Anthony Cumia gives you all the rundown on the news of the week with a humorous twist.

Anthony Cumia presents a curated countdown of the top ten war movies typically viewed during the Memorial Day holiday. While he shares personal anecdotes about meeting figures like Chris Kyle and critiques specific acting performances, his primary purpose is to satirize traditional radio tropes, such as "hacky" bits and staged call-in segments. The discussion highlights the evolution of cinema, contrasting the stylized, older depictions of combat with the graphic realism found in modern masterpieces like Saving Private Ryan.

Anthony Cumia talks military history and cinematic portrayals of war to observe Memorial Day. Their conversation transitions from discussing the 1988 film Bat 21 and its depiction of a downed airman to exploring the miraculous evolution of technology, specifically modern biological tracking methods like heartbeat detection. The host reflects on the profound generational shift in machinery, contrasting the outdated equipment of early World War II with the digital marvels of 2026.

Anthony Cumia criticizes progressive urban policies, specifically targeting the violence interrupter programs in cities like New York and Chicago. He argues that employing former gang members to mediate street conflict is a fantasy-based approach that fails in reality, citing a specific instance where a taxpayer-funded worker allegedly committed a violent assault. Cumia contrasts these "woke" initiatives with a demand for strict law enforcement, advocating for a return to controversial tactics like stop-and-frisk and aggressive policing to maintain order.

For Memorial Day, Anthony Cumia details some of the best movies for the holiday, answers callers, goes after the woke left and more.

Anthony Cumia questioning New York City’s proposal to invest nearly $32 million in permanent funding for public libraries, arguing that smartphones and artificial intelligence have made traditional library services less essential.

Anthony Cumia discusses the removal of certain immigrant groups from the United States in order to preserve what he described as the country’s traditional cultural identity.

This episode of The Anthony Cumia Show tackles union corruption and the chaos surrounding a Long Island Railroad strike before diving into the explosive case of online provocateur “Chud the Builder,” who now faces charges after a racially charged shooting. Cumia breaks down the legal pitfalls of self-defense cases, warns against talking to police without a lawyer, and questions the danger of emotionally driven juries. The show also takes aim at New York’s fiscal mismanagement, congestion pricing, rising crime, and the decline of public libraries, arguing they’ve strayed far from their original purpose. The episode closes with a sharp critique of failing classroom discipline and soft-on-crime sentencing policies.

Anthony Cumia and Jim Norton discuss the logistical frustrations and social dynamics of the professional comedy world. The conversation transitions from a humorous critique of their own inability to manage business expenses and contract reimbursements to a nostalgic reflection on classic radio gags versus modern broadcasting standards. A significant portion of the exchange focuses on the art of performance, as they analyze acting techniques and recount the witty, often biting, verbal sparring that defines their inner circle of comedians.