Podcast Summary: The Michael Knowles Show
Episode: Ep. 1783 - 65K Missed Calls: Biden's Mass Abuse Of Migrant Kids
Release Date: July 31, 2025

1. Biden's Handling of Migrant Children and the 65,000 Missed Hotline Calls

Timestamp: [01:15]

Michael Knowles delves into a significant yet underreported government scandal involving President Joe Biden's administration. When Biden encouraged unaccompanied foreign minors to enter the United States, he established a hotline intended for these children to report issues such as abuse, danger, or neglect from their sponsor families. However, it has come to light that 65,000 calls to this hotline went unanswered due to the administration employing only one staffer to manage all inquiries.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [05:15]: "65,000 of those times they called the number, the calls were not answered because Biden had one person working the phones for all of the countless millions of illegal aliens coming to the country."

Knowles criticizes the administration for creating an incentive for more parents to send their children unaccompanied into the country without adequate support systems in place, leading to potential abuse and neglect. He emphasizes the moral responsibility of voters who support Biden's immigration policies, asserting that they are indirectly responsible for the mistreatment of these vulnerable children.

2. Congressional Stock Trading Scandal and Josh Hawley's Reform Efforts

Timestamp: [12:49]

The discussion shifts to another pressing issue: members of Congress outperforming top hedge funds through their investment portfolios, raising concerns about insider trading and corruption. Nancy Pelosi, for instance, is highlighted for her exceptional stock market performance, surpassing even the renowned inverse Kramer stock tracker.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [14:06]: "Nancy Pelosi outperformed nearly every hedge fund in 2024, even beating the infamous inverse Kramer stock tracker. It's pretty amazing."

Senator Josh Hawley introduces the Corrupt Politicians Benefiting Off Insider Information Act, aiming to prevent lawmakers from profiting through insider knowledge gained from their legislative roles. During committee hearings, Hawley confronts Congressman Eli Crane about the lack of adequate staffing to handle the hotline for migrant children.

Notable Quote:

Josh Hawley [12:49]: "We have an opportunity here today to do something that the public has wanted us to do for decades, and that is to ban members of Congress from profiting on information that frankly, only members of Congress have in the buying and selling of stock."

Despite bipartisan concerns, including opposition from Republican Senator Jim Lankford, Hawley remains steadfast in his efforts to curb potential corruption within Congress.

3. Michael Knowles' Proposal to Pay Members of Congress More

Timestamp: [19:55]

Addressing the root cause of congressional corruption, Michael Knowles presents a controversial yet straightforward solution: increase the salaries of members of Congress. He argues that the current compensation of $174,000 per year is insufficient, leading lawmakers to seek additional income through stock trading and other potentially unethical means.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [19:59]: "The solution is we need to pay members of Congress more money. That's why they're doing this because the members of Congress make, what, $174,000 a year? That's a lot of money. That's a lot of money. But it's very expensive to be a congressman."

Knowles traces the historical evolution of congressional pay, noting that in 1789, Congress members received the equivalent of $220 per day, which later increased to around $31,000 per year before reaching its current level. He contends that higher compensation would reduce the temptation to engage in corrupt activities, thus fostering a more ethical legislative body.

4. Surge in Adults Attending Summer Camps

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Shifting focus, Knowles discusses the alarming trend of adults enrolling in summer camps, a phenomenon highlighted by a 350% increase in searches for adult summer camps according to Yelp. He criticizes this trend as a regression to childish behavior, arguing that adults should engage in more mature and socially appropriate activities.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [35:00]: "It's repulsive because to quote the apostle in 1 Corinthians, when I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways."

Knowles emphasizes the importance of growing up and fulfilling one's societal roles, suggesting that indulging in activities meant for children leads to personal and societal stagnation.

5. Abortion Legislation in Iowa Reduces Abortions by 60%

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In a positive note, Knowles highlights the impact of Iowa's heartbeat law, which prohibits abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. One year after its enactment, abortions in Iowa have decreased by 60%.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [37:00]: "The only thing that changed was not just some kind of nebulous cultural change of hearts and minds. What changed was they passed a law and they said, we're gonna punish people if they keep killing babies. And guess what happened? The number of abortions dropped 60%."

He credits Governor Kim Reynolds and the citizens of Iowa for their decisive action, arguing that legislating morality can effectively address ethical issues.

6. DEI Practices at the University of Iowa Under Scrutiny

Timestamp: [38:30]

Closing the episode, Knowles addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the University of Iowa. Despite publicly removing DEI references from their websites to comply with state regulations, hidden camera footage reveals that DEI practices continue behind the scenes.

Notable Quote:

Michael Knowles [39:00]: "When you get the right people back in, when you recognize the personnel as policy, when you get the right, then you have a self-reinforcing mechanism where the Capital C Constitution, lower c constitution, reinforce each other."

He condemns the university officials for duplicity and calls for stringent measures to ensure that DEI policies are either fully implemented in compliance with the law or completely abolished.

Conclusion

In this episode, Michael Knowles tackles multiple pressing issues, from the mismanagement of migrant child welfare under the Biden administration to corruption within Congress and societal trends undermining adulthood. Through incisive analysis and robust discussions, Knowles advocates for accountability, ethical governance, and the importance of adhering to moral and constitutional principles.