The Mark Simone Show

Steve in Glendale calls in to say his opinion on why the manhole covers in NYC have people coming out of them. Don in Long Island, NY, calls Mark to speak about some news he heard about the Carnegie Deli.

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Starbucks is closing 400 underperforming locations, but 450 new locations will open. CNN's employees are in a panic right now after the merger deal with Paramount, which is owned by the Ellisons, to buy Warner Bro's Discovery, which owns CNN. Elon Musk may have a massive stake in CNN. Palestinian protester Rachel Dolezal has been posing as someone getting hurt in Gaza, but that isn't who she actually is, and she is now being outed as a privileged white woman. Bruce Blakeman is very strong with independent voters. A judge has ordered the Trump Administration to allow CNN, MSNOW, and Politico access to the White House press briefings and rooms. 

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Jerry in Delaware calls Mark to talk about what it is like to live in the state of Delaware. Mike in Florida calls Mark to dive into the lifestyle in Florida.

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President Trump will meet with China's President Xi Jinping and greet him in style. BIBI Netanyahu will speak at the United Nations today, after a series of fiery comments with Mayor Mamdani. Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke yesterday at the UN and blasted the USA and Israel. Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years for a 2006 sexual assault in New York. Bill Clinton was at the UN events in New York yesterday to work with donors, and Mark saw him. Former governor Chris Christie of New Jersey is thinking about running for President in 2028. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, known for his 'Miracle on the Hudson' water landing, has announced his diagnosis of Alzheimer's. A new study came out on the most affordable places to live, and NYC didn't come out on top. 

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President Trump spoke at the United Nations in New York City yesterday, and Mark breaks down what happened. Trump talked tough on Iran, suggesting he might either take drastic action or invite them to make a deal. After signing a new security agreement, it looks like the U.S. could soon have some control over Greenland. Mayor Mamdani and Prime Minister Netanyahu are trading sharp remarks. China’s President Xi Jinping is in Washington, D.C. today for a meeting with Trump. Karoline Leavitt joined Sean Hannity’s podcast, dropping some hints about her next move. The White House still doesn’t have a Press Secretary since Leavitt stepped down, though some say Trump doesn’t need one, with so many reporters having his direct number. Bruce Blakeman, the Republican running for mayor, is closing the gap in the polls against Kathy Hochul. With all the controversy around antisemitism, nobody’s sure where Senator Chuck Schumer stands. AOC has chimed in too, sharing her own take. BIBI Netanyahu will speak at the UN tomorrow and is expected to call out Mayor Mamdani for antisemitism. At a recent meeting, Trump confronted CNN for their coverage, and some network staff are nervous as the Ellison family prepares to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, which could soon control CNN. Dr. Oz pointed out that more than a million people on Obamacare don’t have Social Security numbers. There was also news about a man jumping off a cruise ship, raising safety concerns. Mark also explains how things usually end when billionaires have mistresses. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. They talk about Democrats and gas prices, pointing out that prices were high under a Democratic administration. They also discuss the Democrats’ new strategies for the midterms and wonder why the media isn’t talking about record-low poverty and strong income levels during Trump’s presidency. CNN and Politico are in court today, challenging Trump’s ban on both networks entering the White House. Diesel prices have hit a record high, causing problems around the world, and Trump is considering a ban on some diesel exports. Taylor Swift is releasing new music. Some political candidates, including Byron Donalds, who could be Florida’s next governor, are leaving Trump out of their campaign ads because of the current political climate. Delaware has suddenly become a hot spot for people to move to, especially Baby Boomers. Mark also talks about a new tech school that will teach AI and other in-demand tech skills.  Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. OpenAI might go public next year, and Anthropic could follow by 2026. Ann and Mark debate whether AI could ever pose a real threat to humanity.

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President Trump spoke at the United Nations in New York City yesterday, and Mark breaks down what happened. Trump talked tough on Iran, suggesting he might either take drastic action or invite them to make a deal. After signing a new security agreement, it looks like the U.S. could soon have some control over Greenland. Mayor Mamdani and Prime Minister Netanyahu are trading sharp remarks. China’s President Xi Jinping is in Washington, D.C. today for a meeting with Trump. Karoline Leavitt joined Sean Hannity’s podcast, dropping some hints about her next move. The White House still doesn’t have a Press Secretary since Leavitt stepped down, though some say Trump doesn’t need one, with so many reporters having his direct number. Bruce Blakeman, the Republican running for mayor, is closing the gap in the polls against Kathy Hochul. With all the controversy around antisemitism, nobody’s sure where Senator Chuck Schumer stands. AOC has chimed in too, sharing her own take.

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BIBI Netanyahu will speak at the UN tomorrow and is expected to call out Mayor Mamdani for antisemitism. At a recent meeting, Trump confronted CNN for their coverage, and some network staff are nervous as the Ellison family prepares to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, which could soon control CNN. Dr. Oz pointed out that more than a million people on Obamacare don’t have Social Security numbers. There was also news about a man jumping off a cruise ship, raising safety concerns. Mark also explains how things usually end when billionaires have mistresses. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. They talk about Democrats and gas prices, pointing out that prices were high under a Democratic administration. They also discuss the Democrats’ new strategies for the midterms and wonder why the media isn’t talking about record-low poverty and strong income levels during Trump’s presidency.

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CNN and Politico are in court today, challenging Trump’s ban on both networks entering the White House. Diesel prices have hit a record high, causing problems around the world, and Trump is considering a ban on some diesel exports. Taylor Swift is releasing new music. Some political candidates, including Byron Donalds, who could be Florida’s next governor, are leaving Trump out of their campaign ads because of the current political climate. Delaware has suddenly become a hot spot for people to move to, especially Baby Boomers. Mark also talks about a new tech school that will teach AI and other in-demand tech skills.  Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. OpenAI might go public next year, and Anthropic could follow by 2026. Ann and Mark debate whether AI could ever pose a real threat to humanity.

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OpenAI might go public next year, and Anthropic could follow by 2026. Ann and Mark debate whether AI could ever pose a real threat to humanity.

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CNN and Politico are in court today, challenging Trump’s ban on both networks entering the White House. Diesel prices have hit a record high, causing problems around the world, and Trump is considering a ban on some diesel exports. Taylor Swift is releasing new music. Some political candidates, including Byron Donalds, who could be Florida’s next governor, are leaving Trump out of their campaign ads because of the current political climate. Delaware has suddenly become a hot spot for people to move to, especially Baby Boomers.

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