Mark Levin Podcast – September 12, 2025

Episode: 9/11/25 – The Left’s Violence: A Deep Dive into Political Extremism

Episode Overview

This emotionally charged episode of the Mark Levin Podcast marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, but its core focus is the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Mark Levin examines what he calls an escalating epidemic of leftist political violence, the cultural and political context leading up to recent tragedies, and the continued polarization of American society. The episode blends personal remembrance of Charlie Kirk, urgent political critique, and historical reflection, with key guest commentary from Miranda Devine.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Remembering 9/11, Qatar’s Role, and American Patriotism

• Levin opens with a solemn commemoration of 9/11, recounting both the heroism and devastation through a series of atmospheric sound bites—radio transmissions and firsthand accounts from the World Trade Center.
• He repeatedly underscores Qatar’s alleged role in sheltering Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), a mastermind of the attacks, criticizing both U.S. media and politicians for ignoring Qatar’s ongoing support for terrorism, drawing a parallel to their current relationship with Hamas.
  • Quote: “Let us never forget that Qatar gave protection to KSM... This is Qatar, which gives safe haven now to Hamas the way they gave safe haven to KSM... Qatar gets no pass from me.” — Mark Levin [16:36]

2. Charlie Kirk’s Assassination & Its Aftermath

• The most significant portion of the episode centers on the murder of Charlie Kirk, blending tribute, outrage, and analysis of what Levin frames as a new era of political martyrdom on the American right.
• Levin provides details from the investigation: Charlie Kirk was killed with a high-powered bolt-action rifle; the shooter left evidence that included anti-fascist and transgender ideology engravings.
  • Quote: “He ran into a nearby neighborhood. They found his rifle in the woods and the ammunition was engraved with expressions of transgenderism and anti-fascism ideology... They’ll get him. And God willing, he will get the death penalty.” — Mark Levin [21:05]
• Levin plays clips from President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting Kirk’s legacy and global influence, and then offers his own moving eulogy:
  • Quote: “He did more in 31 years than most people do in an entire lifetime... He’s the best model you can follow.” — Mark Levin [31:38]

3. The Rise of Political Violence—Who Is Responsible?

• Levin meticulously catalogs incidents of violence perpetrated against conservatives over recent years, drawing from a list by John Nolte at Breitbart. These include attacks on Trump, pro-life centers, students, and more.
  • Quote: “The left is violent. They keep trying to suggest that the violence is on the right... It’s bad out there. Really bad.” — Mark Levin [44:10]
• He then plays selected montage clips (including explicit language and disturbing celebration of Kirk’s death by political opponents), using these to argue that leftist rhetoric encourages dehumanization and violence.

4. Critiquing Democrat Leaders and Media

• Levin criticizes prominent Democrats and media outlets for, in his words, exploiting the tragedy or offering insufficient condemnation of violence.
  • Criticism of AOC’s comments on gun violence and attempts to blame the right:
    • Quote: “Did she sound like she had a compassionate syllable in her big fat mouth? Did it? Not one... These are vulgarians.” — Mark Levin [51:00]
  • Responds to Democrats branding the right as ‘semi-fascists,’ drawing an explicit link to media dehumanization as a precursor to real-world violence.

5. Marxism, Islamism, and Negative Power

• Levin traces the intellectual roots of leftist political violence, referencing Lenin’s theory of “agitation and propaganda” (agitprop), contending that the fusion of Marxist and Islamist ideologies is fundamentally incompatible with American values and is propagating a culture of violence.
  • Quote: “There is a sickness that has run loose... in the radical left media, in the Democrat party, with the Muslim Islamists and all the rest of it.” — Mark Levin [35:39]

6. Listener Calls: Grief, Resolve, and Remembrance

• The episode features a sequence of emotional calls from listeners, many expressing heartbreak and pledging to honor Kirk’s legacy through positive activism and faith.
  • Quote from Wolf, Shenandoah Valley, VA: “We can mirror the type of things that we all feel in our hearts... There’s a million things…to just honor his legacy by reflection.” [96:01]
• Calls emphasize prayer, the need to stand up and speak truth, and spiritual perspectives on good versus evil.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump (Statement on Kirk):

“Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loves so much... He’s a martyr for truth and freedom.” [25:09]

Benjamin Netanyahu:

“He was a defender of our common Judeo-Christian civilization... He valued our bond, the bond between America and his Israel.” [28:50]

Mark Levin (on the Left’s Rhetoric):

“They dehumanize us—into something that demands killing Nazis, fascists, etc. The violent and awfully deadly attacks on conservatives just keep coming.” [44:10]

AOC (paraphrased/criticized by Levin):

“Did she sound like she had a compassionate syllable in her big fat mouth? Did it? Not one... These are vulgarians.” [51:02]

Levin’s Eulogy for Kirk:

“Charlie Kirk is the American story... He did lift himself up by his own bootstraps. He was self-educated on so many smart things. He was a genius in his interaction with people... This is a remarkable human being who’s been taken from his family and his country.” [31:38]

Miranda Devine:

“There is one side of politics that is attacking the other side... When they demonize someone like Charlie Kirk... it infuriates me to have him be described in the media as a divisive figure. In death, they call him divisive... No, he didn’t spout hateful rhetoric. He actually did the exact opposite.” [86:37, 88:25]

Key Segments with Timestamps

• Remembrance of 9/11 and American heroism: [00:00–16:36]
• Qatar’s role in terrorism and ongoing media silence: [16:36–18:50, 62:46–65:21]
• Details, tributes, and reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination: [21:05–37:00]
  • Includes statements by Trump, Netanyahu, and personal reflections from Levin.
• Discussion of leftist violence: Breitbart’s list and Levin’s analysis: [44:10–47:45]
• Montage of leftist reactions to Kirk’s death (explicit, language): [43:21–44:34]
• Discussion on media, propaganda, and ideological roots of violence: [51:00–54:30]
• Guest Segment—Miranda Devine from the New York Post: [86:37–94:44]
• Calls from listeners: Reflections, grief, resolve: [95:13–108:37]

Tone & Language

• The entire episode is impassioned, mournful, and at times indignant. Mark Levin emphasizes “saying what others won’t,” pairing righteous anger with calls to action.
• The language is unflinching and direct, frequently referencing faith, patriotism, and good versus evil.
• Calls and guest segments add poignancy and urgency, with recurring theme of “never forget” (both 9/11 and Kirk).

Takeaways for Listeners

• The episode is both a tribute to Charlie Kirk and a broader warning about the dangers of polarized rhetoric and political violence.
• Levin calls for renewed debate without violence, deeper civic engagement, and faith-driven activism.
  • Quote: “What we have to get back to is being able to have a reasonable disagreement where violence is not an option.” — Mark Levin [35:39]
• The show closes with a pledge to honor Kirk’s legacy and a commitment to continued remembrance of 9/11’s victims.