Louder with Crowder Podcast Summary
Episode Title: No Kings Lies Debunked: The Largest Protest Ever or Communist Psyop?
Host: Steven Crowder
Date: October 20, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Steven Crowder and his crew dissect the recent “No Kings” protest—questioning its scale, motives, and funding. The show debunks misleading narratives from both the left and right, explores cultural rants on modern relationships, and critiques the media’s portrayal of political events. Woven throughout is the show’s trademark blend of irreverent humor, pop-culture riffing (including an unexpected digression on the "Air Buddies" film franchise), and right-wing social commentary.
Key Segments and Insights
1. Opening Riffs: Air Buddies, Show Overview, and Banter
[00:00 - 04:22]
- Crowder starts with playful banter about live view numbers versus bought followers, then veers into a comedic aside about watching “Treasure Buddies” (a riff on kids’ movies).
- Tone set for the show: politically incorrect, random tangents, and an emphasis on fact-checking.
Notable Quote:
"You can buy views, you can buy followers, you can’t buy live viewers."
— Steven Crowder [00:06]
2. Satirical Commercial Sketch: Predatory Lending
[01:36 - 02:44]
- Josh Fierstein parodies an unscrupulous bank representative to lampoon real-world financial issues.
- The sketch underscores a broader show theme of distrust toward large institutions.
3. Don Lemon and the Second Amendment
[05:25 - 08:36]
- The show mocks and parses a Don Lemon clip in which Lemon advocates for minorities to legally arm themselves against potential government overreach ("when people come knocking on your door...isn’t that what the Second Amendment is for?").
- Crowder points out Lemon's constitutional unfamiliarity, criticizing the logic of "buying a gun legally to break the law."
- Concern raised about incitement: APAC questions if Lemon is inciting violence by urging armed resistance against ICE agents.
Notable Quotes:
"I love how he says, like, buy your gun legally so that you can use it to then break the law."
— Steven Crowder [08:23]"At what point is that not inciting violence?"
— APAC [08:07]
4. Ruby Rose, OnlyFans, and Feminism Riff
[09:23 - 22:45]
- Segment shifts to rapper Ruby Rose’s viral complaint about being single despite wealth and beauty.
- Crowder and panel analyze her social media activity, “OnlyFans” income, and lyrics, using her as a springboard for a screed against female promiscuity and “boss babe” feminism.
- Message for young women: Sexual openness and careers don’t attract high-caliber, high-income men who want traditional relationships.
- Panel critiques the idea of online sex work as female empowerment.
Notable Quotes:
"It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are. It does matter how whorish you act."
— Steven Crowder [11:51]"Men don’t care if you make money; they certainly don’t want to marry a harlot."
— Steven Crowder [18:42]"How did we get to the point where OnlyFans is seen as empowering to women?"
— APAC [21:49]
Timestamped Example (on income expectations):
"Hopefully, like at least like 5 million a year."
— Ruby Rose [18:14]
5. Crypto, Reverse Superchat, and Satire on Modern Economy
[23:04 - 24:17]
- Playful aside about “reverse superchat” and giving away Rumble Premium subs via crypto.com.
- Brief, jokey discussion of fiat currency alternatives (e.g., GameStop stock, Robux).
- Dismissal of NFTs as a fad.
6. Government Shutdown and Media Blame Game
[24:17 - 29:34]
- Crowder outlines the ongoing government shutdown, its difference from previous ones, and how polls reveal blame shifting more to Democrats than in past shutdowns.
- CNN data analyst Harry Enten's commentary is played, showing Trump’s approval hasn't dipped.
- Crowder asserts America is now “two camps”—deep polarization, little center.
- Robert De Niro’s call for media to "tamp down" Trump's message is derided as authoritarian and out of touch.
Notable Quotes:
“Maybe it’s not about how much messaging… maybe your message is awful.”
— Steven Crowder [29:55]“The left’s playbook is always eliminate you, whether figuratively or literally.”
— Steven Crowder [32:12]
7. No Kings Protest: Media Spin, Fact-Checking & Astroturf Allegations
[33:34 - 51:42]
- Crowder describes the "No Kings" rallies as emotional, leftist outbursts, not genuine grassroots.
- Crew pokes fun at the contradiction of “protesting a king” in a democratic republic.
- Debunks right-wing social media claims that protest footage was fake/outdated—confirms scale and authenticity via cross-referencing reputable sources (e.g., BBC aerials).
- Condemns disinformation from both political sides; insists right loses credibility by spreading clickbait (“the truth is enough”).
- Discusses "No Kings" organizational funding, largely from left-aligned groups such as Indivisible (with Soros Open Society Foundation and others named).
- Classifies attendees as mostly “nostalgic hippies” or ideological “freaks,” lampoons protest signage, and highlights examples of violent rhetoric ("ICE agents need to get shot," etc.).
- Notes the protest’s shifting branding when held internationally (“No Kings” swapped out in monarchies).
Notable Quotes:
“It’s a leftist hissy fit... a land of kings? You don’t vote for kings.”
— Steven Crowder [34:23, 36:27]“Both numbers [protest estimates] seem to be pulled out of Don Lemon's ass.”
— Steven Crowder [42:53]"The left is the political wing of peer pressure."
— Steven Crowder [43:53]
8. Comparison with Past Grassroots Movements & The ‘Purpose’ Vacuum for Young Men
[52:10 - 56:30]
- Crowder draws a line between the “No Kings” protests and the Tea Party movement—argues the Tea Party was truly grassroots, issue-driven, and effective, while “No Kings” is manufactured and unfocused.
- Raises pointed question to listeners: “What part of your life feels ruled by a king?”—contends the ‘Trump as king’ narrative is hollow for ordinary taxpaying citizens.
Notable Quote:
“Assuming you are a citizen... what part of your life feels ruled by a king? That’s a genuine question.”
— Steven Crowder [52:10]"Where’s the purpose in the left? ... Only fights where there seems to be purpose are for trannies or women to kill more babies."
— Steven Crowder [57:07]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Satirical sponsor and banter:
- “Do not get scammed on your next loan…” — Josh Fierstein, [02:44]
- Music & pop culture riffs:
- Extended “Treasure Buddies” tangent and critiques of kids’ movies [03:36–04:29].
- Protest attendee lampooning:
- “Who do you define as a Nazi? …Stephen Miller’s a Nazi. So you’re going to kill Stephen Miller?” — Steven Crowder [49:01]
- Panel’s brash joking:
- "I'm protesting gay sex. And I'm pleased to say I still haven't had any." — Josh Fierstein [48:35]
Key Takeaways
- Both Left & Right can propagate misinformation: Crowder expresses frustration at influencers on the right who deploy “fake news” or clickbait just to compete with left-wing narratives.
- Scale and impact of protest exaggerated: While the “No Kings” protest was sizable, Crowder insists claims of 7 million attendees are grossly inflated—just as "650,000" is likely an undercount. Ultimately, astroturf and corporate money are blamed for its scope.
- No evidence of ‘kingly’ rule: Crowder argues convincingly that U.S. citizens are not oppressed by a “king,” pushing listeners to provide counter-examples (none are offered).
- Young men find no purpose in progressive activism: The only compelling causes for men, Crowder asserts, are freedom of speech and traditional values. The left's embrace of victim narratives and identity politics drives them away.
- Crowder’s journalistic approach: Despite ideological commitments, Crowder takes care to present factual corrections—fact-checking both sides live and urging reference to primary sources (links in show description).
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Opening Banter & Air Buddies: [00:00 – 04:22]
- Don Lemon/Second Amendment Clip: [05:25 – 08:36]
- Ruby Rose & Relationship Rant: [09:23 – 22:45]
- Crypto/Reverse Superchat: [23:04 – 24:17]
- Government Shutdown & Media Coverage: [24:17 – 29:34]
- No Kings Protest Reaction/Fact Check: [33:34 – 51:42]
- Crowder’s Challenge to Listeners (‘Where is the king?’): [52:10 – 56:30]
- Closing Reflection on the Left & Young Men: [57:07 – episode end]
Tone and Style
This episode is fast-paced, provocative, irreverent, and at times crude—a blend of political commentary, comedy, and cultural critique in Crowder’s signature style. The show aims to equip its audience to identify propaganda, inoculate against clickbait, and mock the "authoritarian left"—all while calling for honesty and engagement, even with those they lampoon.
Final Thoughts
Even for non-listeners, this episode provides a window into the current dynamics of right-wing media: a willingness to take on misinformation within its own ranks, heavy skepticism about progressive causes, and a focus on traditional values as a source of meaning. The discussion around the “No Kings” protests reveals both the performative nature of much U.S. political activism and the deepening polarization in American society.