Mark Levin Podcast — March 13, 2026
Episode Title:
War Within: The Struggle Against Marxism and Woke Ideology
Episode Overview
This episode finds Mark Levin dissecting recent violent attacks in the United States — specifically, an attempted terrorist act at a Michigan synagogue and a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia — as a lens to analyze broader societal, political, and ideological conflicts. Levin frames these incidents as symptomatic of what he views as a “war within” America, perpetrated by Marxists, Islamists, and the “woke right neo-fascists,” and fostered or tolerated by the Democratic Party. He spends significant time critiquing the U.S. immigration system, media influencers on the right, and the dangers he sees in the current domestic and foreign policy landscape, before concluding with a conversation about Justice Antonin Scalia with author James Rosen.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. America “At War With Itself”
[02:14–07:48]
- Levin opens by declaring that the U.S. is in “a war with ourselves” between patriotic Americans and the “Marxists, Islamists, and woke right neo-fascists.”
- He repeatedly implicates the Democratic Party, saying they are “dragging down the entire nation as it seeks to grab all power for one-party rule...just like the Communist Party in other countries.”
- Levin ties rising anti-Semitism and attacks on Jewish communities to this ideological struggle, critiquing the left's apparent embrace or acquiescence to radical elements.
Memorable quote:
“You and I, we don't believe in committing suicide as a society. But the Democrat Party...is doing everything possible to sabotage our country and threatening our very existence.” — Mark Levin (05:13)
2. Michigan Synagogue Attack: Facts and First Responses
[07:48–13:38]
- Detailed play-by-play of the attack: a truck driven into the synagogue by a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon, possible explosives and chemical agents, a security guard engaged in a gunfight, no civilian fatalities.
- Sheriff Mike Bouchard and FBI Special Agent Jennifer Runyan provide status updates during a live press conference.
- Focus: The attack is seen as “a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.”
- Levin ties the attacker’s origin and immigration history to the broader critique of border/immigration policy.
Notable segment:
“The terrorist...car was registered to a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon...authorities have now confirmed that a chemical agent was found inside the truck.” — Mark Levin (10:43)
3. Old Dominion University Shooting: Terror, ISIS Links, and Immigration
[13:38–15:37 & 27:00–31:13]
- Shooter: Mohammed Baylor Jalo, a naturalized citizen from Sri Lanka with a history of ISIS support, previously imprisoned for providing material support to terrorism.
- Attack targeted an ROTC classroom; heroic response from ROTC cadets and students who subdued the shooter.
- FBI confirms Jalo shouted “Allah Akbar” before the attack.
Notable moment:
“A heroic ROTC student fatally stabbed the crazed ISIS linked gunman...preventing further carnage...” — Mark Levin (31:13)
Memorable quote:
“This is an Islamist from Sri Lanka, naturalized citizen. I don't understand why he wasn't denaturalized and removed from the country once he served his sentence.” — Mark Levin (33:29)
4. Levin’s Broader Analysis: Immigration, Security, and Ideological Blame
[33:29–39:33]
- Blames open borders and lax deportation on the Democratic Party’s pursuit of permanent power.
- Suggests leftist and Islamist ideologies, combined with anti-Semitic and anti-Christian sentiment, fuel rising societal violence.
- References Dearborn, Michigan as a hotbed of radicalization, criticizing local leadership and community.
Memorable quote:
“If the Marxists, the Islamists, and the woke Reich, Reich neo Nazis united in their effort to destroy this country, to destroy the tolerance, the values that we all hold.” — Mark Levin (36:43)
5. Foreign Influence, Social Media, and the “Woke Right Reich”
[39:54–53:52]
- Cites research about anti-U.S. narratives on social media being driven by foreign (especially anti-American) accounts.
- Criticizes media figures like Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and Megyn Kelly for being “influencers with the enemy overseas,” not with Americans.
- Argues that their platforms amplify anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Christian ideas, giving “aid and comfort to the enemy.”
Quote:
“They're influencers with the enemy overseas who hate our country, hate our Judeo Christian belief system...but not with America.” — Mark Levin (51:28)
6. Addressing Critics and the Conservative Movement
[53:52–62:53]
- Levin defends his ongoing critiques of high-profile right-wing commentators, describing them as undermining American values and propping up anti-Americanism.
- Lambasts Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Steve Bannon in particular, characterizing them as self-serving and out of touch with true conservatism.
- Asserts that much of their online prominence is driven by foreign bots and adversaries.
Memorable quote:
“These aren't conservatives. No. These aren't Republicans. No. These aren't constitutionalists. These are freaks, frauds and phonies. These are Jew haters and Christian trashers.” — Mark Levin (62:53)
7. Gun Control vs. Personal Responsibility
[79:45–80:21]
- Plays a clip from Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi, who calls for gun control and critiques America’s “cult of gun absolutism.”
- Levin retorts by shifting responsibility to bad actors, not guns themselves, and stresses the need for Americans to be able to defend themselves.
Quote:
“Guns could be used for good and guns can be used for bad. Now, if you import bad people...they're the ones who need to be punished.” — Mark Levin (80:21)
8. Critique of Democratic Responses to Terror & Foreign Policy
[85:39–87:00]
- Levin criticizes Democratic Senator Chris Coons’ call for negotiations with Iran as naive and appeasing.
- Expresses skepticism about engaging with the Iranian regime after ongoing hostilities.
Quote:
“Chris Coons, the senator from Delaware, is a very sick man...And this jackass says we should go back to the table and negotiate with them in a really verifiable agreement.” — Mark Levin (86:05)
9. Judicial Philosophy & “Scalia: Supreme Court Years” Interview
[89:41–105:51]
- Levin hosts journalist James Rosen to discuss his book about Justice Antonin Scalia.
- Rosen details Scalia’s legal philosophy (originalism and textualism), his impact on American law, and never-before-published anecdotes about the internal politics and friendships on the Supreme Court.
- Scalia’s respect for Justice Brennan, contrasted by Brennan’s private criticism, is highlighted as both poignant and revelatory.
Key exchange:
“Scalia was not just one of the most important Supreme Court justices of recent times. In my view, he's one of the most important Americans of the last hundred years.” — James Rosen (90:07)
10. Breaking News: Synagogue Attacker Identified
[107:08]
- Homeland Security identifies the attacker as Ayyam Mohammed Ghazali, a Lebanese national naturalized under the Obama administration.
Levin’s response:
“These aren't exactly the best that the world has to offer us. That used to be a test too. Apparently not anymore. Allegiance to the United States. Apparently not anymore.” — Mark Levin (107:17)
Notable Quotes
- “You and I, we don't believe in committing suicide as a society. But the Democrat Party...is doing everything possible to sabotage our country and threatening our very existence.” (05:13)
- “They're influencers with the enemy overseas who hate our country, hate our Judeo Christian belief system...but not with America.” (51:28)
- “These aren't conservatives. No. These aren't Republicans. No. These aren't constitutionalists. These are freaks, frauds and phonies. These are Jew haters and Christian trashers.” (62:53)
- “Guns could be used for good and guns can be used for bad. Now, if you import bad people...they're the ones who need to be punished.” (80:21)
- “Scalia was not just one of the most important Supreme Court justices of recent times. In my view, he's one of the most important Americans of the last hundred years.” (90:07 James Rosen)
- “These aren't exactly the best that the world has to offer us. That used to be a test too. Apparently not anymore. Allegiance to the United States. Apparently not anymore.” (107:17)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 02:14–07:48: Opening monologue on America’s internal war and anti-Semitism
- 07:48–13:38: Michigan synagogue attack details and press conference
- 13:38–15:37: FBI briefing on Old Dominion University shooter’s ISIS ties
- 17:10–27:00: Live press conference continued
- 27:00–31:13: Details about ROTC cadet’s heroism in Virginia attack
- 33:29–39:33: Analysis of border security, immigration, and political blame
- 39:54–62:53: Social media, “Woke Right Reich”, and critique of right-wing influencers
- 79:45–80:21: Gun control debates in the aftermath of the Virginia shooting
- 85:39–87:00: Critique of Democratic foreign policy, Iran, and appeasement
- 89:41–105:51: Interview about Scalia biography and Supreme Court politics
- 107:08: Synagogue attacker identified
Concluding Tone & Message
Levin ends with passionate warnings about the dangers facing America—both externally from radical ideologies and internally from political and cultural appeasement. Throughout, he remains combative, direct, and unapologetic, calling for vigilance, unity among true patriots, and defense of Judeo-Christian and constitutional values.
“We either stand or we fall together. That's what's going on here. We stand or we fall together.” — Sheriff Mike Bouchard (22:14)
This summary covers all key discussions, important moments, critical analysis, and highlights the flow of the episode for listeners seeking a full understanding of Levin’s arguments and concerns in this broadcast.