Mark Simone

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Mark interviews NY Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. Jun 22, 2026

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Bruce stops by to update us on his campaign. He argues that Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending on unnecessary programs shows New York doesn’t have a revenue problem; it’s a spending problem.

Mark's 11am Monologue. Jun 22, 2026

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Turns out, a lot of tourists in the U.S. have never tried ranch dressing! Plus, since many international visitors don’t tip, some restaurants are rethinking their pricing strategies. There’s talk of upgrading the bike and bus lanes on 6th Avenue in NYC, and the debate continues over whether Central Park’s iconic horse carriages should go electric.

Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Jun 22, 2026

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President Trump and Vice President Vance now have 60 days to try to strike a deal with Iran; if not, there could be some serious consequences for Republicans heading into the midterms. Mark and Michael discuss whether the rising tensions between Israel and the U.S. could hurt the Iran deal and maybe even the economy. They also share their thoughts on why President Obama’s presidential center has been such a lightning rod for criticism. And, in New York, there’s a push to redesign traffic lanes, which Mark and Michael break down in detail.

Mark takes your calls! Jun 22, 2026

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Craig in South Carolina called Mark to share his thoughts on why the Obama Presidential Center looks the way it does. Bill in Idaho called in with a question about how smartphones have changed the way people socialize these days.

Mark's 10am Monologue. Jun 22, 2026

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California’s primary votes are still being counted, and there’s a lot of speculation about what that could mean for the election. It might take until July 4th before all the ballots are in. Mark breaks down the process for getting into the Obama Presidential Library. The new Iran deal is stirring controversy; many people don’t like it, saying it’s a big shift from President Obama’s JCPOA. Alan Greenspan, the longtime Federal Reserve chair and legendary economist, passed away at 100. A new report claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci withheld certain information about the COVID pandemic, according to Military Officer Tulsi Gabbard.

Mark's Weekend Bonus Segment — NOT HEARD ON THE RADIO! Jun 19, 2026

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Mark talks about Mamdani running for re-election already, Peter Thiel's upcoming conference about worldwide catastrophes/AI, Taylor Swift's wedding at MSG, some Broadway companies still collecting COVID funds, talk of bringing back the supersonic Concorde plane, California super buses, and the latest rumors about the foldable iPhones.

FULL SHOW: Ceasefire in jeopardy; Knicks parade recap. Jun 19, 2026

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Ken kicks things off by reflecting on the history and meaning of Juneteenth, especially as we celebrate the 2026 holiday. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again, which is causing a stir since VP JD Vance’s trip to sign a ceasefire deal has now been called off. Ken explains how Zohran Mamdani’s accent seems to shift, sharing a bit about Mamdani’s background along the way. And what exactly is socialism? Ken breaks it down. Ken interviews John Boyd Jr. from The Boyd Company. John explains why business policies matter so much when companies decide where to set up shop. Samsung’s decision to move out of New Jersey comes up, with both Ken and John pointing to the financial challenges companies face in the state. They also talk about Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent efforts to lower energy costs and how her strategies stack up to what Governor Josh Shapiro has done in Pennsylvania, which is shaping up to be a positive outcome. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. The big question: Should the U.S. have signed that peace deal with Iran? Ken also recaps the massive Knicks' ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan, where two million people turned out, and things stayed mostly safe and celebratory. Zohran Mamdani’s speech at the parade made waves for its delivery and content, sparking plenty of debate. Ken tries to explain why capitalism can work and shares his thoughts on how to make the most of it. There’s also news from Massachusetts, where 11 people, allegedly illegal immigrants, were charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps. Ken interviews Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber. Maria’s company is shaking things up in the world of plant fiber manufacturing. She explains that they’re finding ways to cut down on waste before products are even made, which is a huge deal for sustainability. Instead of the usual spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, they use 3D technology to create fabric in completely new ways. It’s a fresh take that could really change how sustainable materials are made.

Hour 1: Is the Strait of Hormuz closed again? Jun 19, 2026

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Hour 2: Plant fibers. Jun 19, 2026

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Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. The big question: Should the U.S. have signed that peace deal with Iran? Ken also recaps the massive Knicks' ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan, where two million people turned out, and things stayed mostly safe and celebratory. Zohran Mamdani’s speech at the parade made waves for its delivery and content, sparking plenty of debate. Ken tries to explain why capitalism can work and shares his thoughts on how to make the most of it. There’s also news from Massachusetts, where 11 people, allegedly illegal immigrants, were charged with fraudulently obtaining food stamps. Ken takes your calls! Ken interviews Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber. Maria’s company is shaking things up in the world of plant fiber manufacturing. She explains that they’re finding ways to cut down on waste before products are even made, which is a huge deal for sustainability. Instead of the usual spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, they use 3D technology to create fabric in completely new ways. It’s a fresh take that could really change how sustainable materials are made.

Ken interviews Maria Intscher-Owrang, co-founder of Simplifyber. Jun 19, 2026

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Maria’s company is shaking things up in the world of plant fiber manufacturing. She explains that they’re finding ways to cut down on waste before products are even made, which is a huge deal for sustainability. Instead of the usual spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, they use 3D technology to create fabric in completely new ways. It’s a fresh take that could really change how sustainable materials are made.

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