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The Family History AI ShowEP31: Special Episode - ChatGPT-5 Finally Drops with Big Improvements for GenealogistsCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little deliver a special same-day episode covering the long-awaited release of ChatGPT-5, which launched today, August 7, 2025.They explore the most significant improvements in the upgrade for genealogists, including automated model selection that eliminates confusing settings for beginners, enhanced reasoning capabilities that reduce hallucinations by 45%, and big increase in the amount of information or documents that can be processed at once. Mark demonstrates ChatGPT-5's improved image analysis with cabinet card photos, revealing how the model now provides research suggestions automatically.2025-08-0824 min

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Admin. Plans Surge of ICE Agents into “Sanctuary” Cities, Marines Pulled From LA 7/22/25The Trump administration has the will, the plans and now the resources to ramp up immigration enforcement. Trump’s Border officials say Americans will soon see ICE agents flood sanctuary cities run by Democrats. At Trump’s request, the Republican led Congress earmarked more than $170 billion over the next four years for increased immigration enforcement, detention and deportation. It seems the immigration arrests happening across the country will only become more severe and widespread. We will talk about all of it and so much more with Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston. The Trump admini...2025-07-221h 58

The Family History AI ShowEP27: AI Image Restoration Concerns, Perplexity's Future, Copyright Cases Are Shaping The Future of AI, Project Workspaces Help You Stay OrganizedCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine the controversial rise of AI image "restoration" and discuss how entirely new images are being generated, rather than the original photos being restored. This is raising concerns about the preservation of authentic family photos.They discuss Mark's reconsideration of canceling his Perplexity subscription after rediscovering its unique strengths for supporting research.The hosts analyze recent court rulings that permit AI training on legally acquired content, plus Disney's ongoing case against Midjourney.This week's Tip of the Week explores how project workspaces in ChatGPT and Claude can...2025-07-141h 13

The Mark Thompson ShowA-Listers in Grift: Indicted Execs, NFT Influencers & Whales Buy “Airplane Food” & Selfies 5/27/25While House Speaker Mike Johnson may conveniently not know anything about Trump’s crypto dinner, but the New York Times managed to get a hold of the guest list. More than 200 big spenders paid an average of $1.8 million each to attend a dinner with food that reportedly tasted like cardboard. The meme coin winners were served small portions of food described as dull and beverages that included either water or Trump-branded wine. As for the attendees, many of them are big players in the crypto industry, there were a few sports celebrities, including basketball star Lamar Odom, who is starting hi...2025-05-272h 05

The Mark Thompson ShowTyranny in America: How Close Are We? Timothy Snyder talks Trump, 5/23/25Historian Timothy Snyder looks at Trump and the history of tyranny. Please enjoy this important encore presentation. David Sirota, from The Lever, explores the impact of Trump’s efforts to dismantle the systems of trade and government in this encore presentation. It’s not Friday without Friday Fabulous Florida. We take a look back at one of our best.The Culture Blaster Michael Snyder has a new report for us this week covering the latest movies and streaming options, including the newest installment of Mission Impossible. Programming Note: We Hope you enjoy this “Be...2025-05-271h 51

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump’s Big Beautiful Bill Comes With Big Ugly Debt, David Cay Johnston Joins 5/20/25While Republicans are bickering about the extent of cuts to America’s safety net programs for the poorest among us, they are also concerned about tax cuts, increasing debt ceilings and numbers that may indicate debt that will plague generations to come.We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston to discuss the nations debt, where we stand with tariffs and much more.Mark sat down with Yale history professor Greg Grandin to explore his new book “America, América.” It’s a deep look at what our American ideals have always been and where and...2025-05-201h 52

The Mark Thompson ShowHouse GOP Backs Trump Plan: Tax Cuts for Rich, Cuts for Poor & a Ballooning Deficit 5/19/25Late Sunday night, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”cleared an important House Committee. Conservatives that wanted deeper cuts to MedicAid got some changes made that led them toward advancing this massive tax cut and border security package. Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t saying what the changes include, calling them minor things. It was a crazy music related weekend for Trump. He posted a video of himself lip syncing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” and he unleashed verbal attacks on Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. Michael Shure is in for Mark Thompson today. We welcome iHeart Radio and TV politi...2025-05-191h 56

The Mark Thompson ShowAOC Calls Out MTG for Stock Trades…Trump on Collision Course with Courts 4/15/25Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is pointing out her colleague Marjorie Taylor Green as an example of the reason a ban on lawmakers trading individual stocks is necessary. A disclosure filing showed the Republican Congresswoman dropped thousands on shares in multiple companies before Trump announced a 90 day pause on tariffs. The Democrat had some harsh words: “We saw Marjorie Taylor Greene buy that dip. I got one question for her: How much did you make? How much did you make off of people’s despair? How much did you make off that panic? How much did you make off of that suffering?” We’ll...2025-04-152h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump’s Lunatic Tariffs Continue to Destroy U.S. and World Markets 4/7/25Asian markets took a nose dive overnight. The Nikkei dropped more than 8%. Global markets are caught in the undertow of Trump’s new tariffs. Over the weekend, as Trump flew off to play golf, he said of the market downturn, “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.” This as markets continue to plummet. Iheart TV and radio political analyst Gary Fietrich will be in to talk about the tariff fallout and more.We welcome David Sirota to The Mark Thompson Show. David is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, an investigative news site focused on exposin...2025-04-072h 13

The Mark Thompson ShowDem & GOP Outcry Over Irresponsible & Dangerous Text Share by Trump Officials 3/25/25The incompetence shown by Trump’s cabinet members and Vice President is staggering. A group text message on the Signal platform accidentally included a reporter along with Vice President Vance and Secretaries Hegseth, Rubio, Gabbard, National Security Advisor Waltz and more discussing pending military actions. No one checked the text group list or thought to take the conversation to a secure government platform before sharing military operational details. Former national security adviser John Bolton says while Signal is encrypted, it is not equivalent to U.S. government secure telecommunications. Planning military strikes via text puts American military members at ris...2025-03-251h 57

The Mark Thompson ShowTrumpcession: Economists Say Unpredictable Trade War, Shifting Policies Equal Grim Forecast 3/11/25Trump could have used his appearance on Fox over the weekend to calm and reassure nervous investors but instead he ratcheted up the anxiety. After a back-and-forth - now he will, now he won’t - tariff policy with Canada and Mexico and financial markets across the world reacting badly, economists tell The Guardian, the risk of a Trumpsession is getting bigger.Branco Marcetic will stop by the show. He is a journalist, investigative reporter and author. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston joins us to talk politics. Tech Tuesdsay brings Jeffer...2025-03-112h 12

The Mark Thompson ShowSuper Bowl Champs Decline Invite to Trump’s Whitehouse, FBI Now Run By Conspiracy Theorists 2/24/25Reports from the Philadelphia Eagles front office indicate the champion team wants nothing to do with a visit to the Whitehouse to celebrate their victory alongside Trump. Trump is appointing another right-wing commentator to a position of power. Dan Bongino will be the deputy director of the FBI serving under FBI Director Kash Patel.We welcome iHeart radio television and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich to get his perspective. Jessica Denson, host of the Lights On podcast, will stop by. Jessica once worked for Trump, won a lawsuit against him and speaks truth to power on the da...2025-02-242h 18

The Mark Thompson ShowWhile Trump Finds His Sweet Spot in Daytona, There’s a Huge Fed Firing Screw Up 2/17/25Donald Trump wants NASCAR to be the “fuel of America’s Golden Age.” Speaking ahead of the Daytona 500, he hyped up the roar of the engines and the Star Spangled Banner. Meanwhile, fallout from the latest Trump/Musk blunder is serious. The DOGE cutters fired the newer federal workers managing America’s nuclear weapons and are now frantically trying to get them back. Bill Martin, a beloved weatherman in the Bay Area is retiring from his longtime KTVU post. He was once Mark Thompson’s intern. We’ll see if he has any juicy stories to tell as we celebrate his...2025-02-172h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowWhy Elon Musk is a “5 Alarm Fire” to National Security, David Cay Johnston Joins 2/4/25There is grave concern that Elon Musk has snatched control of the US Treasury and USAID away from elected officials. His access to the private information of millions of Americans along with intelligence reports is troublesome to say the least. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is one of many sounding the alarm saying, “Having an unelected billionaire, with his own foreign debts and motives, raiding US classified information is a grave threat to national security”.We welcome Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston to the show to talk about the position in which America now finds itse...2025-02-042h 10

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching028 - Pit Pony Mark Thompson - Classroom to TV & Film ChaperoneMark Thompson is a former computing and business studies teacher with over 18 years of experience in education. After leaving the classroom in 2011, Mark transitioned into a unique and fulfilling career as a tutor and chaperone for children working on TV and film sets, including his work on CBBC. His role combines education with safeguarding, ensuring young actors meet their academic goals and thrive in a professional environment. Mark’s inspiring story highlights the power of resilience, adaptability, and rediscovering joy in education beyond the traditional classroom.Send us a messa...2025-01-2839 min

The Family History AI ShowEP20: Top AI Tools Worth Paying For in 2025, AI Tools Not Worth Paying For, 12 Days of OpenAI Begins, Use AI Hallucinations to Your AdvantageCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little reveal their top recommendations for AI tools worth paying for in 2025. They also discuss which AI tools aren't worth paying for in 2025. One of them might surprise you!Next, Mark and Steve begin their review of OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" announcements, beginning with the release of their enhanced O1 reasoning model. This new model will help you plan your family history research.This week's Tip of the Week challenges conventional thinking about AI hallucinations, suggesting ways to leverage this characteristic as a feature r...2024-12-301h 06

The Mark Thompson ShowActivists Calling Out Corrupt System as Anger and Emotion Grow Around Luigi 12/16/24Luigi Mangione, now facing murder charges in New York, sees his folk hero status climb. Despite the alleged violence, he’s being cheered. Now, he has a high powered attorney joining his fight. Concerns are rising about the polio vaccine. There is word that RFK Jr.’s lawyer is trying to get the clearance of this vaccine revoked. That is bringing calls of concern from Mitch McConnell to Mia Farrow, both of whom remember the world with polio.We’ll talk to iHeart television and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich about those issues and more. Our favorite British...2024-12-162h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowPicture Emerging Around Alleged United Health CEO Gunman, Plus David Cay Johnston 12/10/24From his Ivy League education to his so-called manifesto, there are new details about the alleged shooter of United Health CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, some people are so annoyed with the McDonald’s worker that ratted out the alleged shooter that they have taken to pummeling the restaurant’s online ratings. Liz Cheney is responding to claims from Trump that she should be locked up for her congressional investigation of the January 6th insurrection. The group that overthrew Syria’s Bashar Al Assad is might have their designation as a terrorist organization removed. What makes them a terrorist...2024-12-101h 54

The Family History AI ShowEP19: 2024's Top 5 AI Genealogy Breakthroughs, MyHeritage LiveMemory Goes Viral, The Bluesky MigrationCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore the AI developments that had the biggest impact on genealogy in 2024.This week’s episode spotlights MyHeritage's newest viral tool, LiveMemory, which brings old photos to life through animation. Next, Mark and Steve count down the year's top AI breakthroughs for genealogists. The groundbreaking FamilySearch full-text search takes the top spot by providing unprecedented access to huge collections of handwritten records. Mark and Steve also discuss the genealogy community's migration to Bluesky.Don’t miss this week’s tip of the week, which p...2024-12-0352 min

The Mark Thompson ShowFurious Trump Wants J6 “Hostages” Pardoned Along With Hunter 12/2/24Despite words to the contrary earlier this year, President Biden is pardoning his son Hunter. The move will keep the younger Biden out of prison following convictions for gun and tax related crimes. Our Legal expert on the show, former federal prosecutor David Katz, predicted the move months ago asking what man would let his son rot in jail when he has the power to let him go on charges that were only brought because his father is the president? The move has outraged Republicans. Trump is comparing the incomparable saying President Biden should have pardoned January 6th in...2024-12-022h 10

The Family History AI ShowEP15: Talking with Your Chatbot is Now a Reality, FamilySearch Adds Canadian Records to Full-Text Search, & new Responsible AI Use Series BeginsCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little are excited to share OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, which enables natural conversations with AI, and how FamilySearch's expanded full-text Search is revolutionizing records accessibility. They stress responsible AI use throughout this week's episode, introducing a new series on verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information.Send your stories of AI accuracy (or accuracy failures) to ResponsibleAI@MakingFamilyHistory.comNew tools like Google's Notebook LM and Apple's Visual Intelligence promise to enhance research capabilities. Throughout, cohosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little emphasize the need for...2024-10-0153 min

The Family History AI ShowEP 11: Microsoft Simplifies Research with “Deep Search”, Google Goes All In on AI, Have We Entered the Post-Photography Era?In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss Microsoft's new AI-enhanced search tool, Deep Search. Then, they review Google's major list of AI announcements. In the last big story this week, Mark and Steve talk about how photography has changed in the digital age. Don’t miss this week’s Tip of the Week, where Mark and Steve provide valuable insights into Building Better Prompts using the role-goal-task-format prompting style. The rapid-fire segment covers recent developments in AI image generation, including free access to OpenAI's DALL-E and Midjour...2024-08-2758 min

The Mark Thompson ShowWith VP Harris Rising, Vance Tells Fox That Fake Media Uses Fake Polls 8/19/24Trump‘s running mate JD Vance told Fox News Sunday that the Trump campaign is doing just fine. He says the fake media uses fake polls to convince Republican voters not to turn out to vote. It’s almost as amusing as their last allegation that crowds turning out for Harris rallies are created by AI. While blaming AI and Fake Polls may make the Trump campaign look silly, it also indicates they’re failing and they can’t see it or can’t figure out a legitimate way to explain it or take action.We’ve got great political an...2024-08-192h 06

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Delivers Rambling Rant About the Economy, His Legal Woes & Possibility of Prison 8/16/24Amid a backdrop of grocery store items, Donald Trump gave a press conference at his Bedminster, New Jersey property yesterday. He stayed on script for a little while regarding the economy, but the conversation devolved into personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump started remembering previous elections. At times, he seemed like an old man reliving his glory days. He had a lot to say about Hillary Clinton, about the justice system, and about all the great deals that he’s made with other countries. It was more of the same weird rambling that critics in his own party are...2024-08-162h 08

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Stumbles Onto a Plan to Stem the Tide of Harris Popularity 8/15/24On the heels of former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sending a message to Donald Trump via Fox News to stop silly attacks that voters don’t care about and focus on the issues, Trump almost succeeded. At a campaign stop in North Carolina yesterday, it seemed he was trying to focus on the economy. He couldn’t quite stop himself from going off on weird rants laced with anger, sexist insults and outright lies, but between all of that, he seemed to have hit on a strategy that could resonate with people who were losing faith in Trump’s campai...2024-08-151h 55

The Mark Thompson ShowHaley Gives Trump a Pro Tip: Stop With The Talk About Crowd Size and Race 8/14/24Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she wants Trump to win, but that’s not going to happen if he keeps using race to attack Vice President Kamala Harris and complaining about crowd sizes at her rallies. Haley appeared on Fox News and said that what America sees is Harris inspiring hope and Trump dredging up the past. She’d like to see the Trump campaign focus more on Democratic policies instead of attacks that likely won’t go anywhere and don’t matter to voters, but is Haley asking Trump to be something he isn’t?We will talk...2024-08-141h 53

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Gets Brutalized in Latest Swing State Polling As He Delivers Rambling Press Conference 8/9/24The latest reliable swing state polling will snap your ahead around.The Harris/Walz surge is real. Mark discusses results and methodology in the polling.Something of a press conference (full of softball questions and minus any followup questions) at Mar-a-Lago turned into a bizarre rambling mess yesterday. Trump lashed out against VP Kamala Harris for drawing larger crowds at her rallies. He claimed the reason that Harris is doing well in polling is because “she’s a woman who represents a certain group of people.” Trump’s former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci called the press conferenc...2024-08-092h 13

Everything But the Lesson PlanMy Favorite Teacher with Mark Thompson IIMy Favorite Teacher: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Who was your favorite teacher when you were attending school, and why was she/he your favorite? In this episode Mark Thompson shares the time when he met his favorite teacher. Good teachers make a difference in the lives of students. Let’s hear how this happened for Mr. Mark Thompson Mark Thompson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lee-thompson/ About The Host: Franchesca Thompson Welcome to the "Everything But the Lesson Plan" , a podcast brought to you by Thrive12, an educa...2024-07-0514 min

The Family History AI ShowEP3: Apple joins the AI Race with Apple Intelligence. ChatGPT improves data analysis for genealogists. Give the gift of trust to future genealogists.In this episode of the Family History AI Show, co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss the exciting developments in AI announced at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) last week. In particular, Apple's promise of a more secure, private approach to AI. Apple's approach to AI is compared with Microsoft's Recall feature and Google's Memory, highlighting the importance of security and privacy to genealogists.Mark and Steve also discuss recent updates to ChatGPT's Data Analyst, showcasing its improved spreadsheet analysis capabilities, which could greatly simplify research for some genealogists....2024-06-1953 min

The Mark Thompson Show“Cheap Fake” of President Biden Reportedly Freezing on Stage Said to Be Heavily Edited 6/17/24Video 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 pushed via conservative media. The White House calls the video and one posted last...2024-06-172h 07

The Mark Thompson ShowProsecution in Trump’s Hush Money Trial Not Letting Up, Banker Helps Connect the Dots 4/30/24It’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 us to discuss. Many people have brilliant ideas, but sometimes knowing what to do with them can prev...2024-04-301h 54

The Mark Thompson ShowThe Real Reason For Trump DeSantis Meeting, Plus U.S. Ports: Vulnerable-A Growing Crisis 4/29/24Former president Donald Trump had a meeting with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sunday. Despite a bitter campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, the two met privately in Miami reportedly to talk about money. Mark speaks with one of the world's leading experts on logistics: shipping and trucking--getting things from here to there.He made major news here 2 months ago when he warned of Chinese manufacturing technology and data collection in 75% of American drones. Now Jonathan Rosenthan joins us again to talk about shipping and port vulnerabilities pointed up by the Baltimore bridge collision and collapse.Courtney joi...2024-04-291h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowMAGA picked SCOTUS Hears Trump's Latest Attempt to Dodge Accountability 4/26/24Has the Supreme Court decided to stall for Donald Trump? The high court’s ruling is likely to require lower courts to set apart Trump’s official acts from his private acts before any proceedings continue in the federal election obstruction case. That means, it will not get done by Election Day. We talk with journalist and political analyst Michael Shure about this and the latest goings on in the hush money Trump trial.Bring on Friday Fabulous Florida! This time, the amazing Hal Rudnick will be along for the ride. Albert has some wild stories lined up.M...2024-04-262h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowSCOTUS Gives Kari Lake the Brush Off on Election Fraud While Trump Faces Gag Orders 4/23/24The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake yesterday and they did so without comment. It was a complete brush off her lawsuit challenging the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona. Lake had questioned whether the machines gave a fair and accurate vote count. She and her team provided no evidence that the machines had ever been hacked or that she had ever been harmed by any miscount - only that it could happen in the future. Two lower courts dismissed the suit, before the Supreme Court did the same.Over at the...2024-04-231h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowTech Difficulty Because of API Streamyard_YouTube Live with Mark Thompson 4/10/24Patreon 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.comGet Mark's Merchhttps://getmarkmerch.com/Socials-X-Twitter https://twitter.com/MarkTLiveThreads https://www.threads.net/@markthompsontvInstagram https://www.instagram.com/markthompsontv/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Mark-Thompson-Show/100086467012680/2024-04-101h 23

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump's Truth Social: Making Bank But There's a Catch..Also, Supreme Court on Mifepristone 3/26/24Trump's Truth Social stock has soared, catapulting him to newfound wealth. The platform, touted as a conservative alternative to mainstream social media, witnessed a surge in investor interest, driving its stock value skyward. With its launch garnering significant attention and backing from Trump loyalists, the platform's success translated into substantial gains for the former president. As Truth Social gained traction among users seeking alternative narratives, its stock price mirrored the enthusiasm, transforming Trump's financial fortunes in the process.Also today...Abortion is Back on the Menu at the Supreme Court. Arguments Over Mifepristone Get Underway...Today, the...2024-03-262h 00

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Gets Court to Discount Justice: Bond Shrinks in Latest Legal Tango 3/25/24Former President Donald Trump successfully appealed to a higher court to reduce his bond requirement, securing a favorable ruling in his legal battle. The appeal court's decision effectively lowered the financial guarantee Trump needed to post, a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges he faces. This outcome marks a strategic win for Trump's legal team, potentially alleviating some financial strain and bolstering his defense in the broader legal proceedings.NBC’s Chuck Todd let the network have it for hiring former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel as a commentator. Todd threw down criticism of his employer saying, “I think our...2024-03-252h 08

Everything But the Lesson PlanHealth and Wellness with Mark ThompsonThis episode is about practical tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle. Listen to Nutritional Health Coach Mark Thompson share nutrition, fitness, mental wellness tips, and more, empowering you to make positive changes for a vibrant and fulfilling life. About Mark Thompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-thompson-a1330921/ About Me: Franchesca Thompson Welcome to the "Everything But the Lesson Plan" a podcast brought to you by Thrive12, an education company designed to ensure you thrive every month of the year. I am an educator, entrepreneur, and...2024-03-1521 min

The Mark Thompson ShowSenator Katie Britt is Doubling Down on Sketchy Stories in Her SOTU Rebuttal Speech 3/14/24Senator Katie Britt is blaming the media for her SOTU rebuttal speech blunder. She chose to tell the story of a girl who had actually been trafficked during the last Bush administration and tried to lay the blame at the feet of President Biden. Britt says the liberal media isn’t interested in the truth and that when all the facts come out, people will see the truth. Speaking of the border crisis, we are so excited to welcome back friend of The Mark Thompson Show Jim Avila. He’s done an incredible story for the ABC affiliate in San D...2024-03-142h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowAnalysis of U.S. Supreme Court Arguments Heard Today On Whether Trump Should Be on CO Ballot 2/8We'll have legal analysis today on this SCOTUS case with huge ramifications. Former federal prosecutor David Katz is here. Was the Colorado State Supreme Court acting properly when it removed Donald Trump’s name from the GOP Primary ballot? At issue: how the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist” clause is applied. Other states are watching closely to see if it’s warranted to take similar steps with their ballots. The U.S. Supreme Court could also be considering - as early as next week - whether Trump’s argument of Presidential immunity has any merit. You’ve heard his voices and impressions on...2024-02-081h 57