The Mark Simone Show

The Mark Simone Show

Listen To The Mark Simone, weekdays from 10 to Noon on 710 WOR in New York or on your iHeartRadio app!

Episodes

FULL SHOW: Winter Storm Warning for the Tri State; The "Hawk is talking" meaning.

December 26, 2025 • 68 mins
Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and discussed the reality of global warming. He explained the phrase “The Hawk is talking.” Curtis takes your calls on global warming, shares personal stories about being out and about, and covers additional topics. Curtis continued as guest host, sharing his thoughts on rapper Nicki Minaj’s support for the Trump Administration and the reactions from her fans. Curtis takes your calls about Nic...

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Allan from PA called Curtis and reminded him about being a Gladiator. Jackie wants Curtis to know that Host Greg Kelly allegedly told people to vote for Zohran Mamdani.

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Hour 2: Nicki Minaj drama.

December 26, 2025 • 35 mins
Curtis continued as guest host, sharing his thoughts on rapper Nicki Minaj’s support for the Trump Administration and the reactions from her fans. Curtis takes your calls about Nicki Minaj and also discusses holiday travel plans.

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Hour 1: Global warming is real.

December 26, 2025 • 33 mins
Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and discussed the reality of global warming. He explained the phrase “The Hawk is talking.” Curtis takes your calls on global warming, shares personal stories about being out and about, and covers additional topics.

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Mark's 11am Monologue.

December 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Curtis continued as guest host, sharing his thoughts on rapper Nicki Minaj’s support for the Trump Administration and the reactions from her fans.

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 26, 2025 • 8 mins
Rob from Montclair, NJ, has a great story about Curtis visiting his workplace at Montclair State University. Ellen wants to ask Curtis a question regarding whether his father was involved in a particular organization or business.

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Mark's 10am Monologue.

December 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and discussed the reality of global warming. He explained the phrase “The Hawk is talking.”

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FULL SHOW: Taking care of animals; Student loan crisis.

December 24, 2025 • 70 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone, focusing on the ongoing homelessness crisis in New York City, particularly in parks and subways. He examines how the issue has evolved over the years and addresses questions about the impact of Venezuela on U.S. policy, including whether fentanyl or cocaine is the primary drug concern coming from the country. Curtis also discusses upcoming changes for student loan borrowers, highlighting the p...

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Hour 1: Homelessness in NYC.

December 24, 2025 • 33 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone, focusing on the ongoing homelessness crisis in New York City, particularly in parks and subways. He examines how the issue has evolved over the years and addresses questions about the impact of Venezuela on U.S. policy, including whether fentanyl or cocaine is the primary drug concern coming from the country. Curtis also discusses upcoming changes for student loan borrowers, highlighting the p...

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Hour 2: Do you love cats? 

December 24, 2025 • 36 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Curtis is joined by his wife, Nancy Sliwa, for a special hour dedicated to their shared passion for animals. Nancy shares stories about her upbringing, her lifelong love of animals, and how this passion brought the couple together. The Sliwas discuss their experiences rescuing and caring for animals at home, offering insights into the joys and challenges of animal rescue. Curtis takes calls wi...

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 24, 2025 • 11 mins
Carlata from Brooklyn, NY, called Curtis to praise him for staying in the mayoral race, saying the race would have turned out differently had he dropped out. Lenny from Staten Island, NY, called to share that his son was recently promoted in the military and to express his gratitude to Curtis for speaking so highly of servicemen.

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Mark's 11am Monologue.

December 24, 2025 • 16 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Curtis is joined by his wife, Nancy Sliwa, for a special hour dedicated to their shared passion for animals. Nancy shares stories about her upbringing, her lifelong love of animals, and how this passion brought the couple together. The Sliwas discuss their experiences rescuing and caring for animals at home, offering insights into the joys and challenges of animal rescue.

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 24, 2025 • 8 mins
Pam from Paterson, NJ, called Curtis to mention that she and he have something in common when it comes to cats, specifically, in relation to WOR’s competitor further down the dial. Stewart from the East Village called in to tell Curtis that it’s a shame there isn’t a shot Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani could take to cure him of his anti-Semitic views.

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Mark's 10am Monologue.

December 24, 2025 • 20 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone, focusing on the ongoing homelessness crisis in New York City, particularly in parks and subways. He examines how the issue has evolved over the years and addresses questions about the impact of Venezuela on U.S. policy, including whether fentanyl or cocaine is the primary drug concern coming from the country. Curtis also discusses upcoming changes for student loan borrowers, highlighting the p...

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FULL SHOW: NYC Subway burning incident; Popular black figures. 

December 23, 2025 • 67 mins
Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and began the show by reflecting on the tragic death of Debrina Kawam, who was burned to death on a New York City subway about a year ago by Sebastian Zapeta, who has since been charged with murder and other offenses. Curtis questioned whether the media has given this heartbreaking story the attention it deserves as we remember the anniversary of Kawam's death. To honor her memory, Curtis and ...

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Hour 1: Remembering Debrina Kawam. 

December 23, 2025 • 33 mins
Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and began the show by reflecting on the tragic death of Debrina Kawam, who was burned to death on a New York City subway about a year ago by Sebastian Zapeta, who has since been charged with murder and other offenses. Curtis questioned whether the media has given this heartbreaking story the attention it deserves as we remember the anniversary of Kawam's death. To honor her memory, Curtis and ...

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Hour 2: Reminiscing about African American achievements. 

December 23, 2025 • 33 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Who is currently the most respected Black figure within the Black community? Curtis offers his own perspective, noting that a former President often comes to mind. Additionally, he mentioned the annual Polish parade, encouraging listeners to check it out. Curtis takes your calls to discuss various topics, including recent happenings at Curtis's former radio station and their own views on influ...

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Mikey in Long Island, NY, called Curtis to ask him if he used to shop at a certain spot in Carnarsie Brooklyn, NY? Sergio in New Jersey calls Curtis to ask him about the former great talk show host Bob Grant taking tiles from the radio station for personal use. Curtis has a great story about Bob Grant!

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Mark's 11am Monologue.

December 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. Who is currently the most respected Black figure within the Black community? Curtis offers his own perspective, noting that a former President often comes to mind. Additionally, he mentioned the annual Polish parade, encouraging listeners to check it out.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 23, 2025 • 9 mins
John in Staten Island, NY, called Curtis to ask him what kind of dysfunctional operation is happening at Curtis's former radio station. Vic in Pennsylvania has a story to tell Curtis about how he used to listen to Sid Rosenberg alone, but now things are different.

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