Best of the Program | Guest: Benny Johnson | 4/29/26

The Glenn Beck Program48mApril 29, 2026

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The episode opens with a mix of sponsor messages and a call to action for listeners to rate and review the podcast, framing it as a movement for truth. Glenn Beck then dives into the indictment of James Comey over a seashell photo, questioning the strength of the charges and suggesting the case may be a strategic move to pressure Comey into cooperating with investigations into others, particularly Brennan. Beck contrasts this with a more serious federal probe into Fauci’s right-hand man, whose internal communications suggest efforts to evade FOIA requests, which Beck sees as a genuine threat. He praises a new anti-fraud task force in Minnesota and California as a sign of real action. The core of the episode centers on a debate with guest Benny Johnson about whether the FCC should regulate Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about first ladies, arguing that taxpayer-funded broadcast licenses come with public interest obligations and that using federal infrastructure to incite violence or promote conspiracy theories is unacceptable. Beck ultimately agrees with Johnson’s moral and regulatory argument, though he remains skeptical of FCC overreach. The episode closes with satirical stories about a man digging up his sister to withdraw money and California’s $231 billion Fantasy Train project, highlighting government waste and absurdity. The tone is combative, passionate, and focused on accountability, justice, and the need for conservative leadership to act decisively.

Key Takeaways
1

The FCC should enforce public interest standards on broadcast licenses, especially when content incites violence or promotes dangerous conspiracy theories.

2

Taxpayer-funded media platforms like ABC News should be held to higher ethical standards due to the public resources they use.

3

The indictment of James Comey over a seashell photo may be a strategic move to pressure him into cooperating with broader investigations.

4

Exposing government waste—like California’s $231 billion Fantasy Train—can be a powerful political tool in upcoming elections.

5

Conservative leaders must take real action on fraud and corruption to regain public trust and energize the base.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Sponsor: MedianPlanet & Jace Medical

Promotion of the MedianPlanet App for media literacy in schools and Jace Medical’s emergency medical kits, with a discount code BECK.

2:00
3 min

Call to Action: Rate & Review the Podcast

Beck urges listeners to rate and review the podcast to help it break through Big Tech’s algorithm and reach more Americans.

5:00
5 min

James Comey Indicted Over Seashell Photo

If this is the best the FBI has on Comey, we're in trouble. That means nobody's done anything.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Fauci’s Right-Hand Man Under Scrutiny

If I'm James Comey and I see the seashell thing, I'm like, okay, go ahead. It's going to make my life a pain in the ass, but I'm not going to prison on that.

Highlight
15:00
5 min

Benny Johnson on FCC and Media Accountability

Jimmy Kimmel shouldn't be able to use my tax dollars at force, which is what's going on.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Jimmy Kimmel shouldn't be able to use my tax dollars at force, which is what's going on.
Benny Johnson26:13
Viral: 90.0
If this is the best the FBI has on Comey, we're in trouble. That means nobody's done anything.
Glenn Beck10:25
Viral: 85.0
The American taxpayer shouldn't be forced to listen to this in multiple stations like Nexstar and Sinclair said, no, we agree with you. They shouldn't.
Benny Johnson32:24
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Beck

Guest

Benny Johnson
Topics Discussed
FCC Regulation of Broadcast Media95%James Comey Indictment90%Taxpayer Subsidies and Public Interest85%Government Waste and Fraud85%Media Accountability and Double Standards80%Conservative Political Strategy75%Redistricting and Electoral Politics70%Congressional Inaction65%
People & Brands

James Comey

person

18xNegative

FCC

organization

16xPositive

Glenn Beck

person

15xPositive

Jimmy Kimmel

person

14xNegative

Benny Johnson

person

12xPositive

ABC News

organization

8xNegative

Donald Trump

person

5xPositive

SNAP

other

5xNegative

J.D. Vance

person

4xPositive

Fantasy Train

other

4xNegative

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