HOLD YOUR BREATH: Trump’s Iran Speech & Artemis II Launch ... | Guests: Butch Wilmore & Hugh Ross | 4/1/26

The Glenn Beck Program's landmark episode, aired on April 1, 2026, unfolds as a dramatic convergence of historic events: the Artemis II moon launch, a landmark Supreme Court hearing attended by President Trump, and escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran. Glenn Beck frames the day as a pivotal moment in American history, portraying Trump as a wartime leader operating under the belief that the Republic faces an existential threat—contrasting sharply with a public still in peacetime mode. Drawing parallels to Winston Churchill, Beck warns of a dangerous disconnect between leadership and public perception that could fracture the nation if unaddressed. The episode features powerful insights from retired astronaut Butch Wilmore, who recounts his experience of being stranded in space and emphasizes the role of faith in crisis, and astrophysicist Hugh Ross, who defends the scientific accuracy of the Bible, arguing that Genesis aligns with modern cosmology and that space exploration is a divine mandate. Beck weaves spiritual urgency into the national narrative, urging listeners to prepare morally and spiritually now, not in crisis, and to embrace faith, family, and personal responsibility as the foundation for national renewal. As the day unfolds, Beck analyzes shifting dynamics with Iran—reports of a ceasefire request, Israel’s declaration that Iran no longer poses an existential threat, and conflicting statements from Iran’s foreign minister—suggesting Trump may be leveraging diplomacy to pressure NATO allies into securing the Strait of Hormuz, possibly threatening withdrawal if they fail. The Artemis II launch emerges as a symbol of American resurgence, poised to be a historic 'grand finale' to a transformative day, representing not just technological triumph but a rebirth of national purpose and hope.