Podcast Summary: The Glenn Beck Program Episode Title: Democrats: Defending Cheap Labor Since 1810
Guest: Bill Useli
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Host: Glenn Beck
Network: Blaze Podcast Network

1. Introduction to Current Political Climate

Glenn Beck opens the episode by addressing the apparent decline in the President's polling numbers across various metrics, with immigration being the sole area where he maintains approval. He ponders whether conservatives have become complacent, equating their responsiveness to issues with the efficiency of fast food—quick but not necessarily thorough.

Glenn Beck [05:15]: "I'd love to hear your opinion on it. We begin in just a second."

2. Economic Policies and Domestic Achievements

Beck highlights several economic accomplishments attributed to the current administration:

• Tax Cuts: Praises making the largest tax cut in U.S. history permanent.
• Job Creation: Emphasizes incentives for infrastructure projects that create jobs, ranging from small-scale to large investments.
• Domestic Production: Advocates for supporting local ranchers and farmers to reduce meat imports, stressing national self-sufficiency.

Glenn Beck [16:11]: "He has supported Israel, but now he is also saying, Israel, you gotta slow down here. We need peace."

3. Immigration Policy and Border Security

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the administration's stringent immigration policies:

• Border Sealing: Beck commends the sealing of borders under a limited budget, resulting in increased self-deportations.
• Deportation Efforts: Highlights the administrative efforts to rid the country of illegal immigrants without overwhelming the system.
• Media Misrepresentation: Criticizes the mainstream media for portraying immigration raids negatively, arguing that they target criminals rather than law-abiding migrants.

Glenn Beck [18:26]: "They're trying to make it appear as though they're everywhere so people will self-deport without any chaos. That's the whole idea."

4. Foreign Policy and National Security

Beck delves into the administration's foreign policy maneuvers:

• Middle East Strategy: Discusses the establishment of Silicon Valley-like tech hubs in the Middle East to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative, emphasizing technological supremacy.
• Nuclear Stance: Applauds President Trump's willingness to confront potential nuclear threats, comparing his approach to Ronald Reagan's strategic firmness.

Glenn Beck [14:15]: "If we don't have other countries bought solely into our chips, if they are playing two roads and they can go over to China and get Huawei, if we're weak, that destroys us."

5. Media Bias and Press Criticism

Beck expresses frustration with media bias, asserting that the press often distorts governmental actions to fit their narratives. He believes this misrepresentation hampers public understanding and support for effective policies.

Chris Bedford [09:20]: "The press is still in the bag. You know, the press is saying that this is just, these are just poor migrants."

6. Internal Government Challenges: U.S. Attorneys and the Senate

Discussing the Department of Justice, Beck raises concerns about the backlog of U.S. Attorneys awaiting Senate confirmation, a process hampered by the "blue slip" tradition that gives senators significant influence over appointments.

Bill Useli [91:06]: "The Senate's not moving on those. You can't have prosecutions without the attorneys."

7. Democratic Party Critique

Beck critiques the Democratic Party's strategies and leadership, suggesting that internal divisions and leadership failures have led to their electoral losses. He argues that Democrats have historically sought cheap labor through various means since the 1850s.

Glenn Beck [50:20]: "What I'm saying here is, I am for the humane side of the discussion... We just negotiating the price."

8. Guest Segment: Bill Useli on National Security and Legal Challenges

Guest: Bill Useli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California
Bill Useli discusses a recent high-profile case involving a Chinese dual citizen who stole sensitive U.S. defense information. He underscores the severity of cybersecurity threats and the administration's commitment to national security.

Bill Useli [91:21]: "He's been taking information, sending it to China... He faces up to 10 years in federal prison."

Useli also touches on the issue of staged events by immigrant groups to undermine federal immigration enforcement, citing a recent case where a mother faked her kidnapping by ICE to garner media attention and funds.

Bill Useli [94:51]: "She staged the whole thing... designed to inflame the public's emotions and to delegitimize our federal agents."

9. Technological Advancements and Homeland Security

Beck praises the administration's efforts in technological advancements and homeland security:

• Trade Secrets Protection: Emphasizes the importance of protecting U.S. technological secrets from foreign espionage.
• AI and Cybersecurity: Advocates for the use of AI in combating cyber threats and protecting national interests.

Bill Useli [92:11]: "We're talking about systems that are used to detect missile launches and ballistic and hypersonic missiles."

10. Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Beck concludes the episode by reiterating the importance of continued support for conservative policies and vigilance against media biases. He emphasizes the ongoing struggle to maintain national security and economic prosperity amidst political and social challenges.

Glenn Beck [101:19]: "We just got to outwork them and out fight them. And I'm not willing to give up on our country."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Polls and Conservatism:

  Glenn Beck [05:15]: "We begin in just a second."

• Immigration Media Critique:

  Glenn Beck [18:26]: "They're trying to make it appear as though they're everywhere so people will self-deport without any chaos."

• Foreign Policy on China:

  Glenn Beck [14:15]: "If we don't have other countries bought solely into our chips... we're screwed."

• U.S. Attorneys Backlog:

  Bill Useli [91:06]: "You can't have prosecutions without the attorneys."

• National Security Concerns:

  Bill Useli [92:22]: "He's been taking information, sending it to China... He faces up to 10 years in federal prison."

Conclusion

This episode of "The Glenn Beck Program" offers a comprehensive analysis of the current political landscape from a conservative perspective. Glenn Beck and his co-host Chris Bedford discuss the administration's economic and immigration policies, critique media biases, and delve into internal governmental challenges affecting national security and legal proceedings. The guest segment with Bill Useli provides an insider's view on the ongoing efforts to combat foreign espionage and the complexities of immigration enforcement. The conversation underscores the importance of maintaining strong national policies and vigilance against both internal and external threats.