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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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Its deadline day. Trump is giving Iran until 8pm Eastern to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He is threatening to blow up power infrastructure and bridges if they fail to do so. The markets are reacting and oil prices are once again rising as a result. S... more

On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump, who claims to be a Christian, posted a very unchristian like message for the world to see. The message makes him look look unstable, unthinking and very unpresidential. It’s bringing concerns about Trump’s mental healt... more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is forcing the Army’s top general out. It’s a move fueling new scrutiny over who is driving decisions inside the Pentagon. With no clear explanation for General Randy George’s early removal, critics are pointing to the ... more

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Trump was reportedly not pleased with her performance on his retribution tour. She will be replaced for now by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Trump’s National address centered on plans to get out of his Ir... more

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Recent Guests

Jack El-Hai
Author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist; contributor on the Nuremberg topic
Author/Journalist
Episode: Trump Boots Bondi in DOJ Shakeup—What Triggered It? Trump Speech Spooks Markets 4/2/26
Pia Dandia
Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida's 21st district
Candidate, Florida politics
Episode: Trump Will Be Represented By a Democrat as His Home Turf Turns Blue 3_25_26
Steven Hassan
Ph.D. in mental health, expert on undue influence and destructive cults
Freedom of Mind
Episode: Iran Pushes Back, Denying Trump’s “Very Good Talks” Ever Happened, David Cay Johnston Joins 3/24/26
Sarah Kenzior
Brilliant journalist and author with deep historical analysis
jurnalist/author
Episode: Trump Steps Back From Threat to Obliterate Iran_s Power Centers_ Gives 5 Day Reprieve 3_23_26
Trita Parsi
Iran expert, founder of the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: Trump Says U.S. May Go it Alone in Strait of Hormuz, David Cay Johnston Joins 3/17/26
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Pentagon Pressed by Reporters Over Hidden U.S. Troop Injuries in Iran War 3/11/26
Rahul Bhavar
AI technologist and expert featured in the tech discussion
Independent AI expert
Episode: Markets Rattling as Trump Faces Pressure to Wrap Up the Iran War 3/10/26
Skye Perryman
Executive director/lawyer focusing on democracy-forward litigation
Democracy Forward
Episode: As War Expands, Talk of Bringing Back the Draft is Resurfacing 3/9/26
Christopher Armitage
Founder of the Existentialist Republic, author of Toppling Tyrants
Existentialist Republic
Episode: FBI Interview Notes Released in Epstein Files Recount Claims Involving Trump 3/6/26

Hosts

Mark Thompson
Host of a daily news show engaging in political commentary and discussions on current events.
Kim McCallister
News maven on the show, engaging in discussions around political and social issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • 1/05/26

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sher Friedman
    United States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States10 months ago
  • Great show

    Great job of covering the Delay Defund Deny of the Trump Admin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wallabywonder
    United Statesa year ago

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Trump Boots Bondi in DOJ Shakeup—What Triggered It? Trump Speech Spooks Markets 4/2/26
Q: What is Katz-Adamus predicting for the birthright citizenship ruling?
Katz-Adamus predicts that the Court will likely uphold the Constitution and birthright citizenship with the possibility of nuanced interpretations, suggesting the decision could be 8-1 or 7-2 depending on how the moderates align with precedent and history.
Trump Boots Bondi in DOJ Shakeup—What Triggered It? Trump Speech Spooks Markets 4/2/26
Q: Where do you want to start with the discussion on birthright citizenship?
We start by outlining the legal framework of birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment, and the Supreme Court's previous interpretations, then explore how Trump has tried to pressure a ruling and what that might mean if the Court upholds or narrows birthright citizenship.
Even Republicans Say They’re Not Getting Answers From Trump About Troop Plans & Strategy 3/26/26
Q: What does the New Mexico Meta verdict indicate about the liability of social networks for youth addiction?
Katz explains that the verdict signals a growing willingness to hold platforms accountable for design choices that promote addictive use among teens, suggesting a possible trend toward broader regulatory risk and potential industry reform.
Gabbard Roasted on Iran Intel, Trump Briefings, and Role in Fulton Raid 3/18/26
Q: Should the Democrats be celebrating today given the Capitol Hill developments?
The host frames the situation as not about celebration but about evaluating the administration's actions and potential implications for policy and politics.
U.S. Weighs Sending More Troops to Middle East 3/20/26
Q: What is the dominant risk in escalating to more troops in the region without a clear strategy?
The panel suggests the absence of a coherent, publicly stated plan risks mission creep, higher casualties, and greater regional instability, while undermining international alliances and American credibility.

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2. Pia Dandia
3. Steven Hassan
4. Sarah Kenzior
5. Trita Parsi
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7. Rahul Bhavar
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