The Mark Simone Show

Episodes

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  FULL SHOW: Leave the clocks alone; Cornell rape case update. 05.10.2026 1h 43m

  Mark dives into the rape case at Cornell University after Governor Hochul last week appointed NY AG Letitia James as the prosecutor, and AOC is speaking out about what she thinks is happening. This comes after a woman claims she was raped by multiple boys in 2024, but her account has changed a few times. President Trump got heated with US Senator Tom Cotton over a bill that would stop Daylight Saving Time.  Karoline Leavitt will join Fox News as a contributor after stepping down as the White House Press Secretary.  Governor Hochul is running campaign ads like crazy right now as we get closer to the midterm elections. Former First Deputy Mayor of New York City Randy Mastro has said that it's illegal to send notices to New Yorkers about paying the Pied-à-terre tax. Businessman and former United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Steve Wynn are suing to block the New York Pied-à-Terre Tax, citing taxation without representation and other grounds. The debate is next week between Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul. Justice Alito has announced his retirement, which will give President Trump another pick for the Supreme Court.  Mark interviews NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael discuss where Republicans and Democrats stand on plans to win the midterms. Governor Hochul has made her mark in the Cornell University rape case to try to perk up her campaign to win New York's governor's seat again, since Bruce Blakeman is closing in on her. The guys dive into Mamdani's recent video attacking antisemitism in New York and what his motive was for putting it out.  FBI Director Kash Patel has gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The flydubai terrorist who was the co-pilot has a major history of social media posts attacking people and things. There have been over 8000 rape incidents at colleges throughout the USA. The University of Utah is at the top of the list. Billionaire Ken Griffin is continuing to build a huge building in Manhattan for his company, Citadel.  Mark interviews Gossip Columnist Rob Shuter. Harry and Meghan Markle will eventually make their way back to the USA, and Rob explains how all this will work out. What do Harry and Meghan do all day? Lauren Sanchez is supposedly pushing the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, to run for President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 1: Letitia James steps in.  05.10.2026 34m

  Mark dives into the rape case at Cornell University after Governor Hochul last week appointed NY AG Letitia James as the prosecutor, and AOC is speaking out about what she thinks is happening. This comes after a woman claims she was raped by multiple boys in 2024, but her account has changed a few times. President Trump got heated with US Senator Tom Cotton over a bill that would stop Daylight Saving Time. Karoline Leavitt will join Fox News as a contributor after stepping down as the White House Press Secretary. Governor Hochul is running campaign ads like crazy right now as we get closer to the midterm elections.  Mark takes your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 2: Future of the Pied-à-terre tax in NY. 05.10.2026 34m

  Former First Deputy Mayor of New York City Randy Mastro has said that it's illegal to send notices to New Yorkers about paying the Pied-à-terre tax. Businessman and former United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Steve Wynn are suing to block the New York Pied-à-Terre Tax, citing taxation without representation and other grounds. The debate is next week between Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul. Justice Alito has announced his retirement, which will give President Trump another pick for the Supreme Court.  Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Mark and Michael discuss where Republicans and Democrats stand on plans to win the midterms. Governor Hochul has made her mark in the Cornell University rape case to try to perk up her campaign to win New York's governor's seat again, since Bruce Blakeman is closing in on her. The guys dive into Mamdani's recent video attacking antisemitism in New York and what his motive was for putting it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 3: Rape incidents at colleges. 05.10.2026 35m

  FBI Director Kash Patel has gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The flydubai terrorist who was the co-pilot has a major history of social media posts attacking people and things. There have been over 8000 rape incidents at colleges throughout the USA. The University of Utah is at the top of the list. Billionaire Ken Griffin is continuing to build a huge building in Manhattan for his company, Citadel.  Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Gossip Columnist Rob Shuter. Harry and Meghan Markle will eventually make their way back to the USA, and Rob explains how all this will work out. What do Harry and Meghan do all day? Lauren Sanchez is supposedly pushing the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, to run for President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark interviews Gossip Columnist Rob Shuter. 05.10.2026 11m

  Harry and Meghan Markle will eventually make their way back to the USA, and Rob explains how all this will work out. What do Harry and Meghan do all day? Lauren Sanchez is supposedly pushing the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, to run for President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark takes your calls! 05.10.2026 7m

  Suzanne in New Canaan, Connecticut, called in to speak about the safety issues and culture of colleges nowadays. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, calls Mark to speak about the frat houses at the colleges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark's 11am Monologue. 05.10.2026 14m

  FBI Director Kash Patel has gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The flydubai terrorist who was the co-pilot has a major history of social media posts attacking people and things. There have been over 8000 rape incidents at colleges throughout the USA. The University of Utah is at the top of the list. Billionaire Ken Griffin is continuing to build a huge building in Manhattan for his company, Citadel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark interviews NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin.  05.10.2026 10m

  Mark and Michael discuss where Republicans and Democrats stand on plans to win the midterms. Governor Hochul has made her mark in the Cornell University rape case to try to perk up her campaign to win New York's governor's seat again, since Bruce Blakeman is closing in on her. The guys dive into Mamdani's recent video attacking antisemitism in New York and what his motive was for putting it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark takes your calls! 05.10.2026 7m

  Richard in Bayshore, Long Island, heard that China's President Xi Jinping drinks and smokes a lot. Greg in Long Island called Mark to talk about the benefits of pumpkin picking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark's 10am Monologue. 05.10.2026 15m

  Former First Deputy Mayor of New York City Randy Mastro has said that it's illegal to send notices to New Yorkers about paying the Pied-à-terre tax. Businessman and former United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Steve Wynn are suing to block the New York Pied-à-Terre Tax, citing taxation without representation and other grounds. The debate is next week between Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul. Justice Alito has announced his retirement, which will give President Trump another pick for the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark takes your calls! 05.10.2026 9m

  Peter in Manhattan called in to talk about Republican Bruce Blakeman's actions he may take in New York if elected in November. Ralph in Manhattan called Mark to speak to him about the possible outcome of the Cornell University rape situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark's 9am Monologue. 05.10.2026 15m

  Mark dives into the rape case at Cornell University after Governor Hochul last week appointed NY AG Letitia James as the prosecutor, and AOC is speaking out about what she thinks is happening. All this comes after a woman claims she was raped by multiple boys in 2024, but her account has changed a few times. President Trump got heated with US Senator Tom Cotton over a bill that would stop Daylight Saving Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  FULL SHOW: Iran's on the clock; Cornell University controversy. 02.10.2026 1h 39m

  President Trump is sending a third aircraft to the Middle East carrying U.S. troops, which could be used to ramp up the war in Iran with a possible ground invasion after the midterms. This action may also be related to the recent arrest of an Israeli pilot for attempting to crash a plane in a ‘jihadi terrorist attack.’ Mark breaks down the condition of Christa Pike after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt using lethal drug injections. Christa was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder she committed. California Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting a comeback, possibly aiming for a major political seat. What’s next for Christa Pike after surviving lethal injections that were intended to end her life? Kathy Hochul has just concluded a press conference on the Cornell rape case involving a woman allegedly gang-raped on campus. Attorney General Letitia James will be the prosecutor in this case, according to Governor Hochul. President Trump will be campaigning with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. CNN polls state that Democrats are currently losing nationwide to the GOP. A judge has blocked Judge Jeanine Pirro from prosecuting an Olympian in President Trump's reflecting pool incident, in which the Olympian is accused of damaging the pool. The new company formed from the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger will be called Skydance. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Beatles have released new music! Mark and Roger also discuss the new Sylvester Stallone book. Howard Stern warns that ABC will have 'hell to pay' if there are future issues with keeping Jimmy Kimmel’s show on the air. The AI boom is on the upswing. Mayor Mamdani is at it again, criticizing Bibi Netanyahu on a recent podcast appearance. Mark interviews actor William DeMeo. William discusses the upcoming season of Gravesend and its success. Mark and William talk about the experience of shooting movies in different locations around the world, particularly in Brooklyn, NY. They also explore what makes films like The Godfather and Goodfellas so appealing, especially in their portrayal of beloved gangster characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark's Weekend Bonus Segment — NOT HEARD ON THE RADIO! 02.10.2026 13m

  Mark talks about McDonald's new AI drive-through system, 70% of students admitting to using AI doing their schoolwork, Tom Brady talking about his former marriage, Hugh Hefner alerted authorities years ago about Jeffrey Epstein, and details about President Xi and Trump's recent meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 1: US troops are headed to the Middle East. 02.10.2026 34m

  President Trump is sending a third aircraft to the Middle East carrying U.S. troops, which could be used to ramp up the war in Iran with a possible ground invasion after the midterms. This action may also be related to the recent arrest of an Israeli pilot for attempting to crash a plane in a ‘jihadi terrorist attack.’ Mark breaks down the condition of Christa Pike after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt using lethal drug injections. Christa was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder she committed. California Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting a comeback, possibly aiming for a major political seat. What’s next for Christa Pike after surviving lethal injections that were intended to end her life? Mark takes your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 2: Cornell rape case. 02.10.2026 30m

  Kathy Hochul has just concluded a press conference on the Cornell rape case involving a woman allegedly gang-raped on campus. Attorney General Letitia James will be the prosecutor in this case, according to Governor Hochul. President Trump will be campaigning with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. CNN polls state that Democrats are currently losing nationwide to the GOP. A judge has blocked Judge Jeanine Pirro from prosecuting an Olympian in President Trump's reflecting pool incident, in which the Olympian is accused of damaging the pool. The new company formed from the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger will be called Skydance. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Beatles have released new music! Mark and Roger also discuss the new Sylvester Stallone book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hour 3: Howard Stern likes Jimmy Kimmel. 02.10.2026 34m

  Howard Stern warns that ABC will have 'hell to pay' if there are future issues with keeping Jimmy Kimmel’s show on the air. The AI boom is on the upswing. Mayor Mamdani is at it again, criticizing Bibi Netanyahu on a recent podcast appearance. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews actor William DeMeo. William discusses the upcoming season of Gravesend and its success. Mark and William talk about the experience of shooting movies in different locations around the world, particularly in Brooklyn, NY. They also explore what makes films like The Godfather and Goodfellas so appealing, especially in their portrayal of beloved gangster characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark interviews actor William DeMeo.  02.10.2026 10m

  William discusses the upcoming season of Gravesend and its success. Mark and William talk about the experience of shooting movies in different locations around the world, particularly in Brooklyn, NY. They also explore what makes films like The Godfather and Goodfellas so appealing, especially in their portrayal of beloved gangster characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark takes your calls! 02.10.2026 7m

  Sandy in Rhode Island called in to talk to Mark about a quote she read in the Reader's Digest. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, called in to sound off on President Trump speaking highly of Mayor Mamdani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mark's 11am Monologue. 02.10.2026 14m

  Howard Stern warns that ABC will have 'hell to pay' if there are future issues with keeping Jimmy Kimmel’s show on the air. The AI boom is on the upswing. Mayor Mamdani is at it again, criticizing Bibi Netanyahu on a recent podcast appearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.