Mark Levin Podcast – October 9, 2025

Episode Title: “Democrats Are Usurping the Constitution”

Episode Overview

Mark Levin focuses this episode on his recurring theme that the modern Democratic Party is undermining constitutional order in the United States. He discusses the Insurrection Act, the border and immigration crisis, the prosecution of James Comey, the Biden administration’s Department of Justice, and breaking news on a U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas peace deal. Mark is joined by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) for analysis and spirited debate about government shutdown politics and Middle East developments. The episode is marked by Levin’s exasperation at perceived double standards, media complicity, and what he calls “neo-Confederate” nullification of federal law by Democratic officials.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Insurrection Act and Nullification of Federal Law

• Explanation of the Insurrection Act

  • [01:55] Mark Levin outlines historical uses of the Insurrection Act by presidents from Jefferson and Lincoln to Reagan and Bush, arguing that Trump “is going to have to use it” due to Democratic state and local resistance to federal immigration law.
  • Quote:

    “Governors are not in charge of immigration. Cities are not in charge of immigration. … This is a cancer that, if it's allowed to spread, will destroy our constitutional construct.” – Mark Levin [03:00]

• Historical Analogy

  • Mark draws parallels to Southern nullification post–Civil War, desegregation defiance, and claims today’s Democratic leadership is similarly “usurping the Constitution.”
  • [04:10]

    “If a governor decided today that black people couldn't vote… we would all agree… the president should prevent that governor… even if it means employing the Insurrection Act.” – Mark Levin

2. James Comey Case & Department of Justice Critique

• Comey’s Arraignment and Character

  • [08:20] Levin refers to James Comey as a “serial leaker” and “scoundrel,” accusing him of abuses that “brought great disrepute to the department and the FBI.”
  • Quote:

    “He did more to interfere with any election than Russia and China combined… He is a scoundrel. He is a saboteur.” – Mark Levin [09:10]

  • [11:00] Levin is uncertain about outcome of Comey’s trial but says, “I’m just glad it’s happening. I’m glad he’s there.”

• Scandal of Monitoring Senators

  • [12:44] Levin references revelations that Republican senators were monitored under special counsel Jack Smith, raising alarms about high-level DOJ knowledge and involvement.
  • Quote:

    “No prosecutor is going to start monitoring United States senators without the attorney general knowing about it... This is another one of those scandals in the Biden regime that goes to the top.” – Mark Levin

3. Biden, Democrats & Double Standards

• Democratic Critiques of Legal Experience

  • [18:00] Levin scoffs at critiques of the U.S. Attorney prosecuting Comey, highlighting that Democrats supported Robert F. Kennedy’s appointment as Attorney General though he had no courtroom experience.
  • Quote:

    “For the Democrat Party, there really are no standards. It’s whatever works. The means justify the ends.” – Mark Levin

• Media Ratings & Conservative Commentators

  • [25:00] Mark pushes back against industry ratings and boasts about his show's “massive and truly unknown” audience, while criticizing podcasters and rival conservatives for lacking activism and integrity.

4. Israel–Hamas Peace Deal: Breaking News Reaction

• Announcement of Peace Deal

  • [38:35, 51:33] Mark reads a text and statement from President Trump announcing Israel and Hamas have signed onto a first-phase peace agreement.
    • All hostages to be released soon.
    • Israel to withdraw troops to a new line.
    • U.S., Qatar, Egypt, Turkey credited as mediators.

• Cautious Optimism

  • [41:00]

    “I’m always in the trust but verify phase. … Are they surrendering and are they disarming?” – Mark Levin

  • Levin expresses skepticism about negotiations with Hamas but is willing to withhold judgment.

• Lawler’s Response

  • [51:33] Rep. Mike Lawler emphasizes Trump’s effort to secure release of hostages and insists,

    “There can be no peace with Hamas in power.”

  • Both discuss problematic roles of Qatar and stress the need for follow-through on security assurances for Israel.

5. Campus Protests & Foreign Influence

• Neville Roy Singham’s Funding
  • [44:00] Levin highlights reporting that Chinese-American billionaire Neville Roy Singham and wife Jodie Evans are major backers of the anti-Israel protest movement and “the overthrow of the United States.”
  • [47:00] Details links to Code Pink, The People’s Forum, and support from Chinese government entities.

6. Government Shutdown, Obamacare & Tax Politics

• Shutdown Dynamics

  • [62:03] Lawler and Levin highlight that only a small part of the government is closed, and Democrats are leveraging it to push expansion of government healthcare funding (including for illegal immigrants).
  • [62:47–66:37] Discussion of Obamacare’s failures—rising premiums, coverage issues, demands for new subsidies.

• Hakeem Jeffries Confrontation (Government Shutdown Politics)

  • [55:43, 72:24, 78:52] Extended play and analysis of Mike Lawler’s heated exchange with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with Lawler accusing Democrats of shutdown hypocrisy and misrepresenting tax policy.
    • Notable exchange:

      “The only embarrassment here is, you’re an embarrassment. … You could sign on to the bill.” – Mike Lawler to Jeffries [56:00]
      “He couldn’t answer a single question. He was stuttering, stammering, yelling, pointing his finger at me…” – Mike Lawler [57:01]

  • Levin lauds Lawler’s stance and encourages listeners to support his reelection.

7. Media Critique & FBI Surveillance

• Media’s Omission of DOJ Scandal
  • [79:33] Levin amplifies Michael Goodwin’s critique, blasting the New York Times for not reporting on FBI monitoring of GOP senators under DOJ direction, accusing them of deep-state collusion and cover-up.

8. Listener Calls & Audience Engagement

• Audience Questions
  • [97:38] A caller prompts discussion of repealing Obamacare; Levin concurs but expresses skepticism about prospects.
  • [99:30] Concern over Israel’s concessions in the peace deal; Levin stresses that the ultimate test will be in the details and Israel’s ability to protect its future security.
  • [109:40] A caller asks about Israeli gun rights; Mark explains Israel lacks a formal Second Amendment, but has been expanding handgun access post-October 7.

9. Final Segment Highlights

• Elise Stefanik’s Rise

  • [89:47] Levin reports on a poll showing Rep. Elise Stefanik gaining on NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, citing Hochul’s embrace of “communist anti-Semite” Zoran Mandami as a factor.
  • Encourages possible Stefanik gubernatorial bid.

• Closing Thoughts

  • Mark closes by reiterating support for Israel, disdain for “redistribution of wealth,” and ongoing vigilance about Democratic overreach.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Insurrection Act Parallel:

  “Governors are not free. Neither are cities, of course, to nullify federal immigration law...This is precisely what is taking place.” – Mark Levin [03:00]

• On Comey:

  “The fact is he's a scoundrel. He is a saboteur. He's all the things people say he is based on his record…” – Mark Levin [09:10]

• On Democratic Double Standard:

  “For the Democrat Party, there really are no standards. It’s whatever works. The means justify the ends.” – Mark Levin [18:00]

• On Media:

  “How do you even get away with that and claim to be a real newspaper? The paper of record? … When you’ve been riding shotgun for the corrupt deep state for a decade, as the paper has, the last thing you want to report is that your sources are guilty of the very things you accuse Trump of doing.” – Mark Levin [79:33]

• On Hakeem Jeffries Confrontation:

  “He was ranting and raving that it's tax cuts for the billionaires...The only people who qualify are those making $500,000 or less. That's not the millionaires and the billionaires.” – Mike Lawler [66:24]

Episode Structure & Flow

• Opening: Insurrection Act, immigration, historical context (01:55–08:20)
• Comey/DOJ Segment: Comey prosecution, FBI surveillance of senators (08:20–18:00)
• Media, Conservative Landscape: Ratings, conservative infighting (25:00–38:35)
• Israel–Hamas Deal / Rep. Lawler Joins: Trump’s announcement, deal analysis, Qatar discussion (38:35–55:05+)
• Domestic Policy / Shutdown: Hakeem Jeffries actions, Obamacare, tax politics (62:03–68:50)
• Additional Segments: Campus unrest, foreign agitators, Stefanik polling, audience Q&A, closing notes

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode is dense with both breaking news and ideological commentary. Mark Levin argues the Democratic Party is nullifying constitutional authority, especially regarding immigration, and suggests Trump may have to use the Insurrection Act. The indictment of James Comey is covered as long-overdue accountability, with doubts about the impartiality of the judiciary. Mid-episode, a momentous Israel-Hamas peace deal is announced, and both Levin and guest Rep. Mike Lawler voice measured optimism, focusing on the non-negotiable need for Hamas’ disarmament.

Levin rails against perceived Democratic and media hypocrisy, highlighting issues like government shutdown theater, Obamacare’s failures, and campus radicalization funded by foreign money. Rep. Lawler's confrontation with Hakeem Jeffries on healthcare and tax policy is dissected as a moment of rare Republican backbone.

As always, the episode mixes legal history, breaking news, policy deep-dives, conservative movement critiques, and vigorous listener engagement, all delivered in Levin’s unmistakable combative style.