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There is wide reporting about the 7 members of the U.S. military who have died in Trump’s war against Iran. It turns out many others have been hurt. We are now learning that about 140 United States troops have been injured in the 10 days since the start of this conflict. Of those, 8 are hospitalized with severe injuries and 108 have returned to duty. How much of a toll will American’s accept as Trump’s war continues?
Mo Kelly will be in to discuss it all. 
Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann will also drop by to weigh in.
The Mark Thompson Show 
3/11/26
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With uncertainty, even in the Trump administration, about when this war with Iran will end, the global economy is already stressed. Before Trump’s Iran war, energy prices were already rising. Now, the cost of gas is wildly increasing and markets are reacting to investors’ concerns of inflation around the world along with the possibility of out of control prices. Will pressure from the markets push Trump to make his so called “excursion” in Iran short-lived? 
We’ll dig in to it with Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston. 
The Mark Thompson Show 
3/10/26
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As conflicts expand and U.S. troop demands grow, a question many Americans thought was settled decades ago is suddenly back in the conversation: could the military draft return? While the U.S. currently relies on an all-volunteer force, rising global tensions, recruitment shortfalls, and the widening war have revived debate in Washington about manpower and the Selective Service system.
Also, water crisis in Middle East, oil flow disruption and Trump at the dignified transfer ceremony for fallen troops
iHeart political analyst Gary Dietrich will stop by to discuss the latest developments. 
Author, investigative journalist and scholar Sarah Kendzior takes a look at Trump’s precarious political position as he issues more threats against Iran and sets his sights on Cuba. 
Skye Perryman, President & CEO of Democracy Forward will join us to talk aout standing up for what is right. 
The Mark Thompson Show 
3/9/26
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Accusations of sexual assault made by a teenage girl against President Trump are included in newly released FBI memos. The girl was interviewed by FBI agents at least 4 times. Will the latest revelations from the Epstein Files finally bring about accountability? Will Trump be brought to testify before Congress regarding the disturbing allegations? We will discuss... This Week in Politics brings journalist Michael Shure to the show. Get set for analysis on the recent surprising election results in Texas, the firing of now former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the international implications of America's attack on Iran. We slide into the weekend with a stop by the wild world of Florida and a look at the latest movies and streaming options with The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder.

In a 53-47 vote, Senate Republicans voted down an attempt to require Donald Trump to get permission from Congress’s before continuing the war with Iran. It's full steam ahead. Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary. Will her replacement, Markwayne Mullin, be any better? We welcome Tony Box to the show. He's a former FBI Special agent, a former Assistant US Attorney at DOJ, and a former US Army JAG officer. Former Federal Prosecutor David Katz will stop by to talk about the biggest pending legal cases.

According to some US military commanders, God is totally on board with America attacking Iran. Complaints from troops are rolling into the Military Religious Freedom Foundation about some orders being served with a side of religion. Troops in three dozen military units spread across some 30 different military installations say they’ve been told this is all part of God’s plan. The MRFF also says they had reports that troops were “promised a 200-mile-long river that is four-and-a-half feet deep filled with nothing but the blood that their weaponized version of Jesus will spill at the Battle of Armageddon.” We’ll explore the role of religion in Trump’s military. 
Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann will join us. He brings an expertise on the history of the Middle East to his examination of Operation Epic Fury.
The Mark Thompson Show 
3/4/26
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The Rundown-
0:00 Welcome
11:16 Jesus and Trump
26:27 John Rothmann
57:01 Iran Evacuation
1:00:22 MAGA Revolt
1:24:27 Texas
1:39:19 Kristi Noem Grilled By Democrats

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Pete Hegseth is defending America’s expanding military confrontation with Iran — but offering few specifics about how it will end. In his first extended public remarks since the bombing began, the Pentagon chief projected resolve while sidestepping direct questions about timelines, troop levels, and what “victory” actually looks like. Is this a limited operation with defined objectives, or the start of something far more open-ended? We break down why the absence of a clear exit strategy is fueling growing concern at home and abroad.
Ou favorite “Britisher”- journalist Anthony Davis - brings a global perspective to America’s new war. 
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston joins the show to offer fresh details about a meeting and a deal made right before missiles started flying. 
The Mark Thompson Show 
3/3/26
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After Tehran launched a barrage of missiles and drones across the Gulf in response to U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, the war has spread far beyond the original front. In an unprecedented escalation, an Iranian missile strike hit Dubai’s iconic luxury hotel, setting it on fire, injuring civilians and shattering the image of the city as a secure oasis.
The Saudis are now saying they will be joining the war effort in self-defense (although it’s now clear the Saudis were urging Trump to attack Iran from the beginning).
Hezbollah appears to be entering the conflict against Israel and Israel is engaging them in Southern Lebanon.
Add to that, a growing rift inside MAGA is beginning to surface as questions mount over the strategy — and motive — behind Trump’s escalating war posture. Some GOP voices are now signaling unease, suggesting there may be more driving this push than national security alone. Is this about strength on the world stage, political distraction at home, or something else entirely? We break down what’s really behind Trump’s military adventurism and political gamble and where it leaves the U.S. and world at large.
To assist in that examination, we call on iHeart TV and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich. 
From Iran to Epstein, the discussion continues with author, investigative journalist and scholar, Sarah Kendzior. 
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Paramount’s blockbuster hostile acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t just a Hollywood deal — it’s a seismic shift in who holds influence over some of the most powerful media brands in the world, including CNN and CBS. With existing online platforms like Meta, TikTok and X already widely seen as operating in ways that benefit or align with Trump-world allies, this latest consolidation raises urgent questions about the concentration of narrative power in American politics. Calling for election integrity, the Department of Justice is suing another five states for access to their voter rolls. With the addition of New Jersey, Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky and West Virginia, there are now more than two dozen states where the Trump administration wants detailed information about voters. From control of the media to federal involvement in state elections, we will examine the impact. The show is packed full of politics and wonderful guests today. “This Week in Politics” brings Michael Shure and Mo Kelly to the show. Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr. Heather Ann Thompson will stop by to share details of her new book “Fear and Fury: The Reagan 80s, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage.” We look to the skies with Astronomy Professor Andrew Fraknoi. Then turn toward the stars of Hollywood with The Culture Blaster Michael Snyder. Throw in Friday Fabulous Florida and it’s a show!

Ten FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents investigation into Donald Trump are now fired. It’s a move that’s raising serious questions about what’s happening inside the bureau. We break down what’s confirmed, what’s disputed, and why this development could have major implications for the FBI’s independence going forward. Former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz will offer his analysis.