DiscoverThe Other Side of Midnight with LionelHour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25
Hour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25

Hour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25

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This episode cuts through the noise of an election locked in a "circular time pattern", where the same arguments repeat endlessly. The stakes in New York City are monumentally high. Lionel insists that the entire race boils down to one simple thing: keeping Mamdani out of office. With polls indicating a dead heat between Cuomo and Mamdani, every single vote matters. Lionel passionately argues that splitting the conservative vote by supporting Curtis will cause the city to fall into the hands of a radical candidate offering activism, not solutions. Mamdani's agenda, including rent freezes and city-run grocery stores, is nothing short of a "disaster" that would put New York on a fast track toward bankruptcy. This is a critical discussion about political psychology, common sense, and why choosing improvement is paramount to surviving the coming crisis.

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Hour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25

Hour 1: The Perils of the Fake Smile | 11-04-25

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