The Glenn Beck Program: Best of the Program

Guests: Gov. Greg Abbott & Sister Christina | December 5, 2025
Host: Glenn Beck
Blaze Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode blends sharp cultural and political critique with a moving segment on faith and kindness during the holiday season. Glenn Beck and co-host Stu Burguiere offer candid commentary on political discourse—centered around Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, accusations of name-calling, and Somali community controversies—before concluding with an uplifting interview with Sister Christina, a nun whose convent reaches out with compassion to abortion clinic workers. The episode closes on the latest developments in the January 6th pipe bomber case, highlighting Glenn’s skepticism toward evolving official stories.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Political Name-Calling & Public Sensitivities

(03:14–19:32)

• Tim Walz Embraces Victimhood Over Words:
  Glenn opens with satire and criticism toward Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s complaint regarding people driving by his house and using pejorative terms, reflecting on the shift in societal tolerance to playground insults versus genuine actions.

• Discussion of Name-Calling on Both Sides:
  Glenn and Stu analyze how name-calling, once dismissed as harmless (“sticks and stones can break your bones, but words will never hurt you”), has become central to political victimhood.

• Contrast with Left-Leaning Discourse:
  The hosts point out hypocrisy as left-wing figures label political opponents with extreme terms (“Nazi,” “fascist,” “weird”) with little scrutiny or consequence, while similar name-calling triggers outrage when reversed.

• Memorable Moment (Tone: Satirical, irreverent):

  • “I don't know which one's worse, a Nazi or retarded, you know?” (06:09, Glenn Beck)
  • “The reason he was on the [political] ticket is because he was name-calling other people and calling them weird...His only qualification.” (06:19, Stu)

2. Somali Community in Minnesota: Contribution or Controversy?

(07:28–13:48)

• Minnesota State Senator’s Claim:
  They discuss a state senator's assertion that Minnesota would “not survive nor thrive” without its Somali community.

• Financial Argument:
  Hosts examine the math: claims of $1 billion in fraud alleged (linked mostly to the Somali community), versus $67 million yearly in tax contributions from the same community, questioning whether the state “needs” this group if net losses are so high.

• Individual vs. Group Guilt:
  While critiquing the numbers and state officials, Glenn and Stu stress that people should be regarded as individuals rather than collectively condemned.

• Notable Quote:

  • “Maybe treat people like individuals, right?...There are members of the Somali community that I'm sure are very important to the state and they probably are great.” (13:19, Stu)
  • “We don't need criminals to survive as a country or a state.” (13:43, Glenn Beck)

3. The Power and Misuse of Words in Political Climate

(13:48–19:32)

• Governor Walz's Response to Name Calling:
  Audio is played of Walz expressing concern about insults escalating to violence.
• Humor and Satirical Reflection:
  Glenn and Stu oscillate between condemnation of childish taunts and finding humor in the governor's anxiety (“It’s objectively funny picturing Tim Walz looking out his window and hearing people yell the R word at him...It’s wrong that it’s funny, but it’s objectively funny.” – 15:45, Stu).
• Double Standards for Public Figures:
  The pair mirrors reactions media and politicians have to offensive speech depending on partisan targets and their backgrounds.

4. Uplifting Segment: Sister Christina & Faith in Action

(19:32–32:13)

• Introduction to Sister Christina:
  Glenn shifts tone, introducing Sister Christina (Capuchin Sister of Nazareth, Pennsylvania), highlighting the contrast between political discourse and the convent’s holiday kindness.

• Convent’s Christmas Card Ministry:
  Sister Christina explains her convent’s participation with Abby Johnson’s “And Then There Were None” organization. The nuns write compassionate Christmas cards (including contact information for help) to abortion clinic workers, inviting them to consider alternative life choices.

  • “We have the Lord…I think we're the happiest people on this earth…” (22:12, Sister Christina)

• Impact of Outreach:
  She reports that over 700 abortion workers have left the industry through the broader ministry, emphasizing the power of quiet outreach and prayer.

  • “Just this last letter I received...they said they have over 700 workers that have left the abortion industry.” (25:23, Sister Christina)

• Nuns’ Technology-Free Life:
  She describes their life of simplicity: no phones or computers, a focus on community and prayer, likening their spiritual nighttime vigils to parental love and responsibility.

  • “Our primary work ... is our prayer.” (27:31, Sister Christina)

• Faith Amid a Troubled World:
  Sister Christina responds to Glenn’s questions about societal troubles, emphasizing hope, the hidden strength of the “silent majority,” and the enduring power of hidden prayer.

  • “A lot of times the truth is silent, but doesn’t mean it’s silent.” (30:56, Sister Christina)

5. January 6 Pipe Bomber: Official Narrative Under Scrutiny

(33:19–43:31)

• Questioning the Official Story:
  Glenn pivots to the latest in the January 6 pipe bomber investigation. He expresses deep skepticism about the sudden breakthrough after years of “corrupted data,” despite repeated law enforcement assurances that evidence had been lost.
• Timeline and Identifying Suspect:
  The Department of Justice announced the arrest of Brian Cole Jr.; the FBI claims their success was due to “old-fashioned detective work,” not new evidence.
  • “I...don’t know what’s true anymore. I can tell you what I think is true, but I don’t know what’s true.” (33:19, Glenn Beck)
• Cell Tower Data Contradictions:
  Glenn notes an unexplained contradiction: officials now cite cell tower data to place the suspect at the scene—data they previously insisted was “erased.”
  • “Why would I have a hard time with that paragraph?” (38:05, Glenn Beck; referencing the alleged absence of data)
• Critique of Media Reporting and Trust Issues:
  Glenn laments the unsettled, confusing nature of the story, media retractions, and erosion of trust in law enforcement.
  • “Do you trust the FBI? I used to… I don't distrust the FBI, but I don't trust the FBI.” (43:00, Glenn Beck)

Memorable Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 06:09 | Glenn Beck | “I don't know which one's worse, a Nazi or retarded, you know?” | | 13:19 | Stu | “Maybe treat people like individuals, right?...There are members of the Somali community that I'm sure are very important to the state and they probably are great.” | | 19:40 | Stu | “Mr. Glenn, you've been a very bad boy and maybe a little reflection would help.” | | 22:12 | Sister Christina | “We have the Lord…I think we're the happiest people on this earth…” | | 25:23 | Sister Christina | “Just this last letter I received...they said they have over 700 workers that have left the abortion industry.” | | 27:31 | Sister Christina | “Our primary work ... is our prayer.” | | 30:56 | Sister Christina | “A lot of times the truth is silent, but doesn’t mean it’s silent.” | | 33:19 | Glenn Beck | “I...don’t know what’s true anymore. I can tell you what I think is true, but I don’t know what’s true.” | | 38:05 | Glenn Beck | “Why would I have a hard time with that paragraph?” | | 43:00 | Glenn Beck | “Do you trust the FBI? I used to… I don't distrust the FBI, but I don't trust the FBI.” |

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:14 – Political discourse and Tim Walz’s outrage over insults
• 07:28 – Somali community in Minnesota, fraud and contribution debate
• 13:48 – Governor Walz’s reaction, public and media double standards
• 19:32 – Pivot to Sister Christina, convent’s outreach at Christmas
• 25:23 – Successes of “And Then There Were None” and pro-life outreach impact
• 29:11 – On prayer, hope, and spiritual motherhood
• 33:19 – Segment on the January 6 pipe bomber case, skepticism about evidence
• 38:05 – Contradictions in law enforcement’s timeline and data
• 43:00 – Glenn’s closing reflections on trust in institutions

Overall Tone & Language

Glenn’s style is sarcastic, sometimes biting, particularly in political commentary. The interview with Sister Christina is warm, respectful, and reflective, serving as a brief oasis of calm and compassion in an episode otherwise infused with skepticism and critique.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode delivers a blend of cultural skepticism and heart, showcasing Glenn Beck’s sharp-edged analysis of language, politics, and institutional trust—while offering space for hope and goodness through the story of a convent’s holiday outreach. Both segments offer memorable, strongly-voiced moments: from dissecting Minnesota political drama and identity politics, to a nun’s testimony of faith in action and the enduring power of prayer, to a deep questioning of law enforcement narratives. The episode serves listeners seeking both critical analysis and a glimpse of simple, radical kindness.