Rudy Giuliani is adding to his collection of mugshots. The former Trump attorney went through processing Monday in the criminal case regarding alleged efforts to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss. He and several other Trump supporters and employees are accused of submitting the names of fake electors to Congress. Giuliani posted bond of $10,000 cash. Fox is backtracking on the editing of a Trump interview that first aired last week. Fox cut out Trump saying he may not declassify federal fil...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 58 min
It’s unlikely Trump will win in California, but it’s where the tech bro money is located. That’s why, just days after becoming a convicted felon, Trump swung through the Golden State. With a Thursday fundraiser in San Francisco, an event Friday in Beverly Hills, a Newport Beach luncheon Saturday and another fundraiser in Las Vegas, Trump was expected to raise more than $25 million for his campaign committee. Today, he gets to meet a parole officer for an interview via Zoom. Courtney brings True ...
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Despite the threat of prison time should he be convicted on weapons charges, President Biden reiterated yesterday that he will not be pardoning his son Hunter. The president says he will accept the outcome of Hunter Biden’s trial, whatever it may be. We will talk about it with political analyst and journalist Michael Shure. Bring on the wild world of Florida. It’s time once again to get a little crazy with Friday Fabulous Florida! Michael Snyder will scooch down his rainbow right into the studio...
Jun 07, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Trump’s election subversion case in Georgia is on hold thanks to a Georgia appeals court. The court wants a panel of judges to decide whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified before the case moves forward. It’s a victory for Trump as he tries to push his legal issues past the date of the presidential election. Donald Trump is a felon, he no longer has the right to carry a gun in the state of New York. The New York City police department is revoking Trump’s licen...
Jun 06, 2024•2 hr
Trump is acting out following his felony conviction. In addition to threatening political enemies with jail, he once again denied ever having met writer E. Jean Carol, for whom a judge found Trump liable in her sexual assault. Carol’s lawyer says it could open the door to another defamation case. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will stop in to discuss that and more. Belinda Waymouth joins for “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” She’ll look at Panama’s plan to evacuate the first...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 5 min
The Proud Boys are crawling back out to rebuild on the back of the Trump campaign. With some of their high-ranking members in prison due to their actions on January 6th, some members of the group say they’re ready to act as a physical force for Trump so he can regain power and pardon those that were convicted. We’ll also talk about Trump’s slipping poll numbers post felony conviction. Pulitzer prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston joins. Plus, Jefferson Graham will...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 57 min
It seems Trump’s new felon status is affecting the way people view him. The post verdict weekend includes major poll setbacks. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden heads to court. True Crime Corner with Courtney and special guest Sheila centers on the Karen Read case. We’ll start off the second hour with a look at the movies. Author Scott Ryan is out with a new book called “Last Decade of Cinema.” Karen Dawn, of Dawn Watch, will share her perspective on the treatment of animals. The Mark Thompson Show 6/3/24...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 4 min
After the jury in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial in New York came back with guilty verdicts for all 34 felony counts against him, reaction was swift and very different. House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a shameful day in American history echoing other Republicans. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Democratic chair of the Senate judiciary courts subcommittee, said “It’s only in honest courtrooms that the former president has been unable to lie and bully his way out of trouble.” Former ...
May 31, 2024•2 hr 14 min
There are four specific pieces of testimony that jurors In Trump‘s criminal hush money trial are requesting to rehear. They involve interactions between David Pecker and Donald Trump. What does that man in regards to their focus? What does the length of deliberation signify? We’ll ask former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz for his legal analysis.
May 30, 2024•2 hr
America is on verdict watch. The jury in Trump’s hush money trial in New York handed a whopper of a case. The panel, comprised of seven men and five women beginning deliberation today after instructions from the judge. SCOTUS judge Samuel Alito will NOT recuse himself from sensitive cases involving Presidential immunity and J6. Even though his wife’s personal outspokenness is remarked on by neighbors and friends flags flown at his home and fights with neighbors clearly reflect an intense bias (o...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 57 min
A jaw dropping entry fee to attend a Trump event! Bay Area tech big wigs step in to help Trump sweep up Silicon Valley cash. Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston will be on the show to discuss this, the end of the Trump trial, Trump’s Memorial Day message and more. Jefferson Graham will stop in to take a look at Google‘s struggles with AI. The Mark Thompson Show 5/28/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Pa...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Since he didn’t have to be in court yesterday, Donald Trump got in a little golfing at his course in New Jersey and then went to a park in the Bronx for a rally. Thousands of people showed up, but not all of them were Trump supporters. There was some pushing and shoving between people with different ideas and reportedly, a smell of pot in the air. President Biden is way ahead in recent polls of voters in both New York and New Jersey. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be in to b...
May 24, 2024•2 hr 23 min
Nikki Haley has come crawling back to the dais of Donald Trump. After nearly a year telling America, Trump would be bad for the country, she now is putting her party over her country and supporting him. Scarlett Johansson is pretty upset. Open AI came to her twice asking if they could use her voice as part of there AI chatbot. Both times she said no. They found a voice actress who sounds an awful lot like her. Is that ethical? Voice actor Terri Apple will be on the show to discuss. The Mark Thom...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was asked this week about Supreme Court Justice Alito having an upside-down US flag at his house. The longtime symbol of distress has been co-opted by the “Stop the Steal” activists pushing the idea that President Biden somehow stole an election despite no evidence to back it up. McConnell had words for a few Republicans who have criticized the move. He said,“ We need to leave the Supreme Court alone.” We will talk to presidential historian and political an...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 55 min
From trying to direct Judge Juan Merchan on how to handle objections to staring the judge down, Donald Trump’s only witness is causing chaos in the courtroom. Robert Costello’s conduct caused the judge to clear the courtroom so he could tell Costello his actions were contemptuous and if it continued he’d be removed from the stand and have his testimony stricken. David Cay Johnston will be in to discuss. Jefferson Graham is fresh off the plane from Euope. He’ll be in yo share some photos and some...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 58 min
The spectacle of a former U.S. president on trial for allegedly falsifying financial records in an effort to pay off a porn star and influence an election continues today. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen is expected to finish testifying. The defense doesn’t have many witnesses to call so closing arguments may not be far off. An article in the New York Times suggests prosecutors have law and precedent on their side. A mysterious helicopter crash in a foggy forest killed the President of Iran...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 53 min
According to a New York Times report, an upside down American flag flapped in the breeze over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house in 2021. The symbol historically means distress, but was co-opted by “Stop the Steal “activists who claimed the 2020 presidential election was not valid. Justices are supposed to avoid the appearance of any bias, but the flag was present as Justice Alito considered cases regarding the election. He claims his wife put the flag up in response to a neighbor’s offe...
May 17, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Lara Trump sat down with Sean Hannity and discussed the two upcoming presidential debates. Both were agreed to by President Biden and Donald Trump. Still, Lara Trump says her father-in-law “called their bluff” by signing on to the debates. Neither event has happened yet, but she says the debates are “rigged so heavily in Joe Biden’s favor - but everything always is.” Someone grab the tiny violin. 🎻 The Trump trial continues and we have former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney David Kat...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Is Rudy Giuliani hiding out to avoid being served with an indictment notice? Arizona prosecutors have tried for weeks to find Giuliani to no avail. The building staff at his residence is refusing any deliveries of documents and Giuliani is not responding to any communications. The indictment is connected to the plot to overturn the 2020 Arizona election results. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will share his thoughts. Belinda Waymouth is back with “It’s the Planet, Stu...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Michael Cohen continues his testimony in the Trump criminal hush money trial. While Cohen connected all the dots prosecutors have made with multiple witnesses thus far, Trump feigned disinterest and mostly sat with his eyes closed avoiding eye contact. Today, the defense gets to cross examine Cohen. It’s the perfect day to check in with Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston. We’ll get his thoughts on the trial and on Trump‘s tax trouble with a high-rise in...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Explosive testimony from former Trump lawyer and so called “fixer” Michael Cohen in the criminal hush money case. Prosecutors are trying to connect Trump to the $130k payment Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet ahead the 2016 election. Gather round the Internet for True Crime Corner. Courtney spins a tale you won’t believe! The Mark Thompson Show 5/13/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/...
May 13, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Donald Trump reportedly has his hand out to fossil fuel CEOs. He wants top oil and gas executives to fork over $1 billion for his campaign. In exchange: a promise that if he is elected, he will undo many of President Biden’s green energy policies. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be in to talk about that and so much more. Albert has really outdone himself with today’s Friday Fabulous Florida offerings. He says the temperatures are heating up and things are getting crazy in the...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 17 min
Stormy Daniel’s wrapped up her 6 hours of testimony at the Trump hush money trial today. She talked about fearing for her safety and ominous posts Trump made on his Truth Social website that she found threatening. When Trump’s lawyers pressed her on the social media comments she made, she said she was defending herself and never said anything negative about him until he said something negative about her. It got loud on the House floor! Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was booed af...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Stormy spilled it all in court…from giving Trump a naughty spanking with a rolled up magazine to Trump pressuring her for sex in exchange for an appearance on “The Apprentice.” Across the courtroom, Trump looked mighty uncomfortable, shifting in his seat, making head movements and swearing. The judge had to ask his lawyers to make him stop. In the documents case, judge Eileen Cannon, whom Trump appointed, is indefinitely putting the proceedings on hold. We’ll talk about this all with political a...
May 08, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who allegedly had an affair with former President Donald Trump, takes the stand in his trial, offering gripping testimony that sheds light on their relationship and the events surrounding it. Daniels recounts details of their alleged affair, including intimate encounters and hush money payments made to her to keep silent about it. Her testimony provides a firsthand account of a scandal that has long shadowed Trump's presidency, adding a dramatic twist to the l...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 57 min
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not giving up on the possibility of becoming Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. She appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation over the weekend and it wasn’t pretty. She once again talked about having to shoot her puppy whom she insisted was a dangerous animal. She was also called out for untrue stories that she says are now being edited out of her new book. The criminal hush money Trump trial is back in session today. We’ll be following all of the details that em...
May 06, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Prosecutors played another one of the secretly recorded phone calls made by former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen. Trump could be heard saying, “It’s so false what they’re saying. It’s such bullshit.” Cohen talks to Trump about opening up a company for the transfer of information regarding David Pecker and says he spoke to Allen Weisselberg about how to set up the financing. Journalist and political analyst Michael Shure will join us to discuss that and more. Friday Fabulous Florida brings...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Former President Trump, on a one day break from his criminal trial, stirred familiar controversy by refusing to commit to accepting the outcome of the upcoming election against President Joe Biden and expressing a willingness to contest results if he deems the process unfair. Campaigning in Wisconsin and Michigan, Trump projected a strongman image, promising drastic measures like mass deportations and crackdowns on perceived threats, while capitalizing on unrest to rally support. Former federal ...
May 02, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Time Magazine took a deep dive into Trump‘s feelings on several issues. The former president discussed using the National Guard to assist in mass deportations of undocumented immigrants should he be elected. He floated the possibility of pardoning January 6th participants as well as the possibility of weaponizing the Department of Justice. He once again brought up the potential of an unfair election should he lose and regarding the use of violence, Time says Trump “did not dismiss the possibilit...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 57 min
It’s back to court for Donald Trump. Today, a banker that prosecutors say opened accounts used in the Stormy Daniels payoff will take the stand. The jury is hearing about email exchanges, business transactions and bank accounts as prosecutors build their case. There’s an old saying that no publicity is bad publicity, but some political analysts say Trump’s legal troubles may actually be hurting his campaign. Pulitzer prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston will join ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 55 min
