The Mark Simone Show

Charlie warns that New York City’s budget is heading for serious trouble due to mismanagement by the city government. He also notes that more JPMorgan employees are now based in Texas than in New York. Charlie shares insight from sources on when the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen - and the outlook is worth hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart in South Carolina thinks speed cameras are unnecessary because cops could do the job better. Rich in Myrtle Beach calls Mark to praise Stewart's insight on speeding and how fast you could go in South Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Barron Trump’s 20th birthday! Governor Kathy Hochul is acknowledging that New York City has lost a significant portion of its tax base. Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has allegedly deleted her Twitter account after liking posts that are anti-Semitic. Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders was reportedly asked to leave a restaurant in Arkansas. CBS News Radio has announced it wil...

They discuss when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to oil tanker traffic. The prolonged closure has kept oil prices elevated, driving up gas prices and threatening to slow the broader economy. John also explains why gas prices in California and New York tend not to fall even when oil prices drop. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell will remain at the helm of t...

Michael on the Eastside said that last night's Two Park Avenue event, which WOR hosted, was amazing! Mike in Florida called Mark to talk about some of these crazy double standards in politics with Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is requesting $200 billion to continue military operations in the Iran war, and Mark breaks down why the president needs the funding immediately. In other news, the Japanese Prime Minister spoke with President Trump yesterday, and a Pearl Harbor joke he made during the conversation caused widespread shock. CBS News is cutting 6% of its staff as top editor Bari Weiss vows to overhau...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...

Senator Markwayne Mullin and Senator Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed l...

Mark and Jimmy highlight that Zohran Mamdani’s wife has been liking several posts that are critical of Israel and widely considered anti-Semitic. They also break down what the latest drop in Oscar ratings means for Hollywood’s cultural relevance. MSNBC’s primetime lineup is set for a major shakeup, and it remains to be seen whether that will help or hurt the network. Jill Biden has a new book on t...

Dante in New Jersey thinks oil producers are ripping us off left and right, and we don't see it. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, thinks Mamdani is opening a big can of worms with his new plans on the inheritance tax he wants to implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed local la...

How will Markwayne Mullin do in his new position as the DHS secretary? Mark and Howie discuss how Democrats often apply a double standard, particularly when it comes to targeting President Trump. They also weigh in on what Iran could look like three months from now and share their perspectives on where things are headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave in Chicago shares a prime example of Trump Derangement Syndrome, pointing to the current state of gas prices as evidence of how far some will go to blame the President. Bill in Lafayette, NJ, reflects on Ann Coulter’s appearance on Bill Maher’s show, noting that she was right all along about Trump becoming President. Bill also weighs in on Luigi Mangione, whom he expects to spend many years b...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, repor...

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, repor...

The SAVE Act has become a major flashpoint, driving Democrats to fury over its requirement that voters present certain forms of ID. In the New York City mayoral race, had Andrew Cuomo not entered the contest, Eric Adams would likely have secured the Democratic primary, but Zohran Mamdani ultimately claimed that spot instead. New York City is also moving forward with installing additional speed cam...

A lineup change is underway at MSNBC. Some Democrats are framing the SAVE Act as voter suppression, particularly targeting immigrants, with certain members of the party suggesting that some racial groups lack access to proper identification. Ann and Mark also turn to what the airlines should do amid the ongoing DHS situation and the continued dysfunction in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Joe in Columbus, NJ, posed a question for Mayor Mamdani about how New York City became the wealthiest city in the world, and wants to see if Mark can ask the mayor for him. Jim from Connecticut called in to ask Mark whether anyone has connected the dots on the future impact of AI replacing office staff and other human-based positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SAVE Act has become a major flashpoint, driving Democrats to fury over its requirement that voters present certain forms of ID. In the New York City mayoral race, had Andrew Cuomo not entered the contest, Eric Adams would likely have secured the Democratic primary, but Zohran Mamdani ultimately claimed that spot instead. New York City is also moving forward with installing additional speed cam...

Liz makes the case for why the Fed should seriously consider lowering interest rates, noting that current inflation numbers may not support maintaining the current rates. She also points out that very few voices on the right are pushing back on the SAVE Act, and argues that the best political strategy for Republicans is to advance legislation that roughly 80 percent of the country already supports...

Dr. Bob from Long Island, NY, called in to discuss how some airports are preparing to close due to funding shortfalls and the resulting staffing callouts. Fadji called in to ask Mark why Congress has been unable to pass term limits for senators and representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, repor...

Israel continued its strikes on top Iranian leaders overnight as the war against Iran presses on. With Iran’s leadership severely depleted, the Trump Administration suggests the conflict may have approximately two more weeks to run. Is Cuba next in line for a regime change? The island nation is currently experiencing widespread blackouts, with rioters taking to the streets in large numbers. Also o...