Mark Levin Podcast Summary

Episode: "Espionage Act: Who's Leaking in the White House?"
Date: February 24, 2026

Overview: Main Theme and Purpose

This episode of the Mark Levin Podcast focuses on the recent leaks from the White House about U.S. military strategy regarding Iran, which Levin views as potential violations of the Espionage Act. He calls for an FBI investigation, explores the threat from Iran, and criticizes various Democratic politicians and media figures for allegedly undermining the Trump administration, national security, and American values. The episode also delves into topics like voter ID laws, illegal immigration, and the moral character of political adversaries. Levin's tone remains impassioned, combative, and unapologetically conservative.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. White House Leaks & The Espionage Act

Timestamps: 01:33 – 10:30

• Levin expresses concern about information being leaked from the White House to media outlets (Axios, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal) regarding U.S. military preparedness vs. Iran.
  • “These people who are leaking are committing a criminal offense under the Espionage Act.” (04:10)
• Drives home the potential national security threat, calling the leakers "traitors" and demanding DOJ/FBI action.
  • “Security clearance should be revoked, fine should be issued, prosecution should take place, and if guilt is found, prison sentences should be imposed.” (05:33)
• Levin quotes President Trump’s statement refuting media reports and reinforcing that decisions about Iran will be forceful:
  • “General Kaine...would like not to see war. But if a decision is made...it is his opinion that it will be something easily won.” (09:15)
  • Trump stresses that only he makes these decisions, not the leakers or the media.

2. The Iranian Threat & Failed Diplomacy

Timestamps: 11:30 – 17:43

• Levin rebroadcasts his FOX segment, questioning the value of negotiating with Iran:
  • “What if we got the greatest deal ever from Iran?...Why would they sign such a deal?” (12:00)
  • “The issue isn't whether we negotiate. The question is why do we negotiate?” (13:27)
• Details Iran's consistent pattern of violating agreements and increasing nuclear capability since withdrawal from the Obama-era nuclear deal.
  • “Do you think signing a deal is going to stop anything? Do you think they're going to honor the deal?” (14:32)
• Calls for regime change in Iran:
  • “That regime needs to be eliminated to save our children and grandchildren from having to deal with it and to save the people of Iran who are, as I speak, being slaughtered.” (16:24)

3. Media, Left-Wing Politicians, and “Aid to the Enemy”

Timestamps: 18:12 – 32:21

• Strong critique of figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Bernie Sanders, and progressive media commentators (e.g., Mehdi Hasan, Cenk Uygur, Hasan Piker, Tucker Carlson) for allegedly siding with America's enemies.
  • “These are individuals who give aid and comfort to the enemy.” (23:28)
  • “So this collective of Islamists, of Marxists, of woke, right, Neo fascists or whatever you want to call them, they're trying to take us down.” (24:42)
• Denounces “enemies within” and sets up a dichotomy: Americanism vs. “populism, nationalism, or any ism except Americanism.” (25:51)

4. Voter ID, Immigration, and Democrat Policy Failures

Timestamps: 32:41 – 47:02

• Levin rails against Democratic resistance to voter ID laws, connecting it to a strategy to enable election cheating:
  • “The one area where the Democrats oppose it is on voting. And the reason is they want to cheat.” (33:55)
• Highlights hypocrisy in New York City, where ID is required for snow shoveling jobs but not for voting.
  • "Excuse me, identification to volunteer." (36:57)
• Mockery of progressive officials (Zohran Mamdani, NYC; Bernie Sanders; Gavin Newsom, CA) for fiscal mismanagement, policy inconsistency, and “out-of-touch” messaging.
  • “What Mandami is saying is, look, I can't. You got to fill out this paperwork because of the feds. But would Mandami support getting rid of taxes on independent contractors? Of course not.” (39:18)
  • “Bernie the Red, the Stalinist...doesn't have his birth certificate.” (44:47)
  • Sanders parody: “All you got to do is fill it out and that gum. Guess what? They'll mail it to you, Barney.” [Congressman Tim Burchett] (47:13)

5. Critique of Democratic Governors and Moderates

Timestamps: 50:01 – 64:45

• Denunciation of Gavin Newsom’s “pandering” to black voters, criticism of California’s unaffordability, and Gavin’s attempts to dodge negative state statistics.
  • “I'm a 960 SAT guy. And, you know, I'm not trying to offend anyone…I cannot read a speech, maybe the wrong business to be in.” [Newsom quoted at 53:45]
  • “This is in fact racist stereotyping. I'm sorry. It is.” (54:22)
• Comparison between the fiscal health and governance in states like California, New York, and Florida.
  • Praises DeSantis' push to get rid of property tax for "actual homeowners" in Florida.
• Takedown of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for sanctuary state policies and resistance to ICE, painting it as legal ignorance and political posturing.
  • "Immigration is a plenary power that belongs to the federal government. The Supremacy Clause." (62:45)
• Dissects failures of Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear and media symbiosis, continuing his assertion that Democrats only care about their own power.

6. Corruption in Iran and U.S. Policy Debate

Timestamps: 70:15 – 75:45

• Reports on news that top Iranian officials and their sons are stealing Iran’s wealth and funneling it abroad as the populace suffers and banks risk collapse.
  • “They've ported overseas through digital currencies and cash and gold in Moscow and Singapore and in other places.” (73:00)
• Continues attack on Tucker Carlson (“Kitarlson”): alleges he acts as a foreign agent (implied, not formal), supports Iran and Qatar, and works to undermine the Trump presidency.
  • “He is and should be registered as a foreign agent for Qatar at the Department of Justice. He’s a mouthpiece for the enemy.” (74:55)
  • “He wants to live in Qatar. Who's stopping him, by the way?” (75:13)
• Explains why voices undermining American action (by leaking or commentary) are not only unpatriotic but dangerous.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Espionage Act Violations:
  “These people who are leaking are committing a criminal offense under the Espionage Act… They are traitors giving aid and comfort to the Islamist regime that seeks to destroy our country.” (04:10–05:40)

• On Negotiating with Iran:
  “Khomeini, the Islamist Nazis, have told us what they're going to do, and they believe this is directed by God… The regime needs to be eliminated to save our children and grandchildren.” (13:27–16:24)

• On Internal Disloyalty:
  “So this collective of Islamists, of Marxists, of woke, right, Neo fascists…they're trying to destroy the Trump presidency and they're going to usher in the Democrats in the midterm elections.” (24:42)

• On Voter ID:
  “It's the biggest scam going…The Democrats say never ever. That's like Jim Crow. Well, they're like Jim Jones. They're such a bunch of idiots.” (34:40)

• On Bernie Sanders’ Birth Certificate:
  [Rep. Tim Burchett:] “All you got to do is fill it out and that gum. Guess what? They'll mail it to you, Barney. It's crazy talk.” (47:13)

• On Gavin Newsom:
  “This is in fact racist stereotyping. I'm sorry. It is…He’s talking to black people. Says, you know, I'm 960 SAT. I'm just like you.” (54:22)

• On Democratic Priorities:
  “They care about power. So this is part of the problem. They use our system, they use our liberty…to empower themselves. We don't do it because we don't believe in it.” (94:00)

• On Iran’s Kleptocracy:
  “This regime exists to enrich the mullahs, the commanders, the children and other family members. They're stealing billions from their people…” (73:25)

• On Media Figures:
  “Tucker Carlson… He’s a mouthpiece for the enemy…He is trying to destroy the Trump presidency…He is trying to undermine the Trump agenda.” (74:55–75:14)

Important Segments with Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------------|-------------| | White House Leaks/Espionage Act | 01:33–10:30 | | Iran Negotiation & Nuclear Threat | 11:30–17:43 | | Media/Political Figures “Aiding the Enemy” | 18:12–32:21 | | Voter ID & Immigration Policy | 32:41–47:02 | | Critique of Governors & Moderates | 50:01–64:45 | | Iranian Regime Corruption | 70:15–75:45 | | Extended Audience Q&A | 86:39–101:34|

Tone & Takeaways

• Levin’s tone is urgent, critical, and direct, often using colorful language and hyperbole.
• Central message: Leaks from the White House are dangerous crimes; Iran’s regime is evil and negotiating is futile; U.S. left-wing politicians and some media figures are undermining American strength and values; strong voter ID and immigration enforcement are vital; and the internal enemies are as dangerous as external ones.
• Notable targets: AOC, Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom, Tucker Carlson, and the broader “woke”/leftist coalition.
• Call to action: Demand accountability for leakers, support Trump and true Americanism, reject progressive/leftward drift in U.S. politics.

Useful for Newcomers

• The episode distills Levin’s worldview: unwavering in support of strong American action, deeply suspicious of elite and left-wing power, and unmuted in criticism of both domestic and foreign adversaries.
• If you missed the episode, this summary outlines the critical points, the atmosphere of crisis, and the colorful rhetoric used throughout, along with the primary segments and memorable quotes for context and further reference.