Daniel Bruce Levin

Mark Reed Levin, born September 21, 1957, is an American conservative broadcast analyst, columnist, lawyer, and radio personality. He hosts the syndicated radio show "The Mark Levin Show" and the Fox News program "Life, Liberty & Levin." Levin has a background in law and politics, having served in the Reagan administration as chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese and formerly led the Landmark Legal Foundation. He is also the author of multiple books, many of which have been bestsellers.

Levin is recognized for his strong conservative viewpoints, advocating for a hawkish foreign policy and often criticizing Democrats. He has also been critical of Republicans he deems "Republican In Name Only" (RINO). His career includes significant roles in media, both in radio and television, and he has been recognized with awards and induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. His writings often explore constitutionalism and political philosophy.

Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish family, Mark Reed Levin grew up in the Philadelphia area. He demonstrated an early aptitude, graduating high school in three years and then Temple University with a B.A. in Political Science at age 19. He earned his law degree from Temple University School of Law in 1980. Following law school, Levin worked in the private sector and later served in the Reagan administration, holding positions such as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education and Deputy Solicitor of the Department of the Interior, eventually becoming Chief of Staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese. After his government service, he joined the Landmark Legal Foundation in 1991, where he held leadership roles, including president, focusing on legal policy and civil rights. Under his leadership, Landmark Legal engaged in significant legal actions, including complaints against teachers' unions regarding political spending and Freedom of Information Act requests concerning the Environmental Protection Agency.

Mark Levin transitioned into broadcasting, initially as a guest on conservative talk radio. He became a regular contributor of legal opinions to "The Rush Limbaugh Show" and later gained prominence on Sean Hannity's radio program. By 2002, he secured his own radio show on WABC, which was nationally syndicated by Cumulus Media Networks in 2006. His radio program, "The Mark Levin Show," became a significant platform for his conservative commentary. He also co-hosts the Fox News program "Life, Liberty & Levin," which delves into American values, culture, and politics. In 2018, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Levin has also been the founding editor-in-chief of "Conservative Review," a multi-platform online network.

Levin has authored several books that have achieved bestseller status. His 2005 book, "Men In Black: How The Supreme Court Is Destroying America," argued against what he termed "legislating from the bench" by activist judges. In "Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto" (2009), a significant bestseller, he discussed issues he believed the United States needed to address and advocated for a conservative approach, critiquing the term "progressive" and favoring "statist" to describe modern liberals. His 2012 book, "Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America," explored the development of conservative and liberal political philosophies, referencing historical thinkers. In "The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic" (2013), he proposed eleven new Constitutional amendments. His commentary is often characterized by a strong support for Israel and a hawkish foreign policy stance.