Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mark Levin
Discover the career path of Mark Levin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Mark Levin is an American conservative political commentator, radio personality, author, and lawyer. He hosts "The Mark Levin Show" and "Life, Liberty & Levin." A former Reagan administration official and chief of staff for Attorney General Edwin Meese, Levin also served as president of the Landmark Legal Foundation. He is the author of several books and a contributor to National Review Online. Known for his strong conservative views, he was editor-in-chief of Conservative Review.
1981: Work in Reagan Administration
Beginning in 1981, Mark Levin worked in the administration of President Ronald Reagan, starting at ACTION before serving in the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of the Interior, and ultimately becoming chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese.
1991: Joined Landmark Legal Foundation
In 1991, Mark Levin joined the public interest law firm Landmark Legal Foundation.
1997: President of Landmark Legal Foundation
In 1997, Mark Levin became president of the Landmark Legal Foundation.
2000: Landmark Legal filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission
In 2000, under Mark Levin's presidency, Landmark Legal filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that the National Education Association did not disclose spending on political activity.
2002: Landmark Legal filed similar complaints with the United States Department of Labor
In 2002, Landmark Legal filed similar complaints with the United States Department of Labor regarding NEA and political activity.
2002: Radio slot on WABC
Mark Levin gained a radio slot of his own on WABC on Sundays beginning in 2002.
2003: Timeslot following Hannity's program on WABC
In 2003, Mark Levin got the timeslot following Sean Hannity's program on WABC.
2005: Publication of Men In Black: How The Supreme Court Is Destroying America
In 2005, Mark Levin wrote the book "Men In Black: How The Supreme Court Is Destroying America", in which he argued that activist judges on the Supreme Court have "legislated from the bench".
2006: New documents filed with the Labor Department
By 2006, the NEA and smaller American Federation of Teachers had filed new documents with the Labor Department revealing over $100 million combined in political action spending.
2006: Syndication of The Mark Levin Show
In 2006, Cumulus Media Networks began syndicating The Mark Levin Show nationally.
2007: Publication of Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish
In 2007, Mark Levin wrote "Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish", a non-fiction work about his experience of rescuing a dog named Sprite from a local animal shelter.
2009: Release of Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto
In 2009, "Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto" by Mark Levin was released, becoming a #1 New York Times best seller for eleven of twelve weeks.
2010: Levin Criticizes Glenn Beck for Criticism of Republicans
In 2010, Mark Levin criticized Glenn Beck for his criticism of congressional Republicans.
2010: Americans for Prosperity Sponsors Levin's Show
In the summer of 2010, the Koch brothers-backed Americans for Prosperity began sponsoring Mark Levin's show, eventually paying at least $757,000 to run ads for the group during the 2012 election cycle.
2012: Levin's Show Paid for Ads by Americans for Prosperity
During the 2012 election cycle, Mark Levin's show was paid at least $757,000 in sponsorship by the Koch brothers-backed Americans for Prosperity to run ads for the group, a deal which began in the summer of 2010.
2012: Levin Endorses Orrin Hatch, Then Apologizes
In 2012, Mark Levin endorsed Orrin Hatch when he faced a primary challenge, but later apologized for his endorsement when Hatch said that he would be willing to support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
2012: Publication of Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America
In 2012, Mark Levin's book "Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America" was issued, in which Levin discusses the origins and development of both the modern day conservative and liberal political philosophies.
October 2013: Senate Conservatives Fund Purchases Copies of Levin's 'Liberty or Tyranny'
In October 2013, The Senate Conservatives Fund paid Simon & Schuster at least $427,000 for copies of Mark Levin's "Liberty or Tyranny". During the same period, on his radio show and Facebook page, Levin frequently promoted the group, which has funded primary challengers of Senate Republicans. Levin did not disclose that the group had made $427,000 of purchases of his book.
2013: Publication of The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic
In 2013, Mark Levin's book, "The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic", was published. In the book, Levin suggests eleven new Constitutional amendments.
2014: Salary as president of Landmark Legal Foundation
Politico reported in 2014 that Mark Levin received a salary of more than $300,000 per year as president of the non-profit Landmark Legal Foundation.
2014: Founding editor-in-chief of Conservative Review
Since 2014, Mark Levin has been the founding editor-in-chief of Conservative Review.
2015: Editor-in-Chief of Conservative Review
In 2015, Mark Levin became the editor-in-chief of the Conservative Review and is known for his commentary.
2015: Publication of Plunder and Deceit: Big Government's Exploitation of Young People and the Future
In 2015, Mark Levin published "Plunder and Deceit: Big Government's Exploitation of Young People and the Future".
February 11, 2016: Contract extension with Westwood One
On February 11, 2016, Mark Levin signed a ten-year contract extension with Westwood One, which will take his show through 2025, its 19th year.
March 2016: Levin Endorses Ted Cruz for President
In March 2016, Mark Levin endorsed Ted Cruz for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.
September 2016: Levin Announces He Will Vote for Trump After Being in "Never Trump" Camp
In September 2016, over a month after Donald Trump was nominated, Mark Levin stated on his radio program that he would vote for Trump in the presidential election, following his declaration earlier that year that he was in the "Never Trump" camp and would never vote for Trump.
2016: Endorsement in the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
In 2016, Mark Levin endorsed Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries and declared himself "Never Trump", but reluctantly endorsed Donald Trump after he won the Republican nomination.
2017: Publication of Rediscovering Americanism and the Tyranny of Progressivism
In 2017, Mark Levin published "Rediscovering Americanism and the Tyranny of Progressivism".
2017: Levin Supports Mo Brooks in Alabama Special Election
In 2017, Mark Levin supported U.S. Representative Mo Brooks in his campaign in the Alabama special election against incumbent Luther Strange.
2018: Merger of Conservative Review with TheBlaze to form Blaze Media
In 2018, Conservative Review merged with Glenn Beck's terrestrial network TheBlaze to form Blaze Media.
2018: Stepped down as president of Landmark Legal
In 2018, Mark Levin stepped down as president of Landmark Legal but remained on its board of directors.
May 21, 2019: Release of Unfreedom of the Press
On May 21, 2019, Mark Levin's book, "Unfreedom of the Press", was released and became the number one best-selling book on Amazon.com three days before its official release.
June 6, 2019: Unfreedom of the Press becomes a New York Times #1 best-seller
On June 6, 2019, Mark Levin's book, "Unfreedom of the Press" became a New York Times #1 best-seller.
June 8, 2019: Appearance on C-SPAN2's Book TV to discuss Unfreedom of the Press
On June 8, 2019, Mark Levin appeared on C-SPAN2's Book TV to discuss his book, "Unfreedom of the Press", in which he argued that the press has lowered its standards.
2020: Cumulus Media Instructs Presenters to Cease Election Theft Claims
In 2020, on the same day as the January 6th riot, Cumulus Media circulated a memo instructing its presenters, a roster which includes Mark Levin, to cease implying the 2020 presidential election was stolen or face the end of the right to broadcast via Cumulus.
November 14, 2021: American Marxism on the New York Times Bestseller List
As of November 14, 2021, Mark Levin's book "American Marxism" had spent 16 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List for nonfiction.
2022: Levin Supports Ukraine and Criticizes Biden Administration's Response
In 2022, Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Levin has supported Ukraine, saying that if Russia defeated Ukraine, Vladimir Putin would take further aggressive action. He also criticized the Joe Biden administration for its response, which he considered to be lacking, and the isolationists and the "Putin wings" of the media, Democratic Party and the Republican Party. He also called for the US to arm Taiwan to defend themselves from China and call off the negotiations with Iran.
April 2025: Appointment to Homeland Security Advisory Council
In April 2025, President Trump appointed Mark Levin to become a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
2025: End of contract extension with Westwood One
In 2025, Mark Levin's ten-year contract extension with Westwood One ends, marking the 19th year of his show.
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