The Glenn Beck Program: Best of the Program | Guest: Andy Ngo | 12/9/25

Episode Overview

In this “Best of” edition of The Glenn Beck Program, Glenn dives into major issues affecting American culture and politics, delivering his signature sharp commentary. The episode highlights the rise of Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, critical debate over the so-called "fourth branch" of government and the Supreme Court case regarding presidential power over administrative agencies, and a detailed discussion with journalist Andy Ngo about the dangers of conspiracy theories undermining justice in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. With long-standing co-host Stu, Glenn also weaves in humor and pop culture references, maintaining a fast-paced, candid, and occasionally irreverent tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Campaign: Media Phenomenon or Political Absurdity?

[04:44–14:52]

• Glenn and Stu introduce Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign with amusement and skepticism, dubbing it “the greatest Christmas gift” for Stu.

• They play and mock Crockett’s campaign ad, highlighting a viral X (Twitter) comment:
  “This is the type of campaign video that only a low IQ person would approve.”
  — Glenn Beck [06:27]

• Stu lampoons the Democratic Party’s incentives, suggesting that viral, media-savvy personalities like Crockett win attention, despite having what he calls “the IQ of a bagel.”
  “She gives us things to talk about and to laugh about. She brings joy into my life on a daily basis, and I love her.”
  — Stu [08:08]

• Debate over Crockett proposing race-based tax exemption as a version of reparations:

  • Glenn plays a clip of Crockett endorsing the idea that Black Americans shouldn't pay taxes for a period.
  • Stu calls the proposal “lunatic”:
    “If you put it on a sketch comedy show, people would die laughing at it. And she's presenting it as a serious issue…”
    — Stu [10:42]

• They debate whether her campaign can win in Texas, with Glenn expressing concern Crockett could have unexpected success, drawing parallels to how Trump’s novelty was initially underestimated.
  “I do worry because I think the Democrats had a very similar take on Donald Trump in 2015.”
  — Stu [14:52]

2. The Supreme Court, the Fourth Branch, and the Problem with Experts

[16:37–32:41]

• Glenn discusses implications of a Supreme Court case about presidential power to remove administrative agency heads, targeting the “fourth branch of government.”

• He criticizes Ketanji Brown Jackson for advocating rule by unelected experts:
  “This from a judicial expert who cannot define a woman because she's not a doctor, she's not a scientist. She needs an expert to define a woman. That's how insane her thinking is.”
  — Glenn Beck [19:01]

• Glenn lists negative outcomes historically presided over by “expert” classes—wars, national debt, medical scandals—to illustrate the dangers of unaccountable technocrats.

• Central questions posed to listeners:

  • Should unelected experts have power insulated from voters and elected officials?
  • Have Americans quietly accepted a de facto fourth branch—an unaccountable bureaucracy subverting democratic oversight?

• Glenn references the Federalist Papers, paraphrasing James Madison:
  “Power cloaked in expertise and shielded from the people would someday become the very definition of tyranny.”
  — Glenn Beck [25:40]

• He explains the constitutional stakes, warning:
  “You cannot have executive power without executive accountability. And if accountability disappears, liberty disappears right after it.”
  — Glenn Beck [30:22]

• The rhetorical bottom line: The administrative state—FTC, SEC, CFPB, etc.—runs amok unless checked by democratic accountability. Otherwise, the U.S. risks being run by “an empire of administrators” rather than a republic.

3. Justice for Charlie Kirk: Conspiracy Theories and the Quest for Truth (with Andy Ngo)

[32:41–49:15]

• Glenn details how, following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, he, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly were notified of a potential foreign hit-list threat, which was ruled out in days via standard investigative procedures.

• He laments the proliferation of conspiracy theories that ignore the investigative process, warning this could undermine justice for Kirk by poisoning the jury pool.

• Andy Ngo joins to share concerns over podcast-driven misinformation:

  • “The dark side that can come with [podcasting] when kind of anything can go. And that clickbait and perhaps financial motives may be at the forefront of the minds of some unethical podcasters.”
    — Andy Ngo [36:39]
  • Ngo says the right’s unity and focus on real sources of violence—far-left extremism—has been derailed by these conspiracies.

• Ngo addresses the most common conspiracy misconceptions:

  • The presence of a gag order is being falsely interpreted as federal conspiracy (it’s a standard state measure to prevent circus-like trials, as in the Chauvin/Floyd case).
  • The lack of information is normal pre-trial procedure to protect the process, not evidence of cover-up.
  • Podcasters exploiting the public’s ignorance about the justice system “are really exploiting that and thinking that there’s something there when there's nothing…”
    — Andy Ngo [44:07]

• Glenn and Andy agree cameras should be allowed in the trial for transparency, but not before:
  “We do have a right to see the trial like we did with OJ Simpson.”
  — Glenn Beck [44:42]

• Ngo concludes with a call for ethical responsibility in new media, not censorship:
  “Responsibility really matters… I’m not calling for a ban of anyone. I’m calling for people to recognize that responsibility really matters.”
  — Andy Ngo [47:53]

• Glenn commends Ngo, referencing Ngo’s book “Unmask: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “[AI] is the greatest tool man has ever come up with… as long as you use AI as a tool and you do not lose yourself to it… keep it under control and make sure that it doesn’t reflect what we want… but what it actually is.”
  — Glenn Beck [03:36]

• “Jasmine Crockett… She’s the perfect encapsulation of the modern Democrat party, and I love every second of it. She gives us things to talk about and to laugh about. She brings joy into my life on a daily basis, and I love her.”
  — Stu [08:08]

• “We have to have experts that don't really answer to anybody… This from a judicial expert who cannot define a woman because she's not a doctor, she's not a scientist. She needs an expert to define a woman.”
  — Glenn Beck [19:01]

• “Power cloaked in expertise and shielded from the people would someday become the very definition of tyranny.”
  — Glenn Beck, paraphrasing Madison [25:40]

• “You cannot have executive power without executive accountability. And if accountability disappears, liberty disappears right after it.”
  — Glenn Beck [30:22]

• “The dark side that can come with [podcasting]: anything can go. And that clickbait and perhaps financial motives may be at the forefront of the minds of some unethical podcasters.”
  — Andy Ngo [36:39]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jasmine Crockett campaign commentary: [04:44–14:52]
• Supreme Court & Administrative State Issue: [16:37–32:41]
• Andy Ngo on conspiracy theories and Charlie Kirk: [32:41–49:15]

Tone & Language

Glenn and Stu adopt a sardonic, combative tone when discussing opposing political figures or bureaucratic elites, often veering into humor and blunt analogies (“IQ of a bagel”). With Andy Ngo, the conversation turns more earnest, focused on the dangers of misinformation and the ethical responsibilities of independent media.

Summary

This episode spotlights Glenn Beck’s brand of political commentary—mixing humor, outrage, and deep skepticism towards modern political trends, particularly left-wing personalities and the unaccountable "expert class". The highlight conversation with Andy Ngo offers a sobering take on the internal dangers of sensationalism within conservative media and its potential to undermine real justice. Through it all, the program maintains its blend of biting satire, populist real talk, and calls for personal and civic responsibility in navigating modern American political life.