The Mark Simone Show

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. The tri-state area faced scorching temps over 102 degrees. His advice? Find some great air conditioning, whether it’s a movie theater or the supermarket, and take it easy! Ken also took a closer look at New Jersey’s budget, compared it to NYC's, and even brought Florida into the conversation. Even though Florida has a much bigger population, their budget is man...

Bob in Montvale, NJ, called Ken to talk about the solar infrastructure in New York State and how it may be hurting the state, including energy prices. Joe in Elmwood Park, NJ, called in to sound off on Governor Mikie Sherrill's performance, as well as her handling of illegal migrant activity in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The burning question: Did Taylor Swift already tie the knot, or is the wedding happening tonight? Either way, she and Travis are making headlines with their massive donations. Roger also gave us a fun update on Mel Brooks, how he’s doing, and what movies he’s been working on lately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone and kicks things off by talking about Zohran Mamdani’s tip to keep your AC at 78 degrees. Apparently, that’s the magic number during this wild tri-state heat wave. Ken also got into the idea of using AI-powered plants to help out the energy grid, breaking down the pros and cons in plain English. And with so many nuclear and energy plants shutting down, he pointe...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright c...

Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent from Brooklyn called in to share his grandmother’s story of immigrating to America and to weigh in on the Supreme Court’s recent Birthright Citizenship decision. Joe from Elmwood Park, NJ, called Ken to voice his frustration about oil companies and what he sees as price gouging at the pump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright c...

Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard from Bayshore called in to discuss how gas prices are calculated and what factors affect them. Robert from Westchester shared his concerns with Ken about socialism being introduced to kids, and whether that might impact their work ethic as they grow up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners...

A big heat wave is hitting the Tri-State, but New Yorkers have plenty of ways to cool off. President Trump is on his way to North Dakota to check out the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Democrats are trying a new play to stop Trump and the GOP in the midterms. Mark breaks down what that looks like, including some controversy over antisemitism. Mark interviews John Carney from Breitbart Bu...

A big heat wave is hitting the Tri-State, but New Yorkers have plenty of ways to cool off. President Trump is on his way to North Dakota to check out the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Democrats are trying a new play to stop Trump and the GOP in the midterms. Mark breaks down what that looks like, including some controversy over antisemitism. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews John C...

Mark talks about the new Air Force One; Trump’s a big fan. Meta is getting into the cloud game and wants to sell AI computing power. Billionaire Peter Thiel is packing up and moving his businesses to Florida. Mark points out how Florida’s budget is about half the size of New York City’s and wonders why NYC’s budget is so high and complicated. The 2028 presidential race is already on people’s minds...

They talk about the Supreme Court blocking Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, which means if you’re born in the U.S., you’re a citizen, no matter your parents’ status. They also get into how college campuses are pushing students to vote for progressive candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe from Long Island called in to weigh in on Bruce Blakeman’s chances in the governor’s race and shared his thoughts on what Bruce is doing to try to win over New York voters. Rich in Myrtle Beach called Mark to express his frustration with Chief Justice Roberts and other Supreme Court justices like Amy Coney Barrett, saying they’re letting down Republicans with some of their recent decisions.See...

Mark talks about the new Air Force One; Trump’s a big fan. Meta is getting into the cloud game and wants to sell AI computing power. Billionaire Peter Thiel is packing up and moving his businesses to Florida. Mark points out how Florida’s budget is about half the size of New York City’s and wonders why NYC’s budget is so high and complicated. The 2028 presidential race is already on people’s minds...

John explains today’s ADP jobs report, why some industries are feeling nervous, and what’s really going on with gas prices and inflation. Oil prices have dipped, but will we actually see cheaper gas? Inflation is slowing, but it’s still concerning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise from Plainview, Long Island called in to talk about how she’s staying cool during the heat wave, and to give Mark a shout-out for his big broadcasting award yesterday. Vincent in Brooklyn chimed in with a smart suggestion for Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman as he takes on Kathy Hochul in the governor’s race. Vincent says Bruce should add something to his strategy if he wants a real shot...

A big heat wave is hitting the Tri-State, but New Yorkers have plenty of ways to cool off. President Trump is on his way to North Dakota to check out the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Democrats are trying a new play to stop Trump and the GOP in the midterms. Mark breaks down what that looks like, including some controversy over antisemitism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Much of Europe still doesn’t have widespread air conditioning, which is making the current heat wave especially challenging, something the tri-state area is about to experience as well. CNN has reported that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s poll numbers are slipping, which is a worrying sign for both him and the Democratic Party. In Manhattan yesterday, celebrities gathered to honor legendar...

Much of Europe still doesn’t have widespread air conditioning, which is making the current heat wave especially challenging, something the tri-state area is about to experience as well. CNN has reported that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s poll numbers are slipping, which is a worrying sign for both him and the Democratic Party. In Manhattan yesterday, celebrities gathered to honor legendar...

The Supreme Court just ruled that states have the right to ban transgender athletes from sports. In addition, President Trump’s attempt to overturn E. Jean Carroll’s sexual assault and defamation case was rejected. Another ruling permits Trump to fire heads of federal agencies. There’s also a billion-dollar mining deal in the works involving Trump and Howard Lutnick’s sons, drawing comparisons to...