The Mark Simone Show

Oil prices are down today as the Fed raises interest rates. Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to New York City next week, and Mayor Mamdani is standing by his views on Bibi. Democrats are also reacting to President Trump’s idea to replace the modernist sculpture in front of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., with a statue of George Washington. Mark talks about Mamdani’s new plan to bring 17 public b...

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manh...

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manh...

Ever wonder why CNN has such low ratings? It could be due to how some of its hosts act, like Jake Tapper going fly fishing with Gavin Newsom. President Trump likes to put his name on a lot of things. Presidents over the years have a history of cursing, and Mark explains which presidents did it more or less. 60 Minutes went back to its old formula this past weekend, and it looks good! The Emmy rati...

More drama for Ed Sheeran after the promoter allegedly decided to boot Macklemore off the show for Macklemore's antisemitic comments, and now some of Macklemore's closest friends are backing off too. Closing the beaches and some other places during the pandemic may not have been the best idea by some politicians. Has Mitt Romney paid his taxes?  Mark takes your calls!   Mark interviews author Ann...

Ann believes that President Trump should focus on political issues like the war in Iran and affordability rather than putting his name on things to help the GOP. Mark and Ann dive into how the EU runs differently politically. Ann isn't a big fan of FLOCK cameras.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill from Idaho called in to talk about old-school ways and gadgets. Gracie from Rockland called in to sound off on how people spend their money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More drama for Ed Sheeran after the promoter allegedley decided to boot Macklemore off the show for Macklemore's antisemitic comments, and now some of Macklemore's closest friends are backing off too. Closing the beaches and some other places during the pandemic may not have been the best idea by some politicians. Has Mitt Romney paid his taxes?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

John explains how a Fed rate hike helps with inflation in the USA. The Fed is widely expected to raise rates at today's meeting. What's next for oil prices as Brent Crude is over $100 a barrel?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sebastian from Connecticut called in to discuss how politicians could counter other politicians, highlighting the governor’s race in Connecticut. Kay from Manhattan called Mark to talk about AI and how Democrats could make it worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why CNN has such low ratings? It could be due to how some of its hosts act, like Jake Tapper going fly fishing with Gavin Newsom. President Trump likes to put his name on a lot of things. Presidents over the years have a history of cursing, and Mark explains which presidents did it more or less. 60 Minutes went back to its old formula this past weekend, and it looks good! The Emmy rati...

Mike from Florida called in to discuss the hype surrounding AI, with him and Mark noting that there have been other periods of similar hype, such as Y2K. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manh...

Mark breaks down reports that AI could kill us all. President Trump has announced that if the USA doesn't get a grip on AI, it could be an issue. The Carnegie Deli opens today in NYC. Last night was the Emmy Awards, and Mark dives into this. George Stephanopoulos of ABC challenged US Rep. Mike Lawler about Trump's $5000 dividend if Republicans win the midterms.    Gavin Newsom told Jake Tapper on...

Mark breaks down reports that AI could kill us all. President Trump has announced that if the USA doesn't get a grip on AI, it could be an issue. The Carnegie Deli opens today in NYC. Last night was the Emmy Awards, and Mark dives into this. George Stephanopoulos of ABC challenged US Rep. Mike Lawler about Trump's $5000 dividend if Republicans win the midterms. Gavin Newsom told Jake Tapper on CNN...

The Houthis, who are part of Iran, are running wild and causing lots of disruption, and President Trump hasn't made a move towards them yet after a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia was just hit by Iran. The US Supreme Court has rejected the administration's mail-in ballot proposal to screen them. The Howard Stern Show is down to one day a week right now.      Mark takes your calls!     Mark inte...

The Kennedy Center is having some structural issues and may have to rethink keeping the building open. Macklemore has been thrown off the show with Ed Sheeran due to his Free Palestine statements. The 9-11 files that are getting ready to be released may have many warning signs about attacks under previous presidents running the country. Democrats allegedly flew in many illegals to blue states to a...

Bill talks about his new book called "Confronting America" and how it explains that politicians need to take accountability for their actions. The chances Democrats will raise taxes are high. The flaw with the Trump admin is that he hasn't been transparent about what is going on with stuff.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle from Northport, Long Island, is excited that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is heading to the Catskills to campaign! Blauvelt, Florida, calls Mark to highlight the calls the show received on 9/11, reflecting on the events of that day and sharing how deeply the conversations moved him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kennedy Center is having some structural issues and may have to rethink keeping the building open. Macklemore has been thrown off the show with Ed Sheeran due to his Free Palestine statements. The 9-11 files that are getting ready to be released may have many warning signs about attacks under previous presidents running the country. Democrats allegedly flew in many illegals to blue states to a...

Rhonda and Mark reminisce about stories from back in the day that might perk your ears up, especially stories about how guys like Bill Clinton and former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards went after women. Rhonda has a story about Edwin, too.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al in Parsippany, NJ, called Mark to ask why Trump is so civilized. Bill in Wildwood, NJ, called Mark to sound off about how Donald Trump should attack Saudi Arabia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Houthis, who are part of Iran, are running wild and causing lots of disruption, and President Trump hasn't made a move towards them yet after a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia was just hit by Iran. The US Supreme Court has rejected the administration's mail-in ballot proposal to screen them. The Howard Stern Show is down to one day a week right now.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Kathy in North Carolina called Mark to talk about when Ilhan Omar will be punished for the fraud she committed in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark breaks down reports that AI could kill us all. President Trump has announced that if the USA doesn't get a grip on AI, it could be an issue. The Carnegie Deli opens today in NYC. Last night was the Emmy Awards, and Mark dives into this. George Stephanopoulos of ABC challenged US Rep. Mike Lawler about Trump's $5000 dividend if Republicans win the midterms.    See omnystudio.com/listener for p...