The Mark Simone Show

Breaking news from Manhattan: The old Pfizer building on 42nd Street started to buckle during construction, so it and nearby buildings were evacuated. President Trump is at the NATO summit today. He’s given Iran several chances to make a deal, but Iran recently fired missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, which may jeopardize the ceasefire again. Tyler Robinson, who’s accused of killing Turning Point...

They discuss whether Graham Plattner is really done in Maine politics. Howie gives his take on the state’s political scene. There’s a push from the communist movement that might be helping Republicans in the midterms. The Republican Party in Massachusetts has faded over time, and Howie talks about why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave in Chicago called Mark to ask him about restaurant reviews and whether Mark had ever participated in them before. Alice in Rockland County called in to ask Mark if he knows the latest on Senator Mitch McConnell’s health, since there are rumors he isn’t doing too well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump’s idea for kids’ savings accounts could be a big deal down the line. The U.S. men’s soccer team is out of the World Cup after a loss to Belgium yesterday; Mark weighs in on FIFA. The war in Ukraine and Russia keeps dragging on, and there’s talk about what both countries should really focus on. Graham Plattner looks like he’s dropping out of the political race in Maine as Democrats...

Mark recaps Mayor Mamdani's America 250 speech and President Trump's plans to renovate the White House pool after ABC's George Stephanopoulos questioned one of Trump's advisers over the weekend. He also breaks down everything from Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden and why everyone's still talking about it. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mich...

Mark talks about the rollout of the new Trump savings accounts for kids and President Trump marking the launch at the White House by ringing the opening bell today. He also recaps Trump's Fourth of July speech at Mount Rushmore, discusses the cost of Mayor Mamdani's proposal for a city-run supermarket in Manhattan, and looks at the mayor's latest plans for New York City's streets and parks. Mark t...

Rob joins the show to talk about his new book, "It Started With a Whisper". He also shares what he's hearing about Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden, including the reported cost, how private the event was, and the celebrity guest list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda from Long Island called in to share her thoughts on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal for city-run supermarkets and the potential cost to taxpayers. She also greeted Mark with her signature, "How are you?" Vincent from Brooklyn called to weigh in on Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his recent speech marking America's 250th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks about the rollout of the new Trump savings accounts for kids and President Trump marking the launch at the White House by ringing the opening bell today. He also recaps Trump's Fourth of July speech at Mount Rushmore, discusses the cost of Mayor Mamdani's proposal for a city-run supermarket in Manhattan, and looks at the mayor's latest plans for New York City's streets and parks. See om...

Michael joins Mark to discuss President Trump's comments on American exceptionalism and what could have the biggest impact on the midterm elections, from concerns about communism in New York City to the conflict with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David from Queens called in to compare former Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada to what he sees as growing communism and socialism in parts of the United States today. Joseph from Manhattan called to thank Mark for speaking out about former Governor Andrew Cuomo's actions during his recent appearance on Larry Kudlow's Fox Business show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark recaps Mayor Mamdani's America 250 speech and President Trump's plans to renovate the White House pool after ABC's George Stephanopoulos questioned one of Trump's advisers over the weekend. He also breaks down everything from Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden and why everyone's still talking about it. 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 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. 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...

They talked about why the Declaration of Independence was written, who made it happen, and how it sparked a bunch of new ideas for the United States after winning independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent from Brooklyn called in to share his thoughts on what it’s really like living under a socialist government. Arnold called Ken to talk about NYC’s budget and how Florida is different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.