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The Mark Thompson Show

The Mark Thompson Show

The Mark Thompson Show lives to see another day! Join your host Mark Thompson, news maven Kim McCallister, and fabulous producer John Daly every weekday live on YouTube from 10am-noon as they present issues of the day, Law & Disorder, News of the Bizarre, That’s Rich, It’s the Planet Stupid!, Friday Fabulous Florida, and so much more!

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138:48

Trump Hosts a Jackboot Pageant & Turns Policing DC...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/22

It was supposed to be Trump joining troops and or police for a patrol last night, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was a but photo opportunity. Trump showed up with food to pass out and took pictures with officers. He also spoke to the officers and guardsmen saying: “We’re going to make it safe, and we’re going to then go on to other places, but we’re going to stay here for a while.” The use of the military in a civilian setting comes as DC officials say their crime rates have dropped and are no

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132:13

Trump’s Military Flex Serves as Distraction From the...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/21

All of a sudden, Latin American drug cartels are such a pressing problem that the U.S. must deploy military assets? Trump, who has been using the military a lot lately, is ordering 3 warships to go on patrol along the South American coast. Like the recent use of the U.S. Marines and National Guard in LA and the National Guard in DC, it smacks of bringing out the big guns to distract and divert attention from his ties to the Epstein scandal. It’s a double lawyer day on The Mark Thompson Show

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126:38

DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Ordered By Trump, Revokes 37...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/20

Security clearances are being stripped from 37 current and former National Security officials. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard publicly named those affected in a press release saying they had politicized and manipulated intelligence, and in some cases leaked classified intelligence. Some of those who lost clearance credentials worked on the intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. Is it just another stop on Trump‘s retribution tour? We’ll

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121:57

First Dump of Epstein Files Lands on Capitol Hill,...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/19

First, there were Epstein files waiting to be reviewed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Then, Bondi said there were no files and no Epstein client list. Then, the clients were well known Democrats, according to Trump & Co. Now, there are Epstein files and they are being sent to Congress as part of House Oversight Committee chair James Comer’s ridiculous effort to keep the attention off the Trump-Epstein connection. The Justice Department will reportedly start to turn over Epstein-related materials

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132:18

Europe Stunned: Trump Hands Putin Crimea & Nixes...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/18

It's another day with the war between Russia and Ukraine front and center as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the White House to meet with Trump. He will be joined by other European leaders in a show of support. Trump is already putting pressure on Zelensky to reach a peace deal, though after meeting with Vladimir Putin, of Russia, Trump is insisting Ukraine not be allowed to join NATO and that Russia keep the Crimean territory that it illegally took in 2014. iHeart television

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151:03

Putin and Trump Meet and Newsom Asks CA Voters to...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/15

California’s Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, is standing up to Trump with his Election Rigging Response Act. It’s an effort to counter Texas, which at Trump’s demand, drew up new congressional districts where voters would likely elect Republican representatives. The new Texas maps could also mean incumbent Democratic representatives could face each other in some districts. It’s an effort to keep the House under GOP control in the 2026 midterm elections. Governor Newsom is asking California voters

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130:39

Trump Eyes Sidestepping Congress in Plans for Longer...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/14

Trump has a 30 day emergency time period to maintain control of policing Washongton, D.C. but he wants more time. To do that, he needs the approval of Congress. Now, he's saying he will be moving forward with or without approval from lawmakers. During his Kennedy Center honoree speech yesterday, Trump alluded to circumventing Congress multiple times, saying that if they failed to approve an extension, he would just declare a national emergency. We will ask our legal expert to weigh in on the

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137:29

8-13-25 Trump Asks Pentagon to Create Standing Army...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/14

This may only be the start of Trump using the National Guard. According to the Washington Post, there is a Pentagon plan that would create a military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest. In the case of massive protests, documents suggest a plan to have hundreds of National Guard troops ready at any given time. We'll share the details.We welcome Everett Kelley to the show. He is the president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) - the largest union representing federal and D.C

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126:10

Trump’s Fake Crime Wave Fuels Fear & His Grip on...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/12

There are 800 National Guard troops on duty now to carry out President Trump's order to address crime in the Washington, D.C. But is there a big emergency? Local leaders say crime rates are the lowest they've been in 30 years. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says "This year, crime isn’t just down from 2023, it’s also down from 2019 before the pandemic, and we’re at a 30-year violent crime low," Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is in control of the police in D.C. We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning

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120:13

Trump Calling Out Nat’l Guard to "Clean Up" DC, Trump...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/11

Trump wand to force homeless people out of Washington, D.C. with a use of force. Once again, Trump plans to use the National Guard against civilians. Hundreds of troops are preparing to be activated. The person that plans to hold a press conference later this morning, but did post a message on social media reading:“The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital. The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you

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128:17

South Park Goes Savage on ICE Barbie, the Latest on...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/08

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem comes off as a villain in real life and on TV. South Park features the normally heavily made-up Noem with her mask of cosmetics melting off as she shoots puppies. Did they take it too far or get it just right? We welcome journalists Michael Shure and Jim Avila to talk about the issues of the day. From the Trump-Epstein mess to tariffs, they’ll hit the highlights with “This Week in Politics.” Come along for a peek at some wild southern living with Friday

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133:22

Trump Vowed Epstein Truth—Now His Team Plots Damage...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/07

According to a CNN report, a group of top Trump administration officials were set to meet last night at Vice President JD Vance’s residence to discuss whether to publish details of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell. Both Trump and Vance called the report fake news, but CNN says the meeting was to include Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and Todd Blanche. Trump is also saying, and expects us to

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123:59

TX Redistricting Hardball, Public Health at Risk, RFK...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/06

The fight over maps is getting uglier in Texas. There are threats to get the FBI involved in tracking down Democrats from the Texas State House who left rather than see Republicans hijack the midterm elections. Can they do that? We will ask former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz to weigh in. Spooked By mRNA technology, RFK Jr. is trying to turn back the clock on medical advancements. He is terminating 22 contracts meant to boost developing mRNA vaccines. He’s also closing out

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112:46

TX House Dems Under Threat of Arrest By Gov. Greg...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/05

Texas House Democrats, who thwarted Republican plans to vote on redrawing Congressional district maps by leaving the state, are being threatened with civil arrest. Their colleagues across the aisle voted to approve civil arrest warrants for those lawmakers who bailed before a vote could be taken. Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he will kick the Democratic lawmakers out of office for abandonment and he is threatening to send law enforcement to force them to return to Texas. Is it all bravado and

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131:39

Texas Dems Walk Out to Block Trump’s Map Grab—GOP...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/04

More than 50 Texas Democrats walked off their jobs serving constituents in the legislature and left the state Sunday. The move was an effort to stop any forward movement by Texas Republicans who planned to vote in the state House on a new congressional district map that will add five GOP seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.. Democrats brought legislative business to a halt, leaving their body without a quorum (the necessary number of legislators needed present to conduct business.) We’ll talk

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138:38

Global Trade Scrambles as Trump Triggers Tariff Surge...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/08/01

It’s a big Friday show! We’ll look at Trump’s latest back and forth tariff ultimatums and extensions as he scrambles to make more trade deals.We’ll get details on whether Trump’s new tax policy will make it easier to slide control of social security to private companies. Alex Lawson with Social Security Works will lay it all out. Oscar nominated writer and director Billy Ray will stop in to talk movies, Hollywood and politics. This Week in Politics brings our beloved Jim Avila and Michael Shure to

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125:53

Treasury Sec. Says Quiet Part: Trump’s Baby Accounts...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/07/31

The Mark Thompson Show 7/31/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

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122:20

Loyalty to Trump Wins…Despite Damning Ethics Reports,...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/07/30

The man who helped Trump out of jam after jam and, according to whistleblowers, told Trump administration officials to ignore judicial rulings is now himself a federal judge. It’s a lifetime appointment for Emil Bove. Loyalty pays off. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann joins to talk politics. Eco-journalist Belinda Waymouth helps us save the planet. Oh, and Mark is back!The Mark Thompson Show 7/30/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help,

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127:39

Secret Funds Diverted to Make Trump’s Jet Great...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/07/29

Here comes the “flying palace.” It turns out that “free” jet from Qatar will cost US taxpayers nearly one billion dollars to renovate. That money is coming frm a fund meant to upgrade aging U.S. nuclear weapons. Reports indicate that at the end of Trump’s term, the plane will go to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation. That’s a big gift from both Qatar and the Amercan people. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative reporter David Cay Johnston joins to discuss.The Mark Thompson

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120:43

Nobody Puts Tulsi in the Corner - Trump Ignored Her,...

The Mark Thompson Show ·

2025/07/28

With her information on Iran’s nuclear capabilities brushed aside by Trump, National Security Director Tulsi Gabbard found a new way into the spotlight and Trump’s good graces. With allegations that former President Obama lied about Russia’s election interference in 2016, Congressman Jason Crow says Tulsi Gabbard has made herself a “weapon of mass distraction.” Michael Shure will be in the Captain’s chair to talk about it with iHeart TV & radio political analyst Gary Dietrich. The Mark Thompson

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