Podcast Summary: The Glenn Beck Program – "What AI Got Wrong About the JFK Files"

Release Date: March 21, 2025
Guests: Sheriff Bill Waybourn & Attorney General Dave Yost
Host: Blaze Podcast Network

Introduction

In this episode of The Glenn Beck Program, hosted by Glenn Beck on the Blaze Podcast Network, Beck delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and historical analysis, specifically focusing on AI's interpretation of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) assassination files. Joined by Sheriff Bill Waybourn and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Beck explores the potential pitfalls and dangers of relying on AI for sensitive investigations and the broader implications for American society.

Department of Education Cuts and Political Ramifications

Timestamp: [04:38]

Glenn Beck begins the discussion by addressing recent actions taken by former President Donald Trump to reduce the size of the Department of Education. He criticizes the agency for its inefficiency and argues that its dismantling is necessary to prevent further degradation of the U.S. educational system.

Glenn Beck [04:38]: "Since the Department of Education got involved, we have degraded our educational system year after year after year. It has gotten worse and worse and worse."

Beck contrasts the Department of Education with the Department of Defense, praising the latter's effectiveness despite its larger budget.

Glenn Beck [06:47]: "The Department of Defense… I think that's a really bad idea. We look at the Department of Defense and go, well, I don’t want this in private hands… we are the best in the world."

Leftist Rallies and AOC & Bernie Sanders in Tempe, Arizona

Timestamp: [11:53]

Beck shifts focus to recent political rallies, highlighting a significant gathering in Tempe, Arizona, featuring Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). He characterizes the event as a manifestation of leftist strength and criticizes the nature of such large-scale demonstrations.

Glenn Beck [12:39]: "A lot of people in Europe are talking about make Europe great again. That is a thing. They are talking about it because they understand what Donald Trump is trying to do in America and want the same thing for Europe."

Beck employs strong language to describe the attendees and the motivations behind the rally, suggesting it represents a coordinated leftist movement.

AI and the JFK Files: Risks and Misinterpretations

Timestamp: [39:28]

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to examining AI's role in interpreting the JFK assassination files. Beck discusses his experiences with an AI named Grok, which analyzed over 31,419 pages of JFK records. He raises concerns about AI's potential to generate misleading conspiracy theories without proper oversight.

Glenn Beck [39:59]: "I'm just going to tell you, I've got something on Grok. Grok is going crazy on JFK. The stuff coming out of Grok right now is terrifying, terrifying, off the rails."

Beck highlights discrepancies in Grok's conclusions and emphasizes the importance of human verification.

Sheriff Bill Weybourne [53:16]: "There is no verifiable evidence from the officially released JFK files that contains a direct quote from Lyndon B. Johnson to Alan Dulles stating…"

Beck warns listeners about the dangers of blindly trusting AI outputs, advocating for critical thinking and verification.

Glenn Beck [56:44]: "That's terrifying. That's a tool that gets you possibly to the wrong place, because you're not asking it to give me the best arguments on both sides."

Conversation with Sheriff Bill Waybourn: Clearview AI and Swatting

Timestamp: [71:36]

Sheriff Bill Waybourn joins the program to discuss the use of Clearview AI's facial recognition technology in law enforcement. He explains a recent case where Clearview AI helped apprehend a suspect but also acknowledges the controversies surrounding privacy and surveillance.

Sheriff Bill Waybourn [71:59]: "They have facial recognition without any other support for an arrest warrant. It can only be used as a lead."

Waybourn emphasizes the necessity of regulating such technologies to prevent misuse and protect citizens' privacy.

Sheriff Bill Waybourn [75:42]: "I think that the solution is the regulation of the use of the thing."

Beck and Waybourn also discuss the rising phenomenon of swatting—false reports to dispatch emergency services to a victim's location, posing significant dangers.

Glenn Beck [111:40]: "These are terroristic tools being used by the left. Now they will call police and report… SWAT teams are sent in and it could get somebody killed."

Waybourn shares strategies to mitigate such threats, including protecting personal information and staying vigilant.

Liz Truss on UK Politics and International Conservatism

Timestamp: [99:15]

Beck features excerpts from an interview with Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Truss criticizes the UK's political and economic strategies, drawing parallels to current American political dynamics.

Liz Truss [99:15]: "The Treasury and the Office of Budget Responsibility… predicted that if she raised taxes… we're now poorer than Mississippi."

Truss discusses the decline of the UK's economy under her administration and warns of a second American revolution driven by similar deep-state influences.

Liz Truss [104:29]: "We want to be part of the second American revolution… Donald Trump getting elected was the first turning point."

Beck and Truss explore the concept of stakeholder capitalism and the need for an international conservative movement to combat growing liberal influences.

Liz Truss [105:52]: "There's momentum around an international conservative movement that actually wants to change mega, that actually wants to change things."

Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

Timestamp: [126:57]

In the episode's conclusion, Beck reiterates his concerns about AI's role in shaping public perception of historical events and the importance of maintaining human oversight. He calls for vigilance against technological overreach and emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect individual freedoms.

Glenn Beck [121:27]: "America is serious… those people who are making these calls should go to prison for a very, very long time. This is terrorism."

Beck urges listeners to stay informed and engaged in safeguarding democratic institutions against both technological and political threats.

Notable Quotes

• Glenn Beck [04:38]: "Since the Department of Education got involved, we have degraded our educational system year after year after year. It has gotten worse and worse and worse."

• Glenn Beck [56:44]: "That's terrifying. That's a tool that gets you possibly to the wrong place, because you're not asking it to give me the best arguments on both sides."

• Sheriff Bill Waybourn [75:42]: "I think that the solution is the regulation of the use of the thing."

• Liz Truss [104:29]: "We want to be part of the second American revolution… Donald Trump getting elected was the first turning point."

Conclusion

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program offers a critical examination of AI's capabilities and limitations, particularly in the context of analyzing historical events like the JFK assassination. Through insightful discussions with experts like Sheriff Bill Waybourn and insights from international figures like Liz Truss, Beck underscores the necessity of balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations and regulatory measures. The conversation also highlights ongoing political tensions and the strategies needed to preserve democratic integrity in an increasingly complex world.