The Mark Simone Show

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigned has come to light: he was allegedly under investigation for leaking classified information. Many Californians are expressing outrage at Vanity Fair over the way the magazine handled its hosting of the Oscars after-party. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. How will Markwayne Mullin do in his new position as the DHS secretary? Mark and Howie discuss how Democrats often apply a double standard, particularly when it comes to targeting President Trump. They also weigh in on what Iran could look like three months from now and share their perspectives on where things are headed. Senator Markwayne Mullin and Senator Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed local laws so that it is no longer a criminal offense if someone on an e-bike strikes a pedestrian, reversing a prior law that had been in place. A newly released study shows that approximately 54% of adults are drinking alcohol, a notable decline compared to previous years. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Mark and Jimmy highlight that Zohran Mamdani’s wife has been liking several posts that are critical of Israel and widely considered anti-Semitic. They also break down what the latest drop in Oscar ratings means for Hollywood’s cultural relevance. MSNBC’s primetime lineup is set for a major shakeup, and it remains to be seen whether that will help or hurt the network. Jill Biden has a new book on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigned has come to light: he was allegedly under investigation for leaking classified information. Many Californians are expressing outrage at Vanity Fair over the way the magazine handled its hosting of the Oscars after-party. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. How will Markwayne Mullin do in his new position as the DHS secretary? Mark and Howie discuss how Democrats often apply a double standard, particularly when it comes to targeting President Trump. They also weigh in on what Iran could look like three months from now and share their perspectives on where things are headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Markwayne Mullin and Senator Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed local laws so that it is no longer a criminal offense if someone on an e-bike strikes a pedestrian, reversing a prior law that had been in place. A newly released study shows that approximately 54% of adults are drinking alcohol, a notable decline compared to previous years. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Mark and Jimmy highlight that Zohran Mamdani’s wife has been liking several posts that are critical of Israel and widely considered anti-Semitic. They also break down what the latest drop in Oscar ratings means for Hollywood’s cultural relevance. MSNBC’s primetime lineup is set for a major shakeup, and it remains to be seen whether that will help or hurt the network. Jill Biden has a new book on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Jimmy highlight that Zohran Mamdani’s wife has been liking several posts that are critical of Israel and widely considered anti-Semitic. They also break down what the latest drop in Oscar ratings means for Hollywood’s cultural relevance. MSNBC’s primetime lineup is set for a major shakeup, and it remains to be seen whether that will help or hurt the network. Jill Biden has a new book on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dante in New Jersey thinks oil producers are ripping us off left and right, and we don't see it. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, thinks Mamdani is opening a big can of worms with his new plans on the inheritance tax he wants to implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul clashed in a heated exchange during yesterday’s Senate hearing, with tensions boiling over after a personal moment between the two was brought up. The Iranian leadership was thinking about assassinating President Trump, and evidence suggests someone at the top levels of the regime had to sign off on it. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has changed local laws so that it is no longer a criminal offense if someone on an e-bike strikes a pedestrian, reversing a prior law that had been in place. A newly released study shows that approximately 54% of adults are drinking alcohol, a notable decline compared to previous years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Markwayne Mullin do in his new position as the DHS secretary? Mark and Howie discuss how Democrats often apply a double standard, particularly when it comes to targeting President Trump. They also weigh in on what Iran could look like three months from now and share their perspectives on where things are headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave in Chicago shares a prime example of Trump Derangement Syndrome, pointing to the current state of gas prices as evidence of how far some will go to blame the President. Bill in Lafayette, NJ, reflects on Ann Coulter’s appearance on Bill Maher’s show, noting that she was right all along about Trump becoming President. Bill also weighs in on Luigi Mangione, whom he expects to spend many years behind bars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel took out a major gas field yesterday, which is sending oil prices surging. Behind the scenes, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a significant disagreement and falling out. The U.S. played a pivotal role in supporting Israel by helping dismantle the country that has long been a source of terrorism and ongoing threats from Iran. The real reason former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigned has come to light: he was allegedly under investigation for leaking classified information. Many Californians are expressing outrage at Vanity Fair over the way the magazine handled its hosting of the Oscars after-party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, reporters covering the Nancy Guthrie case have begun leaving Arizona, where she resided, and a petition has been launched to remove the sheriff who handled her case. Mark interviews Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Liz makes the case for why the Fed should seriously consider lowering interest rates, noting that current inflation numbers may not support maintaining the current rates. She also points out that very few voices on the right are pushing back on the SAVE Act, and argues that the best political strategy for Republicans is to advance legislation that roughly 80 percent of the country already supports, putting Democrats on the defensive. The SAVE Act has become a major flashpoint, driving Democrats to fury over its requirement that voters present certain forms of ID. In the New York City mayoral race, had Andrew Cuomo not entered the contest, Eric Adams would likely have secured the Democratic primary, but Zohran Mamdani ultimately claimed that spot instead. New York City is also moving forward with installing additional speed cameras, following the model of San Francisco, which has generated approximately $17 million annually from its own camera program. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. A lineup change is underway at MSNBC. Some Democrats are framing the SAVE Act as voter suppression, particularly targeting immigrants, with certain members of the party suggesting that some racial groups lack access to proper identification. Ann and Mark also turn to what the airlines should do amid the ongoing DHS situation and the continued dysfunction in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, reporters covering the Nancy Guthrie case have begun leaving Arizona, where she resided, and a petition has been launched to remove the sheriff who handled her case. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Liz makes the case for why the Fed should seriously consider lowering interest rates, noting that current inflation numbers may not support maintaining the current rates. She also points out that very few voices on the right are pushing back on the SAVE Act, and argues that the best political strategy for Republicans is to advance legislation that roughly 80 percent of the country already supports, putting Democrats on the defensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SAVE Act has become a major flashpoint, driving Democrats to fury over its requirement that voters present certain forms of ID. In the New York City mayoral race, had Andrew Cuomo not entered the contest, Eric Adams would likely have secured the Democratic primary, but Zohran Mamdani ultimately claimed that spot instead. New York City is also moving forward with installing additional speed cameras, following the model of San Francisco, which has generated approximately $17 million annually from its own camera program. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. A lineup change is underway at MSNBC. Some Democrats are framing the SAVE Act as voter suppression, particularly targeting immigrants, with certain members of the party suggesting that some racial groups lack access to proper identification. Ann and Mark also turn to what the airlines should do amid the ongoing DHS situation and the continued dysfunction in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lineup change is underway at MSNBC. Some Democrats are framing the SAVE Act as voter suppression, particularly targeting immigrants, with certain members of the party suggesting that some racial groups lack access to proper identification. Ann and Mark also turn to what the airlines should do amid the ongoing DHS situation and the continued dysfunction in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe in Columbus, NJ, posed a question for Mayor Mamdani about how New York City became the wealthiest city in the world, and wants to see if Mark can ask the mayor for him. Jim from Connecticut called in to ask Mark whether anyone has connected the dots on the future impact of AI replacing office staff and other human-based positions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SAVE Act has become a major flashpoint, driving Democrats to fury over its requirement that voters present certain forms of ID. In the New York City mayoral race, had Andrew Cuomo not entered the contest, Eric Adams would likely have secured the Democratic primary, but Zohran Mamdani ultimately claimed that spot instead. New York City is also moving forward with installing additional speed cameras, following the model of San Francisco, which has generated approximately $17 million annually from its own camera program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz makes the case for why the Fed should seriously consider lowering interest rates, noting that current inflation numbers may not support maintaining the current rates. She also points out that very few voices on the right are pushing back on the SAVE Act, and argues that the best political strategy for Republicans is to advance legislation that roughly 80 percent of the country already supports, putting Democrats on the defensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bob from Long Island, NY, called in to discuss how some airports are preparing to close due to funding shortfalls and the resulting staffing callouts. Fadji called in to ask Mark why Congress has been unable to pass term limits for senators and representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military officer and former Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani, was killed in the war against Iran yesterday. Former Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned from his position in response to President Trump’s actions against Iran, where he is allegedly upset that Israel has emerged as the primary beneficiary of the conflict. Meanwhile, reporters covering the Nancy Guthrie case have begun leaving Arizona, where she resided, and a petition has been launched to remove the sheriff who handled her case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel continued its strikes on top Iranian leaders overnight as the war against Iran presses on. With Iran’s leadership severely depleted, the Trump Administration suggests the conflict may have approximately two more weeks to run. Is Cuba next in line for a regime change? The island nation is currently experiencing widespread blackouts, with rioters taking to the streets in large numbers. Also on the domestic front: Should ICE agents wear masks while on duty? Border Czar Tom Homan is pushing to create a database to identify and dox the most destructive protesters, particularly as demonstrations have turned increasingly dangerous in certain areas. Mark interviews legendary DJ Scott Shannon. Scott shares his take on this year’s Oscars and reflects with Mark on the life and legacy of beloved broadcaster Ernie Anastos, who passed away last week. They also touch on a relatable challenge for morning show hosts: what do you lead with when not everyone has caught the same thing on TV? And in entertainment news, Judge Judy has announced her retirement, with her son set to take over the show. This year’s Oscars were notably less political than in recent years, and the ratings reflect a renewed audience interest, pulling in 15 million viewers. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel’s contract is reportedly up in six months, raising questions about his future on late-night TV duties. MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle expressed outrage over the number of people found to have had Jeffrey Epstein’s phone number. On Capitol Hill, Democrats in Congress are polling at their lowest approval ratings on record. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill is in Washington, D.C., for today’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. O’Reilly notes that without access to the same intelligence reports as President Trump, assessing the timeline of the Iran conflict remains difficult. He also weighs in on the geopolitical implications of a potential Cuba takeover, suggesting it could cost Trump a shot at the Nobel Peace Prize. He also hints at a possible high-profile interview related to Iran that could be in the works. Finally, he predicts that if the Cuban regime falls, there is a strong likelihood that many Cuban exiles, particularly those settled in Florida, will return to the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel continued its strikes on top Iranian leaders overnight as the war against Iran presses on. With Iran’s leadership severely depleted, the Trump Administration suggests the conflict may have approximately two more weeks to run. Is Cuba next in line for a regime change? The island nation is currently experiencing widespread blackouts, with rioters taking to the streets in large numbers. Also on the domestic front: Should ICE agents wear masks while on duty? Border Czar Tom Homan is pushing to create a database to identify and dox the most destructive protesters, particularly as demonstrations have turned increasingly dangerous in certain areas. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews legendary DJ Scott Shannon. Scott shares his take on this year’s Oscars and reflects with Mark on the life and legacy of beloved broadcaster Ernie Anastos, who passed away last week. They also touch on a relatable challenge for morning show hosts: what do you lead with when not everyone has caught the same thing on TV? And in entertainment news, Judge Judy has announced her retirement, with her son set to take over the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.