The Glenn Beck Program

Episode: How California RUINED the Super Bowl | Guest: Amb. Robert Joseph
Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Glenn Beck
Format: Solo commentary, news discussion, guest interview (Amb. Robert Joseph)
Main Theme: Examining how policy decisions in California – and the broader American political landscape – are undermining cultural footings, economic common sense, and national identity, with special attention to election integrity, immigration, and foreign policy toward Iran.

Episode Overview

This episode dives headfirst into what Glenn Beck perceives as the cultural, economic, and political self-sabotage of American institutions and states, focusing primarily on California’s policies (especially their impact on the Super Bowl), the SAVE Act's battle for election integrity, and global threats such as Iran’s regime and nuclear ambitions. Beck brings his signature wit and agitation—often with musical interludes—while drawing through-lines between negligence in American civics and global instability. The episode features an extended interview with Ambassador Robert Joseph, a nuclear proliferation expert, who discusses the prospects for revolution and negotiation with Iran.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Moronic” Hot Seat: Keith Ellison and Constitutional Illiteracy

[03:25 - 24:59]

• Topic: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s defense of “state sovereignty” in resisting federal immigration enforcement.
• Glenn’s Argument:
  • Rips apart Ellison’s op-ed, mocking his constitutional claims.
  • Explains that “dual sovereignty” (10th Amendment) means federal matters (like immigration) override state preferences (Supremacy Clause, settled in Article 1 & 2).
  • Notes double standard: Democrats blocked Arizona’s immigration enforcement on “federal power” grounds, but now invoke “state resistance” for Minnesota.
  • Quote [09:20]:
    “When Arizona tried to secure its border, Democrats said only the federal government can do it. When the federal government enforces immigration law in Minnesota, Democrats say states have a right to resist. Both things cannot be true.” — Glenn Beck
• Chalkboard Segment: Beck walks through Ellison’s logic, using a blackboard and a satirical “third grade voice.”
• Notable Line:
  “Keith, you’re a moron. Or just a liar. You decide.” — [17:43]

2. Music as Civics Education: Teaching the Constitution

[18:32 - 25:14]

• Purpose: Glenn debuts original songs explaining the 9th and 10th Amendments, aiming to make constitutional knowledge “stick” through rhythm and melody.
• Rationale:
  • Modern schools don’t teach true civics; parents need tools.
  • Music helps the brain process and retain complex concepts.
• Quote [24:59]:
  “If it’s not written down [in the Constitution], the government can’t do it. This power that they are exercising is written down. Article 1, Article 2, and the Supremacy Clause.” — Glenn Beck

3. The Cultural Fight & The TPUSA Halftime “Proof of Concept”

[31:36 - 41:15]

• On Conservative Culture: Rebuts criticisms (from Chris Rufo and others) that conservative alternatives (like the TPUSA Super Bowl halftime show) are meaningless.
• Beck’s Thesis:
  • Every new alternative starts small but can shake up the system (cites The Blaze & Angel Studios as success stories).
  • TPUSA's show had 30 million+ views—the start of a shift that could threaten mainstream events’ ad revenue and cultural dominance, years down the line.
• Quote [38:54]:
  “This was a great first step. If you’re outraged and just want to bitch, he’s right, stop. If you want to do something, support the people doing something about it.” — Glenn Beck

4. Economic Optimism & The Epstein Files

[44:01 - 55:21]

• Gallup Poll: Americans (50%) are optimistic about the economy and stock market. Beck, surprisingly, shares the optimism due to current leadership “finally executing a big plan.”
• Epstein Files Update:
  • Trump’s name comes up in Epstein-related documents only to exonerate him (according to Beck, who cites FBI interviews and the Palm Beach Police Chief).
  • Quote [50:22]:
    “He is the most investigated man of all human history...You got nothing.” — Glenn Beck

5. Iran Unrest, Nuclear Threat & Amb. Robert Joseph Interview

[67:28 - 79:10]

Interview with Amb. Robert Joseph

• Context:
  • Ongoing Iranian protests; 35,000+ allegedly killed by the regime.
  • US is negotiating with Iran, assembling military pressure in the Gulf.
• Joseph’s Key Points:
  • This is a genuine, broad-based revolution; regime change will come from within, not by US imposition.
  • Negotiations are largely tactical—“regime uses negotiation to buy time, gain resources, then cheats” ([70:19]).
  • Alternative Iranian leadership is tricky; Crown Prince has little support, while groups like NCRI (Mrs. Rajavi) have grassroots networks.
  • US Leverage: Military (blockades, potential strikes), economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation.
  • Nuclear Risk: If Iran gets nukes, risk of use is real due to regime ideology.
• Memorable Exchange:
  • [72:09]
    Q: “Is the Crown Prince a real option?”
    A: “I don’t believe so. He has really no support on the ground. His positions are contradictory. The NCRI is more credible.” — Amb. Robert Joseph

6. How California "Ruined the Super Bowl" (and Itself)

[86:59 - 101:54]

• Main Point: California’s “jock tax” means Super Bowl winners actually lose money after state taxes—not just on their game check, but pro-rata on their whole season.
• Causal Connection: This mentality (taxing existence, not activity) is why California hemorrhages population and capital—the same dynamic wrecked NY in the '70s and late-Roman empires.
• Valero Quits California: One of the state’s last refineries is closing, exacerbating gas prices ($4.36 vs. $2.88 nat’l avg), foreshadowing an energy crisis.
• Electric Car Mileage Tax: California plans to impose per-mile taxes as gas tax revenue drops.
• Notable Rant:
  “They will tax anything—if they can tax rain, they will.” — [98:04, paraphrased]
• Boiling Point: Beck swears he’ll never support a federal bailout for blue cities that ruined themselves via progressive policy.

7. The SAVE Act & Election Integrity Showdown

[110:51 - 120:46]

• What is the SAVE Act? Requires proof of citizenship and ID for voting in federal elections.
• Beck’s View: Most crucial bill since Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” GOP has the votes in House & Senate, but Democrats will use the filibuster.
• Calls to Action:
  • Don’t abolish the filibuster, but enforce the “standing filibuster” (force the opposition to physically hold the floor).
  • Encourages listeners to politely lobby non-cosponsoring GOP Senators—says Thune (R, Senate GOP leadership) is wobbling and must be pressured.
  • “This is probably the most important bill that I have seen since the big beautiful bill." — [119:31]
• Underlying Warning:
  • Without the SAVE Act: “If they don’t do this, why are they worth saving?”
  • Political system faces the “replacement” of American values by mass, disorderly immigration and soft election standards.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Political Double Standards: [09:20]
  • “Both things cannot be true.”
• On Constitutional Power: [24:59]
  • “If it’s not written down, the government can’t do it.”
• On California Taxes: [86:59+]
  • “How can you lose money winning the Super Bowl? California has figured it out.”
• On Cultural Resilience: [38:54]
  • “You want to do something, support the people doing something about it.”
• On Iran's Revolution: [68:09]
  • “All sectors of Iranian society are involved. This regime is approaching its final days.” — Amb. Robert Joseph
• On Voter ID & The SAVE Act: [119:31]
  • “This is probably the most important bill that I have seen since the big beautiful bill.”
• Riff on California Bailouts: [100:23]
  • “If the federal government decides to bail these states and cities out, I am going to hemorrhage out of my eyes…I won’t pay my taxes.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:25] - Keith Ellison constitutional takedown
• [18:32] - Music: Original “10th Amendment” song
• [25:14] - Glenn explains his educational Torch project
• [31:36] - Conservative pop culture, TPUSA halftime show
• [44:01] - Economic optimism, Gallup poll, Epstein files
• [67:28] - Amb. Robert Joseph interview on Iran
• [86:59] - Start of California “ruined the Super Bowl” rant
• [110:51] - Details of the SAVE Act, election integrity
• [119:31] - Call to listeners: Lobby GOP for the SAVE Act

Tone & Style

• Language: Irreverent, satirical, at times bombastic (especially when discussing political enemies or policy missteps).
• Presentation: Frequent asides, chalkboard explanations, musical numbers, and direct appeals to listener activism.

Conclusion

Listeners are left with a multi-front call to arms—from lobbying lawmakers to reclaiming civics education at home to supporting “parallel economies” and true American values. The episode conveys a strong message: the stakes are existential, and policy failures—whether in California or Washington—are as much about lost cultural foundations as they are about lost dollars or unguarded borders.