The Mark Simone Show

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...

The two discuss Savannah Guthrie’s emotional search for her missing mother and her upcoming return to the Today Show, where she gave her first major interview since the story broke. Roger also provides an update on Paul McCartney and his recent activities. On a positive note, Broadway ticket sales are up approximately $5 million - a significant jump from the previous week. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Ron in Pittsburgh calls in with an intriguing idea surrounding wind energy. As the U.S. moves away from wind power, Ron suggests that the shift could create an unexpected opportunity for Cuba, potentially benefiting the island nation as the global energy landscape continues to evolve. Paul in White Plains calls in to raise an important question: if the U.S. agrees to pay Iran a fee for ships to pa...

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...

A black box has been recovered from the deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport aboard an Air Canada flight that crashed, and the black box is being driven to Washington, D.C. Talks between Iran and the United States are being conducted through a third-party intermediary in the Middle East, relaying communications between both sides. ICE agents have been deployed at airports across the country, p...

A black box has been recovered from the deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport aboard an Air Canada flight that crashed, and the black box is being driven to Washington, D.C. Talks between Iran and the United States are being conducted through a third-party intermediary in the Middle East, relaying communications between both sides. ICE agents have been deployed at airports across the country, p...

President Trump continues to face criticism over a Truth Social post in which he expressed satisfaction over the passing of Robert Mueller. Mark also shifts the talk to windmills and their limited impact on the environment. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away following a battle with cancer. Bill Cosby has lost a sex assault lawsuit and is now facing a $59 million judgment. Mark takes y...

What was the imminent threat posed by Iran to the United States? Bill breaks it down and also discusses a revealing interview he conducted with Lindsey Graham that shed light on the reasoning behind discussions of a potential military strike. The two also touch on a growing trend in how hosts are designing and displaying their on-air sets, and reflect on the rising popularity of longer-form podcas...

Joe in Elmwood Park, NJ, called in to talk about how electric bills in NJ have soared. Rich in New Jersey called in to talk about what kind of espresso martini you should get! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump continues to face criticism over a Truth Social post in which he expressed satisfaction over the passing of Robert Mueller. Mark shifts the talk to windmills and their limited impact on the environment. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away following a battle with cancer. Bill Cosby has lost a sex assault lawsuit and is now facing a $59 million judgment. See omnystudio.co...

Republicans, along with Democrats, are refusing to fund DHS, resulting in unusually long lines at airports nationwide. Could privately run TSA operations be the solution? Liz and Mark also turn to the New York mayoral race - had Andrew Cuomo dropped out earlier, the outcome could have looked very different, as his presence is seen as a key factor in certain candidates’ losses. See omnystudio.com/l...

Ronnie in Connecticut called in to question how people can continue to vote for Democrats, given their current mindset. Skeeter in Long Island, NY, asked when we can expect to see movement in the cases involving former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, both of whom are under scrutiny and facing potential criminal investigations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A black box has been recovered from the deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport aboard an Air Canada flight that crashed, and the black box is being driven to Washington, D.C. Talks between Iran and the United States are being conducted through a third-party intermediary in the Middle East, relaying communications between both sides. ICE agents have been deployed at airports across the country, p...

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran’s gov...

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran’s gov...

President Trump posted a controversial tweet following the passing of former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led the Russia-Trump campaign investigation, at the age of 81. A new Christopher Columbus statue was unveiled near the White House, in part using remnants of a previously removed statue. Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, is facing increased scrutiny over her artwork and social media acti...