The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1939 - The Worst Serial Killer In American History Has Died
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Mar 25, 2026 A whirlwind of political critique about candidates selling childhood trauma as a selling point. A look at military changes as enlistment age rises amid growing international tensions. Coverage of shifting polling dynamics and cultural messaging around crime. A recounting of a notorious criminal case and controversies over public memorials and representation.
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Candidates Flaunt Childhood Trauma As Political Currency
- Knowles cites an Axios piece saying Democratic presidential hopefuls publicly foreground childhood trauma in memoirs.
- He critiques bragging about trauma, using Josh Shapiro and Gavin Newsom examples to show a cultural shift.
Keep Private Family Trauma Off The Campaign Trail
- Avoid publicly weaponizing family suffering for political or social clout, Knowles advises restraint and discretion.
- He recommends a 'stiff upper lip' and not turning private suffering into mass confessions for social media gain.
When Liberalism Overrides Democratic Choice
- Knowles highlights USC canceling a California debate because top-polling candidates were all white, framing a clash between democracy and liberalism.
- He argues liberalism often prioritizes identity criteria over voter choice when they conflict.