The Mark Thompson Show Podcast

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Mark Thompson has worked in radio for more than 30 years, on such legendary stations as KABC, KFI and previously at KGO. He is also a veteran TV news personality, having spend time working in Denver, Los Angeles and New York, with eight years at San Francisco’s KRON-TV.​ His show airs on KGO from 10am-12pm.

The Mark Thompson Show


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    Kim McCallister Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 68:35


    Listen to Wednesday's complete podcast as Kim McCallister fills in for The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister: Scooby Doo's Velma Confirms LGBTQ+ Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 14:31


    A new ‘Scooby Doo' clip confirms what fans have long debated - Velma is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Kim McCallister, filling in for Mark Thompson, shares her surprise at the differing reactions from KGO 810 listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister: Why are There Protests in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 19:39


    What is happening in Iran? Washington Post's Visual Forensics video reporter, Joyce Sohyun Lee, explains why there are protests in Iran with Kim McCallister as she fills in for Mark Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister: High Risk, High Reward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 13:47


    California Politics Playbook writer for Politico, Jeremy B. White joins Kim McCallister as she fills in for Mark Thompson to discuss the two gambling initiatives that will be on the ballot this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister: UC Hastings Law School Sued Over Name Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 20:38


    UC Hastings law school is being sued by namesake's heirs over the decision to drop "Hastings" in the name. Kim McCallister, filling in for Mark Thompson, explains why the family is requesting the name to be reinstated or be paid the $100,000 plus interest that Hastings used to fund the school. With interest, the money would be $1.7 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 68:19


    Listen to Tuesday's complete podcast of The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Country Music Queen Loretta Lynn Dies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 14:48


    Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country music queen, dies at 90.  Mark Thompson reflects on her life in "Last Call".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Boycotting Oil Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 19:07


    David Cay Johnston, co-founder of DCReport, Pulitzer Prize Winner, and 4-time bestselling author, joins Mark Thompson to discuss boycotting oil companies over increasing prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Trump Sues CNN for $475 Million Over Defamation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 14:03


    Former President Donald Trump is suing CNN for $475 million over defamation. Plus, hear Trump deny any knowledge of the January 6th capitol riot. Mark Thompson shares details in "Chunk of Trump."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: CA Suffering Through Driest Years Ever Recorded

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 20:22


    California is suffering through the driest three years since records began in 1896. Mark Thompson explains why there is no relief in sight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: California Approves Jay Walking Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 1:42


    Mark Thompson talks about the new law in California that will allow jay walking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 99:12


    Listen to Monday's special three-hour podcast of The Mark Thompson Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Stimulus Payments Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 14:06


    Kim McCallister tells Mark Thompson when California residents can expect to receive their stimulus payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Right Wing Media Claims Democrats Created Hurricane Ian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 18:42


    Right-wing media is claiming Democrats have created Hurricane Ian to target red states. Mark Thompson explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Big Pork is Tipping the Scales of Justice in Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 13:36


    Big Pork is tipping the scales of justice in Utah Jonathan Frohnmayer, Organizer and Corporate Counsel at Direct Action Everywhere - a global network of activists working to achieve revolutionary social and political change for animals in one generation joins Mark Thompson to discuss animal rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Woman Charged with Inmate's Murder After Alleged Meth-Laced Kiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 20:27


    A woman in Tennessee is being charged with an inmate's murder after an alleged meth-laced kiss. Mark Thompson shares insight on the alleged kiss and more in "Law & Disorder".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Chess Has a Major Cheating Probelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 13:11


    Chess has a cheating problem. It might need a vigilante, too. Lee Hester, Mark Thompson's official chess correspondent explains the situation in complete detail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: New Law Allows Californians to Legally Jaywalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 19:11


    A new law allows Californians to legally jaywalk, Mark Thompson shares details on the law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister fills in for Mark Thompson: Movies You Should Watch This Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 14:33


    Michael Snyder, movie critic & Culture Blaster, reviews the following movies for the upcoming weekend: BROS    SMILE   THE GOOD HOUSE   GOD'S CREATURES   THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER    HOCUS POCUS 2 CONFESS, FLETCH   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister fills in for Mark Thompson - Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 71:19


    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ABC 7's Dan Ashley fills in for Mark Thompson - Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 65:17


    ABC 7's Dan Ashley fills in for Mark today. His guests include: Washington Post Reporter Brittany Shammas live in Key West bringing us the latest details on the impact of Hurricane Ian ABC 7 Weather Forecaster Spencer Christian, discussing hurricanes and climate change Rocket Expert David Ray, discussing his company's involvement in the Artemis Rocket Program Christopher J. Wolfe, Chief Investment Officer at First Republic Bank, discussing the drop in the stock market and how to navigate a bear market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ABC 7's Dan Ashley fills in for Mark Thompson: Navigating the Bear Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 9:48


    ABC 7's Dan Ashley fills in for Mark today and discusses the bear market with Christopher J. Wolfe, Chief Investment Officer at First Republic Private Wealth ManagementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 70:31


    Listen to Wednesday's complete podcast as Chris Merrill fills in for The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Being Unhappy or Lonely Speeds Up Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 15:04


    According to a new study, being unhappy or lonely speeds up aging more tan smoking. Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, reviews the study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Where Do You Go When Your Town Burns Down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 20:02


    Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, asks an important question amid fire season - where do you go when your town burns down?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Forest Service Seizes PG&E Equipment as Part of Fire Probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 15:25


    Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of fire probe, Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Hurricane Ian Postpones Jan 6th Committee Hearings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 20:00


    Hurricane Ian has postponed the January 6th committee hearings, Chris Merrill shares details as he fills in for Mark Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 67:55


    Listen to Tuesday's complete podcast of Chris Merrill filling in for The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Has the Perfect Car Been Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 13:39


    Autonomous vehicles are coming and when they do, we are checking out!   Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, has all the details you need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: 47 Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies Stripped of Badges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 19:55


    47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies were stripped of their weapons and badges over the weekend after an audit revealed that they had received unsatisfactory scores on psychological exams. Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, shares details on the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: SFO Airport Restaurant Workers Continue to Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 14:23


    SFO airport restaurant workers are on the second day of their strike, demanding better wages and health care. Chris Merrill shares details on "striketober" as he fills in for Mark Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: The True Sign of the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 19:58


    Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, shares the true sign of the holiday season - no, it isn't the Pumpkin-Spice Lattes or themed decorations in stores - it is the beginning of government shutdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 69:00


    Listen to Monday's complete podcast of Chris Merrill filling in for The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: CA's Price Per Gallon is Nearly $2 More than National Average

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 15:03


    We know gas is more expensive in California. But why is it so much more expensive? California's gas is nearly $2 more per gallon when compared to the national average. Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, asks who is the blame for the price.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Preparing from Hurricane Ian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 18:16


    Floridians have turned their attention away from importing and exporting asylum seekers from Texas to prepare for what could be a monster hurricane. Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, shares details on Hurricane Ian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: Joe Biden says the COVID-19 Pandemic is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 16:23


    President Joe Biden says the pandemic is over. But, Dr. John Swartzberg, MD, FACP, Professor Emeritus of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, Infectious Disease and Vaccinology joins Chris Merrill, as he fills in for Mark Thompson, to explain why the virus ending isn't a simple yes or no answer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill: SFO Restaurant Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 19:20


    Restaurant workers at SFO are putting down their tools and picking up posters to protest their working conditions. Chris Merrill, filling in for Mark Thompson, tells KGO 810 listeners why they need to BYOS - bring your own snacks - to the airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kim McCallister fills in on The Mark Thompson Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 68:37


    Listen to Kim McCallister guest host on The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Merrill fills in for Mark Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 56:01


    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 71:07


    Listen to Thursday's complete podcast of The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Learn How to Use the Most of you iPhone Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 15:59


    Jefferson Graham, Host of PhotowalksTV.com, co-host iPhonePhotoshow podcast, and former USA Today Columnist joins Mark Thompson to talk about the new iPhone 14. Listen to find out when Graham's next free Photowalk event is in the city!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Ending Animal Cruelty at the Rodeo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 20:19


    Eric Mills, Coordinator at Action for Animals, joins Mark Thompson to discuss ending animal cruelty at the rodeo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Megachurch Leader Addresses Followers Through Prison Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 14:33


    La Luz del Mundo, a megachurch leader, addresses his followers in Mexico from a Los Angeles prison phone.Mark Thompson shares details of his charges in a mini "Televangelist Theatre".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Juju Chang on Covering Queen Elizabeth II's Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 20:17


    Juju Chang, ABC Nightline co-anchor, joins Mark Thompson to discuss returning from the UK after covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 68:34


    Listen to Tuesday's complete podcast of The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: NYC Weatherman Fired After Webcam Nudes Leak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 15:20


    Joe Ferullo, award-winning media executive, producer, and journalist is with Mark Thompson to share his thoughts on a New York City weatherman who was fired after his webcam nudes leaked. What do you think?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: The Power of Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 18:03


    David Cay Johnston, co-founder of DCReport, Pulitzer Prize Winner and 4-time bestselling author talks to Mark Thompson about the power of personality in regard to world leaders and authoritarianism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: US - Mexico Border Exceeds 2 Million Arrests a Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 14:26


    Arrests along the United States - Mexico border exceed 2 million a year for the first time. Mark Thompson explains in "Bowling with Biden".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Californians Can Soon Be Composted as their Burial Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 20:45


    Californians will be able to choose human composting as their burial method starting in 2027. Listen to Mark Thompson discuss the burying alternative. Plus a special moment for National Gibberish Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 71:10


    Listen to Monday's complete podcast of The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark Thompson: Reactions to Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 15:14


    Mark Thompson shares KGO 810 listener reactions to Queen Elizabeth II's casket and funeral.Plus, Pat Thurston joins the show to share what she will be discussing from 12 pm - 4 pm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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