Hour 1: White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The Mark Simone Show

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4.3 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial point of uncertainty in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Recent U.S. attacks on Iranian ships in the Strait have prompted retaliatory strikes from Iran, though Iran’s Mosquito boats may not be sufficient to escalate tensions further. The U.S. Navy continues to enforce a blockade. Meanwhile, Democrats have recently gerrymandered states such as Florida and Virginia, raising concerns about voting strategies. President Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner alongside left-leaning media networks, with mentalist Oz Pearlman serving as host. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve expresses skepticism about the U.S. government potentially intervening in Spirit Airlines through bailouts or subsidies. Kevin Warsh is highlighted as well-qualified to strengthen the U.S. economy, though not likely to follow President Trump’s directives blindly. Steve also reveals surprising statistics about tax contributions from the wealthiest 1 percent and discusses the implications of Democratic gerrymandering on voting.

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