Podcast Summary: The Glenn Beck Program – Best of the Program | Guests: Salena Zito & Augustus Dorico | July 9, 2025

Release Date: July 9, 2025

Introduction to Key Topics

In this special "Best of the Program" episode, Glenn Beck delves into pressing issues surrounding American politics and environmental concerns. The episode features insightful discussions with Salena Zito, author of Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump, and Augustus Dorico, Founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a cloud seeding company. The conversation spans controversial political events, the implications of cloud seeding on recent floods in Central Texas and New Mexico, and broader societal issues affecting America.

Jeffrey Epstein and Presidential Responses

Glenn Beck opens the episode by addressing the controversial handling of questions related to Jeffrey Epstein’s death by President Trump during a recent Cabinet meeting. Glenn critiques the limited and unsatisfactory responses provided by the administration.

Glenn Beck [03:17]: “Pam Bondi should be fired for the way she rolled this out. It was horrible. Is one of the worst rollouts of, quote, unquote, the truth I've ever seen.”

Beck highlights the administration's reluctance to provide comprehensive answers, focusing on a missing minute from Epstein’s jailhouse recordings and the alleged ties Epstein had with intelligence agencies. He suggests that Epstein might have been an intelligence operative, potentially involved in orchestrating events that backfired on the U.S.'s oldest allies.

Glenn Beck [05:45]: “I think you're wildly misguided if you do, but to each his own, I guess.”

Beck criticizes the state of the White House and governmental handling of the situation, emphasizing the lack of transparency and accountability.

Near Assassination of Donald Trump

The discussion transitions to the near assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania. Glenn Beck and Salena Zito explore the complexities surrounding the incident, including the shooter's potential motives and the apparent lack of thorough investigation by authorities.

Salena Zito [14:09]: “Thomas Matthew Crooks... symbolizes the collapse of very once trusted institutions in our country that have failed us all the way around.”

Zito underscores the significance of mental health issues and societal isolation in understanding the shooter's actions, questioning the effectiveness of institutions like the Secret Service in preventing such tragedies.

Salena Zito [17:32]: “This is someone that is lonely and this is someone is isolated, and this is someone who has no support system around him.”

Beck challenges traditional views on mental illness by suggesting alternative interpretations of the shooter’s motives, emphasizing the need for deeper investigation beyond surface-level assumptions.

Discussion with Salena Zito: Uncovering the Truth

Glenn Beck engages in a profound conversation with Salena Zito, who provides exclusive insights from her book detailing her close proximity to President Trump during the assassination attempt. Zito discusses the inadequacies of inter-agency communication and the broader implications for national security.

Salena Zito [25:00]: “I'm going to see bruises all over myself, wondering how are we not talking about this?”

Zito articulates frustration over the media's lack of coverage on critical incidents, highlighting systemic failures and the ensuing impact on public awareness and political narratives.

Beck and Zito explore the intersection of political maneuvering and media suppression, questioning the motives behind the selective reporting of significant events.

Cloud Seeding and Central Texas Flooding with Augustus Dorico

Transitioning to environmental issues, Glenn Beck welcomes Augustus Dorico to discuss the recent floods in Central Texas and New Mexico, addressing rumors linking these disasters to cloud seeding activities.

Glenn Beck [27:13]: “Explain what cloud seeding does and how, you know, you didn't have anything to do with that.”

Dorico clarifies the science behind cloud seeding, distinguishing it from conspiracy theories such as chemtrails and solar radiation modification. He explains that cloud seeding involves dispersing silver iodide into existing clouds to enhance precipitation, a practice regulated and conducted transparently to avoid adverse effects.

Augustus Dorico [28:29]: “Cloud seeding has nothing to do with that. Cloud seeding relies on existing clouds to make them rain more.”

Dorico refutes claims that cloud seeding was responsible for the catastrophic floods, emphasizing that the scale and nature of the rainfall were beyond the capabilities of current cloud seeding technology.

He also discusses the global landscape of weather modification, comparing U.S. efforts with China's extensive investment and research in cloud seeding and weather engineering.

Augustus Dorico [33:52]: “If the United States bans this technology wholesale... we'd be behind China.”

Dorico advocates for responsible stewardship and regulatory oversight to harness cloud seeding's potential benefits while mitigating risks, urging for informed public discourse and governmental transparency.

Concluding Insights

Glenn Beck wraps up the episode by reflecting on the multifaceted challenges facing America, from political instability and institutional failures to environmental management and technological advancements. He underscores the importance of vigilance, informed skepticism, and active participation in addressing these complex issues.

Glenn Beck [38:31]: “I'd like to have our government say, hey, what do you think? Are we going to do this or not? And leave it up to the people.”

Beck emphasizes the need for collective responsibility and informed citizenry to navigate the evolving landscape of American culture and politics.

Notable Quotes Highlights

• Glenn Beck [03:17]: “Pam Bondi should be fired for the way she rolled this out....”
• Salena Zito [14:09]: “...symbolizes the collapse of very once trusted institutions...”
• Salena Zito [17:32]: “This is someone that is lonely and this is someone is isolated...”
• Augustus Dorico [28:29]: “Cloud seeding has nothing to do with that...”
• Augustus Dorico [33:52]: “If the United States bans this technology wholesale...”
• Glenn Beck [38:31]: “I'd like to have our government say, hey, what do you think?...”

Conclusion

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program offers a deep dive into significant political and environmental issues, presenting perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives. Through candid discussions with experts like Salena Zito and Augustus Dorico, Glenn Beck provides listeners with thought-provoking insights aimed at fostering a more informed and engaged populace.