The Mark Simone Show

Mark gives us the details on today’s solar eclipse. Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is climbing up the polls, but Kathy Hochul has a lot more money on hand for her campaign. Knicks owner James Dolan is spending over a million dollars on ads against Kathy Hochul, which could help Bruce Blakeman. Mark explains the way ad revenue works for radio stations...

Ann explains the culture as she is in London right now, but it’s a little different, with the freedom that you have to express yourself, like in the USA. Many in the Asian community are very progressive, which has surprised Mark and Ann. Ann explains how college may not be the only route to a successful career and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian in Miami was a radio host, and he and Mark had an interesting conversation. John in Long Island, NY, called in to talk about how the Obama Museum could be knocked down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark gives us the details on today’s solar eclipse. Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is climbing up the polls, but Kathy Hochul has a lot more money on hand for her campaign. Knicks owner James Dolan is spending over a million dollars on ads against Kathy Hochul, which could help Bruce Blakeman. Mark explains the way ad revenue works for radio stations...

Mark and Roger talk about Carly Simon’s song, “You’re So Vain.” How are other older artists doing, and can they still perform nowadays? Roger and Mark discuss this. Roger thinks many performers will keep going until they can’t anymore. ATG Entertainment has been acquired by Ari Emanuel’s company, TKO Group Holdings, in a $5 billion deal. The Odyssey will most likely win every Oscar as it approache...

Jack in Boston, Massachusetts, called in to say hi to Mark and talk about Boston accents, and he also discussed why it’s actually bad that Francesca Hong didn’t win in Wisconsin. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, called in to sound off on Michelle Obama taking a trip with many of her friends while she was in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains Trump’s new strategy to take on the war in Iran. Mark Zuckerberg has defended the crew of his $300 million superyacht, which is under scrutiny after accusations about an incident involving a snubbed boat. My Pillow founder Mike Lindell didn’t spend much on his campaign, and he claims he will investigate further into what he lost, which may not be a good idea, according to Mark. See o...

Mike in Florida called in to talk to Mark about Hillary Clinton being back in the news. Carl in Sayerville, NJ, wants to know why AOC doesn't want Amazon in certain areas where she is active. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Ned Lamont, who is running for a third term, defeated Democratic state Rep. Josh Elliott in the gubernatorial primary race. Mark runs down the primary election results, highlighting Amy Klobuchar, Francesca Hong, and Lindsey Graham’s sister barely winning in South Carolina. Hillary Clinton is back out there speaking about political situations, but is she still relevant? Mark explains a possib...

Mark dives into some breaking news about President Trump’s secret flight to Turkey, which involved a catering truck due to threats from Iran. He also discusses Mayor Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, who is set to travel to Syria and Lebanon. Mark raises concerns about the NYPD officers reportedly accompanying her, questioning their safety. Mamdani’s proposed “Pied-à-Terre” tax is facing trouble after...

Mark dives into some breaking news about President Trump’s secret flight to Turkey, which involved a catering truck due to threats from Iran. He also discusses Mayor Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, who is set to travel to Syria and Lebanon. Mark raises concerns about the NYPD officers reportedly accompanying her, questioning their safety. Mamdani’s proposed “Pied-à-Terre” tax is facing trouble after...

Mark explains the latest developments with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the impact on Gulf oil shipments. He discusses what might happen next after President Trump claims the strait is open. Mark also comments on Democrats’ attitudes toward American traditions like Thanksgiving and the NFL. He also recounts a tragic boat accident near Liberty Island where a mother and infant lost th...

Mark gives an update on singer Frankie Valli’s health and reveals a ceremony to honor Lindsey Graham at a joint military base. Mark dives into the surprising appearance of Hunter Biden on Tucker Carlson’s show, which drew strong reactions from conservatives. Mark explains Instagram’s rise as the top social media platform. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. Bill e...

Bill explains how Donald Trump’s legacy could be impacted if he doesn’t address ongoing tensions with Iran. Mark and Bill also talk about the growing role of social media in shaping political opinions and the widespread confusion about communism, which he attributes to a lack of education on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff from New Jersey calls in to explain why military bases are called “Joint Bases” and mentions he’s been a loyal listener for years. Vincent from Brooklyn discusses why college students supported Mamdani and shares his skepticism about MTA chairman Janno Lieber’s new initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark gives an update on singer Frankie Valli’s health and reveals a ceremony to honor Lindsey Graham at a joint military base. Mark dives into the surprising appearance of Hunter Biden on Tucker Carlson’s show, which drew strong reactions from conservatives. Mark explains Instagram’s rise as the top social media platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together, they examine why top Democrats, including Obama and Gavin Newsom, are traveling to meet Michigan’s newly elected Abdul El-Sayed. They also discuss former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s ambitions for 2028 and the Republican strategy for the midterms, with Liz highlighting their focus on a major new bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne from Alabama calls in to express his appreciation for Mark’s show and hopes to visit New York soon. Mara from Nevada joins the show to talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s chances in the 2028 political race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains the latest developments with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the impact on Gulf oil shipments. He discusses what might happen next after President Trump claims the strait is open. Mark also comments on Democrats’ attitudes toward American traditions like Thanksgiving and the NFL. He also recounts a tragic boat accident near Liberty Island where a mother and infant lost th...

Art from Rockland County calls in to ask how Mayor Mamdani’s wife qualifies for a police detail if she’s a private citizen. Don from Michigan gave us an update on local opinions about voting for Abdul El-Sayed and shares an idea he thinks Mark will find interesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark dives into some breaking news about President Trump’s secret flight to Turkey, which involved a catering truck due to threats from Iran. He also discusses Mayor Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, who is set to travel to Syria and Lebanon. Mark raises concerns about the NYPD officers reportedly accompanying her, questioning their safety. Mamdani’s proposed “Pied-à-Terre” tax is facing trouble after...

Mark talks about negotiations with Iran, other countries in the middle east expanding their oil trade with Iran’s oil being limited, the Verizon cell service outage on Sunday, AOC on ABC saying things without being fact checked, and Hunter Biden offering an update on Joe Biden’s health.  He also delves into the newfound love of late night for Zohran Mamdani and the 2028 Democratic...

Mark opens the show talking about negotiations with Iran, Anthony Fauci can still be prosecuted for his COVID crimes, and Mark takes your calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark opens the show talking about negotiations with Iran, other countries in the middle east expanding their oil trade with Iran’s oil being limited, the Verizon cell service outage on Sunday, AOC on ABC saying things without being fact checked, and Hunter Biden offering an update on Joe Biden’s health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks about the way that Anthony Fauci can still be prosecuted for his COVID crimes, how him and his subordinates destroyed evidence, and the LIV golf tournament at Trump’s Bedminster course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.