Mark Levin Podcast

Episode: “Antisemitism in Today’s America”
Date: December 18, 2025
Host: Mark Levin (Cumulus Podcast Network)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States and globally. Mark Levin discusses his recent experience at a Hanukkah party at the White House, shares insights from former President Donald Trump, and hosts Senator Lindsey Graham to elaborate on the threats posed by radical Islamists and neo-fascist movements both in America and internationally. Throughout the episode, Levin draws connections between current antisemitic incidents, ideological shifts in American politics, and the need for moral clarity and action.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflections from the White House Hanukkah Party

Timestamps: 02:04–09:56

• Mark recounts attending the White House Hanukkah celebration with President Trump, noting the President’s steadfast support for Israel and the Jewish community.

• Levin criticizes misinformation spread by both the far left ("Marxist Islamists") and the far right ("neo-fascists") about Trump and the broader Jewish community.

• He emphasizes MAGA's roots in constitutional conservatism, differentiating it from fringe groups.

  Notable Quote:
  “The President is very, very concerned about the anti-Semitism that's taking place in the United States and around the world. He said so last night.” — Mark Levin (05:55)

2. President Trump’s Public Remarks on Antisemitism

Timestamps: 07:47–09:43

• Clips from Trump's speech at the Hanukkah event underscore his commitment to Israel and shock at modern antisemitism.

  Quote:
  “As President of the United States, I will always support Jewish Americans. And I was always, I will always be a friend and a champion to the Jewish people.” — Donald Trump (13:32)

• Trump warns about rising antisemitism in Congress, specifically referencing members like Ilhan Omar and AOC, and expresses concern about denial of atrocities.

  Quote:
  “How about October 7th? And then you have people that deny it ever happened. How about the people that deny, like they deny the Holocaust?” — Donald Trump (14:24)

3. Responding to Online Antisemitic Attacks and Political Manipulation

Timestamps: 09:56–12:09

• Levin describes how fringe online commentators twist support for Israel into negative conspiracies, attempting to paint Trump as "Israel first."

• He expresses deep frustration with these “neo-Nazi, neo-fascist, Marxist pigs,” vowing steadfast opposition:

  Quote:
  "I will fight these people with my last breath. They're trying to destroy the Republican Party, they're trying to destroy MAGA, the conservative movement, and the Trump presidency." — Mark Levin (10:22)

4. Recent Antisemitic and Terrorist Attacks: Australia & U.S. Links

Timestamps: 12:18–24:47

• A detailed account of the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Australia, and the heroism of Detective Senior Constable Caesar Cesaraza.

• Discussion of a foiled bomb plot in Los Angeles targeting Jewish and government sites, masterminded by a pro-Palestinian, Marxist anarchist group.

• Levin links these threats to broader anti-Israel and anti-Western ideologies, emphasizing the Marxist-Islamist alliance.

  Quote:
  “This is all about America. Seems to me it's all about the battle between civilization and the barbarians, is it not? The answer is yes.” — Mark Levin (45:01)

5. Rise of Antisemitism on U.S. College Campuses

Timestamps: 38:59–43:11

• Discussion of the Stop Anti-Semitism report card, showing rampant antisemitism at American universities.
• Jewish students increasingly hide their identities and face institutional indifference.
• Calls out lack of action from the Biden administration.

6. Critique of U.S. Political Figures and Media on Antisemitism

Timestamps: 47:19–50:14; 68:19–71:41

• Levin blasts both left and right-wing figures, such as Tucker Carlson, Bannon, Bernie Sanders, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, for enabling or failing to call out antisemitism.

• Sanders singled out as a “self-hating Jew,” prioritizing Marxist ideology over Jewish faith and security.

  Quote:
  “Bernie Sanders is a Jew hater. He’s a self-hating Jew. He doesn’t worship actual religion. He worships ideology.” — Mark Levin (69:44)

Interview: Senator Lindsey Graham

Timestamps: 51:35–66:23

Topics Covered:

• Comparison of radical Islamism to Nazism, arguing it's a religiously motivated, existential threat with Jews and the West as targets.

• U.S. must confront enemies abroad ("fight them over there, not here") and not succumb to political correctness or isolationism.

• The importance of U.S.-Israel alliance, both morally and strategically: "Those who want to destroy the Jewish state also want to kill us."

• Criticizes far-right isolationists and far-left progressive politicians for undermining American security.

  Notable Exchange:
  Graham: “Radical Islam is a strain of religion that requires the people who believe to purify Islam, to destroy the Jews and kill infidels like me, a Christian. That’s what they believe. They’re religious Nazis… It’s hard to fight an enemy if you don’t define the enemy." (52:03)
  Levin: “This is not just about Jews. The whole West is the target.” (56:05)

Analysis of U.S. Policy & Law Enforcement Response

Timestamps: 43:11–50:14; 76:12–87:22

• Critique of the Department of Justice under Merrick Garland for politicized prosecutions against Trump while ignoring rising violence from anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian radicals.
• Discussion of recent FBI communications highlighting reluctance to raid Mar-a-Lago and concerns about government overreach.

7. Listener Calls on Global Antisemitism

Timestamps: 96:29–104:27

• Caller from Australia discusses gun control, socialist policies, and the handling of the Hanukkah attack.
• Discussion with “Don” from Long Island about emotional toll and need for public awareness regarding the dangers of radical ideologies and academic influence on antisemitism.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Levin on ideological manipulation:
  "We are constitutional conservatives. We don’t deny that. We press our principles, but we do it with knowledge and facts. Not to manipulate people, but to persuade people." (02:53)

• Trump on antisemitism in Congress:
  "You have a Congress in particular, which is becoming anti-Semitic... Ilhan Omar, she hates Jewish people." (13:32–14:22)

• Levin’s condemnation of fringe right:
  "We're not neo-fascists. We're not neo-Nazis... That's the enemy. Kitarlson is the enemy. Bannon is the enemy. Owens is the enemy. No Pants Gates is the enemy." (11:49)

• Levin on university inaction:
  "Nobody should have to hide their identities... Antisemitism on American college campuses is systemic and tolerated in many cases enabled by the very institutions tasked with protecting our American kids." (41:00–41:50)

• Senator Graham on appeasement:
  "This appeasement, this political correctness is getting a lot of people killed. The Trump Doctrine... we're going to hit them wherever we find them." (52:43)

• Levin’s closing call:
  "The enemy is here. It's in our country. Let's stop playing games." (66:39)

Additional Segments with Timestamps

• Foiled Terror Plot in Los Angeles: 24:47–32:40
  Details of anarchist group’s planned bombings, based on "Marxist-Islamist fusion."

• Imam in Miami preaches against U.S. and Trump: 35:08–36:45
  “America deserves mass punishment from Allah...” — Dr. Fadi Yousef Kablowi
  Levin questions why right-wing podcasters ignore incitement from Islamist imams.

• Death of Norman Podhoretz (Commentary Editor): 89:33–95:11
  Tribute to a key conservative Jewish intellectual denounced by the far right.

• Debate over U.S. action against Venezuela & criticism of isolationism: 59:15–65:07
  Emphasizes need for “peace through strength” and condemns the left’s and isolationist right’s reluctance to confront threats.

Tone and Language

Levin’s tone is impassioned, direct, and combative. He uses vivid language to condemn both the far left and far right for fostering or tolerating antisemitism. There’s a strong patriotic and moral defense of America, the constitutional order, and the U.S.-Israel alliance. Guests (Trump, Graham, and callers) echo this urgency and clarity, calling out ideological enemies and calling for action.

Final Thoughts

Levin closes by reiterating the existential stakes posed by antisemitism and radical ideologies in America, urging listeners to remain vigilant, oppose political correctness, and support leaders who are unafraid to call out both Islamist extremism and right-wing bigotry.

For listeners seeking deep context on antisemitism’s modern resurgence in the West, this episode offers sharp analysis, emotional appeals, and significant critique of both left and right political currents in America.