeyman electrician, who shares life wisdom, discusses the Cold War's DEW line, and reveals his recent adoption of Wi-Fi. Lionel also talks about modern medical insights into heart disease, the critical role of LDL cholesterol, and a critique of popular diet fads such as the Atkins and carnivore diets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:43

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Hour 3: Nukes, NATO & Why Boring is Fatal | 08-19-2025

8/19/2025
Lionel dissects the relative truth and the stark realities of global politics, from NATO's role to the looming threat of nuclear war. Lionel dives into the psychology of pattern recognition (apophenia) and the locus of control, alongside parables on faith and divine intervention and then Lionel has a powerful discussion on the challenges faced by blind individuals in public, and candid takes on NYC politics and our societal reactions to death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:45

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Hour 2: The Mac & Cheese Truth | 08-19-2025

8/19/2025
Lionel dissects the bewildering state of modern media and the elusive nature of "truth" and t hen Lionel offers a scathing critique of cable news leading to a "mentation drain". Lionel's talks about his "macaroni and cheese phenomenon" theory, which posits that audiences seek validation of their existing worldview rather than objective "truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:54

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Hour 1: The Unseen Angles | 08-19-2025

8/19/2025
Lionel talks about President Trump's "double secret probation" strategy concerning the Alaskan Summit and peace agreements, highlighting unseen political maneuvers. Lionel looks at s global politics as "professional wrestling," and encourages people to look "beyond the BS" and understand the true nature of world events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:53

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You're Not Alone, You Have A Clone | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lionel explores the foreign policy concerning Russia and Zelensky, delving into human trafficking realities and the dangers of full decriminalization versus the equality model. The discussion then shifts to a mind-blowing new pregnancy robot procedure, prompting deep ethical and moral questions about technology, cloning, and the very definition of life and family. From geopolitical confrontations to the commercialization of human beings and the future of procreation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:20:20

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Morality, Ethics, and Life's Value | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lionel dives headfirst into ethics, morality, and the elusive nature of moral relativism, challenging listeners to distinguish between what's merely forbidden versus what's inherently evil. LIonel also explore the complex web of when life is truly sacred, from exceptions like war and self-defense to the difficult conversations around abortion (even in cases of rape or when the mother's life is at risk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:52

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Technology, Morality, and Law | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lionel tackles the profound implications of advanced reproductive technologies. From pregnancy robots and human cloning to post-mortem sperm retrieval, we explore what's possible. Lionel navigate the complex ethical, moral, and legal questions these innovations raise. He challenge your perception of family, parenthood, and humanity itself. When does technology go too far, and what does it mean for our future and our faith? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:32

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America's Ukraine Delusion | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lionel dives into global affairs, challenging mainstream narratives to explain the Ukraine war as an inevitable clash between NATO expansion and Russia's security demands. He argues that Vladimir Putin is a calculating, strategic leader driven by national security imperatives, not a "madman" or "cartoon villain". Lionel details Russia's "red lines," emphasizing that Ukraine cannot win and that a settlement requires Ukraine abandoning NATO membership, declaring neutrality, and surrendering territory. Lionel advocates for an "America First" policy, cutting foreign aid, and questioning NATO's continued role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:50

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Lynn's Warriors | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lionel talks to Lynn Shaw, Founder and President OF Lynn's Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation. It focuses on raising awareness through media and grassroots mobilization, advocacy, education, and policy work. The organization also provides resources and support to survivors of human trafficking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:38

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Lynn Shaw | 08-18-2025

8/18/2025
Lynn Shaw, Founder and President OF Lynn's Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation. It focuses on raising awareness through media and grassroots mobilization, advocacy, education, and policy work. The organization also provides resources and support to survivors of human trafficking. https://lynnswarriors.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:51

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Hour 4: The Deep State Is Subway Deep | 08-15-2025

8/15/2025
Lionel continues to talk about the controversy surrounding a DOJ employee who threw a sandwich at a federal officer, with the Lionel criticizing what he perceives as an overblown official response. The discussion expands to include geopolitical topics like the meeting between the US President and Vladimir Putin, conspiracy theories such as the "deep state" and historical figures' alleged plans for control, and health-related information like the dangers of raw mushrooms and red meat consumption. Lionel also engages in lighter, free-form conversations about fireworks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:42

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Ventilation Friday | 08-15-2025

8/15/2025
Its Ventilation Friday and Lionel takes calls and lets people vent. Lionel talks about the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Lionel talks about "Sandwich Gate" and criticizes the reaction by the DOJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:03:17:24

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Hour 3: Grievances and Commentary | 08-15-2025

8/15/2025
Lionel talks about a variety of topics including the quality of corn and its weather-related challenges, along with the incredible story of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers volunteering to jump from a plane without knowing about parachutes. Lionel talks to Father Joseph and sheds light on his life as a priest and monk and his experiences with parishioners. Lionel takes calls about noisy neighbors, conspiracy theories like MK Ultra, and the critical role of sanitation workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:38

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Hour 2: Sandwich Gate | 08-15-2025

8/15/2025
Lionel talks about the controversial "sandwich-throwing" incident involving a former DOJ employee, with Lionel criticizing the attorney general's "overreaction" in publicizing it as a "deep state" issue, contrasting it with more serious crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:20