Best of the Program | Guest: Ryan Mauro | 12/16/25

The FBI announced it had prevented a deadly terrorist attack that would have taken place on New Year's Eve by a radical group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Glenn speaks with Capital Research Center investigative researcher Ryan Mauro to discuss the seriousness of this potentially deadly attack. Glenn and Stu discuss the anti-Semitic attack that occurred on Bondi Beach in Australia and the suspect's mother's reaction to her son allegedly perpetrating this horrific atrocity. The guys also discuss the dehumanization the Left engages in when it comes to political rivals. Glenn tells the story of the great Christmas truce during World War I, when German and British soldiers unanimously agreed to a ceasefire for the holiday. Glenn plays his latest AI Christmas song: "For a Night, We Were Human." Glenn and Stu discuss President Trump's disappointing post about Rob Reiner's death and the GOP's mostly unanimous condemnation of the post. Glenn analyzes the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" and how its message has only become more relatable over time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI announced it had prevented a deadly terrorist attack that would have taken place on New Year's Eve by a radical group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Glenn speaks with Capital Research Center investigative researcher Ryan Mauro to discuss the seriousness of this potentially deadly attack. Glenn tells the story of the great Christmas truce during World War I, when German and British soldiers unanimously agreed to a ceasefire for the holiday. Glenn plays his latest AI Christmas song: "For a Night, We Were Human." Glenn analyzes the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" and how its message has only become more relatable over time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn goes through the various devastating crimes that occurred over the weekend, including the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. Hollywood director and “All in the Family” star Rob Reiner and his wife were found stabbed to death in his Hollywood home, and their son Nick is the suspect. Jason Buttrill, Glenn’s chief researcher, joins to discuss the Brown University shooter and the attack that took place in Syria. As Illinois is set to enact physician-assisted suicide into law, Glenn goes through the history of the ideology and how it has grown into a eugenics-type process. Glenn tells the story of Robert May, the man behind the Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Glenn and Stu further discuss the lasting impact Rob Reiner had in Hollywood and the hole left by his passing. Glenn also discusses the horrific attack on the Jewish community in Australia. Grey Bull Rescue Foundation founder and CEO Bryan Stern joins to discuss the story behind the secret mission to help opposition leader Maria Corina Machado escape Venezuela.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn goes through the various devastating crimes that occurred over the weekend, including the shooting that took place at Brown University in Rhode Island. Glenn tells the story of Robert May, the man behind the Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Grey Bull Rescue Foundation founder and CEO Bryan Stern joins to discuss the story behind the secret mission to help opposition leader Maria Corina Machado escape Venezuela.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts the show by going through the history of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, which has become a grotesque injustice. Glenn opens up the phones for callers to discuss various issues, including one caller who’s fighting the state of New York about taking over her farmland to install solar panels. Glenn warns that Texas could soon face rolling blackouts as power grids are overwhelmed. Glenn gives an update on Jolene, a Canadian woman who needs lifesaving surgery. Forgetting the autopen scandal, does the president have the power to issue immunity deals under the guise of pardons? Glenn lays out why Canada’s health care is such a mess. Glenn gets a call from a listener who calls him out for referring to “George AI” as a “he” and not an “it.” “The Case for Christ” author Lee Strobel joins to discuss his newest book, “The Case for Christmas,” which dives into the evidence of the birth of Jesus Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn warns that Texas could soon face rolling blackouts as power grids are overwhelmed. Glenn gets a call from a listener who calls him out for referring to “George AI” as a “he” and not an “it.” “The Case for Christ” author Lee Strobel joins to discuss his newest book, “The Case for Christmas,” which dives into the evidence of the birth of Jesus Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn warns that the entire world is about to undergo a realignment, and he wonders which will come first: war or an economic collapse. Glenn passionately speaks to the importance of your life having value, as his mission to save a Canadian woman's life has hit a major logistical roadblock. If we don't value life, people become expendable. Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk joins to discuss the investigation into Charlie's assassination and the importance of letting justice play out. Erika also dives into the final book Charlie worked on before his death, which was just released: "Stop in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life." Glenn and Stu discuss the Trump administration's attack on an oil tanker and what message that sends to global threats like China. Miles Sundeen, the husband of Jolene Van Alstine who is being left to die by the Canadian government, joins to discuss the struggles his wife has endured and why she's willing to end her life to stop the pain. Glenn gets an encouraging update from a high-ranking administration official on how to get Jolene the surgery she needs.  Charlie's final book, "Stop in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" is available now at https://45books.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn passionately speaks to the importance of your life having value, as his mission to save a Canadian woman's life has hit a major logistical roadblock. If we don't value life, people become expendable. Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk joins to discuss the investigation into Charlie's assassination and the importance of letting justice play out. Erika also dives into the final book Charlie worked on before his death, which was just released: "Stop in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life." Glenn gets an encouraging update from a high-ranking administration official on how to get Jolene the surgery she needs.  Charlie's final book, "Stop in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" is available now at ⁠https://45books.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts the show with the story of Jolene Van Alstine, a woman from Canada who desperately needs a lifesaving surgery, but Canada would rather help her commit suicide than help her get the surgery she needs. Glenn tells the story of what happened after he offered to help pay for her surgery and the complications that stemmed from it. Glenn criticizes the type of health care system Canada has, which would rather kill a citizen than help cure a sickness. Glenn tells the story of the original animated TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the man behind the iconic jingle, who is also the voice of multiple iconic voices in American media. Glenn and Jason predict that jobs will become scarce as AI continues to take over society. Glenn and Stu discuss the problems with higher education and the upcoming job bubble, as countless jobs could soon be automated. For years, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has potentially been getting away with breaking U.S. law. Glenn finishes the show with a breaking, encouraging update on Jolene, who may be one step closer to getting the surgery she needs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn tells the story of the original animated TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the man behind the iconic jingle, who is also the voice of multiple iconic voices in American media. Glenn and Jason predict that jobs will become scarce as AI continues to take over society.  For years, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has potentially been getting away with breaking U.S. law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices