2 JUL 2024 · Despite calls to step aside following his concerning state at the presidential debate, President Joe Biden is standing firm that he will continue his campaign. How will Democrats move forward? Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist David Cay Johnston shares his thoughts on that and more.  What does the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling really mean? Former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney David Katz breaks it down.  Jefferson Graham is talking tech.  Emmy-award winning investigative reporter Heidi Siegmund Cuda will stop by. She has an investigative show on disinformation and Russian active measures. You can find RADICALIZED Truth Survives on YouTube.  Check out her great work at her website bettedangerous.com  The Mark Thompson Show  7/2/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #Presidentialimmunity #PresidentBiden #DavidCayJohnston #StepAside #Politics #Political #LegalAnalysis #DavidKatz  #JeffersonGraham #Technology #InvestigativeReporting #HeidiSiegmundCuda

1 JUL 2024 · Since President Biden’s fragile looking appearance at the first presidential debate last week, there has been much discussion about whether he should stay at the top of the ticket or step aside. On all the Sunday new shows, Democrats rallied in support of the president, but he may not be able to shake calls for a different candidate.  Cenk Uygur, political commentator and co-creator of The Young Turks network will share his thoughts.  Political analyst Gary Dietrich will slide into his new Monday time slot to talk politics.  Turning to music and pop culture, author David Junk will lay out some details about his new book Rocking the Kremlin.  Sharing our love of animals, we turn to Karen Dawn with Dawn Watch.  The Mark Thompson Show  7/1/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #cenk #cenkuygur #biden #election #PresidentBiden #PresidentialDebate #Trump #TrumpsLies #Politics #Political #TopOfTicket #StepAside #TYT #GaryDietrich #PoliticalAnalysis #PopCulture #RockTheKremlin #DavidJunk #Animals #DawnWatch

28 JUN 2024 · Former President Trump didn’t have to do very much during the debate other than spout the same lies he’s been spouting, and then lean back and let President Biden make the case that many people have been arguing – that he is too old to serve as president. It didn’t matter that President Biden had a better command of issues, the fact that he looked and sounded ancient and couldn’t convey those thoughts effectively is what people will take away. ABCs Terry Moran said President Biden needed to show strength and vigor but did not come across as having either. Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on various news broadcasts after the debate asking people to look at President Biden’s record in office and not base their vote on a single 90 minute debate. Elex Michaelson, FOX 11 News anchor and host of the political talk show The Issue Is, will join us to break it down. After the stress of that debate, we may need a little bit of levity. Friday Fabulous Florida never disappoints. Culture Blaster Michael Snyder will wrap up the show with look at movies and streaming options for the weekend ahead.

27 JUN 2024 · Trump advisors are narrowing down the debate topics that they think Trump can have the most success with. Are they the three issues voters care about the most? We’ll see if this strategy pays off. From leaks on big rulings to a head scratching decision on public corruption…former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz will weigh in on the Supreme Court.

26 JUN 2024 · President Biden and his opponent Donald Trump are gearing up for the CNN debate tomorrow night in Atlanta. While President Biden Is engaged in debate practice with his lawyer acting as Trump, Trump is spending more time on the golf course. This one could come down to who is more prepared. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will be on the show to talk about it all. We turn our attention to the planet. Eco journalist Belinda Waymouth takes a look at what we’re doing right and what we could do better in “ It’s the Planet, Stupid!”

25 JUN 2024 · Taking a page out of the Trump How to Steal an Election handbook, Congressman Bob Good, of Virginia, is going to try to stop the certification of votes in his district’s largest city. Good, who is also the chair of the House Freedom Caucus says he has a lack of confidence in the election results. Good is behind by 344 votes and is blaming RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) for backing his opponent.  He’s not the only candidate that is pulling a play from the Trump book. Arizona’s Kari Lake also refused to believe that she lost. Is this the new normal? We welcome the brilliant Gil Gross to the show to discuss this and more. Legalizing marijuana was supposed to bring a lot of money into California coffers, provide jobs for people and create a new industry. It doesn’t seem to be going as hoped. We’ll talk to Ngaio Bealum, comedian, writer and former publisher of West Coast Cannabis Magazine to see what he thinks.  The Mark Thompson Show  6/25/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #Trump #Elections #GilGross #NgaioBealum #Marijuana #Politics #Political

24 JUN 2024 · Trump’s running mate has been chosen, but that person doesn’t know it yet. The question his campaign is wrestling with now – when to make the announcement. Should it be done before or after Trump‘s sentencing hearing for his 34 felony counts in New York? True Crime Corner with Courtney will center on the McDonald’s Monopoly Scam.  Hal Rudnick cohosts! The Mark Thompson Show  6/24/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal.   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

21 JUN 2024 · Comedian, actor and writer Hal Rudnick cohosts. Banking heir Timothy Mellon poured $50 million into to a pro-Donald Trump super PAC last month. The donation came right after Trump’s felony hush money trial convictions. The money is now with the Make America Great Again Inc., PAC and will likely be used on a nationwide advertising campaign next month. Is Trump setting the stage for a potential win by President Biden in the upcoming debate? Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure has some ideas about why Trump is suddenly calling President Biden, a formidable opponent. Summertime in Florida is always just a little bit crazier. That gives a bit of a seasonal edge to Friday Fabulous Florida. The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, will be in to celebrate pop culture. He’ll look at what’s worthy of streaming, review the latest movie releases, and if we’re lucky, throw down some sports.

20 JUN 2024 · Wasn’t there something about the separation of church and state? Someone needs to tell officials in Louisiana that mandating all schools put up the 10 Commandments could be considered unconstitutional. We’ll ask former federal prosecutor - now defense attorney David Katz for his legal analysis. Most of us have known for a long time that Fox News isn’t trustworthy, but Donald Trump is just catching on and as is typical, he’s lashing out against the network.

19 JUN 2024 · The gag order in Trump‘s hush money case will stay in place. It requires Trump not make any public statements about witnesses in the case, jurors, prosecutors, court staff or members of their families. New York’s high court would not hear Trump’s appeal on the gag order. The penalty phase is expected to begin July 11th. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will be in to talk about that, and he’ll take a look at San Francisco politics as well Beloved Bay Area sports icon Willie Mays died at the age of 93. We’ll talk to former KGO Sports Director Rich Walcoff about Mays’ impact on baseball and on the Bay Area. Nikki Medoro will join to take part in Stories from the Sy.