Dozens feared injured after vehicle plows into crowd at Christmas market in Germany/ New synthetic drug three times stronger than fentanyl linked to LA County death. Party City and Big Lots stores are closing/ Yelp names 3 California ice skating rinks among North America’s best. Guest: Mariel Hemingway to discuss her 3 limited series, her podcast + stratosphere ATC on wellness technology and a foundation she started with Melissa Yamaguchi for mental health called Mariel Hemingway Foundation (MarielHemingwayFoundation.org) 

 How scammers can take the deed to your home without you knowing. Guest: Elex Michaelson from Fox Los Angeles talks Musk and Trump talk. Mega Millions jackpot grows to $862M for Friday night's drawing/ Free gunlocks from Pomona hospital aim to prevent accidental shootings. Cro’s Holiday Song/ Bone box of Jesus' brother discovered in Israel deemed 'most significant item from time of Christ'.

Camarillo family that lost home in Mountain Fire receives heartwarming holiday surprise. Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's Classic Potato Chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk/ Mental health patients anxious as Kaiser Southern California strike hits week 10. Straight men’s crack-cocaine addiction, The Stock Market. CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Moved to Notorious Facility Housing ‘Diddy’ as Both Await Trial. 

House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain. Congress races to fund federal government before deadline: Here’s what staying open and closing. RHOA alum Peter Thomas hit with 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to failure to pay trust fund taxes/ Luigi Mangione appears in NY court, faces federal charges including stalking, murder. CA's lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year.

Mark T.’s Whip-a-round on the annual earnings of Tv Host Veteran,Calif. Man Accused of Communicating with 15-Year-Old Wis. School Shooter, Planning His Own Attack. Guest: Pat McGann – Comedian to discuss his upcoming performance at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. California rocket launch could produce sonic booms this weekend. House passes bill backed by Paris Hilton to reform youth treatment facilities.

‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated from the U.S., Officials Say/ Hollywood Forever’s new mausoleum is a high-rise for the dead: ‘This is the future of cemeteries’ Guest: Dean Sharp - helps Mark Thompson with his bathroom issues in his home. Starbucks Has a Pumpkin Spice Latte Problem in China/ Starbucks joins Amazon employees in strikes as workers at 3 SoCal facilities join strike amid busy holiday shopping season. KFC's newest spin-off restaurant, 'Saucy'. 

Mark Thompson is sitting in for Tim Conway Jr today. And he kicks off the show with ABC’s Alex Stone, and they discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency in response to the first severe case of bird flu, and what it means for those working with animals.Mark dives into the whirlwind of holiday activities, shares insights on Prop 36 taking effect, and analyzes the stock market’s dramatic 1,100-point drop. The hour wraps with Mark’s surprising foray into DIY home improvement and a look at how budget travel is evolving, including Southwest’s new seating approach and Frontier’s first-class offering.

In this hour of the show, Mark wraps up the discussion on budget airlines with Frontier’s $299 'Go Wild Pass' and delves into the growing Mega Millions jackpot, now at $825 million. And a prior jackpot winner’s bold claim of buying two winning tickets sparks debate.Mark also examines California’s EPA-approved ban on new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and speculates on the Trump administration's potential response.The hour continues with a look at Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Herschel Walker's appointment as Ambassador to the Bahamas, and vaccine mistrust’s devastating effects, from measles epidemics in the Congo to polio vaccine controversies in the U.S.

In the final hour of the show, Mark delves into the extended space mission of two NASA astronauts stranded aboard the ISS due to issues with Boeing's capsule, leaving SpaceX to step in for their rescue. He also covers the death of an unruly Royal Caribbean passenger who attacked crew and passengers before his detainment. Mark discusses the murder charges and terrorism indictment against Luigi Mangione, the TikTok ownership shake-up potentially facing ByteDance, and a controversial joke from Chris Rock on SNL. The show wraps up with a lively crosstalk between Mark and Mo’Kelly, exploring mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey.

New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and more.// Mark Thompson’s Plans for the Holidays/ US Postal Service issues warning about text message scam, ‘Smishing’. // Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no winning ticket was sold/U.S. policymakers embrace crypto expertise, aiming for clarity and fairness. // Powerful Santa Ana winds force road closures, could shut down power in Topanga Canyon area/ Trump considers privatizing US Postal Service. 

 AM Radio Effort Hits Snag as Proposed Dashboard Requirement Left Out of Year-End Budget/ NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space Hit with Another Delay Before Return Home. // Titan Submersible Implosion Documentary in the Works/ What is ‘brain rot’? The science behind what too much scrolling does to our brains. // Drones spotted across Northeast likely coming from 'inside the US / Trump considers privatizing US Postal Service. // New federal rule that bans 'junk fees' on hotels, live-event tickets could save you money, time/ California has sweeping new rules for home insurance