Mark Levin Podcast

12/5/25 - The Dark Side of Qatar's Influencing Efforts

Dec 6, 2025
Carl Davis, a businessman and documentary filmmaker focused on suicide prevention, discusses his film *See Through The Darkness*, inspired by personal loss. The conversation highlights Qatar’s lavish influence efforts, including paying elites for appearances while exploiting migrant workers. Davis emphasizes the emotional journey of filmmaking and its goal of raising awareness about suicide among first responders. Their discussion touches on the urgent need for mental health support and how art can drive positive change in society.
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INSIGHT

Qatar's Strategic Influence Campaign

  • Mark Levin argues Qatar buys influence by lavishly hosting elites and funding institutions to shape U.S. opinion and policy.
  • He claims ordinary Americans get nothing while elites profit and America's institutions are weakened.
INSIGHT

University Donations As Soft Power

  • Levin connects Qatari funding to support for Islamist groups, alleging ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and terrorism.
  • He warns university gifts serve soft power aims that can erode American institutions and security.
ADVICE

Press Policymakers To Act On Foreign Gifts

  • Levin asks why Congress and the executive haven't acted to stop foreign funding in universities and cultural institutions.
  • He implies the U.S. should block or scrutinize such foreign gifts to protect institutions.
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