The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel

• Your Politics Killed Your Compassion | 12-15-25

  Lionel dissects the tragic, unconfirmed report of the alleged murder of "liberal icon" Rob Reiner and his wife, using the horrific event to expose the "psychopathological callousness" and political glee displayed by those celebrating the deaths on social media. This episode confronts the dangerous lack of nuance and loss of basic humanity gripping America. Lionel force-fully argues that politics should never destroy the ability to recognize basic humanity, before pivoting to shatter the "reflexive chorus" narrative that guns create violence using global statistics. Finally, dive into high-order constructs like compassion, the McNaughton insanity rule, the complexities of Islamism as a global threat, and the legacy of Archie Bunker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hour 4: The Genius of Attracting Bad Callers | 12-15-2025

  Lionel discusses a combination of critical issues, starting with the tragic and senseless murder of "liberal icon" Rob Reiner and his wife. Lionel and his callers dissect the politics surrounding the tragedy, questioning why some take delight in Reiner's demise and whether mourning his death is possible given his political ideology. Discussions pivot to the specifics of the crime, including the knife used, the concept of a "person of interest," and the application (or lack thereof) of the McNaughton insanity rule. Plus, dive into the legacy of All in the Family character Archie Bunker—was he an idiot, a patriot, or simply a man of his time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hour 4: The Genius of Attracting Bad Callers | 12-15-2025

  Lionel discusses a combination of critical issues, starting with the tragic and senseless murder of "liberal icon" Rob Reiner and his wife. Lionel and his callers dissect the politics surrounding the tragedy, questioning why some take delight in Reiner's demise and whether mourning his death is possible given his political ideology. Discussions pivot to the specifics of the crime, including the knife used, the concept of a "person of interest," and the application (or lack thereof) of the McNaughton insanity rule. Plus, dive into the legacy of All in the Family character Archie Bunker—was he an idiot, a patriot, or simply a man of his time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hour 3: The Empathy-Free Zone | 12-15-2025

  Lionel dissects high-order constructs like sympathy and compassion, particularly in the face of tragedy, such as the alleged murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, and the resulting public laughter or political dismissal. Lionel examines chaotic investigations, including the Brown University shooting where the sole person of interest was released, and questions leadership and public confidence. The conversation ultimately explores why the highest level of intellect is marked by compassion and an insatiable curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hour 2: Political Simpleton Stickers | 12-15-2025

  Lionel confronts the dangerous lack of nuance and loss of humanity gripping America, beginning with the reported tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, and the subsequent "comeuppance karma" celebrated by political simpletons. He dissects the "reflexive chorus" of rehearsed talking points that follows every crime involving a firearm, arguing that global statistics shatter the narrative that guns create violence. Finally, Lionel demands listeners confront the complexities of Islamism—the political ideology posing as a religion, exemplified by the Muslim Brotherhood—a critical global threat ignored because it requires too much thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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