The Mark Simone Show

Whoever wins the Michigan midterm race will probably shape the future of the GOP. Brad Lander, who’s running for US Rep., is getting attention for picking olives in Israel, and Zohran Mamdani has endorsed him. At a dinner last night, Robert Kraft raised $32 million for Blue Square, an organization fighting anti-Semitism. Mark weighs in on which pizza is the best in the country. In Connecticut, a d...

They go over the latest jobless numbers, where the US economy stands, and whether the Fed will raise rates at its next meeting. John also talks about what the future could look like without cell towers, and how robotics and SpaceX might be here sooner than we think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill from New Jersey called Mark to talk about Brad Lander’s time in Israel. Gerald from Brooklyn called in to discuss the governor’s race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whoever wins the Michigan midterm race will probably shape the future of the GOP. Brad Lander, who’s running for US Rep., is getting attention for picking olives in Israel, and Zohran Mamdani has endorsed him. At a dinner last night, Patriots owner Robert Kraft raised $32 million for Blue Square, an organization fighting anti-Semitism. Mark weighs in on which pizza is the best in the country. In C...

They talk about what Republicans need to do to win the midterms—Jimmy adds some humor, and they discuss whether Ilhan Omar could actually go to jail or get deported. The guys also cover how what’s happening in France right now reflects Democratic policies here, and Mark and Jimmy compare e-bike deaths to horse-drawn carriage incidents in Central Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Jerry from New Jersey called in to talk about Mark’s new hour on the show. Vincent from Brooklyn called in to chat about how healthy potato chips really are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New stop sign cameras could start showing up in some parts of Long Island. James Talarico has asked Republican Ken Paxton to debate before people start heavily voting in the midterms. The NYS court officers’ unions have officially backed Bruce Blakeman for governor, which doesn’t happen often. Mark shares his take on the ex-cop who shot and killed another driver on the George Washington Bridge a f...

Frank from Arizona called in to talk about the types of candidates running for office. Mara from Nevada called in to share her thoughts on living a good life and how Mark fits into that story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio governor is causing a stir, especially because of how it was produced. Mark talks about what might happen next. A new Quinnipiac poll has Republican Bruce Blakeman down by 14 points against Governor Kathy Hochul in New York's gubernatorial race. Turnout for the midterms is big everywhere. Ilhan Omar could be facing major trouble, possibly even deportation o...

We’re less than two weeks out from the midterms, and the Senate is still a toss-up. Which party will take the lead? There's talk that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly are both eyeing a run for President in 2028. Former New York Governor George Pataki has been on the campaign trail, backing Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor. Mark runs through President Trump’s campa...

We’re less than two weeks out from the midterms, and the Senate is still a toss-up. Which party will take the lead? There's talk that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly are both eyeing a run for President in 2028. Former New York Governor George Pataki has been on the campaign trail, backing Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor. Mark runs through President Trump&r...

Early voting starts this weekend, October 24th, in both New York and New Jersey. Putin has agreed to sit down and talk with Zelensky and President Trump about the war in Ukraine. Democrat Brad Lander has been detained in Israel. Katie Zacharia is back in the public eye after her time as White House Press Secretary. Ilhan Omar put out a video asking for donations. The Social Security Administration...

Vladimir Putin has released an American teacher who was being held in Russia, with no restrictions. Mayor Bloomberg just gave $80 million to the Democrats to help win the midterms. Anti-Israel protesters have been out in the streets, destroying the Omny machines at subway stations and spreading hate speech. Word is, Joy Behar apparently needs some extra help from The View staff backstage, and ABC...

Ann explained what could happen if the Democrats win the midterms, especially when it comes to passing bills and Trump’s future as President. She thinks DEI policies will probably come back if Democrats take power. Ann also weighed in on what’s been happening at Cornell lately, now that the hype over that rape case has died down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy from Long Island called in to talk about potato chips and the best nuts you can eat. Oswald from Bayside called to say he’s hoping Bruce Blakeman wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin has released an American teacher who was being held in Russia, with no restrictions. Mayor Bloomberg just gave $80 million to the Democrats to help win the midterms. Anti-Israel protesters have been out in the streets, destroying the Omny machines at subway stations and spreading hate speech. Word is, Joy Behar apparently needs some extra help from The View staff backstage, and ABC...

The CEO of United Airlines is calling for a national wealth tax, and Mark and Steve break down what that could mean. Fentanyl deaths are way down in the U.S. Should President Trump invest in private companies? Mark and Steve aren’t so sure it’s a great idea. There’s also talk about a flat tax on the horizon for big companies and billionaires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marge from Manhattan called in to talk about how Medicare isn’t actually free. Jamie from Columbus, Ohio, wanted to know how Steve Hilton’s chances are looking in California’s gubernatorial race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting starts this weekend, October 24th, in both New York and New Jersey. Putin has agreed to sit down and talk with Zelensky and President Trump about the war in Ukraine. Democrat Brad Lander has been detained in Israel. Katie Zacharia is back in the public eye after her time as White House Press Secretary. Ilhan Omar put out a video asking for donations. The Social Security Administration...

Mike in Brooklyn, NY, called in to check with Mark on how former WOR news director Joe Bartlett is doing. David in Queens, NY, called in to sound off on Governor Hochul's policies and actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re less than two weeks out from the midterms, and the Senate is still a toss-up. Which party will take the lead? There's talk that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly are both eyeing a run for President in 2028. Former New York Governor George Pataki has been on the campaign trail, backing Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor. Mark runs through President Trump’s campa...

The midterm elections are just two weeks away. President Trump is campaigning for the GOP in North Carolina today. Despite their many discussions, Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump don't seem to get along. This comes amid a diesel disruption that’s driving up prices worldwide for truckers and other diesel users. Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and China’s Xi Jinping may attend a summit to discu...

The midterm elections are just two weeks away. President Trump is campaigning for the GOP in North Carolina today. Despite their many discussions, Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump don't seem to get along. This comes amid a diesel disruption that’s driving up prices worldwide for truckers and other diesel users. Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and China’s Xi Jinping may attend a summit to discu...

Governor Hochul doesn't want to debate gubernatorial Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman a second time. Comedian Jon Stewart has reportedly signed on to host "The Daily Show" through 2028. Word on the street is that Jay-Z will perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Did U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar marry her brother to improve her immigration status? Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly went on a...

Netflix has reportedly lost many viewers amid competition from other companies and has laid off about 1,000 employees. CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour is leaving the network after a 43-year career. This comes after the network reportedly tried to significantly reduce her salary. Palestinian protesters interrupted a recent Jerry Seinfeld show. Anthropic will invest in children by giving them a free...