Immediately, the energy of the 2024 presidential race took on a different feel when Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in. Money and volunteers rolled in rapidly, frightening GOP leaders. Right away, attacks began from Trump posting on social media that it wasn’t fair that he spent money campaigning against President Biden, to Republicans raising issues over the Biden/Harris campaign funding to articles of impeachment filed against Harris. Republicans are throwing everything they can at Harris...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 3 min
GOP plans to go after Harris hard. We share the plan as it sits now. While the Democratic National Convention is still weeks away, it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris has now secured the support of many more delegates than she needs to clinch the 2024 Democratic nomination for president. Add to that the swell of campaign contributions and a rush of campaign volunteers and the Harris for President campaign Is already moving at full steam. Pultzer Prize winning investigative journalist an...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 53 min
President Biden says he will finish out his term and withdraw from the race to continue on as president. Moments after he withdrew his candidacy, he endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Was it the right move? Is Harris all but assured to be the Democratic nominee? In the first hour we’ll discuss it with CBS television and iHeart Radio Political Analyst Gary Dietrich. Hour 2 brings former KGO talk show host and longtime broadcaster Gil Gross to the show to talk political strategy. Plus, Mo...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 57 min
“People see the walls closing in,” that’s what one senior Democrat told CNN. The network is reporting that more than two dozen sources familiar with life inside the West Wing say there is widespread acceptance that President Biden remaining in the race is untenable. Trump took the stage last night at the RNC and while his speech was supposed to be unifying, he slipped back into his dividing rhetoric, talking about stolen elections and badmouthing President Biden. It was not a speech to bring the...
Jul 19, 2024•2 hr 16 min
With a chorus of Democrats suggesting President Biden withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Harris is thought to be the next logical choice. New polling shows she may have an issue in swing states and she wasn't among the four potential candidates who performed best in a survey of voters. Our favorite Britisher Anthony Davis, journalist, host of Five Minute News and host on the Meidas Touch “The Weekend Show” will help break it down. Former federal prosecutor and now defense a...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Day two of the Republican National Convention was an attempt at party unity. Former Trump rivals Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswami all stood on stage in front of Trump in his decorated box seating area and bowed down. Where there was once criticism about Trump’s age and attitude now there is loyalty and support. Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann will stop by the show to discuss the RNC events and more. “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” brings eco journalist Belinda ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 59 min
The Republican National Convention is in full swing. Anti-trans and anti-immigrant messages filled the convention center on Day 1. Cheers for a bandaged Trump standing beside his new running mate JD Vance wrapped up the day’s schedule. The selection of Vance indicates Trump is going maximum MAGA which could alienate moderate voters. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston will join us to share his thoughts. Former KGO talk show host Pat Thurston will stop by...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Organizers of the Republican National Convention this week say it will be bigger than ever. Trump is planning to rewrite his speech after gunfire at a rally struck him in the ear over the weekend. Following the shooting, Trump emerged with his fist high in the air in a show of strength. From January 6th to this latest violent act, is it a sign that politics has changed in America? Gary Dietrich, CBS television and iHeart Radio Political Analyst, will join us to discuss it. The Mark Thompson Show...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 57 min
The President’s press conference could have gone better. President Biden responded to a couple of questions about whether he was up to the job of being president in a strong and forceful way. He did, however mix up the names of his vice president, Kamala Harris, and his opponent, Donald Trump. This came after another moment where he misspoke at a NATO press event introducing President Vladimir Zelinski as President Putin. He quickly corrected himself and recognized the error. Normally, this migh...
Jul 13, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Sharing intelligence information with our key allies will likely stop if Trump gets back into the White House. Trump advisers told NATO allied countries that cutting back on intel sharing would be part of a bigger plan to scale back U.S. support and cooperation with NATO. Articles of Impeachment filed against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito may bring attention to alleged corruption. We welcome former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney David Katz to discuss it. Experts in design a...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 2 min
An investigation into the most corrupt Supreme Court Justice in history, Clarence Thomas, will finally happen if key legislators follow through.... Day 1 of the NATO Summit in Washington brought interesting comments from the top defense ministers of what Politico calls Europe’s most vulnerable countries. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania seem to be betting on Trump by echoing his stance about countries that don’t spend heavily on defense and in one case, likening NATO to a golf club membership. Mean...
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Monday was a pivotal day in President Biden’s effort to rally support for his campaign after his shaky debate performance led to questions about his cognitive health. President Biden seems to have cauterized the flow of democrats considering pulling their support as some prominent members of the party are now stepping forward to back him. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston will share his thoughts. From Samsung’s newest mobile phone offerings to a more c...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 6 min
It’s going to be an interesting week on Capitol Hill with a mad scramble underway. Democrats have little time to decide if they will circle the wagons around President Biden after his shaky performance at the debate or whether they will press him to withdraw from the race. President Biden appeared on ABC with George Stephanopolis Friday to reassure Americans that he is up to the job, but it may not have been enough. CBS television and iHeart Radio Political Analyst Gary Dietrich will stop by to ...
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 7 min
The next couple of days are being called Make-Or-Break time for President Biden. Tonight, he’ll sit down with George Stephanopolis to try to reassure voters that he is fine, despite his shakey debate performance. Meanwhile, some wealthy Democratic donors say they will no longer fund the Democratic Party until President Biden drops out of the race. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be along to discuss this predicament. It’s Friday Fabulous Florida time! We’ll check in on our fri...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 14 min
More House Democrats are calling for President Biden to step aside. A new poll shows there is one Democrat who may be able to beat Trump. Will they step up? Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will be in to discuss all of the options ahead for the Democrats. Singer, songwriter and now author Carol Connors will share details of her new book called Elvis, Rocky & Me. She has stories for days! Carol is the lead vocalist on the Teddy Bears' single, "To Know Him Is To Love ...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 8 min
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 inv...
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 2 min
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 ...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 4 min
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...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 2 min
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.
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 54 min
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 a...
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr 2 min
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 ref...
Jun 25, 2024•2 hr 1 min
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.patreo...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 53 min
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 i...
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr
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.
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 50 min
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 Wil...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 52 min
It’s easy to dismiss the fringe conservatives trying to drum up violence as just a bunch of crazies, but perhaps we should take it more seriously. More than once, Steve Bannon has used terms meant to stir up anger and violence, terms used in the lead up to the Civil War. Perhaps we should be paying closer attention and not brushing it off. Jefferson Graham is back from his travels and ready to talk about the latest developments at Apple. 3 Years in Pakistan: The Erik Audé Story The Mark Thompson...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Video is circulating of President Biden at a weekend fundraiser in LA. He looks like he’s waving to people in the audience along side former President Barack Obama. After about a minute of greeting the crowd, President Obama reaches out and gently touches President Biden on the arm before they walk off stage together. What followed was an edited version made to look like President Biden somehow needed help off the stage. It’s the latest video of President Biden edited in a deceptive manner and p...
Jun 17, 2024•2 hr 8 min
Just in time for his 78th birthday, Donald Trump gets the gift of support from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and the submission of the Republican Party. Now that they are falling in line, what does it mean for the election? No income tax? Trump put forth the idea of doing away with the U.S. income tax system and imposing a higher tariff on imported goods instead. What would that mean for trade? Journalist and political analyst Michael Shure will stop by to discuss it all. We’ll check in...
Jun 14, 2024•2 hr 12 min
It’s back to Capitol Hill for Donald Trump. He’s going to gather with Republicans reportedly to strategize about policies to put into place quickly should he find himself back in power. He’ll also meet with corporate executives. Former federal prosecutor - now defense attorney David Katz will join us as we consider some interesting pending legal cases.
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Wait! Isn’t the justice system rigged? Isn’t it a political weapon? That ship sank with the conviction of President Biden’s son Hunter for falsifying a gun questionnaire. Trump tries to sidestep reality as he reacts to the verdict. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will join us to discuss it We’ll take up the issue of the Electoral College and voting systems in the United States with Ari Berman, author of Minority Rule. If you’ve ever had questions about why this process...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 7 min
