The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1870 - Somalis Built America?
Dec 8, 2025
A congressman makes a bold claim that Somalis built America, sparking a heated discussion about immigration and assimilation. CNN faces scrutiny for its coverage of the January 6th pipe bomber, showcasing media bias. Michael Knowles critiques Hollywood's pressures, focusing on Sidney Sweeney's apology under liberal scrutiny. The conversation also delves into historical immigration narratives and their impact, alongside a look at Trump’s shifts in immigration policy and the broader implications for US national security.
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Media Recasts Perpetrator Race To Fit Narratives
- Michael Knowles highlights media racial framing when CNN tried to present an alleged January 6 pipe-bomber as white.
- He argues the media recasts perpetrators' race to fit convenient narratives about who commits certain crimes.
Assimilation Question Evaded By Politicians
- Knowles critiques Ilhan Omar's comparison of assimilation critics to Nazis and notes she avoids addressing assimilation itself.
- He stresses that Democrats often dodge whether immigrant groups assimilate while benefiting politically from non-assimilation.
Mayor Frey Chokes On Somali Food In Viral Clip
- Knowles plays a viral clip of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey awkwardly trying Somali food and failing to enjoy it.
- He uses the moment to illustrate political pandering and cultural disconnect in cities with large Somali populations.
