The Mark Thompson Show

Today, Trump‘s high tariffs against Canada and Mexico will kick in. Trump insists they will help Americans but experts like billionaire investor Warren Buffett say tariffs are an “act of war to some degree.” CBS News asked Buffet whether tariffs will impact inflation and he said: "Over time, they are a tax on goods. I mean, the Tooth Fairy doesn't pay 'em! And then what? You always have to ask that question in economics. You always say, 'And then what?'"Meanwhile, America has a new crypto reserve and crypto markets are thriving under Trump. We’ll talk to journalist Michael Hiltzik from the LA Times about what putting faith in crypto could mean for the economy. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston will join us to talk politics.Tech Tuesday brings Jefferson Graham by the show to talk about Amazon‘s new Alexa+ and the new MacBook Air.The Mark Thompson Show 3/4/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

The world is reacting following the Oval Office disaster last week at which Trump and Vance called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ungrateful and gave him a dressing down. French President Emmanuel Macron is now urging European nations to increase defense spending. The move is a direct response to America's new pivot toward Russia. In addition, Elon Musk, who seems to have Trump's ear, is calling for the United States to check out of NATO. That notion also has European nations looking to increase their own national defense readiness.We welcome Gary Dietrich, CBS iHeart Television & Radio Political Analyst, to the show to talk politics.Then, Yale Professor Timothy Snyder will join us. He is an historian specializing in Central and Eastern European history, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. Law & Disorder brings word that Trump is taking the documents the FBI seized back to Mar-a-Lago.The Mark Thompson Show3/1/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Meeting between Trump & Zelensky goes sideways with a loud argument in the Oval Office. A planned press conference is now canceled. We have the video.Elon Musk to the rescue! The billionaire says Verizon, which has a $2.4 billion contract to upgrade the FAA’s air traffic control system, is failing. That’s okay though, because he can fix it. Musk says it’s important that his Starlink take over. The FAA is already testing three Starlink terminals Musk sent over in an effort weasel his way into the lucrative government deal.It’s a big Friday show complete with Friday Fabulous Florida. Journalist Michael Shure and The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder.The Mark Thompson Show2/28/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

In this discussion, Nathan Taylor, co-founder of the Election Truth Alliance, dives into the intricacies of election integrity and investigates recent irregularities. He highlights the importance of cybersecurity in ensuring electoral transparency. Meanwhile, former federal prosecutor David Katz shares insights on ongoing legal challenges faced by the Trump administration. The conversation also touches on the cancellation of vaccine talks by RFK Jr., amid rising public health concerns, linking current events to broader societal impacts.

For $5 million dollars, you too can have all the benefits of an American citizen. Trump’s latest money grab comes in the form of a US gold card. It beats a green card with a waiting list. Wealthy immigrants will be able to pay their way in to the U.S. in the hopes they’ll invest while they are here. Elon Musk is losing his mind over judges backing the U.S. Constitution. It seems he doesn’t like to be told no and is calling for the impeachment of judges who go against him. Musk was reacting poorly to court orders blocking the government’s attempts to stop funding for foreign aid, federal grants and keeping refugees from coming into America. Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann will be in to talk about it all. Eco-journalist Belinda Waymouth shares delightful video of endangered baby turtles being released into the wild and shares new developments at UC San Francisco to hold corporate polluters accountable.

Presidents Trump and Macron, of France, shook hands and seemed to get along at the White House yesterday, save for a tense moment when the topic of Ukraine came up. Trump got details of European funding for Ukraine wrong and Macron put his hand on Trump in a gentle - let me explain it to you - gesture all as cameras snapped away. Who exactly is running Doge? A federal judge is pressing the Trump administration for details amid her concerns Doge may be operating in an unconstitutional manner. We welcome the brilliant Pulizer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston to the show to discuss.There is a new iPhone upon us. On this Tech Tuesday, Jefferson Graham will stop by to tell us the pros and cons.The Mark Thompson Show 2/25/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Reports from the Philadelphia Eagles front office indicate the champion team wants nothing to do with a visit to the Whitehouse to celebrate their victory alongside Trump. Trump is appointing another right-wing commentator to a position of power. Dan Bongino will be the deputy director of the FBI serving under FBI Director Kash Patel.We welcome iHeart radio television and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich to get his perspective. Jessica Denson, host of the Lights On podcast, will stop by. Jessica once worked for Trump, won a lawsuit against him and speaks truth to power on the daily.  We are delighted to have her back on The Mark Thompson Show.The Mark Thompson Show 2/24/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Donald Trump is trying to take control of the US Postal Service. According to the Washington Post, Trump plans to sign an executive order that will fire the Postal Service’s governing board so the agency will no longer function independently, He wants the USPS under the control of the Commerce Department and Secretary Howard Lutnick. The board isn’t going quietly and is reportedly planning to sue. Elon Musk celebrated firing government workers at CPAC last night by parading around on stage with a chain saw. In addition to being woefully insensitive as people lose their incomes, his chain saw approach to making cuts has resulted in some agencies scrambling to rehire key workers. Friday brings the amazing Michael Shure to The Mark Thompson Show. A political journalist, Shure brings a unique perspective to the conversation. We find our way to Friday Fabulous Florida! The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, brings his the fun along with his critic’s eye to this week’s entertainment offerings.

Heads are spinning at the White House after President Trump seemed to flip flop on funding for Medicaid. That’s health care for the poorest Americans. Hours after holding an interview alongside Elon Musk where he said he would not touch Medicaid, Trump threw support behind a House GOP budget plan that will likely lead to billions in cuts to Medicaid. A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says Trump cannot end birthright citizenship. The case could go to the Supreme Court in a matter of days. We’ll ask former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz, what he thinks the Supreme Court will say on the matter.

We are marking the moment we hit 100,000 subscribers here on The Mark Thompson Show and we couldn’t have done it without you. From KGO & KFI to now, thank you for your support. Now, let’s discuss why Trump is blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion and why Musk is wrong about Social Sscurity. We’ll chat with Mo Kelly from KFI. Presidential historian John Rothmann joins and we’re pretty sure he has a lot to say about Trump’s second go at the oval. “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” brings our favorite eco-journalist, Belinda Waymouth to the show.