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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

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & HistoryMark Thompson & Steve Little chat about AI with the Genealogy GuyThe Genealogy Guy discusses the impact of AI on genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson from the Family History AI Show. Mark, a retired technologist, and Steve, a language and technology enthusiast, highlight AI's rapid evolution, particularly with ChatGPT. They emphasize the importance of scepticism and experimentation, noting that AI's accuracy depends on available information. They predict AI will integrate into everyday tools, enhancing efficiency. Upcoming developments include "agents" for comprehensive genetic research. The hosts encourage genealogists to explore AI responsibly and actively engage with new technologies. They also mention attending Roots tech at the start of March...2025-03-0132 min

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 Family History AI ShowEP23: AI Predictions for 2025: Agents, Local Models, Social Media Chatbots, Writing with AI, Costs Keep DroppingCo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little share their predictions for artificial intelligence developments in 2025, with a special focus on how these changes will affect genealogists and family historians.They explore the emergence of AI agents, the shift to running language models locally on personal devices, and the introduction of chatbots to social media platforms. Mark and Steve also discuss how AI writing tools will become mainstream, even as costs decrease and capabilities increase.Their predictions include both opportunities and challenges, examining which tools may thrive and which may disappoint in the coming year. They conclude...2025-02-0548 min

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 Mark Thompson ShowTrump Vengeance…Hegseth Orders Investigation of Milley. Nixes Security Detail 1/29/25Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wasted no time. On his second day on the job, Hegseth set about exacting revenge. He revoked the security detail and the security clearance for General Mark Milley and started an investigation into Milley’s conduct. All federal workers have been given a choice. Accept a buyout deal worth eight months pay or roll the dice and see if you still have a job after all the layoffs come. We welcome presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann to the show to discuss it at all.Eco-journalist Belinda Waymouth joins for “It’s the Plan...2025-01-292h 05

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 Mark Thompson ShowNew Clues Left Behind Now Make Killer’s Message Clear 12/9/24Items found in a backpack in Central Park thought to be discarded by the UnitedHealth killer include Monopoly Money. Meanwhile, Internet sleuths that commonly assist in police investigations have decided to sit this one out.Bashar Assad has been run out of Syria. Reports indicate that he’s taken refuge in Moscow. We’ll talk about the overthrowing of Assad and how world leaders are looking at Syria as an opportunity. Trump sat down with NBC or his first post election interview. He says he can’t guarantee that prices won’t go up as a result of tariffs...2024-12-091h 55

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 ShowEP16: Genetic Genealogy Conference Roundup, Open AI Launches Canvas, AI Disclosure, Google Photos Goes AI, Nobel Prizes Focus on AICo-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little recap their experiences at the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference last week, highlighting Dana Leeds' innovative use of AI for efficiently created charts using the Leeds Method.They then explore OpenAI's new Canvas feature, comparing it to Claude's Artifacts, and discuss its potential for genealogical research.Next, Mark and Steve review Google's Notebook LM, examining its ability to turn documents into engaging podcasts and its usefulness for genealogical research.Don’t miss this week's Tip of the Week, wh...2024-10-1559 min

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 Mark Thompson ShowLeaked Messages: Vance Thought Trump Failed as President Economically & Predicted Biden Win 9/30/24Newly leaked messages do not bode well for the relationship between JD Vance and Donald Trump. The “Washington Post” says in 2020, Vance was using X (then called Twitter) to send direct messages critical of Trump. The WP says Vance was not pleased with Trump’s record as president writing, “Trump has just so thoroughly failed to deliver on his economic populism (excepting a disjointed China policy)”. In the final year of Trump’ presidency, Vance reportedly wrote, “I think Trump will probably lose,” and mentioned turning down a job from “the emperor.” It wasn’t the only surprising revelation this weekend. We welcome CBS...2024-09-302h 14

The Family History AI ShowEP12: Hollywood AI Blunder, AI Image Generator Roundup, Google Lens Saves You Time Researching, Use AI For TranslationHosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little expertly navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, offering practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research. Mark and Steve open this episode by discussing lessons that genealogists can learn from Hollywood on the importance of fact-checking. Next, they provide a comprehensive roundup of the top AI image-generation tools. Then, how Google Lens’ big upgrade can greatly simplify your research. In this week’s Tip of the Week, learn how AI translation can help you research in another language, and so much more. 2024-09-1057 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

The Mark Thompson ShowPowerful Storms Clobber California, From Hurricane Force Winds to Massive Power Outages & FloodingIt was a hell of a Sunday! More than 400-thousand PG&E customers in the Bay Area were without power. A San Francisco resident had her living room window blowout because of high winds. Trees toppled all over the place. A Santa Barbara Creek broke its banks. Roads were closed. Land slid down hills and fallen poles smashed cars. And it’s not over yet. Our favorite meteorologist, Spencer Christian, (sorry Mark) will stop by to give us the update. We get to talk politics with our favorite Britisher Anthony Davis! True Crime Corner brings Mark’s other half...2024-02-051h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowA Political Endorsement From Taylor Swift Could Sway Voters, Jury Slams Monsanto for Causing CancerA windfall of loyal support follows pop icon Taylor Swift wherever she goes. According to a new survey, that reach extends to politics. How many Swifties would line up behind Taylor Swift’s candidate? Mark has the numbers! Monsanto pays the price again for its cancer causing pesticide Roundup. A Pennsylvania jury decided the herbicide caused a 49 year-old man’s cancer and proceeded to slap Monsanto and its parent company Bayer with a $2.25 billion verdict. The jury said Monsanto failed to warn about the dangers” of Roundup, which remains on store shelves across America.Pulitzer Prize winnin...2024-01-301h 53

The Mark Thompson Show49ers Don’t Make It Look Easy But They Get There…Plus Jury Hits Trump in Wallet for $83 MillionAnother come from behind win put 49ers fans on the edges of seats across the Bay Area. Former KGO sports director Rich Walcoff joins us for a quick recap and a look at what the Super Bowl could bring. In a stunning decision by the jury in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case against Trump, she was awarded more than $83 million in damages. Will she get the money? We get a special appearance by former federal prosecutor David Katz to discuss. Monday brings us True Crime Corner. Courtney brings along company! Best selling author Gregg Olson has a...2024-01-291h 52

The Mark Thompson ShowThe DeSantis Campaign Collapse:From First to Worst...What Happened? Plus, Cal Strikes...Debate 1/22Mark breaks down the DeSantis collapse...Early GOP presidential polls showed Ron DeSantis with a lead over Donald Trump. The tables quickly turned and despite having money and momentum just months ago, Ron DeSantis called it quits over the weekend and threw his support to Donald Trump. DeSantis has blamed all the court cases against Trump for motivating Republicans to support the former president. Is that it? Or did something else cause the spectacular collapse of Ron DeSantis?Now, it’s Nikki Haley standing alone to face Trump this week in the New Hampshire primary. When asked ov...2024-01-221h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Wins in Iowa Landslide...So Why Should He Be Worried? David Cay Johnston Explains...BoeingTrump wins the Iowa GOP caucuses. DeSantis edges out Haley to take second. Vivek Ramaswamy is throwing in the towel. But the results reflect a, so far, ignored fact that should worry Trump and his camp. Pulitzer winner, David Cay Johnston explains.Also, Boeing is in the middle of a scandal that affects public safety and it's of their own doing. Profit over people...We also welcome back our Jim Avila to the show to talk about his new investigative piece. And Jefferson Graham throws down some tech talk The Mark Thompson Show 1/16/24 2024-01-161h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowThe State of Texas Blocked Border Patrol Agents Access to Area Where Migrants 01/15/24Help is too much to hope for in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deaths of three migrants, a woman and two children, and said Border Patrol agents were prevented from assisting them at the border by Texas state officials. This comes just days after Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the only reason they don’t shoot migrants is because the Biden Administration would press charges. Republican governors in 15 states are saying no to federal food money for 8 million children. They don’t want to increase the welfare state, but these states have some of the high...2024-01-151h 55

The Mark Thompson ShowTwo Cases on the Line, Trump Becomes Supreme Court Issue & Warns of “Big Problems” If They Fail Him 01/09/24The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Colorado ballot case after the state’s high court sided with a lower judge in ruling Trump ineligible for the 2024 GOP primary ballot due to the 14th Amendment Insurrection clause. President Trump threw down a warning - saying there will be “big trouble” if the Supreme Court does not rule in his favor! Will the Supremes also decide whether Presidential Immunity is applicable to cover all Trump’s misdeeds? Pulitzer Prize winning author David Cay Johnston will join us to discuss it all. AI is the focus at this year’s C...2024-01-091h 56

The Mark Thompson ShowAfter Serious Trouble in the Sky, Boeing Seeks Safety Exemption 01/08/24A few months ago, Boeing put in a request for an exemption from key safety standards on the 737 MAX 7. It's the smallest of Boeing’s newest jets and as of yet uncertified. The move has sparked concerns because of recent problems with other Boeing Max airplanes. Case in point: the missing door plug that detached from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 plane was found in an Oregon teacher's backyard over the weekend. For those perplexed at how any American could support Trump, one of his former press secretaries may have an answer. Stephanie Grisham appeared on CNN Sunday. She cl...2024-01-082h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowFirst Free Speech, Then Presidential Immunity, Now Double Jeopardy? Trump’s Legal Arguments Mount 01/02/23Mark is back from his holiday on the high seas and now officially settling back into the captain’s chair here at the Mark Thompson show! It’s a perfect day to welcome David Cay Johnston, our Pulitzer Prize winning author and political analyst, to the show. Political news is starting off hot in 2024. The Trump legal team is working overtime to come up with a zillion different reasons why he shouldn’t face charges in elections Interference cases. The latest one is a head scratcher.Speaking of Trump, Mar-a-Lago on New Year’s Eve, was full of fancy...2024-01-021h 55

The Mark Thompson ShowHaley Dodges Question About Civil War During New Hampshire Campaign Event.Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley shocked some voters yesterday at a campaign stop in New Hampshire. She was asked about the cause of the Civil War. Her answer was that the government was managing freedoms and telling people what they could and could not do. Then she tried to turn the question around on the voter who was flabbergasted that Haley couldn’t bring herself to mention slavery as the cause of the Civil War. We are a little more used to shocking behavior from Trump. It’s no surprise that he is pulling out more lies. As mentioned on the...2023-12-281h 55

The Mark Thompson ShowIncreasing Attacks on U.S. Troops in the Middle East Stoke Fears of a Regional ConflictUS troops in the Middle East are facing new dangers. Three American service members were injured in a drone attack in Iraq. Threats to commercial shipping in the area are also putting US troops at risk. A CNN report indicates there are rising concerns that the Israel/Hamas war in Gaza could grow into a larger regional conflict. Is it party over for Vivek Ramaswamy? His campaign is cutting back spending on TV ads in some important states. He says TV ad spending is for candidates with a low IQ, but despite the tough facade, it could signal trouble in...2023-12-282h 05

The Mark Thompson ShowNo Peace in Trump’s Heart on Christmas, Angry Messages Don’t Take a Day Off 12/26/23The Mark Thompson Show Birthday Edition!Even though our revered founder is still making his way back to us, we celebrate his birthday in his absence ⭐️💐🎉🎈 why, it’s almost like Christmas part II. David Cay Johnston will be in to help us cover politics. We’ll look at the Trump Christmas Day rantings on social media. More importantly, we will dive into President Biden ordering the U.S. military to perform retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups. This comes as three U.S. service members in Iraq were injured in a drone attack.We start the show talking spor...2023-12-261h 51

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Axed From Colorado Ballot Pending SCOTUS Appeal. All-Star Panel of Analysts Weigh InThe Colorado Supreme Court voted 4-3 yesterday to take Donald Trump’s name off the 2024 primary ballot. The judges say he’s disqualified from being president because of the 14th Amendment clause banning a person from state or federal office who took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution but “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” or gave “aid or comfort to insurrectionists. The ruling is stayed until January 4th to give Trump time to appeal. It is an unprecedented ruling and one deserving of our very first Mark Thompson show All-Star panel of analysts. We’ve truly never seen anything lik...2023-12-211h 56

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAffordable Care Act and Medicare Workers Have Inadequate Healthcare Themselves and Low WagesOn December 12, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare call center workers at Maximus, the federal government’s largest call center contractor, traveled from across the country to rally and protest outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Workers demanded that HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Biden Administration require livable wages of $25 per hour on federal call center contracts, ensure workers have access to affordable health care, and to investigate Maximus’s low road employment practices.After the rally, the workers, members of the Communications Workers of America Union (CWA...2023-12-1336 min

The Mark Thompson ShowAl Gore Takes on Trump With Tough Talk 12/11/23Over the weekend, Donald Trump began his holiday name-calling. He blasted Bill Barr and he compared himself to mobster Al Capone. Meanwhile, during an interview about the environment, Former Vice President Al Gore was asked about Trump just as Trump was busy telling us exactly who he is, Gore reminded us that we should believe him. Something super creepy happened at Steph Curry‘s house over the weekend. Some random person walked right in when their children were home with the nanny. Maybe now it’s understandable why the Curry’s don’t want multiunit housing built right behind their At...2023-12-111h 56

The Mark Thompson ShowLiving in the Lap of Luxury - Kevin McCarthy’s Opulent Lifestyle Courtesy of PAC Money 12/8rom luxury resort hotels to private jets and fine restaurants, former house speaker Kevin McCarthy really knows how to live it up. According to an analysis done by the LA Times, campaign finance records show that from 2012 through last June, McCarthy’s PAC paid more than $1 million on such things. To put that in perspective, that’s more than double the combined total spent by the leadership PACs of the seven other top House and Senate leaders. Hunter Biden is now facing 9 charges in connection with his federal tax case. Is that warranted? Do we need more GOP presidential primary deba...2023-12-082h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowAs Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Rises in the Polls, She’s Become a Target for Lesser CandidatesVivek Ramaswamy came after former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the fourth Republican primary debate last night. He tried to paint her as a corrupt Dick Cheney in high heels. She fought back, but her recent ascent in the polls made her the candidate to take down. We’ll dissect the important moments from the debate. The fake electors that tried to lie for Trump are being held accountable in some states. While some face fines and jail time, others just have to apologize and come clean with the truth about the election. Mark is sailing away to excitement an...2023-12-071h 57

The Mark Thompson ShowA Second Trump Term is Dangling Over Our Heads. Is it Inevitable?Dueling columnists offer vastly different predictions of the 2024 presidential election. Robert Kagan, in the Washington Post, says It’s inevitable that Donald Trump will be elected once again. He argues that there is too much money to be made off of Trump. Glynn Wilson, with The New American Journal, disagrees. He says he predicted Trump’s win in 2016, his loss in 2020 and that there is no way Americans would select Trump in 2024 or at any other time. He predicts Trump will be facing jail time next year, and Americans will turn away from him.We’ll welcome in our favori...2023-12-041h 59

The Mark Thompson ShowA Hollering Hot Mess! Goverors Newsom & DeSantis Clash Face to Face in Fox Debate..Santos Out 12/1There didn’t seem to be many rules, and a time clock was not rigidly followed. The result for last night’s debate between governors Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis was a chaotic, stressful, zoo-like atmosphere where they both tried to talk over each other. Questions asked by Sean Hannity were based on a series of graphs and charts, as if the information presented was factual. Answering questions from that starting point was difficult, especially for Newsom, since it’s unclear if Fox can be trusted to get facts straight. According to Politico, Florida may not have a presidential primary electi...2023-12-012h 10

The Mark Thompson ShowHackers Target Water Facilities Around America. Feds are InvestigatingA number of American water treatment facilities are being targeted by hackers. The federal government puts the number so far in the single digits, but there’s word the hackers are zeroing in on Israeli made technology and it seems they have may have foreign ties. With Congress approving only a stopgap government funding measure, the pentagon finds itself getting creative with cash. They need to build up a presence in the Middle East because of the Israel – Hamas war, but because that was unexpected and funding levels are stuck at last year‘s numbers, military officials are having to pull m...2023-11-292h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowChemical Train Derails in Kentucky...Mark's Thanksgiving StoryWe hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! We are ready to get right back into things today. Mark has a story from Thanksgiving dinner. Kentucky’s Governor declared a state of emergency after a train derailed, taking 16 cars off the tracks, and sparking a molten sulphur fire. The town of Livingston was evacuated and it’s residents were fed Thanksgiving dinner by CVX rail company. Two of the train cars carried molten sulphur. Two others were hauling magnesium hydroxide, though there is no indication that those cars were breached. Air monitoring continues. It’s Friday, so we bring the spotlight to Flo...2023-11-242h 07

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonCeasefire March And Rally at the U.S. Mission to the UNHundreds marched on the U.S. Mission to the United States November 8, 2023 to demand the U.S. support a ceasefire in Gaza. Speakers included (in order of appearance);Rev. Mark Thompson, EmceeRev. Adrienne Thorne, Senior Minister, Riverside ChurchRev. Stephen A. Green, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor, St. Luke's AME HarlemImam Suhaib WebbCarmen Perez-Jordan, CEO and President, The Gathering for JusticeMarwa Janini,Executive Director, Arab-American Association of New YorkRev. Dr. Jaqui Lewis, Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation...2023-11-131h 59

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump’s Revenge Plan Includes Using the DOJ to Investigate Everyone Who Spoke Against Him! 11/06/23An article in the Washington Post details reports of Donald Trump’s revenge plan should he win another term. Those who know him aren’t surprised he’d go after those disloyal to him. What may be unexpected to some is a new poll showing Trump leading in a potential match up with President Biden in five swing states. Today, Trump is expected to be called to testify in his NY Civil Fraud trial. We’ll chat with Chris Merrill and get his take. It’s been too long since we have had Political Analyst Gary Dietrich on the show. He’s...2023-11-061h 55

The Mark Thompson ShowMeadows Takes Immunity, Trump Melts Down, Speaker Shambles, TYT’s Cenk on Middle East 10/23It’s another big Mark Thompson Show! John Rothmann stops in to talk politics followed by Cenk Uygur from TYT. We’ll talk Israel-Hamas War, Trump, the recent Trump loyalists who are flipping to save their own hides, including Mark Meadows, and the shambles that is the House Speaker race. Prepare to be scared! The Horror King, Jeff Dixon, will rise up to talk about scary movies and creepy stuff! The Mark Thompson Show 10/25/23 2023-10-252h 00

The Mark Thompson ShowSpeaking From the Oval Office, President Biden Says Terrorists & Tyrants Must Not Win.Welcome to Friday on the Mark Thompson Show. It’s always a great place to learn a little and have a little fun… I mean a lot. Learn a lot and have a lot of fun. I’m gonna hear about that! Thus, it begins. First, let’s get caught up on the Israeli – Gaza War. Last evening, President Joe Biden spoke to Americans. He explained that this war is an “inflection point” - a fight between democracies and autocracies. He made the case for sending more financial aid to the region, comparing Hamas to Putin. He also discussed Palestinian people caught...2023-10-202h 07

The Mark Thompson ShowIsrael Prepares to Retaliate - Gives 24 Hr. Deadline to People in Northern Gaza to Head South.We wrap up our one-year Mark Thompson Show Anniversary week with more of your videos and wonderful messages. The support and love you've shown us is amazing and humbling. More fun to come on this show even in the shadow of what is underway in the Middle East. Israel is telling the United Nations that people in the Northern Gaza Strip have 1 day to leave. That's about 1.1 million people that have a matter of hours now to get out before retaliation comes swift and sure following the Hamas attack. We'll have the latest information for you. We will not have...2023-10-132h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Plays Blame Game on Terror...Plus, Santos, SCOTUS Analyzed by D. Katz...Astronomy w/ Fraknoi! 10/12/23Trump's stump speech in Palm Beach was filled with blame for Biden and Netanyahu.Mark discusses how Trump himself may be to blame for the escalation of events that brought on the terror in Israel.The BBC won't call Hamas terrorists...We discuss.Former Federal Prosecutor David Katz weighs in on Trump cases, SCOTUS gerrymandering case in S. Carolina, George Santos and Sam Bankman-Fried.Plus, Professor Andrew Fraknoi talks astronomy and the Ring of Fire eclipse!The Mark Thompson Show10/12/23Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to he...2023-10-121h 57

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump’s Fraud Trial Is On & He’s Already Bad Mouthing the Judge & the A.G., Gaetz V McCarthy! 10/3Mark is back and there’s a lot to talk about! Trump was in a New York courtroom for the first day of his fraud trial. The minute he arrived outside the courthouse, he started disparaging New York Attorney General Letitia James, saying she’s a terrible person and he called the judge, Arthur F. Engoron “rogue” accusing them both of being criminals. In this case, it’s the judge who will decide the outcome. The trial, it seems, will give Trump the chance to give daily campaign speeches from the courthouse steps. Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz started the process to oust Ho...2023-10-031h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowGov. Makes Announcement More Quickly Than Expected Calif.'s New Senator To Be Appointed Today 10/2California Governor Gavin Newsom is moving fast to appoint a replacement for the late Senator Diane Feinstein. Today he is expected to announce the appointment of Laphonza Butler. She is the president of EMILY’s List, an organization focused on electing Democratic women who support abortion rights. While the Governor said he’d appoint a caretaker who would not run for the seat, Butler’s appointment is said to come with no such strings attached. Last night, US Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared on CBS’ 60 minutes. When asked about the reasons he chose the law and why Democracy is important to him...2023-10-021h 58

The Mark Thompson ShowIndicted Senator Floats an Explanation...Writer’s Strike Over...More Trump White House Secretsl 9.25Embattled and indicted Senator Menendez explains how all that cash and gold was on hand at his home. Trump calls for retribution against Mark Milley for the reports in a new book about him and his time in the Trump adminstration. Trump White House document burn was so intense that Mark Meadows' wife complained of the smell of smoke on his clothing. We have the latest on the Writer’s Strike and the deal being considered. Are actors getting close to a deal too? A Chunk of Trump brings word of the alleged burning of documents at the close of th...2023-09-252h 03

The Mark Thompson ShowA Corrupt Senator and a Corrupt Judge...Charges and Revelations... Also, Trump Wants to Stop CasesNew revelations and charges leveled against a powerful U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez. The indictment includes influence peddling and cash exchanges...Also, gold bars, luxury cars and more. Menendez and his wife were being soaked in money to intervene in various businesses and legal cases and they did--for money. Also, another blast of Pro Publica's reporting on Clarence Thomas reveals his allegianc to the Koch Bros interests...He and his wife secretly raised money and then benefitted from those very interests. Another chapter of a judge on the take--unchecked. Trump doesn’t care about the 800,000 people who won’t get a pa...2023-09-222h 03

The Mark Thompson ShowUnchecked, TRUMP Steamrolls Meet the Press interviewer...It's a Firehose of Lies... 9/18/23Trump is back at it with the lies. On NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend, moderator Kristen Welker had to correct quite a few whoppers. From trying to blame former Speaker Nancy Pelosi for January 6th by falsely saying she had power over Capitol Security to familiar election lies to abortion laws to the national debt…it was one lie after another. But Trump went uncorrected most of the time. It was a disaster for truth and a win for the former President who continues to roll over any interviewer in his way. Crime comes to the Mark Thom...2023-09-182h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Orchestrating a Biden Impeachment & How is He Able to Make the GOP Dance? 9/14/23Trump’s GOP allies in the House are weaponizing an impeachment inquiry. Without any proof of wrongdoing, it seems clear this is an attempt to destroy Trump’s political opponent. A ruling by a federal judge this week puts DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) at risk. The federal policy prevents immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation. The judge sided with nine states suing to stop DACA setting up another expected appeal to the US Supreme Court. We’ll ask former federal prosecutor David Katz about these stories and more. Mark is back in the Ca...2023-09-141h 57

The Mark Thompson ShowKevin McCarthy Caves to Extreme GOP Contingent, Comedian Tom Dreesen on Sinatra and Mob Stories 9/13The White House calls it “extreme politics at its worst.” Speaker Kevin McCarthy agrees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Why? McCarthy claims a culture of corruption warrants an investigation, but it’s really evidence of McCarthy falling to the pressure he’s getting from former President Donald Trump and his allies. John Rothmann will discuss. Someone tried to break into an airplane cockpit. Someone else brought a gassy dog aboard a plane. We’ve got it all in an installment of Stories from the Sky! During the last hour, we’ll roll a really special interview Mark recorde...2023-09-132h 05

The Mark Thompson ShowBob Barker Dies at 99, His Longtime Friend Joins Us. Plus, Ga Court Heats Up for Mark Meadows 8/28Barker, passes away at 99. His longtime friend and publicist, Roger Neal, will join us to remember his long and storied life. The difference he made beyond the television shows he hosted may be his greatest enduring legacy. Courtney will be along with another fascinating look at a true crime mystery with a twist. Plus...We’ll explore a heartwarming story of accidental and international friendship. It all involves a message in a bottle going from one surprising place to another. Author Lea Askenas will stop by to explain. Also, Mark Meadows has his day in court. Plus, CHUNK OF TRUMP. Th...2023-08-282h 00

The Mark Thompson ShowAngry Eyebrows & Pursed Lips Highlight Trump’s MugshotIt was a big day in Trump land. The former president was arrested and booked on charges related to sticking his fingers in the Georgia election pie…that doesn’t really capture the seriousness of it…how about trying to stay in power and pull off a coup. Veteran journalists, Jim Avila, and Michael Shure will be on the show to talk about what happened yesterday and what we can expect next as Trump’s alleged co-conspirators have until close of business today to turn themselves in. It is Friday and on the Mark Thompson Show that means we are all abou...2023-08-252h 04

The Mark Thompson ShowThe Flipping From Mar-a-Lago Employees is Bad News for Trump...GOP Debate... New Dementia Study 8/23A major flip and recanted testimony in the Mar-a Lago Case (secret document case). This flip could mean more to come and spells bad news for Trump. Tomorrow, former President Trump is expected to surrender in the state of Georgia, where he will be booked on charges related to interfering in the 2020 election. His lawyers reported they made a deal for $200,000 bond in lieu of being locked up. At least one Republican senator is saying Trump should drop out of the 2024 race. Now, gamblers are getting in on it, placing wagers on Trump’s booking information. We will talk with Jo...2023-08-231h 57

The Mark Thompson ShowTrump Backs Out of Debate & Exonerating Evidence Press Conference Next Week. Is Trump Backing Down?Friday is an awesome day on the Mark Thompson Show. We will open discussing the stories of the day including decisions by former President Trump to back down and back out of a press conference where he said he would present a report full of evidence that would exonerate him in the election interference case. He’s also not planning to attend the GOP debate. Critics say lawyers finally got a muzzle on Trump. The My Pillow guy held an election crime summit, but the only thing presented there were pie in the sky conspiracy theories. Now, Mike Lindell looks cr...2023-08-182h 05

The Mark Thompson ShowHISTORIC ROUND OF TRUMP INDICTMENTS - IS IT ENOUGH TO STOP HIM? ROTHMANN JOINS 8/2/23Former President Trump is charged with conspiracy to overturn an election. It's a coup attempt called out in the indictment. Special Prosecutor Jack Smith says Trump and six co-conspirators orchestrated a plot to overturn the election results so he could stay in power. Former Vice President Mike Pence says "Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President." Mark welcomes John Rothmann to discuss. Have you seen MAGA Mickey? You're about to...and what do you think about sending Senator Ted Cruz on a permanent VK? We'll look at a clever campaign ad. Plus, we'll go Bowling...2023-08-022h 01

The Mark Thompson ShowDID FOX NEWS CAUSE COVID DEATHS & ARE THEY LIABLE? NEW FAUX CHICKEN COMES TO RESTAURANTS, 8/1/23When Fox News gave misinformation, likely knowingly, about Covid - thousands of people believed them and died. The question now is whether Fox should be held liable in those deaths. Former ABC White House correspondent Jim Avila will explain. He has a new article in Barrett News Media. Here is the link if you’d like to read it before the discussion. https://barrettnewsmedia.com/2023/08/01/fox-news-should-be-liable-for-thousands-of-covid-19-deaths/There’s no denying that former President Trump has the uncanny ability to turn bad press into a good thing for himself. Now a judge in Georgia is denying Trump’s reques...2023-08-012h 02

The Mark Thompson ShowPAC MONEY USED FOR MOUNTING TRUMP LEGAL COSTS, GEORGIA INDICTMENT COMING SOON, LAW & DISORDER! 07/31/23The former President now under indictment is getting his legal bills paid for by PAC money. The Trump PAC spent $40 million on legal bills in the first half of 2023! Now, the legal cases mounting against Trump are becoming part of his campaign.Speaking of those mounting legal cases, when will the election fraud case out of Georgia bear fruit? A Georgia prosecutor is reportedly looking for a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks - sometime between July 31st and August 18th.It's Monday and Courtney will bring the crime with MMMM. She digs deep into the case...2023-08-012h 00

The Mark Thompson ShowEarthquake!...the Real Mark Thompson?...David Cay Johnston talks what's next for Trump & NBC Bay Area Anchor Raj Mathai 12/20/2022Support the show: http://www.themarkthompsonshow.com - -Eureka quake update...Damage... January 6th House Committee: Now what? The House Committee makes a compelling case. Pulitzer winner David Cay Johnston gives us the realities of what's next for Trump and his co-conspirators in the coup attempt. The rich and successful MARK THOMPSON talks to our MARK THOMPSON. His new book chronicles a life in radio and on top of the broadcast world along with spilling the tea on celebrity. Guest, Raj Mathai, from NBC BAY AREA drops in. Mark and Raj go all the way back to...2022-12-201h 55

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonWhen MLK "Signed His Own Death Warrant"Those were the compelling words used by the Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Chief of Staff, to describe Dr. King's speech, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence," April 4, 1967 at the Riverside Church in New York--one year to the day before Dr. King's crucifixion.Red Letter Christians organized clergy, including Rev. Mark, and activists to read "Beyond Vietnam" at Riverside 55 years later, in a moving tribute to MLK to commemorate his martyrdom, and in consideration of his unfinished work today.In order of appearance:Rev. Michael...2022-04-0755 min

MarkCastsS1E4 - Outlaw Triathlon 2022In this episode, Mark talks about how he got into triathlons and his first experience with the Ironman-distance events. He talks about some of the training that he has undertaken, the kit that he's bought for the events and the practicalities of life as a triathlete with a full-time job. You can follow Mark on both Instagram and Strava. His Insta is @mark.thompson.tri and on Strava he is Mark Thompson Tri 2022-04-0324 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBlack Men for Voting Rights: Part ThreeLast week, Black male leadership gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the largest attack on voting rights since the civil war and reconstruction. An epic lineup delivers inspiration and hard truths about what’s at stake as we look to the next midterm and presidential elections. We close out the event with words from our very own Mark Thompson. After the speakers concluded, Mark and the other demonstrators were arrested for standing up for the right to vote. Speakers: Ty Hobson Powell, Community Activist in Washington D.C.; Tamir Harper, Assistant Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.; Richard P...2021-07-2927 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe 4th of Their LieIn observance of the 4th of July, and in honor of Frederick Douglass, Mark Thompson brings you a Make It Plain special segment: The 4th of Their Lie. In today’s episode, Mark passionately recites the beginning of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” And on this holiday, we especially honor the slaves who did not know of their freedom until June 19th, 1865. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy 2021-07-0526 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBiden’s First 100 Days: Part TwoIn the final half of this two-part panel, hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, panelists dig deeper into the topics President Biden covered in his first formal address to Congress. LaTosha Brown opens with remarks on voter suppression and then participants provide additional analysis and reflection on topics including unemployment, international relations, reparations, and police violence. The panel closes with moving remarks by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi. Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer Panelists: Dr. E...2021-05-0441 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBiden's First 100 Days: Part OneIn this annual panel (and two-part MIP series), hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, these Black leaders reflect on President Biden’s first 100 days in office and assess what, if anything, has been accomplished that will advance the goals of the Black community-at-large. These leaders also consider what Black voters can and should do to hold the Biden administration accountable. Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer Panelists: Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women; La...2021-05-0343 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonThe Story of Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson with Co-Author of “I Came As a Shadow: An Autobiography” Jesse Washington and former Championship Hoya Point Guard Michael JacksonBasketball coaching giant John Thompson’s posthumously published autobiography is out today and Mark is joined by co-author Jesse Washington and star point guard for Thompson’s championship Hoya’s Michael Jackson. Jesse shares his first meeting with Coach, how he landed the position of co-author on the book, and how he challenged him as a writer throughout the experience. Michael also shares his experience playing on Coach’s team and how he was ever the teacher, giving his most important lessons off the court. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast...2020-12-1544 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonA Tribute to Hall of Fame Basketball Coach John Thompson with Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, and David AldridgeHall of Fame Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson would have been 79 years old today. On his birthday, we're commemorating his life, career, and the impact he had on those he knew and coached, including Mark himself, who worked under Coach as Manager of the Georgetown Men's Basketball team from 1986-88. The first conversation is with the iconic Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, who led Coach's teams to three Final Fours and a National Championship. Their intimate discussion is followed by another legendary name who also considered Coach to be like a father to him, NBA Hall of Famer and Georgetown...2020-09-0253 min

Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers#218 – How Mark Thompson Built a SAAS Empire Without Writing a Line of CodeSend us a textWhat You Will Learn How to take your business idea and grow it into a full-fledged company How to properly outsource development tasks How to market a software business Today, Mark is joined by Mark Thompson of PayKickstart. Mark discusses how he took his business idea from pipe dream to online empire through smart decision … #218 – How Mark Thompson Built a SAAS Empire Without Writing a Line of Code Read More »2020-07-1339 min

Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSenate Democrats In Conversation With the Black PressMark took a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with nearly HALF of Senate Democrats, for what was a productive round-table discussion between lawmakers and African American journalists. No topic was off limits in this intimate conversation, including discussion on the Coronavirus outbreak (made worse for Americans by Trump's incompetent mishandling, according to Sen. Schumer), the disparities in our health care system, problems and proposed changes to our criminal justice system, the 2020 election, reparations, and more. Senators in attendance: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Bob Casey, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Catherine Cortez...2020-03-1352 min

One True PodcastMark Thompson on the Italian Front of WWIIn this episode, the brilliant historian Mark Thompson, author of the magisterial The White War, separates fact from fiction as he analyzes Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, including its epic depiction of the devastating Caporetto retreat. In writing his great war novel, Hemingway dramatically recreated the Italian Front of World War I by consulting histories, maps, novels, and others’ firsthand accounts. He also drew from his own traumatic experiences in northern Italy in 1918. Thompson turns his attention to the historical context of the fiction, focusing on the “forgotten front” of Italy during World War I. He add...2020-01-2048 min