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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 1H 47M

FULL SHOW: Big ratings change in Late Night TV. What is El Niño?

from The Mark Simone Show · host iHeartRadio and Mark Simone

President Trump is determined to land a man on the moon before his term ends and said so in a speech involving NASA last week. Google has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America due to Donald Trump's request. Byron Allen's new comedy late-night show, "Comics Unleashed," is beating Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon in the ratings demo for 18- to 49-year-olds. A new ad Governor Hochul has put out has a music twist to it that Mark explains. Journalist Maggie Haberman has allegedly lied about President Trump not going to the 9-11 ceremony because he can't make a speech, which isn't true. The Tri-State area this fall may be getting a weather pattern called El Niño that could change the way storms hit us in the Tri-State area. A new space academy has been proposed by President Trump. Kaity Tong of Pix 11 News has officially retired. Kristen Welker from NBC's Meet the Press may be going into a feud with Trump after the lies she allegedly presses him on when he's on NBC. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may be the big winner in the war against Iran due to the sanctions he put on the country. Abdul El-Sayed is taking big swipes at JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance's nationality. The CBC, which is Canada's biggest broadcast network, has walked back 9/11 “Terrorism” guidance it announced, which is receiving major backlash from U.S. and Canadian officials. Mark interviews NY Post Columnist Michael Goodwin. Michael and Mark speak about whether we could have a civil war between Dems if they take the House. Mark and Michael try to understand the reasoning behind Hakeem Jeffries' meeting with Trump's stepson, Jared Kushner, which has Democrats going wild. The Dems could have a rude awakening in November during the midterms. Dolly Parton was laid to rest Friday in a private ceremony for the immediate family. Nashville International Airport in Tennessee will be renamed Dolly Parton Airport after her death last week. The Clinton Foundation is looking for a new intern. The Met Gala for 2027 has a big change as John Galliano drops out after major backlash regarding his antisemitic views. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a battle with Senator Elizabeth Warren and won. Mark interviews journalist Steve Cuozzo. Steve highlights a building improvement proposal Mayor Mamdani has announced for Coney Island that will help a lot of people. Office leasing demand in NYC is really high right now, which signals a massive comeback after the pandemic. Steve explains the new restaurants opening soon in the City, and there's a new one that serves French cuisine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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