The Mark Simone Show

Dave from Chicago called Mark to inquire whether the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been replenished, given the significant drawdowns associated with ongoing oil price volatility. Vincent from Brooklyn, NY, called Mark to discuss the continued use of cash by some consumers today. He also commented on what he described as a great move by the Trump administration in securing funding for the TSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and Steve Witkoff are expressing strong confidence that Iran will accept a deal to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Senate has reached a DHS funding deal after Trump agreed to fund the TSA. ICE is not included in this package, which could raise concerns moving forward. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived late to yesterday’s hearing on TSA funding, drawing frustration from many Republicans. Trump’s estate, Mar-a-Lago, has seen a significant increase in equity, and Mark breaks down the most valuable components of the property. Trump’s name is also likely to appear on U.S. paper currency in the future, and additional locations throughout Florida are considering renaming airports and streets in the President’s honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could there be one more major U.S. strike against Iran before de-escalation takes hold? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his background as a plumber, but is that criticism fair for someone now serving in a top government role? Are Democrats positioning themselves to flip Florida, following a major Democratic win in a prominent red city? Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve and Mark break down where gas prices could be headed depending on how the conflict with Iran unfolds and what that means for the broader economy in the months ahead. They also delve into Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-wealthy plan, which, it turns out, would also affect the middle class. Steve also weighs in on TSA funding and how airports are holding up. AG Letitia James is facing new charges, this time for alleged insurance fraud. Nicolas Maduro is appearing in court today and is apparently going to claim he has no money to fund his own legal defense. A deeply troubling story out of Chicago: a young girl was shot and killed after midnight by an illegal migrant from Venezuela, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement failures. The response has been divided; some schools are defending the suspect, while others are not. Meanwhile, The Washington Post continues its steep decline, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping in to try to fix the chaos. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares a memorable visit to Patsy’s, Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant in New York City, and the experience did not disappoint. The guys also turn to Jimmy Kimmel’s recent jabs at Markwayne Mullin over his plumbing background, and why that kind of mockery says more about Kimmel’s limitations as a late-night comedian than it does about Mullin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could there be one more major U.S. strike against Iran before de-escalation takes hold? Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his background as a plumber, but is that criticism fair for someone now serving in a top government role? Are Democrats positioning themselves to flip Florida, following a major Democratic win in a prominent red city? Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve and Mark break down where gas prices could be headed depending on how the conflict with Iran unfolds and what that means for the broader economy in the months ahead. They also delve into Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-wealthy plan, which, it turns out, would also affect the middle class. Steve also weighs in on TSA funding and how airports are holding up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AG Letitia James is facing new charges, this time for alleged insurance fraud. Nicolas Maduro is appearing in court today and is apparently going to claim he has no money to fund his own legal defense. A deeply troubling story out of Chicago: a young girl was shot and killed after midnight by an illegal migrant from Venezuela, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement failures. The response has been divided; some schools are defending the suspect, while others are not. Meanwhile, The Washington Post continues its steep decline, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping in to try to fix the chaos. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy shares a memorable visit to Patsy’s, Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant in New York City, and the experience did not disappoint. The guys also turn to Jimmy Kimmel’s recent jabs at Markwayne Mullin over his plumbing background, and why that kind of mockery says more about Kimmel’s limitations as a late-night comedian than it does about Mullin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy shares a memorable visit to Patsy’s, Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurant in New York City, and the experience did not disappoint. The guys also turn to Jimmy Kimmel’s recent jabs at Markwayne Mullin over his plumbing background, and why that kind of mockery says more about Kimmel’s limitations as a late-night comedian than it does about Mullin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike in Massachusetts called Mark to ask whether Kristi Noem had behind-the-scenes support in place before paying for the commercials that prominently featured herself. Bernie in New Jersey called Mark to discuss a newspaper line referring to an Arizona incident involving an illegal immigrant, saying the wording used in the article was questionable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AG Letitia James is facing new charges, this time for alleged insurance fraud. Nicolas Maduro is appearing in court today and is apparently going to claim he has no money to fund his own legal defense. A deeply troubling story out of Chicago: a young girl was shot and killed after midnight by an illegal migrant from Venezuela, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement failures. The response has been divided; some schools are defending the suspect, while others are not. Meanwhile, The Washington Post continues its steep decline, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping in to try to fix the chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Mark break down where gas prices could be headed depending on how the conflict with Iran unfolds and what that means for the broader economy in the months ahead. They also delve into Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-wealthy plan, which, it turns out, would also affect the middle class. Steve also weighs in on TSA funding and how airports are holding up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay in Hudson County called in to ask Mark why John Catsimatidis met in person recently with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mara in Nevada called in to ask how it’s possible that there can’t be a freeze on mortgages and rents in the United States, while TSA workers are set to receive significant backpay under the Transportation Security Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.