The Mark Simone Show

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners on New Jersey’s budget following NYC’s talks and reports that Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at home. Ken interviews former college volleyball player Brooke Slusser. Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners on New Jersey’s budget following NYC’s talks and reports that Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at home. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews former college volleyball player Brooke Slusser. Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

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Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

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Vincent from Brooklyn called in to share his grandmother’s story of immigrating to America and to weigh in on the Supreme Court’s recent Birthright Citizenship decision. Joe from Elmwood Park, NJ, called Ken to voice his frustration about oil companies and what he sees as price gouging at the pump.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling.

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Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state.

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Richard from Bayshore called in to discuss how gas prices are calculated and what factors affect them. Robert from Westchester shared his concerns with Ken about socialism being introduced to kids, and whether that might impact their work ethic as they grow up.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners on New Jersey’s budget following NYC’s talks and reports that Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at home.

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A big heat wave is hitting the Tri-State, but New Yorkers have plenty of ways to cool off. President Trump is on his way to North Dakota to check out the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Democrats are trying a new play to stop Trump and the GOP in the midterms. Mark breaks down what that looks like, including some controversy over antisemitism. Mark interviews John Carney from Breitbart Business News. John explains today’s ADP jobs report, why some industries are feeling nervous, and what’s really going on with gas prices and inflation. Oil prices have dipped, but will we actually see cheaper gas? Inflation is slowing, but it’s still concerning.  Mark talks about the new Air Force One; Trump’s a big fan. Meta is getting into the cloud game and wants to sell AI computing power. Billionaire Peter Thiel is packing up and moving his businesses to Florida. Mark points out how Florida’s budget is about half the size of New York City’s and wonders why NYC’s budget is so high and complicated. The 2028 presidential race is already on people’s minds. Kamala Harris looks like she wants to run, but her record isn’t helping her. Gavin Newsom’s numbers are dropping, while Pete Buttigieg might be one to watch for the Democrats. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. They talk about the Supreme Court blocking Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, which means if you’re born in the U.S., you’re a citizen, no matter your parents’ status. They also get into how college campuses are pushing students to vote for progressive candidates.

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