The Mark Simone Show

Two FBI officials have been indicted for allegedly covering up the Hunter Biden laptop case and lying to Congress. Quest Diagnostics, a major health lab, has been hacked. There’s talk that Iranian-backed Houthis are about to strike Saudi oil facilities. Rep. Brad Lander is angry about what’s happening in Palestine. A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed by a self-driving Tesla crossing I-80 in Vallejo, California. 

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Rob talks about working with comedian Billy Crystal. He also announced that the Rodney Dangerfield musical has been put on hold that he is working on.

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Mike in Bayside, NY, called in to talk about campaign ads and gave his thoughts on banning horse-drawn carriages in NYC. Bob in Connecticut called Mark to discuss how Democrats try to get more votes during elections.

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Sal in Westchester called in to speak about what some Somalis do when they try to get into the USA and also how thier sexuality can influence how they live thier life. Eddie from Nassau County wants to know when a book will come out about the corruption of former President Joe Biden.

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The future of horse-drawn carriages in NYC looks grim. The City Council just passed a bill banning them starting in 2028. Ilhan Omar’s future in the U.S. is uncertain. Vivek Ramaswamy’s new ad in Ohio is drawing strong reactions from both Democrats and Republicans.

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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. 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. Barack Obama is out stumping for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Today, New York City is voting on whether to permanently ban horse-drawn carriages. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Steelers-Saints game in France will still happen this Sunday, even with the riots there. 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. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. 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. 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, 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. Mark interviews Breitbart business news editor John Carney. 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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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. 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. Barack Obama is out stumping for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Today, New York City is voting on whether to permanently ban horse-drawn carriages. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Steelers-Saints game in France will still happen this Sunday, even with the riots there. Mark takes your calls!

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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. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. 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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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, 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. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Breitbart business news editor John Carney. 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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