The Glenn Beck Program – “Chris Hansen Catches Predators with... ICE?!” (Guest: Chris Hansen) | February 4, 2026

Episode Overview

Glenn Beck delivers a wide-ranging and provocative episode, blending cultural and political commentary, breaking news analysis, and an in-depth interview with TV journalist Chris Hansen. The episode’s focus pivots between the changing landscape of gender-affirming care in medicine, dangerous illegal biolabs in the US, the legacy and influence of Melinda and Bill Gates, debates over immigration policy and ICE, and a detailed discussion about the prevalence of online child predators, culminating in an extended conversation with Chris Hansen about his work exposing predators and supporting law enforcement efforts.

The key throughlines include institutional cowardice in major American organizations, the dangers of political inertia in Congress, and the importance of grassroots movements and national events to reignite the American spirit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Collapse of the “Transgender Cathedral” in Medicine

• Beck reports (04:39) on a landmark New York jury award ($2M) to a detransitioned minor, Fox Varian, against her psychologist and surgeon for insufficient informed consent at age 16.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons reverses its previous stance, now recommending against youth transition surgeries; the AMA follows, citing “insufficient evidence” supporting surgical interventions in minors.
• Children’s Minnesota Hospital announces (10:12) the cessation of puberty blockers and hormones for minors due to federal action.
• Beck sees the motivation as legal fear, not compassion:
  Glenn Beck (10:12):
  “Nobody’s had a change of heart here. This is something that, if we lose the next election, they will all go right back to it. They’re afraid that the tides have changed on them and they don’t control the court systems everywhere.”
• He calls out this shifting medical consensus as “cowardice,” a capitulation to the prevailing winds of social and legal pressure.

2. Emerging Threats: Illegal Biolabs and Foreign Influence

• Beck highlights (12:12) reports of a Chinese-operated biolab in a Las Vegas Airbnb causing illness.
• Connects the threat to previous incidents in California (12:12), alleging recurring Chinese involvement:
  Glenn Beck:
  “China...they’re just gonna walk in and just take it...This is a Chinese citizen with potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party...people are getting sick from it.”
• Calls for vigilance and questions US readiness in the face of foreign subterfuge.

3. Signals from Melinda French Gates on Bill Gates and Epstein

• Beck plays and analyzes Melinda Gates' NPR interview (19:10–21:49), focusing on what she doesn't say regarding Bill Gates’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Notable Quote
  Melinda Gates, via Justin Haskins (19:10):
  “Those questions are for those people and even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.”
• Beck concludes (21:49) this omission is “not the language of somebody drawing a line and, you know, stepping away from fire that she knows is real.” He speculates on the absence of shame for public figures like Gates, compared to counterparts like Prince Andrew in the UK.

4. The SAVE Act and GOP Credibility Crisis

• Beck advocates for the SAVE Act, which requires ID to vote (24:59–28:50). He urges John Thune (Senate leadership) and the GOP to push for a talking filibuster and pass this popular reform.
• Glenn Beck (28:50):
  “If you don’t pass the SAVE Act, we may not have a country to save...There’s only one reason why you wouldn’t have this...You have a rigged system to lose.”
• Cites high polling in favor of voter ID and blames both parties for failing to act with urgency.

5. ICE, Predators, and Sanctuary Cities – The Chris Hansen Interview

A. ICE Raids and Child Predators (55:28 – 66:08)

• Hansen details his time embedded with ICE and Homeland Security, targeting illegal aliens convicted of crimes against women and children.
• Describes how sanctuary cities prevent federal authorities from picking up criminals in jail, forcing riskier raids:
  Chris Hansen (56:01):
  “They can eliminate 75% of this problem by allowing federal agents to get the bad guys...from the jail.”
• Shares case studies of sex offenders living near schools and daycare centers.

B. Public Misunderstanding and Media Narratives

• Hansen laments the focus on ICE operations, overshadowing the real criminal threat:
  Chris Hansen (57:34):
  “People should be welcome...if they come here and follow the rules and don't break the law. But so many years of open borders, we created a very volatile and dangerous situation.”
• San Francisco highlighted as a case of criminalized illegal immigration fueling the local fentanyl trade.

C. Prevalence and Regularity of Online Predators via Gaming (Roblox)

• In stings for his network “True Blue”, Hansen routinely finds illegal immigrants attempting to exploit minors.
• Details (64:33–65:57) how predators exploit Roblox, using in-game currency and chat to lure children.
  Chris Hansen:
  “More than 100 million children go on this gaming platform every single day...we have found routinely predators going on Roblox and grooming, seducing children.”
• Shares a chilling example of a predator tracked from Texas to California, and another case with two sisters lured in Florida.
• Glenn adds a personal account of his own child nearly being victimized via gaming, reinforcing the urgency for parental vigilance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Beck on Medical Institutions (10:12):
  “Cowards. Every single one of them are cowards.”
• Chris Hansen (56:01):
  “They can eliminate 75% of this problem by allowing federal agents to get the bad guys who are here illegally from the jail.”
• Hansen (65:16):
  “Every day there are cases...a woman reached out to me on TikTok whose daughter caught the dad grooming a 15-year-old girl in California from Texas...just last week, they arrested him.”
• Beck on Roblox (64:33):
  “When the FBI is sitting in your living room talking to you about how close you came to losing your child to a pedophile, you wake up quickly.”
• Beck (28:50):
  “You have no credibility already. None. No credibility.”
• Melinda Gates (quoted by Justin Haskins, 19:10):
  “But I have moved on from that. I purposely pushed it away and I moved on...Those questions are for those people and for even my ex husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:39 – 12:12: The fall of youth gender-affirming care; medical institutions reverse course under legal threat.
• 12:12 – 14:40: Biolab in Las Vegas; previous Chinese-linked illegal labs in California.
• 19:10 – 21:49: Melinda French Gates’ NPR comments; Epstein-Gates connection explored.
• 24:59 – 28:50: The SAVE Act, voter ID debate, and GOP criticism.
• 55:28 – 59:22: Chris Hansen on ICE/Homeland Security raids and sanctuary city obstacles.
• 59:22 – 64:33: Gang crime and fentanyl trade in San Francisco, effect of local governance.
• 64:33 – 65:57: Online predators and Roblox; Hansen’s upcoming documentary.
• 65:57 – 66:08: Glenn's personal story of near-abduction via gaming.

Major Announcements & Promotions

The Torch Event: Ellis Island (Announced at 45:58 & 79:55)

• Glenn Beck announces a historic Freedom 250 event on May 2, Ellis Island, focused on legal immigration and the American story.
  Glenn Beck (45:58):
  “On this one night, we're going to remember who we are in extraordinary ways. Where we came from, those who stood before us, and those who still wait just beyond the golden door, yearning to breathe free.”
• Tickets limited (only 800), with background checks required; event to fundraise for Moms for Liberty and American Journey Experience.
• Beck calls for submissions from vocalists to perform at the event with a full orchestra.
  Glenn Beck (71:22):
  “If you or someone you know is a world-class musician...this is a call to those singers who love this country enough to sing it honestly...”

Additional Segments

• Political Analysis: Immigration polling, midterm voter statistics, effects of sanctuary city policies.
• Financial Conspiracy Deep Dive (92:21+): Beck and Justin Haskins dissect how Americans do not truly own their stocks, thanks to the DTCC and Federal Reserve influence, tying the history of financial manipulation back to the CIA and Rockefeller influence.
• Upcoming Content: Hansen’s “True Blue” series to expose ongoing predator threats, focus on Roblox.

Overall Tone & Style

• Glenn Beck: Assertive, urgent, often polemical, frequently using pointed and emotive language (“cowards,” “shame,” “wake up quickly”). Relates personal anecdotes to underscore points.
• Chris Hansen: Measured, fact-focused; references his extensive experience with law enforcement and journalism to establish credibility.
• Justin Haskins: Conspiratorial, investigative, layered in historical context.
• General: The episode blends news break analysis, personal vigilance calls, and broader musing on American identity and institutional decay.

For First-Time Listeners / Those Who Haven’t Heard the Episode

This episode is a dense, fast-moving survey of current controversies in medicine, politics, and public safety, culminating in a unique, in-depth interview with predator-exposing journalist Chris Hansen. Listeners are given actionable warnings about online child exploitation, a call to political advocacy, and an invitation to participate in an upcoming historic national event. The themes are urgency, skepticism of institutional leadership, and a call for individual engagement and awareness.

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