The Best Of Mark Levin – 11/22/25

Podcast: Mark Levin Podcast, Cumulus Podcast Network
Host: Mark Levin
Date: November 22, 2025

Episode Overview

In this "Best Of" episode, Mark Levin dissects key headlines and political controversies, focusing on the American judicial system, cases involving Trump and Epstein, U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and Israel, prominent media personalities, and a dramatic Texas redistricting court decision. Levin offers characteristic strong opinions on legal maneuverings, media narratives, and the state of U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Throughout, he champions what he sees as the core American ethic and pushes back hard against what he labels as grifters, extremists, and judicial activism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Judicial Controversies & The Comey Case

Timestamps: 00:20 – 03:15

• Levin criticizes federal judges involved in the Comey case for making it "impossible to even continue with this case," especially regarding access to grand jury information which is "supposed to be secret."
  • “They’re trying to kill this thing before it’s even really going to trial. Absolutely awful.” (01:00)
• He singles out the Eastern District of Virginia and highlights disagreement with Andy McCarthy (National Review), who Levin says is "obsessed" with the case.
  • “He’s a good guy, don’t get me wrong, but I strongly disagree. He seems very obsessed with this.” (01:45)
• Asserts that the situation is being exploited by some in the media and political rivals.

2. The Epstein Files and Media "Distractions"

Timestamps: 03:15 – 13:00, 27:45 – 33:00

• Levin maintains that the Epstein saga has nothing implicating Trump, framing it as media and influencer-driven hysteria.
  • “There hasn’t been anything negative about Trump…we get caught up in these shiny objects and we just keep chasing them.” (04:25)
• Criticizes figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nick Fuentes, and Steve Bannon for fueling misinformation and chasing "grif, grif, grif…hits, hits, hits." (05:58)
• Addresses Schumer’s and others’ skepticism that Trump’s administration will manipulate the Epstein document release.
  • “There have to be redactions of certain people’s names—not offenders or would-be offenders, but completely innocent people.” (30:40)
• Urges listeners not to trust media-driven stories or "neo-fascist influencers” who propagate these narratives.

3. Denouncing Racism, Anti-Semitism & the “Grifters”

Timestamps: 06:30 – 11:30

• Levin directly attacks Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson for their roles in spreading racism and anti-Semitism:
  • “Little Adolf, Nick Fuentes, will always be a disgusting, vile piece of s**. Nobody can change that. And Kitarlsen will always be a loathsome lowlife…”* (07:12)
• Reassures the audience that these voices "are not who the American people are" and that Patriots won’t give in to “poisonous grifters and hate mongers.”
• Stresses shared American values through references to WWII and opposition to extremists.

4. U.S. – Saudi Arabia Relations & 9/11 Accountability

Timestamps: 15:30 – 23:30

• Analyzes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s comments about 9/11, sharply disagreeing with him:
  • “This answer is bull crap in my view. These terrorists didn’t attack us to damage the relationship…they attacked us because they were homegrown radical Islamists out of Saudi Arabia that attack the West.” (17:45)
• Expresses skepticism over the U.S. selling advanced military technology (F-35s) to Saudi Arabia:
  • “If you had told me right after 9/11 that we’d be selling our most highly advanced jet fighters to the Saudis, I would say you’re smoking something.” (18:15)
• Explains the geopolitical complexity of U.S. relations with Middle Eastern countries, including the Abraham Accords, the Palestinian question, and Israel’s actions.
  • “There is no two-state solution. Look at the map—the size of Saudi Arabia. They won’t take one Palestinian. Not one.” (21:00)

5. Military, Intelligence, and Political Allegiance

Timestamps: 24:07 – 27:44

• Shares audio from a video of Democrat veterans urging military/intelligence officials to refuse “illegal orders,” criticizing its implications and lack of specificity:
  • “I’ve never seen anything like this…The inference here is that the President…is putting out orders of this sort. It’s just crazy.” (26:14)
• Praises Martha MacCallum for challenging these claims and admonishes the politicization of the military by Democrats.

6. Media Critique & the Case Against “Echo Chamber” Narratives

Timestamps: Throughout

• Levin repeatedly warns his audience against repeating what “analysts” or the corporate media say, whether about Trump, domestic policy, or foreign affairs.
  • “Seems to be a lot of focus on domestic policies as far as I’m concerned. He’s getting a bum rap here, quite frankly.” (39:30)

7. Stephen A. Smith Pushes Back Against Michelle Obama’s “Not Ready” Claim

Timestamps: 33:20 – 39:30

• Recognizes Smith’s thoughtful dissent regarding Michelle Obama’s assertion that America isn’t ready for a female president.
  • “Stephen A. and I don’t always agree, but the guy is typically very thoughtful about what he has to say.” (33:22)
• Cites Hillary Clinton’s popular vote win, successful female governors, and the fact that millions voted for Kamala Harris as evidence to the contrary.
• Critiques Michelle Obama for “putting all of you down” regardless of background.

8. Trump’s Domestic vs. Foreign Policy Focus

Timestamps: 39:30 – 42:38

• Defends Trump’s balance between domestic and foreign issues, pointing to legislative victories, court fights, and economic moves:
  • “He did what he did with pharmaceutical companies. He did what he did to reduce the price of gasoline…He did that for domestic reasons, right?” (40:45)
• Argues that foreign investments and tariffs are intricately linked to domestic policy and economic health.

9. The Texas Redistricting Court Battle

Timestamps: 43:08 – End

• Delivers a thorough review of a three-judge appellate panel’s decision to block Texas’s new congressional map.
• Quotes and echoes Hans von Spakovsky’s critique of the decision and highlights the fierce dissent by Judge Jerry Smith:
  • “Pernicious judicial misbehavior…deliberately not providing Judge Smith with any reasonable opportunity to review Brown’s opinion.” (45:18)
  • “The main winners...are George Soros and Gavin Newsom. The obvious losers are the people of Texas and the rule of law.” (48:15)
• Lambasts Judges Brown and Guadarrama for what he deems as an “abomination,” “judicial activism,” and misconduct, ultimately calling for Supreme Court reversal.
  • “With this decision, Smith writes, darkness descends on the rule of law.” (End)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “They’re trying to kill this thing before it’s even really going to trial. Absolutely awful.” — Mark Levin (01:00)
• “There hasn’t been anything negative about Trump…we get caught up in these shiny objects and we just keep chasing them.” — Mark Levin (04:25)
• “Little Adolf, Nick Fuentes, will always be a disgusting, vile piece of s**.”* — Mark Levin (07:12)
• “This answer is bull crap in my view. These terrorists didn’t attack us to damage the relationship…” — Mark Levin (17:45)
• “Pernicious judicial misbehavior…deliberately not providing Judge Smith with any reasonable opportunity to review Brown’s opinion.” — Hans von Spakovsky quoting Judge Smith (45:18)
• “With this decision, Smith writes, darkness descends on the rule of law.” — Mark Levin quoting Judge Smith (End)

Memorable Moments

• Levin’s passionate takedown of extremist influencers (esp. Nick Fuentes and associates) and his defense of mainstream American values.
• His blunt critique of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s comments about 9/11 and the subsequent U.S.-Saudi arms deals.
• The dissection of the Epstein file release controversy as an ongoing media-fueled distraction.
• His detailed analysis of the Texas redistricting court case, featuring one of the most scathing judicial dissents cited in recent memory.

Summary Table of Major Segments

| Segment | Topic/Highlights | Start Time | |---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Judicial/Federal Court Criticism | Comey case, grand jury secrecy, judge bias | 00:20 | | Epstein Files & Media Hysteria | No Trump link, media manipulation, Schumer critique | 03:15 | | Denouncing Grifters & Extremists | Carlson, Fuentes, Bannon, American identity | 06:30 | | US-Saudi-Israel Geopolitics | Saudi Crown Prince, 9/11, F-35s, two-state solution | 15:30 | | Military/Intelligence Political Video | Veterans’ video urging refusal of "illegal" orders, response | 24:07 | | Media Narrative & Domestic Policy | Repeating talking points, defending Trump on domestic focus | 33:20 | | Redistricting Ruling in Texas | Hans von Spakovsky, Judge Smith dissent, “darkness descends” | 43:08 |

Listeners are treated to Mark Levin’s signature blend of legal expertise, cultural commentary, and fierce defense of the "real America"—with plenty of memorable sound bites, just the way the Great One likes it.