The Mark Simone Show

Howie’s got strong opinions; he thinks Trump shouldn’t lift the blockade in Iran. And some sad news: Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, passed away at 87. Mark shares some memories about Turner and the early days of CNN, which launched back in 1980. And speaking of Indiana, those state senators who fought against Trump’s redistricting efforts got wiped out in the primaries, a huge win for Team Trump....

Dave in Chicago called Mark to ask him if he had an update on the war between Russia and Ukraine. Mike in Florida calls in to praise Marco Rubio’s press conference yesterday, saying Rubio handled tough questions from reporters really well. In addition, he had some jokes at points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big shake-ups in the primaries last night, Indiana saw several senators who opposed Trump’s policies lose their races, and in Ohio, Trump-backed candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy, picked up wins. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the podium yesterday, filling in for Karoline Leavitt (she’s out on maternity leave), and got grilled about the war in Iran. Rubio hinted that the end might be in...

Former mayor Rudy Giuliani was in a coma, a fact that wasn’t revealed until after his admission to the hospital for pneumonia on Sunday. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay paid tribute to the late, great John Sterling while calling last night’s game. Fans at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx honored Sterling with a huge tribute. A UAE cutter may join the fight against Iran, depending on what happens with s...

Former mayor Rudy Giuliani was in a coma, a fact that wasn’t revealed until after his admission to the hospital for pneumonia on Sunday. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay paid tribute to the late, great John Sterling while calling last night’s game. Fans at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx honored Sterling with a huge tribute. A UAE cutter may join the fight against Iran, depending on what happens with s...

The Tony Awards nominations are out, and Pink is set to host the show on CBS. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was pressed about possible insider trading but dodged the question. Former mayor Eric Adams used to call Michael Bloomberg for advice when making big decisions for New York City; maybe more mayors should try that, such as Mamdani. Stephen Colbert’s run as CBS’s late-night host is wrapping up...

They discuss Barack Obama’s aim to be a kingmaker for Democrats in 2028, believing the party is in decline. Bill and Mark touch on how mistakes by Michelle and Barack Obama have led to different outcomes for each. They also talk about how tough it is for a President to think clearly with constant pressure, especially Trump, and how this plays out with the current Iran war. Bill notes that networks...

Joe in Peekskill, NY, calls Mark to ask if he met a certain someone. Mark in Nutley, NJ, calls in to ask who Mark thinks will be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tony Awards nominations are out, and Pink is set to host the show on CBS. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was pressed about possible insider trading but dodged the question. Former mayor Eric Adams used to call Michael Bloomberg for advice when making big decisions for New York City; maybe more mayors should try that, such as Mamdani. Stephen Colbert’s run as CBS’s late-night host is wrapping up...

Rich in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, called in upset over the price of gas, especially since we produce so much oil, and the WTI should be ashamed of themselves. Will in Connecticut called Mark to ask him about Scott Bessent's comments on Iran's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Michael discuss how the US relationship with the British has shifted since King Charles visited Manhattan last week, and how this decline may reflect a broader trend across Europe. They also talk about rising American anxiety over the war in Iran and whether time is running out for regime change. The City of New York is struggling to pass the state budget, partly due to Mayor Mamdani’s pr...

Former mayor Rudy Giuliani was in a coma, a fact that wasn’t revealed until after his admission to the hospital for pneumonia on Sunday. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay paid tribute to the late, great John Sterling while calling last night’s game. Fans at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx honored Sterling with a huge tribute. A UAE cutter may join the fight against Iran, depending on what happens with s...

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is turning the corner slightly after being hospitalized with a serious bout of pneumonia. Sad news for Yankees fans, legendary announcer John Sterling has died at 87. Big shakeup in the skies: Spirit Airlines has completely shut down. Mark believes that Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren were major players in the behind-the-scenes drama that led to Spirit’s troubles...

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is turning the corner slightly after being hospitalized with a serious bout of pneumonia. Sad news for Yankees fans, legendary announcer John Sterling has died at 87. Big shakeup in the skies: Spirit Airlines has completely shut down. Mark believes that Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren were major players in the behind-the-scenes drama that led to Spirit’s troubles...

Over the weekend, Devil Wears Prada 2 pulled in around $78 million at the box office. No surprise, the buzz for this movie is huge right now! Mark shares some insider scoop on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, what really goes on behind the scenes, and let’s just say, there’s some hypocrisy you’ll want to hear about. We also get an update on assassin Cole Allen’s motives for the White House Correspon...

They dive into Mayor Mamdani’s latest plan to add more land on Park Avenue, a move that’s got a lot of people worried about even worse traffic, despite the mayor’s belief that making the area a bigger hotspot is good for the city. Ann also warns that a wealth tax could be on the horizon and says Mamdani’s second year in office will be one to watch. Plus, she makes the case that cutting TSA funding...

Nolan in NJ called in to share his concerns, claiming Chuck Schumer is backing a controversial politician in Maine with Nazi ties. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, sounded off about the need for a major rent strike in NYC, pushing back against Mayor Mamdani’s new freeze-the-rent policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Devil Wears Prada 2 pulled in around $78 million at the box office. No surprise, the buzz for this movie is huge right now! Mark shares some insider scoop on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, what really goes on behind the scenes, and let’s just say, there’s some hypocrisy you’ll want to hear about. We also get an update on assassin Cole Allen’s motives for the White House Correspon...

They talk about how Spirit Airlines might’ve been saved if the JetBlue merger had gone through, and Liz doesn’t hold back on her frustration with Mayor Mamdani; she says he’s not doing his homework, especially on the rent freeze affecting thousands of New Yorkers. Tensions are still sky-high in the Strait of Hormuz as the war between the US and Iran drags on. Word is Iran’s missile stockpile has o...

Lou from Union, NJ, called in to chat with Mark about some changes he noticed in John Sterling’s style during his long run as Yankees announcer, great memories and reflections. Bill in NJ called Mark to vent about the crowd headed to the Met Gala tonight, and he had plenty to say about who’s showing up and why! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is turning the corner slightly after being hospitalized with a serious bout of pneumonia. Sad news for Yankees fans, legendary announcer John Sterling has died at 87. Big shakeup in the skies: Spirit Airlines has completely shut down. Mark believes that Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren were major players in the behind-the-scenes drama that led to Spirit’s troubles...

Should President Trump wear a bulletproof vest, considering all the threats against him lately? Yesterday, Democrats pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about accusations of insider trading and secret deals, but there’s no solid proof behind these claims. Hegseth stood by the administration’s decision to go to war with Iran over concerns about nuclear weapons. Mark interviews Fox News legal anal...

Mark discusses public funding of PBS/NPR, Mamdani's interview on CBS, Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, Amazon wants to bring back 'The Apprentice,' rising demand for NYC office space around the Freedom Tower, a mega mansion for sale in Los Angeles and CBS Evening News losing audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should President Trump wear a bulletproof vest, considering all the threats against him lately? Yesterday, Democrats pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about accusations of insider trading and secret deals, but there’s no solid proof behind these claims. Hegseth stood by the administration’s decision to go to war with Iran over concerns about nuclear weapons. Mark takes your calls! Mark intervi...

Mark talks about how Democrats have tried to redraw voting districts in some states, which he says would make it harder for white voters to have a say. The Supreme Court of the United States also made headlines this week with a decision that scales back parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing a new law to ban ICE from operating anywhere in New York. With the gover...