The Mark Simone Show

John from Bayonne, NJ, called Mark to share that he received a postcard urging him to vote for Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for Governor. However, John pointed out that he lives in New Jersey, not New York, raising questions about the targeted mailing. Vincent from Brooklyn, NY, called in to voice his opinion on Mayor Mamdani’s public housing plan, which aims to build more homes in the...

Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani’s controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted...

Both agreed that President Trump’s performance in his second term appears stronger than his first. They discussed the escalating tensions with Iran, calling this moment potentially decisive. In Texas, Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary to Christian Menefee, the current Harris County Attorney. Mark and Howie speculated whether Rep Al Green’s initial electoral success was influenced by sharin...

Maddie in the Bronx called Mark to ask him what the turnout was regarding the protest that happened last night in front of Mayor Mandani's home (Gracie Mansion), going against the Mayor's Anti-Semitic views. Rob in Long Island, NY, called Mark to ask him about the NYC Housing Authority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark opened the show by explaining why President Trump moved the scheduled Camp David Cabinet meeting to the White House. The shift comes as the administration prepares for critical talks with Iran. Mark noted that if these negotiations fall through, the U.S. could respond with significant military action against Iran. President Trump’s recent physical exam reportedly showed excellent health. In t...

Ken Rosato fill in for Mark Simone.  Ken talks about the latest negotiations regarding Iran, takes listener calls and talks with Roger Friedman from Showbiz411about the latest movies in theaters.  Ken also talks about alternative local trips to take in the US due to rising fuel costs in Europe, takes calls and tech advice from brand and digital specialist Fischer. See omnystudio.com...

Ken Rosato fill in for Mark Simone.  Ken talks alternative local trips to take in the US due to rising fuel costs in Europe, takes calls and tech advice from brand and digital specialist Fischer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Fischer talk about Russians possibly hacking your Internet router, the benefits of VPNs and Facebook trying to compete directly with Reddit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken takes calls from Mike in Puerto Rico and says PR doesn't want to be a state, Mike from Nutley, NJ isn't a fan of women of The View and regular caller Vincent from Brooklyn talks about his childhood schooling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fill in for Mark Simone.  Ken discusses the risings cost of European trips and alternative local trips instead, Kathy Hocul declaring New York as a sanctuary state and the environmental impacts of illegal immigrants in New Jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fill in for Mark Simone.  Ken talks about the latest negotiations regarding Iran, takes listener calls and talks with Roger Friedman from Showbiz411about the latest movies in theaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Roger talk about the box office numbers for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Michael Jakson biopic Michael and the upcoming Beatles movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken discusses the Hantavirus and takes a call from Gene in Toms River about the discontinuation of 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fill in for Mark Simone.  Ken talks about the latest negotiations regarding Iran, a man killed while shooting at the White House, a good Samaritan returned 30k found in a bag in a bathroom in a WaWa and the preppy Princeton killer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the latest on Iran; Stephen Colbert’s final show and its true place in late night history; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s ICE facility stunt over the holiday weekend; Trump’s physical today and the good shape the President appears to be in; MSNOW’s Joe Scarborough calls Trump; and whether the Democrats’ radical viewpoints are beginning to turn the cor...

Mark discusses Trump’s physical today and the good shape the President appears to be in; MSNOW’s Joe Scarborough calls Trump; and whether the Democrats’ radical viewpoints are beginning to turn the corner back towards sanity.  Plus, Mark welcomes political expert Ed Rollins, who discusses today’s primary elections in Texas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Mark talks with political expert Ed Rollins about the Texas primary today and how Trump’s endorsement will impact the race.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark speaks with Mike in Florida, Rich in Myrtle Beach, Maria in Tarrytown, and Vincent from Brooklyn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses Trump’s physical today and the good shape the President appears to be in; MSNOW’s Joe Scarborough calls Trump; and whether the Democrats’ radical viewpoints are beginning to turn the corner back towards sanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Mark discusses the latest on Iran; Stephen Colbert’s final show and its true place in late night history; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s ICE facility stunt over the holiday weekend; plus Mark welcomes New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin on the Democrats’ “autopsy” of the 2024 Presidential race.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Michael discuss the Democrats’ “autopsy” of the 2024 Presidential campaign and the seemingly backwards relationship between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul where he seems to be calling all the shots.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark speaks with John from Florida, Dave in Chicago, Jan in New Jersey, and Joe in Elmwood Park See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the latest on Iran; Stephen Colbert’s final show and its true place in late night history; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s ICE facility stunt over the holiday weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been speaking out about the timeline of the war in Iran. Ken dives into a Woman arrested for child neglect after abandoning a baby for a McDonald’s meetup in Maryland. President Trump went 37 for 37 for his endorsement in the primaries this week, and it was a huge win. Ken interviews Armen Kurdian, a retired Navy...

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been speaking out about the timeline of the war in Iran. Ken dives into a Woman arrested for child neglect after abandoning a baby for a McDonald’s meetup in Maryland. President Trump went 37 for 37 for his endorsement in the primaries this week, and it was a huge win.  Ken takes your calls!  Ken interviews Armen...