Mark Levin Audio Rewind - 9/17/24
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This podcast episode, hosted by Larry O'Connor, delves into the ongoing political climate, focusing on the demonization of Donald Trump and its potential consequences. O'Connor criticizes Kamala Harris's performance in a candidate forum, highlighting her inability to answer basic questions and her use of stalling tactics. He then connects the Biden administration's rhetoric, which he argues demonizes Trump and creates a dangerous environment, to recent assassination attempts against the former president. The episode also explores the role of the media in perpetuating this demonization, particularly highlighting MSNBC's continued use of inflammatory language about Trump even after assassination attempts. O'Connor argues that this rhetoric is irresponsible and potentially contributes to violence. He further emphasizes the link between rhetoric and action, citing examples of violent threats against Trump and other Republicans. The episode concludes with a tribute to Andrew Breitbart, a prominent figure in conservative media who challenged the traditional media gatekeepers. O'Connor reflects on Breitbart's legacy and how he would have reacted to Trump's presidency, believing that Breitbart would have enjoyed the media's humiliation and Trump's defiance of the establishment. The episode ends with a poignant expression of grief over the loss of Breitbart and Rush Limbaugh, two influential figures in conservative media, and a recognition of their absence in today's political landscape.
Outlines
Introduction and Advertisement
Mark Levin introduces the show and promotes Advantage Gold, a company specializing in gold investments.
Larry O'Connor Filling In for Mark Levin
Larry O'Connor, a radio host, fills in for Mark Levin, who is undergoing a procedure to repair his leg. O'Connor shares his inability to fold a fitted sheet and mentions news from the Middle East about Hezbollah.
Kamala Harris's Incoherent Answers
O'Connor criticizes Kamala Harris's performance in a candidate forum with the National Association of Black Journalists, highlighting her inability to answer basic questions about the economy.
Kamala Harris's Stalling Tactics
O'Connor analyzes Kamala Harris's responses to questions about reparations for slavery, highlighting her use of stalling tactics and evasive answers.
The Biden Administration's Dangerous Rhetoric
O'Connor criticizes the Biden administration's continued demonization of Donald Trump, arguing that their rhetoric contributes to a dangerous environment and potentially incites violence.
Mark Levin's Recovery and O'Connor's Show
O'Connor provides an update on Mark Levin's recovery and promotes his own radio show, \"O'Connor and Company,\" on WMAL in Washington, D.C.
The Demonization of Donald Trump
This segment discusses the increasing vitriol and demonization of Donald Trump by Democrats and the media, particularly the use of the term \"threat\" to describe him. The speaker argues that this rhetoric is dangerous and potentially inciting violence.
Joe Biden's Early Campaign Rhetoric
The speaker presents evidence that Joe Biden, from the very beginning of his campaign, has been demonizing Donald Trump, calling him an \"existential threat.\" This contradicts Biden's claims of being a unifier and peacemaker.
Media's Role in Demonization
The speaker criticizes major media outlets like MSNBC for continuing to demonize Trump even after assassination attempts against him. He argues that their rhetoric is irresponsible and potentially contributing to violence.
The Instigation of Violence
The speaker argues that the constant demonization of Trump by Democrats and the media is a form of instigation of violence. He points to examples of violent threats against Trump and other Republicans, suggesting a direct link between rhetoric and action.
Joy Reid's Reaction to Steve Scalise Shooting
The speaker criticizes Joy Reid's reaction to the shooting of Steve Scalise, arguing that her comments were insensitive and showed a lack of empathy for the victim. He highlights the hypocrisy of those who condemn violence while simultaneously engaging in inflammatory rhetoric.
Andrew Breitbart and the New Media Revolution
The speaker shares his personal story of working with Andrew Breitbart and how Breitbart's vision of a new media revolution changed the way news is consumed. He highlights Breitbart's role in exposing the Anthony Weiner scandal and how it challenged the traditional media gatekeepers.
Andrew Breitbart's Legacy
The speaker reflects on Andrew Breitbart's legacy and how he would have reacted to Donald Trump's presidency. He believes Breitbart would have enjoyed the media's humiliation and Trump's defiance of the establishment.
Missing Voices
The speaker expresses his grief over the loss of Andrew Breitbart and Rush Limbaugh, two influential figures in conservative media. He argues that their absence is deeply felt and that their voices are sorely missed in today's political landscape.
Keywords
Demonization
The act of portraying someone or something as evil or dangerous, often used in political discourse to discredit opponents or justify actions against them.
Existential Threat
A serious danger to the fundamental existence or survival of something, often used in political discourse to describe a perceived threat to a nation's values or institutions.
Inflammatory Rhetoric
Language that is intended to provoke anger, hostility, or violence, often used to describe political discourse that is divisive and harmful.
New Media Revolution
The shift from traditional media, such as newspapers and television, to digital platforms and online content, characterized by greater accessibility, user participation, and alternative voices.
Gatekeepers
Individuals or institutions that control access to information or resources, often used to describe traditional media outlets that have historically held significant influence over the flow of news.
Political Violence
Acts of violence that are motivated by political beliefs or aims, often used to describe attacks on politicians, government officials, or political institutions.
Q&A
What are some of the key criticisms Larry O'Connor makes about Kamala Harris's performance in the candidate forum?
O'Connor criticizes Harris's inability to answer basic questions about the economy, her use of stalling tactics, and her evasive answers on issues like reparations for slavery. He also highlights her tendency to avoid direct answers and rely on scripted responses.
How does O'Connor connect the Biden administration's rhetoric to the recent assassination attempts against Donald Trump?
O'Connor argues that the Biden administration's constant demonization of Trump, labeling him as a threat to democracy and comparing him to Hitler, creates a dangerous environment that potentially incites violence. He suggests that this rhetoric may have contributed to the recent assassination attempts.
How does the speaker argue that the demonization of Donald Trump is dangerous?
The speaker argues that the constant use of inflammatory language, such as calling Trump an \"existential threat,\" is dangerous because it can incite violence and create a climate of fear and hostility.
What evidence does the speaker provide to support his claim that Joe Biden has been demonizing Donald Trump from the beginning of his campaign?
The speaker presents a clip from a June 2019 campaign event where Biden explicitly calls Trump an \"existential threat,\" contradicting his claims of being a unifier and peacemaker.
How does the speaker criticize the media's role in the demonization of Trump?
The speaker criticizes major media outlets like MSNBC for continuing to use inflammatory language about Trump even after assassination attempts against him. He argues that their rhetoric is irresponsible and potentially contributing to violence.
What is the speaker's main argument about the relationship between rhetoric and violence?
The speaker argues that the constant demonization of Trump by Democrats and the media is a form of instigation of violence. He points to examples of violent threats against Trump and other Republicans, suggesting a direct link between rhetoric and action.
How does the speaker criticize Joy Reid's reaction to the shooting of Steve Scalise?
The speaker criticizes Reid's comments as insensitive and lacking empathy for the victim. He highlights the hypocrisy of those who condemn violence while simultaneously engaging in inflammatory rhetoric.
What is the speaker's main point about Andrew Breitbart's legacy?
The speaker believes that Breitbart's vision of a new media revolution changed the way news is consumed and gave a voice to those outside the traditional media gatekeepers. He argues that Breitbart would have enjoyed the media's humiliation and Trump's defiance of the establishment.
Why does the speaker believe that the voices of Andrew Breitbart and Rush Limbaugh are sorely missed?
The speaker believes that Breitbart and Limbaugh were influential figures in conservative media who provided a unique perspective and challenged the status quo. He argues that their absence is deeply felt and that their voices are sorely missed in today's political landscape.
Show Notes
On Tuesday’s Mark Levin Show, WMAL radio host Larry O’Connor fills in for Mark. Kamala Harris, the nominee for the Democrat party and a woman who gained zero votes during the primary process, is a media disaster in every interview she does. Harris cannot even answer the simple question of whether Americans are better off now or when Donald Trump was president. Also, we are still sorting through the facts and the fiction of the second assassination attempt on President Trump, whether it’s a lapse in security or not. We hear the constant drumbeat from the Biden Administration and the cultural Marxists that control this country that Trump is an illegitimate president and compare him to Adolf Hitler, and that leads to this kind of hate.
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