Podcast Summary: Bannon's War Room
Episode: WarRoom Battleground EP 746: Media Propagandizes For MS13; Zuckerberg For PRISON
Release Date: April 15, 2025

Introduction

In Episode 746 of Bannon's War Room, hosted by WarRoom.org, Stephen K. Bannon delivers a fervent critique of mainstream media biases, immigration policies, and the ongoing antitrust trial against Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Platforms. The episode features insightful discussions with guest Alan Bakari from the Foundation for Freedom Online, delving into Meta's lobbying efforts and their implications on free speech and censorship.

Opening Remarks and Immigration Concerns

Stephen K. Bannon sets a combative tone early in the episode, criticizing mainstream networks for their portrayal of certain groups and advocating for a staunch nationalist agenda.

• Stephen K. Bannon [00:16]: “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we're going to medieval on these people.”

The discussion quickly shifts to immigration, focusing on the deportation of an individual allegedly affiliated with MS13, a notorious gang.

• Natalie Winters [00:38]: “Do you plan to ask President to help return the man who your administration says was mistakenly deported?”

• Pam [02:27]: “He is a citizen of El Salvador... he was a member of MS13, which rapes little girls, murders women, murders children...”

Bannon emphasizes the Supreme Court's decision regarding the deportation, highlighting that neither the Secretary of State nor the President can be forced to retrieve a citizen from El Salvador.

• Stephen K. Bannon [04:01]: “The Supreme Court's asking to the Supreme Court. Steve was a nine to zero.”

Media Bias and Legacy Media Critique

Natalie Winters delivers a scathing critique of legacy media, accusing them of bias and failure to address what she perceives as the real issues affecting America.

• Natalie Winters [04:39]: “The legacy media loves to play referee and set the goalposts when it comes to what our discussion has to be about anything related to immigration...”

She further criticizes the media's handling of immigration, suggesting that their focus is more about creating political "gotcha" moments rather than addressing substantive policy issues.

• Natalie Winters [05:15]: “The American people do not care about deporting or what the lived experience of some thug, violent gang member is after they've been deported from this country.”

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta's Antitrust Trial

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the antitrust trial against Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Platforms, with Bannon and guest Alan Bakari discussing the implications for free speech and the broader tech industry.

• Alan Bakari [36:06]: “Meta and Zuckerberg ... they're trying to cash in that little bit of goodwill they've built up with a lobbying campaign in D.C.”

• Natalie Winters [38:40]: “... this case has been going on for five years... alleges that Facebook obtained an illegal monopoly...”

Bannon criticizes Meta's content moderation policies, claiming they are inconsistent and biased against MAGA figures despite Zuckerberg’s public pivot to the right.

• Alan Bakari [36:56]: “There's tension between Facebook's leadership, which wants to roll back all of this stuff, and its content moderation team, which wants to stick to the old ways.”

Populism and Anti-Censorship

The episode delves into the rise of populism as a response to perceived overreach by globalist policies and online censorship. Bannon argues that populist movements are gaining momentum due to widespread dissatisfaction with immigration and censorship.

• Natalie Winters [39:11]: “It's not acceptable for Russia to cross the border of Ukraine, but I guess when it's the United States...”

She further discusses how global consulting firms and foreign governments are influencing public perception and policy in the U.S. to support anti-immigration and anti-censorship agendas.

• Natalie Winters [40:22]: “Global researchers... conspiring together to make it so you can't even have impure thoughts or negative thoughts about mass migration.”

Guest Interview: Alan Bakari on Meta and Free Speech

Alan Bakari provides an in-depth analysis of Meta's lobbying efforts and their impact on free speech and censorship. He outlines Meta's attempts to align with MAGA movements while simultaneously maintaining traditional content moderation practices.

• Alan Bakari [34:28]: “Zuckerberg and Meta have been on a lobbying blitz in D.C... aimed at stopping this FTC antitrust case against Meta from going to trial.”

He emphasizes the potential consequences of the trial, suggesting that a ruling against Meta could force the unwinding of significant acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, thereby reshaping the tech landscape.

• Alan Bakari [38:40]: “If the court decides that it does constitute anti-competitive behavior, that could be a hugely consequential moment for the entire tech industry.”

Bannon and Bakari discuss the broader implications of online censorship and the importance of aligning tech policies with the current political climate to support free speech and limit undue censorship.

• Alan Bakari [41:28]: “They (tech companies) have to be serious about fighting censorship abroad...”

Critique of Democratic Policies and Media Narratives

Throughout the episode, Bannon and Winters criticize Democratic policies, media narratives, and the influence of organizations like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative on U.S. immigration and censorship policies.

• Natalie Winters [42:20]: “... the legacy media... are somehow caught up in some weird form of a Meta lobbying campaign...”

Bannon accuses Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders of undermining American values and contributing to mass immigration and cultural subversion.

• Stephen K. Bannon [42:50]: “Mark Zuckerberg belongs in prison... they (NGOs) have financed... the entirety of the illegal immigration process.”

Conclusion

Stephen K. Bannon wraps up the episode by reiterating his positions on media bias, immigration, and the need for strong nationalist policies. He emphasizes the ongoing struggle against what he perceives as a deeply entrenched liberal and globalist agenda aimed at undermining American sovereignty and values.

• Stephen K. Bannon [51:00]: “President Trump put you first and put you over him... you (Meta) are going to prison.”

The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to stay vigilant against media propaganda and support policies that prioritize American interests and security.

Notable Quotes

• Stephen K. Bannon [00:16]: “This is the primal scream of a dying regime. Pray for our enemies because we're going to medieval on these people.”

• Pam [02:27]: “...MS13, which rapes little girls, murders women, murders children...”

• Natalie Winters [04:39]: “The legacy media loves to play referee and set the goalposts...”

• Alan Bakari [36:56]: “There's tension between Facebook's leadership, which wants to roll back all of this stuff, and its content moderation team...”

• Natalie Winters [39:11]: “It's not acceptable for Russia to cross the border of Ukraine, but I guess when it's the United States...”

• Alan Bakari [38:40]: “If the court decides that it does constitute anti-competitive behavior, that could be a hugely consequential moment for the entire tech industry.”

• Stephen K. Bannon [42:50]: “Mark Zuckerberg belongs in prison...”

Final Notes

Episode 746 of Bannon's War Room presents a vehement critique of current U.S. media and political landscapes, focusing on immigration, big tech influence, and the ongoing legal battles against Meta Platforms. Through compelling discussions and confrontational rhetoric, the episode aims to rally its audience against perceived globalist and liberal agendas threatening American sovereignty and values.