The Mark Simone Show

Sal from Long Island, NY, calls in to share his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's performance in NYC, and he admits he's feeling a bit nervous about him.   Jimmy from Bergen County, NJ, shares his experiences about buying movie tickets and going to the movies in today’s world.  

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Where is Zohran Mamdani planning to go for vacation this week? According to President Trump’s speech on Long Island last Friday, crime has decreased significantly across the country. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's stepson, will meet with Benjamin Netanyahu following recent talks about Hamas and Gaza that didn’t achieve peace. Former U.S. President’s Counselor Alina Habba is still a top candidate to replace Karoline Leavitt as the new press secretary. Sadly, ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John passed away at age 83.  

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Mark Simone talks about the Trump administration solving the illegal migrant crisis, the success of the stock market during the second Trump administration, outdoor dining in NYC going away due to new regulations but the city council working to expand it again, alcohol sales going down for multiple reasons, Supreme Court Justice Alito staying on for another term, the scandal at the Country Club with a golfer faking a hole in one for a prize, Florida’s economy booming due to people fleeing New York, the new restaurants coming to Grand Central Terminal, and bagel stores in NYC that are rapidly expanding across the country.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Today, we will learn about a possible plea deal from Luigi Mangione's lawyers in his court case after he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We get an update on the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after many of them allegedly want to jump off the ship due to the horrible conditions aboard. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. State laws in NYC may make it complicated for Luigi Mangione to get off the hook, even if there is a plea agreement. Luigi’s lawyers are hoping to have the state charges tossed out, which could be in jeopardy because of the evidence presented. What do you think about ICE officers getting ready to use shock gloves to remove illegal immigrants from the USA? Ken interviews Judge Barry Kamins. The plea deal for Luigi Mangione could amount to double jeopardy for him, and Barry explains this to Ken. The guys dive into how much influence attorneys have in changing a case for a client.  Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates.  Ken interviews Howard Lim, Secretary of the Conservative Party of NYS. How could ranked-choice voting help elections? Republicans may have given up hope due to years of one party constantly getting elected. 

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Today, we will learn about a possible plea deal from Luigi Mangione's lawyers in his court case after he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We get an update on the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after many of them allegedly want to jump off the ship due to the horrible conditions aboard.   Ken takes your calls! 

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. State laws in NYC may make it complicated for Luigi Mangione to get off the hook, even if there is a plea agreement. Luigi’s lawyers are hoping to have the state charges tossed out, which could be in jeopardy because of the evidence presented. What do you think about ICE officers getting ready to use shock gloves to remove illegal immigrants from the USA? Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews Judge Barry Kamins. The plea deal for Luigi Mangione could amount to double jeopardy for him, and Barry explains this to Ken. The guys dive into how much influence attorneys have in changing a case for a client. 

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates.    Ken takes your calls!    Ken interviews Howard Lim, Secretary of the Conservative Party of NYS. How could ranked-choice voting help elections? Republicans may have given up hope due to years of one party constantly getting elected. 

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How could ranked-choice voting help elections? Republicans may have given up hope due to years of one party constantly getting elected. 

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Pam in NJ called Ken to compare a story she knows that is similar to Luigi Mangione’s case. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, called in to tell Ken that if President Trump doesn’t get the Iran war under control and bring oil prices down regarding the Strait of Hormuz, it could lead to major economic issues, especially with energy bills and expenses.

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates. 

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