Mark Levin Podcast – Nov 26, 2025
Episode: “Unprecedented Peace: Ukraine and Russia on the Brink of Agreement”
Host: Brian Mudd (guest-hosting for Mark Levin, “The Great One”)
Date: November 26, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode centers on the breaking news of an imminent peace deal between Russia and Ukraine—an agreement with the potential to end the years-long conflict. Brian Mudd, guest-hosting for Mark Levin, explores the historic significance of this moment, credits President Trump’s “peace through strength” doctrine, and analyzes the broader global impact, including recent Middle East agreements and Trump’s anti-narco-terror operations. The show blends real-time news, detailed deconstruction of the Ukraine–Russia peace framework, and commentary on contemporary political divisions, anti-Semitism, and Republican Party dynamics.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Breaking News: Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Imminent
- [00:43] The episode opens with developing news that Ukraine and Russia are finalizing a peace agreement, with only “minor details to be sorted out.” Ukrainian President Zelensky is expected to travel to the U.S. soon to possibly sign the deal.
- Mudd frames this as an “unprecedented” development and highlights it as part of a larger trend of international peace under Trump’s leadership.
2. Recent Historic Achievements in Global Peace
- [06:48] Mudd lauds President Trump as a “historic uniter,” referencing the recent Israel-Hamas peace accord signed in Egypt, which was notable for the number and diversity of signatories (including Algeria, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, France, PLO, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, etc.).
- He argues the accord’s ongoing success (a truce lasting five to six weeks) disproved skeptics who doubted it would hold.
Quote:
“We do have a window of history, a window of time, of unprecedented peace that's unfolding before our eyes this year.”
— Brian Mudd [07:58]
3. Trump’s Foreign Policy Doctrine: “Peace Through Strength”
- [10:20] Mudd credits Trump's bold military actions—specifically, the dropping of Massive Ordnance Penetrators (“mops”) on Iran’s nuclear facilities—as a critical turning point. He draws a parallel to Truman ending WWII and argues that eliminating Iran’s nuclear capabilities “neutered the world’s leading sponsor of Terror.”
- This display of strength is said to have set the stage for subsequent peace deals: “the world immediately became a safer place because Donald Trump was and is President of the United States.” ([14:07])
- Mudd repeatedly contrasts Trump’s approach with Biden’s, painting the latter as a period of global weakness and conflict.
4. Framework of the Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal
- [24:05–39:00] Mudd walks through the detailed “28-point framework” leaked to Axios as the likely basis for the Ukraine-Russia agreement. He notes that the final version may be even “slightly more favorable to Ukraine.”
Key Elements of the Framework:
- Ukrainian sovereignty affirmed
- Non-aggression pact between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe
- No further NATO expansion; Ukraine to remain out of NATO
- Dialogue between Russia and NATO mediated by the US
- Security guarantees for Ukraine; size limit on Ukraine’s armed forces
- US guarantees compensated; consequences for violations including sanctions
- Ukraine eligible for EU; major economic reconstruction plan
- Russia to regain position in global economy & G8
- $100 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s recovery
- Joint US-Russia security group; nuclear weapons controls extended
- Territorial arrangements: controversial recognition of Crimea as Russian, buffer zones in contested areas
- Humanitarian provisions: prisoner exchanges, family reunifications
- Ukraine to hold elections within 100 days
- Full amnesty for all wartime actions
- Legally binding with oversight by a US-led peace council
Quote:
“You can see the art of the deal all over this thing.”
— Brian Mudd [31:14]
(Timestamps refer to beginning of relevant segment blocks; see detailed breakdown in the transcript.)
5. Critique of Democratic Opposition and Divisions in U.S. Politics
- [21:30][73:51] Mudd points to Democratic opposition to Trump, characterizing it as “divisive and petty” even as, in his view, Trump acts as a global unifier.
- He also discusses the recent partial government shutdown, using it as evidence that “federal bloat” could be trimmed without significant impact to everyday Americans.
Quote:
“Trump has led more unity than gonna be at most Thanksgiving tables... with a lot of actors that you never would have thought would've sat down at the table together.”
— Brian Mudd [16:53]
6. Narco-Terrorism, Anti-Drug Operations, and the “Seditious Six”
- [53:32][59:22] Segment focuses on Trump’s executive order (signed day one of his current term), designating Caribbean/Latin American drug cartels as foreign terror organizations, enabling US military strikes against narco boats.
- Mudd provides statistics: Since September, 21 strikes against 22 vessels, 83 suspected terrorists killed, a 23% decrease in US drug overdose deaths (4,000 fewer in two months).
- He addresses a video by six Democratic members of Congress (“Seditious Six”) allegedly encouraging US service members to disobey “illegal” orders, framing it as undermining both policy and military discipline.
Quote:
“We're saving thousands of lives. This is what the left is so upset about: 83 dead terrorists and thousands of Americans that have been saved already. What it has to be wrong. How broken in the brain do you have to be to have a problem with this?”
— Brian Mudd [67:42]
- Callers echo support for Trump’s hardline anti-drug approach; one raises questions about legal marijuana and federal vs. state law, with Mudd noting that Trump has “softened” on marijuana relative to his first term.
7. Domestic Political Culture: Crime, City Governance, and Thanksgiving Humor
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[75:35] Trump makes headlines with roasts during the annual turkey pardon event:
- On Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker:
“The mayor is incompetent and the governor is a big fat slob. He ought to invite us in, say, please make Chicago safe. We’re going to lose a great city if we don’t do it quickly.”
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Mudd uses the moment to lampoon Democratic-run cities for refusing federal assistance with crime: “They’d rather have that than have the President come in and clean up [the] city.”
8. The GOP’s Inner Battle: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation
- [94:23][99:37] Mudd details the fallout between Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, quoting at length from Trump’s Truth Social post withdrawing support:
“All I see wacky Marjorie do is complain, complain, complain... She has gone far left even doing the View with their low IQ Republican hating anchors... Thank you for your attention to this matter.” — Donald Trump, via Truth Social [94:56]
- Mudd sees her pending resignation as a “very important moment for the party,” a victory over fringe, “problematic” elements on the right—a topic Mark Levin himself often emphasized.
Quote:
“A very positive step towards combating a cancer that has grown rapidly in our society... [her] resignation... is a super positive step for constituents. It's a very positive step for the GOP and for the country.”
— Brian Mudd [101:34]
9. Antisemitism in US Politics & the Need for Conservative Clarity
- [101:34–114:18] Mudd delivers a lengthy exposé on antisemitism, linking it to both far-left Democrats (“the Squad”) and certain “fringe” MAGA personalities (citing Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes). He praises Trump’s pro-Israel record and frames recent events as necessary housecleaning for the GOP.
- Mudd clarifies the adopted definition of antisemitism:
“Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews... including... denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination while applying double standards not expected of any other democratic nation...”
— International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, as cited by Brian Mudd [111:23]
10. Closing Thoughts: Thanksgiving, Unity, and Looking Ahead
- [115:30] Mudd wraps up, emphasizing the real-time history of American-led peace, the ousting of divisive GOP elements, and encouraging listeners to reflect on the positive developments underway.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Historic Peace
- “President Trump has proven himself to be one of the greatest unifiers in human history where it actually matters, these peace arrangements.” — Brian Mudd [24:02]
- “If you can broker peace with Hamas... then in theory you would think you could drag Putin into a place of, of some type of constructive behavior.” — Brian Mudd [47:26]
On the “Seditious Six” and Anti-Narco Operations
- “The first part that is absurd is just outwardly campaigning for those in uniform to make a judgment call about whether a designated terrorist organization is in fact a designated terrorist, and therefore whether you should carry out your mission...” — Brian Mudd [90:28]
- “...If Trump isn't doing what he's doing... we already know that we had thousands more Americans that’d be dead right now. And somehow or another to the left, that's okay.” — Brian Mudd [91:17]
On Antisemitism and the GOP
- “The bottom line is that there's no place for antisemitism in the GOP or anywhere in our society.” — Brian Mudd [103:19]
- “To be a true follower of Christ and to be anti-Jews too, doesn't work that way.” — Brian Mudd [104:14]
On Domestic Criticism and Political Culture
- “Who in their right mind wouldn't want to take the President's help to clean up their city? You've got major crime problems, and at this point, you have the success we've seen in Washington, D.C. and Memphis.” — Brian Mudd [75:56]
Key Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:43 – Breaking news: Ukraine–Russia deal nearly finalized
- 06:48 – Trump and historic Middle East peace efforts
- 14:07 – Destroying Iran’s nuclear program with “MOP” bombs; global implications
- 16:53 – Trump as “historic uniter”; contrast with Democratic opposition
- 24:05–39:00 – Stepwise breakdown of the 28-point Russia–Ukraine peace deal framework (with analysis)
- 53:32 – Narco-terror crackdown: statistics, “seditious six”
- 73:51 – Callers: gratitude for Trump, Thanksgiving, drug policy discussion
- 75:35 – Trump’s turkey pardon roast (“Chicago’s mayor... governor is a big fat slob”)
- 94:23 – Trump’s Truth Social takedown of Marjorie Taylor Greene; party realignment
- 101:34–114:18 – Extended discussion on antisemitism, both left and right
- 115:30 – Thanksgiving wishes, episode close
Conclusion
The episode documents a historic moment in global affairs, tying Trump’s foreign policy successes to a broader argument about strength, unity, and the battle against both external and internal threats—from narco-cartels to antisemitism. Host Brian Mudd highlights policy framework details, critiques Democratic opponents, and underscores a reshaping of the GOP’s core values ahead of a consequential year in American political life. Steeped in a tone alternating between combative, celebratory, and sometimes comedic, the episode serves as a sweeping campaign for the Trump doctrine and a commentary on the pivotal crossroads confronting America and its allies.
For listeners new to the story, this summary provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the key news, policy details, and debates shaping this historic broadcast.