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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 1H 8M

FULL SHOW: Rent freeze approval in NYC; Taylor Swift's wedding.

from The Mark Simone Show · host iHeartRadio and Mark Simone

John Bolton, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has pleaded guilty to keeping classified documents. Mark gave an update on the White House pool renovations. Governor Kathy Hochul tried to start a Buffalo Bills chant, but it didn’t catch on. Taylor Swift’s wedding is set for Madison Square Garden in early July, and there are details for those interested in attending. The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a 34-47 start to the season. Mark interviews Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Media. Steve joined Mark to talk about the recent drop in oil prices, which could lower gas prices. Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are still high. Iran claims it won, but things aren’t settled. Mayor Zohran Mamdani froze rents for tenants, fulfilling a campaign promise. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for a new wealth tax, which could pass soon. Along with John Bolton, former President Biden is also accused of keeping unclassified documents at home. The war between Russia and Ukraine continues, but Ukraine is making progress. Mark recapped yesterday’s charity event and made some jokes about Mayor Mamdani, who was in the audience. Mark interviews Pollster John McLaughlin. John joined Mark to break down the week’s primaries. Democrats and socialists had several big wins in New York. Mamdani’s primary win gave him a boost for the mayoral race. John also discussed Bruce Blakeman’s chances for NYC’s governor’s seat and what to expect in the midterms this November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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