The Mark Thompson Show

Something interesting happened at the disbarment hearing for former Trump lawyer John Eastman. He cited confidentiality in regards to his client, Trump, while refusing to answer questions about an alleged plot to have Senator Chuck Grassley preside over the certification of the votes on January 6th instead of former Vice President Mike Pence. Grassley publicly stated he didn’t expect Pence to be there and that he would be over seeing the proceedings. But Pence did show up. Was it another Trump plot to steal the election dashed? We’ll ask Jim Avila about this and more.Friday Fabulous Florida is upon us again! Former Fabulous Producer John Daly joins the fun. Fingers crossed we get some gators!Friday also brings Culture Blaster Michael Snyder to the show to talk movies and some sports.

Could Trump Be Struck From the Ballot? Legal ninja David Katz here…Man acquitted after 47 years!! Jimmy Fallon nightmare for staffers?As the discussion over the 14th Amendment continues, the state of Colorado is looking at potentially striking former President Donald Trump‘s name from the ballot. We will talk to former federal prosecutor David Katz about how the 14th Amendment works, and whether other states could potentially follow suit. We’ll also ask him about a former Trump staffer who is now Cooper with the Special Counsel.

Finally after a conviction of Seditious Conspiracy comes a prison sentence that punctuates the seriousness of the crime. Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and leading a failed plot to interrupt the transfer of power from Donald Trump to President Joe Biden. To date, it’s the longest sentence anyone involved in the January 6th attack has received. We’ll talk about this and more with our colleague and weekly guest, John Rothmann. Renowned tech and AI specialist Robert Scoble joins us. He just wrote an riveting piece about robots that are doing very human like things. Has also has a new AI first show starting this month called "Unaligned" We follow it up with a dance on the world stage, geopolitically speaking. Former Ambassador Francis Rooney will share his ideas about lessons learned from the recent elections and where he thinks our new Congress should focus- getting a hold of inflation, public safety and getting back to a united America when it comes to foreign relations. The Mark Thompson Show 9/6/23

President Biden spoke about the need to improve infrastructure in America. He told a group of sheet-metal workers in Pennsylvania on Labor Day that the last guy didn’t build anything. The President went on to discuss his infrastructure bill, pointing out the differences between the two administrations. We will talk to David Cay Johnston about that and more.Some Yahoo in China decided to bulldoze through part of the Great Wall. It’s a shocking story of selfishness or maybe stupidity? Comments welcome! Jefferson Graham will stop in for Tech Tuesday. He’s looking at Charter vs. Disney and consumer alternatives. He also says Amazon and Google are introducing new devices. Tuesday also brings us into Joe Box territory. We will talk to author Scott Hoffman about his new novel “Inside” as he details growing up in Chicago with his father in the mafia.

MAN, WOMAN, CAMERA, TV, TRUMP TRIAL. The judge in Trump’s Georgia Election Interference trial has ruled it will be televised and live streamed. Is it must see TV? Two criminal cases involving violent threats against the lives of election workers are coming to a close with a pair guilty pleas. In one case, a man threatened to kill poll workers, and in another, a man leveled threats against an election official. Prison time could range from 2 to 5 years. The DOJ now has an election threat task force that Attorney General Merrick Garland says will continue to investigate this type of crime. It’s Friday, so here comes the cavalcade of crazy from Florida. Fabulous former producer, John Daly joins in the fun. *On a sidenote, our hearts go out to anyone in Florida and the general region suffering because of Hurricane Idalya. There’s so much to talk about politically. Award-winning, journalists, and commentators. Michael Shure and Jim Avila always provide so much insight in a thought provoking conversation. Then., it’s movies galore with Culture Blaster Michael Snyder. Fridays on The Mark Thompson Show are perfect way to start the weekend, 9/1/23

Lying on financial documents to make it look like Trump & his business are worth billions more than they are... New York Attorney General Letitia James says they don’t need a trial to see the deception in the financial documents. Rudy Giuliani, already crying poor, is now on the hook to pay big money to the poll workers he defamed. More defamed poll workers are preparing to sue next! Trump better book another dinner with America’s Mayor at the golf course! We’ll talk about all this with our own legal expert, former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney David Katz. Belinda Waymouth joins us a bit early today to check in on the state of the planet. She says more Californians are getting their power in an interesting and different way. Also, what we can do to help the planet.

Hurricane Idalia is taking aim at Florida and it's brutal. Idalia is expected to be a rapid intensification hurricane, picking up steam over the Gulf of Mexico, which has had record warm water. Water temperatures off southern Florida were measured at 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas this summer. Because of that, Idalia could set a record for her intensification rate. She will likely to turn angry very fast bringing heavy rain, punishing winds, storm surges and real danger. Add to this that where Idalia is headed is unprecedented. She’s expected to pummel Apalachee Bay in the Big Bend area where Florida’s panhandle meets its peninsula. Since records were kept starting in 1851, the only major hurricanes in this area have been Hurricane Easy in 1950 and the 1896 Cedar Keys Hurricane. Forecasters say Idalia will be life-altering for communities in the area with storm surges in the 10- to 15-foot range. The federal trial for former President Donald Trump is set for March 4th of 2024. This day was the presidential inauguration day for most of America’s history. We will talk to our presidential historian, John Rothmann to find out more. John Mankiewicz (House of Cards, Bosch, House) has an Audible dramatic series called The Big Lie, starring Jon Hamm, Kate Mara, Bradley Whitford and more! The story takes place during the red scare of the 1950s and details a true story of the attempted scuttling of a film about labor and women's rights. The Mark Thompson Show 8/30/23

Some new information about GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Video from 20 years ago has resurfaced where Vivek asks a question of a presidential candidate that maybe he should be the one answering today, “Why should I vote for the one with the least political experience?“ Jim Avila will talk about why it’s important to keep trying to get real answers from Ramaswamy and the other candidates. Plus, Ramaswamy is now saying he is too busy campaigning for president to provide evidence in a court case. Whaaat?Get ready for a Law & Disorder with some head scratching stories. One involves a police officer fired after shooting a man to death in Vallejo the night of the George Floyd protests. In arbitration, his termination was overturned and now he may be able to come back on the beat.Jefferson Graham will stop by to talk tech and give some helpful tips. We’ve been waiting for our David Cay Johnston day to run the opinion of a couple conservative lawyers by him. The crux of the argument is that the 14th Amendment has a provision which says a public official can’t assume public office if they engaged in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or have given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof, unless they are granted amnesty by a 2/3 vote of Congress. Insurrection…sound familiar? Is it too late for a constitutional rule to get in the way of Trump running again? Or does this have some real teeth?

Barker, passes away at 99. His longtime friend and publicist, Roger Neal, will join us to remember his long and storied life. The difference he made beyond the television shows he hosted may be his greatest enduring legacy. Courtney will be along with another fascinating look at a true crime mystery with a twist. Plus...We’ll explore a heartwarming story of accidental and international friendship. It all involves a message in a bottle going from one surprising place to another. Author Lea Askenas will stop by to explain. Also, Mark Meadows has his day in court. Plus, CHUNK OF TRUMP. The Mark Thompson Show 8/28/23

It was a big day in Trump land. The former president was arrested and booked on charges related to sticking his fingers in the Georgia election pie…that doesn’t really capture the seriousness of it…how about trying to stay in power and pull off a coup. Veteran journalists, Jim Avila, and Michael Shure will be on the show to talk about what happened yesterday and what we can expect next as Trump’s alleged co-conspirators have until close of business today to turn themselves in. It is Friday and on the Mark Thompson Show that means we are all about poking a little fun at Florida. Friday Fabulous Florida brings out former producer John Daly to help analyze this week’s most bizarre stories. It is a big weekend at the movies. Discounted tickets are being offered on Sunday. That may bring the crowds out to the theaters. Michael Snyder, the Culture Blaster, has been hard at work, figuring out the best movies to see so you don’t have to sit through any stupid crap. 😆 The Mark Thompson show 8/25/23