Mark Simon and Bob Marks wrap up a packed month of interviews and dive deeper into the biggest political stories shaping the moment.

From rising gas prices and escalating tensions with Iran to the looming midterms and shifting voter sentiment, the conversation explores what success actually looks like in U.S. foreign policy—and whether the current strategy is sustainable.

They also break down:

• The political risks facing President Trump
• How gas prices could reshape the election
• Growing distrust in elections and the SAVE Act debate
• California’s chaotic governor’s race
• Local San Mateo County battles heating up
• And a lighter note: Opening Day and optimism for the Giants

It’s a wide-ranging, candid discussion on politics, policy, and the unpredictability of what comes next.

⏱️ Time Breaks (Chapters)

00:00 – Intro & March recap

00:31 – A month of major interviews

00:53 – Iran conflict & rising gas prices

01:41 – U.S. policy on Iran & nuclear threats

03:20 – What does “success” even look like?

05:18 – Military options & Strait of Hormuz

07:23 – Global economy & oil disruption

09:29 – Gas prices and political fallout

10:53 – Trump’s possible endgame

12:39 – What has actually been accomplished?

15:02 – Midterms outlook & political risks

16:18 – “No Kings” protests & voter sentiment

18:04 – Will protests impact elections?

19:12 – Trump, health, and political stability

21:09 – Election trust & voting concerns

23:17 – Vote-by-mail debate & Supreme Court

26:06 – California governor’s race chaos

27:54 – Strategy, money & campaign dynamics

29:24 – Why candidates stay in the race

33:09 – Why voters aren’t paying attention yet

33:41 – Local San Mateo County races

38:22 – Development battles & community tensions

40:10 – Social media & political polarization

42:15 – Giants Opening Day & sports talk

46:18 – Buster Posey & rebuilding optimism

46:46 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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