The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

Deepfakes & Morphine | 08-08-25

Lionel expresses grave concern about existential threats to free speech, particularly focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the First Amendment.  Lionel emphasizes the importance of public education on these complex legal and technological issues to safeguard fundamental freedoms.  Lionel begins by discussing freedom of speech, societal changes in attire at public places like airports, and the perceived limitations on what can be said publicly by certain demographics. Lionel analyzes mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani's policies through the lens of globalist agendas, the Hegelian dialectic (problem-reaction-solution), and the potential for increased surveillance and control through seemingly benevolent programs like free transit and housing. Lionel critiques the "bumper sticker sloganeering" and "incuriosity" of people who use labels like "communist," "wokester," "law and order," and "Sharia law" without understanding their true meaning or nuances. Lionel talks about Andrew Cuomo's controversial policies and then Lionel and callers discuss historical hoaxes. Lionel then talks about filming a scene for House of Cards with Robin Wright. While on set, he experienced excruciating, alien-like abdominal pain that led to an ambulance being called and being given morphine at the hospital, which instantly and completely alleviated his pain. Lionel then talks about economic and political theories, discussing figures like Marx and Engels in the context of communism's ideal of a "classless, stateless society" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4: Morphine, Marx, and Machines | 08-08-25

Lionel talks about filming a scene for House of Cards with Robin Wright. While on set, he experienced excruciating, alien-like abdominal pain that led to an ambulance being called and being given morphine at the hospital, which instantly and completely alleviated his pain. Lionel then talks about economic and political theories, discussing figures like Marx and Engels in the context of communism's ideal of a "classless, stateless society" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3: The Label Lie | 08-08-25

Lionel critiques the "bumper sticker sloganeering" and "incuriosity" of people who use labels like "communist," "wokester," "law and order," and "Sharia law" without understanding their true meaning or nuances. Lionel talks about Andrew Cuomo's controversial policies and then Lionel and callers discuss historical hoaxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2: The Agenda Unveiled | 08-08-25

Lionel begins by discussing freedom of speech, societal changes in attire at public places like airports, and the perceived limitations on what can be said publicly by certain demographics. Lionel analyzes mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani's policies through the lens of globalist agendas, the Hegelian dialectic (problem-reaction-solution), and the potential for increased surveillance and control through seemingly benevolent programs like free transit and housing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Deepfakes & Free Speech | 08-08-25

Lionel, expresses grave concern about existential threats to free speech, particularly focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the First Amendment.  Lionel emphasizes the importance of public education on these complex legal and technological issues to safeguard fundamental freedoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices