Best of the Program | Guests: Andrew Kolvet & Katie Pavlich | 4/27/26

The Glenn Beck Program48mApril 27, 2026

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The episode opens with Glenn Beck reacting to a recent assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing outrage over the security failures and the normalization of violent rhetoric in American politics. Beck emphasizes that the shooter was not evil but deeply misguided—convincing himself he was acting on divine mission, echoing the 'God revolution' theme that has historically saved America from moral decay. He argues that the real danger lies not in overt evil but in 'almost right' choices—small compromises that lead people down a path of destruction. Beck calls for a personal, daily commitment to choosing God and eternal truth over fleeting cultural trends, blaming the left for promoting a 'death culture' through dehumanizing rhetoric. Guests Andrew Kolvet and Katie Pavlich share firsthand accounts of the chaos, describing the panic, the lack of security, and the emotional toll of witnessing the event. They condemn the media's role in amplifying conspiracy theories and the left's radicalization, while affirming the need for unity and moral clarity. The episode closes with a powerful call to personal responsibility, spiritual awakening, and resistance to ideological extremism on both sides.

Key Takeaways
1

The shooter was not evil but a 'normal' person radicalized by 'almost right' choices that led him to believe he was doing God's work.

2

Security failures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner exposed systemic vulnerabilities, especially around access control and coordination.

3

Violent rhetoric from the left—calling Trump a 'fascist' or 'Nazi'—has normalized political violence and must be confronted.

4

True freedom comes from choosing God and eternal truth daily, not from reacting to culture or politics.

5

Personal responsibility is key: stop blaming circumstances and start owning your life and choices.

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Chapters
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10 min

The Shooter Was Not Evil—He Was Convinced He Was Right

He was not evil. He was steeped in evil. He had listened to, engaged in, marched with those who had made good evil and evil good. He didn't choose evil. Evil chose him.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Security Failures and the Chaos of the Night

I walked by those same protesters you were just talking about with their Palestinian flags and they were screaming that they hoped our dresses were ruined, that our night was ruined, that we were fascists for going to the dinner. He walked right into the hotel.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

The Role of the Media and the Left in Normalizing Violence

They're not against Donald Trump and his policies. They are against capitalism, the free market system, and the United States of America. Period. Wake the hell up.

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30:00
10 min

The Call for a 'God Revolution' and Personal Responsibility

You have to say, I may have screwed up my life. Everything I may believe right now may be wrong. But I don't want to live this way anymore.

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40:00
10 min

The Aftermath and the Need for Unity

The guests reflect on the emotional toll of the event, the trauma of being in the room, and the absurdity of conspiracy theories. They stress that the real threat is not just the shooter, but the broader culture of radicalization and moral decay.

High-Impact Quotes
He was not evil. He was steeped in evil. He had listened to, engaged in, marched with those who had made good evil and evil good. He didn't choose evil. Evil chose him.
Glenn Beck22:13
Viral: 90.0
They're not against Donald Trump and his policies. They are against capitalism, the free market system, and the United States of America. Period. Wake the hell up.
Andrew Kolvet43:10
Viral: 88.0
I walked by those same protesters you were just talking about with their Palestinian flags and they were screaming that they hoped our dresses were ruined, that our night was ruined, that we were fascists for going to the dinner. He walked right into the hotel.
Katie Pavlich6:10
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Beck

Guests

Andrew KolvetKatie Pavlich
Topics Discussed
assassination attempt on trump95%god revolution92%radicalization and ideology90%left-wing extremism89%security failures88%personal responsibility87%media responsibility85%cultural decay83%
People & Brands

donald trump

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glenn beck

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katie pavlich

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12xPositive

andrew kolvet

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10xPositive

eric kirk

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6xPositive

tpusa

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4xPositive

charlie

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4xPositive

john fetterman

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