The Mark Simone Show
The Mark Simone Show
iHeartRadio and Mark Simone
FULL SHOW: Midterm outlook; Did Mamdani commit a crime?
1 hour 44 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2026 at 6:05 pm.
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The midterm elections are just two weeks away. President Trump is campaigning for the GOP in North Carolina today. Despite their many discussions, Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump don't seem to get along. This comes amid a diesel disruption that’s driving up prices worldwide for truckers and other diesel users. Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and China’s Xi Jinping may attend a summit to discuss the war in Ukraine. France is still experiencing unrest today, with rioters and protesters taking to the streets, while concerns continue over the country's open border. Mayor Mamdani is pushing back against ICE and has sent a letter to owners of all parking garages, saying he doesn't want them to let ICE park there. Is it legal for Mamdani to do this? The Epstein files that Democrats are using against President Trump are creating a difficult situation for their party. President Trump wants to change New Mexico’s name to New America. Governor Hochul doesn't want to debate gubernatorial Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman a second time. Comedian Jon Stewart has reportedly signed on to host "The Daily Show" through 2028. Word on the street is that Jay-Z will perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Did U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar marry her brother to improve her immigration status? Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly went on a last-ditch tour in an effort to save her job as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, as stories about alleged misconduct have surfaced. Volodymyr Zelensky has developed impressive drones in his country that are being used in the war and for other purposes. Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Mark and Ed discuss how to navigate voting and what to watch for in poll workers. How are Republicans’ chances of winning the midterms looking? Ed believes many people are worried. Several seats in multiple states are highly competitive, which hasn't happened before. Mark and Ed agree that you can't tell someone like Trump to stop saying certain things, even if those comments could affect the midterms. That’s the reality. Netflix has reportedly lost many viewers amid competition from other companies and has laid off about 1,000 employees. CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour is leaving the network after a 43-year career. This comes after the network reportedly tried to significantly reduce her salary. Palestinian protesters interrupted a recent Jerry Seinfeld show. Anthropic will invest in children by giving them a free share of the company. Have you heard of Pop Up Bagels? They’re planning to open more and more locations. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O’Reilly. Bill shares his take on the nationwide midterm outlook, which he sees as a 50/50 race. Could gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s victory in New York mark the end of the Democratic and socialist movement in NYC? Taxes in New York are so high that working families are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck. Emmanuel Macron's handling of the fires in Paris has sparked plenty of controversy.

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