Mark Simone

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Ken interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Jul 03, 2026

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The burning question: Did Taylor Swift already tie the knot, or is the wedding happening tonight? Either way, she and Travis are making headlines with their massive donations. Roger also gave us a fun update on Mel Brooks, how he’s doing, and what movies he’s been working on lately.

Mark's 10am Monologue. Jul 03, 2026

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone and kicks things off by talking about Zohran Mamdani’s tip to keep your AC at 78 degrees. Apparently, that’s the magic number during this wild tri-state heat wave. Ken also got into the idea of using AI-powered plants to help out the energy grid, breaking down the pros and cons in plain English. And with so many nuclear and energy plants shutting down, he pointed out it’s no surprise our energy bills keep climbing.

FULL SHOW: The Heat Wave has begun; Empire State Building proposal. Jul 02, 2026

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. New York faces record heat, with temperatures exceeding Florida’s top 99 degrees. Ken shares cooling tips: stay inside, hydrate, and avoid outdoor activity. He also talks about the couple who got engaged atop the Empire State Building, noting that the building’s antennas can emit strong radio signals, but brief visits may not pose a risk. Ken updates listeners on New Jersey’s budget following NYC’s talks and reports that Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at home. Ken interviews former college volleyball player Brooke Slusser. Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

Hour 1: Love from 1500ft above. Jul 02, 2026

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Hour 2: How cool can we get? Jul 02, 2026

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken explains that most ACs only cool about 20–25 degrees below outside temperatures, so homes may still feel warm in this heat. He notes gas prices are dropping, which could lower inflation by Labor Day. Ken defines LGBTQ and explains puberty blockers don’t change someone’s basic body structure. He also dives into confusion from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

Ken interviews brand and digital strategist Fisher. Jul 02, 2026

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Ken and Fisher talk about Meta selling AI computing power to other companies and whether the AI boom is still going.

Ken takes your calls! Jul 02, 2026

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Vincent from Brooklyn called in to share his grandmother’s story of immigrating to America and to weigh in on the Supreme Court’s recent Birthright Citizenship decision. Joe from Elmwood Park, NJ, called Ken to voice his frustration about oil companies and what he sees as price gouging at the pump.

Mark's 11am Monologue. Jul 02, 2026

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Ken interviews former college volleyball player Brooke Slusser. Jul 02, 2026

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Ken and Brooke talk about the Supreme Court’s decision letting states set their own rules on transgender athletes in women’s sports. They also discuss why parents are concerned and how rules now vary by state.

Ken takes your calls! Jul 02, 2026

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Richard from Bayshore called in to discuss how gas prices are calculated and what factors affect them. Robert from Westchester shared his concerns with Ken about socialism being introduced to kids, and whether that might impact their work ethic as they grow up.

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