On Power

by Mark R. Levin

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Genres: Nonfiction, Politics

Audio CD

First published July 29, 2025

About the author

Mark Levin has become one of the hottest properties in Talk radio, his top-rated show on WABC New York is now syndicated nationally by Cumulus Media. He is also one of the top new authors in the conservative political arena. Mark's radio show on WABC in New York City skyrocketed to Number 1 on the AM dial in his first 18 months on the air in the competitive 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM time slot. Mark's book Men in Black was released February 7, 2005 and quickly climbed to Number 3 in the nation on the New York Times Best-Seller list. When your book is endorsed by Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, you know you have a winner on your hands. In a short period of time, Mark has become one of the most listened to local radio Talk show hosts in the nation.

Mark Levin took over the WABC 6:00 PM slot on September 2, 2003. Before that, he hosted a popular Sunday afternoon program. "He's smart, witty, and fast on the draw," according to WABC Program Director Phil Boyce. "He has this sharp sarcastic wit that can easily stun his opponents. I know I would not want to debate him." Mark's show follows the ever popular Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity on WABC, but everyday he manages to come up with a new twist on the day's top news events, as well as his own unique information. His passion and intellect have made him a favorite of tens of thousands of radio listeners in the New York City area.

Mark has been a frequent guest and substitute host on The Sean Hannity Show, and has also been an advisor to Limbaugh, who frequently refers to him on the air with the nickname "F. Lee Levin." He is perhaps more well-known for his nickname, "The Great One," coined by his friend Hannity.

Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and constitutional lawyers. He's in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Levin is also a contributing editor for National Review Online, and writes frequently for other publications. Levin has served as a top advisor to several members of President Ronald Reagan's Cabinet - including as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of the United States. In 2001, the American Conservative Union named Levin the recipient of the prestigious Ronald Reagan Award. He currently practices law in the private sector, heading up the prestigious Landmark Legal Foundation in Washington DC.

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Reviews

[Thomas George Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Levin, a Constitutionally trained lawyer, has written one of his finest books to date.

He successfully argued that power is in the hands of a few individuals in the American government; power, so argues Mr. Levin, was not outlined in the American Constitution.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

[Michael Cawley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting treatise on power, liberty, and the constitution.

[Alex Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read, very well researched, but just..... not that interesting

[George W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book by the Great One! Very informative from one of Americas Constitutional Scholars! I highly recommend any of this best selling authors books.

[Niz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would be a great source for discussion in a class.

[Mike Thiac · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overall look at philosophy, history and government. In a way a warning of government gone too far for "our good." In a way, a summation of many of his previous works.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't like listening to Mark Levin on the radio or podcasts. His delivery is always alarming and disturbing, but I like what he says, so I picked up his newest book. It is still alarming and disturbing, but the delivery for me, is more appealing.

p. 17
Negative power is exercised by force or other less obvious coercive means. Among its purposes is to limit individual identity, sovereignty and liberty. In its most aggressive form - for example, Communist regimes, fascist regimes, terrorist quasi-states, etc., the people are treated as servants to the proclaimed cause and those exercising power rather than the other way around. Its purpose to devour and control society, not to serve it. It must denude individuals of their free will, self-worth, aspirations, progress, human spirit, and control the society through the exercise of concentrated, centralized, unchallenged, and ubiquitous power. It is crucial to restrict speech and debate, manipulate language and manufacture new meanings for existing words. Propaganda and repetition are the mainstay controlling communication, and the pursuit of ideas...thought is dictated. Conformity, predictability, regurgitation and obedience are crucial, and the goal is to create vigorous followers and fanatics for the regime, not a healthy and robust society of self-sufficient, curious, freethinking, independent human beings.
Page 91
...belief in a false idea is enough to make it seem true, at least ni the minds of those among the citizenry who want to believe, including those who self-identify as patriots of their country and are loyal to it. This is illusionary truth. To disbelieve the government is to disbelieve in the country.

[Patrick Witts · Rating 1 out of 5]

Elitist propaganda masquerading as “deep thought,” this is the drivel that republicans think of as academic discourse: 180 pages double- and triple-spaced to stretch out what amounts to a high school term paper.

This is literary agitprop theater: regurgitation of others’ ideas and then an exposition of mental gymnastics to demonize those the author disagrees with, while glossing over the atrocities committed by the Conservative Party.

“Consequently, when members of the ruling class besmirch degrade the constitution they swore to uphold, for their own aggrandizement or ideological designs, they are, in fact, intent on diminishing, if not eradicating the rights of the people and their consensual role in the government – that is the entire purpose of America’s founding. Again, there is no escaping that this is the project of the Democrat Party…”

[Deb · Rating 1 out of 5]

It started out very well, great bi-partisan explanation of the 3 branch system, the philosophy around it and why it’s so problematic when the authority from one branch is over extended. Unfortunately, the book after that turns into a continuous, let me tell you half the story, propaganda. Levin doesn’t keep it in his own borders but goes to town on many other countries whose system are different. Levin has delivered a divisive book with half back truths and propaganda. In short it’s trash.

[Mary Pilling · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly this book was intriguing and brought up some good points, but instead of teaching and making points, a lot of the book was just attacking a group of people which both felt incredibly unprofessional and unintelligent. If you need to attack a group of people to make your point heard, then perhaps it isn’t a point that needs to be heard.

[Nathanael Pearson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Levin is talented and passionate. The book is a meditation on power and some related concepts. Nothing new or groundbreaking, just some classical, fundamental conservative views on conceptual issues. worth a read- reads quickly.

[Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I Learned a lot of things. Levin is a great narrator as well. Everyone needs to read or listen to this book. It is informative and not boring. One of his best books to date.

[Frederick Holbein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful with what is going on in today's government.