Sid Rosenberg, once fired multiple times and his shows suspended repeatedly, has managed to climb to the peak of a morning talk show on a New York City radio station. How did he do it? In his show, heavyweight figures from the political realm like former President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Mayor Eric Adams, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have all made appearances to discuss current important topics with this Brooklyn native.
“I made the transition from sports programs to political topics because of my kids, my wife, and my job. I ‘grew up’,” said Sid Rosenberg, the highly-rated morning radio talk show host, in a recent interview with The Epoch Times. During the interview, he openly acknowledged his various misconducts spanning over the last 15 years, including a DUI arrest in 2013.
Rosenberg reflected on his life journey, stating, “I am now tired, I have reached this stage. I have experienced so many amazing things, achieved so many wonderful things, and I have two great kids. I am now 59 years old. If I ruin all of this, it would be a great pity. So I really don’t want to go back. I have lived in those days for a long time, wasting many opportunities. But thank God, I have been given more than one chance at rebirth.”
This time around, he doesn’t want to waste his chance at rebirth. Apart from his morning show, he also hosts the radio program “Sid Sports Sunday” and the daily sports podcast “WABC Sports Top 5 with Sid Rosenberg.” Rosenberg and his wife Danielle co-founded the Dyspraxia DCD America foundation, aiming to raise funds with support from friends, politicians, artists, and TV celebrities.
Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel in 2023, Rosenberg, a Jewish-American, has frequently visited Israel over the past two years and become a staunch advocate for Israel. He has actively supported Israel, including interviewing President Trump on the first anniversary of the attack and his appointment to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council while traveling in Israel.
Expressing gratitude for President Trump’s recent efforts in securing hostage releases, Rosenberg emphasized the importance of monitoring the Middle East situation, contingent upon whether Hamas fulfills agreements. He noted the ongoing violence against innocent civilians in the streets there.
The transformation in Rosenberg’s views on family and faith is evidently rooted in the support and love he received during his childhood. Describing his late father Harvey as his “best friend” and how he would text him daily after his show, Rosenberg fondly remembered those moments, especially after his father’s passing in 2020.
Now standing firm and flourishing in popularity, Rosenberg’s life seems to be on a smooth sailing course. Yet, unexpected events are always part of life. Speaking about potential future endeavors, Rosenberg shared an interesting encounter where he was approached by several prominent figures urging him to run for mayor of New York City.
While considering the prospect, he hasn’t taken that step yet, as his wife and children are against it due to the significant impacts on family life. However, Rosenberg feels that he might still consider running for public office in the future. Regardless of the next mayor of New York City, his morning show “Sid & Friends In The Morning” will continue to advocate for conservative voices in America.
Looking ahead to his first post-election show, Rosenberg expressed his desire for President Trump to be the guest, alongside his son Eric and daughter-in-law Lara, who are regulars on his radio program.
Through his journey of ups and downs, Sid Rosenberg has found a place where he can make a difference, share his voice, and continue to grow – a testament to resilience and the power of second chances.