The Mark Belling Podcast

It's the food: a new study says the crappy foods making kids fat is also killing their ambition (is this fueling their desire for socialism?).  The sexism and hypocrisy in the media's obsession with a beautiful top aide to Trump.   And, a local suburb may let a bar open in a gas station (what could go wrong???)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58% of US Democrats now say they like Socialism as an avowed Socialist shockingly wins Florida's US Senate Democrat primary.   Milwaukee Sewerage District makes its decision on which company will treat wastewater on the basis of whether the firm aids ICE (seriously).  And, the media doesn't want to cover it but a top Fauci aide just plead guilty to federal changes and may be prepared to roll on his evil ex-bossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet another outbreak of street violence involving young Milwaukeeans, this time at the State Fair.  They do it because local officials refuse to provide any consequences.   Gas prices may be soaring but prescription drug prices are actually going down.   And, something happened over the weekend in swimming that hasn't occurred in 14 years; Mark tells you what it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An opening for Tom Tiffany: He can vow speed up the Milwaukee I-94 project which the Evers Administration now says will take two years longer than projected (yikes!).  If President Trump isn't careful Iran may become his Vietnam.   And, a horse racing betting coup over the weekend shows what could happen to American lives by manipulating the Kalshi betting markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Democrat Party is a top-down boss-led party.  How else to explain the Governor primary win by a candidate who only four weeks ago had no support, was at the bottom of the polls and even dropped out of the race.  It's simple: Democrat voters do what they are told.  This sets up a classic matchup of Milwaukee vs. Outstate Wisconsin, a contest the Republicans absolutely can winSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a Marxist with bizarre beliefs, no accomplishments and dubious intellect get on the verge of being nominated for Governor?  Mark analyzes the Dem missteps.  More backlash against Flock cameras, mostly from people who have something to hide.   And, a major university thinks the answer to snowflake Gen Z angst is babying them MORE. Wisconsin's Democrat establishment has only itself to blame for being stuck with a Marxist nitwit like Frranny Hong.  Even the Washington Post and Bernie Sanders are running away from her.  And, the University of Michigan goes the exact wrong way in dealing with the emotional fragility of freshmen.  They want to coddle them even more by hiding letter grades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is this even possible; Richard Nixon is cool again.  Mark explains why the Nixon revisionism is dead wrong.  President Trump's endorsements have been golden in Wisconsin GOP primaries and another test will be the northern Wisconsin congressional race.   And, while Milwaukee is rolling over and accepting those dedicated bike lanes that take away street parking, there's a backlash against them from a place you wouldn't expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Milwaukee DJ facing molestation charges outed himself by confessing to his therapist.  Tony Evers campaigns for one Dem candidate for Governor while Ilhan Omar campaigns for the other.  The fact that Dem voters listen to Omar and blow off Evers tells you haw radicalized the party now is.  And, a new study proves school choice students do way better than those in public schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandela Barnes has been a top Wisconsin Democrat for years, so how come the media waits until now to allege he mistreats women?  Hong goes on Fox News and proves she's not ready for prime time.  Milwaukee's corrupt former City Attorney faces prison time.......and does "Brittani" Rodgers exist?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Marquette Law poll shows Marxist Francesca Hong with a massive lead in the Democrat Governor primary.  Is Wisconsin only months away from radicalizing itself?  Hong's challengers flame out with barely a whimper.  And, it's taken 20 years but Mark gets to say "I Told You So" about a major Milwaukee initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Fauci may not be talking but Mark sure is as he analyzes the now-exposed Covid czar's lies.   A 99-year old Milwaukee woman waits three hours for a cop and ambulance after a home invader attacks her.  And the "other four" Dem candidates for Governor chicken out and refuse to attack Marxist Franny Hong in the only debate for GovernorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrat governor frontrunner Francesca Hong calls a police shooting an execution as Madison's left melts down.  No body cams because they don't want them and no weekend events because they can't stand up to their side's goons.  In the meantime, the fired Milwaukee convention center boss defends his alleged butt-grabbing and use of tax money for campaign contributions.  And the Democrats snub Iowa and New Hampshire and make South Carolina their first 2028 presidential primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year-round Daylight Savings Time proposal appears dead because the northern states don't want darkness on winter mornings.   A Milwaukee County judge goes lenient on an 18-year old drunk hit-and-run driver and a central American nation falls in love with its hardline right wing government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark analyzes Governor Tony Evers' efforts to force out all the Wisconsin Democrat Governor candidates other than his chosen one, David Crowley?   The Democrats refuse to fight their Marxists on ideology; instead just use brutish power politics like Evers' ramrodding of Crowley.   And, if it wasn't to cheat, why DID China want all our voter records?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The left is is silent as Canada belches wildfire pollution into the United States, Dem candidates for Governor rip on inept Sara Rodriguez but won't touch frontrunners Marxist Hong or Scandal Barnes.   And a look at another case of injustice from Waukesha County where a hit and run killer has been free on bail for a year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Democrat US Senator from Michigan says her party can't win elections if we require Voter ID and citizenship proof from voters.   Iran hits Kuwait and Bahrain but have you noticed who they're NOT bombing?   And a Wisconsin community whose economy might be saved by a data center might reject it anyway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most MAGA people handle adversity with a smile on their faces but today's radicals are perpetually enraged; there's a reason for this.  Mark analyzes Lindsay Graham and why his version of Republicanism is as essential as America First.  And, the Brewers head into the All Star break with major concerns over the health of their pitchers; are they already burned out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrat attempt to stop Governor frontrunner Francesca Hong is on as Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley drops out and endorses the choice of the party bosses: Sara Rodriguez.  Tony Evers foists two more lefty judges on Waukesha County.  And Milwaukee's Mayor finally states his positioning on tearing down the city's only downtown freeway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He absolutely deserves it, but the new allegations against Maine Marxist Graham Platner are a "hit" by Democrat bosses.  Wisconsin Governor frontrunner Francesca Hong is now targeted with a similar hit by Dem bosses here.   And, a look at the Republicans running for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State in next month's election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro becomes the first prominent Democrat to take on the Marxists who want to take over his party.  Will others follow, or will they continue to roll over to the radicals?  Tesla sales popped big last quarter; has the electric vehicle boom re-ignited?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the July 4 weekend edition, Mark bluntly assesses the grave threat America faces at 250 from modern Marxists who hate our country and its freedoms.   And, how many people actually know what the Declaration of Independence says?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrowhead's school board President arrogantly defies a lawsuit threat over the district's obnoxious censorship of a student's religious graduation comment.  Mark discusses the Supreme Court's ruling that anybody born in the US is a citizen of the US.  And more Marxist idiocy in Milwaukee as the city holds up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fascinating case of the WNBA's visceral hatred of its first real superstar Caitlin Clark.  Should SNAP benefits be used to pay for non-nutritional crap like soft drinks?  And American tourists swelter in France where air conditioning is considered moral evil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark analyzes a local high school's refusal to allow a student to cite a Bible verse at graduation.  Trump goes to the mat on the right issue: election reform that would require Voter ID.  And....it's Cubs weekend in Milwaukee with both teams coming in hot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mainstream Democrats roll over to the Marxists; therefore it's becoming a Marxist party.  Why the Electoral College is vital to America remaining a nation of states and a big roundtable on the future of the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obama's latest finger salute to America: trashing the country on the eve of our 250th birthday and putting up a butt ugly library.  The Bucks decided what to get in exchange for Giannis and a bad local judge on his way out the door gives a pass to a blasted drunk driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leftists have dropped climate change as their evil existential threat and have moved on to AI.  There's a lot of money in treating autism but not much in finding out what's causing it.  And, another local suburb with a death wish pursues "affordable housing."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The depth of the failed to plot to attack the White House UFC event shows the deep threat currently posed by leftist hate.  JD Vance descends into leftist loony bin with an appearance on The View.  And Summerfest is back with Garth Brooks batting leadoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At their convention Wisconsin Democrats say who they want as their candidate for Governor and it is definitely NOT Mandela Barnes.  Also, did Trump end the Iran War prematurely and Mark discusses The Miz Game AND the beginning of the Brewers Cooper Pratt era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains why the end of the Iran War ceasefire was inevitable.  The SpaceX IPO launches Friday and Mark discusses why the company could be the most impactful business in the history of the world.  And, why many parents actually WANT their kids to be diagnosed autistic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US taxpayers may pay for SNAP but the courts block President Trump from investigating fraud.  The track meet murderer's sentence produces outrage from the supporters of the killer AND the victim.  And, the Brewers plan to put in high end seating behind home plate and charge a LOT for it; sorry, Front Row Amy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the real reason for President Trump's blowup on Meet The Press: the media refusal to examine any election irregularities like the developing loss Spencer Pratt is facing in LA's slow motion ballot "count."  Will AI really cost jobs....or not?  And, Kimi Antonelli (who??) may become the greatest racecar driver of all timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quality of Democrat candidates is crashing from the Nazi in Maine to the deadbeats in Wisconsin to the terrorist in New Jersey. Is there a Covid vaccine link to cancer?  And the incredible scam of phony autism diagnoses and billings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise, surprise!  Marxist Governor candidate Francesca Hong is a deadbeat.  The AI revolution is here as Mark analyzes the likely collapse of many software companies and the emergence of giant corporations most haven't heard of.  And, Mark's take on the LA mayor and California Governor elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fastest improving schools in America are in New Orleans; Mark explains why.  Also, a focus on the downside of the new weight loss drugs and how they are turning fat people into frail, tired weaklings.   And, Nobody Beats The Miz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the Gen Z/Baby Boomer war ignited by Mr. Wonderful's claim that young people waste money on $28 lunches and Starbucks runs.  Also, Jill Biden now claims she was horrified by Joe's debate performance and a Milwaukee man who keeps recklessly fleeing from police gets coddled by a bad Waukesha County judge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's why property taxes are so high: Wisconsin schools keep hiring while enrollment keeps dropping.  A new poll says most Wisconsinites supported the tax relief/school funding deal killed by Democrats.  And Ferrari proves it can make a really ugly car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the new and huge gender gap: way more women than men are getting college degrees.  Mark analyzes it in a special Memorial Day podcast that also focuses on the proper place for  Christianity  in American government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While there is a growing rebellion against AI and what it represents, any attempt to stop it is certain to be futile.   More leftist folly:  Dane County buys land for $14 million and proceeds to give it away for free.   And, Wisconsin's schools are among the slowest to recover from the crash in achievement post-Covid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major Milwaukee official is about to be fired after a downward spiral that started with an alleged butt-grab.  The Nikki Minaj MAGA-turn seems real and the most anti-Trump Republican member of Congress gets thrown out by his own GOP voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Wisconsin Republicans get over their differences to unite behind Tom Tiffany?   A Waukesha judge who goes lenient on a teenage drunk driver who maimed a woman gets a chance to redeem himself.   And, that border Biden claimed couldn't be closed has been slammed shut by Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man free on bail for third offense OWI crashes into two cars while smoking crack.   Another Democrat faces criminal charges for a relationship with a woman (but for once it's not a Chinese spy) and Democrats kill the Evers/GOP deal because they don't want to provide ANY tax relief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Case Of The Big-Mouthed Clerk: Alex Murdaugh gets a new trial in South Carolina.  Trump goes to China in a negotiation in which both sides believe they have leverage.   And, Wauwatosa wants to build a new City Hall as expensive as an oceanfront mansionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Wisconsin, Evers and the GOP cut a deal for tax relief and big hikes in school spending, but will the Governor get Democrats to vote for it?   A side by side comparison of the accelerating decline of Democrat-run states while Republican-governed states are thriving.  And Mark suggests Gen Z is flocking to Church because religious internet "influencers" are making compelling cases on the "why," not just the "what."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark contends war with Iran has always been inevitable and Trump is the first President with the guts and moral strength to address it.   Also, more on fascinating trend of Gen Z returning to Catholic Mass and thoughts on the passing of the ever-fascinating Ted Turner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark opens with a remarkable quote this week that puts President Trump and the American experience into perspective.   In the meantime, Tucker Carlson tries to explain this sudden anti-Trump turn and Harley Davidson's new CEO tries to undo the damage done by his predecessor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 begins with analysis of podcasters willing to sell out beliefs for clicks, how the Left helped kill Spirit and a lefty loudmouth tries to parlay his Trump death wish into the Governor's officeMark discusses the case of a local judge who retaliates against a defendant who gave him a bad online review, a northern Wisconsin tribe stops people from fishing on lakes and guess what dopey idea is back: running a train between Madison and Milwaukee at taxpayer expenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new "mini-podcast" Mark addresses phony conservative influencers who abandon earlier positions for "clicks."  And, the Democrats who used to rail against gerrymandering are now its biggest practitioners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's too much going on not to podcast so here's a special interim update.  The Mark Belling Podcast returns for its second season May 1 but here's a special set of hot takesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data overwhelmingly shows schools improve when cellphones are banned (why aren't all schools doing it?) Is the demise of a legendary Fox Valley radio station an ominous harbinger?  Two very different local land use battles: a treatment center in the suburbs and a nightclub in downtown Milwaukee.  Plus, our weekly football preview, and a wrap on Paul's producing and the 2025 podcast season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.