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The Mark Thompson Show

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The Mark Thompson Show 2:30pm ET Live on YouTubePatreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: www.themarkthompsonshow.com The Mark Thompson Show has an official... more

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"Pete Hegseth wants a manly military. And he really, really wants you to know how badly he wants a manly military. In his 2024 book, The War on Warriors, Hegseth worried that the military risked becoming “effeminate, and apologetic”; he insisted that... more

Todd Blanche is getting grilled today as he faces what could be the toughest test of his confirmation process to become Attorney General. Senators are expected to press him on the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, allegation... more

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"President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz after ​Tehran claimed it had closed the vital waterway.

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Freudenberg
Veteran activist and CUNY scholar, author of Fighting for New York
City University of New York
Episode: Trump Shows NATO Just How Chaotic and Unpredictable He Can Be (7/9/26)
Jared Yates Sexton
Political analyst and author
Author of The Midnight Kingdom
Episode: Scott Jennings Raises Eyebrows After Claiming He Spoke With Mitch McConnell by Phone (7/8/26)
Sean McBarrity
Co-chair of Michiganders for Money Out of Politics
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics
Episode: Scott Jennings Raises Eyebrows After Claiming He Spoke With Mitch McConnell by Phone (7/8/26)
Danny Wright
Radio host, The River (97.7)
Episode: Trump Peddling $25,000 Firework Show Tickets 7/3/26
Sky Perryman
CEO of Democracy Forward, legal advocate focusing on voting rights and civil rights
Democracy Forward
Episode: Supreme Court Drops the Gavel on Trump 6/29/26
Dr. John Gardner
Johns Hopkins professor, Princeton PhD, psychologist and author
Johns Hopkins University; Princeton University
Episode: Trump’s Middle East Gamble Backfires as Allies Abandon Him: “We Lost All Trust” 6/25/26
JR Jackson
Commentator from TYT
The Young Turks
Episode: Trump Takes Victory Lap on Iran Deal — But Even Republicans Want Details 6/16/26
Laura Spivak
Activist, Indivisible participant
Indivisible; Hagerstown Rapid Response
Episode: Enough Is Enough? Republicans Break With Trump Over Iran War 6/4/26
Ethan Westaluk
Activist and organizer
Ethan4MD
Episode: Enough Is Enough? Republicans Break With Trump Over Iran War 6/4/26

Hosts

Mark Thompson
Host of The Mark Thompson Show; central moderator and political commentator
Mo Kelly
Co-host and commentator; on-air political and media analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Don’t Bother

    Another grifter on the left. Soooo many ads make this podcast unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Major Troubles
    United States4 months ago
  • 1/05/26

    Great show! Appreciated Sarah’s time and insight! Thank’s Mark and crew!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sher Friedman
    United States6 months ago
  • It’s too Harrison Bergeron!

    This review program seems to have fits for long reviews, so I invite the reader to look up “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut.

    What ruins this podcast is the constant and sudden advertisements that interrupt the flow of discussion without warning, causing a state of distraction.

    I don’t want to listen to podcasts governed by the Handicapper General. That’s a “Harrison Bergeron” reference.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Angus MacFrankenstein
    United States7 months ago
  • Good info, annoying audio

    First, Sarah Kendzior is a national treasure and I always make it a point to listen to her segments! She deserves all the apologies from the big-deal pundits who treated her and her podcast like histrionic little girls.

    Regarding the audio: is it too much to ask that ads be timed at the end of a person’s sentence? I notice this phenomenon more and more in different shows, so this seems to be a generally accepted poor production value now, much to the detriment of show quality. The frequent scre... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LeighInNJ
    United States7 months ago
  • Very Entertaining

    The Mark Thompson show is very entertaining, and it informs while making the scary part of the news less of a pain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan Livingston Oriole
    United Statesa year ago

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Supreme Court Delivers One of Trump’s Biggest Legal Victories Yet, David Cay Johnston Joins 6/30/26
Q: What is the most significant takeaway from the birthright citizenship decision according to you?
The key takeaway is that the Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order approach, which preserves the constitutional guarantee and limits the scope of executive overreach in this area.
Graham Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegations as Supporters Call for Him to End Campaign (7/7/26)
Q: What is the dominant concern about the Maine Senate candidate?
Allegations of sexual assault and related misconduct have triggered calls from top Democrats to withdraw support, highlighting tensions between moral standards and political strategy.
Trump’s Iran Deal Trouble: Conservatives Who Backed War Now Push Back 6/17/26
Q: What is your view on the credibility of the Iran deal as presented by Trump at the G7?
The panelists express deep skepticism about the deal's enforceability and verifiability, arguing that its non-binding nature and reliance on future actions make it unstable and likely to fail, especially given Iran's track record on compliance.
Trump’s Middle East Gamble Backfires as Allies Abandon Him: “We Lost All Trust” 6/25/26
Q: What is the status of the immigration and asylum rulings from the Supreme Court discussed in this episode?
The panel explains the Court's 6-3 ruling ending certain asylum protections for Haitians, Syrians, and Venezuelans under temporary protected status, with potential wide-ranging disruptions and a shift in border policy.
“Grave Error in Judgement” Bill Gates Regrets Having Anything to do With Epstein 6/11/26
Q: How might the Epstein files be handled by lawmakers and the White House, and what does transparency look like in this context?
Katz described a push-pull around transparency, with some urging full release of files while others fear political fallout; the discussion noted that transparency might come through inevitable Congressional pressure rather than voluntary disclosure.

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What is The Mark Thompson Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, opinion-forward political current-events show featuring a rotating panel of hosts and guests who unpack U.S. politics, governance, and media narratives. Episodes mix legal and constitutional angles with media critique, foreign policy touchpoints, and cultural commentary, often weaving sponsor reads and live audience interaction into dense, fast-paced discussions. Notable throughlines include accountability and corruption discourse, a readiness to challenge mainstream narratives, and a format that blends punditry with occasional expert interviews. The show stands out for its energetic, unapologetic style, guest diversity across law, history, and journalism, and a strong emphasis on timely political controversy and accountability. Po... more

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4. Danny Wright
5. Sky Perryman
6. Dr. John Gardner
7. JR Jackson
8. Laura Spivak

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