Conservatives are freaking out over the new Barbie movie. The say it's too woke and too feminist. One even set three Barbies on fire! Why so angry? We'll talk about it. Mark is in D.C. but before he left, he spoke with progressive radio host Thom Hartmann. The interview airs today! Courtney is off, but we'll dig into some criminal cases and take a look at how the other half lives with a That's Rich. 7/24/23

The trans bashing continues with GOP presidential candidate Ron Desantis at it again - this time pointing Florida state investors toward Bud Light's parent company for allegedly not upholding it's deal with shareholders. Some US Marine's, likely about 2,400, are headed to the Middle East because of two attempted shipping tanker seizures involving Iran in the Gulf of Oman. Also on the way: F-35 and F-16 fighter jets and a guided missile destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner. If you couldn't get Taylor Swift tickets but were planning to Taylor-Gate at Levi's Stadium in SJ ahead of the concert - think again! There will be no parking lot party for ticketless fans! It's Friday on The Mark Thompson Show and that means Friday Fabulous Florida. with Former Producer John Daly! Veteran journalists Jim Avila and Michael Shure roll by to talk politics and the Culture Blaster Michael Snyder is ready to dish on movies as we begin this Barbenheimer weekend! 7/21/23

Word is another Trump indictment is right around the corner.
Yesterday, we told you about actor Erik Passoja. His face was scanned for a video game and was used in surprising ways. Today, he joins to tell us more. Alexander Bolton with The Hill drops in to talk about the state of the GOP and the seizing of power by the right wing of that party. Former Federal Prosecutor David Katz weighs in on Trump’s legal trouble and Belinda Weymouth is back to save the planet

Michigan's Attorney General charges alleged fake electors in the 2020 election. CNN says Rudy Giuliani was running the fake elector scam. We'll talk politics and SF Mayoral race with John Rothmann and KTLA's Sam Rubin drops by to update the H'wood labor strikes and looks at the future.

Donald Trump, who’s made a habit of spoiling prosecutors’ big announcements, says on Truth Social that he received a “target letter” from Special Counsel Jack Smith informing him that he is the focus of the January 6 grand jury investigation. Trump says he expects he’ll soon be indicted for a third time.
At the same time, Trump makes nice with critical media figures to further set up his presidential run...Raunchy comments about "Bleeding from the Wherever" be damned - Megyn Kelly says it's all water under the bridge with Trump. Humanity may be wrecking Chicago as climate change changes the land underneath buildings. Speed cameras could be nabbing scofflaws across the state. David Cay Johnston talks Trump charges and more

It’s the end of an era in the East Bay with the closure of Golden Gate Fields race track coming this fall. We’ll talk politics and get a little creepy with Courtney for Mark’s MMM. THAT'S RICH LAW AND DISORDER Guest Travel Show Host, Pamela Holt

Friday on the Mark Thompson Show brings Friday Fabulous Florida with former producer John Daly. Former ABC White House Correspondent Jim Avila joins to talk politics as the Election Probe now includes testimony from Jared Kushner and Hope Hicks. Michael Snyder brings us to the movies. Mission Impossible - we think he can succeed! 7/14/23

Former Federal Prosecutor, David Katz joins to weigh in on how Venmo payments to an aide for Justice Clarence Thomas influence the continuing degrading of the image of The Supreme Court.
Are GOP presidential candidates raising money in Ponzi Scheme form and why? A South Bay Family gets blackmailed over their lost dog.

California is spending billions on the homeless crisis...17.5 Billion in 4 years... Why is it getting worse? How much more will it costs and where is all the money going? Scientists are designating a geological site a new epoch. They're calling it the Anthropocene because it shows how humans have changed the planet. John Rothmann talks politics - It's all right here on The Mark Thompson Show! 7/12/23

Congress is making a moment of what typically is a confirmation process with decidedly little drama and politics. One Senator has produced the stoppage of the confirmation.
Also...
Ukraine and cluster bombs...What munitions are acceptable to be supplied to Ukraine and are cluster bombs over the line of acceptability? Puliter winner, David Cay Johnston
Plus, Jim Avila on the Hunter Biden coverage and the latest story that won't stop.