The Michael Knowles Show – Ep. 1842

Title: BREAKING: China Pushes Muslim Communist To Take Over New York
Date: October 24, 2025
Host: Michael Knowles (The Daily Wire)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Michael Knowles discusses the emerging political influence in New York from a "Muslim communist" candidate purportedly supported by China, using TikTok as a propaganda tool. Knowles analyzes the downstream effects of mass migration, left-leaning education, and systemic political shifts that he argues paved the way for such developments, while critiquing both foreign and domestic actors. The episode covers viral moments around illegal immigration, cultural shifts, U.S. political developments, media bias, and listener Q&A on topics from theology to Halloween traditions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. China's Endorsement of Zoran Mamdani and TikTok’s Influence

• [06:08] Knowles highlights a New York Post report alleging TikTok (owned by the Chinese government) has actively promoted Zoran Mamdani, described as an "anti-American Muslim communist," as the leading candidate for New York mayor.

• He criticizes TikTok as a “vehicle for foreign propaganda” intent on subverting American politics, but also notes that U.S.-based social media platforms are similarly biased against conservatives:

  “If you're an American conservative, you're looking at that. You say, look man, I don't like the Chinese Communist Party, but if we boot them out of the country…all we're doing is empowering our domestic opponents who increasingly look like domestic enemies because they encourage our murder and they celebrate our murder.” (08:15)

• Knowles points out that TikTok’s domestic competitors (e.g., Instagram, Facebook) have also restricted conservative voices, making it hard for conservatives to support a TikTok ban unless domestic platforms become neutral.

Multiple Factors in Mamdani’s Rise

• Mass migration, not solely Chinese interference, is cited as a root cause for Mamdani’s political surge:

  “You know why else Xoran is leading in the polls? Because of mass migration. That's not China's fault. That's not TikTok's fault. The Democrats did that and the squish Republicans let that happen.” (10:05)

• Critique extends to the U.S. education system promoting “anti-American ideas,” and a general left-wing political culture in New York.

2. Illegal Immigration and Public Attitudes

• [12:35] Knowles discusses a viral clip from the Caleb Hammer Show featuring illegal immigrants openly discussing their debts ($130,000+), jobs, and gaming the system.

• He contends the most disturbing element isn’t their debt, but their open confidence in flaunting legal violations without fear of consequence:

  “The worst part to me is that they felt confident to go on the show…brag about how they broke our laws...and they know that very likely they will face no consequences for it.” (15:10)

• Knowles insists for effective deterrence, high-profile illegal immigrants must be deported publicly:

  “They need to make clear that if you show your face in public and you have the temerity to admit that you're here illegally...you're gonna be first in the line to get out of the country.” (18:22)

3. World Events: The King of England at the Vatican

• [20:10] Knowles notes the remarkable event of the King of England visiting the Vatican and praying with “Pope Leo”—whom Knowles refers to as “an American monarch.”
• He frames the moment as symbolizing sweeping and rapid changes in international and religious politics that seemed impossible just years ago:

  “Things can change very quickly. Civil wars have started for less than some of the things we've been looking at. We obviously want to avoid that…But this could not have been imagined a few years ago.” (21:35)

• Emphasizes the possibility for political and cultural restoration through imagination and willpower.

4. Democrats Undermining ICE & Law Enforcement

• [24:26] Reports on a new Democrat-backed “ICE Master Tracker” tool to crowdsource and publish real-time ICE movements in Los Angeles:

  “They're going to put the ICE Master tracker on their website...Are Democrats trying to encourage violence against ICE? There's been a lot of violence against ICE. That's why they have to wear the masks now.” (27:01)

• Knowles charges that Democrats are undermining federal law enforcement and indirectly placing ICE agents in danger.

5. MSNBC and Gender Politics

• [30:50] Dissects a segment where MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski claims that Abigail Spanberger’s struggles in Virginia stem from misogyny.
• Knowles points out the flaw: both Spanberger and her opponent, Winsome Sears, are women:

  “My brother, my sister, Mika. Abigail Spanberger is running against a woman...The only reason Abigail Spanberger's having a tough time is because people don't like women? No. They're voting for the other woman.” (33:40)

• Uses a humorous radio anecdote to illustrate the pervasiveness of identity-focused media narratives.

6. Cultural Moment: Removing the Nose Ring

• [36:04] Responds to a viral TikTok of a woman removing her nose ring after comments about dating prospects and political stereotypes.
• Knowles suggests physical changes can symbolize shifts in broader self-perception:

  “You can have five face tattoos, three bullnose rings...It's never too late. You can even just take that nose ring out.” (37:55)

7. Mailbag: Generational Dysfunction, Theological Questions & Halloween

• [41:00] Listener asks about generational issues among Boomers, referencing their upbringings and the effects of historical trauma.

  “That's why, you know, we're all. We're all humans, man. We all. We have human solidarity...different generations screw things up differently in this fallen world.” (43:24)

• [45:44] Another listener asks if Knowles believes in the "Rapture":

  “The rapture is a more specific...very modern idea...I'm not really persuaded by it. I hold to the traditional view held by Catholics and mainline Protestants and the Eastern Orthodox.” (47:10)

• [48:20] Thoughts on Halloween and Christians participating:

  “I think you should take your kids trick or treating and it's lovely…But I would not go in for all the occult stuff...But in terms of dressing up and having fun and going out and eating candy, it's good. And it actually has a religious foundation.” (50:05)

Notable Quotes

On TikTok and Domestic Propaganda – [08:13]

“I recognize the geopolitical problem…you don't want your greatest geopolitical adversary, China, to have a backdoor…But if we boot [TikTok], all we're doing is empowering our domestic opponents who…look like domestic enemies because they encourage our murder and celebrate it.” — Michael Knowles

On Mass Migration and Systemic Issues – [10:05]

“You know why else Zoran is leading in the polls? Because of mass migration. That's not China's fault. That's not TikTok's fault. The Democrats did that and the squish Republicans let that happen.”

On Illegal Aliens Flaunting the Law – [15:10]

“They know that half of the country's political order wants them to break the law…they can just go on a show, brag about how they broke our laws…they know that very likely they will face no consequences.”

King of England at the Vatican – [21:35]

“The fact that this could happen, a thing that five or 10 years ago would have been thought completely impossible…reminds you we can change things.”

On Media’s Misogyny Excuse – [33:40]

“My brother, my sister, Mika. Abigail Spanberger is running against a woman…The only reason Abigail Spanberger's having a tough time is because people don't like women? No. They're voting for the other woman.”

On Hope & Personal Change – [37:55]

“It's never too late. You can have five face tattoos, three bullnose rings…You can even just take that nose ring out.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 06:08 — China’s TikTok support for Mamdani in NYC
• 10:05 — Root causes of Mamdani’s lead: migration, education, political culture
• 12:35 — Viral discussion: illegal immigrants and debt
• 15:10 — The real issue: impunity & open lawbreaking
• 18:22 — High-profile deportations as deterrence
• 20:10 — King of England visits Vatican; “things do change”
• 24:26 — Democrats track ICE activity, possible motives
• 30:50 — MSNBC on Spanberger, gender politics, and faulty narratives
• 36:04 — Viral TikTok: removing the nose ring as cultural symbol
• 41:00 — Mailbag: Boomer dysfunction and historical trauma
• 45:44 — Mailbag: The Rapture and religious tradition
• 48:20 — Mailbag: Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Overall Tone & Style

Knowles employs his signature blend of sarcasm, polemic, cultural commentary, and conservative ideological framing. The episode is punctuated by humorous asides and anecdotes while maintaining a serious throughline about the political and cultural risks facing American society, especially as they pertain to migration, foreign influence, and media manipulation.

For listeners or readers wanting keen insight into conservative perspectives on contemporary electoral and cultural issues, this episode provides a detailed critique, lively discussion, and an open forum for audience engagement.