Episodios

  • Hour 1: The greats of talk radio.

    Hour 1: The greats of talk radio.
    Feb 16 2026
    Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He dives into the history of talk radio and the hosts who helped shape the format into what it is today. Curtis references some of the greats like Bob Grant, Lynn Samuels, and others who defined the golden era of New York talk radio. Today is Presidents' Day, and Curtis discusses what the reaction would be if Donald Trump ever decided to honor himself by renaming the holiday “Trump Day,” considering his larger-than-life personality. He also talks about Trump’s reported interest in having Penn Station renamed after him as an example of how he likes to be recognized for his accomplishments. Curtis takes your calls on Presidents Day, Donald Trump, the history of talk radio, and more!

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    34 m
  • Curtis takes your calls!

    Curtis takes your calls!
    Feb 16 2026

    Curtis takes your calls on AI cafés, Zohran Mamdani’s performance on homelessness, and more!

    Judy in New Jersey called Curtis to praise him and talk about his accomplishments in his life, and a 15-second segment he did, which attracted listeners.

    Vince in Port Fierce, Florida, called in to talk about a very interesting shakeup involving an executive at Goldman Sachs who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged financial transactions.

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    10 m
  • Curtis takes your calls!

    Curtis takes your calls!
    Feb 16 2026

    Curtis takes your calls on Presidents Day, Donald Trump, the history of talk radio, and more!

    Jane in Connecicuit wants to praise Curtis for his dedication to keeping NYC as safe as possible day in and day out, as a person who works in Manhattan.

    Chris in Bethpage, NY, disagrees with some views Curtis has about Presidnet Trump's actions.

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    8 m
  • Mark's 10am Monologue.

    Mark's 10am Monologue.
    Feb 16 2026
    Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He dives into the history of talk radio and the hosts who helped shape the format into what it is today. Curtis references some of the greats like Bob Grant, Lynn Samuels, and others who defined the golden era of New York talk radio. Today is Presidents' Day, and Curtis discusses what the reaction would be if Donald Trump ever decided to honor himself by renaming the holiday “Trump Day,” considering his larger-than-life personality. He also talks about Trump’s reported interest in having Penn Station renamed after him as an example of how he likes to be recognized for his accomplishments.

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    16 m
  • "Mark's Weekend Bonus Segment — NOT HEARD ON THE RADIO!"

    "Mark's Weekend Bonus Segment — NOT HEARD ON THE RADIO!"
    Feb 13 2026
    Mark Simone talks about the high changeover rates in Congress this year with 60 members deciding not to run in this year’s midterm elections; Mark talks about the push for voter ID by Republicans the Democrats fighting against it and why it should happen; Mark talks about the release of the Epstein files and some of the names that have been found in the files; Mark talks about the large amounts of people that have been leaving California and where they have been moving; Mark talks about the situation in Iran with the massive protests and the opportunity to enact regime change; Mark talks about the new Starbucks CEO and their growth plan to make it a better experience for customers.

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    13 m
  • FULL SHOW: Inflation is dropping; Time for romance.

    FULL SHOW: Inflation is dropping; Time for romance.
    Feb 13 2026
    The annual inflation rate in the United States has fallen to 2.4 percent, continuing a downward trend. Democrats have voted to allow the government to shut down again at the end of the day. Mark discusses political strategy, arguing that Republicans should keep Democrats focused on key cultural issues to shape the broader narrative. Currently, Democrats are upset over the Pride flag being taken down at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. Mark interviews TV personality Rhonda Shear. They talk about the most romantic things you could do for your Valentine on Valentine’s Day. Rhonda also discusses new episodes of her show Up All Night and other projects she’s currently working on. Mark discusses how Democrats have historically imposed what he calls “self-tariffs” through higher taxes. He also examines Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed free bus plan in New York City and the concern that it could lead to tax increases and hurt the local economy. CBS News has announced buyouts amid more staff departures. Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, says the state should be reimbursed by the federal government for damages related to actions involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Plus, why taking a fast-paced walk every day could deliver major health benefits.

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    1 h y 7 m