Best of the Program | Guests: Tommy Robinson & Steve Hilton | 5/11/26

The Glenn Beck Program1h 0mMay 11, 2026

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In this episode of The Glenn Beck Program, Glenn Beck reflects on the fragility of American and Western institutions, using recent events in the UK and California as case studies. He critiques the FCC's investigation into The View's classification as a news program, arguing that the distinction between news and entertainment on public airwaves is crucial for fair discourse. Beck then shifts focus to the Unite the Kingdom rally in London, where he joins Tommy Robinson in condemning the UK government's suppression of free speech, particularly its ban on journalists and speakers. Beck emphasizes the growing disconnect between the political elite and working-class citizens, drawing parallels between the UK's crisis and America's own challenges with gerrymandering, political corruption, and cultural erosion. He also interviews Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate running for governor of California, who presents a bold platform to reverse the state’s economic decline through deregulation, tax reform, and ending government waste. Beck frames both movements as part of a broader global fight for freedom, identity, and self-governance, warning that without moral responsibility and personal accountability, democracy cannot survive. Key takeaways include: 1) The importance of self-restraint and moral responsibility in sustaining free societies; 2) The danger of unchecked political power and the need to resist gerrymandering and judicial overreach; 3) The urgency of economic reform and transparency in government, especially in states like California; 4) The role of free speech and cultural identity in mobilizing citizens; 5) The need for Americans to recognize that the struggles in Europe are not distant—they are a warning for the future of Western civilization. Beck closes with a call to action, urging listeners to support movements for truth, freedom, and accountability.

Key Takeaways
1

Self-governance requires moral responsibility and a sense of higher accountability, not just laws.

2

Gerrymandering and political corruption are eroding democracy in both the UK and US.

3

California’s economic collapse is the result of unchecked Democratic rule and systemic waste.

4

Free speech and cultural identity are under attack, but movements like Unite the Kingdom are fighting back.

5

Government waste and fraud—like the $928 million misused from a climate fund—are fueling public outrage.

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The FCC vs. The View: Free Speech and the News Exception

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The Moral Foundation of Democracy: Self-Rule and Religion

Our system of law is wholly inadequate for an immoral or irreligious people. They knew this is why they were pretty smart guys.

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High-Impact Quotes
The actual amount of money spent on that, $72 million. $928 million, nearly all of it, on Democrat political organizing. Oh my gosh. Voter registration, environmental justice, all this stuff. This is what they do.
Steve Hilton56:39
Viral: 92.0
Our system of law is wholly inadequate for an immoral or irreligious people. They knew this is why they were pretty smart guys.
Glenn Beck14:56
Viral: 90.0
We have hope because you elected Donald Trump. So Britain has hope. We have hope because Elon Musk bought X and he gave us back a platform for free speech.
Tommy Robinson37:24
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Beck

Guests

Tommy RobinsonSteve Hilton
Topics Discussed
free speech and censorship95%economic collapse in california92%gerrymandering and political corruption90%cultural identity and nationalism88%immigration and national sovereignty87%government waste and fraud85%media regulation and the FCC80%federalism and state power78%
People & Brands

Glenn Beck

person

12xPositive

California

place

12xNegative

Unite the Kingdom Rally

other

10xPositive

Donald Trump

person

8xPositive

Tommy Robinson

person

8xPositive

FCC

organization

7xNeutral

Keir Starmer

person

6xNegative

Steve Hilton

person

6xPositive

The View

media

5xNegative

Hassan Piker

person

4xNegative

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