Best of the Program | Guest: Diederik Hoogstraten | 6/19/26

Is Social Security running out of money? Glenn lays out how Social Security was destined to fail. Glenn also discusses the election results in New York, where socialism was the biggest winner. Glenn explains how the creation of the pencil shows how capitalism is the only way a country can succeed. Glenn calls out the Wall Street Journal for a recent piece that suggested America’s national men’s soccer team is only good because it’s filled with immigrants. Glenn reacts to positive reactions from people from other countries traveling to the World Cup who are finally seeing America for what it is, not how the media portrays it. Glenn speaks to younger generations who are fearful of what the future holds and offers advice on approaching it with optimism and hope. Author of the popular children’s book series “Ordinary People Change the World,” Brad Meltzer, joins to discuss the newest book in the series, “I Am Teddy Roosevelt.” Glenn discusses the Antifa members who were sentenced after shooting an ICE agent in the neck at what the media called a "noise demo" protest. Do protesters typically bring military-style weapons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn explains how the creation of the pencil shows how capitalism is the only way a country can succeed. Glenn reacts to positive reactions from people from other countries traveling to the World Cup who are finally seeing America for what it is, not how the media portrays it. Author of the popular children’s book series “Ordinary People Change the World,” Brad Meltzer, joins to discuss the newest book in the series, “I Am Teddy Roosevelt.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump signed an executive order to lead the quantum race, but should the government be getting involved? Glenn says that while he understands President Trump's mission, he warns of what Democrats could do with quantum power should they get back in charge. Glenn reacts to Tucker Carlson's announcement yesterday that he was leaving the Republican Party. Glenn shares five stories that show the dangers of judging people based on race or group. Glenn tells a story from 1776 about American troops standing up to the Royal Navy and emerging victorious, just days before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Millions of barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. Will we finally see some relief at the gas pump? Tim Barton, president of WallBuilders, joins to discuss his book "Lives, Fortunes & Sacred Honor: The Signers of the Declaration," which tells the story of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. As President Trump is hard at work cleaning the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Democrats are somehow on the algae's side. Glenn reacts to Joy Reid saying she doesn't know any black people who are excited to celebrate the 4th of July.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn warns of the dangers that come when the government owns the advancement of technology. Glenn tells a story from 1776 about American troops standing up to the Royal Navy and emerging victorious, just days before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Tim Barton, president of WallBuilders, joins to discuss his book "Lives, Fortunes & Sacred Honor: The Signers of the Declaration," which tells the story of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of records released by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are still making the rounds and are evidence of a broader issue. Glenn discusses how those files, alongside other stories such as a pushback against AI data centers; an election lawsuit from California; and Republicans funding Democratic primaries, all point to a terrifying truth. Glenn breaks down the latest in the negotiations with Iran, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and gas prices. Glenn reacts to a group of OnlyFans girls who can’t answer basic math and history questions. Glenn tells the story of the first time a soldier was executed for treason in American history. Glenn explains why he has grown to hate Father’s Day and tells the story of Ronald Reagan and his estranged daughter. Glenn elaborates on the story of an allegedly conservative group that is leading a pushback against AI data centers. Population Research Institute President Steven Mosher joins to discuss the diabolical political theory coming from China. Bishop Ceirion Dewar joins to discuss why the U.K.’s grooming gangs scandal should be a stark warning for the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn tells the story of the first time a soldier was executed for treason in American history.  Glenn elaborates on the story of an allegedly conservative group that is leading a pushback against AI data centers. Bishop Ceirion Dewar joins to discuss why the U.K.’s grooming gangs scandal should be a stark warning for the U.S.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A single night of terror in the mountains of Haiti in 1791 ignites a slave revolution that forever alters America’s destiny.  This episode follows the astonishing chain of events leading to the Louisiana Purchase, the greatest land deal in American history.  Napoleon’s collapsing Caribbean empire, Thomas Jefferson’s constitutional dilemma, and Robert Livingtson’s high-stakes negotiations all collide in a moment that doubles the size of the United States overnight.  Then, follow Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and the “Corps of Discovery” on their 8,000-mile expedition into the unknown.  It’s a story of ambition, survival, discovery, and the complicated growth of a continental nation. GLENN'S SPONSORS: American Giant: We desperately need to get back to the independent spirit of American manufacturing – and American Giant is doing their part. Get 20% off your first order by going to ⁠AmericanGiant.com/Glenn⁠. 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. Byrna: Not every threat requires lethal force. Byrna's less-lethal launchers give you the ability to stop an aggressor from a safe distance. Save $100 on the Byrna L.E. Gen 2 launcher, while supplies last, by going to ⁠Byrna.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his speech at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, former President Barack Obama claimed that America is on stolen land and claimed that the founding fathers fell “terribly short” of keeping the promises in the Declaration of Independence. Glenn tries to keep his composure as he points out the flaws in Obama’s speech. Glenn monologues on how, despite how hard life can be, humans were made to withstand hardship. Glenn urges listeners to embrace their humanity, wisdom, and God-given purpose to build, heal, and live. Glenn plays some shocking audio regarding the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to negotiate a peace deal. On her last day as the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard dropped multiple bombshells, including revelations about Ukraine, COVID, and Anthony Fauci. Will we finally demand that people be held accountable for lying to the American people? Screenwriter Diederik Hoogstraten joins to discuss the upcoming film he co-wrote, “Young Washington,” which opens in July. With Father's Day just around the corner, Glenn gives a message of thanks and remembrance to his late father and grandfather.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn monologues on how, despite how hard life can be, humans were made to withstand hardship. Glenn urges listeners to embrace their humanity, wisdom, and God-given purpose to build, heal, and live. On her last day as the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard dropped multiple bombshells, including revelations about Ukraine, COVID, and Anthony Fauci. Will we finally demand that people be held accountable for lying to the American people? With Father's Day just around the corner, Glenn gives a message of thanks and remembrance to his late father and grandfather.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s actually in the 14-point memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S.? Glenn breaks down what the memorandum actually promises, which is contrary to what many in the media claim, and explains why this memorandum was necessary for President Trump to issue. Glenn warns about the most dangerous sentence a government can issue and shares five stories that prove it. When a government makes a policy change and the reason is for your “safety,” your alarm bells should start ringing. Glenn discusses the horrific story from England of children suffering an unfathomable amount of abuse and the country protecting the offenders because they're Muslim. If mankind won’t even stand up for the safety of children, what are we? Glenn delivers a powerful, emotional monologue arguing that the safety of children cannot be politicized. Glenn reacts to a recent poll from CNN, which revealed that a majority of Democrats are no longer proud to be Americans. Many are asking, if this Iran memorandum sticks and this is the deal that was made, why didn’t Trump get a better deal? Glenn makes the case that Trump likely got the best deal he could have and lays out all the outside factors Iran used for leverage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices