The Glenn Beck Program – Episode Summary

Episode: The REAL Consequences of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation | 11/24/25
Date: November 24, 2025
Hosts: Pat & Stu (filling in for Glenn Beck)

Overview

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program offers analysis and spirited commentary on a series of political flashpoints: the public meeting between newly elected NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani and President Trump, the abrupt resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the continued evolution of far-left politics in American cities, and a deeper examination of RFK Jr.'s scandals and political oddities. With their trademark banter, Pat and Stu break down implications for the Republican Party, the risks of legitimizing radical left figures, and the broader cultural currents reshaping American politics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Trump–Zoran Mamdani Meeting: Legitimizing the Far Left?

• Context: Zoran Mamdani, an avowed democratic socialist and new Mayor of NYC, met publicly with President Trump at the White House.
• Pat’s Concern: The cordial and conciliatory tone Trump took with Mamdani is seen as “legitimizing a socialist, Islamianist,” giving political capital to a far-left figure.

  “He’s been legitimized now, really, by the President of the United States.” – Pat (16:02)

• Stu’s Perspective: These moves are “classic Trump,” more performative than policy-changing. Trump’s style is to create optics of unity or bipartisanship but rarely shift his core stances.
• Trump’s Approach: Noted for engaging adversaries with charisma, Trump’s actions in this case are interpreted as negotiation tactics (“4D chess”), attempting to keep Mamdani close and conflicts manageable, especially given Trump’s business interests in NYC.
• Concerns Raised:
  • Mamdani never offered policy concessions, only reinforced his views.
  • Trump, instead, extended olive branches, even defending Mamdani from tough press questions.
  • Stu notes Democrats might have achieved more during Trump’s presidency had they adopted such a “work with him” strategy, “kissing his butt” rather than opposing at every turn.

Key Quote:

“All concessions are made by Trump. Not one from Zoran Mamdani, not one. The guy sticks to his pre-destined answers… he just smiles through all these policies that have ended the lives of hundreds of millions of people.” – Pat (13:50)

Memorable Moments (Timestamps):

• [09:51] Stu: “If you’re gonna do that [political glad-handing], do it behind the scenes.”
• [15:28] Stu: Observes Trump “stepping into the fire," politically shielding Mamdani from difficult press.
• [16:56] Stu: Draws parallels to how Democrats could have ‘worked the Trump system’ for more gains.

2. Mamdani’s Views & Policies: Hard-Left Orthodoxy

• Mamdani’s Record:
  • Calls Israel’s actions “genocide” with US funding ([21:27]).
  • Emphasizes social spending: fast and free public transit, caseworkers over police expansion.
• Hosts’ Reaction:
  • Sarcastically critique Mamdani’s "genocide" claim as laughable (22:03).
  • Deep concern about the normalization of someone with overtly socialist—and, as Pat puts it, “communist”—views in NYC politics.
• NYC Electoral Disaster?
  • Both agree Mamdani is a “true believer,” not a mere “Democratic Socialist” playing to an audience (07:15).
  • Predict Mamdani’s tenure will see him pursue radical change, and worry that the federal government (and taxpayers) will have to “bail out” NYC if it goes badly ([16:56], [32:23]).

3. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation: Party Dynamics & Consequences

• Surprise Exit: Greene leaves on Jan 5, with suggestions of Trump’s hardline stance against even his allies as a cause ([35:21]).
  “He’s way harder on her than he is on Mamdani.” – Pat (35:45)
• Speculation:
  • Might be related to her demands for release of Epstein files and disagreements on healthcare.
  • Some suggest she’s leaving now for pension reasons or possible future media roles.
  • Her absence causes immediate headaches for the thin Republican House margin ([38:43]).
• Trump’s Double Standard?
  • Criticized for being harsher on conservative allies like Greene than on potential adversaries like Mamdani.

4. The Rise of the Far Left in NYC: Cautionary Tale

• How Did Mamdani Win?
  • Hosts attribute Mamdani’s win to Cuomo’s “uniquely terrible” candidacy, low faith in NY voters, and Mamdani’s disciplined messaging ([28:13]).
  • Compare his campaign style to Gavin Newsom—slick, smiling, “snake oil salesman” (26:22).

Quotes:

"He delivers communism with a smile." – Pat (26:39)
“He talked as if he was reading out of the Communist Manifesto...and New York City’s like, ‘Yeah, let’s give this a whirl.’” – Stu (28:04)

5. RFK Jr. & Media/Ethics Scandals

• Segment Includes:
  • RFK Jr.’s erratic past: the dead bear in Central Park, whale decapitation, alleged brain worm, and suggestive poetry sent to journalist Olivia Nuzzi ([47:39] onward).
  • Digression into Olivia Nuzzi’s career and ethics scandals, especially her relationship with older media figures like Keith Olbermann—complete with speculation and timeline breakdown ([55:06]–[59:59]).
  • Wry takes on media hypocrisy, journalistic ethics, and how personal life scandals intersect with political viability.

6. Civil Asset Forfeiture & Border Policy Outrage

• Border Patrol Tweet:
  • “It’s not a crime to carry $10,000. We just want to know about it.” ([89:43]–[90:31])
  • Pat and Stu excoriate civil asset forfeiture—law enforcement taking cash without convicting (or even charging) someone with a crime.
  • “It’s so unconstitutional. I don’t understand how it continues to happen.” – Pat (91:32)
  • Warn about erosion of constitutional protections, and the dangers of prioritizing asset capture over presumption of innocence.

7. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Ambitions: Comic Relief and Political Reality

• Crockett Considering Senate Run:
  • Her polling claims are met with skepticism and amusement.
  • Stu: “There is nothing about Jasmine Crockett that I don’t adore…she gives you the easiest example of what’s wrong with your opponent.” ([107:09])
  • Both agree she’s unlikely to win statewide, but her bombastic style and lack of filter epitomize the current media and political incentive structure ([107:34] onward).
  • Pat: “I will eat my underwear if she wins the election.” ([119:04])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Exchanges

• Legitimizing the Far Left:
  • “He’s been legitimized now, really, by the President of the United States. You would live in New York City under this guy. You’d be okay with that.” – Pat (16:02)
  • “If you’re gonna do that [glad-handing], do it behind the scenes.” – Stu (09:51)
• Trump’s Negotiation Style:
  • “The words are, look, this guy is not...a Democrat...He’s a democratic socialist.” – Pat (19:40)
• On Jasmine Crockett:
  • “She says everything the Democrats are thinking in the most impossibly stupid way. I love what she does.” – Stu (106:53)
• RFK Jr. on Poetry:
  • “To squeeze your cheeks, to force your mouth open. I am a river, you are my canyon.” (69:44)
  • Pat: “Isn’t that beautiful and romantic?...Who wouldn’t swoon at that?” (70:12)
• On Civil Asset Forfeiture:
  • “It’s so unconstitutional. I don’t understand how it continues to happen.” – Pat (91:32)
  • “It is not a crime to carry around a bunch of cash. It might be ill-advised, but it's your right.” – Stu (98:10)
• On Rep. Greene’s Resignation:
  • “He’s way harder on her than he is on Mandani.” – Pat (35:45)
• On NYC Politics:
  • “He delivers communism with a smile. And it sounds so nice.” – Pat (26:39)

Politically Significant Segments (with Timestamps)

• Trump/Mamdani Meeting Analysis: [05:35]–[19:48]
• Mamdani on Israel, Press Conference: [21:07]–[24:18]
• Rise of Mamdani and Lessons for NYC: [26:14]–[31:32]
• Trump-Rep. Greene Fallout: [35:21]–[39:43]
• RFK Jr. / Olivia Nuzzi / Keith Olbermann Saga: [47:39]–[66:33]
• Border Patrol/Civil Asset Forfeiture: [89:37]–[103:43]
• Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run: [105:05]–[120:43]

Tone & Style

• The hosts employ a blend of biting satire, skepticism, and frank (often mocking) analysis.
• They rely on extended riffs, callbacks, and “inside media” humor to underline the dysfunction and self-serving behavior they see across left-wing politics and portions of the Republican establishment.
• Sarcastic praise for figures they see as dangerous (Mamdani, Jasmine Crockett) is a recurring element.
• Despite clear partisan perspectives, they poke at Republican failings and hypocrisy as well as Democratic excesses.

For Listeners

If you missed the episode:
This installment is packed with colorful, critical parsing of political theater, focusing on the risks of feeding legitimacy to radicalism through image politics, examining the paradoxes within the Trump coalition, and highlighting the real-world impacts—both legislative (Greene’s abrupt exit) and cultural (rise of New York socialism)—on the national stage. The episode is also peppered with deep-dive, often hilarious digressions into political scandals, media ethics, and infamous personalities.

Recommended Listening Segments:

• [05:35]–[19:48]: Trump–Mamdani Meeting Dissected
• [35:21]–[39:43]: The MTG Resignation and Its Fallout
• [47:39]–[66:33]: RFK Jr./Olivia Nuzzi/Media Scandals
• [89:37]–[103:43]: Civil Asset Forfeiture Outrage
• [105:07]–[120:43]: Jasmine Crockett's Entertaining Ambitions