Mark Levin Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Saudi Arabia's New Role: Are We Selling Out?
Date: November 19, 2025
Host: Mark Levin (Cumulus Podcast Network)

Main Theme & Overview

In this episode, Mark Levin scrutinizes America’s shifting stance in the Middle East—specifically the elevation of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, increased arms sales to the kingdom, and broader implications for U.S. strategy, Israel, and global security. He interweaves this with sharp criticism of Congress's priorities (notably the release of the Epstein files), skepticism of the Biden Administration’s foreign policy, and outrage regarding institutional failures (with special focus on the attempted Trump assassination and FBI/Secret Service mishandling). The episode also features an interview with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy about critical mineral discoveries and a conversation with Dr. Mark Siegel about the intersection of faith and medicine.

Detailed Segment Breakdown

1. Congressional “Priorities” and Epstein Files

Timestamp: 01:55-06:42

• Levin opens by lambasting Congress’s rush to release the “Epstein files,” highlighting the performative nature of such actions.
• Trump’s name, as expected, is nowhere implicated:
  “And despite all the leaks and all the investigations, Donald Trump has not been implicated in anything. Zero.” – Mark Levin (03:21)
• He derides political figures for grandstanding, notably criticizing Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie for focusing on these files.

2. America’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Timestamp: 06:44-14:41, 107:37-112:01

• Historical Context:
  • Levin expresses empathy for 9/11 victim families, arguing they never got justice or real answers regarding Saudi involvement.
  • He is sharply skeptical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s statements that 9/11’s aim was to fracture U.S.-Saudi relations.

    “These terrorists didn’t attack us to damage the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia. They attacked us because they were homegrown radical Islamists out of Saudi Arabia.” – Mark Levin (08:07)

• Abraham Accords & Two-State Demands:
  • Levin reacts critically to Saudi conditions for joining the Abraham Accords—primarily requiring a Palestinian state.

    “There is no two-state solution. I want you to look at the size of Saudi Arabia. It’s massive... They won’t take one Palestinian from Gaza or anywhere else. Not one.” – Mark Levin (12:43)

• Arms Sales and Major Non-NATO Status:
  • He voices intense concern about the decision to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia and the designation of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, calling it geopolitically risky.

    “It all seems so bizarre to me. It really does... We’re promising to defend both [Qatar and Saudi Arabia], right?... These are two states that hate each other... Congress has to take a look at this.” – Mark Levin (107:37-112:01)

• Central Argument:
  Money is driving U.S. actions, yet Levin warns of the long-term consequences for technology security and regional stability.

3. Qatar, Israel, and U.S. Commitments

Timestamp: 09:44-14:20

• Levin finds it contradictory for the U.S. to provide military guarantees and equipment to both Saudi Arabia and Qatar, two rivals.
  • Notes that while Qatar gets a Memorandum of Understanding for defense, Saudis get F-35s, possibly exacerbating their rivalry.
• He credits Israel for disabling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and discusses U.S. rhetoric versus actual regional security outcomes.
  • “The Israelis defeated Iran just the way it is, yes, with our equipment. But a lot of countries get our equipment and they can’t fight their way out of a paper bag. That’s the truth.” – Mark Levin (11:11)

4. FBI, Secret Service, and the Crooks Controversy

Timestamp: 15:54-37:53

• Miranda Devine’s NY Post Report:
  Levin discusses Devine’s reporting on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump by Thomas Crooks and the FBI’s/Secret Service’s failure to anticipate or monitor the attacker’s radicalization despite ample online warnings.
  • “There’s a breaking story she’s got here... [Crooks] left a digital trail of violent threats, extremist ideology, and admiration for mass violence. Sounds like an Islamist.” – Mark Levin (21:29)
• Alleged Coverup:
  • Suggests the agencies downplayed evidence to protect themselves from scandal, paralleling failures seen in Parkland.
  • Expresses deep skepticism about the lack of oversight and transparency:

    “There’s clearly a cover up in my view... There’s a massive need for a massive inquiry to find out what the hell is going on here.” – Mark Levin (37:35)

• Implications:
  Urges Congress to demand the Crooks file and laments the lack of urgency compared to their handling of the Epstein documents.

5. Rare Earth Minerals & American Resource Security

Timestamp: 40:11-55:38

• Alaska’s Strategic Find:
  • Big interview with Gov. Mike Dunleavy about Alaska’s Graphite One and massive deposits of rare earth elements and graphite, reducing American dependence on China.

    “This graphite find is truly amazing for the country... It deals with heat in a certain way... We rely on China for these rare earths and magnets. This allows us to begin the process of weaning ourselves off of China.” – Gov. Dunleavy (47:55-49:41)

• State & Federal Policy:
  • Dunleavy blames previous (Biden) administration for regulatory “sanctions” on Alaska's resource development; praises the Trump administration for reversing these.

    “If there was another four years of Biden administration, Alaska would cease to exist as a viable state.” – Gov. Dunleavy (49:58)

  • Discusses further oil, gas, and timber potential—thwarted by federal policy rather than resource scarcity.

    “Rhode Island has a larger timber industry than... Alaska. That’s what policy can do to you, not lack of resource.” – Gov. Dunleavy (53:44)

• Broad Strategic Value:
  • Levin frames these discoveries as pivotal for national security and U.S. manufacturing independence.

6. Congressional Oversight and the Epstein Files

Timestamp: 58:09-65:45

• Highlights Rep. Clay Higgins’ lone vote against unredacted release of Epstein files—emphasizing the risks to innocent people and the importance of traditional legal safeguards.

  “The man makes a good point... This type of broad reveal of criminal investigative files... will absolutely result in innocent people being hurt. Not by my vote.” – Rep. Clay Higgins (59:29)

• Levin agrees, noting the mob-driven rush for transparency can trample rights and privacy.

7. CARE and Student Agitator Payments

Timestamp: 65:45-68:52

• Reports on Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) providing $1,000 “reward” grants to students punished for anti-Israel/pro-Palestine activism or rule-breaking on college campuses.
  • “Now we have a Hamas front group that’s handing out $1,000 to people who were not just protesting. Some were protesting, but they were agitators who’d been disciplined by their colleges.” – Mark Levin (65:56)
• Warns of foreign influence and reward structures for “criminality and violence.”
• Demands DOJ scrutiny of CARE’s nonprofit status due to ties to extremist causes.

8. Bush Family Shadows and Future GOP Infighting

Timestamp: 74:50-84:21

• Reads from and comments on a Daily Mail piece speculating that Bush-family loyalists are poised to attempt a Republican comeback post-Trump.
  • Raises concerns about political “dynasties” and internal party fractures between “neo-fascist” and “RINO” factions.
  • “Look, we’re not going to win with Republican dynasties... We are make America great again.” – Mark Levin (79:30)
• Reassures listeners that “constitutional conservatives” will have a strong, ongoing voice.

9. Interview: Dr. Mark Siegel on Faith and Medical Miracles

Timestamp: 85:38-105:47

• Siegel shares insights from his book The Miracles Among Us, fusing science and faith in stories of improbable recoveries and resilience.
  • Discusses Holocaust survival, Scalise’s recovery, and miraculous “returns from death.”

    “Miracles occur because of great doctors and the art of medicine combined with faith.” – Dr. Mark Siegel (91:49)

• Levin endorses the book as “uplifting” and vital for those facing sickness or hardship.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Money talks. Who was it that said it? Congressman Smith from South Philly. Years ago in a great Democrat Party scandal in Washington, he said, ‘Money talks and bull— walks.’” – Mark Levin (06:14)
• “If you had told me right after 9/11 that we’d be selling our most highly advanced jet fighters to the Saudis, I would say you’re smoking something.” – Mark Levin (08:07)
• “At some point, this is going to center itself. At some point. I really believe that.” – Mark Levin (71:07)
• With Governor Dunleavy:
  “If there was another four years of Biden administration, Alaska would cease to exist as a viable state.” – Gov. Mike Dunleavy (49:58)
• On government coverups:
  “There’s clearly a cover up in my view... There’s a massive need for a massive inquiry to find out what the hell is going on here.” – Mark Levin (37:35)
• On the “Bush dynasty”:
  “We’re not going to win with Republican dynasties. I can tell you that right now. I can tell you that. Two presidencies—how many do you need?” – Mark Levin (79:30)

Key Takeaways

• Levin’s Central Thesis: America is dangerously politicizing foreign policy, prioritizing short-term interests (money, PR) and foreign investments over long-term security, technological advantage, and regional stability.
• Institutional Distrust: Skepticism towards both Congress (for grandstanding and undermining due process) and federal agencies (FBI, Secret Service) for alleged coverups and lack of transparency.
• Energy/Resource Security: Strong advocacy for American exploitation of domestic rare earth elements—essential for breaking Chinese stranglehold on critical manufacturing.
• Faith and Compassion: In the final act, a turn toward the personal and spiritual—valorizing the power of prayer, healing, and human goodness as told by Dr. Siegel.
• Party Politics: Internal rifts in the GOP are brewing, with “shadow” Bush and neo-fascist MAGA factions vying for post-Trump dominance—Levin asserts constitutionalism as the way forward.

Suggested Listens (By Timestamp)

• 06:44-14:41: Deep critique of Saudi Arabia’s new status and U.S. policy confusion
• 15:54-37:53: FBI/Secret Service critique and analysis of the Crooks case
• 47:33-55:38: Alaska’s Gov. Dunleavy on rare earth minerals and resource independence
• 85:38-105:47: Inspiring interview with Dr. Mark Siegel on faith and medical miracles

Overall:
Levin's episode is a dense, critical exploration of U.S. foreign policy, political priorities, and the value of both vigilance and faith as America moves into an uncertain future.