Episode Details

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.

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

The Game is hosted by Mark Simon and Bob Marks and produced by Frank Bravo, BravoITC.com and YourTechMakeover.com. Watch or listen to every episode at TheGamePeninsula.com.