The Mark Simone Show

Both Marks look back on the 72nd anniversary of The Tonight Show, which Johnny Carson used to host. Steve Allen, who came up with the show, never imagined how big it would get. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie in Doylsetown, PA, calls Mark to talk about Hasan Piker. John in Ronkokoma calls to speak about some great pizza places around the Tri-State Area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats keep going after Trump for stuff other presidents have done, but as he started it, Chuck Schumer is leading that charge. A new study says more men are taking Pilates now. New York City is ranked number one for best pizza, and Mark lists some other great pizza spots around the Tri-State Area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They dig into why everyone’s talking about Mamdani getting cozy with Governor Hochul, which could be because she just wants to win the election. They also talk about what Bruce Blakeman needs to do to beat Hochul in their upcoming debate. If he wants to win, he’s got to get a bigger turnout in NYC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George in Port Jefferson calls Mark to talk about former special counsel Jack Smith, who is testifying today. Jane in Asbury Park, NJ, calls in to talk about how some people on the right aren't being pro-Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrorist attack aimed at a U.S. military base in the UK was stopped before it could happen. Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before a committee today. The Yankees wildcard game starts tonight. Good Morning America might be shaking things up after losing to The Today Show in the ratings for the first time in 15 years—some people think it’s because the hosts don’t get along. Mayor...

Mike in Florida calls Mark to say that the trend right now of people being scared of AI is similar t o people being scared of nuclear plants. David in Connecticut calls Mark to talk about motorcycles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Kimmel is doing his show from New York this week, and Mayor Mamdani was a guest. President Trump announced yesterday that the biggest steel plant in the country is going to be built in Iowa. Senator John Kennedy is working on a bill that would stop presidents from naming buildings or anything else after themselves while they're still alive. Iran’s economy is hanging by a thread because of th...

This past weekend’s nor’easter kept a lot of people indoors as heavy rain and strong winds hit the Tri-State Area. There’s also a rumor going around that President Trump could get rid of the press room at the White House and replace it with a swimming pool. The future of AI is raising a lot of concerns, but how bad is it really? There’s also a big announcement expected from President Trump today....

This past weekend’s nor’easter kept a lot of people indoors as heavy rain and strong winds hit the Tri-State Area. There’s also a rumor going around that President Trump could get rid of the press room at the White House and replace it with a swimming pool. The future of AI is raising a lot of concerns, but how bad is it really? There’s also a big announcement expected from President Trump today....

New pipelines are being built as the situation with the Strait of Hormuz continues to cause problems for many Gulf countries while the war between Iran and the USA continues. On SNL this past weekend, Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosted the show, and Mamdani was also mentioned in the skits and got grilled about his performance as mayor so far. Last night was also the 72nd anniversary of The Tonight S...

AOC has been around a lot lately, especially in upstate New York and the Tri-State Area, as she campaigns on political issues and promotes her book. An 18-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with vandalizing a teacher’s home in Southbury, Connecticut. Actor James Woods and Robert De Niro also got into a recent tussle, and Mark explains what happened. China enjoys things hot, and Xi Jin...

Mark and Bill break down Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping last week and why Trump was so cordial with him. Most Americans aren’t really paying close attention to the AI situation happening in the USA right now, including concerns that hackers could break into AI systems and potentially take control using AI. Bill believes Congress should get involved. China wants unlimited use of AI, which could he...

Joe from Chatham, New Jersey, called Mark to talk about the 72nd anniversary of The Tonight Show. Bill from Idaho called Mark to share a joke he thought was funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AOC has been around a lot lately, especially in upstate New York and the Tri-State Area, as she campaigns on political issues and promotes her book. An 18-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with vandalizing a teacher’s home in Southbury, Connecticut. Actor James Woods and Robert De Niro also got into a recent tussle, and Mark explains what happened. China enjoys things hot, and Xi Jin...

Miranda talks about Hunter Biden’s new book and some of the things she found in it that she believes are not true. Miranda and Mark also discuss how President Trump treated Xi Jinping during his visit to Washington, D.C., last week and whether he was too cordial toward him. They also talk about how the military should be one of the USA’s strong points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Pete from Plainview, Long Island, called Mark to talk about TV personality Steve Allen's ability to ad-lib. Ralph from Stamford, Connecticut, called Mark to ask if there was a big star he had the chance to work with who was a huge star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New pipelines are being built as the situation with the Strait of Hormuz continues to cause problems for many Gulf countries while the war between Iran and the USA continues. On SNL this past weekend, Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosted the show, and Mamdani was also mentioned in the skits and got grilled about his performance as mayor so far. Last night was also the 72nd anniversary of The Tonight S...

Blauvelt, who is in Florida, called in to talk about the weather there compared to the weather in New York. Barbie, from Wayne, New Jersey, called in to speak with Mark about an immigration issue she is experiencing with her friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past weekend’s nor’easter caused a lot of people to stay indoors while heavy rain and strong winds hit the Tri-State Area. There’s also a rumor going around that President Trump might get rid of the press room at the White House and replace it with a swimming pool. The future of AI is also causing a lot of concerns for people, but how bad is it actually? There is also a huge announcement expe...

Bibi Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations in NYC yesterday and blasted Mayor Mamdani over what he called hostility toward the Jewish community. President Trump also spent the day meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, and Mark explains what they talked about, along with what was on the menu at the big steak dinner the two presidents had. The Israeli Defense Forces killed a senior Hamas comman...

Mark discusses the upcoming midterms, Pat Boone's advice for President Trump, American colleges dropping admission rates while trade school enrollment is increasing, progress on Trump's new ballroom, restaurants stop accepting cash, highly educated downwardly mobile voters turning to far-left politics, NYC Mayor Mandami's wife taking a lavish European vacation, and the latest wagyu beef hot dogs t...

Bibi Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations in NYC yesterday and blasted Mayor Mamdani over what he called hostility toward the Jewish community. President Trump also spent the day meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, and Mark explains what they talked about, along with what was on the menu at the big steak dinner the two presidents had. The Israeli Defense Forces killed a senior Hamas comman...

A huge nor’easter is heading our way. Mark plays a clip of Bibi Netanyahu’s speech telling the cowards, aka antisemites, to leave the room. It makes me wonder why some celebrities feel the need to step into politics and act a certain way just to gain attention in the world of politics and social media. Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman is sounding off in videos about the cost of electric bills f...

Macklemore is going on tour highlighting efforts to free Palestine after his recent comments about Ed Sheeran’s concert. The White House press ban has officially been lifted. Mayor Mamdani is also reportedly working on a system to help Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed in the midterms. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews comedian Jackie Martling. Mark and Jackie talk about the Rodney Dangerfield Theat...