8/14/25 - The Power Play: Understanding Putin Before the Meeting

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Aug 15, 2025

The podcast delves into the complexities of Vladimir Putin's two-decade rule, revealing his ruthless tactics to eliminate opposition. It critiques the rising crime rates in Washington, D.C., and how political narratives manipulate public perception. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses misinformation regarding the Gaza conflict, emphasizing efforts to minimize civilian casualties. The conversation takes a deep dive into geopolitical threats from Iran and Hamas, highlighting the importance of understanding power dynamics in preserving democracy.

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INSIGHT

Putin's Long Consolidation Of Power

Vladimir Putin has ruled Russia for 25 years and consolidated power by eliminating real opposition and dissent.
Mark Levin argues Putin controls vast wealth and state resources, making him one of the world's richest and most entrenched autocrats.

INSIGHT

Scale Of Russia's Losses In Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has inflicted massive Russian equipment and personnel losses far exceeding prior conflicts since WWII.
Levin cites CSIS figures showing Russian casualties and equipment losses that reshape modern military comparisons.

ADVICE

Study History Before Judging Diplomacy

Understand historical Russian interventions like Crimea and Donbass to contextualize current threats.
Use that context when evaluating diplomatic moves like the Trump–Putin meeting rather than relying on speculation.

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On Thursday’s Mark Levin Show, in Friday’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, President Trump will attempt to forge an agreement between Putin and Zelensky. We’re told we need to discus s the meeting but how much do you know about Putin? He’s been in power for 25 years, longer than any Kremlin leader since Stalin. There’s no effective opposition because Putin has killed them all. Montesquieu says “any man who has power is led to abuse it; he continues until he finds limits.” This is Putin. Also, Trump’s action to curb D.C’s rampant crime is constitutional. In just a few days, his actions have resulted in hundreds of arrests and widespread resident approval, including from some Democrats. Democrats call Trump a dictator while they support criminals, Hamas, and illegal immigrants, manipulate crime stats, and defy court rulings. Later, PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls in and addresses the global propaganda against Israel in the Gaza conflict, including false claims of starvation and inflated casualty figures from Hamas. Israel's delivery of nearly 2 million tons of aid, which is equivalent to one ton per Gazan, is stolen by Hamas. Netanyahu stresses the unprecedented measures to minimize civilian casualties, such as warnings via texts and calls. Netanyahu also explains that forces gang up against Israel and the U.S., chanting "death to Israel, death to America" as they seek to destroy free societies and impose a dark tyranny reminiscent of the early Middle Ages. Afterward, WABC’s Sid Rosenberg calls in to discuss the NYC Mayors race. Rosenberg endorses Curtis Sliwa as his top choice but predicts socialist Zohran Mamdani will likely win because no candidate will drop out anytime soon. Finally, On Power explains that the Democratic Party poses a significant domestic threat to America by seeking to breach constitutional safeguards in pursuit of a utopian society, influenced by Marxist, socialist, and Islamist elements, though not representative of all members. The progressive movement aim to fundamentally transform the nation's character through centralized power, diminishing individual freedoms.

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