The Mark Simone Show

President Trump has initiated a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, a move expected to significantly impact Iran’s and China’s oil supply and production. Pope Leo and President Trump are engaged in a heated back-and-forth over the definition of peace, with both sides drawing on Christian values. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California Governor following sexual misconduct ch...

The U.S. military’s advanced technology is playing a major role in controlling activity at the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will pursue once he leaves office. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office this past weekend, announcing upcoming plans and promises while highlighting the city’s progress on crime numbers. Former M...

Bruce provides an update on how his campaign is progressing and has vowed that at 12:01 AM on his first day in office. He will pardon NYPD’s “Cooler Cop,” Erik Duran. Bruce is fighting for his matching campaign funds, which he believes he is entitled to, and views the opposition as a Democratic effort to undermine his campaign. Mark and Bruce discuss the challenges of negotiating the cost of daily...

Stuart in South Carolina called in to share his thoughts on Nikki Haley, describing her behavior during her time in South Carolina as particularly outrageous and underhanded. Chris in Manhattan, NY, called in to debate Mark on President Trump’s actions regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. military’s advanced technology is playing a major role in controlling activity at the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will pursue once he leaves office. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office this past weekend, announcing upcoming plans and promises while highlighting the city’s progress on crime numbers. Former M...

Michael argues that the New York Times has been spreading a significant amount of misinformation regarding President Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump has remained firm in his stance against allowing Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Green Climate Change policies have driven up the cost of living in cities like New York City, making them far more expensive...

Lynn in NJ called Mark to ask why we didn’t send social workers to negotiate with the Iranians over the weekend instead of VP JD Vance, a common reference to Mayor Mamdani’s plans for handling crime and the mentally disturbed in New York City. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, had a message for those complaining about gas prices in the U.S., pointing out that prices around the world are significantly highe...

President Trump has initiated a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, a move expected to significantly impact Iran’s and China’s oil supply and production. Pope Leo and President Trump are engaged in a heated back-and-forth over the definition of peace, with both sides drawing on Christian values. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California Governor following sexual misconduct ch...

Mark talks about how Democrats don't know how to respond to the situation in Iran, high electric bills, possible new Amazon delivery surcharges in NYC, Mamdani celebrates 100 days in office, a new 95-story building up near Grand Central, talk about invoking the 25th Amendment and lawyer Michael Avenatti back in the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VP JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, though it remains unclear whether Iran will participate. Why did Melania Trump hold a surprise press conference yesterday, addressing the Jeffrey Epstein files and her connection to them? Mark thinks he has the answer. Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak today at Al Sharpton’s convention at the Sheraton in New York City, with Pen...

VP JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, though it remains unclear whether Iran will participate. Why did Melania Trump hold a surprise press conference yesterday, addressing the Jeffrey Epstein files and her connection to them? Mark thinks he has the answer. Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak today at Al Sharpton’s convention at the Sheraton in New York City, with Pen...

VP JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, though it remains unclear whether Iran will participate. Why did Melania Trump hold a surprise press conference yesterday, addressing the Jeffrey Epstein files and her connection to them? Mark thinks he has the answer. Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak today at Al Sharpton’s convention at the Sheraton in New York City, with Pen...

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, dubbed the robot of the Democratic Party, is demanding a new war authorization to withdraw U.S. military forces from the Middle East. Hunter Biden is calling for a public cage match between the Trump sons. Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones all weighed in on President Trump’s recent performance, and Trump didn’t hold back in his response. Mark takes your c...

Jackie will soon be performing at a venue made famous by the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, a place near and dear to comedy fans everywhere. Jackie keeps Mark laughing with a barrage of one-liners and jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell from White Plains, NY, calls in to ask Mark why Melania Trump made her announcement about Jeffrey Epstein. Mark believes she was getting ahead of something, a strategic move to preempt what was coming. Randell from Maryland calls in to weigh in on whether the media’s coverage of the Kelce brothers has simply become too much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, dubbed the robot of the Democratic Party, is demanding a new war authorization to withdraw U.S. military forces from the Middle East. Hunter Biden is calling for a public cage match between the Trump sons. Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones all weighed in on President Trump’s recent performance, and Trump didn’t hold back in his response. See omnystudio.co...

 The latest CPI numbers are in; some figures ticked up, but Carney argues it isn’t as dire as it appears. Gas prices could fall further depending on the outcome of ongoing ceasefire talks. Japan relies heavily on oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz, and oil companies stand to gain significantly from rising prices. John also makes the case that the Trump tax cuts are poised to spark a majo...

Vic from Pennsylvania calls in to discuss whether Melania Trump has legal grounds to sue Jeffrey Epstein’s associates over the lies and false allegations made against her. Stewart from South Carolina calls to discuss the limits of police authority when it comes to stopping threats, and how New York City appears to be shifting its procedures for handling dangerous situations. See omnystudio.com/lis...

VP JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, though it remains unclear whether Iran will participate. Why did Melania Trump hold a surprise press conference yesterday, addressing the Jeffrey Epstein files and her connection to them? Mark thinks he has the answer. Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak today at Al Sharpton’s convention at the Sheraton in New York City, with Pen...

Talks between the USA and Iran are set to begin soon in Pakistan, to potentially end the war. China, which is heavily dependent on oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, unlike the USA, has significant stakes in the outcome. Could Iran actually impose a toll on the strait? Also, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has confessed to the murders of eight women. Mark interviews Roger Friedman f...

Talks between the USA and Iran are set to begin soon in Pakistan, to potentially end the war. China, which is heavily dependent on oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz,  unlike the USA, has significant stakes in the outcome. Could Iran actually impose a toll on the strait? Also, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has confessed to the murders of eight women. Mark takes your calls! Mark int...

Jared Kushner, real estate developer Steve Witkoff, and VP JD Vance are heading to Pakistan to meet with Iranian leaders in pursuit of a possible end to the war. New York City Mayor Mamdani’s campaign promise to make buses free was recently rejected in a City Council meeting, though there may be an alternative path forward. The Artemis 2 astronauts are scheduled to splash down on Friday evening. M...

President Trump is prepared to keep the pressure on Iran, particularly if the ceasefire talks fall through. The Al Sharpton convention is currently underway, and Jimmy argues that Democrats aren’t adjusting their strategy, a miscalculation that could work in Trump’s favor heading into the midterms. Former President Biden was spotted in public recently, and his appearance raised some eyebrows. See...

Tony in Staten Island, NY, called in to talk about how the USA should go into Iran and finish the job with the enemy, which is them. Tony's a veteran and is saying this. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, called in to speak about what Al Sharpton should rename his organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Kushner, real estate developer Steve Witkoff, and VP JD Vance are heading to Pakistan to meet with Iranian leaders in pursuit of a possible end to the war. New York City Mayor Mamdani’s campaign promise to make buses free was recently rejected in a City Council meeting, though there may be an alternative path forward. The Artemis 2 astronauts are scheduled to splash down on Friday evening. M...