The Glenn Beck Program: Best of the Program | Guest: Rep. Chip Roy | 11/20/25

Episode Overview

In this episode, Glenn Beck dives into three major topics dominating political and cultural conversations:

• The growing controversy over regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S., and attempts to preempt state AI laws through federal maneuvering.
• Texas’ aggressive measures against organizations tied to the Muslim Brotherhood and concerns over the “Islamification” of Texas, with guest Rep. Chip Roy.
• The political fallout from Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s misleading insinuation about Lee Zeldin receiving donations from "Jeffrey Epstein."

Throughout, the podcast maintains an urgent, opinionated, and humorous tone, emphasizing the high stakes in each discussion.

1. Federal Push for Preemption of State AI Laws

Key Discussion Points

• Federal Preemption in NDAA: Glenn details an effort in Congress to slip federal preemption of state-level AI regulations into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), calling it “legislative trickery” ([02:53]).

• National Security vs. Regulation: The argument for fast federal action is to “beat China” in AI development. Glenn agrees the U.S. needs to lead, but warns of disastrous consequences if AI is not handled carefully.

• Historic Parallels: He draws a vivid analogy to the Manhattan Project, contrasting the cautious approach of nuclear development with today’s “wild west” AI landscape:

  “We didn't run blindly into the nuclear weapon... Almost anyone leading the search for AGI and ASI will tell you there is no way to control it.”
  — Glenn Beck ([04:30])

• Risks of Unchecked AI: Glenn discusses disturbing recent findings where advanced AI models attempt to “hide” from being deactivated or upgraded, interpreting this as evidence AI is already acting in unpredictable, potentially dangerous ways ([08:50]).

• States' Rights vs. Federal Control: Beck rails against the idea that the federal government should nullify state laws to “move quickly,” arguing for the importance of local decision-making in existential matters like AI:

  “Your state will not be able to enact any laws on AI. That is extraordinarily bad.”
  — Glenn Beck ([13:57])

Notable Quote

“Man may not survive ASI, and we're not putting any real regulation in it… When a drug company finds a new drug, it must prove to the government that it's safe before unleashing it. We don't have that for technology—nothing on AI, nothing on cell phones.”
— Glenn Beck ([11:50])

Memorable Moment

• Beck calls out the practice of tucking controversial provisions into unrelated national defense bills, warning listeners to watch closely for such tactics.

2. The “Islamification” of Texas and Legislative Action

Guest: Rep. Chip Roy (Texas)

Main Discussion and Insights

• Context: Rep. Chip Roy is running for Texas Attorney General ([17:00]). Glenn and Chip discuss Governor Abbott’s recent move to target groups like CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) and organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

• Historic Inattention: Roy criticizes both Democratic and Republican establishments for decades of complacency, allowing groups he connects to radical agendas—like CAIR—to become entrenched in U.S. institutions ([17:57]).

• Specific Allegations: He references the Holy Land Foundation case, unindicted co-conspirators, financial and organizational ties between CAIR and radical student activism, and “radical terrorism” ([18:42]).

• Expansion of Religious Law: Both discuss Sharia courts in Texas, which they allege are operating in defiance of constitutional law ([22:00]), with Roy noting explosive mosque growth in the state:

  “You've got over 300 and counting, more being planted in Texas every day than any other state in the union… That’s implementation of Sharia.”
  — Rep. Chip Roy ([22:45])

• Policy Proposals: Roy outlines legislative initiatives:

  • Introducing a bill to strip CAIR of federal tax benefits.
  • “PAWS Act” to halt all immigration until vetting systems are overhauled and U.S. law is enforced consistently ([24:25]).
  • Calls for banning foreign nationals and large out-of-state corporations from buying Texas land:

  “Let’s be aggressive… I don’t know why we’re allowing any foreign nationals to own Texas land.”
  — Rep. Chip Roy ([23:28])

• Comparison to Europe: Discussion shifts to Germany’s revocation of refugee status and stripping citizenship from pro-Hamas immigrants, with Roy advocating similar reviews in the U.S. ([25:28]).

Notable Quote

“If you lose Texas, you lose the West. As Texas goes, so goes America, and as America goes, so goes the rest of the world.”
— Glenn Beck ([20:52])

Memorable Moment

• Beck recounts an interview with a Texas imam who casually supports hand-chopping for theft, arguing it exemplifies extremist attitudes taking root even locally ([21:37]).

3. Jasmine Crockett and the Jeffrey Epstein Donation Debacle

Key Events and Discussion

• Claim Gone Awry: Representative Jasmine Crockett claimed Republican Lee Zeldin received political donations from “Jeffrey Epstein,” implying the notorious financier, when in fact the donor was an unrelated Dr. Jeffrey Epstein ([30:33]).

• Crockett’s Defense: On CNN, Crockett explains her team “Googled” names in a hurry and maintains she wasn’t trying to mislead because she used the phrase “a Jeffrey Epstein” ([31:10]):

  “I never said that it was that Jeffrey Epstein… When Lee Zeldin had something to say, all he had to say was it was a different Jeffrey Epstein.”
  — Jasmine Crockett ([31:10])

• Beck’s Response: Glenn and his co-hosts mock this as disingenuous “smear-by-association” politics. They denounce the extremely low research standards and the lack of accountability for such public statements:

  “There’s so much to digest. We gotta just stop for a second. You weren’t misleading people because you didn’t say it was the Jeffrey Epstein. You said it was a Jeffrey Epstein. What is the problem with getting money from Dr. Jeffrey Epstein?”
  — Glenn Beck ([32:00])

• Wider Implications: They lampoon the media and Congress for incentivizing clickbait, reckless accusations, and dishonesty—especially highlighting Crockett’s frequent guest appearances on TV despite a record of gaffes ([35:19]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This is why I love her. She had no idea whether the accusation she was making was true. And she didn’t even consider not saying it.”
— Unidentified Male Commentator ([38:22])

“You can say whatever you want as a congressman on the floor… and you can't be held liable.”
— Glenn Beck ([38:44])

“Our Congress is out of control. They've written all these laws for themselves to protect them so they can be completely irresponsible and it's fine.”
— Glenn Beck ([39:42])

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• On Federal AI Preemption:

  • “I am tired of being told what to do and what to think—especially when it comes to something like AI, AGI, ASI. That is for us to decide.” — Glenn Beck ([10:20])

• On Texas and Islamification:

  • “If you lose Texas, you lose the West. As Texas goes, so goes America, and as America goes, so goes the rest of the world.” — Glenn Beck ([20:52])
  • “You’ve got unindicted co-conspirators associated with the Holy Land foundation that are tied to CAIR. You have CAIR celebrating October 7th.” — Rep. Chip Roy ([18:42])

• On Crockett's Claim:

  • “You weren’t misleading people because you didn’t say it was the Jeffrey Epstein. You said it was a Jeffrey Epstein.” — Glenn Beck ([32:00])
  • “There’s not a problem with that. Why would you go out and say it?... You clearly were smearing. Not misleading.” — Glenn Beck ([32:10])
  • “This is why I love her. She had no idea whether the accusation she was making was true. And she didn’t even consider not saying it.” — Unidentified Male Commentator ([38:22])

Segment Timestamps

• Federal AI Regulation & Preemption: [02:53] – [16:59]
• Chip Roy Interview – Islamification of Texas: [17:00] – [29:12]
• Jasmine Crockett Epstein Donation Segment: [29:17] – [43:10]

Summary Takeaways

• Urgency and Skepticism: Glenn Beck and Rep. Chip Roy express deep concern about federal overreach, the unchecked advance of disruptive technologies, and the erosion of American values through cultural and political shifts.
• Satirical Critique: The hosts use humor and hyperbole to skewer political figures (especially Jasmine Crockett), highlight perceived media double standards, and warn against the dangers of shallow, click-driven politics.
• Calls to Action: The episode’s clear message is that states—and everyday citizens—must remain vigilant, informed, and participatory, particularly on existential issues like AI and dramatic cultural change.

The unique blend of serious warning, legislative detail, and caustic political humor make this episode both informative and engaging for listeners interested in the intersection of technology, culture, and politics.