The Mark Simone Show

The New York Jets have new uniforms for the 2026 season. Is it time for their owner Woody Johnson to sell the team? Mark thinks so. Could Democrat John Fetterman be the face of the Democratic Party? RFK Jr is pausing $1bn in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota due to Medicaid fraud. The funding will be cut off until California and Minnesota get cleaned up of corruption and communism.  See...

Mark and Ed discuss the likelihood of Republicans winning seats in different states as funding for President Trump and Republicans appears solid. Right now, it seems too early, but Ed explains that it's time for both parties to campaign like crazy. Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning the gubernatorial race are high. Mark and Ed also discuss how the GOP and Republicans can take...

Joe from Elmwood Park called about New Jersey giving licenses to non-citizens and Governor Mikie Sherrill’s comments on non-citizens voting after a system glitch. Dave from Chicago called in to recap Pete Hegseth’s hearing on the Iran war and other issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has explained that, at first, he thought he could arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but now says he can't; the Federal government could, but can they? Mark breaks this all down. BEBE Netanyahu will be coming to the USA in September for a major UN event, and there is widespread praise and a warm welcome expected for his arrival, allegedly including celebrities. President Trump says th...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sticking to his promise to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. Donald Trump fired back, saying no one is going to arrest Netanyahu. BEBE himself also responded to Mamdani. Mark explains that if Mamdani actually tried to arrest Netanyahu, he could face legal trouble himself. Mark also points out that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using a Southern accent when campaigning is normal; many po...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sticking to his promise to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. Donald Trump fired back, saying no one is going to arrest Netanyahu. BEBE himself also responded to Mamdani. Mark explains that if Mamdani actually tried to arrest Netanyahu, he could face legal trouble himself. Mark also points out that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using a Southern accent when campaigning is normal; many po...

Mark looks at how much you have to earn to be in the top 1% in America; it’s less than you’d expect. Miami has now passed New York as one of the most expensive cities to live in. A federal judge has temporarily stopped Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Gasoline prices are up after a spike in oil prices. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. They talked about how wr...

They talked about how writer George Will got too close to the Reagans and how that hurt his reputation. Bill said reporters can run into trouble if they get friendly with politicians. The guys covered Bill Maher’s NPR interview, where Maher ripped NPR for being too left-wing and sparked debate. Bill thought the World Cup went great for the U.S. with no big problems, and said Republicans could win...

Chris from Bethpage asked Mark if he remembers when Johnny Carson made fun of Bill Clinton’s public appearance. Frank from New Jersey wondered what happens if a socialist gets into Congress; can they defend the Constitution if they want to change the government? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark looks at how much you have to earn to be in the top 1% in America; it’s less than you’d expect. Miami has now passed New York as one of the most expensive cities to live in. A federal judge has temporarily stopped Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Gasoline prices are up after a spike in oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They try to make sense of Senator Susan Collins’ argument against Maine voters. Howie suggests Susan Collins might be suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Former Maine senator Troy Jackson is expected to run against Collins, and Howie says both have Democratic-leaning views, which he thinks aren’t good for Maine. They two also discuss the latest in Maine politics, including Graham Plattner...

Harriet in Brooklyn, NY, calls Mark to talk about something she noticed when Mamdani took the oath of office as mayor. Mamdani should be denaturalized. Robert in Westchester, NY, called in to talk about a story where Trump got invited to a ceremony of remembering soldiers killed in Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sticking to his promise to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. Donald Trump fired back, saying no one is going to arrest Netanyahu. BEBE himself also responded to Mamdani. Mark explains that if Mamdani actually tried to arrest Netanyahu, he could face legal trouble himself. Mark also points out that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using a Southern accent when campaigning is normal; many po...

Mark dives into the Canadian wildfires and the smoke affecting much of the East Coast. He discusses President Trump's frustration with how Canada has handled the wildfires and his suggestion that tariffs could be used in response. Mark also talks about Zohran Mamdani's latest comments about going after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what they could mean. The economic impact of the 2...

Mark dives into the Canadian wildfires and the smoke affecting much of the East Coast. He discusses President Trump's frustration with how Canada has handled the wildfires and his suggestion that tariffs could be used in response. Mark also talks about Zohran Mamdani's latest comments about going after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what they could mean. The economic impact of the 2...

Mark discusses Iran's threats against President Trump and his family. He also talks about comedian Bill Maher criticizing NPR, calling the outlet "far left" after a recent interview. President Trump is considering a subscription service that would allow users to pay $100,000 a month for early access to his posts on Truth Social before they are made public. Mark also discusses plans for a new Amazo...

They discuss British politician Nigel Farage and whether his socialist political style could influence U.S. politics. They also talk about the Democratic Party's shift toward more socialist policies. Fund says elections are becoming more secure and argues that President Trump should sign an executive order eliminating capital gains taxes on the increased value of a primary home when it is sold. Se...

Did Mark pass the test when it came to knowing the best places to eat and hang out in Port Chester, New York? Mike in Port Chester gives Mark the thumbs up! Justin from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, called Mark to reminisce about a popular New Jersey attraction that has since closed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses Iran's threats against President Trump and his family. He also talks about comedian Bill Maher criticizing NPR, calling the outlet "far left" after a recent interview. President Trump is considering a subscription service that would allow users to pay $100,000 a month for early access to his posts on Truth Social before they are made public. Mark also discusses plans for a new Amazo...

Michael says Mamdani's comments about arresting Netanyahu could be a political stunt to energize his supporters. They also discuss Vice President JD Vance facing criticism over comments he made about Israel during his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. The guys speak about the future of the Democratic Party and whether Sen. John Fetterman could help change its direction after calling Mamdani a "cl...

Stewart in New Jersey called Mark to talk about who wrote the Palisades Park song for Freddy Cannon. Paul in White Plains, NY, called Mark to ask him why the news keeps mentioning that Iran is finished, but we keep bombing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark dives into the Canadian wildfires and the smoke affecting much of the East Coast. He discusses President Trump's frustration with Canada's handling of the wildfires and his suggestion that tariffs could be used in response. Mark also talks about Zohran Mamdani's latest comments about going after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and what they could mean. The economic impact of the 202...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken talks about how people are reacting to Canada’s wildfire response and criticizing its management efforts. He also discusses a trespasser entering the Today Show studio looking for Al Roker and confronting Craig Melvin with a racial slur, along with the networks that aired President Trump’s speech on the 2020 election last night and those that did not. Ken i...

Mark discusses Norah O'Donnell's new podcast, a lawsuit by shareholders against the New York Times, a new poll regarding which flags people love the most, guests not wanting to go on Bill Maher's show, AirBnB opening an office in NYC, The View's Sonny Hostin saying she doesn't feel safe when she sees an American flag, an entrepreneur making money off Taylor Swift's wedding, Vegas tourism in troubl...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken talks about how people are reacting to Canada’s wildfire response and criticizing its management efforts. He also discusses a trespasser entering the Today Show studio looking for Al Roker and confronting Craig Melvin with a racial slur, along with the networks that aired President Trump’s speech on the 2020 election last night and those that did not. Ken t...