The Glenn Beck Program – Best of the Program

Guests: Rep. Chip Roy & Ryan Mauro | September 17, 2025

Podcast Network: Blaze Podcast Network
Length of key segment: ~44 minutes (main content summarized)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program is a deeply reflective and charged installment recorded from a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) gathering, following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Glenn Beck, co-host Stu, and guests Rep. Chip Roy and researcher Ryan Mauro dissect the cultural and political impact of Kirk’s death, widespread misinformation, the influence of radical networks (especially those allegedly tied to George Soros), and the importance of truth and constitutional process during national crises.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Aftermath and Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Death [04:23–08:43, 31:08–44:44]

• Scene-Setting at TPUSA Headquarters
  Glenn Beck and Stu describe the somber, fortified atmosphere at TPUSA post-assassination. The site is filled with tributes from thousands across the country, underlining Kirk’s broad influence.

• Outpouring of Support and Global Reactions
  Beck and Stu recount the nationwide and even global outpouring of grief, noting, “You’re not just seeing it here, you’re seeing it all over the country...and the world.” [31:56]

2. Addressing Accusations of Political Weaponization [04:23–12:41]

• Media Accusations
  Beck asks Rep. Chip Roy about accusations from The New York Times that conservatives are weaponizing Kirk’s death and unfairly targeting NGOs.

  • Roy's Defense:
    “They don’t want us to pursue the truth...to expose to the American people the broad, extensive, coordinated network of radical leftists, Marxists that are funding all of this.” [05:02]
  • Roy offers examples (e.g., NGOs at the border, links to Soros-funded prosecutors) and calls for congressional investigation.

• Examples of Political Violence Against Conservatives
  Beck lists incidents including the attacks on the Family Research Council, Steve Scalise, Rand Paul, Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump, and Charlie Kirk, implying a pattern against conservatives. [07:11]

• Southern Poverty Law Center Critique
  Roy links SPLC’s “hate map” to actual violence:

  • “Charlie Kirk was on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s [targeted] heat map and basically putting a target on Charlie Kirk.” [07:50]

3. Radicalization, Funding Networks, and Government Involvement [08:43–12:41, 19:34–25:06]

• Longstanding Left-Wing Funding Practices
  Beck references organizations like Arabella Advisors and Tides Foundation, characterizing their actions as a “long running practice of the left” now aimed at “color revolution.”

• Roy’s Congressional Strategy
  Roy insists on focused congressional investigation:

  • “The focus, when you've got a hate map, that’s a political tool of the left to say...because we believe in Jesus and we believe in Western civilization...they want to target it.” [10:49]
  • He proposes a select committee to “expose this radical, radicalized network…tied to the weaponization of government…” [09:36–10:49]

4. Constitutional Boundaries & Reaction to Tragedy [11:54–15:12]

• Avoiding Overreach (Patriot Act 2.0 Concern)
  Beck: “We don't want another Patriot Act. We cannot afford another Patriot Act. I want to make sure we’re doing everything constitutionally correct.” [11:54]
  • Roy’s Assurances:
    “What we're talking about…is not a law, not an additional crime...It's about putting together hearings with subpoenas and painting a picture for the American people.” [12:41]

5. Debate over “Unity” and Values [15:12–16:39]

• Superficial vs. Genuine Unity
  Roy reflects: “Unity without purpose...is not unity. Like, what are we united to do and accomplish?...You are bound together based on your commitment to a shared belief system.” [15:45]

6. Ryan Mauro’s Investigation into Extremist Networks [18:18–25:33]

• Unveiling the Soros Network’s Activities
  Mauro announces a forthcoming release of a comprehensive report—100 pages—on Soros-linked extremist funding.

  • “I believe...we’ve done the most extensive investigation into the Soros network’s funding of extremists that I think was ever conducted. And the results are shocking. And it should change the game.” [19:34]
  • Consequences for Nonprofits Engaged in Criminal Activity:
    “Nonprofits are not allowed to be engaging in criminal activity...we found...many millions of dollars going to things like that.” [19:34]

• The Threat and Its Infrastructure
  Mauro says:

  • “This is an infrastructure, this is a movement. And as scary as that is, it also means it can be taken down. We can confront them, and we can win.” [22:21]

7. International Bans on Soros and U.S. Prospects [23:10–24:26]

• Beck notes some countries have banned Soros, asks if the U.S. could do the same.
  • Mauro: “When people see that Soros is funding so many groups that endorse the October 7th attacks, I think you’ll even see Democratic voting and left wing supporting groups back away and say, I don’t want to touch this.” [24:26]

8. The “Occupied Turtle Island” Concept and U.S. Radicalization [25:33–27:32]

• Mauro explains radicals refer to the U.S. as “Occupied Turtle Island,” paralleling anti-Israel rhetoric about “Occupied Palestine.”
  • “By referring to the US as Turtle Island, they’re saying we do not recognize the right of the United States to exist. And if you do not have a right to exist, then you should be destroyed.” [25:46]

9. Trans-Antifa ("Trantifa") and Militant Extremism [28:38–30:11]

• Mauro:
  • “There’s funding, including from Soros’s network, going towards groups that ally themselves with Antifa terrorists. Trantifa would be a subset of that.” [28:59]
  • “I’ve seen them own MMA gyms...Very pro-gun...Because you have to be to have a militia…”
  • He warns that diverse extremists are blending in a “global seditionist movement." [29:59]

10. Rebutting Lies about Charlie Kirk [32:02–44:44]

• Beck and Stu list and debunk five major false claims circulating about Kirk:

  1. Said Black people were better off in slavery (Beck: “How big of an idiot do you think you have to be to believe that?” [33:58])
  2. Said Black women have inferior intelligence (Beck: “He was criticizing people he thought were unqualified to make statements of intelligence...they said he thinks all black women are just dumb. That is so incredibly dishonest.” [39:07])
  3. Said gun deaths are 'worth it' to keep the Second Amendment
     • Quotes Kirk:
       “I think it’s worth to have a cost of unfortunately some gun deaths every single year so you can have the second Amendment right to protect your other God-given rights.” [39:52]
  4. Used an Asian slur at an audience member (Debunked; misinterpretation of words.)
  5. Endorsed stoning gay people (False claim, sparked social media outrage.)

• Disinformation Campaigns
  Beck warns:
  “We now know that the Chinese and Russia are involved with disinformation campaigns based on Charlie Kirk, trying to push us into civil war. We know it for a fact now…be very careful what you read online and don’t necessarily repeat everything you see.” [44:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chip Roy on Pursuing Truth:
  “They don’t want us to expose… the coordinated network of radical leftists, Marxists that are funding all of this… We must pursue it.” [05:02]

• Rep. Roy on Government Weaponization:
  “The focus, when you’ve got a hate map, that’s a political tool of the left… Why? Because we believe in Jesus and we believe in Western civilization… They use government to attack us for it.” [10:49]

• Beck on Overreaction:
  “We don’t want another Patriot Act. We cannot afford another Patriot Act. I want to make sure we’re doing everything constitutionally correct, not getting into some sort of thing we’ll all regret down the road.” [11:54]

• Ryan Mauro on Soros Investigation:
  “I almost never say this, but it’s 100% correct… The extremists have told us that we’ve discovered how to defeat them.” [20:52]

• Mauro on Activist Rhetoric:
  “By referring to the US as Turtle Island, they’re saying we do not recognize the right of the United States to exist. And if you do not have a right to exist, you should be destroyed.” [25:46]

• Beck Debunking Outrageous Claims:
  “How big of an idiot do you think you have to be to believe that?...These lies are really prominent. People really believe these things.” [33:58, 33:25]

• Beck on Disinformation:
  “We now know that the Chinese and Russia are involved with disinformation campaigns based on Charlie Kirk, trying to get us to push us into civil war. And we know it for a fact now.” [44:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:23] – Glenn welcomes Rep. Chip Roy, sets political context.
• [05:02] – Chip Roy on leftist funding networks, calls for select committee.
• [07:50] – Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate map” and its real-world impact.
• [11:54] – Beck: “No more Patriot Act”, Roy agrees on constitutional constraints.
• [18:18] – Ryan Mauro on his new investigative exposé.
• [20:52] – Mauro on confidence in his Soros report.
• [25:46] – Mauro explains “Occupied Turtle Island.”
• [31:08] – Glenn & Stu at TPUSA headquarters, describing mourning and tributes.
• [32:02–44:44] – Systematic debunking of the five big lies about Charlie Kirk.

Episode Tone and Style

• Passionate and combative: Glenn and guests do not mince words about opponents or threats as they see them.
• Conspiratorial undercurrent: Frequent references to coordinated, secretive activity against conservative America.
• Grieving, yet determined: The death of Charlie Kirk is described as deeply painful but galvanizing.
• Candid and blunt: Memorable for direct, sometimes provocative, assessments (“How big of an idiot…”; “They use government to attack us for it.”).

Summary Takeaway

In this episode, Glenn Beck and guests confront the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination—pushing back against misinformation, mapping out perceived threats from left-wing and global actors, and making calls for principled, constitutional responses to profound national tragedy. The episode blends raw emotion, investigation, and critique aimed at both political adversaries and the dangers of unchecked government power, while also issuing a clear warning about foreign-driven disinformation intended to destabilize America.