Podcast Summary: Louder with Crowder – "Exposing 3 Major Anti-Trump LIES - What You Need to Look For"

Release Date: April 30, 2025
Host: Steven Crowder
Co-Hosts: Gerald Morgan, Dave Landau
Description: Steven Crowder delivers news, entertainment, and political commentary with a focus on debunking perceived media misinformation about Donald Trump. The episode includes guest segments, humorous sketches, and critical discussions on current events and cultural phenomena.

1. Introduction

[00:00] Steven Crowder:
Crowder opens the episode by declaring his intent to debunk the three most significant media lies about Donald Trump. He briefly mentions upcoming topics, including critiques of Nike's new slogan, Beyoncé's country tour, and Meghan Markle's first podcast.

Notable Quote:
"The three biggest current media lies about Donald Trump. They are pernicious, they're lascivious, outrageous. And we are going to debunk them so thoroughly as to remove all doubt today."
– Steven Crowder [00:00]

2. Debunking the Three Major Anti-Trump Lies

Lie #1: Trump Deported US Citizen Children

Crowder addresses media claims that the Trump administration deported children who were U.S. citizens, including tragic cases like a four-year-old with cancer.

Key Points:

• Parental Consent: Crowder asserts that all deportations of children occurred only when mothers requested to leave the country, emphasizing parental choice.
• Government Action: He argues that the administration acted correctly by respecting these parental decisions.

Notable Quotes:

• "Every single one of said children was taken with them by their mothers by request from the mother."
  – Steven Crowder [35:00]

• "This administration doing a right thing."
  – Steven Crowder [35:54]

Lie #2: Decline in US Tourism Due to Trump

The media suggests that Trump's presidency has made the U.S. unattractive, leading to a significant drop in tourism.

Key Points:

• Statistical Analysis: Crowder presents data showing that tourism numbers are stable or even slightly increasing in certain regions.
• Seasonal Factors: He attributes perceived declines to seasonal variations, such as the timing of Easter, rather than Trump's policies.

Notable Quotes:

• "Tourism is the same. It actually appears to be up slightly."
  – Steven Crowder [42:06]

• "Can you do the math? What is different? What is Easter? So people alter their travel patterns."
  – Steven Crowder [41:46]

Lie #3: China Winning the Trade War

Crowder challenges the narrative that China has emerged victorious from the trade war initiated by Trump, arguing instead that China's economy is struggling.

Key Points:

• Economic Indicators: He cites declining factory outputs and reduced exports from China as evidence of China's own economic woes.
• Comparative Impact: Crowder contends that Trump's trade policies have actually put more strain on China than on the U.S.

Notable Quotes:

• "China's economy is reeling. Yeah, China may not be the China you know in a very short period of time."
  – Steven Crowder [43:02]

• "They are being hit significantly more than we are here in the United States."
  – Steven Crowder [43:02]

3. Critique of Meghan Markle’s Podcast

Crowder and his co-hosts express skepticism and criticism towards Meghan Markle’s first podcast, suggesting it perpetuates a victim mentality without offering substantive content.

Key Points:

• Authenticity Concerns: They argue that Meghan's portrayal lacks genuine substance and relies on mimicking emotional narratives without actionable insights.
• Victim Narrative: Crowder criticizes the podcast for promoting a victim or martyr complex, implying that it diminishes personal accountability.

Notable Quotes:

• "She’s mimicking human behavior like a gold digging whore."
  – Steven Crowder [09:03]

• "It is so beautiful. Oh, and I wasn't expecting that one."
  – Meghan Markle [07:24]

4. Commentary on Nike’s Slogan and Beyoncé’s Country Tour

The hosts critique Nike’s new marathon slogan and Beyoncé’s unexpected venture into country music, labeling them as tone-deaf and culturally insensitive.

Key Points:

• Nike’s Slogan:

  • Issue: The slogan "Never again until next year run" is criticized for inappropriately referencing historical tragedies.
  • Implication: Crowder suggests the slogan trivializes serious events and fails to resonate positively with consumers.

• Beyoncé’s Country Tour:

  • Issue: Beyoncé’s shift to country music is mocked for lacking authenticity and failing to connect with the genre’s traditional audience.
  • Cultural Appropriation: The tour is viewed as an ill-conceived attempt to cross over into a culturally distinct music scene.

Notable Quotes:

• "Nike released a slogan... 'Never again until next year run.' That's a statement on never gets a holocaust."
  – Steven Crowder [21:54]

• "Beyoncé’s new country tour looks like George Strait's concerts but off."
  – Steven Crowder [18:14]

5. Economic Analysis: GDP and Related Metrics

Crowder provides a detailed examination of GDP figures, arguing that the media misrepresents the state of the U.S. economy under Trump.

Key Points:

• GDP Contraction:

  • Media Statement: The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter.
  • Crowder’s Rebuttal: Points out that increased imports and decreased government spending negatively impact GDP, while private investment and job growth are strong indicators of economic health.

• Additional Indicators:

  • Private Investment: Up by 21%.
  • Job Creation: Increased by 228,000 jobs.
  • Inflation Rates: Reduced to 2.4%, the lowest in four years.

• Media Bias: Crowder argues that a 93% negative media coverage rate skews public perception, portraying Trump’s policies unfavorably despite positive economic indicators.

Notable Quotes:

• "GDP is 0.3%. Okay, great, look at that full picture. Increase in imports to try and avoid the tariffs, decrease in government spending. And then you go, wait a second. Private Investment is up 21%. Jobs are up, inflation is down."
  – Steven Crowder [58:17]

• "Inflation is down. March inflation was 2.4%. That's the lowest in four years."
  – Steven Crowder [56:09]

6. Media and Social Media Critique

Crowder and his co-hosts discuss the challenges of reaching audiences through alternative platforms like Rumble, emphasizing censorship and negative biases in mainstream media.

Key Points:

• Platform Censorship:

  • Alternative Media: Promotes Rumble as a platform free from the throttling and censorship experienced on mainstream channels like YouTube.
  • Creator Support: Encourages fellow content creators to join Rumble to maintain unfiltered access to their audience.

• Media Hostility:

  • Negative Coverage: Highlights that prominent figures, including Trump and Elon Musk, receive overwhelmingly negative media portrayals.
  • Impact on Public Perception: Argues that this negativity contributes to societal divisions and undermines conservative voices.

Notable Quotes:

• "The media right now is very, very clear. It's worse than the four years of Biden."
  – Gerald Morgan [59:22]

• "These are where the battle lines are. No, that's unfortunately lost territory."
  – Steven Crowder [38:07]

7. Conclusion

In wrapping up the episode, Crowder reinforces his stance that mainstream media perpetuates false narratives against Trump, obscuring the actual positive economic indicators of his administration. He urges listeners to support alternative media platforms and remain critical of media biases.

Notable Quote:
"The left in this country... they are rooting for the United States to fail."
– Steven Crowder [58:17]

Crowder's final remarks emphasize vigilance against media misinformation and the importance of supporting platforms that uphold free speech and factual reporting from his perspective.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Steven Crowder [00:00]:
  "The three biggest current media lies about Donald Trump... we are going to debunk them so thoroughly as to remove all doubt today."

• Steven Crowder [35:54]:
  "This administration doing a right thing."

• Steven Crowder [43:02]:
  "China's economy is reeling... They are being hit significantly more than we are here in the United States."

• Meghan Markle [07:24]:
  "We spend so much of our life trying to prove something... I am just so done with the prove it game."

• Steven Crowder [58:17]:
  "Inflation is down. March inflation was 2.4%. That's the lowest in four years."

• Steven Crowder [21:54]:
  "Nike released a slogan... 'Never again until next year run.' That's a statement on never gets a holocaust."

• Steven Crowder [18:14]:
  "Beyoncé’s new country tour looks like George Strait's concerts but off."

• Gerald Morgan [59:22]:
  "The media right now is very, very clear. It's worse than the four years of Biden."

This comprehensive summary encapsulates the primary discussions, arguments, and viewpoints presented in the episode, providing listeners with a clear understanding of Crowder's perspectives on media narratives surrounding Donald Trump, cultural commentary, and economic analysis.