The Glenn Beck Program – Best of the Program (Guests: Megyn Kelly & Jack Ciattarelli)

Episode Date: October 16, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode features Glenn Beck in candid conversation with journalist and podcast host Megyn Kelly, as well as New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. The program explores current American politics and culture, media narratives, issues of gender and race, political activism, and the upcoming “No Kings” demonstrations. The discussions are marked by Beck’s signature blend of sharp commentary, historical analogies, and a dose of humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Glenn Beck & Megyn Kelly: State of American Discourse, Culture Wars, and No Kings Protest

Reunion and Live Event (03:27-05:10)

• Glenn Beck and Megyn Kelly discuss their upcoming live appearance in Fort Worth (Oct 25th) and plan to keep things “upbeat” and “fun” with a focus on audience Q&A.
• Megyn Kelly (04:36): “My goal overall is just to make it a good time. You know, I think people, if you’re going to go out on a Saturday night, you want to have fun, you know, you want to keep it upbeat. There’s so much, much to make fun of.”

Celebrity Activism and Media Hysteria (05:10-06:24)

• The two mock recent remarks from celebrities like Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen on “internment camps” in the U.S.
• Megyn Kelly (06:00): “All the worst rumors that you hear from, like, your great, great granddad on, you know, Facebook are true—internment camps across the United States. Where? Where specifically, Bradley?”

Criticism of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Analogy (06:02-07:37)

• Discussion about Justice Jackson comparing voting rights for Black Americans to the struggle for the disabled under the ADA.
• Megyn Kelly (06:24): “If one of the white justices had said that, it would be on the cover of every magazine… She actually tried to say that we need ongoing scrutiny of all voting schemes in America because blacks are like people with disabilities with basically no rights.”
• Glenn Beck (07:07): Sarcastically asks, “How do you build a building so it’s black accessible?... What kind of special ramps are needed?”

Strategies on Social Change & “No Kings” Rally (07:37-09:24)

• They mock the effectiveness of the “No Kings” rally and comment on the Human Rights Campaign’s involvement and its evolution from gay to trans activism.
• Megyn Kelly (08:12): “The mask is totally off… you’re out there marching against the sitting president…, but people will pretend you’re just this impartial arbiter.”

Long-Term Political Change, Trump, and DEI (09:24-11:33)

• Megyn Kelly argues for a post-Trump conservative era (potentially led by J.D. Vance) in order to “kill DEI” and curtail youth gender transition treatments permanently.
• Megyn Kelly (09:54): “We need two terms of J.D. Vance post-Trump… Trump has gotten us a jumpstart… but, yeah, it could be undone if we lose in 28.”

Observations on LGBTQ Identification Trends (11:33-12:47)

• Discussion about a reported drop in people identifying as LGBTQIA since 2023.
• Megyn Kelly (12:11): “Honestly, I can’t think of a man on earth I’d rather sleep with less than Justin [Trudeau].”
• Megyn Kelly (12:27): “When I read that report, I was so encouraged… because I love to see those numbers fall.”

Condemnation of Youth Gender Medical Interventions (12:47-15:12)

• Megyn Kelly criticizes medical interventions for trans youth, describing lifelong consequences.
• Megyn Kelly (12:47): “These kids are getting sucked into trends where they’re having double mastectomies… They will never have sexual enjoyment, never have sexual function. They will…be sterile.”
• Argues for “massive lawsuits” against practitioners: “The only solution here is massive lawsuits. Huge, devastating lawsuits against the people who did this.”

Historical and Social Reflection (14:03-15:56)

• Glenn Beck compares current gender and race debates to past misguided practices (e.g., lobotomies) and muses on future historical judgment.
• Megyn Kelly (15:12): “And maybe they don’t know because the left doesn’t tell them. You don’t read about this in the New York Times—that 90 plus percent of these children will grow out of any gender confusion.”

Institutional Pressures, Affirmation Model, and Legal Cases (15:56-17:16)

• Megyn Kelly details how doctors and psychologists are pressured to “affirm” only, referencing a recent Supreme Court case about conversion therapy laws in Colorado.
• Megyn Kelly (15:56): “So the same doctors are saying, your child’s going to kill himself unless you let them do this… The only proper standard is to affirm… In fact, we’re making it now a violation of law for you to try to explore whether the kid really is gender confused.”

Conclusion of Kelly Segment (17:16-17:34)

• Glenn Beck plugs their joint live show and teases a “big announcement.”
• Megyn Kelly (17:31): “I can’t wait for you to unveil the big Announcement. I’m excited for this.”

2. Interview with Jack Ciattarelli: NJ Gubernatorial Race (19:26-29:46)

Campaign Overview and Political Climate (19:26-20:03)

• Jack Ciattarelli expresses confidence about his chances in New Jersey’s governor race, cites strong support especially among minority communities, and endorsements from prominent Democrats.
• Jack Ciattarelli (19:33): “The energy is electric all around the state… We’ll finish strong over these 18 days and I really do believe we’re gonna deliver a win for New Jersey.”

Economic and Tax Policy Critique (20:03-21:10)

• Ciattarelli promises to cut taxes and reduce state government size, citing NJ’s “highest in the nation” taxes.
• Jack Ciattarelli (20:42): “Our business tax is 11 and a half. That is the highest in the nation. Our top tax bracket for individuals is 11. And when you combine that with our highest in nation property taxes, our individuals face the highest overall tax burden in the country.”

Reversal of Green Energy Policies (21:10-22:37)

• Criticizes current governor’s focus on wind energy and closure of natural gas/nuclear plants, vows to reverse these policies to lower electricity bills and regain electricity production/export status.
• Jack Ciattarelli (21:15): “This governor shut down six different electricity generation plants… and then bet it all on wind… It’s caused the markets to crash and the monthly electric bill is going through the roof.”

Sanctuary State and Immigration (23:19-23:53)

• Ciattarelli pledges to end NJ’s “sanctuary state” policies via executive order.
• Jack Ciattarelli (23:33): “When I repeal [the immigrant trust directive]… no town in our state will be a sanctuary city, and we will not be a sanctuary state.”

Battling Entrenched Interests (24:07-24:32)

• Argues that many policies were established by executive order, not law, making them easy to reverse as governor. Emphasizes potential for flipping state legislature seats.

Character and Ethics Allegations Against Opponent (24:32-29:27)

• Beck plays controversial audio of opponent dodging questions about her personal finances and stock trading.
• Jack Ciattarelli (25:12): “She went from 4 million to 11 million and can’t answer the question… She did break federal law. We know that on stock trades and stock reporting as a congresswoman.”
• Beck: “Who doesn’t know if they made $7 million?”
• Opponent’s evasive responses are played live (26:18-28:06), leading both to conclude her campaign is “dead in the water.”

Ciattarelli’s Closing Message (28:45-29:46)

• Ciattarelli: “We’ve never had a more ill-prepared, unqualified candidate who has disqualified herself numerous times.”
• Details intent to file a defamation suit, criticizes opponent’s dishonesty, and expresses determination to reform NJ politics.

3. Glenn Beck’s Historical Perspective: No Kings, Antifa, and American Values (30:18-43:33)

What “No Kings” Really Means (30:18-34:00)

• Beck explores the historic context of “No Kings” (rooted in the American Revolution) and the spiritual notion of “No King But Christ,” critiquing the left for lacking clear vision beyond opposition.
• Glenn Beck (31:44): “So when you say no kings, what exactly do you mean? By the way, you can get the no kings but Christ T shirt and merch where@glennbeck.com…”

Democracy, Founders’ Intentions, and Modern Protests (34:00-36:36)

• Discusses the limits of democracy and the Founders’ design of constitutional government versus pure democracy’s flaws.

Comparison: Boston Tea Party vs. Antifa (36:36-43:33)

• Gives a detailed, impassioned history lesson on the Boston Tea Party, emphasizing its restraint, targeted symbolism, and contrast with property destruction by Antifa.
• Glenn Beck (39:57): “They swept up the ship after they put the tea in… and it was nonviolent… The destruction was purposeful, singular, squarely at the political grievance of taxation without representation.”
• Contrasts Antifa’s actions, arguing they represent indiscriminate destruction rather than reform.
• Glenn Beck (43:33): “The American Revolution was about creation. Antifa is about tearing down…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Megyn Kelly (06:24): “If one of the white justices had said that, it would be on the cover of every magazine…”
• Glenn Beck (07:07): “How do you build a building so it’s black accessible?... What kind of special ramps are needed?”
• Megyn Kelly (12:11): “Honestly, I can’t think of a man on earth I’d rather sleep with less than Justin [Trudeau].”
• Megyn Kelly (12:47): “[Trans surgeries on minors]…They will live the rest of their lives deformed and obviously manipulated hormonally… The only solution here is massive lawsuits, Huge, devastating lawsuits against the people who did this.”
• Jack Ciattarelli (20:42): “Our business tax is 11 and a half. That is the highest in the nation… our individuals face the highest overall tax burden in the country.”
• Glenn Beck (26:57): “Did you make 7 million in stock trades at all?”
• Opponent (27:01): “I haven’t. I don’t believe I did. But I’d have to go see what that was alluding to again…”
• Glenn Beck (31:44): “When you say no kings, what exactly do you mean?…”
• Glenn Beck (39:57): [On Boston Tea Party] “It was nonviolent… Nothing was destroyed except for the tea…”
• Glenn Beck (43:33): “The American Revolution was about creation. Antifa is about tearing down…”

Important Timestamps

| Time | Segment / Topic | |------------|-------------------------------------------------| | 03:27 | Megyn Kelly joins, live event banter | | 05:10 | Mocking celebrity activism | | 06:02 | Critique of Justice Jackson’s recent remarks | | 07:37 | No Kings protest; “mask off” for activist orgs | | 09:24 | DEI, puberty blockers, executive action | | 12:47 | Damaging outcomes of trans medical interventions| | 15:56 | Pressures on therapists, Colorado conversion law| | 19:26 | Jack Ciattarelli interview begins | | 20:42 | Taxes and cost of living in New Jersey | | 21:15 | Critique of state green energy policy | | 23:19 | Immigration/sanctuary state policy | | 24:32 | Corruption/scandal allegations against opponent | | 26:18 | Opponent’s audio response to scandal | | 30:18 | Glenn’s “No Kings But Christ” discussion | | 36:36 | Boston Tea Party vs. Antifa segment | | 43:33 | Summing up “creation vs. destruction” |

Tone & Style

The episode balances serious political and social critique with biting satire, personal anecdote, and historical analysis. Both Beck and Kelly infuse moments of dark humor into their commentary, especially when responding to current media or political figures.

Takeaways

• Beck and Kelly see signs of backlash and cultural shift against progressive excesses, particularly on gender and DEI policies.
• The contrast between the Boston Tea Party and modern radical activism is a central historical analogy.
• Jack Ciattarelli frames his campaign as a fight against entrenched interests and failed policies in New Jersey.
• Both guests and host call for assertive, values-based civic engagement and pushback against media narratives they consider dishonest or unhinged.

For More: Visit blazetv.com/glenn or megynkelly.com for tickets and information about upcoming live events. For Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign: jack4nj.com