Mark Levin Podcast Summary

Episode: The Best Of Mark Levin - 12/13/25
Date: December 13, 2025
Host: Mark Levin (Cumulus Podcast Network)

Overview of Main Theme

In this episode, Mark Levin provides a sweeping critique of elites, media personalities, and political figures whom he accuses of undermining traditional American values and collaborating—wittingly or unwittingly—with hostile foreign powers like Qatar. Levin also discusses pressing issues like economic policy under Trump versus Biden, immigration—particularly focusing on Somali communities in Minnesota—and the corrosive effect of conspiracy theories and anti-American sentiment within both the political left and right. The tone is urgent, combative, and unwaveringly patriotic, characteristic of Levin’s fiery style.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Elites, Qatar, and the New Imperial Ruling Class

[00:49 – 15:12]

• Levin begins by framing recent events in Qatar as emblematic of how global elites—across politics, business, and media—align themselves with anti-Western, anti-American regimes for personal gain.
• Qatar, a small but wealthy monarchy, is painted as a “brutal, genocidal” regime that funds terrorism and seeks to undermine the U.S. and Israel.
  • “Qatar has as its mission the destruction of the United States from within, the destruction of the west, and, of course, the destruction of the State of Israel.” [04:05]
• Levin alleges bipartisan complicity, accusing both Democrat and Republican figures, business conglomerates, unions, and especially media influencers of being seduced by Qatari wealth.
• He describes a new “imperial ruling class” in America—media, financiers, podcasters—who have become “enormously wealthy, famous or infamous as a result of support from this regime and regimes like it.” [07:34]
• Accuses mainstream podcasters and influencers of spreading Qatari propaganda, likening them to WWII’s “Tokyo Rose.”
  • “They used the podcasters and others as the Japanese used Tokyo Rose... They push a new form of propaganda, indoctrination.” [06:35, 07:04]
• Blasts Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon as “media creations” propped up by foreign money and hostile to true conservative values.
  • “Tucker Carlson is a media creation… Banning a Hollywood boy, a crook, pled guilty… Media creations, that's all they are. They've actually accomplished not a damn thing.” [12:38 – 13:10]
• Condemns these elites as neo-fascists, Marxists, Islamists, who exploit the “little guy” and co-opt the MAGA movement for personal gain.
  • “They are using the little guy, they are abusing and exploiting the little guy. That is what neo fascists do. That is what neo Nazis do. That is what Marxists and Islamists do as they ride the wave of the MAGA movement they never created.” [13:43]

2. Defense of Trump’s Economic Policy vs. Biden’s Failures

[16:36 – 21:56]

• Shifts to economic policy, making the case that Trump’s record—massive tax cuts, deregulation, and focus on prosperity—mirrors Reagan’s successful approach.
  • “The vast majority of his executive orders are intended to reduce the bureaucracy, limit regulation, slash them like no president ever has... It’s working.” [16:49]
  • “Donald Trump has put in place a very, very similar program that will do, I believe, the same thing. And as Reagan would say, stay the course.” [17:55]
• Contrasts this with Biden and the Democrats, who, in his view, have intentionally destroyed the economy through overregulation, massive spending, and inflation.
  • “Biden and the Democrats come in and they kill it. It's as if they wanted to kill it. Huge taxes, infinite regulations, restrictions on drilling… as if they wanted to decrease economic activity.” [18:33]
• Warns that division and sabotage within the right (by figures like Carlson, Bannon, and Owens) could cost Republicans critical elections.
  • “Just a small percentage who say we want no identity with Nazis... They will cause us the election.” [21:24]

3. Somali Refugees, Welfare, and Assimilation in Minnesota

[23:03 – 29:24]

• Cites data from the Center for Immigration Studies, claiming extremely high welfare dependency among Somali immigrants in Minnesota and poor rates of English proficiency and educational attainment.
  • “81% of Minnesota households headed by Somali refugees [are] on one or more forms of welfare...” [23:32]
  • “Almost 60% of Somali refugees say they do not speak English very well, clearing nearly half who have lived in Minnesota for more than eight, for more than 10 years.” [25:57]
• Argues that the lack of assimilation and reliance on welfare constitute a “disaster” but accuses media and politicians of willful blindness for fear of being labeled racist or bigoted.
  • “So we're bringing Somali, literally the country of Somalia, into the United States. With no hope of assimilation. None.” [26:50]
• Draws a hard distinction between Islamism and Americanism, insisting they cannot coexist, and clarifies he is criticizing Islamism—not Muslims broadly.
  • “Islamism and Americanism cannot possibly coexist... I'm attacking Islamists. Islamists. And they deserve to be challenged and questioned and called out.” [29:24, 29:38]

4. Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and the Kirk Assassination Conspiracies

[29:55 – 33:45], [35:04 – 46:42]

• Levin denounces conspiracy theories circulating around the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly those pushed by Candace Owens and “Tucker Katarlson,” whom he skewers as “unhinged.”
  • “She’s had enough of it. Candace Owens and some of the others... There’s right on her heels, there’s Katarlson, fresh back from Qatar, buying a home there, I guess... trashing Jews in Israel, lauding the Hitler apologists, asking questions and that sort of thing.” [32:16, 32:26]
• Delivers a relentless personal attack on Tucker Carlson: accuses him of anti-Semitism, anti-Christian rhetoric, and shameless grifting from foreign sponsors.
  • “He is not on a warpath against Christians, particularly pastors who actually preach the gospel. He hates Jews... He is sort of the Pap Buchanan of the modern age or worse.” [38:08, 38:25]
  • “He’s Qatar’s favorite lapdog. Not even a close second out there.” [39:44]
• Explicitly refutes the Kirk assassination conspiracy and calls for Owens, Carlson, and others to leave Erica Kirk alone:
  • “Leave Erica Kirk alone... She’s a grieving widow... He was horrifically assassinated. Get off her back. Leave her alone. And don’t put out your phony video, you little bastard. Katarlson. We’re playing all sides, all sides. Because this fool... Now has this little niche that he’s carved out, but that little niche requires him to attract as many psychopaths, as many unstable bigots, racists, anti-Semites, anti-Christians, anti-Americans as possible.” [43:09 - 45:55]
• Questions the manhood (“I want to speak to the men for a moment...”) of those who sit by as a widow is attacked for internet fame and profit.
  • “It’s time to cut this guy off. It’s time to be done with this guy. It’s time to throw him out with the trash. Because that’s what he is, he’s trash.” [49:16]

5. Patriotic History and Lessons from the Founders

[50:36 – 55:11]

• Levin shares stories about lesser-known signers of the U.S. Constitution (Nathaniel Gorham, Nicholas Gilman, David Brearley, William Livingston, Richard Dobbs Speight), highlighting their sacrifices, humility, and impact.
  • “As the new year comes, we're going to spend a lot of time on American history, early history and beyond… I really feel that if we're going to save this republic, if we're going to get our youth back, that we have to make really good use of these platforms, not this other sick stuff that's being pushed out there.” [51:37]
• Emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with America’s founding values as a means to heal division and counteract the influence of “phony influencers.”

6. Foreign Policy – The Middle East, Turkey, and Israel

[55:11 – 62:06]

• Reports on a Jerusalem Post event where he listened to Thomas Barrett, U.S. envoy to Syria or Turkey, propose increased Turkish influence in Gaza.
• Staunchly opposes giving Turkey—or any Islamist regime—military footholds in Gaza or access to American technology (F-35s), given their alignment with anti-Israel actors.
  • “The idea that Turkey would be part of this international military force in Gaza is outrageous. Erdogan is an Islamist. Erdogan has destroyed Turkey. Erdogan is a backer of Hamas.” [56:59 – 57:44]
• Reiterates belief that democracy and Islamism are fundamentally incompatible—and says he’s been warning of that for years.
  • “Islamism and Americanism are utterly incompatible. Right. Who's been saying that for years? Me.” [59:56 – 60:03]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Elites and Qatar:
  “Qatar has as its mission the destruction of the United States from within, the destruction of the west, and, of course, the destruction of the State of Israel.” [04:05]
• On New Media Influencers:
  “They used the podcasters and others as the Japanese used Tokyo Rose… They push a new form of propaganda, indoctrination.” [06:35, 07:04]
• On Media Figures:
  “Tucker Carlson is a media creation… Media creations, that's all they are. They've actually accomplished not a damn thing.” [12:38 – 13:10] “He’s Qatar’s favorite lapdog. Not even a close second out there.” [39:44]
• On Economic Policy:
  “Donald Trump has put in place a very, very similar program that will do, I believe, the same thing. And as Reagan would say, stay the course.” [17:55]
• On Somali Immigration:
  “We’re bringing Somali, literally the country of Somalia, into the United States. With no hope of assimilation. None.” [26:50]
• On Kirk Conspiracies:
  “Leave Erica Kirk alone… She’s a grieving widow…” [43:09 – 45:55] “It’s time to cut this guy off… throw him out with the trash.” [49:16]
• On History and The Founders:
  “I really feel that if we're going to save this republic, if we're going to get our youth back, that we have to make really good use of these platforms, not this other sick stuff that's being pushed out there.” [51:37]
• On Turkey and Foreign Policy:
  “The idea that Turkey would be part of this international military force in Gaza is outrageous. Erdogan is an Islamist. Erdogan has destroyed Turkey.” [56:59 – 57:21] “Islamism and Americanism are utterly incompatible. Right. Who's been saying that for years? Me.” [59:56– 60:03]

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:49 – 15:12]: Deep-dive on Qatar’s influence, American elites, and media manipulation
• [16:36 – 21:56]: Comparison of Trump and Biden economies; criticism of conservative sabotage
• [23:03 – 29:24]: Welfare dependency and assimilation debate, Somali immigration in Minnesota
• [29:55 – 33:45], [35:04 – 46:42]: Kirk assassination conspiracy, attacks on media figures, defense of Erica Kirk
• [50:36 – 55:11]: Celebration of lesser-known Constitution signers and founder’s sacrifices
• [55:11 – 62:06]: Middle East policy critique; opposition to Turkish influence in Gaza; democracy vs. Islamism

Final Thoughts and Tone

The episode is a passionate, at times incendiary defense of traditional American values, constitutional conservatism, and a direct attack on both left-wing and (alleged) faux right-wing influencers, whom Levin accuses of subverting American interests for personal or foreign gain. It blends patriotic historical reflection, current political analysis, and personal invective in classic Mark Levin fashion, with repeated appeals to his audience’s sense of duty, honor, and patriotism.