The Mark Simone Show

The key to bringing people back to New York is cutting taxes - not raising them. Both Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul are pushing for higher taxes in the state. Viewers are cautioned to approach current polling with skepticism, as much of it is being conducted by far-left-leaning colleges and universities. Governor Hochul has come under fire for spending a significant amount of taxpayer m...

Dave in Mahwah, NJ, called in to ask Mark why gas prices remain high despite the United States being largely energy independent. Wagner in Philadelphia called in to discuss how wild it has been seeing Democrats host numerous “No Kings” protests across the tri-state area, which he views as disrespectful toward President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, constructed in part using remnants of a previously removed statue. Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, is facing increased scrutiny over her artwork and socia...

Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani’s base to have a viable path to the governor’s seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump’s decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut ha...

Bill in Pennsylvania called in to ask Mark why there are ads all over New York City promoting Smokey the Bear and fire safety awareness. Jim in New Jersey called in to chat with Mark about some of Mark’s old friends who have upcoming birthdays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

Mark discusses CNN's Mark Kelly and the Iran war; Democrats vote on deporting people who commit fraud; layoffs at CBS; Jane Fonda working on a new film at 88 years old; Bill Gates' and his giving pledge; possible new limits on self-checkout in New York; California's Gavin Newsom comments on what he believes are the high tech states and Barack Obama's presidential library staff salaries. See omnyst...

President Trump is requesting $200 billion to continue military operations in the Iran war, and Mark breaks down why the president needs the funding immediately. In other news, the Japanese Prime Minister spoke with President Trump yesterday, and a Pearl Harbor joke he made during the conversation caused widespread shock. CBS News is cutting 6% of its staff as top editor Bari Weiss vows to overhau...

President Trump is requesting $200 billion to continue military operations in the Iran war, and Mark breaks down why the president needs the funding immediately. In other news, the Japanese Prime Minister spoke with President Trump yesterday, and a Pearl Harbor joke he made during the conversation caused widespread shock. CBS News is cutting 6% of its staff as top editor Bari Weiss vows to overhau...

Today is Barron Trump’s 20th birthday! Governor Kathy Hochul is acknowledging that New York City has lost a significant portion of its tax base. Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has allegedly deleted her Twitter account after liking posts that are anti-Semitic. Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders was reportedly asked to leave a restaurant in Arkansas. CBS News Radio has announced it wil...

Charlie warns that New York City’s budget is heading for serious trouble due to mismanagement by the city government. He also notes that more JPMorgan employees are now based in Texas than in New York. Charlie shares insight from sources on when the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen - and the outlook is worth hearing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart in South Carolina thinks speed cameras are unnecessary because cops could do the job better. Rich in Myrtle Beach calls Mark to praise Stewart's insight on speeding and how fast you could go in South Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Barron Trump’s 20th birthday! Governor Kathy Hochul is acknowledging that New York City has lost a significant portion of its tax base. Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has allegedly deleted her Twitter account after liking posts that are anti-Semitic. Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders was reportedly asked to leave a restaurant in Arkansas. CBS News Radio has announced it wil...

They discuss when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to oil tanker traffic. The prolonged closure has kept oil prices elevated, driving up gas prices and threatening to slow the broader economy. John also explains why gas prices in California and New York tend not to fall even when oil prices drop. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell will remain at the helm of t...

Michael on the Eastside said that last night's Two Park Avenue event, which WOR hosted, was amazing! Mike in Florida called Mark to talk about some of these crazy double standards in politics with Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is requesting $200 billion to continue military operations in the Iran war, and Mark breaks down why the president needs the funding immediately. In other news, the Japanese Prime Minister spoke with President Trump yesterday, and a Pearl Harbor joke he made during the conversation caused widespread shock. CBS News is cutting 6% of its staff as top editor Bari Weiss vows to overhau...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...

Senator Markwayne Mullin and Senator Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed l...

Mark and Jimmy highlight that Zohran Mamdani’s wife has been liking several posts that are critical of Israel and widely considered anti-Semitic. They also break down what the latest drop in Oscar ratings means for Hollywood’s cultural relevance. MSNBC’s primetime lineup is set for a major shakeup, and it remains to be seen whether that will help or hurt the network. Jill Biden has a new book on t...

Dante in New Jersey thinks oil producers are ripping us off left and right, and we don't see it. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, thinks Mamdani is opening a big can of worms with his new plans on the inheritance tax he wants to implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed local la...

How will Markwayne Mullin do in his new position as the DHS secretary? Mark and Howie discuss how Democrats often apply a double standard, particularly when it comes to targeting President Trump. They also weigh in on what Iran could look like three months from now and share their perspectives on where things are headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave in Chicago shares a prime example of Trump Derangement Syndrome, pointing to the current state of gas prices as evidence of how far some will go to blame the President. Bill in Lafayette, NJ, reflects on Ann Coulter’s appearance on Bill Maher’s show, noting that she was right all along about Trump becoming President. Bill also weighs in on Luigi Mangione, whom he expects to spend many years b...

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Direct...