The Hard Truth About Trump's Economy | Guests: Rylie Barnes & Riley Beesley | 9/18/26

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau Report, America's poverty rate has dropped to the lowest level — not just in recent history but ever recorded. In the same report, the median household income also rose to its highest level since the '60s. How did that happen? Glenn breaks down how President Trump's actions have led to a healthier economy and explains why other factors make things appear worse than they are. Glenn also talks with a caller struggling to afford groceries and gas, warning that Trump's plan is working, even if you can't feel it. Glenn discusses what President Trump is doing about the situation in Iran as the 2026 midterms approach and theorizes what may happen once the election is over. Glenn reacts to the despicable celebrations that happened at colleges around the country regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. How will these college students explain, when they're older, what they did during college? Glenn speaks to two students from the University of Utah, Rylie Barnes and Riley Beesley, who faced expulsion after exposing a student for celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn breaks down how President Trump's actions have led to a healthier economy and explains why other factors make things appear worse than they are. Glenn also talks with a caller struggling to afford groceries and gas, warning that Trump's plan is working, even if you can't feel it. Glenn reacts to the despicable celebrations that happened at colleges around the country regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. How will these college students explain, when they're older, what they did during college? Glenn speaks to two students from the University of Utah, Rylie Barnes and Riley Beesley, who faced expulsion after exposing a student for celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a loneliness epidemic in America? Despite being able to connect to more people than ever before, Glenn explains how digital and parasocial connections don’t satisfy the human need for true connection and friendship. Glenn gives a warning from the country of Hungary, which is shutting down conservative ideologies and platforms. Is America going down that route? The more that comes out about the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the more conspiracy theories we have. Glenn speaks with Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito, who breaks down the latest evidence from the investigation. Glenn plays video of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s (D) pastor, who says she believes he’s only backtracking his controversial statements until he wins the election. Glenn has Jason read off subscriber questions regarding Glenn’s recent trip to Israel. Marissa Strite, PragerU CEO and host of “Real Talk with Marissa,” joins to discuss the education PragerU is releasing. Is PragerU becoming the new PBS? Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris joins to discuss the troubling truth that AI is advancing faster than our safeguards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a loneliness epidemic in America? Despite being able to connect to more people than ever before, Glenn explains how digital and parasocial connections don’t satisfy the human need for true connection and friendship. The more that comes out about the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the more conspiracy theories we have. Glenn speaks with Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito, who breaks down the latest evidence from the investigation. Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris joins to discuss the troubling truth that AI is advancing faster than our safeguards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) was confronted by TMZ and explained why she's boycotting Ed Sheeran as the drama surrounding his tour and Macklemore's removal continues. Since then, every opening act and Sheeran's touring band have dropped out of the show. Glenn breaks down the Left's hypocrisy in this instance, the impossible situation Ed Sheeran was placed in, and how almost nobody is thinking about the hardworking people who will be left empty-handed if the tour gets canceled. Glenn explains how both the Rose Garden unsealing of a Russian assassination-network indictment and the public acknowledgment of U.S. space weapons look like a coordinated warning signal to Moscow and China. Former Muslim Danny Burmawi joins to discuss why he proudly identifies as an "infidel" as he breaks down the dangers rooted within Islam. Does Senate candidate James Talarico (D-Texas) have a chance at turning Texas blue? Glenn, Jason, and Rikki go through some of the worst Talarico statements that should end his campaign in Texas. Voz Media founder and CEO Orlando Salazar joins to discuss whether Hispanics can be convinced not to be one-issue voters on immigration enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) was confronted by TMZ and explained why she's boycotting Ed Sheeran as the drama surrounding his tour and Macklemore's removal continues. Since then, every opening act and Sheeran's touring band have dropped out of the show. Glenn breaks down the Left's hypocrisy in this instance, the impossible situation Ed Sheeran was placed in, and how almost nobody is thinking about the hardworking people who will be left empty-handed if the tour gets canceled. Former Muslim Danny Burmawi joins to discuss why he proudly identifies as an "infidel" as he breaks down the dangers rooted within Islam. Does Senate candidate James Talarico (D-Texas) have a chance at turning Texas blue? Glenn, Jason, and Rikki go through some of the worst Talarico statements that should end his campaign in Texas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn tells the story of a 19th-century librarian, Nikolai Fedorov, who claimed humanity's number-one goal was to defeat death, an idea that has since been carried throughout history and is still being chased by powerful men today. Glenn warns that the danger isn’t wanting to cure death, but it lies in what the people who are steering the ship will do to anybody who stands in their way. Glenn discusses the Pro-Human Assembly happening in Washington, hosted by Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, and argues that the U.S. must simultaneously build data centers to beat China in the AI race and demand human-controlled safeguards like off switches and independent inspectors. Is the American dream of starting a business still obtainable? Glenn shares success stories of multiple businesses that started from the ground up and are now worth billions. Rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act of the Ed Sheeran tour after using the stage to preach about Palestine, all because one father decided to take a stand against the indoctrination. Glenn and Jason discuss the latest controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney and her recent ad campaign. Glenn speaks with Victor Davis Hanson about the future of the MAGA movement after President Trump leaves the Oval Office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn discusses the Pro-Human Assembly happening in Washington, hosted by Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, and argues that the U.S. must simultaneously build data centers to beat China in the AI race and demand human-controlled safeguards like off switches and independent inspectors. Is the American dream of starting a business still obtainable? Glenn shares success stories of multiple businesses that started from the ground up and are now worth billions. Rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act of the Ed Sheeran tour after using the stage to preach about Palestine, all because one father decided to take a stand against the indoctrination.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The four biggest AI labs are now calling for regulation to slow the growth of artificial intelligence agents. Glenn explains how AI has stopped being a search engine and has become an unsupervised instrument, but does that give developers the power of control? Glenn tells the story of the famous GM “streetcar conspiracy,” which shows how regulation always hurts smaller businesses and boosts already-growing big operations. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, appeared on CBS’ "Face the Nation," where he claimed he’d be willing to give up the AI technology to the “right combination of governments.” What is going on with oil production and the price of gas? Glenn warns that darker days are coming and what you need to watch for. Glenn tells a story that has never been told before and discusses the unity Americans felt the day after 9/11. Can Americans ever become that way again? According to recent polling, Americans have fewer friends than they used to, and Glenn explains that politicians and elections won’t fix that.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn tells the story of the famous GM “streetcar conspiracy,” which shows how regulation always hurts smaller businesses and boosts already-growing big operations. Glenn tells a story that has never been told before and discusses the unity Americans felt the day after 9/11. Can Americans ever become that way again?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices