The Glenn Beck Program — Best of the Program

Guest: Rep. Chip Roy | Air Date: December 17, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Glenn Beck delivers powerful commentary on the meaning of Hanukkah, explores the challenges facing American culture, and conducts an in-depth interview with Rep. Chip Roy of Texas. The conversation centers on Roy's new immigration bill, 'The Pause Act,' and the existential questions around national identity and assimilation. Rounding out the episode, Beck and his co-host discuss recent news, parenting struggles, and media intrigue surrounding the Trump administration. The tone is impassioned, provocative, and laced with Beck’s trademark candor and humor.

The Meaning of Hanukkah in Turbulent Times

Segment begins at [04:07]

• Glenn Beck reflects on Hanukkah’s deeper significance, focusing on its relevance for people of all faiths or none:
  • The fourth night symbolizes being “in the middle,” when the outcome is uncertain and perseverance matters most.
  • Hanukkah isn’t just a miracle-of-lights story or a Jewish holiday; it’s about a determined minority refusing to relinquish their identity in the face of conformity and erasure.
  • Beck draws parallels between the Hanukkah story and current cultural struggles, especially the isolation some Jewish people feel amid rising antisemitism.
  • Notable Quote:

    “History isn’t decided at the beginning of a fight, and it’s rarely remembered at the end, when history is truly decided is right here in the middle, when the cost is real, and the outcome is unclear.”
    — Glenn Beck [04:18]

  • He emphasizes the enduring power of faith, tradition, and “deliberate acts of light” even when darkness seems persistent.
  • The importance of standing firm in identity and values, regardless of outcome.

Rep. Chip Roy on 'The Pause Act' and Immigration Reform

Segment begins at [14:00]

Bill Overview and Motivation

• Roy introduces 'The Pause Act', calling for a temporary halt to most legal immigration while systemic reforms are made ([14:23]):

  • “We should pause legal immigration until we fix a lot of things, fix diversity visas, fix chain migration, fix H1B.” — Chip Roy [15:55]
  • Argues the U.S. is seeing high numbers of immigrants who are not assimilating and who, instead, create enclaves that dilute American cultural values.

• Historical Context:

  • Compares current migration to early 20th century mass migration, noting differences:
    • Then: no welfare state, strong assimilation, unified culture.
    • Now: increased dependency, loss of shared values, and schools not teaching “America is great.”

Specific Proposals

• Key policies in the bill ([21:38]):

  • End automatic citizenship (restrict birthright citizenship to those born to citizen parents).
  • End chain migration and the H1B visa program.
  • Ensure immigrant assimilation.
  • Deny entry to:
    • Sharia law adherents.
    • Chinese Communist Party members.
    • Terrorists.

• Beck reacts to Roy’s proposals:

  • “Deny entry to Sharia law adherence. … Deny entry to Chinese Communist Party members. … Deny entry to terrorists. This is a civilization that is on a suicidal path if that can't happen.” — Glenn Beck [22:15]

Diversity Visas & Welfare

• Diversity Visa Program:
  • Roy explains: it’s “very specifically designed to bring people in from countries that we don’t have significant immigration from. … It’s literally designed to, quote, diversify our immigration population.” [19:18]
• Welfare Magnet:
  • U.S. offers welfare, education, and health care to non-citizens, incentivizing migration [22:43].

Cultural and Political Implications

• Culture Under Threat:
  • Roy warns American culture is under siege, referencing Rep. Ilhan Omar's intent to reshape the nation, and drawing parallels to Ireland’s loss of identity per Beck's anecdote with an Irish-born police officer.
    • “If we don’t recognize—you can’t win a war that you don’t acknowledge exists, Glenn. And there is a war being waged against our way of life and against our culture.” — Chip Roy [23:40]
• Need for State and Federal Action:
  • Urges not just federal, but state-level pushback to reclaim and protect American values.

Legislative Prospects and Call to Action

• Chances of Success:

  • Roy admits it will be a tough sell due to business and local interests, but asserts urgency: “We have got to move quickly ... if we don’t reform our legal immigration system immediately and pause it ... we’re not going to save the country.” [25:28]
  • Beck urges audience to support the bill: “Ask your congressmen, your senators to join with Chip on the Pause Act...” [28:20]

• Positive Note:

  • Roy closes with hope:

    “We live in the greatest country in the history of the world. We’ve got to keep our heads up and put our faith in Jesus … and remember that it’s upon us to pass this down to our kids and grandkids.” — Chip Roy [28:44]

News Reflections: Politics, Parenting, and Media Mysteries

Segment runs from [29:13] onward

Trump’s Upcoming Address

• Beck speculates about Trump’s announced national address, expressing hope for practical economic progress over political boasts ([29:13]).

High-Profile Family Tragedy

• Briefly discusses Rob Reiner’s family turmoil, pivoting into a broader, empathetic discussion on parenting challenges:
  • Parenting Wisdom:
    • “You can do a lot of things ... but you can’t control the outcome of it. ... If they decide to be idiots … or horrible people or great people, there’s only so much of that you can control.” — Co-host [32:35]
  • Beck and co-host emphasize understanding, patience, and God’s unseen plans amid family struggles.
    • “God doesn’t run any of his plans by us in advance.” — Co-host [34:54]
    • “Just run that by me ... make life so much easier.” — Glenn Beck [35:06] (humorous frustration)

Media & Conspiracy Theories

• Touches on the “Vanity Fair/Susie Wiles” controversy, speculating on internal political drama and the Washington tell-all book culture ([37:16]).
• Lightheartedly discusses conspiracy theories, UFO disclosure rumors, and Spielberg’s new project, poking fun at the proliferation of “psyops” and conspiratorial thinking:
  • “Everything is a conspiracy... Shock absorbers were designed first for use by the CIA. … Stop. Everything is a conspiracy.” — Glenn Beck [36:08]

Timestamps Quick Reference

• [04:07] Hanukkah and the Power of Endurance
• [14:00] Chip Roy Interview Begins
• [15:55] Pause Act explained
• [19:18] Diversity visas and cultural impact
• [22:15] “Suicidal path” quote
• [25:28] Urgency of reform
• [28:44] Roy’s message of hope
• [29:13] Trump’s upcoming speech
• [32:35] Parenting reflections
• [34:54] God’s mysterious plans
• [36:08] Conspiracies in the news

Memorable Quotes

• Glenn Beck:

  • “You light the candle even when you think it feels pointless to do it. You guard the flame even when the world looks away. You refuse to let desecration have the last word. ... One deliberate act of light at a time.” [05:20]
  • “A civilization survives. It’s committed. ... I don’t know the true cost of this. I don’t know the ending. But I will stand because I know who I am.” [07:10]

• Chip Roy:

  • “When you come here to annihilate and change our culture, then you’ve got to approach that. ... I believe we should pause immigration.” [19:18]
  • “If we don't do this, then we have no chance to save the country.” [27:16]

• Co-host:

  • “He doesn’t text us. [God] doesn’t need you to run them by for approval. I’d just like you to run them by so I know exactly what you’re doing.” [34:54]

Conclusion

This episode showcases Glenn Beck’s flair for connecting historical tradition to present-day realities, culminating in a call for cultural self-awareness and resilience. The extended exchange with Rep. Chip Roy spotlights the immigration debate’s stakes and urgency, with Roy unapologetically urging a “pause” to defend American identity. The show’s latter half ranges from political observations to personal anecdotes, wrapped with humor and an undercurrent of existential reflection.