The Mark Simone Show

They go over the latest jobless numbers, where the US economy stands, and whether the Fed will raise rates at its next meeting. John also talks about what the future could look like without cell towers, and how robotics and SpaceX might be here sooner than we think.

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Bill from New Jersey called Mark to talk about Brad Lander’s time in Israel. Gerald from Brooklyn called in to discuss the governor’s race.

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Whoever wins the Michigan midterm race will probably shape the future of the GOP. Brad Lander, who’s running for US Rep., is getting attention for picking olives in Israel, and Zohran Mamdani has endorsed him. At a dinner last night, Patriots owner Robert Kraft raised $32 million for Blue Square, an organization fighting anti-Semitism. Mark weighs in on which pizza is the best in the country. In Connecticut, a driver hit over 100 mph in a school zone, but state law says police can't engage in high-speed chases.

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They talk about what Republicans need to do to win the midterms—Jimmy adds some humor, and they discuss whether Ilhan Omar could actually go to jail or get deported. The guys also cover how what’s happening in France right now reflects Democratic policies here, and Mark and Jimmy compare e-bike deaths to horse-drawn carriage incidents in Central Park.

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Jerry from New Jersey called in to talk about Mark’s new hour on the show. Vincent from Brooklyn called in to chat about how healthy potato chips really are.

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New stop sign cameras could start showing up in some parts of Long Island. James Talarico has asked Republican Ken Paxton to debate before people start heavily voting in the midterms. The NYS court officers’ unions have officially backed Bruce Blakeman for governor, which doesn’t happen often. Mark shares his take on the ex-cop who shot and killed another driver on the George Washington Bridge a few days ago.

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Frank from Arizona called in to talk about the types of candidates running for office. Mara from Nevada called in to share her thoughts on living a good life and how Mark fits into that story.

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The Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio governor is causing a stir, especially because of how it was produced. Mark talks about what might happen next. A new Quinnipiac poll has Republican Bruce Blakeman down by 14 points against Governor Kathy Hochul in New York's gubernatorial race. Turnout for the midterms is big everywhere. Ilhan Omar could be facing major trouble, possibly even deportation or jail, because of an ongoing investigation at her home. Some people close to Mayor Mamdani say he hasn’t accomplished much as mayor and spends a lot of time on social media.

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We’re less than two weeks out from the midterms, and the Senate is still a toss-up. Which party will take the lead? There's talk that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly are both eyeing a run for President in 2028. Former New York Governor George Pataki has been on the campaign trail, backing Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor. Mark runs through President Trump’s campaign schedule today, plus where the vice president will be stopping. JD Vance is out stumping to help Vivek Ramaswamy’s shot at becoming Ohio’s next governor. The Wall Street Journal says Elon Musk is cutting back Starlink’s activity in Ukraine. And don’t forget, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers face off in their final debate tonight. Mark also has some hotel tips up his sleeve. President Trump rolled out a Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, where you can actually get paid. There’s a bizarre and dangerous new social media trend going around where people are setting themselves on fire—definitely not safe. Over in France, President Macron says he’s ready if riots break out this weekend. Early voting starts this weekend, October 24th, in both New York and New Jersey. Putin has agreed to sit down and talk with Zelensky and President Trump about the war in Ukraine. Democrat Brad Lander has been detained in Israel. Katie Zacharia is back in the public eye after her time as White House Press Secretary. Ilhan Omar put out a video asking for donations. The Social Security Administration is cleaning up its rolls, and some of the info out there is confusing. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. The CEO of United Airlines is calling for a national wealth tax, and Mark and Steve break down what that could mean. Fentanyl deaths are way down in the U.S. Should President Trump invest in private companies? Mark and Steve aren’t so sure it’s a great idea. There’s also talk about a flat tax on the horizon for big companies and billionaires. Vladimir Putin has released an American teacher who was being held in Russia, with no restrictions. Mayor Bloomberg just gave $80 million to the Democrats to help win the midterms. Anti-Israel protesters have been out in the streets, destroying the Omny machines at subway stations and spreading hate speech. Word is, Joy Behar apparently needs some extra help from The View staff backstage, and ABC execs are urging her to consider retirement. Roseanne Barr is making a TV comeback. Lay’s is out with new potato chip flavors. The U.S. is cutting back on how much money it’s sending to Ukraine for the war. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann explained what could happen if the Democrats win the midterms—especially when it comes to passing bills and Trump’s future as President. She thinks DEI policies will probably come back if Democrats take power. Ann also weighed in on what’s been happening at Cornell lately, now that the hype over that rape case has died down.

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