The Glenn Beck Program

Episode: Could Comey FINALLY Go to JAIL Thanks to This Smoking Gun? | Guests: John Solomon & Clay Travis

Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Glenn Beck
Guests: John Solomon (Just the News), Clay Travis (Clay & Buck Show), Steve Baker (Blaze journalist), Todd Rokita (Indiana AG), Leigh Ann O’Neill (America First Policy Institute)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on explosive allegations regarding former FBI Director James Comey’s potential criminal exposure, including newly uncovered evidence of lying to Congress and attempted cover-ups. Glenn Beck, joined by investigative journalist John Solomon, dissects these developments, exploring their implications for U.S. justice and trust in federal institutions. The episode broadens into a cultural critique—delving into the expansion of socialism among young Americans, the erosion of traditional values, and the ever-deepening divide in the American dream. Later, Glenn is joined by Clay Travis to discuss shifts in American masculinity, political engagement of young men, and broader cultural battles. The show also touches on controversies around schools as sanctuaries, law enforcement, and the culture war facing Western civilization.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. James Comey Scandal: New Evidence & Legal Jeopardy

Main Segment with John Solomon
Timestamps: 06:39–14:20

• Comey’s Alleged Lies and New Evidence

  • John Solomon outlines how Comey allegedly lied to Congress in 2017 and 2020, claiming he never authorized leaks to media or had knowledge of Clinton’s plan to create a "Russian collusion" hoax ([08:19]).
  • Newly discovered emails and handwritten notes suggest that:
    • Comey instructed or approved leaks via his adviser Daniel Richman: “Good job, and make them wiser,” Comey wrote, encouraging the anonymous briefings to The New York Times ([09:06]).
    • Handwritten notes found in a “burn bag” reveal Comey was briefed on Clinton’s plan for Russian collusion disinformation—contradicting his sworn statements ([09:59]; [10:54]).
  • These materials were allegedly hidden from earlier subpoenas—with evidence they were nearly destroyed ([11:18]).

• Comey’s Motivations and Political Calculations

  • Comey’s correspondence reveals anticipation of a Hillary Clinton presidency, expressing he expected “President Elect Clinton will be very grateful” for how he handled her case ([12:39]).
  • Prosecutors will focus on motive: Comey wanted to curry favor with Clinton, potentially skewing the FBI’s actions during the 2016 election ([12:47]).

• Legal & Political Implications

  • Despite the evidence, significant challenges persist due to venue (Northern Virginia) and the prior inaction of officials like Bill Barr and John Durham ([13:51]).
  • Solomon: “If you don’t punish the people that created this mentality, you definitely have America for a long time banana republic prosecution arc” ([06:39]).

Notable Quote:

“The alternative is, by inaction, you’ve sanctioned it—which is what Bill Barr and John Durham did by not bringing this prosecution in 2020.” – John Solomon ([13:51])

2. Fact-Checking: Comey’s Daughter & the Epstein Case

Timestamp: 13:51–16:53

• Glenn and John Solomon discuss new, unverified allegations that Comey’s daughter tried to pressure Jeffrey Epstein to connect Trump to crimes, offering leniency.
• John Solomon: “I’ve not been able to corroborate that... The scenario’s possible, these deals happen all the time. But I can’t confirm it.” ([14:20])
• Glenn applauds caution, noting the need for credible sourcing ([16:22]).

Notable Quote:

“I don’t want to exonerate her and I don’t want to condemn her. I just want the truth.” – Glenn Beck ([16:22])

3. The Drift Toward Socialism & Collapse of the American Dream

Timestamps: 19:00–26:23; 41:48–45:34

• Glenn explores why socialism’s appeal is rising, particularly among the young. He shares financial statistics showing the American Dream—retirement, home ownership, raising kids—is increasingly out of reach; e.g., median age of first-time homebuyers now at 40 ([23:24]).
• Glenn: “There’s a reason socialism is doing well. If that’s the American dream, and for a lot of people that is the American dream, that’s not what it’s supposed to be.” ([23:53])
• Stu pushes back, citing data that younger generations' relative generational wealth is in fact higher than previous cohorts—challenging the purely defeatist narrative ([42:22]).
• Glenn draws the roadmap of socialism to communism, citing Marx and reflecting on the erosion of individual freedom and state encroachment ([26:23]).

Memorable Quotes:

“Socialism is the bridge to communism according to Karl Marx. Don’t take it from me. Communism is the completion of socialism.” – Glenn Beck ([26:23])
“Capitalism has taken people out of poverty, solved problems, healed people… All of that is because of the free market.” – Glenn Beck ([38:30])

4. Culture Wars: The Deep State, J6 Pipe Bomber Reveal, Islamism & Socialists

Timestamps: 45:31–66:00

• Glenn previews Steve Baker’s upcoming story on the January 6th pipe bomber, hinting at deep state involvement and the stakes for the republic ([48:08–56:26]).
  • Steve Baker: “It’s a game changer on every level… This is at least the largest scandal in a generation, if not going further back... It does go deep and it goes high.” ([50:40])
• Discussion of the coalition between Marxists and Islamists in U.S. politics, referencing the election of Zoran Mamdani and the funding of campaigns by groups like CAIR ([59:42]).
• Glenn draws historical analogies to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, warning of the inherent dangers when collectivist philosophies overtake individual liberties ([62:00]).

Notable Quote:

“You are either a Marxist or you are Islamist, but you are not both. And we’re going to hold him accountable.” – Glenn Beck, paraphrasing criticism of Zoran Mamdani ([64:00])

5. How Sports, Young Men, and Trump Shifted American Politics

Interview with Clay Travis
Timestamps: 68:04–82:22

• Clay Travis discusses his book “How Trump, Young Men and Sports Saved America,” pointing to the cultural alienation of young men, the feminization of culture, and how Trump’s campaign tapped into their frustration ([68:21–71:48]).
• Clay: “There’s a play here for young men who are disaffected, who feel like masculinity is being attacked… and they saw Trump as a beacon to oppose the absurdity.” ([70:19])
• Discusses voter turnout among young men, the shifting gender divide (with young women trending more left), and the importance of restoring strong male role models ([74:49]).
• Clay: “Nothing for a lot of people out there that have kids, boys in particular, that they’re raising… the biggest threat to men is actually men not being involved in raising men.” ([74:49])
• Dialogue about the risk of lost masculinity, the search for meaning, and the importance of institutions like sports and religion in that process ([77:49]).

Memorable Quote:

“It’s easy to create a kid. It’s hard to become a dad. And a lot of men, frankly, have run from the hard work.” – Clay Travis ([74:49])

6. Parental Rights Battle in Schools: Indiana Sanctuary District Case

Interview with Todd Rokita & Leigh Ann O'Neill
Timestamps: 88:41–101:04

• Indiana Attorney General and America First Policy Institute challenge Indiana’s largest school district for sanctuary-style policies:
  • The district reportedly refused to surrender a student to his father, who sought to self-deport, impeding both parental rights and ICE action ([92:15]).
  • Broader policies allegedly make it impossible for schools to share immigration status info or cooperate with federal authorities ([93:43–95:00]).
• The panel discusses the ideological roots in Marxism—schools placing themselves above families, undermining parental rights, and creating an environment for possible exploitation ([95:39]).

Notable Quote:

“The parents are subsidiary, they’re subservient to these administrators… That’s what’s wrong here. That’s what’s at the core of all this. The family and the parents don’t have the authority or the rights they’re supposed to have in a free society.” – Todd Rokita ([95:39])

7. Western Civilization & Signs of Decline

Final Segment Monologue
Timestamps: 111:06–127:58

• Glenn delivers a passionate warning about the abandonment of Western/Judeo-Christian traditions:
  • Story of a German town canceling its Christmas market for "security" due to nearby mosque ([111:29]).
  • Argues that reluctance to defend Western traditions invites radical Islamism and erases historical memory.
  • Makes distinctions between diversity and ideological subversion, and calls for Americans to stand up for core foundational principles before it’s too late.

Notable Quote:

“A culture that can’t defend its own sacred symbols has already ceded something much deeper than public space—they are surrendering memory.” – Glenn Beck ([111:54])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (by Timestamp)

• John Solomon:

  “If you don’t punish the people that created this mentality...banana republic prosecution arc.” ([06:39])

• Glenn Beck:

  “Socialism is the bridge to communism according to Karl Marx… Communism is the completion of socialism.” ([26:23])

• Glenn Beck (on the Deep State J6 bombshell):

  “There’s only one winner: it’s either the deep state or the good guys.” ([49:20])

• Steve Baker:

  “This is at least the largest scandal in a generation. It does go deep and it goes high.” ([50:40])

• Clay Travis:

  “The biggest threat to men is actually men not being involved in raising men.” ([74:49])

• Todd Rokita:

  “Marxism attacks the family unit, which is the foundation of our free system society.” ([95:39])

• Glenn Beck (on Western decline):

  “A culture that can’t defend its own sacred symbols has already ceded something much deeper than public space—they are surrendering memory.” ([111:54])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• James Comey Case/Smoking Gun: 06:39–14:20
• Fact-Checking Comey Daughter/Epstein: 13:51–16:53
• Socialism & American Dream: 19:00–26:23; 41:48–45:34
• J6 Pipe Bomb Story Preview: 48:08–56:26
• Mamdani, Islamism & Socialists: 59:42–66:00
• Clay Travis Interview: 68:04–82:22
• Indiana Sanctuary School Lawsuit: 88:41–101:04
• Western Civilizational Crisis: 111:06–127:58

Overall Episode Tone & Closing Thoughts

Glenn Beck brings his signature mixture of urgent warning, populist critique, and sardonic humor throughout. The episode is laden with foreboding about institutional corruption, cultural erosion, and the challenges of restoring fundamental American ideals. The guest segments provide both investigative depth (John Solomon, Steve Baker) and cultural analysis (Clay Travis, Todd Rokita), with Glenn repeatedly urging listeners to see the signs, learn true history, and build a coalition in defense of Western—and specifically American—traditions.

For listeners: This summary captures not only the central news and analysis, but also the program’s passionate defense of American civics, skepticism toward elite institutions, and concern for the rising generation’s values. If you missed the episode, the timestamps offer quick access to the discussions most relevant to your interests.