Podcast Summary: Mark Levin Podcast – "Judges, Grifters, and the Fight for Justice"
Date: November 18, 2025
Host: Mark Levin
Network: Cumulus Podcast Network
Episode Overview
In this episode, Mark Levin delivers an impassioned, unfiltered critique of judicial activism, political grifters undermining the conservative movement, the ongoing immigration crisis, and what he sees as the misrepresentation of American values by media and political figures. He addresses developments in high-profile legal cases, the role of controversial media and political personalities, and the international challenges facing American foreign policy. Through his signature style, Levin pushes back against what he calls the “poisonous grifters and hate mongers” in public discourse and revisits historical and contemporary debates on justice, patriotism, and America’s future.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Judicial Activism and the Comey Case
[00:01 – 07:30]
- Levin opens by criticizing judges in the James Comey case, arguing they are setting up roadblocks to prosecution and violating norms of grand jury secrecy.
- He contends these judges, appointed by previous Democratic presidents, are making it "impossible to even continue with this case" ([00:03]).
- Argues that judicial intervention is politically motivated and unprecedented, comparing it to other U.S. Attorney cases not similarly scrutinized.
- Notable Quote:
"It just seems so outrageous to me that the judge is not judging... They're laying the foundation to kill the case." — Mark Levin ([00:04])
2. The Epstein Files and Conservative Distractions
[07:31 – 13:00]
- Levin discusses the lack of negative revelations about Trump in the Epstein files, pushing back against grifters and certain media personalities who, in his words, chase "shiny objects" for clicks and influence.
- Calls out "phony influencers" for amplifying distractions and undermining the conservative cause.
3. Attacks on Grifters and Hate Mongers
[13:01 – 19:30]
- Targets figures such as Nick Fuentes, Megyn Kelly, Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Alex Jones, accusing them of amplifying bigotry, antisemitism, and anti-Christian sentiment.
- States the conservative movement must reject these voices and remain steadfast in American values.
- Emphasizes that most Americans are not represented by such figures.
- Notable Quote:
"We're the American people. We patriots are not going to surrender our country to these poisonous grifters and hate mongers. Not now, not ever." — Mark Levin ([00:16])
4. Media Personalities & the Michelle Obama Critique
[19:31 – 44:00]
- Plays and responds to recent remarks from Michelle Obama where she claims America is "not ready" for a woman president.
- Rebuts her assertions, pointing to the support of women and minorities by conservatives and criticizing her for using race and gender as divisive talking points.
- Accuses Michelle Obama and similar public figures of being "grifters" who profit off their identities and narratives.
- Critiques left-wing media and Democrat politicians for what he views as hypocrisy and exploitation of social issues.
- Notable Quote:
"Why is she so angry? Why is she so accusatory? Why is she so bigoted in so many ways? She was First Lady of the United States." — Mark Levin ([00:37])
5. U.S. Military Sales & Foreign Policy Concerns
[44:01 – 51:30]
- Raises concern over the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and questions the rationale, especially considering 9/11 history and a lack of substantial threats to Saudi Arabia.
- Suggests American families affected by 9/11 should have a say in such decisions.
6. Grifters, Platforming, and Media Echo Chambers
[51:31 – 56:00]
- Discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's shifting media presence—from Fox News to CNN/MSNBC—and accuses grifters on the right of enabling her for their own self-interest, then dropping her when she becomes politically inconvenient.
- Touches on the media’s cyclical use of controversial Republican figures to undermine the party.
7. Immigration, Lawlessness, & American Identity
[56:01 – 65:00]
- Decries persistent lawlessness related to sanctuary cities and the undermining of ICE.
- Warns that educational and cultural institutions are facilitating societal decline, making reform increasingly difficult.
- Criticizes Democrats for what he describes as hypocritical accusations that Trump violates the Constitution, while failing to uphold constitutional principles themselves.
8. Foreign Affairs: China, Japan, and Security Threats
[65:01 – 75:00]
- Discusses increasing Chinese aggression toward Japan and the broader destabilization in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Warns of the dangers of American isolationism and stresses the need for U.S. engagement to support allies and deter adversaries.
9. Revisiting Trump’s “America First” Doctrine
[75:01 – 82:00]
- Reads extensively from a 2016 Trump foreign policy speech, underscoring the consistency of Trump’s America First vision—from Iran policy to NATO and trade.
- Pushes back against accusations that Trump’s foreign policy is driven by outside (or “Jewish”) influence.
- Notable Quote:
"This has always been Trump's position that Iran is a dangerous country and they were never going to get nukes. Always, from day one." — Mark Levin ([01:19:00])
10. Immigration Law Enforcement & Birthright Citizenship
[82:01 – 95:00]
- Comments on judges ordering the release of illegal immigrants and the legal incoherence of sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s impending decisions on birthright citizenship and tariffs, predicting left-wing pressure and possible judicial capitulation.
- Argues that current Democratic immigration strategy amounts to “revolution by immigration,” fundamentally altering American society and its values.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
- On Political Grifters:
“All they have to do is stop. But they won’t. They can’t. Politicians who get caught up with them? You will be defeated and you will be defeated badly.” ([00:18])
- On Michelle Obama’s Recent Comments:
“We have a lot of growing up to do, she says. Who’s we? People are painted into a corner by propaganda like this.” ([00:41])
- On American Identity:
“We’re good people. We’ve come a long way… And people keep trying to tear us apart… Most of them are grifters or political hacks.” ([00:43])
- On Foreign Policy:
“Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon, and under a Trump administration, will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” ([01:19:00])
- On Immigration Enforcement:
“It may not be the prettiest look in the world when you’re trying to remove people who refuse to leave, but it’s not a very pretty look when you open the border and what takes place in this country, which is horrendous.” ([01:24:00])
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Opening Critique of Judges in Comey Case: [00:01 – 07:30]
- Epstein Files & Conservative Distractions: [07:31 – 13:00]
- Attacks on Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Bannon & Others: [13:01 – 19:30]
- Michelle Obama & Divisive Identity Politics: [19:31 – 44:00]
- F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia / Foreign Policy Commentary: [44:01 – 51:30]
- Marjorie Taylor Greene & Media Grifters: [51:31 – 56:00]
- Sanctuary Cities, Lawlessness & Cultural Decline: [56:01 – 65:00]
- China, Japan, Regional Security: [65:01 – 75:00]
- Trump’s 2016 Foreign Policy Speech Reading: [75:01 – 82:00]
- Judges, Immigration Enforcement & SCOTUS: [82:01 – 95:00]
Tone and Language
The episode is charged with urgency, indignation, and a direct, uncompromising tone. Levin uses strong language and vivid metaphors—frequently referencing “grifters,” “poisonous hate mongers,” and “phony influencers”—to criticize both individuals and broader movements he views as destructive. He mixes righteous patriotic affirmation (“That’s not us. That’s not who we are. That’ll never be us”) with highly personalized attacks on public figures and institutions.
Conclusion
Mark Levin’s November 18, 2025 podcast is a sweeping, no-holds-barred defense of conservative values and institutions. He details the threats he sees from judicial overreach, political opportunism, and a cultural drift away from American principles. Through historical reflection, rhetorical attacks, and a focus on both domestic and global security, Levin makes an impassioned case for vigilance and resilience in the face of what he calls existential challenges to the American way of life.