The Mark Simone Show

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Oct 9, 2026 • 1h 46min

FULL SHOW: ICE shooting in NYC; Gubernatorial race is neck and neck. 

A man was shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill, with a 5-year-old in the car. Mayor Mamdani held a late press conference to speak about it, going after ICE. According to ICE, the suspect was an illegal criminal. President Trump and Mamdani allegedly had a 2-hour phone call about releasing the man the ICE agent shot. Mark breaks down yesterday's debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Workers at the Obama Library are upset about how they are being treated. Many workers want a union to help them with the benefits. Joe Biden may be the first president without a presidential library. More information is coming out about the sticking points that made Mayor Mamdani livid about the ICE suspect who was detained and thrown into jail last night. Joe Rogan resigned from a contract with Spotify. David Ellison, the new owner of CNN, said they will not mess with the network. Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Ed doesn't believe Republicans have a strong chance to win the midterms. Mark and Ed both break down what the GOP has to do to make it. President Trump is rallying around the country like crazy to promote the GOP. The Department of Homeland Security has asked the NYPD to work with ICE agents, but because of politics, they are refusing. Mayor Mamdani is under heat from people who are unhappy that he supported anything pro-Israel. The DOT in NYC is starting to go after parking spaces now to help reduce congestion. Manhattan's rent is averaging over $6000 a month. Mark interviews Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman. Bruce explains how his campaign is going and the possible reasons why Governor Hochul is using attack ads against him like crazy. Tuesday night is the debate on NYC 1 between Bruce and Kathy Hochul. If local law enforcement were cooperating with ICE, last night's incident where an ICE agent shot a suspect may not have happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 14min

Mark's Weekend Bonus Segment - NOT HEARD ON THE RADIO!

Mark discusses the grand jury about ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, an AI executive saying how AI will help people work only 4 days a week, the renovation of the Chrysler Building, grocery store chain Publix blaming Ozempic for closing some stores, a clothing store planning to carry clothes influenced by Mary Tyler Moore, Jaguar's new electric car, NFL suspensions of 2 referees, people using AI to plan their vacations, and Michael Douglas' new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 36min

Hour 1: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize? 

A man was shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill, with a 5-year-old in the car. Mayor Mamdani held a late press conference to speak about it, going after ICE. According to ICE, the suspect was an illegal criminal. President Trump and Mamdani allegedly had a 2-hour phone call about releasing the man the ICE agent shot. Mark breaks down yesterday's debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Workers at the Obama Library are upset about how they are being treated. Many workers want a union to help them with the benefits. Joe Biden may be the first president without a presidential library. Mark takes your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 36min

Hour 2: GOP's strategy.

More information is coming out about the sticking points that made Mayor Mamdani livid about the ICE suspect who was detained and thrown into jail last night. Joe Rogan resigned from a contract with Spotify. David Ellison, the new owner of CNN, said they will not mess with the network.  Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Ed doesn't believe Republicans have a strong chance to win the midterms. Mark and Ed both break down what the GOP has to do to make it. President Trump is rallying around the country like crazy to promote the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 35min

Hour 3: Working with ICE agents.

The Department of Homeland Security has asked the NYPD to work with ICE agents, but because of politics, they are refusing. Mayor Mamdani is under heat from people who are unhappy that he supported anything pro-Israel. The DOT in NYC is starting to go after parking spaces now to help reduce congestion. Manhattan's rent is averaging over $6000 a month.  Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman. Bruce explains how his campaign is going and the possible reasons why Governor Hochul is using attack ads against him like crazy. Tuesday night is the debate on NYC 1 between Bruce and Kathy Hochul. If local law enforcement were cooperating with ICE, last night's incident where an ICE agent shot a suspect may not have happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 11min

Mark interviews Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman. 

Bruce explains how his campaign is going and the possible reasons why Governor Hochul is using attack ads against him like crazy. Tuesday night is the debate on NYC 1 between Bruce and Kathy Hochul. If local law enforcement were cooperating with ICE, last night's incident where an ICE agent shot a suspect may not have happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 6min

Mark takes your calls!

Eddie in Huntington called in to talk about the federal guidelines regarding the shooting involving ICE in NYC. Phil in Suffolk County called in to talk about the debate in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers for a Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 15min

Mark's 11am Monologue.

The Department of Homeland Security has asked the NYPD to work with ICE agents, but because of politics, they are refusing. Mayor Mamdani is under heat from people who are unhappy that he supported anything pro-Israel. The DOT in NYC is starting to go after parking spaces now to help reduce congestion. Manhattan's rent is averaging over $6000 a month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 10min

Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins.

Ed doesn't believe Republicans have a strong chance to win the midterms. Mark and Ed both break down what the GOP has to do to make it. President Trump is rallying around the country like crazy to promote the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 7min

Mark takes your calls!

Jaqueline in Brooklyn, NY, called in to talk about polling at the polling places. Stan in Astoria called in to speak about the hosts on CBS News' morning show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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