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Mark Levin

Mark Reed Levin is an American conservative lawyer, author, radio host, and political commentator.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mark Reed Levin is an American conservative lawyer, author, radio host, and political commentator. He is best known as the host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Mark Levin Show and the Fox News program Life, Liberty & Levin.

Early life and education

Mark Levin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 21, 1957, and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He attended Temple University and later earned a law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Before becoming a full-time media personality, Levin worked in legal and government roles. He served in several Reagan administration positions, including as chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese. He also served as president of the Landmark Legal Foundation.

Media career

Levin is a prominent conservative media figure. He hosts the nationally syndicated radio program The Mark Levin Show and the Fox News television program Life, Liberty & Levin. He has also served as editor-in-chief of Conservative Review.

Books and commentary

Levin is the author of several books, including multiple bestsellers. He is widely identified as a conservative commentator, and his style is often described as strongly critical of Democrats and supportive of hawkish foreign policy and Israel.

Key facts

  • Mark Levin is a prominent U.S. conservative media figure and political commentator.
  • He hosts the syndicated radio program The Mark Levin Show and the Fox News television program Life, Liberty & Levin.
  • He served as president of the Landmark Legal Foundation and later as editor-in-chief of Conservative Review.
  • He worked in several Reagan administration roles, including as chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese.
  • He has written multiple books, including several bestsellers.
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Canadian context

Mark Levin is a U.S. conservative commentator whose radio and television commentary may be followed by Canadian audiences interested in American politics and media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Levin?
He is an American conservative lawyer, author, radio host, and political commentator best known for The Mark Levin Show and Life, Liberty & Levin.
When was Mark Levin born?
He was born on September 21, 1957.
What radio show does Mark Levin host?
He hosts the nationally syndicated The Mark Levin Show.
What television program is he known for?
He is known for hosting the Fox News program Life, Liberty & Levin.
What was his legal role at Landmark Legal Foundation?
He served as president of Landmark Legal Foundation.
What is Mark Levin’s political reputation?
He is widely described as a conservative or right-wing commentator.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Levin
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, Landmark Legal Foundation role, Conservative Review role, political commentary, and 2025 Homeland Security Advisory Council appointment.
  2. Wikipedia (Czech)https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Levin
    Supports: Hosting The Mark Levin Show and Life, Liberty & Levin; identification as a right-wing commentator.
  3. Radio Hall of Famehttps://www.radiohalloffame.com/mark-levin
    Supports: Education, Reagan-era government roles, radio career, and authorship.
  4. Premier Speakershttps://premierespeakers.com/speakers/mark-levin
    Supports: Hosting The Mark Levin Show, LevinTV, best-selling books, Conservative Review editorship, and Reagan-era roles.
  5. 960 The Patriothttps://960thepatriot.com/personality/mark-levin
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, education, and early political involvement.
  6. Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JS3OIM
    Supports: Summary of career, Landmark Legal Foundation leadership, and authorship.