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After the jury in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial in New York came back with guilty verdicts for all 34 felony counts against him, reaction was swift and very different. House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a shameful day in American history echoing other Republicans. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Democratic chair of the Senate judiciary courts subcommittee, said “It’s only in honest courtrooms that the former president has been unable to lie and bully his way out of trouble.” Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz will join us at the top of the show to discuss yesterday’s verdicts and layout what comes next for Donald Trump. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be in to talk politics and to discuss what the guilty verdict may mean for the upcoming presidential election. Albert is putting together quite the Friday Fabulous Florida. Get ready for some wild stories. Albert says when it gets hotter in Florida, it gets even more crazy! Michael Snyder will slide right in on his rainbow to talk movies, TV, sports and pop culture.

There are four specific pieces of testimony that jurors In Trump‘s criminal hush money trial are requesting to rehear. They involve interactions between David Pecker and Donald Trump. What does that man in regards to their focus? What does the length of deliberation signify? We’ll ask former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney, David Katz for his legal analysis.

America is on verdict watch. The jury in Trump’s hush money trial in New York handed a whopper of a case. The panel, comprised of seven men and five women beginning deliberation today after instructions from the judge. SCOTUS judge Samuel Alito will NOT recuse himself from sensitive cases involving Presidential immunity and J6. Even though his wife’s personal outspokenness is remarked on by neighbors and friends flags flown at his home and fights with neighbors clearly reflect an intense bias (or at least the outward appearance of extreme bias) Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann will stop by to discuss at all. “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” brings environmental journalist Belinda Waymouth to the show. She has some positive news about a breakthrough in the manufacturing process of cement. She’ll also talk about how climate change may be affecting air travel.

A jaw dropping entry fee to attend a Trump event! Bay Area tech big wigs step in to help Trump sweep up Silicon Valley cash. Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston will be on the show to discuss this, the end of the Trump trial, Trump’s Memorial Day message and more. Jefferson Graham will stop in to take a look at Google‘s struggles with AI. The Mark Thompson Show 5/28/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #DavidCayJohnston #TrumpTrial #Trump#Politics #Political #Technology #Google

Since he didn’t have to be in court yesterday, Donald Trump got in a little golfing at his course in New Jersey and then went to a park in the Bronx for a rally. Thousands of people showed up, but not all of them were Trump supporters. There was some pushing and shoving between people with different ideas and reportedly, a smell of pot in the air. President Biden is way ahead in recent polls of voters in both New York and New Jersey. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be in to break it all down. Friday Fabulous Florida is upon us once again and Albert will be in to help us pick a winner in our most amusing state. Michael Snyder, the Culture Blaster, will be stop by the studio to talk about music, movies, pop, culture, and sports. The Mark Thompson Show 5/24/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #Trump #TrumpTrial #MichaelShure #Election #PresidentialElection #Polling #Politics #Political #TrumpRally #Florida #FridayFabulousFlorida #MichaelSnyder #MovieReviews #Entertainment

Nikki Haley has come crawling back to the dais of Donald Trump. After nearly a year telling America, Trump would be bad for the country, she now is putting her party over her country and supporting him. Scarlett Johansson is pretty upset. Open AI came to her twice asking if they could use her voice as part of there AI chatbot. Both times she said no. They found a voice actress who sounds an awful lot like her. Is that ethical? Voice actor Terri Apple will be on the show to discuss. The Mark Thompson Show 5/23/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was asked this week about Supreme Court Justice Alito having an upside-down US flag at his house. The longtime symbol of distress has been co-opted by the “Stop the Steal” activists pushing the idea that President Biden somehow stole an election despite no evidence to back it up. McConnell had words for a few Republicans who have criticized the move. He said,“ We need to leave the Supreme Court alone.” We will talk to presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann about that and more. Bring on “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” with Belinda Waymouth! Today, Belinda will look at Sperm Whale research indicating their clicks are rather like a human language. She looks at recycled plastic made of trash and biodegradable fabric made from an invasive species. The Mark Thompson Show 5/22/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com Trump #SupremeCourt #JohnRothmann #TrumpTrial #Politics #Political #MitchMcConnell #Scotus #Environment #BelindaWaymouth #Pollution #BiodegradableFabric #RecycledPlastic #SpermWhales #Animals #Environmentalist

From trying to direct Judge Juan Merchan on how to handle objections to staring the judge down, Donald Trump’s only witness is causing chaos in the courtroom. Robert Costello’s conduct caused the judge to clear the courtroom so he could tell Costello his actions were contemptuous and if it continued he’d be removed from the stand and have his testimony stricken. David Cay Johnston will be in to discuss. Jefferson Graham is fresh off the plane from Euope. He’ll be in yo share some photos and some travel stories. The Mark Thompson Show 5/21/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #TrumpTrial #DavidCayJohnston #Trump #ContemptOfCourt #RobertCostello #Politics #Political #Legal #Photography #Travel #news

The spectacle of a former U.S. president on trial for allegedly falsifying financial records in an effort to pay off a porn star and influence an election continues today. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen is expected to finish testifying. The defense doesn’t have many witnesses to call so closing arguments may not be far off. An article in the New York Times suggests prosecutors have law and precedent on their side. A mysterious helicopter crash in a foggy forest killed the President of Iran, Iran’s Foreign Minister and other officials. What might this mean for politics and conflict in the region. True Crime Corner returns with Courtney. She has another creepy tale to tell! The Mark Thompson Show 5/20/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #TrumpTrial #Trump #Iran #IranianPresident #HelicopterCrash #IranForeignMinister #InternationalPolitics #Politics #MichaelCohen #Political #TrueCrime

According to a New York Times report, an upside down American flag flapped in the breeze over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s house in 2021. The symbol historically means distress, but was co-opted by “Stop the Steal “activists who claimed the 2020 presidential election was not valid. Justices are supposed to avoid the appearance of any bias, but the flag was present as Justice Alito considered cases regarding the election. He claims his wife put the flag up in response to a neighbor’s offensive yard sign. Neighbors say Martha-Ann Alito had an ongoing argument with neighbors who planted an anti-Trump sign with an expletive on their front lawn. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will join us to discuss Justice Alito’s flag, the Trump trial and much more. It’s Friday, which means we get to immerse ourselves in the wild crazy antics of Floridians once again. Friday Fabulous Florida rules mandate that you pick a favorite story based on “that’s so Florida” criteria. Let the wild rumpus begin! Are you ready for a weekend full of fun and adventure and maybe a trip to the big big movies? Even if you’re just relaxing at home, the Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, will give you some great ideas about the offerings both streaming and at the theaters.

Lara Trump sat down with Sean Hannity and discussed the two upcoming presidential debates. Both were agreed to by President Biden and Donald Trump. Still, Lara Trump says her father-in-law “called their bluff” by signing on to the debates. Neither event has happened yet, but she says the debates are “rigged so heavily in Joe Biden’s favor - but everything always is.” Someone grab the tiny violin. 🎻 The Trump trial continues and we have former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney David Katz on the show to break it all down.

Is Rudy Giuliani hiding out to avoid being served with an indictment notice? Arizona prosecutors have tried for weeks to find Giuliani to no avail. The building staff at his residence is refusing any deliveries of documents and Giuliani is not responding to any communications. The indictment is connected to the plot to overturn the 2020 Arizona election results. Political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann will share his thoughts. Belinda Waymouth is back with “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” She looks at what we will lose if Trump is elected and has to make good on his deal with fossil fuel company leaders.

Michael Cohen continues his testimony in the Trump criminal hush money trial. While Cohen connected all the dots prosecutors have made with multiple witnesses thus far, Trump feigned disinterest and mostly sat with his eyes closed avoiding eye contact. Today, the defense gets to cross examine Cohen. It’s the perfect day to check in with Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston. We’ll get his thoughts on the trial and on Trump‘s tax trouble with a high-rise in Chicago. Actor, writer and producer Jay Kogen joins the show. We’ll ask him about his experiences writing on shows like The Simpsons, Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond and Malcolm in the Middle. The Mark Thompson Show 5/14/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #Trump #DavidCayJohnston #JayKogen #TrumpTrial #MichaelCohen #HushMann #TrumpIRS

Explosive testimony from former Trump lawyer and so called “fixer” Michael Cohen in the criminal hush money case. Prosecutors are trying to connect Trump to the $130k payment Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet ahead the 2016 election. Gather round the Internet for True Crime Corner. Courtney spins a tale you won’t believe! The Mark Thompson Show 5/13/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #Trump #TrumpTrial #MichaelCohen #StormyDaniels #Politics #Political #TrueCrime

Donald Trump reportedly has his hand out to fossil fuel CEOs. He wants top oil and gas executives to fork over $1 billion for his campaign. In exchange: a promise that if he is elected, he will undo many of President Biden’s green energy policies. Political analyst and journalist Michael Shure will be in to talk about that and so much more. Albert has really outdone himself with today’s Friday Fabulous Florida offerings. He says the temperatures are heating up and things are getting crazy in the Sunshine State. Bring in the Culture Blaster! Michael Snyder joins us to review movies, tv shows and all things interesting.

Stormy Daniel’s wrapped up her 6 hours of testimony at the Trump hush money trial today. She talked about fearing for her safety and ominous posts Trump made on his Truth Social website that she found threatening. When Trump’s lawyers pressed her on the social media comments she made, she said she was defending herself and never said anything negative about him until he said something negative about her. It got loud on the House floor! Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was booed after calling for a resolution to oust a fellow Republican - Speaker Mike Johnson. Her move was quickly blocked 359-43. Only 10 Republicans sided with Greene. Trump Trial analysis from the indefinite pause on the documents case to Stormy’s racy testimony, Former federal prosecutor David Katz will share his thoughts. “That’s Rich” showcases a superyacht is in the San Francisco Bay. Plus, we’ll dive into Mark’s Mailbag.

Stormy spilled it all in court…from giving Trump a naughty spanking with a rolled up magazine to Trump pressuring her for sex in exchange for an appearance on “The Apprentice.” Across the courtroom, Trump looked mighty uncomfortable, shifting in his seat, making head movements and swearing. The judge had to ask his lawyers to make him stop. In the documents case, judge Eileen Cannon, whom Trump appointed, is indefinitely putting the proceedings on hold. We’ll talk about this all with political analyst and presidential historian John Rothmann. New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan joins us. He will share the true story behind his latest historical novel, “All the Glimmering Stars.” “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” Is back in the hands of Belinda Waymouth. She’ll talk about the impact cicadas have on the environment, our success with renewable energy and temperatures rising in Asia.

Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who allegedly had an affair with former President Donald Trump, takes the stand in his trial, offering gripping testimony that sheds light on their relationship and the events surrounding it. Daniels recounts details of their alleged affair, including intimate encounters and hush money payments made to her to keep silent about it. Her testimony provides a firsthand account of a scandal that has long shadowed Trump's presidency, adding a dramatic twist to the legal proceedings and capturing the attention of the public and media alike. As she faces questioning from both prosecution and defense attorneys, Daniels is composed and steadfast in her assertions, leaving a lasting impression on the courtroom and potentially impacting the outcome of the trial. The judge in Donald Trump‘s criminal hush money trial seems to be losing patience with his blatant disregard for the rules of the court. Trump broke the gag order, forbidding him from attacking those involved in those involved in the trial. For the second time, he was found to be in contempt of court and fined. This time, the judge spoke directly to Trump and admonished him for a direct attack on the rule of law. Judge Juan Merchan told Trump further violations may mean some time behind bars! We will talk about all things Trump trial and more with Pulitzer prize-winning author and journalist David Cay Johnston. A Law & Disorder includes a church fight and more whistleblowers coming forward at Boeing. The Mark Thompson Show 5/7/24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com #trump #stormy #DavidCayJohnston #trumptrial #Politics #political

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not giving up on the possibility of becoming Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. She appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation over the weekend and it wasn’t pretty. She once again talked about having to shoot her puppy whom she insisted was a dangerous animal. She was also called out for untrue stories that she says are now being edited out of her new book. The criminal hush money Trump trial is back in session today. We’ll be following all of the details that emerge. Courtney has another story for us over in True Crime Corner. Buzzy Cohen bring some fun to the show. He’s written a new book called, “ Baby Got Facts!” It’s all 90s trivia - from fashion trends to viral Internet moments and binge-worthy TV shows. Karen Dawn will join us to share her love of animals The Mark Thompson Show 5-6-24 Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow Maybe you’re more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24 And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Prosecutors played another one of the secretly recorded phone calls made by former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen. Trump could be heard saying, “It’s so false what they’re saying. It’s such bullshit.” Cohen talks to Trump about opening up a company for the transfer of information regarding David Pecker and says he spoke to Allen Weisselberg about how to set up the financing. Journalist and political analyst Michael Shure will join us to discuss that and more. Friday Fabulous Florida brings the craziest stories. Those Floridians make Friday special on The Mark Thompson Show. The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, will make his way to the studio to talk about movies, what’s on TV and the latest in the sports world.