The Glenn Beck Program – Best of the Program | 11/19/25

Episode Overview

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program, dated November 19, 2025, dives into several topics: explosive claims about antisemitism’s historical roots, the ideological legacy of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and its modern implications, a deep dive into the Olivia Nuzzi scandal in journalism, and an analysis of recent vague calls from prominent Democrats for military and CIA personnel to potentially refuse certain orders. Glenn and co-host Stu Burguiere blend incisive commentary with trademark wit, exploring the cultural and political undercurrents shaping America and the West.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Enduring Legacy of the Grand Mufti and Modern Antisemitism

[03:00–14:50] Glenn Beck

• Glenn embarks on a historical exposition connecting present-day antisemitism and radicalism to the “forgotten” figure of Hajj Amin al-Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem.
• He explains al-Husseini’s direct collaboration with Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, particularly his 1941 Berlin meeting where he advocated for the “final solution” to extend into Arab lands:
  • Quote: “He pledged support for the Nazi cause in exchange for a promise that the Third Reich would extend its final solution to the Jews living in the Middle East… This is not speculation. This isn’t rumor. This is recorded, documented, corroborated history.” (06:43)
• Al-Husseini’s influence is outlined as a bridge between European fascism and Middle Eastern extremism:
  • He recruited Muslims for Nazi SS divisions and broadcast Nazi propaganda across the Arab world.
• Post-WWII, al-Husseini became an architect of continuing anti-Jewish violence, mentoring Yasser Arafat and infusing Nazi-derived ideology into groups like the PLO, Fatah, Black September, and eventually, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
• Glenn argues that the slogans and dogmas echoed by today’s terror groups have deep roots in Nazi-era propaganda:
  • Quote: “If you look at Hamas, their founding charter reads like a grotesque remix of the Mufti’s 1930s and 1940s propaganda, complete with conspiracy theories lifted directly from the Nazi tracks.” (11:44)
• He warns that modern antisemitic outbursts are symptoms of this enduring, systematized hate:
  • Quote: “When you watch mobs in European cities chanting ‘Gas the Jews,’ you are looking at the shadow of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem… He systematized [hatred]. He modernized it.” (12:30)
• Glenn closes this segment by asserting the necessity of facing history’s uncomfortable truths:
  • Quote: “The past is not a museum. It is a map… If we ignore this, we ignore it at our own peril.” (05:15, 13:50)

2. The Olivia Nuzzi Scandal: Journalistic Ethics and Media Double-Standards

[15:13–29:00] Stu Burguiere, Glenn Beck

• Stu delivers a detailed, somewhat tongue-in-cheek account of journalist Olivia Nuzzi’s meteoric ascent and subsequent scandal.
• Origins: Nuzzi began as an intern for Anthony Weiner’s mayoral campaign—a “legendary catastrophe” (16:45)—and, upon leaving, published an exposé that launched her into the national spotlight.
• From this, she lands a reporting job at the Daily Beast, covers presidential campaigns, and quickly becomes New York Magazine’s Washington correspondent at age 24—a position “created for her” (21:36).
• Stu and Glenn riff on Nuzzi’s rapid rise and its implications, joking about the journalistic world and the “standards at the Daily Beast… exactly zero. They have higher standards at Fordham. And those are low.” (20:24)
• The scandal takes off as Nuzzi, while profiling RFK Jr., becomes entangled in an “emotional affair” and is engaged to journalist Ryan Lizza. Both Nuzzi and Kennedy are in other relationships at the time.
• Stu identifies the multiple layers of ethical concern, specifically the breach of journalistic integrity and the media’s double standards:
  • Quote (Stu): “You’re profiling someone and having an affair with them at the same time. That is frowned upon, at least in theory, in the world of journalism. Now in practice, God only knows…” (25:16)
• Rather than facing lasting career damage, Nuzzi receives a glowing New York Times feature, highlighting the disconnect between consequences for some and protection for media elites:
  • Quote (Stu): “Instead, she gets a glowing profile in the New York Times… hair in the wind like Chanel glasses. She looks spectacular as she’s going down.” (29:00)

3. Democrats' Message to Military and CIA: Disobey “Illegal Orders”?

[29:23–44:18] Glenn Beck, Jason, Stu Burguiere

• Glenn and Stu analyze a recent video from several Democratic politicians (e.g., Sen. Alyssa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly) urging members of the military and intelligence community to refuse “illegal orders.”
• Clip segment (Democratic politicians): “You can refuse illegal orders… You must refuse illegal orders… No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution.” (32:54)
• Glenn agrees with the principle but questions the timing and motive:
  • Quote: “I agree 100% with everything they just said. 100%. My question is, why are they saying it?” (33:31)
• He points out a lack of specifics and juxtaposes this message with historical abuses under previous administrations, questioning why this warning is being issued now.
• Stu suggests the intent may be to undermine public confidence in the President and sow doubt, hinting at “color revolution” tactics:
  • Quote (Stu): “There’s a version of that [message] that’s, like, treasonous, right? Like you’re telling the military to not listen to the commander-in-chief.” (35:01)
• Jason and Glenn delve into the constitutional bounds and the CIA, arguing the agency has long operated outside proper oversight.
  • Quote (Jason): “I think the establishment of the CIA is actually anti-constitutional, to be perfectly honest.” (38:00)
• Glenn warns this messaging is more about “undermining credibility” and “sowing seeds of chaos,” rather than genuine concerns for legality or constitutional order:
  • Quote: “If you could be specific, I would have no problem… But they can’t be specific.” (35:51)
  • Quote: “This is not an honest message. This is part of color revolution. I’m convinced of it.” (41:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The past is not a museum. It is a map.”
  — Glenn Beck (05:15)

• “He pledged support for the Nazi cause in exchange for a promise that the Third Reich would extend its final solution to the Jews living in the Middle East… This is not speculation. This isn’t rumor. This is recorded, documented, corroborated history.”
  — Glenn Beck (06:43)

• “If you look at Hamas, their founding charter reads like a grotesque remix of the Mufti’s 1930s and 1940s propaganda…”
  — Glenn Beck (11:44)

• “You’re profiling someone and having an affair with them at the same time. That is frowned upon, at least in theory, in the world of journalism. Now in practice, God only knows…”
  — Stu Burguiere (25:16)

• “Instead, she gets a glowing profile in the New York Times… hair in the wind like Chanel glasses. She looks spectacular as she’s going down.”
  — Stu Burguiere (29:00)

• “I agree 100% with everything they just said. 100%. My question is, why are they saying it?”
  — Glenn Beck (33:31)

• “There’s a version of that [message] that’s, like, treasonous, right? Like you’re telling the military to not listen to the commander-in-chief.”
  — Stu Burguiere (35:01)

• “This is not an honest message. This is part of color revolution. I’m convinced of it.”
  — Glenn Beck (41:00)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:00–14:50] — Glenn’s exposé on the Grand Mufti, antisemitism, and the roots of modern radicalism
• [15:13–29:00] — The Olivia Nuzzi scandal: career trajectory, ethical breaches, and media response
• [29:23–44:18] — Democrats’ message to military/CIA, analysis of intent, and constitutional implications

Tone & Style

Glenn and Stu’s tone throughout is urgent, direct, and often irreverent, with candid asides and comic relief to temper the gravity of the topics. The discussion is both historical and current, blending deep dives with cultural commentary and media criticism in a voice that is both accessible and provocative.

Takeaways

• The persistent rise in antisemitism and radicalism is deeply rooted in specific historical events and propagandists whose influence is still felt today.
• Media elites are often shielded from consequences that would destroy a lesser-known journalist, revealing deep-seated double standards.
• Recent Democratic messaging to the military and intelligence community raises concerns about the politicization of armed forces and the possible sowing of distrust — messaging that Glenn believes is strategically ambiguous and potentially destabilizing.

For listeners seeking a fast-moving, unvarnished critique of America’s past and present, this episode offers sweeping context, sharp humor, and pointed concern for the nation’s political health.