FULL SHOW: Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed; The GOP might need a new way. 

Hour 1: Intense words in Munich.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Munich Security Conference, and her remarks sparked Democrats to possibly rethink how she is representing her own party. Hillary Clinton was also there and used very strong language about Donald Trump. Mark highlights the passing of Civil Rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. Rob and Mark break down why it's hard for Republicans to run as one in NYC and across the entire NY region. He also explains what a county executive actually does, essentially acting as the CEO of county government, overseeing budgets, departments, labor contracts, and public safety operations. Is Ronald A. Hicks, the new Archbishop of New York, a little too “woke” with his views? 

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Hour 2: Is AOC a socialist? 

More names are expected to testify regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. JB Pritzker’s cousin has resigned from the board of Hyatt Hotels Corporation amid a fallout connected to the documents. Steve Bannon was mentioned multiple times in the files, and Mark explains what that could mean for him politically and legally moving forward. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Bill shares his thoughts on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, offering mixed views on his legacy. He argues that Democratic-run states are facing fiscal trouble and says the Left will continue to attack President Trump because their cities are struggling financially. AOC was also in Munich, Germany, and made a very intense comment about Taiwan. Could that complicate relations between China and the United States and impact overall strategy?

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Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly.

Bill shares his thoughts on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, offering mixed views on his legacy. He argues that Democratic-run states are facing fiscal trouble and says the Left will continue to attack President Trump because their cities are struggling financially. AOC was also in Munich, Germany, and made a very intense comment about Taiwan. Could that complicate relations between China and the United States and impact overall strategy?

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Mark takes your calls!

Randell in Maryland called Mark to remember Actor Robert Duvall. Vincent in Brooklyn, NY, calls Mark to talk about how the Democrats are always making a fool of themselves, as AOC did in Munich, when Dems have the world stage to speak.

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Mark's 11am Monologue.

More names are expected to testify regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. JB Pritzker’s cousin has resigned from the board of Hyatt Hotels Corporation amid fallout connected to the documents. Steve Bannon was mentioned multiple times in the files, and Mark explains what that could mean for him politically and legally moving forward.

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Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino.

Rob and Mark break down why it's hard for Republicans to run as one in NYC and across the entire NY region. He also explains what a county executive actually does, essentially acting as the CEO of county government, overseeing budgets, departments, labor contracts, and public safety operations. Is Ronald A. Hicks, the new Archbishop of New York, a little too “woke” with his views? 

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Mark takes your calls!

Dennis from the Poconos called Mark to discuss how recent cold weather in Florida has negatively impacted the local wildlife and environment, resulting in worsening conditions and the death of various species. Adam from New Jersey called Mark with a question about a piece of legislation that he saw President Trump had signed, specifically relating to Gaza, and wanted to know if Mark had seen it.

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Mark's 10am Monologue.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Munich Security Conference, and her remarks sparked Democrats to possibly rethink how she is representing her own party. Hillary Clinton was also there and used very strong language about Donald Trump. Mark highlights the passing of Civil Rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the age of 84.

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FULL SHOW: Reopening Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later; AI Cafe's. 

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He dives into the history of talk radio and the hosts who helped shape the format into what it is today. Curtis references some of the greats like Bob Grant, Lynn Samuels, and others who defined the golden era of New York talk radio. Today is Presidents' Day, and Curtis discusses what the reaction would be if Donald Trump ever decided to honor himself by renaming the holiday “Trump Day,” considering his larger-than-life personality. He also talks about Trump’s reported interest in having Penn Station renamed after him as an example of how he likes to be recognized for his accomplishments. Curtis takes your calls on Presidents Day, Donald Trump, the history of talk radio, and more! Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later.  Curtis takes your calls on AI cafés, Zohran Mamdani’s performance on homelessness, and more!

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