https://catsroundtable.com/ The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis — Sunday mornings 8–10 AM ET on 77 WABC New York, on affiliate stations across the country and as a podcast. On the air since March 2014; on 77 WABC since 2020. en-us Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT The Cats Roundtable; audio 77 WABC https://catsroundtable.com/ron-johnson-wisconsin-campaign-strategy-centers-on-local-races-and-election-administration/ https://catsroundtable.com/ron-johnson-wisconsin-campaign-strategy-centers-on-local-races-and-election-administration/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins John Catsimatidis a month before the Nov. 3 election to read his state’s mood. He says the Marquette poll shows a tight race with Democrats narrowly ahead, describes the party’s drive to contest every assembly and state senate seat since 2018, and calls Wisconsin’s voter rolls the state’s biggest election-integrity problem. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/kevin-cramer-washington-gridlock-raises-questions-about-bipartisanship-and-legislative-reform/ https://catsroundtable.com/kevin-cramer-washington-gridlock-raises-questions-about-bipartisanship-and-legislative-reform/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota tells John Catsimatidis that Senate Democrats blocked a ban on insider trading by public officials, a voter photo ID requirement and a ratepayer protection bill that passed the House 417–3. He says Chuck Schumer is running scared of his party’s socialist wing, and welcomes the president’s “super intelligence” label for AI while urging that its development not be slowed. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/alan-dershowitz-social-media-lies-and-leaving-the-democratic-party/ https://catsroundtable.com/alan-dershowitz-social-media-lies-and-leaving-the-democratic-party/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Alan Dershowitz tells John Catsimatidis why, after some 70 years as a Democrat, he has written the book “Why I Quit the Dems and So Should You” and left the party. He says young voters are taking social media at face value and electing extremists, that Democrats who stand up to the party’s socialists lose their primaries, and that local bookstores refuse to stock his book. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/ronna-romney-mcdaniel-michigan-senate-race-focuses-on-costs-and-energy-policy/ https://catsroundtable.com/ronna-romney-mcdaniel-michigan-senate-race-focuses-on-costs-and-energy-policy/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Ronna Romney McDaniel, the former RNC chairwoman now leading Michigan Forward, tells John Catsimatidis that Mike Rogers is within a point of Abdul El-Sayed in a Fox poll of Michigan’s Senate race. She says the state’s real issue is affordability, blaming nine utility rate increases since a 2023 state Green New Deal, and calls El-Sayed a socialist aligned with anti-American interests. Energy & Environment https://catsroundtable.com/john-sarcone-federal-prosecutors-uncover-nationwide-identity-theft-and-benefit-fraud-scheme/ https://catsroundtable.com/john-sarcone-federal-prosecutors-uncover-nationwide-identity-theft-and-benefit-fraud-scheme/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT John Sarcone, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, tells John Catsimatidis about a Friday press conference on an identity theft and benefits fraud scheme that spanned 14 states and sought $13 million. He says two now-convicted defendants stole identities to bill federal programs for transportation they never provided, and credits State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office for the referral. Crime & Justice https://catsroundtable.com/john-e-sununu-new-hampshire-campaign-centers-economic-policy-and-congressional-reform/ https://catsroundtable.com/john-e-sununu-new-hampshire-campaign-centers-economic-policy-and-congressional-reform/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, tells John Catsimatidis the race against Rep. Chris Pappas is now a toss-up after trailing by five or six points earlier in the year. He says Pappas voted with Nancy Pelosi 99% of the time and has voted 68 times on taxes, and lays out a reform platform of term limits and congressional pay cuts. Economy https://catsroundtable.com/bruce-blakeman-new-york-governors-race-centers-on-public-safety-and-economic-relief/ https://catsroundtable.com/bruce-blakeman-new-york-governors-race-centers-on-public-safety-and-economic-relief/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for governor, checks in with John Catsimatidis from the campaign trail. He says New Yorkers are fed up with Gov. Kathy Hochul, calls her the most pro-criminal governor in the country, faults her parole board for releasing cop killers, and pledges to end what he says is $81,000 in benefits for each asylum seeker. Crime & Justice https://catsroundtable.com/joseph-hernandez-fiscal-accountability-and-government-waste-drive-comptroller-campaign/ https://catsroundtable.com/joseph-hernandez-fiscal-accountability-and-government-waste-drive-comptroller-campaign/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Joseph Hernandez, the Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller, tells John Catsimatidis about his debate with incumbent Tom DiNapoli and the business record he says sets him apart. He says the state budget has grown to $277 billion with $210 billion in debt, that Medicaid fraud goes largely unprosecuted, and that the pension fund trails the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Economy https://catsroundtable.com/george-borrello-new-york-taxes-and-spending-are-driving-the-states-exodus/ https://catsroundtable.com/george-borrello-new-york-taxes-and-spending-are-driving-the-states-exodus/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT State Sen. George Borrello of Chautauqua County tells John Catsimatidis that New York’s state and local governments collect about $12,500 per person a year, the highest in the nation and 22% above California, citing the Citizens Budget Commission. He says the budget has grown from $170 billion to $277 billion under one-party rule, that Medicaid now consumes about half of it, and that fraud goes unaddressed. New York https://catsroundtable.com/bernadette-castro-bruce-blakeman-is-stylistically-like-george-pataki/ https://catsroundtable.com/bernadette-castro-bruce-blakeman-is-stylistically-like-george-pataki/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Bernadette Castro, who served 12 years as state parks commissioner under Gov. George Pataki, tells John Catsimatidis why she is working for Bruce Blakeman’s campaign for governor. She says Blakeman has run Nassau County the way Pataki ran the state, calls him a moderate, fiscally conservative and socially inclusive Republican, and urges listeners to vote early from Oct. 24 and bring others to the polls. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/christine-hanlon-lieutenant-governors-departure-sparks-questions-over-transparency-and-accountability/ https://catsroundtable.com/christine-hanlon-lieutenant-governors-departure-sparks-questions-over-transparency-and-accountability/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT New Jersey Republican Chair Christine Hanlon tells John Catsimatidis about the resignation of the state’s lieutenant governor after a months-long investigation into ethics violations and alleged misconduct toward women. She says Gov. Mikie Sherrill kept the inquiry from the public while campaigning out of state, notes the NJGOP had called for the resignation weeks earlier, and turns to the fight to keep Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in Congress. New York https://catsroundtable.com/steve-fulop-new-york-city-business-leaders-confront-economic-competition-and-safety-concerns/ https://catsroundtable.com/steve-fulop-new-york-city-business-leaders-confront-economic-competition-and-safety-concerns/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Steve Fulop, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, reviews a busy week with John Catsimatidis: Morgan Stanley’s plan for 3,800 jobs in Dallas, what he calls Ken Griffin’s $3 billion gift to Miami, and a report that the Democratic Socialists intend to target individual CEOs by name. He says the mayor’s office denied the report and he is taking them at their word. New York https://catsroundtable.com/gordon-chang-beijing-uses-diplomacy-and-trade-pressure-to-advance-its-interests/ https://catsroundtable.com/gordon-chang-beijing-uses-diplomacy-and-trade-pressure-to-advance-its-interests/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT China analyst Gordon Chang gives John Catsimatidis his reading of President Xi’s visit a week on: Beijing got what it wanted, televised images of President Trump honoring Xi and more time while the United States postpones imposing costs. He says time nonetheless favors America, that purges in China’s military make a 2027 Taiwan invasion unlikely, and that China supplied the targeting data Iran used to kill Americans. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/ed-randall-dr-daniel-petrylak-prostate-cancer-awareness-and-why-early-detection-matters-for-mens-health/ https://catsroundtable.com/ed-randall-dr-daniel-petrylak-prostate-cancer-awareness-and-why-early-detection-matters-for-mens-health/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Ed Randall of Fans for the Cure and Dr. Daniel Petrylak of the Yale School of Medicine tell John Catsimatidis why early detection of prostate cancer matters. Petrylak says more than 300,000 American men will be diagnosed this year and more than 36,000 will die of metastatic disease, and explains who should have a PSA test and when. Randall reports 206 men screened free at Yankee Stadium. Health https://catsroundtable.com/bonnie-brady-offshore-wind-projects-raise-concerns-over-maritime-safety-and-search-and-rescue-operations/ https://catsroundtable.com/bonnie-brady-offshore-wind-projects-raise-concerns-over-maritime-safety-and-search-and-rescue-operations/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Bonnie Brady, policy director of the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association, tells John Catsimatidis what she found in the Coast Guard’s report on the fishing vessel Mistress, lost off Rhode Island seven years ago; a wreck believed to be it was recently located 50 feet from a wind turbine foundation. The report, she says, names wind turbines as a hazard about eight times; the helicopter crew aborted its search. Energy & Environment https://catsroundtable.com/odette-wilkens-fcc-wireless-radiation-standards-face-scrutiny-over-safety-concerns/ https://catsroundtable.com/odette-wilkens-fcc-wireless-radiation-standards-face-scrutiny-over-safety-concerns/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Odette Wilkens, president and general counsel of Wired Broadband Inc. and the National Call for Safe Technology, tells John Catsimatidis that the FCC has been under a court order since 2021 to explain why it never updated its wireless emission limits. She says the appeals court found the agency arbitrary and capricious for ignoring 11,000 pages of evidence, and that its latest answer amounts to nothing to see here. Health https://catsroundtable.com/the-stoler-report-with-michael-stoler-eli-weiss-and-andrew-albstein/ https://catsroundtable.com/the-stoler-report-with-michael-stoler-eli-weiss-and-andrew-albstein/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT On the Stoler Report, Michael Stoler talks with developer Eli Weiss of Joy Construction and his longtime counsel, Andrew Albstein, about how New York real estate has changed over 40 years. Albstein describes a labyrinth of legislation, including a new annual tax on out-of-state homeowners; Weiss explains why the 485-x program, with higher wage rules above 99 units, is producing affordable housing 25 units at a time. Real Estate https://catsroundtable.com/dr-peter-michalos-limiting-sugar-and-choosing-whole-foods-to-support-healthy-aging/ https://catsroundtable.com/dr-peter-michalos-limiting-sugar-and-choosing-whole-foods-to-support-healthy-aging/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Dr. Peter Michalos, calling from the Greek islands where he is interviewing centenarians, tells John Catsimatidis that the long-lived people he studies avoid sugar. He explains why diabetes shows up in the eyes, compares cane sugar to flooding a 10-gallon tank with 25 gallons of fuel while fruit releases its sugar slowly, and says diabetics face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Health https://catsroundtable.com/steve-kates-exoplanet-radio-signals-spacexs-heavy-rocket-test-and-nuclear-propulsion/ https://catsroundtable.com/steve-kates-exoplanet-radio-signals-spacexs-heavy-rocket-test-and-nuclear-propulsion/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Astronomer Steve Kates tells John Catsimatidis about radio signals detected from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b by a 64-dish radio telescope in South Africa, the first ever from a planet beyond the solar system, which astronomers attribute to auroras. He marks 69 years since Sputnik, reviews SpaceX’s 14th Starship flight, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites despite an engine failure, and explains the Stirling engine. Science & Space https://catsroundtable.com/lynn-shaw-how-smartphones-and-endless-scrolling-affect-young-minds/ https://catsroundtable.com/lynn-shaw-how-smartphones-and-endless-scrolling-affect-young-minds/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT Lynn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors asks John Catsimatidis what smartphones are doing to children’s brains. She says a phone is not cocaine, but likes, notifications and endless scrolling activate the same reward circuitry in a brain still developing impulse control, that kids spend up to nine hours a day on devices, and that they need sleep, face-to-face conversation and even boredom. Faith & Community https://catsroundtable.com/john-terrett-weak-employment-data-eases-rate-concerns-as-disney-and-mattel-make-headlines/ https://catsroundtable.com/john-terrett-weak-employment-data-eases-rate-concerns-as-disney-and-mattel-make-headlines/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT WABC financial analyst John Terrett tells John Catsimatidis that markets rose on a weak September jobs report, 29,000 jobs against 90,000 expected and unemployment up to 4.2%, because it eases pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its Oct. 27–28 meeting. He covers Disney’s job cuts, a reported takeover bid for Mattel by Authentic Brands, a Senate bill to scrap the penny and the week ahead. Economy https://catsroundtable.com/nikos-christodoulides-turkey-the-middle-east-and-cypruss-u-s-investment-boom/ https://catsroundtable.com/nikos-christodoulides-turkey-the-middle-east-and-cypruss-u-s-investment-boom/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus, in New York for UN week, tells John Catsimatidis how an EU member state sits minutes by air from Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Turkey. He describes cooperation with the United States, Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the UAE on regional stability, the 1974 Turkish invasion and the push to reunify the island, and the American companies now investing in Cyprus. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/james-lankford-sounds-off-on-iran-the-un-and-the-2026-election/ https://catsroundtable.com/james-lankford-sounds-off-on-iran-the-un-and-the-2026-election/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins John Catsimatidis the Sunday after UN week to discuss the Senate races that will decide the Nov. 3 election. He calls the United Nations “feckless” on Ukraine, Iran and antisemitism, and argues that Iran is restricting the Strait of Hormuz to push up oil prices and influence American voters. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/joni-ernst-tight-senate-races-farmers-and-whats-at-stake-in-2026/ https://catsroundtable.com/joni-ernst-tight-senate-races-farmers-and-whats-at-stake-in-2026/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa tells John Catsimatidis that many Republican Senate races are tighter than they should be with five weeks to the election. She describes the pressure on farmers from high diesel prices ahead of harvest, links President Xi’s White House visit to the search for crop markets, and says Republicans must remind swing voters where the Democratic Party is headed. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/jim-jordan-sounds-off-on-the-2026-midterms-and-the-battle-for-congress/ https://catsroundtable.com/jim-jordan-sounds-off-on-the-2026-midterms-and-the-battle-for-congress/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio tells John Catsimatidis that Republicans can hold the House and Senate despite a challenging environment, and lays out the campaign’s three messages. He warns that a Democratic House would turn oversight into investigations of the Trump administration, its allies and likely 2028 candidates, and traces that approach back to the Steele dossier. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/matthew-whitaker-trumps-nato-strategy-europe-is-quickly-getting-stronger/ https://catsroundtable.com/matthew-whitaker-trumps-nato-strategy-europe-is-quickly-getting-stronger/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, tells John Catsimatidis why the Greenland basing agreement with Denmark matters for Arctic security as China and Russia grow more active there. He assesses how allies are responding to President Trump’s demands on defense spending, names the countries moving fastest, and addresses Turkey’s new pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/ryan-zinke-trumps-energy-strategy-venezuela-oil-and-the-fight-for-america/ https://catsroundtable.com/ryan-zinke-trumps-energy-strategy-venezuela-oil-and-the-fight-for-america/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, now a congressman from Montana, compares the first and second Trump administrations with John Catsimatidis and explains why the Interior Department controls most federal energy production. He recounts the origin of the “energy dominance” policy, weighs the Venezuelan heavy-crude deal, suggests a domestic oil price around $75, and urges voters to turn out. Energy & Environment https://catsroundtable.com/jamie-mcdonald-the-washington-square-park-drug-crackdown-were-going-to-do-our-job/ https://catsroundtable.com/jamie-mcdonald-the-washington-square-park-drug-crackdown-were-going-to-do-our-job/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Jamie McDonald, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells John Catsimatidis about the federal conviction of a leader of the drug-dealing network that had taken over Washington Square Park. He describes the case brought a year ago against more than 20 defendants, the NYPD and DEA’s role, and says more park cases are coming. Crime & Justice https://catsroundtable.com/david-paterson-rips-un-walkout-on-netanyahu-shocked-and-appalled/ https://catsroundtable.com/david-paterson-rips-un-walkout-on-netanyahu-shocked-and-appalled/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Former Gov. David Paterson tells John Catsimatidis he was “shocked and appalled” that dozens of delegations walked out of the UN General Assembly when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke. He discusses the speech and its reference to Mayor Mamdani, then praises Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch after introducing her at a PAL luncheon. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/steve-fulop-nyc-risks-losing-billions-as-companies-shift-jobs-to-texas-florida-and-beyond/ https://catsroundtable.com/steve-fulop-nyc-risks-losing-billions-as-companies-shift-jobs-to-texas-florida-and-beyond/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Steve Fulop, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, reviews UN week with John Catsimatidis. He welcomes the mayor’s meeting with President Trump and the proposed Sunnyside housing project, describes a call between 150 CEOs and an Anthropic researcher on AI, and explains why companies that keep a New York presence are choosing to grow in Texas, Florida and Utah instead. New York https://catsroundtable.com/dr-marc-siegel-the-angels-among-us-miracles-visions-and-unbelievable-coincidences/ https://catsroundtable.com/dr-marc-siegel-the-angels-among-us-miracles-visions-and-unbelievable-coincidences/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Dr. Marc Siegel talks with John Catsimatidis about his new book “The Angels Among Us,” the follow-up to “Miracles Among Us,” which collects accounts of angelic visitations and of people doing what he calls angel-like work. He tells the stories of surgeon Bill Rhodes, shooting survivor Chris Smith and Alcoholics Anonymous founder Bill Wilson, and lists where the book can be pre-ordered. Faith & Community https://catsroundtable.com/mike-lombardi-lost-fishing-boat-found-50-feet-from-a-block-island-wind-turbine/ https://catsroundtable.com/mike-lombardi-lost-fishing-boat-found-50-feet-from-a-block-island-wind-turbine/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Mike Lombardi of Green Oceans tells John Catsimatidis about the discovery of the fishing vessel Mistress, lost in a 2019 storm near the Block Island Wind Farm with two of three crew. He recounts the Coast Guard’s account of the mayday and the abandoned helicopter search, explains how a commissioned survey found the wreck 50 feet from a turbine, and says the wreck’s orientation suggests an avoidance maneuver. Energy & Environment https://catsroundtable.com/jose-santamaria-europes-security-crisis-russian-threats-narco-networks-and-germanys-shift-right/ https://catsroundtable.com/jose-santamaria-europes-security-crisis-russian-threats-narco-networks-and-germanys-shift-right/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Jose Santamaria returns with a European security briefing for John Catsimatidis: Russian jets intercepted near Sweden, a CIA warning about Russia’s shadow fleet in the south, and what he describes as Iranian and Venezuelan funding of radical groups in Spain. He also discusses Moroccan drug networks, the far-right AfD’s regional win in Germany and why some eastern Europeans see Putin as a stabilizing figure. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/dr-mason-pimsler-sounds-the-alarm-on-cell-phones-and-the-developing-brain/ https://catsroundtable.com/dr-mason-pimsler-sounds-the-alarm-on-cell-phones-and-the-developing-brain/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Geriatrician Dr. Mason Pimsler explains to John Catsimatidis how phone notifications work on the brain’s dopamine reward circuitry and why developing adolescent brains are especially vulnerable. He discusses a UCLA functional MRI study of teenagers viewing Instagram-style photos with many likes, and gives his view on Wi-Fi equipment in bedrooms. Health https://catsroundtable.com/sarri-harper-brings-carnegie-deli-back-to-midtown-its-the-best/ https://catsroundtable.com/sarri-harper-brings-carnegie-deli-back-to-midtown-its-the-best/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sarri Harper, CEO of the Carnegie Deli, talks with John Catsimatidis about reopening in Midtown Manhattan at 834 Seventh Avenue at 54th Street, a block from the original location. She says the pastrami on rye remains the top seller, recalls the deli’s 1937 opening and her grandfather’s 1976 purchase, and recommends the matzo ball soup and cheesecake. New York https://catsroundtable.com/the-stoler-report-with-michael-stoler-paul-neuman/ https://catsroundtable.com/the-stoler-report-with-michael-stoler-paul-neuman/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT On the Stoler Report, Michael Stoler talks with Paul Neuman, founder of the Catering Advisory Group, about four decades in New York food service, from an Upper East Side shop to a Long Island City commissary closed by COVID-19. Neuman describes his consulting work for Melba’s Restaurant Group, including a Newark restaurant opening in November and a planned Apple TV series. Real Estate https://catsroundtable.com/dr-peter-michalos-cancer-vaccines-could-change-the-future-of-medicine/ https://catsroundtable.com/dr-peter-michalos-cancer-vaccines-could-change-the-future-of-medicine/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Dr. Peter Michalos tells John Catsimatidis about personalized cancer vaccines, including a Merck partnership on a melanoma vaccine that he says cut deaths and recurrence by 49% in a 1,100-patient study. He reviews screening options from Cologuard to multi-cancer blood tests, explains how Right to Try gives patients access to trial drugs, and repeats his lifestyle advice. Health https://catsroundtable.com/steve-kates-supersonic-jets-spacexs-next-starship-launch-trumps-golden-dome-defense-system/ https://catsroundtable.com/steve-kates-supersonic-jets-spacexs-next-starship-launch-trumps-golden-dome-defense-system/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Astronomer Steve Kates covers three stories with John Catsimatidis: Boom Supersonic’s Mach 2 airliner and a Chinese rival, SpaceX’s 14th Starship launch attempt aiming for six orbits, and the Golden Dome missile defense plan. He explains how NASA’s X-59 addresses the sonic boom and traces Golden Dome’s roots to the Reagan-era Brilliant Pebbles proposal. Science & Space https://catsroundtable.com/lynn-shaw-we-must-talk-about-suicide-and-protect-our-kids/ https://catsroundtable.com/lynn-shaw-we-must-talk-about-suicide-and-protect-our-kids/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT For Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, Lynn Shaw of Lynn’s Warriors tells John Catsimatidis that suicide rates among girls aged 10 to 19 have risen sharply in five years and links the trend to time spent online. She challenges the myth that talking about suicide makes it more likely, and points listeners to the 988 lifeline and save.org. Faith & Community https://catsroundtable.com/john-terrett-markets-tread-water-ahead-of-the-fed-amid-un-week-and-xis-state-visit/ https://catsroundtable.com/john-terrett-markets-tread-water-ahead-of-the-fed-amid-un-week-and-xis-state-visit/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT WABC financial analyst John Terrett tells John Catsimatidis that markets are treading water ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Oct. 27–28 meeting and reacting to every headline. He reviews a week dominated by politics: President Trump’s UN General Assembly speech on Iran and “super intelligence,” President Xi’s state visit, and the jobs data due in the coming week. Economy https://catsroundtable.com/peter-navarro-exposing-anthony-fauci-in-new-book-why-fauci-must-rot-in-prison/ https://catsroundtable.com/peter-navarro-exposing-anthony-fauci-in-new-book-why-fauci-must-rot-in-prison/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Peter Navarro discusses his book “Why Fauci Must Rot in Prison,” arguing that Anthony Fauci’s funding of gain-of-function research led to the COVID-19 virus and that states can prosecute him. He recalls his January 2020 Situation Room argument with Fauci over the China travel ban. Navarro and John Catsimatidis also criticize the Federal Reserve for raising rates during an energy price shock. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/joe-gruters-the-gops-2026-agenda-and-the-battle-over-americas-political-direction/ https://catsroundtable.com/joe-gruters-the-gops-2026-agenda-and-the-battle-over-americas-political-direction/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters gives John Catsimatidis a read on the Nov. 3 midterm election with about seven weeks to go. He describes the contest as a fight between common-sense candidates and what he calls radical leftists, credits President Trump with working for American workers, and urges listeners to volunteer or donate through GOP.com. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/andy-biggs-arizonas-political-battle-over-elections-water-and-development/ https://catsroundtable.com/andy-biggs-arizonas-political-battle-over-elections-water-and-development/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Rep. Andy Biggs, the Trump-endorsed candidate for governor of Arizona, talks with John Catsimatidis about election integrity, water and growth in his state. He says Maricopa County’s new elections officer has cleaned up the voter rolls, criticizes the Democratic governor’s vetoes of election bills and limits on home building, and predicts a Republican win if turnout holds. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/george-pataki-remembering-9-11-and-rebuilding-ground-zero/ https://catsroundtable.com/george-pataki-remembering-9-11-and-rebuilding-ground-zero/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT A week after the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, former Gov. George Pataki reflects with John Catsimatidis on the commemoration and on the documentary “Out of the Darkness,” which tells how Ground Zero was rebuilt. He also voices concern about New York’s taxes, energy costs and regulation, and calls for leadership that restores confidence in the city. New York https://catsroundtable.com/bruce-blakeman-a-plan-for-a-safer-new-york-and-lower-taxes/ https://catsroundtable.com/bruce-blakeman-a-plan-for-a-safer-new-york-and-lower-taxes/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, tells John Catsimatidis his campaign is in a statistical dead heat with Gov. Kathy Hochul. He describes running mate Sheriff Todd Hood’s role upstate and names the three concerns he hears most from voters: taxes, utility bills and public safety. New York https://catsroundtable.com/ido-aharoni-aronoff-the-new-world-order-and-the-challenge-facing-western-democracies/ https://catsroundtable.com/ido-aharoni-aronoff-the-new-world-order-and-the-challenge-facing-western-democracies/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Former Israeli Consul General Ido Aharoni Aronoff tells John Catsimatidis that the United States is reconfiguring its global presence to confront China, and that energy explains Iran, Venezuela and even the Greenland debate. He assesses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s prospects in Israel’s Oct. 27 election and argues that Americans do not realize they are in a cyber war with an anti-American axis. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/michael-lipetri-his-campaign-for-congress-and-the-fight-for-house-majority-control/ https://catsroundtable.com/michael-lipetri-his-campaign-for-congress-and-the-fight-for-house-majority-control/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Michael LiPetri, the Republican candidate for Congress in New York’s Nassau County district, talks with John Catsimatidis about a race he calls one of the top three targets in the nation. He says he lost by about two points two years ago, sets out his platform on taxes, police and borders, and attacks his opponent’s record on stock trading and qualified immunity. Politics https://catsroundtable.com/gordon-chang-trump-xi-summit-raises-questions-about-china-and-global-security/ https://catsroundtable.com/gordon-chang-trump-xi-summit-raises-questions-about-china-and-global-security/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT China analyst Gordon Chang previews Xi Jinping’s Sept. 24 summit with President Trump in Washington and the signal sent by a planned tarmac greeting at Andrews Air Force Base. He discusses the tightening ties among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, argues the administration should prioritize Iran over Beijing, and notes rumors about Xi’s health. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/alireza-jafarzadeh-inside-irans-opposition-movement-and-the-fight-for-a-secular-republic/ https://catsroundtable.com/alireza-jafarzadeh-inside-irans-opposition-movement-and-the-fight-for-a-secular-republic/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran talks with John Catsimatidis ahead of the UN General Assembly, where Iran’s president is due to speak and Iranian Americans plan a rally. He describes the opposition platform led by Maryam Rajavi, argues the regime is weaker than ever, and says the solution lies with the Iranian people rather than outside arms or troops. Foreign Policy https://catsroundtable.com/hank-sheinkopf-the-democratic-partys-identity-crisis-and-its-working-class-disconnect/ https://catsroundtable.com/hank-sheinkopf-the-democratic-partys-identity-crisis-and-its-working-class-disconnect/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf tells John Catsimatidis that efforts to blunt President Trump’s power are also an attack on the democratic system itself. He describes what he calls a hostile takeover of the Democratic Party by democratic socialists, traces the party’s drift from Bill Clinton’s centrism and the decline of industrial unions, and sketches the ticket he thinks Democrats need. Politics