The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

Warrior Wednesday exposes the shocking new threats facing American children, slamming the administration's AI executive order and warning parents about unregulated AI chatbots, surveillance toys, and the reclassification push for high-potency marijuana linked to teen psychosis and suicide ideation. Then, hear unfiltered takes on social rituals, declaring large engagement rings "barbaric tribal ownership" that requires an ironclad prenup. Dive into razor-sharp political commentary dissecting Donald Trump’s trolling tactics following the death of anti-Trump activist Rob Reiner. Plus, Lionel debates political civility, explores the tragic murder case involving Reiner’s son, debunks persistent urban legends about Mr. Rogers, and proclaims Trump the "ultimate heel" and "absolute box office President". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into the outrage over President Trump's comments on Rob Reiner, asking, "So What?" about politically incorrect speech and criticizing public hypocrisy. Lionel provides historical context with the wild story of President Harry Truman’s handwritten threat to a critic who insulted his daughter. Lionel explores the tragic murder case involving Rob Reiner's son, dissecting the viability of the insanity plea, issues of drug abuse (crystal meth), and the contamination of the crime scene. Plus, a look at Rob Reiner's alleged alignment with "deep state" intel services and the Committee to Investigate Russia, why Trump is the "ultimate heel" and "absolute box office President", and essential advice on why you can't let hate destroy you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives deep into the firestorm surrounding presidential comments on the brutal murder of Rob Reiner, debating the necessity of civility and the meaning of authenticity in politics. Lionel debunks persistent urban legends, confirming that both Mr. Rogers and Captain Kangaroo never served in combat, despite popular rumors. Plus, hear one of the most baffling phone calls ever recorded, featuring a listener who recounts stories involving Mr. Rogers driving "incognito," meeting wrestler Bruno Sammartino, and hunting for the identity of "the Jewish guy whose house caught on fire". All this, plus unsettling AI-generated music and insight from a seasoned detective on the reality of murder investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel offers unfiltered takes on social rituals, declaring the display of large engagement rings—like Don Jr.'s fiancée's 8-karat sparkler—a "barbaric tribal ownership" ritual requiring an ironclad prenup. Plus, expect razor-sharp political commentary as Lionel dissects Donald Trump’s headline-stealing trolling tactics following the death of anti-Trump activist Rob Reiner, whom he describes as "spooked up" and potentially "mobbed up" due to his involvement with the Committee to Investigate Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this powerful "Warrior Wednesday," hosts Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors expose the shocking new threats facing American children. Lynn Shaw slams the administration's controversial executive order (EO) on Artificial Intelligence, arguing it capitulates to Big Tech, undermines state rights, and erases crucial safety guardrails. We reveal how unregulated AI chatbots and surveillance toys—complete with cameras and recorders—are posing immediate dangers to vulnerable kids, leading to tragic outcomes, including suicide ideation. Plus, a vital discussion on the push for reclassification of modern high-potency marijuana, which is causing documented teen psychosis, ER visits, and contains dangerous chemicals like fentanyl. Parents: Learn the facts, utilize critical resources like 988, and arm your family to fight the war on children and prioritize developing brains over politics and profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices