Mark Levin Podcast

Episode: Unmasking Media Grifters: The Truth About Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson

Date: November 14, 2025
Host: Mark Levin
Podcast Network: Cumulus Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this episode, Mark Levin targets several prominent media figures—specifically Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and Matt Gaetz—whom he labels as “media grifters” undermining the conservative movement from within. Levin methodically dissects their recent statements, actions, and associations, focusing on hypocrisy, alleged moral failings, and their impact on conservative values and public discourse. He also touches on issues with left-wing politics, anti-Semitism, media bias, and current political scandals. The episode’s tone is combative, passionate, and at times, deeply frustrated.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Megyn Kelly’s Epstein Comments and Grifter Accusations

• Levin criticizes Megyn Kelly’s recent show on the Jeffrey Epstein files (06:22–10:33), focusing on her attempts to differentiate between types of abusive behavior and questioning whether Epstein was technically a "pedophile."
• Levin’s Argument: Kelly is not a conservative, is unprincipled, and attempts to attract attention by making provocative, “media whore” statements (06:45).
• Quote:

  “She does this because she's a grifter. She does it because she doesn't have a single bone of principle in her body.” —Mark Levin (04:29)

• Levin points out that Kelly seems to defend or minimize Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and others he sees as problematic.
• He objects strongly to Kelly’s handling of Epstein’s crimes and draws attention to her fluctuating stances and alliances.

2. Tucker Carlson: Revisionism, Platforming Extremists, and the Bonhoeffer Debate

• Levin accuses Carlson of repeatedly giving voice to Hitler apologists, Holocaust deniers, and other extremists (11:45–13:31; 24:02–34:04).
• He breaks down a recent monologue from Carlson about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in which Carlson discusses the morality of Bonhoeffer’s attempted assassination of Hitler. Levin is incensed that Carlson frames Bonhoeffer’s actions as potentially “unchristian.”
• Quote:

  “Who in their right mind would side with Adolf Hitler over Bonhoeffer? Exactly.” —Mark Levin (28:52)

• Multiple prominent conservatives and commentators are cited by Levin as opposing Carlson’s take, including Patricia Heaton, David Harsanyi, Eric Metaxas, Ted Cruz, and Catherine Jean Lopez.
• Levin asserts that Carlson is obsessed with attacking him and Ben Shapiro, and suggests Carlson is “mentally unhinged” (25:08).

3. Allegations Against Steve Bannon

• Levin rehashes accusations regarding Bannon’s emails and meetings with Epstein, as well as Bannon's prior charity fraud conviction (14:07–15:53).
• Levin’s Assessment: Bannon is a “phony and a fraud”—a “bloated Bannon”—who should not be trusted.

4. Matt Gaetz Scandal

• Discusses newly unsealed court documents that detail allegations Gaetz paid a homeless underage girl for sex, which affected his political career even though he was not charged (16:10–21:30).
• Levin uses this as another example of figures discrediting the conservative/MAGA brand from within, reinforcing the episode’s theme of "cleaning house."
• Quote:

  “Sex, cocaine, it's not America first. It's just not.” —Mark Levin (22:01)

5. The Threat of ‘Media Grifters’

• Levin unites his critiques by describing Carlson, Kelly, Bannon, and Gaetz as an interconnected “little cabal,” attacking their legitimacy as conservatives and their negative influence (35:30–39:13).
• He accuses this group of creating “endless noise and static,” distracting from the real threats posed by the left and harmful ideologies.

6. Media & Political Bias, Anti-Semitism, and Foreign Influence

• Strong condemnation of left-wing and Islamist political alliances growing in U.S. cities and the Democratic Party, citing Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) political activism post–October 7th, 2023 (56:29–62:04).
• Levin links this rising influence to anti-Semitic activism, aligning such groups with his list of “grifters,” and warning about infiltration and threat to American values.

7. Liberal Corruption: The Gavin Newsom Staff Scandal

• Discusses at length the indictment of Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, covering the charges and lack of media attention given to Democratic scandals (62:34–68:04).

8. White House & Presidential Library Critiques

• Levin contrasts negative press over Trump’s ballroom addition at the White House with little coverage of the Obama Center’s controversial disruption of a historic park (69:34–74:49).

9. Nancy Pelosi and the Climate Justice Movement

• Clips and commentary lampoon Pelosi’s recent statements on “Reform Jews for Climate Justice” and the intersection of religion and environmentalism, deriding what he sees as the empty moral posturing of leftist elites (76:34–82:45).

10. Epstein Files & Media Obsession

• Levin mocks media and political obsession over "the Epstein files," suggesting if damaging information really existed on Trump, it would have already leaked (82:45–87:16).

11. Anti-Israel Media Bias: BBC Critique

• Reads from a Townhall article about BBC leadership’s alleged anti-Israel communications, using it as another example of anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli bias in elite Western institutions (89:20–95:09).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Megyn Kelly:

  “She does this because she's a grifter. She does it because she doesn't have a single bone of principle in her body.” (04:29)

• On Megyn Kelly's Epstein Comments:

  “So the writer says... Megyn Kelly took a detour to riff about how deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein might not have been an actual pedophile.” (06:47)

• On ‘Media Grifters’:

  “They're all nuts. I guess I'm most disappointed in Megyn Kelly. I at least thought that she was dim witted enough to stay out of this, but apparently not.” (34:04)

• On Tucker Carlson and Bonhoeffer:

  “Who in their right mind would side with Adolf Hitler over Bonhoeffer?” (28:52)

• On Bannon:

  “Officially... the House Oversight Committee decided if the Democrats were going to cherry pick a couple emails, they'll release thousands of them. And they did.” (13:47)

• On Gaetz:

  “Sex, cocaine, it's not America first. It's just not. And thank God he didn't become Attorney General of the United States.” (22:01)

• On the Conservative Movement:

  “We're America first. We are constitutional conservatives. We're scared to death of the Marxist Islamists who are trying to take over our country, but we're also furious with those who are stabbing us in the back.” (35:43)

• On Media’s Focus:

  “We want to see if Trump's in there. Now, first of all, if Trump was in there, don't you think they would have leaked by somebody by now?” (84:00)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening & Context Setting: 01:56–04:50
• Megyn Kelly Critique (Epstein, Grifter Accusations): 04:50–10:33
• Discussion of Tucker Carlson, Hitler, and Bonhoeffer Segment: 24:02–34:04
• Steve Bannon Critique: 13:44–15:53
• Matt Gaetz Allegations: 16:10–22:01
• Summary Condemnation of Media Grifters & What Divides Conservatives: 35:30–39:13
• Expansion on Islamist Political Influence/Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): 56:29–62:04
• Gavin Newsom Staff Scandal: 62:34–68:04
• Pelosi & Climate Justice Coverage: 76:34–82:45
• Critique of Epstein Files Obsession: 82:45–87:16
• BBC/Anti-Israel Media Bias Segment: 89:20–95:09

Tone, Style, and Final Reflections

Levin continues his trademark, rapid-fire, opinionated delivery with flourishes of sarcasm and indignation. He shifts frequently between in-depth denunciations, lampooning clips, reading articles live, and direct address to his listeners. Throughout, he appeals to his "Levinites" to hold fast to true conservative principles and resist both left-wing and “phony” right-wing actors.
He closes with a reaffirmation of his commitment to constitutional conservatism, America-first values, and unwavering support for the American people and traditional allies.