The Mark Simone Show

President Trump and Steve Witkoff are expressing strong confidence that Iran will accept a deal to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Senate has reached a DHS funding deal after Trump agreed to fund the TSA. ICE is not included in this package, which could raise concerns moving forward. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived late to yesterday’s hearing on TSA funding, drawing...

Mark talks about older people moving back to NYC, new study shows late night hosts target Republicans, Journal of Health reports that eating the same thing every day leads to weight lose, people who wear the same outfit every day, President Trump making additional changes to the White House, Arnold Schwarzenegger re-making Conan the Barbarian, layoffs at CNN, the Oscars are moving to YouTube and B...

President Trump and Steve Witkoff are expressing strong confidence that Iran will accept a deal to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Senate has reached a DHS funding deal after Trump agreed to fund the TSA. ICE is not included in this package, which could raise concerns moving forward. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived late to yesterday’s hearing on TSA funding, drawing...

Iran’s regime remains deeply unpopular, a fact that came as a surprise to former CNN anchor Don Lemon. March 28th has been designated “No Kings Day,” with major protests expected across the United States. Mark discusses how Savannah Guthrie’s mother could have gone missing, drawing parallels to past cases involving ransom notes, including a similar incident from Frank Sinatra’s life. Additionally,...

Taylor Swift took home seven awards at Thursday night’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. In the music world, Paul McCartney has announced a new solo album titled The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due out May 29th. At the Mets’ home opener at Citi Field yesterday, Hamilton star Christopher Jackson stumbled over the words while singing the national anthem, sparking a strong reaction from the crowd. See omnystudio....

Frank in Arizona followed Mark's advice on finding how to get a birth certificate online, and he got great results! Aaron in Indianapolis has a small debate with Mark about using dollar bills at certain clubs and lounges. Aaron in Indianapolis called in to tell Mark that dollar bills could be useful in certain ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran’s regime remains deeply unpopular, a fact that came as a surprise to former CNN anchor Don Lemon. March 28th has been designated “No Kings Day,” with major protests expected across the United States. Mark discusses how Savannah Guthrie’s mother could have gone missing, drawing parallels to past cases involving ransom notes, including a similar incident from Frank Sinatra’s life. Additionally,...

He discusses the new technology being used in baseball to track balls and strikes, assisting umpires in making calls. Steve shares what he would tell President Trump if he called today and asked how things are going, and argues that the President should address the nation in detail about the war with Iran and lay out a clear strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave from Chicago called Mark to inquire whether the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been replenished, given the significant drawdowns associated with ongoing oil price volatility. Vincent from Brooklyn, NY, called Mark to discuss the continued use of cash by some consumers today. He also commented on what he described as a great move by the Trump administration in securing funding for the TS...

President Trump and Steve Witkoff are expressing strong confidence that Iran will accept a deal to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Senate has reached a DHS funding deal after Trump agreed to fund the TSA. ICE is not included in this package, which could raise concerns moving forward. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived late to yesterday’s hearing on TSA funding, drawing...

Could there be one more major U.S. strike against Iran before de-escalation takes hold? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his background as a plumber, but is that criticism fair for someone now serving in a top government role? Are Democrats positioning themselves to flip Florida, following a major Democratic win in a prominent red city? Mark interviews ec...

Could there be one more major U.S. strike against Iran before de-escalation takes hold? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his background as a plumber, but is that criticism fair for someone now serving in a top government role? Are Democrats positioning themselves to flip Florida, following a major Democratic win in a prominent red city? Mark takes your ca...

AG Letitia James is facing new charges, this time for alleged insurance fraud. Nicolas Maduro is appearing in court today and is apparently going to claim he has no money to fund his own legal defense. A deeply troubling story out of Chicago: a young girl was shot and killed after midnight by an illegal migrant from Venezuela, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement failures. The response ha...

Jimmy shares a memorable visit to Patsy’s, Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant in New York City, and the experience did not disappoint. The guys also turn to Jimmy Kimmel’s recent jabs at Markwayne Mullin over his plumbing background, and why that kind of mockery says more about Kimmel’s limitations as a late-night comedian than it does about Mullin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mike in Massachusetts called Mark to ask whether Kristi Noem had behind-the-scenes support in place before paying for the commercials that prominently featured herself. Bernie in New Jersey called Mark to discuss a newspaper line referring to an Arizona incident involving an illegal immigrant, saying the wording used in the article was questionable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

AG Letitia James is facing new charges, this time for alleged insurance fraud. Nicolas Maduro is appearing in court today and is apparently going to claim he has no money to fund his own legal defense. A deeply troubling story out of Chicago: a young girl was shot and killed after midnight by an illegal migrant from Venezuela, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement failures. The response ha...

Steve and Mark break down where gas prices could be headed depending on how the conflict with Iran unfolds and what that means for the broader economy in the months ahead. They also delve into Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-wealthy plan, which, it turns out, would also affect the middle class. Steve also weighs in on TSA funding and how airports are holding up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jay in Hudson County called in to ask Mark why John Catsimatidis met in person recently with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mara in Nevada called in to ask how it’s possible that there can’t be a freeze on mortgages and rents in the United States, while TSA workers are set to receive significant backpay under the Transportation Security Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could there be one more major U.S. strike against Iran before de-escalation takes hold? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his background as a plumber, but is that criticism fair for someone now serving in a top government role? Are Democrats positioning themselves to flip Florida, following a major Democratic win in a prominent red city? See omnystudio.com...

There is a growing perception that Republicans are responsible for the government shutdown, which is being blamed for major delays at airports - though that narrative may not tell the full story. Republicans are working to sharpen their strategy and gain the upper hand in the ongoing debate over DHS funding involving both sides. On the Democratic side, calls are growing for Minority Leader Chuck S...

There is a growing perception that Republicans are responsible for the government shutdown, which is being blamed for major delays at airports - though that narrative may not tell the full story. Republicans are working to sharpen their strategy and gain the upper hand in the ongoing debate over DHS funding involving both sides. On the Democratic side, calls are growing for Minority Leader Chuck S...

Attorney and former Special Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice Jack Smith is drawing scrutiny after a memo revealed that only six people were aware that President Trump had taken classified documents. The television industry continues to contract, with Stamford, Connecticut, feeling the impact particularly hard. NBC has announced the closure of its Stamford studio, a facility that once ser...

Ann praises ICE agents for their work at airports in managing immigration enforcement and maintaining public safety. Mark and Ann also raise the question of whether TSA pat-downs are still necessary, given that no major terrorist attack on the scale of 9/11 has occurred in decades. She also weighs in on Mayor Mamdani’s proposal to raise corporate taxes, arguing that the plan functions as a de fact...

Jim in Arizona shares a story with Mark about his sister, who is a liberal. Trent, calling from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, asks what the FCC can charge a radio station with if someone says an inappropriate word on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney and former Special Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice Jack Smith is drawing scrutiny after a memo revealed that only six people were aware that President Trump had taken classified documents. The television industry continues to contract, with Stamford, Connecticut, feeling the impact particularly hard. NBC has announced the closure of its Stamford studio, a facility that once ser...