'Are You THIS Stupid?!' Glenn Beck Debunks the Media's Defense of the SPLC | 4/23/26

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What’s the current status of the conflict with Iran and the ongoing peace talks? Glenn speaks on what is driving this conflict, how Iran’s economy is crashing due to the ongoing conflict, and how America’s actions are forcing Iran to make tough decisions. Glenn also lays out how Kharg Island fits into all this. Glenn takes calls from his listeners to discuss topics such as the current conflict in the Middle East. How much influence does Israel have on America’s decisions to act in Iran? Glenn and a listener named Linda have a back-and-forth on whether this Iran conflict is America First, the role of American oil dependence, and what President Trump’s mindset may be. Glenn tells the shocking story of a stolen identity, which nearly cost a man his entire life, as it took decades for the truth to be revealed. Glenn goes through multiple stories that show America is at a morally and ethically dangerous point, which will only lead to America’s inevitable downfall. Glenn and Jason discuss the story of the U.S. soldier who made money off the raid on Maduro, as he was part of the planning and execution of the operation. Billy Hallowell, host of “Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles,” joins to further his discussion on how Christians should approach aliens and demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn and a listener named Linda have a back-and-forth on whether this Iran conflict is America First, the role of American oil dependence, and what President Trump’s mindset may be. Glenn tells the shocking story of a stolen identity, which nearly cost a man his entire life, as it took decades for the truth to be revealed. Glenn goes through multiple stories that show America is at a morally and ethically dangerous point, which will only lead to America’s inevitable downfall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left is doing everything it can to defend the Southern Poverty Law Center after the organization was indicted for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Did the Left actually read the indictment? Glenn explains why, if the allegations are true, the SPLC explicitly broke the law and should pay the price. Glenn warns that the upcoming elections will decide whether America survives, but he also explains why he remains optimistic. Glenn breaks down how millions of Americans are being locked out of one of the major components of the American dream: owning a home. What is causing the price of homes to skyrocket? America can survive many hardships, but if Americans ever lose hope, our country will fall. Glenn outlines the essential qualities of a free nation. Does Canada still fit under the “free nation” label? Glenn goes through all the reasons Canada no longer should be described as free. Glenn dives deeper into how far Canada has fallen, especially when it comes to how many of its own citizens the country is killing through its MAID program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left is doing everything it can to defend the Southern Poverty Law Center after the organization was indicted for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Did the Left actually read the indictment? Glenn explains why, if the allegations are true, the SPLC explicitly broke the law and should pay the price. Glenn breaks down how millions of Americans are being locked out of one of the major components of the American dream: owning a home. What is causing the price of homes to skyrocket? Glenn outlines the essential qualities of a free nation. Does Canada still fit under the “free nation” label? Glenn goes through all the reasons Canada no longer should be described as free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The civil rights organization the Southern Poverty Law Center was just indicted for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Glenn breaks down what all this means, what the SPLC is accused of doing, and what it potentially exposes about the Left and how it operates. Texas attorney general candidate Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss a potential clean, reformed FISA reauthorization, including stiff penalties for anyone who uses FISA to violate Americans' rights. Valery chief real estate officer Daniel Foch joins to discuss why happiness is declining in Canada. Griot Media senior political correspondent Ben Scallan joins to discuss the potential effects on fuel within Ireland as the Iranian conflict drags on. Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) joins to discuss what Congress may have known regarding former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and his alleged relationship with a Chinese spy. Just the News CEO John Solomon joins to discuss the latest bombshell reports regarding Trump's Ukrainian impeachment and what the media is trying to ignore.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The civil rights organization the Southern Poverty Law Center was just indicted for wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Glenn breaks down what all this means, what the SPLC is accused of doing, and what it potentially exposes about the Left and how it operates. Griot Media senior political correspondent Ben Scallan joins to discuss the potential effects on fuel within Ireland as the Iranian conflict drags on. Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) joins to discuss what Congress may have known regarding former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and his alleged relationship with a Chinese spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts by discussing the peace deal with Iran, as he also stresses that under no circumstances can Iran possess a nuclear weapon. Is the world experiencing a decline in birth rates? Glenn, at the behest of somebody on his staff, gives a “Millennial birth rate update,” which appears to be potentially linked to the increase in marijuana consumption, which evidence shows is causing issues in men’s sperm count. Jason gives his thoughts on the Iranian peace deal and the state of the current conflict as the temporary ceasefire is set to expire soon. Glenn breaks down what is currently going on with the Federal Reserve and the economy by comparing it to something everybody can understand: The government is drunk spending, and the Fed pretended to force sobriety while secretly letting the drunkenness continue. Glenn and his team discuss whether or not it’s finally time to nuke the filibuster. A UCC bishop from California went viral after stating that she believes the Bible has become so problematic that it needs to be updated with a “third testament.” Glenn explains how the Left has replaced God and religion with its political ideology. Glenn and Jason react to a Lutheran female pastor discussing why she officiated the wedding of a pair of satanists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the world experiencing a decline in birth rates? Glenn, at the behest of somebody on his staff, gives a “Millennial birth rate update,” which appears to be potentially linked to the increase in marijuana consumption, which evidence shows is causing issues in men’s sperm count. Glenn breaks down what is currently going on with the Federal Reserve and the economy by comparing it to something everybody can understand: The government is drunk spending, and the Fed pretended to force sobriety while secretly letting the drunkenness continue. A UCC bishop from California went viral after stating that she believes the Bible has become so problematic that it needs to be updated with a “third testament.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does anybody actually know what’s happening in Iran? Filling in for Glenn, Pat and Jeffy go over the latest information coming from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Did a priest from Ireland pray that President Trump would die? NASA’s Artemis II mission had near-universal support. Pat and Jeffy explain why they believe space exploration is worth every penny. A new study found that the number of babies born in the United States by illegal immigrants has skyrocketed. Pat and Jeffy discuss this crisis while also reacting to a clip of Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) discussing immigration. Jeffy goes through his fat five headlines, including a Ford F-150 truck recall and a potential merger between two major airlines. Will Trump’s impeachment be expunged following DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s latest shocking memo? Jason Buttrill joins Pat and Jeffy to game-plan what is currently happening with Iran and the ongoing conflict between the United States. The guys react to footage of new robots that can run at shocking speeds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices