Podcast Summary: Louder with Crowder — "No Surprise: Another Trans Lunatic Mass Shooter – PLUS Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers"

Date: February 17, 2026
Host: Steven Crowder
Notable Segment: Interview (partial) with Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers

Overview

This episode of Louder with Crowder dives into several controversial subjects: alleged patterns in mass shootings and their association with transgender individuals, cultural and theological critiques of modern Protestant Christianity (centered on viral "testimonies"), media and political narratives, and a focus on free speech issues in Europe with insights from Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers. The show is marked by Crowder's signature provocative humor and blunt critique of what he perceives as leftist ideology and institutional hypocrisy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening and Episode Setup

• [01:04]–[04:05]: Crowder notes a "sequel" feeling about another mass shooting by a trans individual, condemning the media’s lack of coverage of the perpetrator’s gender identity.
  • Quote (Crowder, 01:07):
    "Here we go again. Whatever sequel cliche line you need, another trans shooter. But don't worry, it has nothing to do with being trans and there's no association with mental illness."
• Episode will also include guest Sarah Rogers, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, who is cited as both funny and serious.

2. Critique of Modern Christian Influencers & Church Trends

[05:51]–[23:11]

• Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Crowder discusses the phenomenon of viral Christian testimonies from individuals with questionable pasts, particularly focusing on a woman promoting a marriage-reconciliation course after repeated infidelity.
  • Criticism of Self-Help Courses in Christianity: The hosts dissect her narrative, arguing she absolves herself of responsibility while placing the onus for reconciliation and change fully on her husband.
• Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage:
  • Argument that the advice being sold directly opposes scriptural mandates about marital duty and sexual responsibility.
  • Quote (Crowder, 13:13):
    “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, sex and likewise the wife to her husband ... The wife does not have authority over her own body, but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but yields it to his wife ... So not only is it described as a duty, not only is it reiterated as a duty, it's contextually reiterated without even using the word duty.”
• Critique of 'Instant Testimony' Culture:
  • Caution against platforms giving authority to unseasoned converts.
  • Belief that the Protestant church has been unduly influenced by feminism, leading to disorder and the acceptance of “Jezebel spirit” influencers.
• Memorable Moment—Satirical Critique
  • [18:07]: Crowder jokes, “Your tits aren't the gospel. Only share the gospel. I feel bad. I usually don't have to issue a warning if you have children there for a gospel message.”

3. Patterns in Mass Shootings & Media Narratives

[25:29]–[44:08]

• Rhode Island Hockey Rink Shooting (Main Story):
  • Crowder chronicles a new mass shooting (Pawtucket, RI), perpetrator revealed as Robert/Roberta Dorgan, a trans individual.
  • Tracking of Trans Shooters: Crowder lists eight trans-perpetrated mass shootings since 2018, arguing the trend is underreported.
    • Quote (Crowder, 25:53): "The tally of trans shooters increased to eight since 2018 and two within the last week. [...] Still no mention at many of the major outlets that this shooter was trans and deranged."
• Media Coverage Critique:
  • Points to outlets (NYT, CBS, Politico) not mentioning the shooter’s gender identity.
  • Contrasts lack of media analysis when a shooter is trans versus other ideological crimes (e.g., Islamic extremism).
• On Ideologically Motivated Violence:
  • Argues when violence is tied to ideology—a pattern, not an “outlier”—it’s relevant to public safety.
  • Psychological Comorbidities in Transgender Community:
    • Cites high rates of mental illness, suicidality, and domestic violence among trans populations, comparing stats to those of Jews in Nazi concentration camps for emphasis.
      • Quote (Crowder, 40:07):
        "Also, 42% of trans adults have attempted suicide. 81% have thought about suicide. 56% have engaged in non suicidal self injury."
  • Crowder's Solution: Calls for classifying transgender identification as a mental illness, treated accordingly.
    • Quote (Crowder, 42:03):
      "Every single person who identifies or claims to be transgender needs to be classified as having a mental illness. That's the only solution."

4. Feminism, ‘Patriarchy’, and Protection

• Crowder argues “patriarchy” and traditional gender roles historically protected women, and that feminism’s influence prevents women from being protected from predatory men (including biological men in female spaces).
  • Quote (Crowder, 44:14):
    "A woman cannot protect women from the transgender ideology any more than a woman can protect another woman from an angry 250 pound rapist on PCP. Patriarchy, as you define it, protected you from these animals."
• Claims progressive causes (“eat, pray, love” feminism, sexual liberation) have undermined social stability, leading to the current situation.

5. Freedom of Speech in Europe, Segment with Under Secretary Sarah Rogers

[47:25]–[56:00]

• Sarah Rogers' Background:
  • Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy since October 2025, oversees U.S. messaging abroad.
  • Known for forthrightness on free speech.
• Highlighted Social Media Statement (Crowder reads Rogers, 48:59):
  • "Germany infamously retains very few jews, yet imported barbarian rapist hordes. As an American, I'm allowed to call them that under Merkel. Even today, Germany suppresses political opposition who point this out."
• Rogers's Europe Video Clip:
  • [49:20]: Rogers recounts European and UK policing of "hate speech":
    • “A British woman was dragged out of her bath by 11 police officers after she referred in a private text message to a man who allegedly violently assaulted her as, quote, a faggot. [...] In Sweden, an activist was jailed after he burned a Koran and referred to Islam as gay Islam. Finally, in Germany, a man faced a criminal investigation for referring to Green Party leader Ricardo Lang as, quote, fat.”
• Satirical Praise of Rogers’s Delivery:
  • [50:35] Crowder: “Fat. I'm quoting other people here—as she was gay, Islam and then faggot. But she led with faggot, which I very much appreciate.”
• Critique of International Press Freedom Rankings:
  • Mocks Reporters Without Borders for rating U.S. press freedom below Sierra Leone.
• Discussion of “hate speech” laws:
  • Illiberal effects of European hate speech restrictions; concern over slippery slope, moving targets, and the arbitrariness of definitions.
  • Would U.S. citizens trade freedom of speech for more government benefits? Crew says no, freedom isn’t worth trading for security or socialized healthcare.

6. Listener Q&A & Church Leadership

[56:23]–[62:04]

• Advice on having difficult political conversations and dealing with media “talking points.”
• Gender and Church Leadership:
  • Reiterates that, per their biblical interpretation, women should not hold authority over men in church; encourages forming or seeking out male-led churches and online alternatives.
  • Quote (Co-host, 61:18): “There should not be ... female pastors. That's just not how God set up his church.”

Memorable Quotes and Moments (with Timestamps)

• Crowder on the "cheating wife" influencer:
  • "You almost think he's the one who was out there cheating ... Are any women buying this? Are you understanding why men are checking out of the dating pool?" ([09:08]–[10:48])
• On social media conversion testimonies:
  • "Your tits aren't the gospel. Only share the gospel. I feel bad. I usually don't have to issue a warning if you have children there for a gospel message." ([18:07])
• On trans shooter statistics:
  • "The tally of trans shooters increased to eight since 2018 and two within the last week ..." ([25:29])
• On trans mental health stats:
  • "Also, 42% of trans adults have attempted suicide. 81% have thought about suicide... It's higher than Jews in Nazi concentration camps." ([40:07])
• On patriarchy:
  • "A woman cannot protect women from the transgender ideology any more than a woman can protect another woman from an angry 250 pound rapist on PCP. It's not possible." ([44:14])
• Sarah Rogers (via clip):
  • "A British woman was dragged out of her bath by 11 police officers after she referred in a private text message to a man who allegedly violently assaulted her as, quote, a faggot." ([49:20])
• Mocking free speech rankings:
  • "They had us right next to Sierra Leone. That's right, Sierra Leone." ([51:21])

Important Timestamps by Segment

• Opening & Introduction: [01:04]–[04:05]
• Modern Christian Influencer Critique: [05:51]–[23:11]
• Mass Shooting, Media, and Transgender Discussions: [25:29]–[44:08]
• Patriarchy and Feminism Debate: [44:08]–[47:20]
• Free Speech Segment with Sarah Rogers: [47:25]–[56:00]
• Listener Questions (Church Leadership, etc.): [56:23]–[62:04]

Summary Tone & Style

This episode is marked by sarcastic humor, bluntness, and a polemical tone with little patience for counter-arguments from left-leaning perspectives. There is a persistent thread of skepticism toward mainstream institutions—media, mainline Protestant churches, and even U.S. government agencies—paired with a call to return to traditional Christian and social values.

Disclaimer:
This summary reflects the opinions, biases, and language of the hosts and guests as articulated in the episode. Quotes and references are transcribed verbatim to accurately represent the tone and substance of the conversation.