FULL SHOW: Pete Hegseth's performance; Casinos are coming to parts of New York.

The Mark Simone Show

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4.3 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Left-wing news outlets criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's handling of the recent boat strike over the weekend. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering a run for New York governor in 2026. Mark interviews Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Zohran Mamdani has faced challenges implementing his plans for New York City as he prepares to take office as Mayor in 2026. The "Big Beautiful Bill," set to take effect in January 2026, is expected to boost the economy with significant tax cuts and other benefits. Comedian Dick Van Dyke is sharing his secrets to longevity as he nears his 100th birthday, offering heartfelt advice on how to live a long, joyful life. Meanwhile, the New York State Gaming Board has approved new casinos for several New York City boroughs, setting the stage for major changes in the local economy. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Miranda Devine. FBI Director Kash Patel faces mounting criticism over his leadership, as opposition to him and his team continues to grow. Individuals suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome are experiencing significant health issues related to political stress.

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0:00.0	Now on the voice of New York.
0:03.9	It's the Mark Simone show on 710 W.OR.
0:10.1	Well, I've been gone a few days.
0:12.2	A lot has happened.
0:13.3	We'll go over all of it and bring you all the latest, all the inside scoop on everything.
0:19.3	And Thanksgiving is over with. Thank thank God it's enough with that
0:22.9	Thanksgiving it's uh now it's the Christmas season the tree is going to get lit
0:28.0	this week so my and but it's going to be a big week with all this Christmas stuff and
0:33.7	it looks like more tourists than ever are coming to New York.
0:38.5	In fact, people tell me they're trying to get a hotel room in New York City right now
0:41.8	in the next couple of weeks, and it's absolutely impossible.
0:46.0	So that's good for New York.
0:47.5	That means tourism, which is a major, major source of revenue, is way up.
0:53.1	And real estate people tell me people are buying and there's no shortage of customers
1:00.2	showing up wanting to buy something in New York.
1:02.3	So despite Mom Donnie, New York looks pretty good.
1:06.5	Looks like everything's going to be great this coming year.
1:09.1	Also remember, affordability.
1:12.5	They love to talk about affordability these Democrats.
1:15.0	Meantime, they're the problem when it comes to affordability.
1:17.7	Taxing people to death, the taxes that they put on you, especially in any blue place like
1:23.8	New York, city tax, property tax, state tax, they just tax you to death, which is
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