Mark Levin Podcast 9/16/25 - Dangerous Rhetoric and the Rise of Political Violence
Sep 17, 2025
Ben Ferguson, a political commentator and host of the Ben Ferguson Podcast, fills in with a compelling discussion on the alarming rise of political violence in America. He highlights how inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic leaders fosters this aggression, likening it to authoritarianism. Ferguson critiques the media's romanticization of violent figures and examines the desensitization towards violence among youth. The conversation warns of the dangerous implications of radical ideologies and calls for accountability within politics and the media.
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Political Violence As A Growing Trend
- Ben Ferguson argues political violence is a rising trend driven by left-wing rhetoric from Democratic leaders and media.
- He claims repeated labeling of conservatives as fascists desensitizes and radicalizes youth toward violence.
Hold Leaders And Media Accountable
- Use accountability to reduce political violence by naming and exposing those who use dehumanizing rhetoric.
- Share source clips and call out media amplification to prevent normalization of violent language.
Desensitization Through Normalized Violence
- Ferguson traces desensitization to violence through movements and events the left framed as justified.
- He lists BLM riots, Antifa, church shootings, and attacks on institutions as steps toward normalizing violence.