Hour 2: Mamdani may be burning bridges.

The Mark Simone Show

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4.3 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Iran has reportedly shot down a U.S. fighter jet, leaving the pilot missing, and Iran is allegedly offering a substantial reward for his capture. Back home, the funding of the President’s ballroom by corporate donors remains under scrutiny. On a brighter note, crime numbers in New York City are trending down. Meanwhile, Council Speaker Julie Menin is emerging as a formidable challenger to Zohran Mamdani in the race for mayor, with sharp disagreements over the city’s budget. Mark takes your calls! Mark speaks with restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo about the state of New York City’s dining scene. Are the sheds coming back to the sidewalks? Some restaurants and places go viral and end up with tons of business. However, those effects may fade. Steve also shares his thoughts on Miami’s food scene, giving it a solid, if not glowing, review.

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0:45.6	It's going to be nice.
0:47.2	It should be nice later today.
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0:50.6	Looks like rain on Easter Sunday.
0:52.5	Easter parade takes place
0:54.2	Fifth Avenue, 49th to 57th Street, but it looks like it'll rain throughout the parade
0:59.8	on Sunday. So, Iran is claiming it shot down a U.S. fighter jet and that the pilot is missing.
1:09.4	Now, this has not been confirmed by anybody.
1:12.7	This is Iran claiming this.
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