9/21/26 - Trump vs. the Media: Where Does Free Press End and Fake News Begin?

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, Ben Ferguson fills in for Mark. The mainstream media has turned on President Trump after he banned CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW from the White House. The View accuses Trump of being a dictator, never mind that Obama tried to ban FOX and Democrats have banned conservatives for decades. All Trump is saying is these outlets can write what they want, but they don't have the right to access the White House. Trump is tired of the Fake News. The media is, for all intents and purposes, Democratic state sponsored media. However, Trump should play the long game. What happens when Democrats get into office? Or the next Republican? We either have a First Amendment, or we don't. We either have a free press, or we don't. As loathsome as the mainstream media is, we must be careful about restricting media outlets because we don't like what they write. Also, if you're in doubt about what Democrats will do if they win the midterms, they're not even trying to hide their agenda. They're saying they will weaponize the government and impeach not only Trump, but Cabinet secretaries and others in his inner circle. Thomas Massie has already tried to impeach Pete Hegseth. Others, like Kristi Noem, were fired before they could be impeached. No surprise: Democrats have been saying these things since Trump's first term. The difference now is they are telling people to not even think about working for Trump in the first place. For the midterm election, the pitch is clear: vote for us and we'll lock them up. Finally, the Democratic party is dead and is now made up of communists and Marxists, aka Democratic Socialists. Their agenda is to destroy this country, our democracy and unleash lawlessness. The DSAs  want to eliminate the Presidency, Electoral College, SCOTUS, prisons, borders and law enforcement. They're saying all this openly. Democratic Socialists are telling you exactly who they are. Believe them. Add this to their threat to punish anyone who supports the President and the message is clear: be afraid. It's not worth the risk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Mark Levin Show, the Declaration of Independence is the clearest statement of America’s founding principles. The United States was uniquely founded on a fusion of Judeo-Christian values and Enlightenment principles, combining faith, morality, reason, and natural rights while rejecting theocracy. America’s founding principles allow individuals to hold diverse beliefs, including atheism and agnosticism, while preserving freedom of thought and religion. Islamism and Marxism are incompatible with American founding ideals because they reject natural law, natural rights, and the reasoning embodied in the Declaration of Independence. Remember all the fearmongering over things like DDT, e-oli, gas lawn mowers, and masks during COVID? Remember when climate change was supposed to cause sea levels to rise? There's a new fearmongering op over AI and data centers, driven by the Communist Chinese and their Democrat cheerleaders like Bernie Sanders. All the lies about data centers -- they use too much water, will cause electricity costs to go up, will kill jobs -- have all been proven false. But Barack Obama and others want to either kill this new industry or want the government to take it over. Bernie Sanders even said AI is more dangerous than nukes! Don't be a sucker. Don't give in to fearmongering. We need this new technology, and America must win the AI race. Republicans have abandoned their focus on affordability and instead shifted their attention to opposing or regulating data centers; they're chasing the latest political issue rather than addressing real concerns. Republicans are allowing Democrats and the media to shape their agenda, affordability remains a major problem and should be a priority. Groundbreaking developments should be left free from government interference because bureaucrats and politicians lack the expertise to direct innovation. Calls for greater regulation are driven by a desire for power and control rather than practical solutions. We need deregulation, limited government involvement, and allowing innovation and technological development to proceed with minimal restrictions. Later, re you getting sick and tired of ingrates who have no connection to this country? Take Hasan Piker: born here, raised in Turkey where he was radicalized, and thanks to the Supreme Court, returned here a citizen. Democrats might be keeping Piker at arm's length, but he is the face of the party. Democrats have embraced radical Islamism and Marxism just like they embraced slavery and segregation in the past. Islamism and Marxism are incompatible with the Judeo-Christian values of America and the Constitution. Most outrageously, Piker says, pound-for-pound, America causes more terrorism than Al-Qaeda. America is turning into Europe, which is dead and doesn't have the will to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, there are seven Democratic Jewish Senators, including Chuck Schumer and John Ossoff who embrace Jew hatred and antisemitism, putting party and political interests ahead of what is moral and right. It's simple: Jew haters are America haters. In the face of the grave threat to Jews both here and around the world, these Jewish Senators side with Islamists and Marxists like Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker. The difference between Democrats and Republicans is the Democrats embrace antisemitism while the GOP rejects it. Most Republicans have disavowed the Woke Reich antisemites like Tucker Carlson. These Senate Jews think they can make common cause with Islamists? They are disgusting. Later, President Trump’s decision to remove outlets such as Politico, CNN, and MSNBC from the White House is criticized as authoritarian, but historical context, as documented in "Unfreedom of the Press',  is important when making such judgments. FDR, who is admired by much of the modern media, the Democratic Party, and historians, was actually the most authoritarian president in American history. FDR is praised despite this because of his socialist views. Comparisons with past presidents are necessary when evaluating Trump’s actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, are you getting sick and tired of ingrates who have no connection to this country? Take Hasan Piker: born here, raised in Turkey where he was radicalized, and thanks to the Supreme Court, returned here as a citizen. Democrats might be keeping Piker at arm's length, but he is the face of the party. Democrats have embraced radical Islamism and Marxism just like they embraced slavery and segregation in the past. Islamism and Marxism are incompatible with the Judeo-Christian values of America and the Constitution. Most outrageously, Piker says, pound-for-pound, America causes more terrorism than Al-Qaeda. America is turning into Europe, which is dead and doesn't have the will to survive. Later, Bruce Blakeman calls in with an update on the NY Gubernatorial race. Blakeman says that his campaign is in a statistical dead heat, with polling showing him only 3.9% behind in a blue state. New York is facing economic decline, with population, business, and job losses, and warns that continued leadership by Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani would further harm the state. Voters are increasingly recognizing the need for change and policies focused on job creation, economic growth, tax and regulation cuts, lower utility costs, and restoring law and order. Also, many members of Congress lack expertise in AI and data centers yet seek to regulate them. AI development is a competitive race that the United States must win. Any regulation would hinder innovation while allowing other countries to advance. If these doomer-Luddite politicians have their way, the new medicines and technologies resulting from AI data centers that are going to save lives, improve the quality of life, and increase the standard of living for untold numbers of people, would not happen.  They are literally trying to cripple these industries and these businesses, and they are also actively helping the Communist Chinese leapfrog our companies and our country.  Afterward, if the Democrats had their way, they would remove President Trump, Secretary of War Hegseth and Secretary of Education McMahon via impeachment. In other words, they would undertake a coup since impeachment is not intended for the purposes they intend to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, the central AI debate is between freedom and government, and between knowledge and idiocy. These politicians, bureaucrats, and regulators think they know more than inventors, creators, and innovators, and are trying to make people fearful of technological advancement. We need to remember the politicians who oppose this progress; they're populists, nationalists, Marxists, and socialists who seek greater control while presenting their actions as protecting "the people." Government control of AI would be a power grab and would benefit Democrat political interests and favored groups, while also helping Communist China. Government and politicians need to keep their hands off and allow advancement to move forward. Also, Arkansas Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner says she would trade five Americans for one ‘undocumented immigrant.' Hardworking Americans pay taxes and contribute significantly to the country. Schaffner is ineffective and out of touch. Meanwhile, Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's pastor says that Talarico will return to his previous radical views after being elected. He is changing his message solely to gain political power. Later, gas prices are high but voters should not be discouraged from supporting Republicans in the midterm election. Electing Democrats by staying home on Election day will not lower gas prices. Democrats support policies that would raise costs, increase taxes, expand government power, and advance a radical agenda. Republican victories are necessary to maintain control of the House and Senate and prevent investigations, impeachments, and Democratic control of government. Low voter turnout could lead to the destruction of the economy and our republic. Afterward, Deuteronomy was the most widely read and cited book during the Revolutionary period, appearing more frequently in speeches, writings, and official documents than any other source. Figures such as Madison, Washington, Adams, and Jefferson repeatedly referenced the Hebrew Bible, not to promote Judaism, but because they saw parallels between ancient events and their own circumstances. Ideas from the Hebrew Bible helped shape arguments about natural law, natural rights, and the Creator, while also overlapping with Enlightenment thought, particularly that of John Locke, although Deuteronomy was cited even more frequently. Finally, Ben Shapiro calls in to discuss Daily Wire's new film - Run Hide Fight: Infidels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, remember all the fearmongering over things like DDT, e-oli, gas lawn mowers, and masks during COVID? Remember when climate change was supposed to cause sea levels to rise? There's a new fearmongering op over AI and data centers, driven by the Communist Chinese and their Democrat cheerleaders like Bernie Sanders. All the lies about data centers -- they use too much water, will cause electricity costs to go up, will kill jobs -- have all been proven false. But Barack Obama and others want to either kill this new industry or want the government to take it over. Bernie Sanders even said AI is more dangerous than nukes! Don't be a sucker. Don't give in to fearmongering. We need this new technology, and America must win the AI race. Republicans have abandoned their focus on affordability and instead shifted their attention to opposing or regulating data centers; they're chasing the latest political issue rather than addressing real concerns. Republicans are allowing Democrats and the media to shape their agenda, affordability remains a major problem and should be a priority. Groundbreaking developments should be left free from government interference because bureaucrats and politicians lack the expertise to direct innovation. Calls for greater regulation are driven by a desire for power and control rather than practical solutions. We need deregulation, limited government involvement, and allowing innovation and technological development to proceed with minimal restrictions. Later, Rep Thomas Massie is siding with Democrats and attempting to undermine the Trump administration during a war with Iran by promoting the impeachment of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Massie’s actions were based on the War Powers Act of 1973, which is unconstitutional. The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war but not to conduct it. The president, as commander in chief, has the authority to wage war, while Congress’s primary check is its power to withhold funding. Finally, Bill O’Reilly calls in to discuss his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, the Declaration of Independence is the clearest statement of America’s founding principles. The United States was uniquely founded on a fusion of Judeo-Christian values and Enlightenment principles, combining faith, morality, reason, and natural rights while rejecting theocracy. America’s founding principles allow individuals to hold diverse beliefs, including atheism and agnosticism, while preserving freedom of thought and religion. Islamism and Marxism are incompatible with American founding ideals because they reject natural law, natural rights, and the reasoning embodied in the Declaration of Independence.  The founders sought to prevent both tyranny and mob rule, intentionally avoiding monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, and pure democracy. The Constitution is rooted in the principles of the Declaration of Independence and modern efforts to alter institutions such as the Electoral College, the Senate, or the Supreme Court represent attacks on those founding principles - Judeo-Christian and Enlightenment values. Attacks on the Constitution are fundamentally attacks on the Declaration, the founding, and the belief system. Later, President Trump has shown strong leadership on AI and data centers, which is the fourth industrial revolution with the potential to create large numbers of high-paying jobs, new businesses, medical breakthroughs, and opportunities for local and state governments. The AI threats and warnings are fearmongering - the United States must continue advancing because China is not slowing its AI development. Democrats are advocating greater regulation and oversight of AI and data centers, which would be the most massive power grab ever by them. Excessive government control could hinder U.S. competitiveness and allow China to gain an advantage. Also, why ​do ​Republicans ​go ​on ​these ​inane network ​Sunday ​shows? Hosts such as George Stephanopoulos, Kristen Welker, and others are biased against them and use interviews to embarrass Republican guests. These programs have small audiences that do not include Republican, conservative, or MAGA voters, making them ineffective for motivating turnout in an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Mark Levin Show, the latest analysis from the Wall Street Journal revealing the surprising economic benefits President Trump has delivered to voters without college degrees. Mark discusses the implications of the diverging job market trends between those with and without degrees, and how this plays into the political landscape. He also reflects on his own educational journey and the broader implications of government programs on families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday’s Mark Levin Show, WJNO’s Brian Mudd fills in for Mark. This is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We say "Never Forget" and pay homage to the victims and their families, but we have forgotten. And maybe we never opened our eyes in the first place, because 25 years later the West is getting our rear ends kicked by Islam. Islam is winning and as a society we are clueless, because we've never thought through what "Never Forget" represents. In the aftermath of 9/11, many of us felt helpless and we didn't get Islam. But if you had told someone back then that 25 years later an Islamist would be Mayor of New York City, they'd think you were nuts. Suppose the real Ground Zero is not the site of the Twin Towers, but Michigan? We've totally blown the Never Forget thing. As a society we've closed our eyes to Islam's plan to takeover America. Also, on 9/11 we were at war, but we interpreted differently from the Islamists. We thought were at war with terrorists "over there," while we were blind to what was happening right here at home. In the 9,130 days since 9/11, an average of 5.5 terror attacks have taken place. Islamic terror has become so common that it takes an October 7th type of event to make news. Out of political correctness, many attacks get labelled "hate crimes." The truth is the Islamists didn't need to attack the Twin Towers. The Islamic plan has parallel paths: terror, infiltration and political correctness. The West has allowed itself to be manipulated by Islam and the plan is working. Then, 25 years ago, all of two elected officials in the U.S. were Islamists, both in Michigan. Today, that number is 255, including four members of Congress and Hizzoner Mayor Mamdani. The Muslim Brotherhood has an actual 100 year plan, first discovered in 1982, with a ten point plan to takeover the West. They realized the West couldn't be conquered militarily, so they're doing it by gradual entrenchment. They're playing the long game and it's working. Finally, if we do nothing else, where do we go from here? The Muslim Brotherhood 100 year plan tells us. We went from identifying western societies and establishing infrastructure, to building a North American network, to institutional consolidation, to political and civic participation. From here, the plan calls for influencing institutions, to influencing laws and public policy favorable to Islam, to the normalization of Islamist political ideas. In other words, Islam is no longer outside the norm, Islam IS the norm. The question is, do we have it within us to protect our republic, our Judeo-Christian values and our way of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, one year ago today, Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood for the crime of engaging students. People who project onto Kirk whatever they want and put words in his mouth or selectively play clips, and especially those who abuse his family and wife Erica, are disgusting and evil and should be boycotted and ignored. There is concern that TPUSA not become a home for the Woke Reich isolationists; Charlie was neither an isolationist nor Woke Reich. TPUSA needs to be very careful about who it associates with. Later, we remember September 11th - 25 years later. We were attacked by Islamist terrorists, yet our doors have remained wide open for a quarter of a century, especially in the four years preceding Trump’s second presidency, and there are consequences. The Islamist enemy has not gone away; they are more powerful and more networked than ever and are here within our borders. The ruling class calls it a religion of peace; there may be peaceful individual Muslims, but it is not a religion of peace when one understands Sharia law. Also, Fairfax County Public Schools issued a 9/11 commemoration guide advising teachers not to link the attacks to radical Islam and to create safe spaces for Muslim students. This is candy-coating the worst terrorist attack in American history, hiding the Islamist motives of the hijackers, and using tax dollars to brainwash students rather than teach the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices