FULL SHOW: Excitement is being built for Thursday's parade; Socialism policies.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly under investigation for his public criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Additionally, Jennifer Newsom, Governor Newsom’s wife, is facing scrutiny regarding the financial practices of The Representation Project, her nonprofit organization. There are also questions surrounding donations to Governor Newsom’s own nonprofit and the transparency of fund allocations. On Thursday morning, New York City will celebrate the Knicks with a ticker tape parade and a concluding ceremony at City Hall. Knicks owner James Dolan is said to have delivered a motivational address to the team ahead of the festivities. Mark interviews writer and producer Alan Zweibel. Alan provides an update on his Broadway show about Rodney Dangerfield and shares insights into the experience of sitting courtside at NBA games. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is mentioned as a prominent figure in comedy, and Larry David is noted for his Knicks fandom. Authorities responded to a potential security threat during a recent UFC event on the White House lawn. Meanwhile, Knicks players made appearances on major networks such as the Today Show and ABC following their recent win. Mark discusses the speed and dynamics of basketball compared to baseball and addresses ongoing speculation about the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death. The Knicks parade is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m., with increased security measures planned in response to incidents during post-game celebrations last weekend. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill discusses his new book, Confronting America. He also covers topics including political change in the United States, the influence of communism and socialism, and the complexities of U.S.-China relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.