EP 1,267 - ISIS INSPIRED ATTACK ON UPPER EAST SIDE OF NYC/ MR. & MRS. ZORON THE MORON BEING WORSE THAN WE IMAGINED/WAR WITH IRAN/NBA FOUL BAITING

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Michael Rapaport says Mayor Zoran is worse than he imagined, just two months into his tenure.

The episode begins with Michael Rapaport's signature energetic intro, immediately targeting New York Mayor Zoran as 'Zoran the Moron' who has surpassed Rapaport's low expectations. He transitions to discussing a recent ISIS-inspired terrorist attack involving IEDs thrown during a protest near Gracie Mansion, expressing frustration that protesters can still fully cover their faces. Rapaport then reveals that the mayor's wife liked over 100 social media posts around October 7th that celebrated Hamas attacks, which he describes as sickening. He criticizes Mayor Zoran for frequently mentioning being the first Muslim mayor and facing Islamophobia, arguing this is a deflection tactic since Zoran attended elite schools like Bronx Science and didn't face real bigotry. Rapaport plays a clip of the mayor making such statements. The host shifts to the Israel-Iran war, recounting a friend in Israel who had to run to bomb shelters multiple times during their call, highlighting the fear for civilians. He briefly comments on NBA issues like foul-baiting by players like SGA and Luka Dončić. Rapaport promotes his comedy shows in Phoenix and other iHeartRadio podcasts. Later, he reviews the FX series 'Love Story' about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, praising its portrayal of their tragic love story despite some flaws. The episode ends with more podcast ads and a call to subscribe.

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New York outrage meets loud fanfare and a pop-culture turn.

The episode centers on a heated New York political monologue, with Zoran's first two months as mayor and his wife's activity on October 7, 2021, among the host's stated targets. It also turns toward FX's Love Story, the John F. Kennedy Jr.

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You want New York political outrage with a JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette TV detour? Press play.

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