Louder With Crowder

Episode: "Epstein Release Watch: What Happens When Trump Signs"

Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Steven Crowder and the panel examine hot-button political issues including the anticipated release of Jeffrey Epstein-related investigative files, American foreign policy under President Trump, the recent surge of Japanese investment in the U.S. (specifically Toyota), and public school scandals—most notably, fraud in the Chicago school system. The episode is marked by Crowder’s trademark irreverence and satire, mixed with pointed critiques of political figures across the spectrum.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. The Epstein File Release – Political Theater and Real Stakes

• [03:00] Crowder previews the day’s agenda, putting the upcoming release of Epstein files at the forefront.

• [39:25] The House and Senate have both passed a bill to release the Epstein investigation files, sending it to President Trump’s desk, with speculation on what information will (or won't) be made public.

  • House vote: 427-1, only Rep. Clay Higgins voting no.
    • His reasoning: Concern over harming innocent people with broad disclosures.
      • Quote: [41:19] “If we release the files on this child sex predator, then we’ll have to do it for all of them.” — Rep. Clay Higgins

• Crowder's analysis: Dismisses the premise that redaction would be impossible, and derides Higgins' defense—“your legacy is going to be the one vote defending an underage sex trafficker.” [41:43].

• Left-wing spin: Despite Trump, House, and Senate unity for the release, left-leaning pundits pretend it's a defeat for Trump, framing him as having “backed down” and been forced into supporting the release.

  • Quote: [43:29] “The goal? Voting for it by such a large margin that Trump can’t put his little orange thumb on the scale and give it the old Cheeto veto.” — Crowder paraphrasing left-wing punditry

• Jasmine Crockett’s gaffe: Attempts to tie several politicians to Epstein by campaign donations, failing to notice that the "Jeffrey Epstein" in question is often just a common physician’s name, not the infamous pedophile financier.

  • Crowder’s roast [44:52]: "A physician named Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, who is a totally different person than the other Jeffrey Epstein, donated to a prior campaign of mine. No freaking relation, you genius." — Crowder relaying Lee Zeldin's response

• Pam Bondi’s role: Crowder and panel are critical of Pam Bondi, who as DOJ official has final say over redactions, and whose previous mismanagement has led to distrust about transparency.

  • Notable line [48:36]: “If I’m going to criticize President Trump, it is his loyalty or any fondness that he has for Pam Bondi. She’s an embarrassment. She’s been harming this administration.” — Crowder

2. U.S. Foreign Policy: Trump, Saudi Arabia, and the World Stage

• [21:23] Trump’s meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other world leaders discussed.

  • Panel contrasts Trump's tough negotiation style (allegedly netting $1 trillion Saudi investment) with what they see as Obama and Biden's more "submissive" approaches.
  • Critique of liberal narratives claiming Trump “eroded U.S. global respect.”

• [25:48] Media/leftist questioning of Trump-Saudi relations, especially regarding Khashoggi murder and post-9/11 alliances; Trump's brusque and dismissive answer to an ABC News reporter lauded.

  • Quote: [25:53] “Fake news. ABC fake news. One of the worst. One of the worst in the business. But I’ll answer your question. ... He knew nothing about it and we can leave it at that.” — Panelist as “Trump”

• Saudi official's logic: The panel plays and discusses a Saudi official’s statement that Osama bin Laden’s use of Saudi nationals was meant “to destroy American-Saudi relations,” and that ongoing U.S. pressure has resulted in internal Saudi reforms after Khashoggi.

  • Crowder caveat [28:16]: Admits Saudi nationals aided hijackers with no "direct" government involvement per 9/11 Commission.

• [33:58] Broader lesson on realpolitik: U.S. has shifted alliances many times, supporting “problematic” partners when expedient (Bin Laden, Saddam, Yasser Arafat).

  • Core argument: Trump's approach is more beneficial to U.S. interests than any previous administration.

3. Toyota, Japan, and U.S. Manufacturing

• [09:22] Celebrates Toyota’s $10B investment into U.S. manufacturing, highlighting Japanese companies' embrace of American workers and values.

  • Notable tidbit: The Toyota Camry was, for years, more “American-made” than U.S. brands like Tesla due to higher levels of domestic employment and fewer H1B visa workers.
    • Line: “Think about that for a second. What would you consider more American made? A car that brings in foreign labor at cheaper rates to take jobs that could go to Americans or a place like Toyota that employs Americans?” — Crowder [10:45]
  • Playful riffs on Japanese fondness for American culture (karaoke, country music, and Elvis), using exaggerated accents and satire.

• Tariffs and trade: Toyota cited as a model of working constructively with tariffs, unlike “whining” firms; this is contrasted sarcastically with Canada, labeled “a communist pit” by Crowder [23:51].

4. Chicago Schools: Fraud, Administrative Bloat, & Failing Students

• [55:53] Chicago public schools busted for $23 million in lavish travel and “administrative excess,” while test scores and student proficiency plummet.

  • Key facts [56:29], [57:12]:
    • Fewer than 1 in 3 students read at grade level, fewer than 1 in 5 are proficient in math.
    • From 2019-2025, admin positions grew by 40%, teachers by only 13%, and student enrollment dropped by 20%.

• Crowder’s Challenge:

  • [61:13] “Can you point me to anywhere else in the natural world where you would have trillions, billions, millions, tens of thousands of dollars invested into an enterprise, into a business that fails at its express purpose for half a century and it continues?”

• Policy stance: The federal Department of Education, per Crowder, is a “wealth redistribution scam” that “only serves to enrich those orchestrating the scam...so long as Democrats exist in the U.S., it will continue to fail.... Gut it, send it to the states. We need something different. We don’t need reform.”

5. Memorable Moments & Humorous Exchanges

• Miss World Chile/Vocalist Bit [05:02 – 07:22]: Death metal, beauty queens, and tongue-in-cheek analysis of Miss World Chile, Ignacia Fernandez.
  • “She’s actually a lead vocalist for a death metal band there in Chile. They’re called ‘Pinochet Was Right.’” — Crowder [07:08]
• Toyota Name Confusion Skit [11:15 – 12:01]: Extended banter about Japanese pronunciation and Toyota’s CEO.
• Frequent Satire & Character Work: Crowder and panel play up Japanese, Middle Eastern, Southern, and media personalities for comic effect (often broad and politically incorrect).

Notable Quotes & Segments (with Timestamps)

• On Pam Bondi and Epstein Files:
  • “She’s an embarrassment. She’s been harming this administration. She has been from day one. When people think about the swamp, about corrupt politicians, there’s a picture of Pam Bondi next to the definition in their mind.” — Crowder, [48:36]
• On Trump’s Approach Abroad:
  • “Would you rather have presidents who deal with Saudi Arabia and are subservient or presidents who will have a meeting with leaders of Saudi Arabia and actually pressure them into investing in the United States...I have a problem with bowing.” — Crowder, [24:02]
• On Chicago School Corruption:
  • “These schools suck. Their job is to educate your children. Again, when you look at it, you say the majority of children are clearly not being educated. At what point do you say, well, we don’t need to reform this, we need to do away with it.” — Crowder, [57:46]
• On the Left’s Narrative Flip:
  • “The left calls for civility and agreement after they’ve punched you in the face. They don’t celebrate an area where there’s actual common ground. That left. Right. Democrat, Republican. We all don’t like pedophiles. We all don’t like child sex traffickers. Right. Hey, that’s a good thing. Instead, they have to spin it.” — Crowder, [47:06]

Important Timestamps

• Epstein Files Legislative Play: [39:25 - 51:28]
• Japanese/Toyota Segment: [09:22 - 17:19]
• Trump Abroad (Saudi/World Stage): [21:23 - 38:59]
• Chicago Schools Scandal: [55:53 - 61:17]

Closing Perspective

Crowder’s episode underscores a central theme: the contrast between political posturing and real-world results, with an emphasis on transparency (especially re: Epstein), “America First” diplomacy over globalist/“weak” approaches, and skepticism about institutional inertia—particularly in public education. Vigorous comedic banter and lampoons of politicians both left and right are ever-present, but the core bias is distinctively populist, combative, and right-of-center.

For Listeners:

If you want punchlines, acerbic breakdowns of the day’s headlines, and rambunctious panel commentary, this is quintessential modern Crowder. Expect conversation to flow fast, with each story punctuated by humor, skepticism, and a call for accountability.