Best of the Program | Guests: John Rich & Alex Newman | 12/1/25

Glenn starts the show by being open about one of America's biggest problems: unchecked immigration of people with ideologies that are the polar opposite of what America stands for. Glenn lays out the principles that we need to follow to fix our immigration issue. Why is it controversial to say that illegal immigrants who commit crimes shouldn't be here? Glenn's chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, joins to discuss what is going on between the U.S. and Venezuela. Are we close to an actual war with Venezuela? Glenn and Jason also discuss the Left's ongoing push for the military to defy the president's orders. Glenn goes through the various things one American dollar could buy throughout history. Where one dollar used to buy 10 rolls of toilet paper, now it can only buy one bag of off-brand gummy worms. Country music artist John Rich joins to discuss America's worsening child trafficking epidemic. Journalist Alex Newman joins to share what was revealed about climate change during last month's U.N. COP30 climate summit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts the show by being open about one of America's biggest problems: unchecked immigration of people with ideologies that are the polar opposite of what America stands for. Glenn goes through the various things one American dollar could buy throughout history. Where one dollar used to buy 10 rolls of toilet paper, now it can only buy one bag of off-brand gummy worms. Country music artist John Rich joins to discuss America's worsening child trafficking epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Barclay filling in for Glenn Beck today. Justin discusses the "seditious six" who told the military not to follow "illegal" orders. Trump speaks to reporters regarding the details of the shooting of two National Guard members just blocks from the White House, allegedly by an Afghan national. James Simpson joins to discuss how the violence that is going on is a "manufactured crisis." Pastor Brad Brandon joins to discuss the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Debbie Wasserman Shultz blames Trump for the shooting of the two National Guard members. Ed Rush joins to discuss how we can tell the difference between what is real and what is not amidst the rise of AI and the importance of relying on God.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the leaked deal ruin the peacemaking process between Russia and Ukraine? Filling in for Glenn, Stu and Pat further discuss the peace deal allegedly agreed upon by the two countries to end the years-long conflict. The guys discuss the Left's plan for a publicly owned grocery store, despite such stores failing in the past. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) responded to the backlash he received for participating in a video featuring Democrat lawmakers calling on the military to defy orders deemed "illegal." The guys discuss the video and President Trump's responses to it. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) recently signed the CROWN Act, which bans hair discrimination within the state. The guys discuss the absurdity of the concept of hair discrimination. A biological man won the title of "World's Strongest Woman" but was stripped of the win after officials learned his biological sex. Did an executive at Campbell's describe the company's products as low-quality food for poor people? The guys discuss the lawsuit against Campbell's by a disgruntled former employee, which is where the accusation came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie dismissed the charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after agreeing with Comey’s defense team that Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed prosecutor who secured their indictments, was unlawfully serving as interim U.S. attorney. Filling in for Glenn, Stu and Pat discuss the situation and whether or not the dismissal was the correct move. The Pentagon is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) after he participated in a video of Democrat lawmakers who asked the military to defy “illegal” orders from President Trump. Stu discusses the failures of Obamacare and expresses his disdain that conservatives today aren’t driven to get rid of it. Have Russia and Ukraine finally agreed on the terms of a peace deal? The guys dig through the potential peace agreement and what each side is gaining or giving up. Pat and Stu ridicule the idea that biological men can compete fairly against women.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The meeting between President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was questionably civil. Was Trump playing 4D chess by being nice, or is there an actual camaraderie between the two? Filling in for Glenn, Stu and Pat discuss their feelings on the unprecedented meetup. The guys bring up Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's announcement that she will resign from Congress at the beginning of 2026, and they discuss some of the odd stories surrounding HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Stu dives into the questionable dating history of Keith Olbermann. Pat reads through some of the poetry RFK Jr. allegedly wrote for journalist Olivia Nuzzi during a rumored affair. Pat and Stu discuss the latest example of civil asset forfeiture, and Pat says the process is unconstitutional. Stu shares why Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) is his favorite person in Congress, despite being one of the dumbest. Pat and Stu discuss Crockett's chances of winning a Senate election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I feel like I’ve been fired by America,” says Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino in a vulnerable tell-all that goes behind the scenes into the explosive Cracker Barrel rebrand, which Glenn describes as “stupid from start to finish.” In August 2025, Cracker Barrel unveiled a minimal new logo with modern fonts, cozy colors ... but no nice old man and no BARREL for him to lean on. But it wasn’t just the logo; the restaurant chain was also getting a “modern” remodel. In short: We hated it. Social media erupted with brutal reviews, calling it “minimalist,” “soulless,” and “downright ugly.” Cracker Barrel stock tanked, its attempt to tamp down the pushback backfired, and it looked like this was the company's “Bud Light moment.” But then, Cracker Barrel surprised us. Its leaders listened. Within weeks, they scrapped the new logo, reinstated the original, and hit pause on every remodel. “COVID even made Cracker Barrel start drinking,” says Doug Hisel, senior vice president of store operations, as he takes Glenn behind the scenes as to what REALLY led to moment that brought Cracker Barrel to its knees. In Julie’s first interview since her time on “Good Morning America,” when she said the response to the new logo “was overwhelmingly positive,” she is here to say to America: “I’m sorry ... I regret it.” Now the question is: Will America forgive her?         GLENN’S SPONSORS: Relief Factor: If you’re living with aches and pains, see how Relief Factor, a daily drug-free supplement, could help you feel better and live better. Try the three-week QuickStart for just $19.95 by visiting https://ReliefFactor.com.            Audien Hearing: The Atom X hearing aid from Audien is a beautifully designed, ready-to-go device made by audiologists who actually listened to what people want — less clutter, less confusion, less fiddling around. Visit https://AudienHearing.com and take control of your hearing today.       American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial 800-906-2440, or visit https://www.americanfinancing.net.      PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword BABY, or visit https://preborn.com/glenn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn has multiple examples that prove the Bubba effect is happening. Do you believe the explanations the government gives you for most stories or that justice will be served? Are a group of Democrat members of Congress advocating sedition? You cannot politicize the chain of control without breaking the republic. Glenn reads a list of red flags that always lead to a broken government. When a bank detects suspicious activity, it is required to file a “Suspicious Activity Report.” Over 14 years, JPMorgan filed seven SARs against Jeffrey Epstein, despite thousands of suspicious activity flags. Glenn discusses the failed Housing Stabilization Services program after years of evidence that it was primarily used for fraud. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Glenn speaks on the story of America and the importance of gratitude. StoryCorps founder and president Dave Isay joins to share how one small act of kindness can make a significant difference. Glenn discusses his podcast interview with Cracker Barrel’s CEO and how the interview originated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are a group of Democrat members of Congress advocating sedition? You cannot politicize the chain of control without breaking the republic. When a bank detects suspicious activity, it is required to file a “Suspicious Activity Report.” Over 14 years, JPMorgan filed seven SARs against Jeffrey Epstein, despite thousands of suspicious activity flags. StoryCorps founder and president Dave Isay joins to share how one small act of kindness can make a significant difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) on the House floor accused multiple GOP members, including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, of receiving political donations from Jeffrey Epstein. However, it was a different Jeffrey Epstein. When confronted about the incident during an interview on CNN, Crockett claimed it was all intentional and she was not purposely misleading people. Ex-Harvard President Larry Summers is stepping away from the limelight after leaked emails revealed he was directly communicating with Jeffrey Epstein. Texas Attorney General candidate Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss why Texas Governor Greg Abbott's move to designate two Islamic groups as domestic terrorist organizations is critical in stopping Sharia law from happening in Texas. Glenn comes out strongly against a potential presidential executive order regarding AI. Glenn reveals that Cracker Barrel's DEI specialist, Gilbert Dávila, has officially resigned from Cracker Barrel's board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices