Mark Simone

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Hour 1: Elizabeth Warren's Speech. Jan 13, 2026

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Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation.

Hour 2: NYC's affordability update. Jan 13, 2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into Gracie Mansion and announced that, once he and his wife are settled, New Yorkers will be welcome to visit the historic residence. In addition to settling into his new home, Mayor Mamdani demonstrated his commitment to the city’s essential workers by joining nurses on strike at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. The nurses are demanding fair wages and improved working conditions, and the Mayor’s presence at the strike highlights his support for their cause. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews columnist Liz Peek. Liz said Democrats are deeply angered by President Trump’s confrontational approach toward other countries, an approach he frames as seizing strategic opportunities. Peek argued that the key question is whether this strategy is effective or whether Democrats are overreacting to his tactics. She also discussed the uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. military action, particularly regarding Iran, noting that the consequences of such action remain unclear. On immigration, she voiced support for ICE’s efforts to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, emphasizing that similar enforcement strategies were used by previous presidents, suggesting continuity across administrations.

Mark interviews columnist Liz Peek. Jan 13, 2026

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Liz said Democrats are deeply angered by President Trump’s confrontational approach toward other countries, an approach he frames as seizing strategic opportunities. Peek argued that the key question is whether this strategy is effective or whether Democrats are overreacting to his tactics. She also discussed the uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. military action, particularly regarding Iran, noting that the consequences of such action remain unclear. On immigration, she voiced support for ICE’s efforts to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, emphasizing that similar enforcement strategies were used by previous presidents, suggesting continuity across administrations.

Mark takes your calls! Jan 13, 2026

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John from Long Island, NY, called Mark to express his frustration about the amount of money being wasted on congressional senate hearings and other government expenses. Tim from Congers, NY, revealed that he doesn't have a cell phone, which shocked Mark.

Mark's 11am Monologue. Jan 13, 2026

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Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Jan 13, 2026

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He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation.

Mark takes your calls! Jan 13, 2026

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Chris from Manhattan called Mark to ask what he enjoys doing when he’s not on air at the radio station. John from Norwalk, Connecticut, believes Governor Tim Walz should hold a vote in Minnesota regarding issues related to ICE, crime, and more. John mentioned a word that visibly shook Mark.

Mark's 10am Monologue. Jan 13, 2026

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FULL SHOW: New McDonald's menu items; Update on the Warner Bro's bidding war. Jan 12, 2026

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The Democrats are accused of overplaying their response to the Rene Good murder in Minnesota, which has sparked national outrage and could potentially harm their electoral prospects if they use the event to target ICE. Mark provides a recap of last night’s Golden Globe Awards. Political strategist Ed Rollins joins Mark for an interview. Ed argues that President Trump and the GOP need a clear issue to rally behind for the midterms. He notes that the administration is juggling many priorities, making it difficult to establish a central focus for Republican campaigns. Zohran Mamdani is about to propose significant spending on new public restrooms in NYC. Mark questions whether Mamdani will deliver real change or is just making promises. Did Nick Reiner’s son’s mental health medications contribute to the murder of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and his wife? Mark interviews Fox Business Analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie suggests that protests about Rene Good’s murder could increase frustration among Democrats and left-leaning individuals with the state of the country. He also discusses how the media’s handling of the story and related issues could impact the GOP. Additionally, Gasparino provides an update on the Warner Bros. business deal, including news involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and more.

Hour 1: GOP's Strategy. Jan 12, 2026

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