The Glenn Beck Program

EXCLUSIVE: Renee Nicole Good Tied to VIOLENT Extremist Group?!
Guests: Ryan Mauro & Ambassador Yechiel Leiter | January 9, 2026

Overview

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program dives deep into recent events surrounding the shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota and explosive claims linking her to a violent extremist organization. Beck explores the constitutional, cultural, and political implications of Governor Tim Walz’s remarks about state resistance to federal law enforcement, as well as broader upheaval in Iran via an in-depth interview with Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter. Counterterrorism expert Ryan Mauro joins Glenn to break a story on the radical roots of Minnesota ICE Watch, the activist group allegedly tied to Good, sparking pointed discussion around extremism, media narrative, civil unrest, and the fragility of Western civilization.

Key Themes & Points

1. Minnesota Crisis: Alleged Corruption, Civil Unrest, and the Role of Activism

• Governor Tim Walz's Controversial Orders:

  • Beck addresses statements from Walz suggesting use of the National Guard to resist federal ICE agents, warning it edges toward "civil war" parallels (05:00-10:00).
  • Beck critiques Walz, alleging self-preservation, blatant political opportunism, and willingness to stoke civil conflict to avoid legal consequences over potential financial corruption scandals involving Somali day care fraud and $700 million in illicit cash flow (08:00-12:00).

• Breakdown of the Renee Nicole Good Incident:

  • Good, painted by some media as an innocent mother, is recharacterized as an “anti-ICE warrior” affiliated with Minnesota ICE Watch, per Beck and reporting cited from the New York Post.
  • Video footage discussed and aired, challenging narratives about her intentions during the traffic incident that led to her death:
    • She allegedly blocked a street and accelerated toward a federal agent, with debate over intent vs. officer perception (20:00-22:00).

2. Radical Roots: Ryan Mauro on Minnesota ICE Watch

• Mauro's Findings:

  • Mauro, counterterrorism expert and research partner with Beck’s team, investigates Minnesota ICE Watch:

    “It was actually fairly easy research...they were openly radical...not about protecting immigrants, but about eliminating America and setting cop cars on fire.” (26:36)

  • Group extremism highlighted:
    • Social media posts promote assaulting police, freeing detainees, and rejecting US sovereignty, calling the country "Turtle Island"—a term used by anarchist/communist activists (27:44-28:32).
    • Community “defense centers”: These are framed as steps toward local insurgency, not mere observation or legal support (28:33-29:20).
    • Group cited for "domestic terrorism" under FBI definition:

      “Violent criminal acts...to further ideological goals...” (33:11-34:14)

• Governor's Rhetoric Echoing Extremists:

  • Walz's "hold the line as neighbors" language, analyzed in light of Mauro’s findings, appears to rally local “revolutionary guards” to oppose federal authority (29:37-30:07).

    Beck: “He is empowering and activating a neighborhood Revolutionary Guard. That’s exactly what Ryan was just saying.” (30:07)
    Mauro: “It is seditious in nature....Anarchists, anarcho-communists, and open Satanists...they're envisioning something.” (30:45-32:32)

3. Media Narratives & Information Warfare

• Debunking the Innocent Bystander Story:

  • Beck and team press the importance of quick, fact-based counter-narratives, arguing that media spin cements false perceptions and calling out the framing of Good as a benign activist (34:14-35:43).

    “If you’re late with the facts at all, it doesn’t take long for things to cement in people’s minds.” — Ryan Mauro

• Broader Commentary on Justice and Accountability:

  • Beck repeatedly challenges listeners, whatever their political bent, to demand equal prosecution for all wrongdoing, including white-collar and white defendants, mocking left-wing rhetoric to call for accountability.

4. Iran on the Brink: Ambassador Yechiel Leiter Interview

• Regime Collapse or Crackdown?

  • Beck and his team discuss explosive protests in Iran, sharing eyewitness impressions of growing unrest:

    “I saw a woman last night...her mouth was pouring blood...she was still marching.” (72:51)

  • Iranian people’s yearning for freedom stressed, with hopes for peaceful revolution but warnings about desperation and potential government violence.

• Ambassador Leiter’s Insights:

  • Leiter details the mounting pressure faced by Iran’s ruling mullahs and implications for Israel and geopolitical stability:

    “92 million people in Iran are saying to the mullahs...we want freedom. Why are we giving $350 million a year to Hamas?...We believe it has to be determined by the people themselves.” (49:08-51:24)

  • Israel's stance: Defensive operations only, not seeking regime change or direct intervention in Iranian internal affairs.

• Changing Middle East Alliances:

  • Leiter highlights post-Abraham Accords cooperation between Israel and Gulf Arab states, emphasizing deradicalization, Westernization, and pragmatic partnership (61:37-63:31).

5. Audience Calls & Broader Civic Concerns

• Public Outrage Over Corruption and Inaction:
  • Listeners vent frustration about fraud (esp. Minnesota daycare scam), government malfeasance, and lack of prosecutions (86:22-96:38).

    Beck: “If you don’t start seeing these people go to jail, something’s really wrong...” (94:46)

• Debate Over Civil War, National Divorce, and Ideological Purging:
  • Beck warns against chaos and the dangers of “national divorce”, explaining why dissolution or division of the US isn’t a viable option, despite the depth of polarization (97:27-101:36).

    “National divorce is not the solution...it may come down to that, but that is a civil war because it’s never going to...end up [well]...” (97:27)

• Land Acquisition Issues & The Role of Courage in Leadership:
  • Call-in discussion about struggles facing ordinary Americans in buying property vs. corporations and foreign buyers. Beck calls for voters to demand courageous leaders willing to risk everything for principle, not just career advancement (114:50-116:12).

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On Governor Walz’s Moves:

  “He is calling for a civil war and making himself the white knight on the white horse...willing to have people killed...to keep him out of jail. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything this selfish in my life.” — Glenn Beck (11:25)

• On Minnesota ICE Watch:

  “They do not recognize the United States as a legitimate country. They oppose that, refer to it as Turtle Island.” — Ryan Mauro (27:44)

  “When they start talking about liberating Turtle Island...that's why I’ve been calling [it] the Turtle Island Intifada.” — Ryan Mauro (27:56)

• On Domestic Terrorism:

  "Violent criminal acts committed by individuals and or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences...that fits the FBI definition." — Ryan Mauro (33:11)

• On Iranian Unrest:

  “These people have not had water, they've not had electricity...the 92 million people in Iran are saying to the mullahs...we want freedom.” — Amb. Leiter (49:08)

  “The Persian people are amazing. If they could get that culture back...the source of good that Iran would be in the world would be remarkable.” — Glenn Beck (80:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening & Minnesota Crisis: (01:12–24:18)
• Ryan Mauro Interview on ICE Watch: (24:18–36:45)
• Governor’s Civil War Rhetoric Analysis: (29:37–30:45)
• Ambassador Leiter on Iran & the Middle East: (47:26–64:12)
• Iranian Uprising Debate & Developments: (71:52–80:00)
• Audience Calls – Corruption, Civil War Anxiety, Ideology: (86:22–101:36)
• Calls on Land Rights & Leadership Courage: (114:50–118:44)

Memorable Moments

• Beck Mockingly Observes on Accountability:

  “I hope they’re all white, because white people must face justice.”

• Mauro Unpacks ‘Turtle Island’:

  “They do not recognize the United States as a legitimate country. They refer to it as Turtle Island.”

• On Iran’s “Ring of Fire” Strategy:

  “They had this idea of a ring of fire...supporting Hamas and the Houthis and Hezbollah...to attack Israel all at once and then fire ballistic missiles in the center...”

• On Audience & Listener Engagement:

  “I truly love this audience...I’m building what I’m building now called the torch...as my way of lighting something and then giving it to you so you can light the way.” (69:31)

Summary Table: Key Facts and Arguments

| Topic | Speaker(s) | Main Points | Timestamps | |-------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Minnesota/ICE Watch | Beck, Mauro | Gov. Walz courting civil unrest; ICE Watch extremist, not just activists | 01:12-36:45 | | ICE Watch Extremism Details | Mauro | Anarchist, anti-cop, “Turtle Island”, fit FBI’s terrorism definition | 26:36-34:14 | | Media Narrative vs. Reality | Beck, Mauro | Warning of memory-holing truth, urgent need for accurate stories | 34:14-35:43 | | Iran Protests & Regime Instability | Beck, Leiter, Panel | Protests unprecedented, risk of crackdown, Western interests at stake | 71:52–80:00 | | Audience Calls – Justice & Order | Beck, Callers | Demand for real prosecutions, order vs. chaos, risk of national divorce | 86:22–101:36 | | Leadership & Courage in Politics | Beck, Callers | Uphold principle above self, need for courageous state/local action | 114:50–118:44 |

Conclusion

This episode intensifies Glenn Beck’s warnings about civil order, ideological threats to Western civilization, and the necessity of both information and courage in confronting political upheaval. By connecting domestic scandals to international unrest, Beck and guests paint a picture of a society at crossroads—urging listeners to reject chaos, demand accountability, and participate in “the torch” of cultural and civic renewal.

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