FULL SHOW: Inflation is dropping; Time for romance.

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🗓️ 13 February 2026

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

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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0:00.0	now on the voice of new york it's the mark simone show on seven 10 w o r hey well we got a lot to get to
0:11.0	today's friday you got a three day weekend uh just ahead we'll get to president trump we got bad news for
0:16.8	democrats we uh get the we'll get to the shutdown we'll get to mom donnie in this big meeting we'll get to the latest on the guthrie case we'll get to the shutdown. We'll get to Mom Donnie in this big meeting. We'll get to
0:22.4	the latest on the Guthrie case. We'll get to Christy Knoem, Don Lemon, and more just ahead.
0:30.0	Yeah, you got a three-day weekend coming up and 35 days until spring. That's exactly
0:35.5	five weeks. Five weeks left until spring begins.
0:40.2	You can do it.
0:40.9	You can get through it.
0:41.6	It's going to be in the 40s until about Wednesday.
0:46.3	And the snow will be gone by the end of the weekend once and for all.
0:49.5	That'll be great news.
0:51.5	So, hey, if you're a Democrat, you may want to cover your ears we have bad news
0:56.8	uh the inflation number came out it's down it's down again it's down every time it's down to 2.4
1:04.2	percent now uh you'll see if you're watching a fake news CNN MSNBC New York Times they'll say
1:10.0	well 2.4 percent is, it's not good.
1:13.7	Remember when it was 9% under Joe Biden?
1:16.0	They didn't mention it.
1:17.6	Remember it was 6% under Joe Biden, 8% and 9%.
1:20.3	There was no cause for alarm, but 2.4% it's very bad.
1:24.6	That's very good, very good.
1:26.5	It's down.
1:27.1	And the core inflation number is down as well, which is even more important.
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