The Mark Simone Show

Governor Kathy Hochul is most likely to encounter significant challenges in the upcoming gubernatorial race, as U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced her candidacy for governor in New York City. This development sets the stage for a highly competitive contest between the two prominent political figures. Former CIA Director John Brennan is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justic...

David in Brooklyn, NY, called Mark to explain how statistical numbers highlighting voting in NYC's recent election may not have been accurate. Bill in Pennsylvania thinks U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik should use the phrase "common sense" instead of "affordability" for her branding on her gubernatorial campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is considering whether to retain current NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch when he takes office. If Tisch does not stay on, former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison is said to be a top contender for the role, according to sources close to Mamdani’s transition team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his transition team yesterday. President Trump commented on Mamdani’s victory as the next mayor of NYC. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Is Mamdani’s proposal to match New Jersey’s tax rates in NYC a smart move to help the poor? Could “socialism in the city” hurt the economy? Socialism may or may not be good for the economy. How did Zohran Mamdani mobiliz...

Curtis called Mamdani after his win and explained how their conversation went. Will we ever hear from Andrew Cuomo again? Mark argues Sliwa did not cost Cuomo the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his transition team yesterday. President Trump commented on Mamdani’s victory as the next mayor of NYC. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Is Mamdani’s proposal to match New Jersey’s tax rates in NYC a smart move to help the poor? Could “socialism in the city” hurt the economy? Socialism may or may not be good for the economy. See omn...

How did Zohran Mamdani mobilize so many young voters? Were backroom deals involved in his campaign success? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. Curtis called Mamdani after his win and explained how their conversation went. Will we ever hear from Andrew Cuomo again? Mark argues Sliwa did not cost Cuomo the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Tony in New Jersey called Mark to tell him that a lot of voters in Tuesday's election don't know what Marxism is. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, has an idea for identifying Democrats or liberals who may soon have their rent frozen due to upcoming legislation from Mamdani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Zohran Mamdani mobilize so many young voters? Were backroom deals involved in his campaign success? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Mamdani’s proposal to match New Jersey’s tax rates in NYC a smart move to help the poor? Could “socialism in the city” hurt the economy? Socialism may or may not be good for the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave in New Jersey called Mark to ask him about Mikie Sherrill's plans to freeze utility costs in New Jersey as the new governor. Bill in Pennsylvania calls Mark to find out when AG Letitia James will get her day of punishment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his transition team yesterday. President Trump commented on Mamdani’s victory as the next mayor of NYC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Cuomo’s political reputation may have cost him the New York City mayoral race. Across the country, many are expressing disappointment over Tuesday night’s election results, but did Republicans put in enough effort to flip key states and regions from blue to red? Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Ed shares his perspective, stating that Republicans suffered a decisive defeat am...

Andrew Cuomo’s political reputation may have cost him the New York City mayoral race. Across the country, many are expressing disappointment over Tuesday night’s election results, but did Republicans put in enough effort to flip key states and regions from blue to red? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Ed shares his perspective, stating that Republicans suffer...

In a major development, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker, who is Jewish, resigned this morning after learning that Zohran Mamdani is the city’s new mayor-elect. Mark discusses the districts where Andrew Cuomo performed well during his campaign. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Best-selling author Ann Coulter. Ann joins Mark to analyze why Andrew Cuomo lost the mayoral race in NYC. They discus...

Ann joins Mark to analyze why Andrew Cuomo lost the mayoral race in NYC. They discuss whether the lack of a strong Republican base in the city remains a significant obstacle to defeating Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel in Florida called Mark to let him know that Florida welcomes people from NYC all the time. Anna in New Jersey called Mark because she was emotional about NYC electing a socialist mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a major development, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker, who is Jewish, resigned this morning after learning that Zohran Mamdani is the city’s new mayor-elect. Mark discusses the districts where Andrew Cuomo performed well during his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed shares his perspective, stating that Republicans suffered a decisive defeat amid a powerful Democratic wave nationwide. He urges the GOP to focus on strategies for winning the 2026 midterm elections. He also weighs in on whether Andrew Cuomo’s political career is truly over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob in New Rochelle, NY, called Mark to express his frustration with New York electing Zohran Mamdani as mayor. At least we won't have to hear Cuomo's voice anymore. Shelley in Long Island, NY, calls Mark to ask him if Former Special Counsel Jack Smith will be prosecuted soon. Bill in Lafayette, NJ, is so upset that Democrats swept last night's elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Andrew Cuomo’s political reputation may have cost him the New York City mayoral race. Across the country, many are expressing disappointment over Tuesday night’s election results, but did Republicans put in enough effort to flip key states and regions from blue to red? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews political commentator Liz Peek. Liz is hoping Zohran Mamdani will be defeated in the mayoral race, citing Mamdani’s lack of experience as a major concern. The New Jersey gubernatorial race may also hinge on whether President Trump is an asset for the candidates, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republica...

Liz is hoping Zohran Mamdani will be defeated in the mayoral race, citing Mamdani’s lack of experience as a major concern. The New Jersey gubernatorial race may also hinge on whether President Trump is an asset for the candidates, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse in Brooklyn, NY, called Mark to say Andrew Cuomo's name isn't at the top of the ballot when you go to vote in NYC. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, called Mark to sound off on New Jersey's race for governor! Can Jack Ciattarelli win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.