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!

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FULL SHOW: NYC's Republicans' challenges; Legendary French actor Brigitte Bardot has passed away.

December 29, 2025 • 68 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone and discusses a recent Hollywood Reporter article that highlights his signature habit of always asking new acquaintances where they are from. Curtis offers his perspective on the article and delves into why this personal touch matters to him. He also pays tribute to legendary French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, who has passed away at 91. Curtis reflects on Bardot’s life, ...

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Hour 1: The Hollywood Reporter's opinion.

December 29, 2025 • 34 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone and discusses a recent Hollywood Reporter article that highlights his signature habit of always asking new acquaintances where they are from. Curtis offers his perspective on the article and delves into why this personal touch matters to him. He also pays tribute to legendary French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, who has passed away at 91. Curtis reflects on Bardot’s life, ...

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Hour 2: Elon Musk is back for now.

December 29, 2025 • 34 mins
Curtis continues as guest host for Mark Simone, turning his attention to Republican leadership in New York City. He argues that the current GOP leadership appears to be moving away from supporting a true two-party system, undermining efforts to make New York more politically competitive. The conversation shifts to Elon Musk’s recent comments on the city’s next mayor and his opinion on the new Fire Commissioner pick, adding another ...

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 29, 2025 • 9 mins
Norman from Long Island calls to ask Curtis whether a strong Republican coalition rallying behind Elise Stefanik could help her win a Senate race against current House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Mike from Long Island, NY, offers Curtis some insight into the new Fire Commissioner for New York City.

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Mark's 11am Monologue.

December 29, 2025 • 14 mins
Curtis continues as guest host for Mark Simone, turning his attention to Republican leadership in New York City. He argues that the current GOP leadership appears to be moving away from supporting a true two-party system, undermining efforts to make New York more politically competitive. The conversation shifts to Elon Musk’s recent comments on the city’s next mayor and his opinion on the new Fire Commissioner pick, adding another ...

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Curtis takes your calls!

December 29, 2025 • 8 mins
Phil from Queens, NY, calls in to thank Curtis for his efforts in the NYC Mayoral Race and mentions that Mamdani has celebrations planned across the city for his upcoming inauguration. Bob from San Diego joins the conversation to reminisce about his school days in New York City, sharing memories of his time there.

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Mark's 10am Monologue.

December 29, 2025 • 15 mins
Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone and discusses a recent Hollywood Reporter article that highlights his signature habit of always asking new acquaintances where they are from. Curtis offers his perspective on the article and delves into why this personal touch matters to him. He also pays tribute to legendary French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, who has passed away at 91. Curtis reflects on Bardot’s life, ...

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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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

See omnystudio.com/li...

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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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