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Speechless Controlling Words, Controlling Minds

Michael Knowles

CANDACE OWENS “Every single American needs to read Michael Knowles’s Speechless. I don’t mean ‘read it eventually.’ I mean: stop what you’re doing and pick up this book.” —

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The Dan Bongino Show

Dan Bongino said the new book was very good and highlighted it as a noteworthy release.

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Because the left, you know, I had Michael Knowles on my radio show the other day, and he's a smart guy. He has a new book out called Speechless. It's very good.

— Episode: Get Away From The Libs As Quickly As You...

Episode: Get Away From The Libs As Quickly As You Can (Ep 1...

Dan Bongino said the new book was very good and highlighted it as a noteworthy release.

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Because the left, you know, I had Michael Knowles on my radio show the other day, and he's a smart guy. He has a new book out called Speechless. It's very good.

Episode: Get Away From The Libs As Quickly As You Can (Ep 1...

Dan Bongino highlighted Michael Knowles' new book, calling it very good and implying it was worth reading.

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Because the way the left, you know, I had Michael Knowles on my radio show the other day, and he's a smart guy. He has a new book out called Speechless. It's very good.

The Megyn Kelly Show

The book was mentioned briefly as Megyn Kelly alluded to a point about the First Amendment, referencing a point she made previously in the book.

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Of course, you know, I put this out in my book Speechless that even if we were talking about the First Amendment here, the First Amendment has always had all sorts of limits around it, particularly fo...

— Episode: Every Leftist Social Justice Talking Poi...

Episode: Every Leftist Social Justice Talking Point Under O...

The book was mentioned briefly as Megyn Kelly alluded to a point about the First Amendment, referencing a point she made previously in the book.

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Of course, you know, I put this out in my book Speechless that even if we were talking about the First Amendment here, the First Amendment has always had all sorts of limits around it, particularly for this kind of speech going back to the founding of our country.

Episode: No Cocaine Culprit, CNN's Dylan Mulvaney Apology,...

Michael Knowles' book "Speechless" was mentioned in relation to the manipulation of language and its impact on consciousness, particularly surrounding the transgender debate.

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Well, this is why the left focuses so much on language. I wrote a whole book on this called Speechless Controlling Words, Controlling Minds.

Episode: Bud Light Backlash Grows, Mr. Beast Fallout, and R...

It was mentioned in the context of how the left manipulates language to win debates before they even begin, exemplified by the use of terms like 'undocumented dreamer' vs. 'illegal alien'.

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They manipulate language so that they can win the debate before the debate ever begins.

Episode: Michael Knowles on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,...

It was described as a book about words, and was providentially relevant to the current climate of political correctness and speech.

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You mentioned you're having a book come out. Is this one actually going to have words?

Well, you know, Megan, I decided after my bestselling blank magnum opus, Reasons to Vote for Democrats, I thought it would be a curious challenge to write a book with words.

So the title of that book is Speechless.

It is in a way providential, I guess, that the book happens to be about exactly what is going on right now, how we got here through this political correctness regime,

Episode: Don Lemon ARRESTED Under Klan and FACE Acts, with...

Michael Knowles mentioned that he had authored a book titled Speechless, which examines the limits of the First Amendment.

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I wrote a whole book called Speechless about the limits of the First Amendment.

The Ben Shapiro Show

Ben Shapiro repeatedly highlighted the title as a thorough examination of political correctness, tracing its historical roots and warning about its spread into public institutions. He and other contributors praised it as a genuinely good work that was a number‑one nonfiction bestseller and urged listeners to purchase it. The discussion emphasized the book’s utility for recognizing and combating left‑wing language tactics.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Ep. 1293 - Your Yoga Pants Can Never Be Woke Enoug...

This book was recommended for its coverage of political correctness, tracing its origins and arguing for the necessity of fighting its spread into all public institutions.

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That's why Michael Knowles took it upon himself to write a book about it. The book is called speechless controlling words controlling minds.

If you have not picked up a copy now would be a good time to do so. The book will take you through the origins of political correctness. Why does essential we stand up and fight its insidious spread into every public institution in America because if we don't the consequences are waiting for us and our kids in the very very near future.

It just is demonstrative of how the left shuts down anything that it doesn't like. The book was the number one nonfiction bestseller in the country going into the July 4th holiday according to publishers weekly. It didn't even hit the New York Times bestseller list at all.

Episode: Ep. 1292 - The Bureaucracy-Media Leak Machine

The book explored the origins of political correctness and analyzed its rapid spread throughout American society, aiming to equip readers with tools to recognize and combat it. It was a number one nonfiction bestseller in the country going into July 4th, according to Publishers Weekly.

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The book is called speechless controlling words controlling lines if you haven't picked up a copy now is the time to do it tens of thousands of you already have the book takes you through the origins of PC and what it's rapid spread through American society means for our future.

Knowles' book was the number one nonfiction bestseller in the country going into July 4th according to publishers weekly and sold like 20,000 copies in the first week of release.

if you don't feel like making a trip it's available on Amazon in hardcover and Kindle edition as well.

Episode: Ep. 1282 - You Don’t Have To Solve Problems If Eve...

This new book masterfully covered the topic of political correctness and thoroughly examined it through the lens of history. The speaker strongly recommended picking up a copy if one did not understand the dangers and relevance of political correctness.

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Michael Knowles's new book, 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds,' is available now wherever books are sold.

Speechless masterfully covers the topic of political correctness and thoroughly examines it through the lens of history. It really is a good book.

If you don't understand the dangers and relevance of PC, it's about time you do, go pick up Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds now available everywhere.

If you haven't felt like making a trip, it's available on Amazon in Hardcover and Kindle Edition.

Episode: Ep. 1281 - It’s Good To Be A Racist Democrat

The speaker strongly endorsed this new book by Michael Knowles, mentioning it explains how society reached its current point regarding political correctness and what it means for the future. The speaker clarified that unlike a previous book by Knowles, this one was genuinely recommended because it was a good book, not just a joke.

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Michael Knowles's new book, 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds,' is available now wherever books are sold.

speechless controlling words controlling minds by my friend sort of Michael Knowles. The book explains how we got to this point and what it means for our future.

Lucky for you it is available everywhere today really is a good book which is why I endorse this one. Not cynically I endorsed his empty book last time because it was a joke this time I actually endorse it because it's a good book.

You can still pre-order a signed copy of speechless at premier collectibles dot com slash speechless before Michael's live signing tonight.

It's great it goes deep into the origins of political correctness why so prevalent in our society today is a book you'll wish you'd have gotten signed if you don't.

Episode: Ep. 1280 - How To Defeat Critical Race Theory

The book was mentioned as being available in bookstores the following day and was praised by the speaker as actually being a really good book, despite the speaker's general rule of never saying anything good about Michael Knowles.

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speechless we'll be available in bookstores tomorrow Tuesday June 22nd

but speechless is actually really good book and you should get a copy today

Episode: Ep. 1260 - Chris Cuomo Is Smaht, Not Like Everyone...

This book was mentioned as a recent publication that contained words, which the speaker found impressive. It discussed controlling words and controlling minds, focusing on the shrinking list of allowed vocabulary.

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Which is why Michael Moles has a new book. It's called Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds.

And actually I've read the book and it's really good. Head on over to Speechlessbook.com to pre-order your copy today or if you want an extra personal touch, text Speechless to 53445 and pre-order a signed copy.

Episode: Ep. 1259 - The Democrats Need January 6

This new book by Michael Knowles was praised for masterfully breaking down the history of political correctness and suggesting what America's future would look like if its growth was not stopped.

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MICHAEL Noles has now actually written a book with actual words in his new book speechless controlling words controlling minds Noles masterfully breaks down the history of political correctness and what america's future will look like if we don't stop its growth it actually is a good book i'm actually proud of michael he wrote a book with words in it that is good so go check it out right now speechless book dot com pre-order your copy today

Episode: Daily Wire Backstage: Derek Chauvin Verdict

The speaker mentioned that this book, which he was planning to plug, discussed how the left uses language to redefine terms and, by doing so, redefine reality.

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I would pain me to plug my book but this is the topic of my book speechless controlling words controlling minds at the left uses language to if you redefine all the terms you can redefine reality

The Matt Walsh Show

Matt Walsh repeatedly highlighted the title as a new release that critiqued the left’s manipulation of language and its impact on thought, urging listeners to purchase it and noting its availability in both hardcover and Kindle formats. He also referenced the book when discussing the Daily Wire’s absence from bestseller lists, attributing the issue to its release. Across the episodes, the hosts promoted the work as a key resource for understanding political correctness.

Highly Recommended

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He blamed Michael Knowles's book Speechless for the DailyWire's exclusion from the NewYorkTimes bestseller list.

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That started with Michael Knowles and his book Speechless, so really I blame him. And ever since then, no other Daily Wire book has allowed to be on the New York Times bestseller.

Episode: Sweet Baby Gang Contest

The hosts urged listeners to purchase the book, mentioning it as a recommended item at the end of the episode.

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go buy Speechless today and Godspeed.

Episode: Ep. 750 - Won't Someone Please Think Of The Ivy Le...

Matt Walsh promoted Michael Knowles' new book, noting its release and describing its focus on political correctness. He highlighted that it was available in hardcover and Kindle editions.

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Pick up Michael Knowles' new book, which you may have heard him mentioned a time or two. It's now out, Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds.

Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds, available everywhere right now. If you don't wanna make a trip to the bookstore, you can always pick it up on Amazon in hardcover and Kindle edition right now.

Episode: Ep. 726 - Drag Queen Indoctrination Hour

He noted that Michael Knowles had written a book called Speechless about political correctness and its impact on language and thought.

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I know this, I talk about all the time and Michael Knowles does too. Enough to write a whole book about it called Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds.

So just head to SpeechlessBook.com to preorder your copy today or if you want an extra personal touch, text Speechless to 53445 to preorder a signed copy.

Episode: Daily Wire Backstage: Derek Chauvin Verdict

The host referred to his upcoming book, describing it as a critique of how the left manipulates language to reshape reality.

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I might, you know, I would pain me to plug my book. But this is the topic of my book, Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds, that the left uses language to if you redefine all the terms, you can redefine reality.

Timcast IRL

Knowles spoke about his book, noting that it was available wherever books are sold, and that it had achieved best-selling status twice.

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If you're a fan of reading or literature you can purchase my book Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds available now wherever you know people post super jet do they it's it's like a meme o...

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Knowles spoke about his book, noting that it was available wherever books are sold, and that it had achieved best-selling status twice.

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If you're a fan of reading or literature you can purchase my book Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds available now wherever you know people post super jet do they it's it's like a meme on our show that is so great thank you all for making me a best-selling author I remember your first book was a huge hit as well that also was uh twice now best-selling author once with words yeah I like it what was the name of the first book

Episode: Timcast IRL #678 Pelosi Attacker's Son Says DePape...

Michael Knowles' book, "Speechless", was highly praised for its content, and listeners were encouraged to purchase a copy. The book was mentioned as being a "national bestseller" and available for Christmas orders.

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Controlling Minds of the National Bestseller.

It's available right now for Christmas orders.

This table is actually very big.

It's actually not yet.

Well thank you for making speechless and number one you know like because people would super chat and say man that story is really crazy Tim hearing about this family has left me speechless just like Michael's and after a couple times I'd be like okay okay and then because you know here's what I do when I read super chats I actually read them before I speak the words so I'm reading two words ahead of what I'm saying but I can't read the whole sentence before I start reading otherwise the show would lag so I read man that story is really crazy then I say it and then I see the speech us and I go and I gotta I gotta read it but it was it was it was it was funny it was fun and it was like a brilliant emergent marketing campaign it worked really well I wish I could take credit but it's really it's just your fanatical listeners it was a meme thank you thank you memes meme makers where can people find you on twitter

Episode: Timcast IRL #614 Biden Celebrates Amid Near RECORD...

The book was mentioned in relation to a song review. The song review, according to the speaker, left the reviewer speechless.

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Michael Knowles finally reviewed Tim's song Will of the People during the whole video he was speechless

Verdict with Ted Cruz

The book was introduced when Michael Knowles mentioned he had just written it about cancel culture, and later Ted Cruz highlighted it as a useful guide that traced the history of censorship from the 1930s onward. The hosts described it as a clear, engaging explanation of why conservatives have lost ground in the culture wars and praised its ability to distill complex ideas without overwhelming readers. Overall, the discussion presented the title as a strongly endorsed resource for understanding woke and political correctness.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Take Your Damn Mask Off, LIVE in Madison, WI

It was mentioned in relation to the discussion about cancel culture, with Michael Knowles mentioning he had just written the book on this very subject.

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You know, coincidentally, I did just write a book on this very subject called Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds.

Episode: Speechless

It was described as exploring the origins of censorship and cancel culture, tracing back to the 1930s and communist thought, and explaining why conservatives have lost ground in the culture wars.

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Senator, this is backwards in so many ways. You opening the show, Verdict with Michael Knowles and craziest of all, a Michael Knowles book that actually has words in it.

And the words are pretty scary. Like on every page. On almost every page.

So let's talk about this book. Let's talk. I mean, the topic of this book, censorship, speech codes, woke culture, political correctness.

I think what is helpful about your book is for folks that are trying to understand this, your book does a good job of tracing the history of it and making it so you can understand what really is going on.

And I think, frankly, if I had to pitch it to you, Senator, the best thing about this book Speechless is you get to learn what these kook, crazy, just terrible, dreary, polysyllabic, awful writers say without having to slog through 10,000 pages of their impenetrable, terrible prose.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

It was a book about free speech that became a national bestseller, despite being ignored by the New York Times, and helped shift the conservative discussion on the topic.

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As a result of my blank book, I was offered the opportunity to write what the publishers called another book. Now I pointed out this, I had not at that point done anything that could reasonably lead t...

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Episode: The Karol Markowicz Show: Michael Knowles on Creat...

It was a book about free speech that became a national bestseller, despite being ignored by the New York Times, and helped shift the conservative discussion on the topic.

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As a result of my blank book, I was offered the opportunity to write what the publishers called another book. Now I pointed out this, I had not at that point done anything that could reasonably lead them to conclude that I could write an actual book with words, but I got a book deal out of it.

And I wrote a book about free speech called Speechless, Controlling Words, Controlling Minds. It came out a few years ago.

And I'm a little slow to publish because conservatives in media have a book out every single year and it's always, you know, how to own the libs and so can you. And it's got a smirk on the cover and everything. And I'm not really into that.

So when that book came out, I'm happy to say it hit number one on the publisher's weekly list, number one national bestseller, which of course means the New York Times wouldn't even acknowledge it.

The Rubin Report

The host highlighted the title as a bestselling work that broke the usual format by actually containing words, praising its incisive look at political correctness and cancel culture. He called it fantastic and excellent, noting its strong reception despite being omitted from certain bestseller lists. The discussion conveyed a strong endorsement, positioning the author as a leading political commentator.

Highly Recommended

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It was described as a bestselling book with no words, indicating a unique and possibly visually-driven format. The New York Times notably excluded it from their bestseller list.

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a man who also wrote one bestselling book with no words and another bestselling book with words that The New York Times decided not to put on their bestseller list.

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Dave Rubin described Michael Knowles's book "Speechless" as fantastic and said Knowles would be a good press secretary in a Rubin administration.

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his last book Speechless was just fantastic

Episode: Conservatives Will Keep Losing Until They Learn Th...

It explores the history of political correctness and cancel culture, challenging the notion that conservatives understand free speech better than the radical left. Knowles argues that conservatives need to learn to say "no" to certain ideologies to stop losing the culture war.

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Michael Knowles has become one of America's most fearless and important political thinkers in a time of unparalleled censorship. The fact that he put actual words in his book is proof of that.

I went in and I knew I wanted to write a book. I felt there was not really a very accessible history of political correctness, which now we also call wokeness or cancel culture.

I went into the book with this preconception that conservatives and classical liberals, I would lump together in this, understand free speech and censorship much better than the radical left does. And I was quickly disabused of this notion.

I learned that a lot of what we have come to regard as just, and I'm talking on the right, I'm talking among conservatives. A lot of what we've come to regard as the nature of our American regime and the kind of nature of the founding and how we understand ourselves in free speech is kind of bunk

Episode: Biden Confuses Reporters, Links the 2nd Amendment...

The podcast host mentioned the release of Michael Knowles's book, "Speechless," and that part three of his interview about it was available on YouTube and the full episode on Locals.

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part three of my interview with Michael Knowles all about his new book speechless which is out right now is up on the YouTube and the full episode is up at Ruben report dot locals dot com

Episode: Press Sec. Continues to Lie About Voter ID Laws, B...

Dave Rubin mentioned Michael Knowles' new book, "Speechless," which was released the day of the podcast recording and seemed to be doing well.

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part two of my interview with michael nulls from the daily wire whose new book speechless came out yesterday and from what i understand it's doing quite well

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Dave Rubin discussed Michael Knowles' new book, "Speechless," positively, mentioning that it's already out and that part one of his interview with Knowles is available on YouTube. He described Knowles as one of the best political pundits and said the book is excellent.

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Michael Knowles has a new book out. It has words in it.

It's called Speechless. It's out right now part one of my interview with Knowles who really has become, I think one of the best political pundits.

the book is excellent. I read it, I gave him a little shout out in the book.

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Dave Rubin mentioned that Michael Knowles has a new book called Speechless, and that he is quoted in it. The book was set to be for sale the day after the podcast was recorded.

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speaking of books i'm pretty much done with my book now i think i told you guys my book editor was here last weekend we plowed through a bunch of stuff we're going through the last bit of touches we finalized some stuff about the cover and i'll announce something soon we'll we'll go on pre-sale right before i go off the grid at the end of july and the book will be out in april

Episode: Mob-Led Book Banning: Michael Knowles, Abigail Shr...

Michael Knowles' upcoming book, "Speechless," is anticipated to contain controversial viewpoints, leading to concerns about potential removal from platforms. He expressed apprehension about potential censorship.

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Your upcoming book, Speechless, is going to have a few more words, I presume I don't have the advanced copy yet. But you're the type of guy that it would be very easy for them to just take out. You've said scary things in your day. And I say very scary things in my new book.

I hope that you pre-order the book. I won't be surprised if the book is then taken off. I hope I hope that it will be available somewhere else. But I do think that the book is scary to them because one thing that conservatives have been pointing out is they're they're getting rid of Dr. Seuss, right?

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