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Mark Levin Podcast

Understanding Sovereignty: The Heart of America's Founding Principles

Mark Levin Podcast

Cumulus Podcast Network

News Commentary, Politics, News

4.5 • 21.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2025

⏱️ 113 minutes

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Summary

On Friday’s Mark Levin Show, the core difference between conservatives and the modern left lies in their view of the Declaration of Independence, which is a unique, revolutionary document grounded in eternal truths and God-given unalienable rights. The concept of power, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence, is central to the founding of the United States, uniquely vesting sovereignty in the people rather than the government. This power establishes individuals and society—"we the people"—as the ultimate sovereign authority. The nation’s structure requires the consent of the governed while protecting individual rights. The left fundamentally rejects the foundational principles of the United States, particularly those rooted in Judeo-Christian values and the Declaration of Independence. Woodrow Wilson was a key figure who dismissed the Declaration’s emphasis on unalienable rights, natural law, and divine sovereignty, viewing them as outdated and mystical. This rejection contrasts sharply with the founders’ vision of individual and collective sovereignty, which Democrats oppose in favor of a more progressive, secular framework. Later, Douglas Murray calls in to explain that the recent killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., reflects how anti-Israel propaganda, fueled by groups like Qatar and the Iranian Revolutionary Government, is inciting Americans to commit antisemitic violence. This incident is part of a broader wave of antisemitism driven by false narratives about Israel's actions in Gaza, leading to increased violence against Jews. Also, why are federal judges are involved in decisions regarding federal funding for colleges and universities, national security, and immigration policies, which should be handled by the president and the administration. Judges should dismiss such cases, explaining that they lack jurisdiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ladies and gentlemen, this next segment of the podcast is brought to you by the Heritage Foundation.

0:05.2

For over 50 years, the Heritage Foundation has been America's outpost in Washington,

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fighting against the D.C. federal bureaucracy and working to secure a future that allows Americans to flourish.

0:16.4

You see, for too long, conservative principles have been ignored by many of the very leaders

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claiming to fight for America.

0:22.3

But the Heritage Foundation is proud to hold our leaders accountable and stand up for

0:26.5

America's founding principles, paid for it by the Heritage Foundation.

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He's here.

0:31.9

He's here.

0:33.9

Now, broadcasting them from the underground command post.

0:43.4

Deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick and steel of a non-district building,

1:13.6

we've once again made contact with our leader, Mark Levin. The The The and the world. The Hello, America, Mark Levin, here.

2:04.7

Our number 877-381-3811-8-7-3811.

2:12.8

Fantastic three-day weekend.

2:14.3

Let us not forget about Memorial Day and what it's for.

2:18.0

Obviously, you'll have a day off and you can enjoy yourselves, but take a minute or two to remember

2:23.7

all the men and women who died for this country so that we could live the type of lives that we

2:30.8

live today.

2:34.0

And this does bring me to a point, what they've died for.

2:41.0

I'm not going to get into J.D. Vance's speech today at the Naval Academy, Mr. Producer.

2:49.0

We basically said it's time to abandon the foreign policy of the founders for a new foreign policy.

2:55.0

I can deal with that at another day and another time.

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