The Mark Simone Show

Nolan in NJ called in to share his concerns, claiming Chuck Schumer is backing a controversial politician in Maine with Nazi ties. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, sounded off about the need for a major rent strike in NYC, pushing back against Mayor Mamdani’s new freeze-the-rent policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Devil Wears Prada 2 pulled in around $78 million at the box office. No surprise, the buzz for this movie is huge right now! Mark shares some insider scoop on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, what really goes on behind the scenes, and let’s just say, there’s some hypocrisy you’ll want to hear about. We also get an update on assassin Cole Allen’s motives for the White House Correspon...

They talk about how Spirit Airlines might’ve been saved if the JetBlue merger had gone through, and Liz doesn’t hold back on her frustration with Mayor Mamdani; she says he’s not doing his homework, especially on the rent freeze affecting thousands of New Yorkers. Tensions are still sky-high in the Strait of Hormuz as the war between the US and Iran drags on. Word is Iran’s missile stockpile has o...

Lou from Union, NJ, called in to chat with Mark about some changes he noticed in John Sterling’s style during his long run as Yankees announcer, great memories and reflections. Bill in NJ called Mark to vent about the crowd headed to the Met Gala tonight, and he had plenty to say about who’s showing up and why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is turning the corner slightly after being hospitalized with a serious bout of pneumonia. Sad news for Yankees fans, legendary announcer John Sterling has died at 87. Big shakeup in the skies: Spirit Airlines has completely shut down. Mark believes that Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren were major players in the behind-the-scenes drama that led to Spirit’s troubles...

Should President Trump wear a bulletproof vest, considering all the threats against him lately? Yesterday, Democrats pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about accusations of insider trading and secret deals, but there’s no solid proof behind these claims. Hegseth stood by the administration’s decision to go to war with Iran over concerns about nuclear weapons. Mark interviews Fox News legal anal...

Mark discusses public funding of PBS/NPR, Mamdani's interview on CBS, Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, Amazon wants to bring back 'The Apprentice,' rising demand for NYC office space around the Freedom Tower, a mega mansion for sale in Los Angeles and CBS Evening News losing audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should President Trump wear a bulletproof vest, considering all the threats against him lately? Yesterday, Democrats pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about accusations of insider trading and secret deals, but there’s no solid proof behind these claims. Hegseth stood by the administration’s decision to go to war with Iran over concerns about nuclear weapons. Mark takes your calls! Mark intervi...

Mark talks about how Democrats have tried to redraw voting districts in some states, which he says would make it harder for white voters to have a say. The Supreme Court of the United States also made headlines this week with a decision that scales back parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing a new law to ban ICE from operating anywhere in New York. With the gover...

Roger shares his side of the story after his legal battles connected to the Mueller investigation, discussing his experience after former FBI director James Comey accused him of lying under oath to Congress. Both Stone and Comey were charged with similar crimes of lying under oath. Tulsi Gabbard played a key role in declassifying documents that pointed to a conspiracy involving Comey, Obama, Biden...

Joanne in Florida called Mark to ask if, when Obama was in office, gas was over $4 a gallon, and with today's inflation, would that gas be about $5 in today’s economy? Kevin in Nanuet, NY, wants to know, at this point in the war with Iran, how likely it is that the U.S. will put boots on the ground, as peace talks are in jeopardy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks about how Democrats have tried to redraw voting districts in some states, which he says would make it harder for white voters to have a say. The Supreme Court of the United States also made headlines this week with a decision that scales back parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing a new law to ban ICE from operating anywhere in New York. With the govern...

Greg and Mark debate the bizarre story about James Comey and some seashells, and how it might tie into talk of an indictment. Greg thinks Comey has a habit of acting like there’s trouble around Trump when there really isn’t. He also suggests that rumors about Comey’s indictment could be linked to his book sales. Greg points out that the First Amendment doesn’t protect threats against the President...

Jack in Pawling, NY, called Mark to mention how certain types of bombs can destroy millions of people in NYC, highlighting Iran's nuclear ambitions against the United States. Mike in Florida called Mark to agree with him that Republicans are horrible with hearings, and you could see it so clearly with the hearings the last few days, with members of Trump's administration. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Should President Trump wear a bulletproof vest, considering all the threats against him lately? Yesterday, Democrats pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about accusations of insider trading and secret deals, but there’s no solid proof behind these claims. Hegseth stood by the administration’s decision to go to war with Iran over concerns about nuclear weapons. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Mark recaps King Charles’ visit to New York City yesterday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain on the board, while Kevin Warsh moves closer to confirmation. President Trump and James Comey are involved in a minor feud over Comey’s derogatory reference to a seashell marked “89,” with speculation about its meaning and its implications for Trump. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. St...

Mark recaps King Charles’ visit to New York City yesterday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain on the board, while Kevin Warsh moves closer to confirmation. President Trump and James Comey are involved in a minor feud over Comey’s derogatory reference to a seashell marked “89,” with speculation about its meaning and its implications for Trump. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews e...

Mark brings up the possibility of a revival of the TV show “The Apprentice,” explaining what he knows. He covers Pete Hegseth’s testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the conflict in Iran, describing the contentious exchanges between Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers. Mark also discusses criticism of Minnesota schools that were intended to serve Somali students, arguing that they have not met the expe...

Jimmy describes the decor of the Oval Office and parts of the White House, likening it to a Cracker Barrel restaurant. He offers his impressions from the conclusion of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Mark and Jimmy also discuss King Charles’ fashion choices, comparing his style to Volodymyr Zelensky and debating whether he could have dressed more appropriately for the occasion. See omnystu...

Maria in Tarrytown, NY, called in to tell Mark that she thinks someone in, Mamdani's family may be doing behind-the-scenes real estate deals that we don't know about. John in Norwalk, Connecticut, calls Mark to ask why the Republicans don't use Lara Trump as a notable spokesperson for the Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark brings up the possibility of a revival of the TV show “The Apprentice,” explaining what he knows. He covers Pete Hegseth’s testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the conflict in Iran, describing the contentious exchanges between Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers. Mark also discusses criticism of Minnesota schools that were intended to serve Somali students, arguing that they have not met the expe...

Steve shares his firsthand account of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He expresses concern about the security at the event. The guys discuss the recent spike in oil prices, which have climbed above $100 per barrel, and Steve offers insights on when consumers might expect relief at the gas pump and in global oil markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mike in Florida chimed in, comparing Zohran Mamdani's ideas to those of a dork. Ken from Brooklyn, NY, called to ask Mark for more clarity on how the Secret Service responded to the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark recaps King Charles’ visit to New York City yesterday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain on the board, while Kevin Warsh moves closer to confirmation. President Trump and James Comey are involved in a feud over Comey’s social media post with "86 47" spelled out in seashells, with speculation about its meaning and its implications for Trump. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Mark recaps King Charles's speech to Congress and previews his NYC visit today for several events. The indictment against former FBI Director James Comey has been brought back as the DOJ digs deeper. Comey had previously launched a major attack on political consultant Roger Stone. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Roger discusses The New York Times's article about the best songwrite...