The Glenn Beck Program: Best of the Program | 1/15/26

Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Glenn Beck
Network: Blaze Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode features Glenn Beck's signature blend of political commentary, listener interaction, and cultural observations, focusing heavily on the current state of American politics, the “end game” strategies of political actors, and the risks of escalating division. Glenn dives into the recent controversies involving the Clintons, discusses the efficacy of governmental agencies and officials like Pam Bondi, warns against falling into political traps, and highlights cultural hot topics including changing views on obesity and international issues such as hopes for a free Iran.

Key Segments & Themes

1. Opening Thoughts and Listener Sentiment

• [00:00 – 03:01]
  Glenn expresses personal frustration, especially towards DOJ official Pam Bondi, and reflects on a recent internal poll where 56% of listeners supported his stance on the Clinton situation.
  Glenn sets the stage for the episode’s big questions:
  • “What is the most important battle that we face today?”
  • “The left hasn’t learned a single damn thing. Wait until you hear what they now have to say about fat people.”

Notable Quote:
“I came in today for the podcast and something just snapped, which made me say we are five days away from my fundamental transformation on how I handle Pam Bondi. I can't take it anymore.” – Glenn Beck [00:00]

2. The Caller: Tyler from Arkansas & America’s Biggest Battle

• [03:06 – 11:20]
  A 36-year-old small business owner voices concerns about America “spinning its wheels” and asks Glenn what the top priority should be in the next 6-12 months.

Glenn’s Response – The Real Battles:

• Internal Battle: American people are losing faith in their institutions and each other.
• External Battle: U.S. must prepare for potential war; claims President is quietly following FDR’s playbook pre-World War II.
• Emphasizes the need for personal and community resilience.
• Criticizes Republicans for cowardice regarding NGOs and for not supporting actions against entities like USAID.
• Explains strategic moves regarding foreign policy, resource acquisition, and building new alliances.

Notable Quote:
“First thing, fix yourself ... Repair anything that you can right now. Strengthen all of your bonds and make sure your head is right and you're on God's side. Don't expect God to be on your side, that you're on God's side.” – Glenn Beck [06:45]

3. The Clinton Controversy: To Arrest or Not to Arrest?

• [11:20 – 29:30]
  Glenn interacts with “Insider” comments and expands on his view that pursuing the Clintons in Congress for contempt, especially related to Epstein, is a trap.

Major Points:

• Asserts that arresting the Clintons now (especially on Epstein) risks civilizational chaos or even civil war.
• Advocates pursuing airtight, prosecutable cases—specifically around tangible Clinton Foundation scandals or Gazprom, not unprovable allegations.
• Warns against making the Clintons appear as victims of retribution.

Notable Quotes:
“Don't arrest the Clintons. It's a trap. It's a trap. Don't do it.” – Glenn Beck [11:42]
“You don't try to kill the king unless you can kill the king. ... You gotta take them out. And you better come prepared with the goods.” – Glenn Beck [29:00]

Listener/Insider Comments Highlight:

• Arrests could spark a “French style revolution” or “civilization war.”
• Calls to move on and focus on actionable Clinton scandals, not Epstein.

4. Pam Bondi and DOJ Frustrations

• [15:17 – 15:30], [End of sections throughout the show]
  Beck promises a major change in how he addresses Pam Bondi's inaction in five days (January 20th), inviting listener input and building anticipation for a future episode.

Notable Quote:
“We are going to spend the next five days preparing to fundamentally transform my argument and my way of handling Pam Bondi. It'll happen on January 20th.” – Glenn Beck [15:30]

5. The Endgame: Political Chaos, Arsonists, and the Great Reset

• [29:30 – 39:00]
  Glenn presents the current unrest in Minnesota as evidence of desperate tactics by entrenched elites to “burn it all down,” referencing the Great Reset and WEF narratives.
• Describes a pattern where “arsonists” (political insiders) blame “firefighters” (reformers/ICE/DOJ) to sow chaos and division.
• Warns against Congress “handing the arsonists the matches” by playing into their trap.

Notable Quote:
“These guys, they want to burn the whole place down. They've wanted to burn the whole place down for a very long time. It fits their plan.” – Glenn Beck [35:00]

6. Clinton Foundation, Epstein, and the Futility of Motions Without Evidence

• [29:30 – 39:00]
  Beck describes the futility of the current Congressional approach, pointing out the lack of substantial evidence—especially on Epstein.
  Makes clear distinction—believes the Clintons are guilty of corruption, but urges prosecuting them only on strong, evidenced cases.

Quote:
“There are lots of cases to build about the Clintons. Epstein might make you feel good...but you don't have a case because nobody did anything.” – Glenn Beck [38:45]

7. Washington Dysfunction: The Filibuster Debate

• [39:00 – 41:00]
  Explains the “zombie filibuster” and why he believes reforms are necessary to make Congress functional again, pushing for rules that encourage active filibustering instead of today's passive blocking.

8. Changing Cultural Narratives: Obesity & Privilege

• [41:00 – 42:33]
  Glenn reacts with incredulity to:
  • Oprah's comments attributing obesity to genetics rather than habit.
  • A breakdown of fatness “privilege” via shirt sizes (small fat, mid fat, super fat) and the notion of social privilege tied to body size.

Notable Quote:
“I don't think this is a good thing to reinforce. But you know, what do I know?” – Glenn Beck [39:52]

9. International Outlook: Message from Exiled Iranian Crown Prince

• [42:33 – 43:23]
  Plays and endorses a statement from the exiled Crown Prince of Iran envisioning a free, pro-Western, peaceful Iran, recognizing Israel and pursuing Abraham/Cyrus Accords.

10. Violence and Political Rhetoric in Minnesota

• [43:23 – 47:58]
  Recounts a recent incident involving ICE and Venezuelan migrant/illegal alien, highlighting attacks on law enforcement.
• Criticizes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for inciting protest and remarks about creating a database on ICE activities.
• Discusses the dangers of inflaming rhetoric and its tangible consequences for public safety and law enforcement.

Notable Quote:
“You're watching your country dissolve and file into two camps. ... We are at that point [where]...somebody makes a miscalculation. We're in World War Three. Somebody makes a miscalculation in the United States, and we could be in civil war. We have to be very, very careful and cautious of our words. It's a very delicate situation, and you're dealing with people who want to burn everything to the ground.” – Glenn Beck [48:13]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “You don't take on the two that have all of the keys to the NGOs. Don't do it. They want Congress to arrest them. They want them to do that. And they want you to be angry and in the streets going arrest them.” – Glenn Beck [14:10]

• “If you don't have evidence, jailing them is going to only look like politics, not justice.” – Glenn Beck [36:50]

• “I believe [the President] is preparing for war because war is very likely, because everyone is being pushed into a corner. ... I've told you this since 2008. This is the way it's going to happen.” – Glenn Beck [09:45]

Episode Flow & Tone

• Language & Tone: Glenn uses direct, impassioned, sometimes indignant language, filled with metaphors ("arsonists/fires," "zombie filibuster") and blunt critiques of both political adversaries and supposed allies. The tone is combative, urgent, and frequently sardonic, balanced by moments of candor and listener engagement.
• Conversation Style: Heavy on monologue peppered with actual listener/caller comments and reactions from co-hosts/producers.

Key Takeaways & Action Steps

• Discernment Over Emotion: Beck urges listeners (and lawmakers) to avoid emotional, reactionary moves—especially in highly charged political investigations (e.g., against the Clintons).
• Personal Responsibility: The greatest threat is internal: Americans must solidify their values, repair communities, and be vigilant.
• Political Caution: Warns that elites may “burn it all down” to cover their tracks and that Congress risks playing into their hands.
• Cultural Critiques: Challenges new narratives and progressive language on obesity and privilege.
• Global Affairs: Advocates public support for movements toward freedom abroad (e.g., Iran) while resisting U.S. military involvement.
• Law & Order: Emphasizes the responsibilities and dangers faced by law enforcement amid increasing political polarization.

Segment Timestamps

• 00:00–03:01 – Show introduction; setting the tone; Glenn’s frustration with Pam Bondi
• 03:06–11:20 – Call from Tyler; America’s biggest battle: internal vs. external threats
• 11:20–15:30 – The Clinton dilemma; why going after them now is a trap
• 15:30–29:30 – More on DOJ, Revolution analogies, the risks of political prosecutions without evidence
• 29:30–39:00 – Arsonist/fireman analogy in Minnesota; the Great Reset; why chaos is being engineered
• 39:00–41:00 – The zombie filibuster; Senate dysfunction
• 41:00–42:33 – Cultural trends: obesity as identity and social privilege
• 42:33–43:23 – Iran's future: words from the Crown Prince
• 43:23–47:58 – Minnesota ICE incident, political rhetoric, and the dangers for law enforcement
• 47:58–end – Glenn’s plea for rational discourse, caution against entering the “endgame” of public division

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