On March 18, 2026 at 2:55 pm, Alan Smithee wrote:
Can any good come out of Trump's Iranian adventure? One is allowed doubts. The World economy is being put on shaky ground, and Trump isn't exactly getting a lot of cheery support from other Western countries. The Iranian regime looks far more solid than many suspected, so far anyway, and doesn't seem likely to topple any time soon. As the mess drags on, isn't it possible that the side effects of all this will bring pressure on the American/ Israeli axis to back down? As some are suggesting, this might end up being Trump's Suez Crisis moment were the limits to American power are clearly shown.
On March 18, 2026 at 2:56 pm, Texas Optimist wrote:
Hi Mark,
I am grateful that we will hear your voice again today!
Trump has been loved by his America First base because he deals with big problems that Americans have despised for 40-plus years, like unfair trade, open borders, over-regulation, high taxes, and many more.
Regarding the 40-plus year Iranian problem, I think many Americans believe that Trump's team also has a plan with a high probability of success, and that we should all wait to know the plan's details until they are executed.
As with the above big problems, isn't it possible that other patterns of the last half century, including "long-established air-power assumptions", have intentionally been promoted by the Military-Industrial-Tech-Media-Finance-Academic Complex that benefits from those patterns, such as forever wars?
Many Americans dislike the Pentagon's political nature, but as you observe we love our soldiers, often because we personally know them. President Trump is loved by the soldiers, and he has employed them with great results so far, despite the Pentagon.
Can't it be reasonable for us to give Epic Fury the four to five weeks of patience that Trump requested?
On March 18, 2026 at 2:57 pm, Paul Courtney wrote:
Dear Mark Steyn: I'll not beat you with a club when a reuben is ready to hand. You have caused this ruckus by attracting independent thinkers to the comment board, thus the spoiled cabbage.
My question- If a "surrender" occurs in next 30 days or so, even a manufactured one, that could play pretty well in the short term, couldn't it?
On March 18, 2026 at 2:59 pm, Brian Bennett wrote:
Mark, we watch with interest as the Iran war continues. What can you win by raining ordnance from the sky? My late father, who was a pilot in the Air Force's Strategic Air Command and who did two-plus tours in the Vietnam war used to say that dropping bombs is not sufficient. You must have boots on the ground. Of course, that was before precision bombs that could effect an assassination of a foreign leader if you could determine where he is.
In Iran, we have assassinated the leadership by smart-bomb, destroyed a bunch of the military, allowed the Strait of Hormuz to be closed to traffic by what is left of the military, and created a lot of questions about the end game to this war. Trump is clearly committed to avoiding boots on the ground; hence, the only logical outcome seems to be that we've gotten rid of an Ayatollah with little but chaos to follow until a new order arises, and that new order could be just as bad or worse than the old order. What's your assessment and prediction?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:07 pm, Charles Elkins wrote:
Having no basis to comment, I express no opinion as to whether or not Mark Levin possesses, or does not possess, a micropenis. That said, please put me down for Team Kelly. I find Mark Levin to be an ignorant, loud-mouthed, insincere, and generally uninteresting bore. I have purchased one of his books, which after trying to read several times I threw away. I have tried to listen or watch his commentary on several occasions but found his delivery style and the content of his presentation uninspiring and tedious.
As far as Iran is concerned, while I was surprised by President Trump's actions, I am not opposed. The economic and military security of the United States has been greatly damaged by Iran in collaboration with the domestic terrorism operation called the Democrat Party. Democrats' leftist treachery (from JFK to Biden and all of them in between) over the last 75 years must be avenged. President Trump has begun this war with Iran, and now he must ensure that Iran's military and government are completely, entirely destroyed, no matter the cost. Anything less than complete victory will be catastrophic to the US and the Western World.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:12 pm, Jonathan from New Hampshire wrote:
Mark, I hope you're wrong that the US won't achieve some form of success/benefit in blasting Iran, if only to show, once again, who the real enemies are in the homeland. (As you've said repeatedly, to paraphrase, "the call is coming from inside the house!".
Unfortunately your track record makes me pessimistic on my optimism.
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On a lighter note, I was recently pleasantly delighted by watching a GenZer listen in fascination and awe when hearing music from the 70's for the 1st time. It made me listen to the songs of my youth with fresh ears. Have you ever had a similar experience?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:18 pm, Chris from Michigan wrote:
Hi Mark,
I wondered if you had any observations on the passing of Paul Erlich, the author of the Population Bomb. Erlich was a leading proponent of the secular religion of Sciencism, whose catechism could have been "Always certain, seldom right", as Erlich's predictions had a batting average close to zero. He had many admirers from people who seem to yearn for the End of Days, and one admirer was a certain scientist of your long and unhappy acquaintance.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:21 pm, David P wrote:
Hi Mark
You have often written about the fact that a hundred odd years ago, America and the West were developing new technology at a much faster rate than is the case today. That seemed like a pretty strong argument to me.
However, I've just recently been gaining an appreciation for what AI can do already, as well as the pace of improvement. And it's certainly given me pause for thought.
I can certainly see a scenario where so many tasks that humans do today will be better done by AI. It's not crazy to think that the AI becomes better at everything.
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Best wishes
David
On March 18, 2026 at 3:23 pm, Wes Whitten wrote:
Mark,
Finding accurate information and reporting about this undeclared war seems impossible. Where is the footage of our glorious conquest of Iran?
Those that are adherents of Mark Micopenis Levin's MAGA assure us all that everything is going swimmingly, yet provide no evidence other than White House talking points. Why would that be, in your opinion?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:24 pm, Possibly Not His Real Name wrote:
I still have not heard an alternative plan for dealing with Iran. Has ignoring the problem worked?
Sanctions haven't. As President Trump has reminded us, even Joe Kent was not long ago for wiping out the Iranian Regime.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:26 pm, Fred Jones wrote:
Mark
Given the de minimus amount of oil that passes through the straits of Hormuz on its way to the USA, why is Trump pan-handling Western "allies" for them to secure this passageway that they rely upon so much more than the Yanks?
Trump could declare victory (I'd recommend avoid the phrase "Mission Accomplished"), setting back Iran's nuclear program and substantially devastating their missiles/drones infrastructure. Then he could pivot back to imposing his Western Hemisphere's Donroe Doctrine, with Cuba next on his hit-list... leaving Bibi responsible for his ongoing Iranian punchcard and the Persians a genuine opportunity to throw-off the burka.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:28 pm, Jeffrey Gilbert wrote:
Good afternoon,
You may implicitly assume my good wishes for your recovery, health, and longevity.
Why do so many on the conservative side (such as, say, the person you see in the mirror) seem to think they are smarter than President Trump? I dare say he (and his advisor) are completely aware of the objections to the Iran accountability action, as it were.
If you care, here's my summary of objections that those making them implicitly assume they know more or can better evaluate them than 47.
• No imminent threat. Wait until a nuclear bomb is tested? A dirty bomb explodes? We are finally seeing a reckoning for 47 years (gotta like that number) of terrorism, murder, maiming, injury, destruction, and insult. There is no statue of limitations in international affairs.
• Stockpiles being depleted. Armaments were in relatively short supply (c.f., Ukraine) and far, far too expensive (c.f., Military Industrial Complex) before 47, this situation was widely discussed by 47, and actual steps are being taken on both.
• Quagmire risk. Of all recent presidents, I take 47 at his word.
• Mid-term election risk. Maybe doing this in March allows for completion in time for voter amnesia to kick in.
• Domestic agenda. Has there ever been a president with such consummate ability to keep dozens of plates spinning simultaneously? Has there ever been such a (mostly) skilled and experienced cabinet?
• Congressional distraction/inaction. Anyone paying attention knows Thune is a problem and Johnson is at best neutral. Iran changes nothing here.
• Israel setting policy. This isn't 45 where a uniform seemed to impress the president. Trump, as a person, generally could not be pushed around. If anything, as 47, he has shown himself to be more resolute. I am coming to believe Israel may even have been used to seem like it was forcing his hand.
• Splitting the base. 47 knows nothing succeeds like success. Look for a thousand fathers. And maybe lots of foreign-funded orphan podcasters / influencers.
• The long game. 47 is relentlessly pursuing Red China on so many vectors it is hard to enumerate them all (see "spinning plates" above). Iran, I believe, is a key part of 47's long game to diminish China.
In sum: I suggest you give war a chance. If the action materially exceeds the original five-to-six-week timeframe or nation building starts up or there are major losses, I will be the first to say I got it wrong.
Yours forever in hope and joy,
-- Jeff
On March 18, 2026 at 3:30 pm, Chris Davies wrote:
Mark,
I hope, all things considered, you are relatively well.
In the DisUnited Kingdom, we run ever faster into the arms of Islam.
Just this week we have Sadiq Khan joining the Trafalgar Square mass call to prayer and now schools closing for Islamic festivals.
Eurabia has arrived. Are you sure you can't find room for a little one in your yard?
Keep well Mark.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:33 pm, Queen of the Jungle wrote:
Dear Mark- hope you are in good health and spirits wherever you are.
I would love to know your thoughts about what's going on in the latest city to fall to the Muslim conquerors, our own NYC.
In a triumph of Islamic intersectionality our dog-hating, antisemitic Muslim mayor of NY City has appointed
a "trans woman" named Taylor Brown—a man posing as a woman—to be the city's first director of the new Office of LGBTQIA + affairs.
In introducing the new LGBTQIA director, Commie Mandami made no reference, as he often does. to the Quran or his Islamic faith.
Mandami, a go-as-you-please Muslim, cites the Quran only when it suits his purposes. Back in February, Mandami received lots of applause when he stated that Islam was a religion built upon a narrative of migration.
According to the new director, his/her stated goal is to make New York "a global haven for queer life." What the new Muslim migrants will think of this emerging queer Mecca is another story.
Maybe they should have given this some more thought. According to Pew Research, in those countries that produce a steady stream of migrants to America—Pakistan, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon—only 1 percent think homosexuality is "morally acceptable." As Mandami should know, even consensual same-sex acts are criminal offenses under Sharia-based law.
Watching the s**** hole that this once great city has become in such a short time, it feels like there's no coming back from this. Hard to believe that 9/11 was just 25 years ago.
Some Muslim-ruled countries, Iran among them, carry out state-sanctioned executions for homosexual acts. For all his queer rights bluster, Mandami is not moved by the fate of Iran's queers or its women. As a Democratic cuck, he has called our efforts to liberate them a "catastrophic escalation" and an "illegal act of war." No surprise here.
Queers may be for Palestine, but will Palestine be for Queers
On March 18, 2026 at 3:35 pm, Michael Cavino wrote:
Hi Mark,
I hope you are starting to feel better given recent developments. I know a discussion of the "twig and berries" was expected when you provided your thoughts on trans-gender stories. However, I have to believe the "twig and berries" euphemism was furtherest from your thoughts when the skirmish between Levin and Kelly first broke, correct?
Speaking of Iran, do you think of a seizure or blockade of the oil infrastructure on Kharg Island might be the final act of the conflict. I have read that 50-60% of the regime's funding comes from oil sales and without such funds the members of the IRGC may turn on the remaining regime leaders. Thoughts?
Best regards,
Michael
On March 18, 2026 at 3:37 pm, Kelly Walter wrote:
Have you seen the movie Blue Moon, a "fictional" biopic of Lorenz Hart? If so, your thoughts?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:38 pm, Fritz Geiger wrote:
Rather than waste time on micropenes, Mark, please weigh in on a truly important question: are "chests / best" and "blind / minds" acceptable rhymes?
The fate of your friend Sir Tim's legacy hangs in the balance.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:40 pm, Fran Lavery wrote:
Mark, do you think you would be up for reading us another P.G. Wodehouse short story as a diversion from the world news. I noticed that "The Camelot Chronicles" has a story written by him titled, "Sir Agravaine." Rest and reading anything but world news is the best remedy for the weary bones, so I'm finding.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:43 pm, Jackie F wrote:
Is it Wednesday already? Mark Levin's micropenis aside, isn't it wonderful the reception Tommy Robinson is receiving in America? So thrilled that he has made it across the pond to share his insight into our dooming cultural collapse. Besides Tommy, I religiously follow Mahyar Tousi for his analysis on world events, particularly the Iranian conflict. He seems to be two steps ahead of any other reporting I have seen. I also want to draw attention to Nick Shirley and his uncovering of fraud, the latest being the hospice scheme in Cali. Your thoughts?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:45 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
Who hurt you, Mark? You can tell us. Was it Levin, Kelly, MGT, Takei, Paltrow? Let it all out. We're here for you.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:48 pm, Suzanne Reny wrote:
Canadian here. Call me naive but whatever measures are put in place to hinder my, my daughter's and my granddaughters chances of being forced into a hijab, or worse a burka, it's high time it happened. Anyone who's going to hinder the Mullahs throwing acid at girls faxes. Anything that hinders the rape of children by the Nazi Baki crew, I could go on with way more despicable facts but let's leave it at that. I'm all for these measures. I stand with women worldwide. I don't quibble about whatever Trump ran on. The time is now. I'm just glad someone is finally willing to do what should have been done decades ago. This is possibly the first time in thirty years that I disagree with a position Mark's taken. I stand with my female peers. Whatever it takes.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:53 pm, Bernard Hill wrote:
Q: Is is possible that Islam may yet triumph across the West, as the "Yang" response to the current ascendancy of "Yin" Progressive chaos. Just asking for a friend.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:54 pm, Drew Weber wrote:
Hello Mark,
The news coverage of the war is nearly unwatchable. Headlines a few days ago stated the new ayatollah had homes in London valued over 100 million pounds. Shocking, yes. However, likely pales compared to some of the career politicians in the USA, or Somali day care owners.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:55 pm, Toby Pilling wrote:
Is Libertarian suicidal in the face of Islamic intimidation.
On March 18, 2026 at 3:56 pm, Bideford Jake wrote:
Dear Mark,
I wonder how many club members wishing you improved health were also the ones who objected to your musical interlude every Wednesday evening? Mutually exclusive, to my mind. I loved that 5-minute break; a singer, a song, a story. It gave you a chance to regroup and refresh, too. Any listener who's not interested can always make a brew, pour a drink or, as my Australian colleague might have said, "Point Percy at the porcelain." Please reinstate the music, Mark!
Andrew Gold suggested an alternative way to effect change was by focusing on celebrities and influencers. Easy to scoff at but I did wonder what consequence the release of 'Taylor Swift Sings the Jewish American Songbook' might have for antisemitism on campus.
'Seniors influencer' Alan Titchmarsh has a Sunday show celebrating the English countryside which is cosy, anodyne and very popular. I see bits of it and think, 'But the house is burning down! Maybe not the garden - yet.' If Titchmarsh ended his show by spitting out, "And if you want to save your country then get up off your effin' arses and go out and protest!!" would it make any difference?
People in authority are not going to change their minds. Barely anyone does now. It's down to everyday people yet most of my friends are comfortably retired and can live above it all. The only consequence of mass immigration to them is more traffic on the motorways. After the horrors of the rape gangs and having spent years watching daily boatloads of illegals beaching up just what will it take to light a fire under us?
On March 18, 2026 at 3:58 pm, Steve from Manhattan wrote:
Mark, I thank God your continued recovery, and pray that it is a rapid recovery from here on.
With apologies for my presenting a question that does not directly involve Iran or Trump: Cesar Chavez, was a 1960s and 1970s Democrat party icon and the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, with 50 plus California schools named after him. His birthday, March 31st, is a state holiday in California, and he died in 1993. Why did the NY Times choose today as the day to expose this American Leftist Superhero as a serial rapist and pedophile with scores of minors as his victims? Truth is never, ever a motive for a Leftist rag like my hometown paper. Sorry to go all Two-Points-Up-In-Iowa, but is this pedophile expose timed to embarrass California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has 13 days to figure out how to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day?
On March 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm, David Williamson wrote:
I'm a little more optimistic than Mark - America is indeed alone, but for Israel, who, with Trump, are making this war different from America's past failures (which were political rather than military). We can do without the UK and EU, for whom I am as pessimistic as Mark.
The big question is whether regime change happens in the UK, err, I mean Iran. Again, I am strangely more optimistic about Iran than the UK (or Canada or Australia) - Iran has seen the failed promise of socialism/communism up close, taken over by a death cult, whereas the UK (and New York) are yet to be so awoken - they may be as comatose as Iran's gay cardboard Supreme Leader (not to be confused with the UK's or Canada's).
On March 18, 2026 at 4:04 pm, SendMoneyNowDotCom wrote:
Please, please, PLEASE don't waste any time on the Kelly/Levin feud. I'd rather hear you singing 'Anal Swab' in a continuous loop.
On March 18, 2026 at 4:05 pm, Dan Phillips NE Tennessee wrote:
Okee dokee...you better do a Lazarus and show up. I will be grooming the dog while I listen on BT through my portable DeWalt speaker.
Looking forward to it Mark. You're a warrior.
On March 18, 2026 at 4:08 pm, Charles Elkins wrote:
What to do in Iran?
Conceding that the US military may not be able to completely conquer Iran, the US Air force can "bomb Iran back to the stone age," or at least back to pre-industrial times. Use air power to completely destroy all Iranian military facilities, airports, sea ports, railroads, main highways, oil pipelines, oil refineries, utility grids and generator plants, large and small factories, and other industrial facilities. Accomplish this mission without regard to any collateral damage or casualties. Then let the chips fall where they may. That would solve the problem, but I am not sure that even President Trump has the gut to do this. I know the American public doesn't. Too bad.
On March 18, 2026 at 4:09 pm, Dan wrote:
The penultimate phase will use human terrain mapping to bomb Regime aligned/employed neighbourhoods, while air dropping weapons to to the 'restive' areas. War is an extension of politics, politics is about civilians, so F off with this 'targeting of civilians is forbidden' crap.
On March 18, 2026 at 4:11 pm, Doug222 wrote:
Hey there Mark my much maligned mentor. I really don't understand how you can still do these shows. I never did social media but I gave Elon's X and San Francisco's Substack a short try. I believe both were awash with the fractured nation state populace here and across the world. Where is all this conflict taking my family and friends is my main concern? I have given money to the "give money now slicksters " from time to time. I was trying to prevent the current evil takeover by the corruption that plagues government and corporate power. I know I've been naive. Stop laughing! I'm thinking of the fall of Babylon and that it is the good ol' USA we're living in. Which there is no mention of by name in the "WORD". Maybe that meteor that soared over my house yesterday and shook me when it exploded was a heavenly reminder that there is a reckoning in our countries future? Have a blessed day and don't let the haters kill you with their clubs. Seriously, Doug in OH-IO!
On March 18, 2026 at 4:17 pm, Charles Elkins wrote:
While I am loathe to "stick it to your host as brutally as [I] wish," I must take issue with your sideways swipe at Gwyneth Paltrow. First, the picture of her 53-year-old and very shapely upper thigh and as you put it, her "side-butt," was extraordinary attractive. More importantly, after following and watching some of Ms. Paltrow's behavior during her 2023 civil trial concern a skiing accident, I revised my opinion of her. I found her straight forward, intelligent, and credible in her testimony and trial demeanor (even taking into account that she is a professional actress). More importantly, even after what was complete victory in a stressful trial, she was extraordinarily courteous and very kind to the plaintiff, who by all accounts was undeserving of either.
On March 18, 2026 at 4:18 pm, Diane Slechta wrote:
This has nothing to do with topic of the day but I would like someone who reads this to inform Mark about President Trump news update with Mike Johnson and others yesterday President Trump brought up Congressman Neil Dunn who has serious heart problems President Trump sent him to Walter Reed hospital he had surgery that afternoon and is doing very well Please watch that news update and see if you can find out what was done for him and if Mark Steyn could be helped by the procedure Congressman Neil Dunn had. Mark Styne you are in our prayers Don't worry keep praying
