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The Mark Thompson Show

Mark Thompson

Booking Overview

A live political news and current-affairs show featuring recurring external guests such as political analysts, journalists, authors, historians, academics, and legal experts. Agencies could credibly pitch timely-book authors, election and democracy specialists, investigative journalists, public-policy experts, and attorneys with relevant political or constitutional expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features established but attainable commentators alongside nationally recognized figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 189.0k subscribers

Instagram: 9.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

themarkthompsonshow@gmail.com

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Host

Mark Thompson - Broadcaster and political commentator who hosts a live current-affairs program focused on U.S. politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established political analysts, journalists, authors, historians, academics, attorneys, and public-policy professionals with recognized expertise, a timely book or project, or substantial experience interpreting national political news.
Required Achievements:  
Published or best-selling books, Pulitzer or Emmy recognition, National journalism and broadcast experience, Academic or scholarly expertise, Professional experience in law, public policy, or political strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Dmitri Mehlhorn - Democratic Institutions And His Book Archipelago Of Light

David Cay Johnston - White House Press Access, Political Announcements, Journalism, And Current U.s. Politics

David Shuster - Political News, White House Press Access, And Current Affairs

Sarah Kendzior - Press Freedom, Political Power, And Current U.s. Affairs

Michael Snyder - Film, Streaming, And Popular Culture

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Democracy, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Mark Thompson Show
:

Trump Jeers as Supporters Beat Protester, New Press Sec Fails, David Cay Johnston Joins (10/13/26)

October 13, 2026

President Trump's controversial new energy agreement with Russia is already dividing lawmakers and world leaders. Trump announced a massive diesel deal that will bring 300,000 tons of Russian fuel into the U.S. market immediately, with another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons after that. The stated goal is to ease global energy costs, but the reaction has been anything but smooth. Ukrainian President Zelensky calls the deal a "birthday gift" to Putin designed to "kill us, kill our ...

Choosing a Favored History: Trump Says Columbus is a Victim of Slander 10/12/26

October 12, 2026

We have a captivating pre-recorded show on this holiday. It's Indigenous People's Day for some and for others Columbus Day. Trump falls into the Columbus Day category -  issuing a proclamation defending Christopher Columbus from "a vicious and merciless campaign to erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage." It's not the first time Trump has made such a proclamation. Mark will weigh in.  We have two bright stars in the guest line-up:  First up...John Iadarola.  He is a po...

Republicans FAIL in Debates Nationwide, Furious Mamdani Calls Trump After NYC ICE Shooting (10/9/26)

October 09, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers faced off in a heated debate over the Iran war, gas prices, health care and tariffs. The Michigan Senate candidates traded attacks over their political positions in a race that could help decide control of the Senate. Over at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants the man who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base to be killed by a firing squad and wants it streamed and available to the public. This Week in Politics brings Mo Kelly and Da...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Mark Thompson Show
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How do I get in touch with The Mark Thompson Show?

The Mark Thompson Show is hosted by Mark Thompson. Its publicly listed email is themarkthompsonshow@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Mark Thompson Show?

The publicly listed email for The Mark Thompson Show: themarkthompsonshow@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Mark Thompson Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Mark Thompson Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Mark Thompson Show?

The Mark Thompson Show typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established political analysts, journalists, authors, historians, academics, attorneys, and public-policy professionals with recognized expertise, a timely book or project, or substantial experience interpreting national political news. Common among recent guests: Published or best-selling books; Pulitzer or Emmy recognition; National journalism and broadcast experience. Recent guests include Dmitri Mehlhorn, David Cay Johnston, and David Shuster.

How hard is it to get booked on The Mark Thompson Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Mark Thompson Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Analysis, Elections, Democracy, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

themarkthompsonshow@gmail.com

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