The Michael Knowles Show – Episode 1940

Oklahoma Democrats: Let's Turn Your Dead Granny Into Fertilizer!
Date: March 26, 2026
Host: Michael Knowles (Daily Wire)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Michael Knowles dives into the controversial topic of human composting legislation in Oklahoma and other Democrat-led states, using it as a springboard for broader reflections on politics, morality, and Western civilization's decline. He also examines religious confusion within the Church of England, the dynamics of pro-Iranian protests in Philadelphia, critical stances by left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, the peculiarities of New York cultural pride, and the latest in the 2028 presidential race.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Politics and Morality of Human Composting

• Topic Intro (03:15): Knowles highlights that Oklahoma Democrats are considering legalizing human body composting as an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation.
• Legislative Debate Audio Clip: A lawmaker asks, "Do you really believe that human remains...are okay as compost or fertilizer?" The response: "Yes. Yes, I do." (04:05)
• Knowles’ Reaction:
  • Considers human composting "super gross and horrifying and inhuman."
  • Sees it as a symptom of moral decay and a "civilization on the very brink of collapse."
  • Traces legalization history (Washington state in 2020, now 14 blue states).
• Underlying Philosophy:
  • "Politics rests on a moral order...when you get down to it, it gets down to religion." (06:25)
  • Invokes Cardinal Manning: "All human conflict, ultimately, is theological."
  • Critiques the reduction of morality to mere consent, arguing this leads to absurd outcomes (e.g., the normalization of composting loved ones).
• Memorable Quote:
  • "If Granny says she wants to be ground up into mulch, shouldn't she be allowed to do it? You do you, it's a free country, right?" – Michael Knowles (08:48)
• Cultural Commentary:
  • Attributes this trend to the decline of Christianity and rise of "woo woo, abstract New Age nature worship."
  • Contrasts a civilization built on Christian respect for the body with "ghastly pagans who turn their granny into food."
  • Quote: "Do you want to be like...primitive knuckle-dragging nature worshipers?" (11:12)

2. Religious Confusion – The Church of England and Female Clergy

• Topic Intro (13:15): News breaks of the Church of England installing its first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
• Ceremony Audio Clip:
  • Newly installed Archbishop: “I solemnly commit myself before you to the service of the Church of England. …that together we may proclaim the Gospel of Christ…” (13:35)
• Knowles' Critique:
  • Argues women cannot be priests based on biblical precedent and Christian tradition.
  • "Did you catch the one problem with this installation? …She's not a bishop because she's not a priest, and she's not a priest because she's not a man." (14:13)
  • Considers it theological liberalism and a “consequence of liberalism.”
• Scriptural Reference:
  • 1 Timothy 2:12: "I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men."
• Prediction:
  • Sees this as a further step in the decline and "free fall" of the Church of England.
  • Suggests this will further accelerate its collapse.

3. Pro-Iranian, Anti-American Protests in Philadelphia

• Topic Intro (17:50):
  • Reports on a large rally supporting Iran’s regime and celebrating attacks on the US military:
    • Protester: "For every US Military base that crumbles and for every US soldier who returns home in a casket, we cheer." (18:05)
  • Protester closes: "May a Hamas rocket blow up your family's home." (18:42)
• Knowles’ Reaction:
  • Outraged by open advocacy for America's enemies on US soil.
  • Criticizes current legal norms that make it difficult to arrest or denaturalize seditious actors.
  • Supports using all legal tools, even if by indirect means, to remove such individuals:
    • “Why can't we just round these people up and at the very least arrest them? If not denaturalize them or deport them… I’m sure these people have all committed a bunch of crimes.” (18:50)
• Immigration Takeaway:
  • Calls America’s tolerance “a national disgrace” and “scandal.”
  • The Iran war, he argues, reveals the "enormity of our immigration problem."
• On Legitimate Dissent:
  • Draws a line between reasonable criticisms of the Iran war and “open sedition.”

4. Left-Wing Critiques, Hasan Piker, and the Israel Debate

• Topic Intro (24:08): Discusses Hasan Piker’s statement:
  • Piker (clip): "No, I don't. I don't support the state of Israel and I don't support the state of the United States of America." (24:30)
• Knowles’ Commentary:
  • Views such statements as seditious and grounds for prosecution or denaturalization.
  • Uses Piker’s stance as an argument for supporting Israel:
    • "The Hasan Pikers of the world hate [Israel]. That’s…what works." (25:00)
  • Frames leftist support for Islamism as an expression of self-hatred and opposition to the West:
    • "The leftists hate the West because they hate their countries...because they hate God."
  • Argues for a more active government response to open hostility towards the US, even in speech.
    • "Need a little muscle in the law…I support the visible hand of the law…and punishment for crimes." (27:56)

5. Cultural Commentary: New York Pride and the Meaning of Home

• Mamdani Coffee Post (29:35):
  • Roasts New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for posting a generic cup of coffee with, "Nothing like it."
• Critique’s Broader Point:
  • Mocks New Yorkers for "preening superiority" over mundane things.
  • Transitions into a reflection about home:
    • "There's nothing that differentiates that cup of coffee…other than it's home." (32:30)
  • Cites philosopher Roger Scruton’s idea of “oikophilia”—love of one’s home.
  • Ties this into arguments against mass immigration and rapid demographic change.

6. 2028 Presidential Race: Cory Booker and GOP Dynamics

• Cory Booker Segment (36:48):
  • CBS Sunday Morning profiles Booker, depicting him as beloved in Newark and a probable 2028 candidate.
  • Knowles points out the obvious campaign posturing, including “constituents” with "Booker 2028" socks.
• Booker’s Political Style:
  • Describes him as a showboater who is “clunky” at self-promotion.
  • Parodies Booker’s pander to Hispanic voters with broken Spanish:
    • "Donde esta la biblioteca? Gracias, vota por me..." (38:25)
• Democratic Field Prediction:
  • Expects a huge, unwieldy Democratic primary due to lack of clear leadership and ideological disarray.
  • "Booker certainly will not be president, but he will be very funny to watch." (39:40)
• GOP Primary Dynamics:
  • Notes inside-the-party turmoil concerning JD Vance and Marco Rubio for 2028.
  • Poll cited: “JD Vance 50%, Rubio 17%…” (41:15)
  • Asserts there is strong unity among actual voters, despite factional operatives’ maneuvering.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Human Composting:

  • “Nice little transition from America’s ranchers to human composting. That was…a good ranchers is a good way to grow food in America. Human composting, I dare say, is a bad way to grow food.” – Michael Knowles (03:55)

• On Consent and Morality:

  • “For whom morality begins and ends with, well, was it consensual? That kind of lib can’t tell you why it’s wrong.” (08:28)

• On the Church of England:

  • “Ladies can’t be priests…But what she’s definitely not is the Archbishop of Canterbury.” (14:13)

• On Pro-Iran Protesters:

  • “I would much rather…say, you are being seditious, and therefore I’m going to arrest you for that. And ideally denaturalize and deport you.” (19:20)

• On Immigration:

  • “The fact that any of these people are permitted in the United States is a national disgrace. It is a scandal.” (20:01)

• On Opposition to America:

  • “A liberal is one who can't take his own side in a quarrel. That's the position. ...If you find yourself listening to people who are in favor of the Islamic regime...something's gone wrong.” (22:45)

• On the Law and Free Speech Absolutism:

  • “You can’t have a free marketplace when bandits keep coming in and shooting up the marketplace. Marketplaces require rules and regulations.” (27:20)

• On New York Coffee and Love of Home:

  • “The lesson we should take from Mamdani’s stupid, trivial coffee post is that it’s nice to love your home.” (33:40)

Important Timestamps

• 03:15 – 13:15: Human composting in Oklahoma and the philosophical/religious underpinnings
• 13:15 – 16:45: Church of England installs its first female Archbishop; theological argument about priesthood
• 17:50 – 22:00: Pro-Iran, anti-US protests in Philadelphia and Knowles’ call for tougher responses to sedition
• 24:08 – 28:40: Discussion of Hasan Piker's anti-Israel, anti-US remarks; Knowles’ defense of prosecuting seditious speech
• 29:35 – 34:35: Mamdani’s “Nothing like it” coffee post, cultural meaning, and immigration/oikophilia discussion
• 36:48 – 41:00: Cory Booker’s 2028 ambitions; campaign maneuvers and Democratic/GOP 2028 dynamics

Conclusion

Michael Knowles’ episode uses striking, sometimes provocative topics as a launchpad for cultural criticism and defense of a traditional, Christian-based social order. With sharp-witted asides and polemical arguments, he draws connections between seemingly disparate stories—human composting, religious leadership controversies, campus protests, and even coffee culture—to articulate his broader concerns about the trajectory of America and the West.