Podcast Summary: The Glenn Beck Program

Episode: Best of the Program | Guests: Rep. Chip Roy & Rep. Riley Moore | 11/5/25
Date: November 5, 2025
Host: Glenn Beck (Blaze Podcast Network)
Guests: Rep. Chip Roy (TX), Rep. Riley Moore (WV), Stu (Co-host), Van Jones (clip), Mamdani (clip)

Episode Overview

This episode dives into recent political developments, with an initial focus on New York’s latest election and the fiery victory speech by Mamdani, explored through a critical lens. Glenn Beck and co-host Stu analyze the shift in tone among progressive politicians and question the implications for American identity and unity. Rep. Chip Roy joins to discuss legislation aimed at revoking tax-exempt status from non-profits with alleged terrorist connections, and Rep. Riley Moore addresses U.S. policy on Nigeria amid escalating violence against Christians. The episode weaves in themes of American principles, border security, corporate influence, and foreign policy.

Key Topics and Insights

1. Mamdani’s Victory Speech and Its Fallout

- Analysis of Tone and Political Posture:

• Glenn opens by referencing Van Jones’ reaction to Mamdani’s victory speech, noting a “mask coming off”—the shift from campaign warmth to combative rhetoric (03:10–04:22).
• Van Jones (clip) expresses concern over Mamdani’s “sharp” and exclusionary tone:

  "The warm, open, embracing guy that’s close to working people was not on stage tonight, and there was some other voice on stage." — Van Jones (03:23)

- Anti-Trump Sentiments and Class Rhetoric:

• Mamdani’s speech (via clip) centers on combating “billionaire class” figures like Donald Trump, expressing outrage at systemic inequalities and vowing to change the system (05:04–06:25).
• Glenn and Stu question the logic of Mamdani’s rhetoric, particularly his claim that billionaires pit the working class against each other:

  “He’s trying to convince the people who are $20/hour laborers that the billionaire class is their enemy. No?” — Glenn Beck (11:30)

- Discussion on Hyphenated Americanism:

• Glenn reads from Teddy Roosevelt’s 1910 speech decrying “hyphenated Americanism,” echoing the need for undivided national allegiance (06:25–10:33):

  "There’s no such thing as a hyphenated American who’s a good American. The only man who’s a good American is the man who is an American and nothing else." — Teddy Roosevelt (cited by Glenn Beck at 08:10)

• Glenn links this to contemporary issues of cultural allegiance and rising identity politics, warning against “a tangle of squabbling nationalities” (09:15).

2. 2025 Election Recap and Republican Outlook

- Post-Election Analysis:

• Stu summarizes disappointing Republican losses in blue-state off-year elections, cautioning listeners not to overinterpret the results but urging renewed focus (16:04–17:08):

  "It was a bad night for Republicans and there’s very little I can find honestly to be super excited about." — Stu (16:40)

• Glenn frames upcoming challenges for the administration, emphasizing the importance of economic recovery and energy affordability for future electoral success (17:08–18:37).

3. Interview: Rep. Chip Roy – “No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act”

- Bill Overview and Motivation:

• Chip Roy explains his bill aimed at stripping tax-exempt status from groups with alleged terrorist ties, notably CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) (18:37–19:00):

  "The No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act. Love it. Yeah. So what is it exactly?" — Glenn Beck (18:41)

• Roy describes a complex funding web involving NGOs, advocacy groups, billionaire donors, and U.S. government grants, all allegedly undermining American interests (19:00–21:29).

- Funding Networks and Lack of Oversight:

• Glenn and Roy discuss how tax dollars are funneled through little-monitored NGOs, emphasizing the need to scrutinize charitable organizations and foreign influence (21:29–22:26):

  "We are funding our own demise 100%, Glenn." — Chip Roy (22:26)

- Broader Legislative Agenda:

• Roy advocates further action: vetting immigrants for adherence to Sharia law, freezing all immigration, and strengthening border and financial regulations (23:19–24:58).
• He links unchecked funding and lax oversight to domestic instability and the erosion of Western values.

- Foreign and Corporate Ownership:

• Both criticize the purchase of American land, homes, and industries by foreign nationals and corporations, posing threats to local autonomy and economy (26:08–27:58):

  "I don’t want to be governed by boardrooms in New York City any more than I want to be governed by the federal government." — Chip Roy (27:32)

- Healthcare Reform and Economic Sovereignty:

• Roy ties in healthcare reform efforts to resistance against corporate consolidation, suggesting empowering individuals and communities as a remedy (28:56–30:59).

4. Interview: Rep. Riley Moore – U.S. Response to Nigeria’s Crisis

- Supreme Court Tariffs Case (Brief Segment):

• Riley expresses concern over the Supreme Court possibly revoking presidential authority on tariffs, which he considers crucial for American industrial revival (31:55–32:44).

- Christian Genocide in Nigeria:

• Moore presses for the U.S. to designate Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” opening the door to various sanctions and aid restrictions, and possibly military action (33:38–35:03):

  "It gives the president the authority to do a number of different things that can really, I think, leverage the Nigerians to actually start caring about our brothers and sisters in Christ who have been getting murdered for the profession of their faith." — Riley Moore (33:56)

• He details the dynamics of the violence, noting the roles of Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and ISIS in targeted attacks against Christians (35:07–36:38).

- Biden vs. Trump on Policy:

• Moore contrasts the present and previous administration’s responses, criticizing the Biden administration for removing Trump’s “country of particular concern” designation on Nigeria and blaming climate change for the crisis, which he calls inaccurate and dangerous (39:36–40:38):

  "...the root cause was climate change. Yes. That’s why these killings are happening, because of climate change, which that’s where we saw the murder rate just skyrocket during the Biden administration." — Riley Moore (40:07)

• Glenn likens the atrocities to Nazi crimes, sharing vivid reports of church burnings and mass killings.

- Call to Action:

• Moore urges listeners to pressure their representatives to act on Nigeria and support resolutions condemning inaction (41:23–42:14):

  “The average person needs to call their member of Congress and elevate this and make this an issue...” — Riley Moore (41:23)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It’s almost like a mask has come off. What a surprise." — Glenn Beck mocking Mamdani’s aggressive rhetoric (04:22)
• “There’s no such thing as a hyphenated American who’s a good American. The only man who’s a good American is the man who is an American and nothing else.” — Teddy Roosevelt, cited by Glenn Beck (08:10)
• “We are funding our own demise 100%, Glenn.” — Chip Roy, warning of tax dollars flowing to anti-American groups (22:26)
• “You might remember the bring back our Girls movement around 2012... 1,470 of those girls have still never been brought back.” — Riley Moore highlighting the enduring crisis in Nigeria (38:09)
• "As a Christian country ourselves, which we are... this is a Christian nation founded on Christian values." — Riley Moore (36:28)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:10 — Glenn Beck and Van Jones on Mamdani’s speech “mask off” moment
• 05:04 — Mamdani’s anti-Trump, anti-billionaire speech excerpt
• 06:25 — Glenn’s reading of Teddy Roosevelt on "hyphenated Americans"
• 16:04 — Election night recap by Stu
• 18:37 — Chip Roy introduces the “No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act”
• 21:29 — Discussion of NGO funding and the undermining of American values
• 26:08 — Corporate and foreign ownership of U.S. assets
• 28:56 — Healthcare consolidation and need for reform
• 31:55 — Riley Moore on the Supreme Court tariffs case
• 33:38 — Designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern”
• 38:09 — Recap of Boko Haram kidnappings, church burnings in Nigeria
• 41:23 — Moore’s call to action: Contact Congress on Nigerian Christian plight

Episode Tone and Style

The episode is quintessentially “Glenn Beck”: urgent, conversational, and deeply skeptical of both progressive domestic policy and international globalist agendas. The style blends historical references and personal anecdotes with polemical policy analysis. Glenn’s tone is alternately incredulous, exasperated, and passionate, shared by his guests, who underscore their arguments with granular legislative and foreign policy details.

Conclusion

In this episode, the Glenn Beck Program delivers a sweeping critique of progressive politics, funding networks undermining U.S. sovereignty, and global religious persecution. Through direct interviews with Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Riley Moore, the program spotlights new legislative efforts and international crises that, in Beck’s view, threaten traditional American values and security. Listeners are urged to stay vigilant, advocate for policy change, and be proactive in national and international matters.