Podcast Summary: The Glenn Beck Program
Episode Title: Terrorist Attack on ICE Was EERILY Organized
Guests: Salena Zito & Augustus Doricko
Release Date: July 9, 2025
Host: Blaze Podcast Network
1. Introduction and Overview
Glenn Beck opens the episode by addressing significant political and cultural issues, setting the stage for in-depth discussions with his guests, Salena Zito and Augustus Doricko. He emphasizes the episode’s focus on the left’s strategic transformations and emerging threats to American institutions.
2. Jeffrey Epstein and Intelligence Operative Theories
Beck delves into the enigmatic case of Jeffrey Epstein, challenging mainstream narratives and suggesting deeper intelligence connections.
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Epstein’s Alleged Ties: Beck questions Epstein's potential affiliations with American or foreign intelligence agencies.
- "Jeffrey Epstein... one of the biggest, oldest allies and roped this guy into a honey trap... he was an intelligence operative." [05:08]
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Press Conference Controversy: Criticizes President Joe Biden's handling of the Epstein narrative during a lengthy Cabinet meeting.
- "Pam Bondi should be fired for the way she rolled this out. It was horrible." [05:00]
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Trump's Position: Beck dismisses theories linking Donald Trump to Epstein’s activities, asserting Trump's separation from Epstein's nefarious dealings.
- "I just don't believe that that is the deal... I don't think he's one of them." [06:00]
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Conspiracy Implications: Suggests Epstein was part of a covert operation that inadvertently implicated Prince Andrew, highlighting potential intelligence agency manipulations.
- "This was a CIA OPER operation and it just happened to backfire on our biggest ally." [06:30]
3. Coordinated Attack on ICE Facility
Beck reports on a disturbing, militaristic assault on an ICE detention center in Texas, suggesting it signifies a shift towards organized leftist militancy.
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Attack Details: On July 4th, approximately 10-12 individuals in military gear attacked an ICE facility using fireworks and sniper fire, resulting in injuries despite targets being unarmed officers.
- "This was a military style operation... 10 to 12 people come and they start firing fireworks at the facility." [15:00]
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Complexity of Operation: Guest Jason Butrell emphasizes the tactical sophistication reminiscent of military campaigns in conflict zones.
- "This is the kind of plan that they would actually execute. This was a step by step plan to hurt someone." [16:56]
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Rising Militancy: Draws parallels to past military operations, indicating a worrying trend of leftist groups adopting terroristic strategies.
- "This was a well thought out plan... step by step plan to hurt someone." [17:11]
4. USAID and Color Revolution Concerns
Beck discusses theories surrounding USAID's role in fostering "color revolutions," asserting that cuts to USAID funding have unleashed destabilizing forces.
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USAID’s Alleged CIA Front: Beck claims USAID was originally intended to counteract CIA operations but has since been infiltrated to promote regime changes.
- "USAID was a CIA front... they started color revolutions all over the world." [19:00]
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Sabotage and Rebellion Tactics: Stu Burguiere labels claims about USAID workers engaging in sabotage as conspiracy theories, while Beck maintains skepticism towards mainstream narratives.
- Stu Burguiere: "We should note that what you just said is obviously a conspiracy theory." [20:19]
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Impact of Funding Cuts: Argues that reducing USAID support dismantles regulatory oversight, releasing trained operatives into the population.
- "They just released a bunch of well trained individuals into your population." [21:14]
5. Attempted Assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania
The conversation shifts to Salena Zito's book detailing an assassination attempt on President Trump, exploring the shooter's background and systemic failures.
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Shooter’s Profile: Discusses Thomas Matthew Crooks as a symbol of institutional collapse and mental health neglect.
- "He began to unravel... he was lonely and this is someone that is isolated." [50:19]
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Family and Investigation Issues: Highlights the lack of thorough investigation and the family's estrangement, criticizing the Secret Service's handling of the incident.
- "The Secret Service was giving absolutely no information." [57:24]
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Media Negligence: Zito criticizes media outlets for sidelining the assassination story to focus on other political events.
- "They did whatever they could to muffle it... Why weren't people reporting this?" [59:29]
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Mental Health and Society: Emphasizes the role of mental health issues and societal pressures in the shooter's motives, advocating for better support systems.
- "We have to choose the things that we really, truly have power over... spiritual things are what really matter." [65:16]
6. Cloud Seeding and Texas Flooding Controversy
Augustus Doricko addresses allegations linking cloud seeding to the catastrophic Texas floods, clarifying misconceptions and differentiating between weather modification and chemtrails.
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Clarifying Cloud Seeding: Explains that cloud seeding aims to enhance precipitation and is distinct from unfounded theories like chemtrails.
- "Cloud seeding relies on existing clouds to make them rain more." [91:22]
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Operational Transparency: Doricko emphasizes Rainmaker’s adherence to regulations and proactive suspension of operations to prevent environmental harm.
- "We suspended operations in adherence with the regulations from the state of Texas." [92:10]
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Comparison with China: Highlights the disparity in investment and research between the U.S. and China in weather modification technologies.
- "China has an annual budget of $1.4 billion for cloud seeding... we were a year ago spent $2.4 million." [97:33]
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Future Implications: Discusses the potential for increased cloud seeding efforts and the necessity for regulatory oversight to ensure responsible use.
- "We have to think about a potential world with extreme caution." [98:30]
7. TSA Security Measures and Air Travel Frustrations
Beck shares personal frustrations with TSA protocols, critiquing the removal of shoes and the overall inefficiency of airport security processes.
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Shoe Removal Critique: Mocks the TSA’s shoe removal policy, questioning its effectiveness and highlighting personal inconveniences.
- "I really can’t believe you even asked that question... What a stupid question that is." [110:26]
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Security Efficiency: Discusses the redundancy and time-consuming nature of TSA procedures, advocating for smarter security solutions.
- "It's ridiculous. It is the worst part of travel." [116:00]
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Privacy Concerns: Raises concerns about privacy and the intrusive nature of security checks, yearning for a balance between safety and personal freedom.
- "We have to defend... our privacy." [124:32]
8. Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Beck wraps up the episode by reiterating the critical issues discussed, calling for vigilance against emerging threats, and emphasizing the importance of spiritual and societal resilience.
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Call to Action: Encourages listeners to stay informed, support investigative efforts, and prioritize spiritual well-being as a foundation for national recovery.
- "We have to choose the things that we really, truly have power over... spiritual things are what really matter." [65:00 onwards]
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Future Directions: Mentions upcoming projects and resources aimed at enhancing audience engagement and information accessibility.
- "We're developing a system to where all of that information on all of the shows will be at your fingertips." [73:04]
Notable Quotes:
- "Pam Bondi should be fired for the way she rolled this out. It was horrible." — Glenn Beck [05:00]
- "This was a military style operation... step by step plan to hurt someone." — Glenn Beck [17:11]
- "We have to choose the things that we really, truly have power over... spiritual things are what really matter." — Glenn Beck [65:00]
Key Topics Discussed:
- Jeffrey Epstein’s Mysterious Ties: Exploration of Epstein’s potential intelligence connections and implications for national security.
- Leftist Militancy: Analysis of the organized, militaristic approach in attacks against ICE facilities, signaling a shift in extremist tactics.
- USAID and Global Destabilization: Claims linking USAID to fostering color revolutions and undermining global stability.
- Assassination Attempt on President Trump: Detailed account of the attempted assassination, systemic failures, and societal impacts.
- Cloud Seeding Controversy: Clarification of cloud seeding’s purpose, debunking myths tying it to weather disasters, and discussion on regulatory needs.
- Air Travel Security Critique: Personal anecdotes and criticisms of TSA procedures, emphasizing the need for balanced security measures.
Useful Links and Resources Mentioned:
- AskChapter: askchapter.org
- LifeLock: lifelock.com
- Preborn Book by Salena Zito: preborn.com
- Legacy Box: legacybox.com
- Rainmaker (Cloud Seeding Company): nativekrill.com Blaze
- Real Estate Agents I Trust: realestateagentsitrust.com
This summary captures the essence of the July 9, 2025 episode of "The Glenn Beck Program," highlighting the key discussions, insights, and notable quotes while providing a structured overview for listeners and interested parties.
