Podcast Summary: The Michael Knowles Show Episode: Ep. 1747 - One Of History's Most Evil Men Dead At 98
Release Date: June 4, 2025
Host: Michael Knowles
Platform: The Daily Wire

1. Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s Legislative Achievement

In this episode, Michael Knowles delves into a significant political development: Elon Musk's harsh critique of former President Donald Trump's key legislative accomplishment, the "big beautiful bill." Knowles highlights Musk's dissatisfaction, stating:

"This massive, outrageous, pork filled congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those of you who voted for it. You know you did wrong." [03:15]

2. Analyzing the "Big Beautiful Bill"

Knowles provides an in-depth analysis of the bill Musk criticized, defending its components and intentions:

• Tax Cuts: The bill extends the 2017 tax cuts, marking the largest in U.S. history. It primarily benefits Americans earning between $30,000 and $80,000, reducing their taxes by 15%.

• Deficit Reduction: Contrary to libertarian expectations, the bill also addresses the national deficit with $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings.

• Spending Allocations: Funds are directed towards border wall construction, ICE agents, the military, and child tax credits, among other priorities.

Knowles quotes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant on the bill’s significance:

"This is the bill that we can get through. And it's either pass, fail." [05:40]

3. Mass Deportations Under the Trump Administration

The discussion shifts to immigration, where Knowles critiques both Democratic and Republican approaches:

• Current Deportation Rates: The administration is deporting 200,000 to 400,000 illegal aliens annually, a fraction of the estimated 11 to 16 million residing illegally in the U.S.

• Challenges: Despite a high-profile raid in Massachusetts removing 1,500 individuals, Knowles questions whether this signals a broader crackdown or remains an isolated incident.

"If they are, just be aware, at the current rate, you're not gonna get anywhere close to it." [15:20]

4. Decline in Fentanyl Seizures

Addressing drug trafficking, Knowles points out a puzzling decline in fentanyl interceptions at the U.S.-Mexico border:

• Statistics: Seizures have dropped from 1,700 pounds in 2024 to 746 pounds in 2025.

• Implications: This decline suggests that enhanced border enforcement under Trump effectively reduces the influx of dangerous drugs.

"What on earth could have changed? Might it have something to do with Trump stopping the illegal crossings?" [20:10]

5. Death of Etienne Emile Beaulieu: Creator of the Abortion Pill

A prominent and controversial segment focuses on the passing of Etienne Emile Beaulieu, the developer of the abortion pill RU-486 (mifepristone. Knowles vehemently criticizes Beaulieu's legacy:

"This man bears greater responsibility for shortening the average lifespan on earth than anything since the bubonic plague." [24:50]

He argues that Beaulieu's contributions have led to millions of abortions globally, equating his impact to that of historical tyrants:

"There is no comparison. This man...is responsible for the murder of an estimated 5 to 7 million babies in the United States alone." [26:05]

6. Discussion on Alleged Alien Abductions

In a brief segue, Knowles introduces an interview with Timothy Albarino, an explorer likened to an Indiana Jones figure, discussing mysterious archaeological findings in Peru:

"Three fingered tridactyl beings, the largest, most bizarre elongated skulls... Maybe there is a crypto terrestrial non-human race species inhabiting planet Earth, probably subterranean." [27:41]

7. Removal of Harvey Milk's Name from Navy Ship

Knowles tackles the ongoing debate to rename the US Navy ship originally named after Harvey Milk:

• Background: Harvey Milk, a former Navy serviceman turned San Francisco politician, is being reevaluated due to his controversial personal life and allegations of misconduct.

• Knowles' Stance: He supports the removal, deeming Milk's legacy incompatible with honoring naval heroes.

"Harvey Milk should not have his name on the ship. But also just as a practical matter for the US Navy, having a ship named after Harvey Milk was not helping the Navy beat the allegations." [28:30]

8. LGBT Community's Engagement with Astrology and Tarot

A study is discussed, revealing a significant trend among the LGBT community’s interest in astrology and tarot:

• Statistics:

  • 54% of LGBT Americans consult astrology or horoscopes yearly, compared to 28% of the general population.
  • 40% of LGBT men and 63% of LGBT women engage in astrology.

• Knowles' Interpretation: He attributes this trend to the LGBT community's distancing from traditional religions, leading them to seek guidance through New Age practices.

"When you eschew traditional religion, you become superstitious... you have to consult this fake religion." [35:00]

9. Critique of Modern Worship Music

The episode also features a critique of contemporary worship music, emphasizing its departure from traditional, sacred compositions:

• Key Points:
  • Modern worship music often resembles pop music, diluting its sacred nature.
  • Knowles prefers traditional hymns and Gregorian chants for their focus on God rather than emotional manipulation.

"The whole point of modern worship music, the whole point of modern society since the Enlightenment, is to make everything less sacred." [38:45]

Conclusion

In Episode 1747, Michael Knowles tackles a range of pressing socio-political issues, from legislative debates and immigration policies to cultural shifts within the LGBT community and religious practices. His analysis is marked by a consistent defense of traditional values and a critical stance on contemporary social movements. Notably, his vehement condemnation of Etienne Emile Beaulieu underscores the episode’s provocative tone.

For listeners seeking a comprehensive breakdown of current events through a conservative lens, this episode offers detailed insights and robust discussions on the topics shaping today’s political and cultural landscape.