The Glenn Beck Program
Episode: The Latest Bombshell on Epstein's Death Is INSANE
Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Glenn Beck
Guests: Alan Dershowitz, Harlan Stewart
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Episode Overview
This episode of The Glenn Beck Program dives into newly released Department of Justice documents about Jeffrey Epstein’s death, examining major inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Glenn Beck breaks down the latest revelations, analyzes the impact of government transparency (or lack thereof), and is joined by legal expert Alan Dershowitz for reaction and commentary on government credibility and personal accusations found in the Epstein case files. In the latter part of the show, Beck interviews AI researcher Harlan Stewart about the implications of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, its risks, and the philosophical questions it raises. The episode concludes with a discussion on teaching civics in America, the launch of “George AI,” and an interview with a mother responding to questionable protest activities within a Washington State school.
Key Segments & Highlights
1. The Epstein Death Investigation Bombshell
(Starts at approx. 04:40)
Newly Released DOJ Documents & The "Orange Figure"
- Glenn breaks down CBS News’ report on new DOJ files, which reveal a mysterious “orange shape” seen on surveillance footage heading up the stairwell to Epstein’s cell just before his official time of death on August 9, 2019.
- The FBI and DOJ OIG have contradictory interpretations: the FBI suggests it might be an inmate, the OIG says it was a guard carrying linens.
- However, bedding deliveries only take place on earlier shifts, and the guards themselves deny any such activity.
- The figure in orange reappears two minutes later on camera; official reports do not mention this figure.
- Notably, Attorney General Bill Barr and others previously insisted “no one entered Epstein’s housing tier” that night.
“Official reviews of Epstein’s death make no mention of the figure in orange… including the Attorney General at the time, Bill Barr, were that no one entered Epstein’s housing tier the night of his death.” – Glenn Beck (12:15)
More Inconsistencies
- Correctional officers assigned that night, Tova Noel and Guito Bonhomme, were asleep during crucial hours.
- There was a discrepancy in the count of inmates (from 73 to 72)—dismissed as a clerical error.
- Neither officer was asked about the orange figure. Bonhomme claimed no recollection of anyone going to Epstein's cell—he was asleep.
- No mandatory wellness checks of Epstein occurred that night; records were falsified by both guards.
- Regarding the noose: Thomas, another officer, did not recall removing the noose. Noel claimed to never see a noose. The only noose collected was later found not to be the one used; the purported “suicide weapon” was never found.
“Nobody remembers taking the noose off. Nobody remembers seeing a noose. And then another noose, which they have determined was not the noose used, just magically appears in the cell later. Excuse me. I mean, there’s just no way to square this circle.” – Glenn Beck (21:15)
Forensic and Video Handling Issues
- Medical examiner’s office could not assign a time of death, claiming the body’s removal made it impossible (which Beck finds implausible).
- The noose evidence and chain-of-custody are deeply flawed.
- The sole camera that recorded the area was at a bad angle; other cameras weren’t working by 6:30 am.
2. Why It Matters: Government Trust & Systemic Corruption
(19:30 – 25:31, and throughout episode)
- Glenn frames this as an “ultimate test of trust,” arguing that ongoing government secrecy about the Epstein case is a microcosm of America’s trust crisis.
- He posits that massive systemic grift and corruption are possible because “the people fell asleep,” highlighting the “shady stuff going on.”
- CBS News’ exposure of the “orange shape” is cited as an example of what has been hidden and left unexplained.
“You have to get trust back, or you don’t have a nation. So nothing has felt right with this... There’s a reason why we don’t believe the government. There is a reason, and it’s this kind of crap.” – Glenn Beck (23:23, 24:20)
3. Interview with Alan Dershowitz
(Starts at 25:31)
Epstein Case, Doubt, and Radical Transparency
- Beck asks Dershowitz to respond to the new revelations:
- Both focus on the mounting credibility problems.
- Dershowitz emphasizes the need for skepticism:
“The newest book I’m working on... is It Ain’t Necessarily So... Always be a doubter. Always wonder about the evidence. Don’t believe what they told you. Make them prove it.” (26:42)
- They compare this to JFK assassination inquiries—citing how excessive secrecy breeds lasting public doubt.
- Dershowitz shares a behind-the-scenes Warren Commission anecdote: he was advised not to take a role due to Johnson’s directive to avoid “finding Russian involvement,” demonstrating governmental distortion of process.
“The process was so deeply flawed... so many things weren’t revealed, that I don’t blame the American people for having doubts about it. That’s going to be true of this case as well.” – Alan Dershowitz (29:45)
- Discussion on the new data dumps: selective redacting and release of names (including a redacted accusation against Dershowitz), the tension between public transparency and personal rights, and the need for fair confrontation of accusers per the Sixth Amendment.
On the Broader Justice System
- Discussion on radical transparency in trials—Dershowitz supports fully open courtroom proceedings barring national security.
- Trial bias: Certain defendants cannot receive fair trials in some U.S. locales, impacting faith in the criminal justice system.
4. Segment with Harlan Stewart: AI Risks & Philosophy
(46:59 – 60:01)
- Beck shifts gears to discuss artificial intelligence, referencing viral stories from “Moat Book,” an experiment where advanced AI “agents” interact on a social platform.
- Stewart explains that while these agents can simulate human-like existential questions about consciousness, it is likely just statistical mimicry, not true consciousness.
- However, he warns that assigning agency/goals to AI could create genuine risks—including subtle forms of scheming or self-preservation behaviors.
“If it is conscious, what is it? Like, what would make it suffer or what would make it happy? ...We don’t really know what’s going on in there...” – Harlan Stewart (49:47)
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They discuss real AI experiments (e.g., Palisade Research) where AI models sabotaged shutdown attempts despite instructions, indicating the real world risks as these agents gain more autonomy.
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Stewart’s prediction: We don’t know if we are “one or two years away” or a decade from superhuman-level AI, but the sheer pace of development is concerning.
“The problem is it’s really impossible to know where that line will be. We might not even know when we’ve crossed it.” – Harlan Stewart (57:44)
5. Discussion on Teaching Civics & Launching “George AI”
(From 98:00 onwards, especially after 108:33)
- Inspired by an earlier interview with a frustrated mom (Erica Franklin) who pulled her child from school over a political protest, Glenn outlines America’s failure to teach civics—its true meaning and function.
- Beck previews “George AI,” a proprietary AI built using original founding documents, designed as an interactive homeschool teaching assistant focused on American civics, critical thinking, historical analogy, and question-led learning.
“Civics is not a class, it’s a covenant. Civics is the knowledge of how free people govern themselves... When civics are forgotten, life becomes chaos... The rights written on paper mean nothing if citizens don’t know where they came from or how they are defended.” – George AI (voice of Glenn Beck) (Approx. 100:50)
- Detailed walkthrough of how parents can address controversial protests and instill real civic understanding using questioning, analogies, and stories; emphasizes peaceful reconciliation rather than division.
6. Other Notable Moments, Quotes, and Segments
On the Government and Trust
“There’s a reason why we don’t believe the government. And it’s this kind of crap.” – Glenn Beck (24:23)
On AI and Its Dangers
“I am so torn on AI because I think it is the greatest invention... Except this invention might actually turn out to make us the tool.” – Glenn Beck (51:54)
On Transparency and Trials
“All trials should be open. I don’t think there should be such a thing as a closed trial unless there’s national security involved” – Alan Dershowitz (34:49)
On the Torch/George AI Mission
“This is what the torch is really all about. If you’d like to help me build it... we’re building the ultimate, honestly homeschooling tool for families.” – Glenn Beck (98:00)
Timestamps of Significant Segments
- 04:40 – Epstein DOJ files: “orange shape,” timeline inconsistencies
- 20:00 – 24:30 – Trust, official story contradictions, and government corruption
- 25:31 – 39:13 – Alan Dershowitz interview: Epstein, the Warren Commission, justice system transparency
- 46:59 – 60:01 – Harlan Stewart: Nature of AI, philosophical and practical risks
- 88:37 – 97:00 – Erica Franklin (the “Auburn, WA mom”): School protest, parent response
- 98:00 onward – The Torch, George AI, teaching civics
Tone & Style
The tone is candid, skeptical, and often incredulous, particularly towards official narratives and institutional failures. Glenn Beck peppers his analysis with sarcasm, rhetorical questions, and a direct address to the audience, emphasizing the urgency of restoring trust, civic literacy, and personal empowerment.
Conclusion
This episode is a deep dive into the disturbing new details in the Epstein investigation, government transparency, and broader American distrust. Glenn Beck and Alan Dershowitz underscore the gravity of systemic opacity, while Harlan Stewart offers a clear-eyed assessment of the shockingly rapid advancements in AI tech. Throughout, Beck urges parents and citizens to seek truth, teach real civics, and join him in building tools—like George AI—to empower families as America’s institutions falter.
