The Mark Simone Show

Sarah in Manhattan called Mark and suggested that an ad featuring Obama rewarding Border Czar Tom Homan with an award should be made to help Republicans win the Midterms. Dave in Log Swamp, NJ, called to check in with Mark and talk about his wildlife, and mentioned some of the animals he has eaten before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark recaps last night's State of the Union address. The Democrats refused to stand for most of the night, including for a military hero who rescued many people in the air. Iran was not mentioned during the speech, possibly due to the potential for war. Democrats fell for many of the President's traps to use the Democrats' reactions for campaign ads for his party. Bill Gates was allegedly lying about not being involved in a significant way in the Epstein files.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some New Yorkers are praising Mayor Mamdani for his efforts in cleaning up the streets following the Blizzard of 2026, but there are still areas of the city expressing dissatisfaction. Tonight is the State of the Union address, and Democrats argue this is a pivotal moment for President Trump, given his low approval ratings. There is speculation about whether Democrats will stage a walkout during the speech. Mark interviews Business News Editor at Breitbart, John Carney. John discusses how the Trump administration always intended to keep tariffs in place, even after the Supreme Court overturned them, and outlines what to expect next. Democrats say they oppose tariffs, but they support corporate taxes - Carney notes the similarity between the two. He also references his article listing products that are now priced lower than before. Yesterday, Mexico extradited 100 cartel leaders to the United States, where they will stand trial. Meanwhile, NYPD officers were struck by snowballs while responding to incidents in Washington Square Park. Authorities promise consequences for those who injured the officers. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. Bill predicts Democrats will not walk out of the State of the Union Address, believing it would hurt their party’s reputation heading into the midterms. He argues it’s all about money for the Democrats, and key absences tonight could cost them financially behind the scenes. Bill and Mark also debate whether Gavin Newsom’s recent comments were racist against Black Americans: Mark thinks Sunday’s incident will hurt Newsom, while Bill disagrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill predicts Democrats will not walk out of the State of the Union Address, believing it would hurt their party’s reputation heading into the midterms. He argues it’s all about money for the Democrats, and key absences tonight could cost them financially behind the scenes. Bill and Mark also debate whether Gavin Newsom’s recent comments were racist against Black Americans: Mark thinks Sunday’s incident will hurt Newsom, while Bill disagrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some New Yorkers are praising Mayor Mamdani for his efforts in cleaning up the streets following the Blizzard of 2026, but there are still areas of the city expressing dissatisfaction. Tonight is the State of the Union address, and Democrats argue this is a pivotal moment for President Trump, given his low approval ratings. There is speculation about whether Democrats will stage a walkout during the speech. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Business News Editor at Breitbart, John Carney. John discusses how the Trump administration always intended to keep tariffs in place, even after the Supreme Court overturned them, and outlines what to expect next. Democrats say they oppose tariffs, but they support corporate taxes - Carney notes the similarity between the two. He also references his article listing products that are now priced lower than before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Mexico extradited 100 cartel leaders to the United States, where they will stand trial. Meanwhile, NYPD officers were struck by snowballs while responding to incidents in Washington Square Park. Authorities promise consequences for those who injured the officers. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. Bill predicts Democrats will not walk out of the State of the Union Address, believing it would hurt their party’s reputation heading into the midterms. He argues it’s all about money for the Democrats, and key absences tonight could cost them financially behind the scenes. Bill and Mark also debate whether Gavin Newsom’s recent comments were racist against Black Americans: Mark thinks Sunday’s incident will hurt Newsom, while Bill disagrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norma from Connecticut called Mark to share a joke about the TV show "The Honeymooners," specifically referencing the character Ralph Kramden. Jane from New Jersey commented to Mark that, during his meeting on Sunday, Gavin Newsom appeared to be imitating the characteristics of Barack Obama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Mexico extradited 100 cartel leaders to the United States, where they will stand trial. Meanwhile, NYPD officers were struck by snowballs while responding to incidents in Washington Square Park. Authorities promise consequences for those who injured the officers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses how the Trump administration always intended to keep tariffs in place, even after the Supreme Court overturned them, and outlines what to expect next. Democrats say they oppose tariffs, but they support corporate taxes - Carney notes the similarity between the two. He also references his article listing products that are now priced lower than before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave called Mark to inquire about the current timeline and likelihood of Iran attaining nuclear capabilities, specifically in relation to potential threats to the United States and the international community. Lorianne reached out to Mark to ask about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, with a focus on how it might impact TSA operations and whether travelers should expect any disruptions or issues in the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.