Lionel dives into a frank discussion about the mathematical odds of everything, from lottery jackpots (MegaMillions, Powerball) and winning elections to the chances of your own birth. Lionel and his callers dissect the bizarre New York election race involving Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa, brutally assessing why Curtis Sliwa should "know his limitations". Explore the ethical conundrum of loyalty versus reality when supporting a doomed candidate. Plus, uncover forgotten New York City phenomena (exploding sewer lids, vanishing car alarms, mysterious steam) and question our fascination with "cool" criminals, reflecting on famous cons, like Frank Abagnale, and the recent theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre.

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