Hour 1: What Determines News Outside Our Interests? | 10-07-25

Lionel asserts that Trump, whom he calls a genius, successfully created a deal that Hamas signed onto, leading to widespread happiness and rendering massive geopolitical sites and protests "moot". Lionel concludes with tactical advice on the crucial New York mayoral race, emphasizing that polls should never be believed. Lionel shares his intense personal history with voting, emphasizing that he loves to vote, but warns listeners to check the law before posting pictures of their ballot, as this is illegal in many states. The core discussion dives deep into the chaotic three-way race for New York City Mayor, focusing on candidates like Cuomo, Siva (Curtis Lee), and Mum Donny/Ma’am Danny. Lionel offers brutal strategic advice, particularly for Cuomo, stressing that he must stop re-hashing his past and instead focus on three things he will do for the city. Lionel emphasizes that a mayor is an administrator, responsible for handling garbage pickup, potholes, police, fire, and safety, not making statements about foreign leaders. Lionel dissects the real reasons people vote—they choose sides for visceral reasons, often based on where they grew up or what their father was, completely ignoring the issues. Explore why political labels like Democrat, Republican, Populist, or "white supremacist" are meaningless noise. Discover how politicians today must utilize social media and create memes, illusions, and manufactured realities like hiring people to wait in line to achieve political momentum. Lionel as he delivers sharp takes on current events including Donald Trump's potential "peace legacy" regarding Gaza and recounts the unbelievable, often absurd true stories from his early career working for a U.S. Senator. Lionel dives deep into constituent services, featuring tales of a man with blueprints for a nuclear bomb designed to turn the enemy into a pillar of salt, another with a patented anti-seagull poop paint, and the host's confession to stealing a political rival's campaign materials. Plus, a critical look at Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s focus on Tylenol, circumcision, and methylene blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel as he delivers sharp takes on current events including Donald Trump's potential "peace legacy" regarding Gaza and recounts the unbelievable, often absurd true stories from his early career working for a U.S. Senator. Lionel dives deep into constituent services, featuring tales of a man with blueprints for a nuclear bomb designed to turn the enemy into a pillar of salt, another with a patented anti-seagull poop paint, and the host's confession to stealing a political rival's campaign materials. Plus, a critical look at Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s focus on Tylenol, circumcision, and methylene blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dissects the real reasons people vote they choose sides for visceral reasons, often based on where they grew up or what their father was, completely ignoring the issues. Explore why political labels like Democrat, Republican, Populist, or "white supremacist" are meaningless noise. Discover how politicians today must utilize social media and create memes, illusions, and manufactured realities like hiring people to wait in line to achieve political momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel shares his intense personal history with voting, emphasizing that he loves to vote, but warns listeners to check the law before posting pictures of their ballot, as this is illegal in many states. The core discussion dives deep into the chaotic three-way race for New York City Mayor, focusing on candidates like Cuomo, Siva (Curtis Lee), and Mum Donny/Ma’am Danny. Lionel offers brutal strategic advice, particularly for Cuomo, stressing that he must stop re-hashing his past and instead focus on three things he will do for the city. Lionel emphasizes that a mayor is an administrator, responsible for handling garbage pickup, potholes, police, fire, and safety, not making statements about foreign leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel asserts that Trump, whom he calls a genius, successfully created a deal that Hamas signed onto, leading to widespread happiness and rendering massive geopolitical sites and protests "moot". Lionel concludes with tactical advice on the crucial New York mayoral race, emphasizing that polls should never be believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel offers a different way of thinking that challenges conventional news and headlines, which Lionel states he does not believe. The show delivers stories and questions "you ain't going to hear anybody talk about" by exploring the psychology of news and mind control, examining persuasion techniques (citing Amway and motivational speakers), and dissecting topics where mainstream narratives are questioned: these include controversial social issues like conversion therapy for minors and the nature of sexual identity, legal and political critiques (such as the James Comey perjury charges and the erratic behavior of figures like Katie Porter and Kamala Harris), the psychological control exerted in predatory relationships where men like Bill Bellichick and Alec Baldwin are "whipped", and deep-dive analysis into suspicious events such as the Palisades and Lahaina wildfires, including theories involving directed energy weapons (DEW) and sabotage efforts by Russian and Chinese forces. By fostering suspicion and a fertile imagination (fecundity), Lionel provides the context needed so you "never have to wonder what the heck is going on here" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Warrior Wednesday on The Other Side of Midnight! Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors joins Lionel to expose the overlooked truth: America is failing its boys. Lionel dives deep into the toxic culture surrounding young men, examining the dangers of "toxic masculinity" and the rise of online rage groups. Lynn details how Big Tech prioritizes profit over children and discusses key legislative efforts like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Get essential, actionable advice on becoming a "warrior" in your own home and inoculating children against this destruction. Lynn's Warriors is committed to raising awareness and ending exploitation by grassroots mobilization, advocacy, and education. Lionel critiques the current political landscape, arguing that Republicans "don't know how to fight" and often rely on "WWE politics" instead of effective messaging. He aims to be the "psychologist general" in charge of propaganda, exposing how "narrowcasting" obscures the truth about the "shadow government" the real force running the show, controlling image and mood. Topics range from Hollywood's output to fundamental Constitutional issues like the separation of church and state. Lionel argues that the current political climate suggests America is headed for a "civil war" of an internal nature, fueled by those who view white Americans and patriots as the enemy.  Lionel delivers an intellectual "complete and total reset" for listeners, often referring to his methodology as a form of "fecal transplantation" for the mind. Lionel provides strategies for winning the intellectual war, including the necessity to weaponize humor, spotlight the rot of systems with style, and flood the zone with truth. Lionel urges his listeners to move on and not waste time arguing with those who don't know the facts, emphasizing that the goal is to win  Pop culture nostalgia and unpredictable conversations, beginning with the colossal legacy of The Ed Sullivan Show. Discover how the "stiff" host introduced everyone from Elvis (forced to be filmed waist-up) to the Beatles. The show also features hilarious and detailed anecdotes about bizarre Catholic rituals and unexpected calls about cryptic nicknames and the enduring fear of clowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel explores everything from the idea of a cult (including Scientology and the "American Way" of Amway rallies) to the intense "mind control" seen in sports fanatics. The conversation tackles complex relationship dynamics, examining what happens when "love or something else" turns predatory, as seen in caretaker situations and divorce. Plus: A fiery debate over "grandstanding judges" like Judge Judy, the unbelievable defiance of "sovereign citizens" who claim they are only "traveling", and whether customer service is obligated to tell you if you're talking to an AI. Lionel urges listeners to understand persuasion and change the way people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel challenges complacency and dives deep into stories the establishment isn't telling you. Unpack the questionable alleged perjury charges against James Comey and explore why you must stop misusing "treason" and "sedition". Then, hear shocking theories spanning from the Supreme Court's conversion therapy debate—and whether sexuality is a choice—to the mysterious circumstances surrounding devastating wildfires. Investigate strange witness accounts of blue lights and directed energy weapons (DEW), and analyze controversial hypotheses that Russian Spetsnaz and Chinese agents are actively sabotaging U.S. infrastructure via train derailments and bridge collapses. We encourage suspicion and a fertile imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the culture wars, starting with an intense debate over global superstar Bad Bunny, whom Lionel calls "absolute genius". Hear explicit translations of Bad Bunny's lyrics and the host's assertion that Republicans are being "played like fiddles" by taking the bait. The show contrasts the rap star with historical shock figures like GG Allen, known for "rock and roll terrorism" and mutilation. Next, the conversation turns serious, focusing on the legal battle over conversion therapy—practices attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn about the Supreme Court case, Childs against Salazar, challenging Colorado’s ban on licensed mental health professionals providing conversion therapy to minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices