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Glenn Beck
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, 12.11.24
LAST UPDATE: 08:43 AM ET
PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

BOTTOM OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Kevin Freeman
TOPIC: What gold-backed currency would mean for the U.S. dollar.

TOP OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Megan Garcia and Meetali Jain
TOPIC: Mother files lawsuit against the creator of an AI chatbot that she claims led her son to kill himself.

BOTTOM OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Tristan Harris
TOPIC: New developments in a major case involving harms to children caused by AI chatbots.

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Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:

Dec. 11, 2008 - The fairness doctrine… Glenn talks about Obama and the media… Pat Gray with a Compean and Ramos update… Guest John Ondrasik… Glenn Beck's 'The Christmas Sweater' book… Obama press conference… Glenn in Time magazine…

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News...

Merrick Garland Is The Worst Attorney General In American History
Even Joe Biden, who nominated Garland, appears to have caught onto the fact that Garland’s DOJ is infected with partisan corruption.

Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to the Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction
At the end of a lengthy two-day hearing in a Texas courtroom, Lopez criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome “left a lot of money on the table” for families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Daniel Penny Stands By His Actions, Says He’d Face Court ‘Million’ Times To Save Others
"The guilt I would have felt if someone did get hurt if he did do what he was threatening to do, I would never be able to live with myself.”

‘The View’ Hosts Have Collective Tantrum Over Penny Verdict
Whoopi called it a "failure on the part of the courts."

Inside Luigi Mangione’s extremely wealthy family that’s been dubbed ‘beloved’ Baltimore royalty
The Mangione Family Foundation also has made hefty donations to such places as the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the St. Joseph Medical Center at the University of Maryland. Even Loyola University’s pools are named after the Mangiones.

Luigi Mangione’s political views from left and right
“He was left-wing on some things and right-wing on others,” Bhogal said. He recalls Mangione mentioning he was a champion of equality but opposed to DEI, wokeness, and identity politics.

Ben Shapiro: The Murder Of Brian Thompson — How Individual Acts Of Evil Get Justified
One of the outlying symptoms of evil is to use broad-based rationalizations about systemic problems in order to justify individual acts of evil.

CNN host says ‘drop the banner’ to see CEO murder suspect’s abs while slamming leftist swooning
Reporting on swooning over the suspected murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson made for an awkward moment when a CNN host called to “drop the banner.”

AP Reporter Asks KJP On Whether Americans ‘Are Treated Fairly’ By Health Care System After Murder Of CEO
“What would you say to Americans who might sympathize with Luigi Mangione’s purported manifesto?”

Luigi Mangione Gets Thousands for Defense: 'Thank You for Your Service'
More than 380 donors have contributed $10,567 toward the fundraiser at the time of publication.

In Familiar Trend, Alleged Killer Becomes Online Sex Symbol
"The healthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione is soooo HOT," wrote another user.

Trump...

Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US
“Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Finds ‘Failures’ with Secret Service Leadership, Planning
“The full record of evidence clearly shows failures in advance planning by the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners. ... The Task Force’s investigation also identified pre-existing conditions and leadership failures that set the stage for tragedy.”

FBI Director Wray planning to call it quits before Trump can kick him to the curb: Report
Having read the writing on the wall, the FBI director — whose 10-year term is far from over — is reportedly preparing to save Trump the hassle.

Tulsi Gabbard goes on offense with Trump’s support as Assad falls
With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Director of National Intelligence-designate Tulsi Gabbard is doubling down on her anti-intervention stance.

Politics...

ActBlue Bombshell: Dem money platform tells Congress it didn't block foreign gift cards until fall
ActBlue has informed Congress it did not automatically block donations made with foreign-bought gift cards until recently, a potentially significant revelation in an ongoing investigation into whether China, Russia, Iran, or Venezuela routed illicit money to Democrat candidates.

Report: Top Democrat on Ethics Committee Outed as Leaker of Gaetz Report
Rep. Susan Wild admitted to the panel that she violated her sworn oath and leaked details of the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz to the press, The Hill reported Monday.

Mitch McConnell receives medical attention after fall
“He is fine, he’s in his office, and any other questions about Sen. McConnell I’ll refer to staff,” Thune said during the press conference.

Pervert Alert: Convicted Sex Offender Anthony Weiner Running for New York City Council
Anthony Weiner, the former Democratic congressman from New York and registered sex offender who served 18 months in federal prison for sending explicit texts to a 15-year-old girl, is running for office again.

Never Trump Lincoln Project paid millions in 2024 to companies owned by its leaders
The full accounting of the Lincoln Project’s expenses, made public in its latest campaign finance report, illustrates how the Never Trump group has long rewarded its leaders with donor money from wealthy Democrats, corporations, and left-wing philanthropists.

Democrat Jamaal Bowman Blames Daniel Penny's Acquittal on ‘the Evil of White Supremacy’
"Whenever you feel discomfort from your whiteness, Black people are harmed or killed. And there is never accountability or justice."

Postmaster General covers his ears while being grilled by House Republican
It's unclear if he also said, "La-la-la, I can't hear you!"

Free Speech...

State Department notifies Congress of plans to shutter ‘censorship’ agency
The State Department sent a notification to Congress that it plans to terminate an agency accused of censoring conservatives after losing support from lawmakers, according to a court filing and a source familiar with the correspondence.

Federal 'censorship nerve center' likely to shutter, but State would 'realign' staff for same work
Just the News has more on this story — and perhaps it's not the victory conservatives were hoping for.

Economy...

Corporate Media Prep To Blame Four Years Of Bidenflation On Second Trump Administration
“The evidence is increasingly clear that Donald Trump will inherit a healthy economy when he returns to the White House next month, albeit one with some soft spots,” Politico’s Friday Playbook PM claimed, citing the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report.

Boeing to Lay Off Nearly 400 Workers at Plants in Washington State
Boeing said the company is adjusting workforce levels to align with its “financial reality and a more focused set of priorities.”

Judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger $25 billion supermarket merger
The Biden-appointed judge ruled the merger would be bad for workers, arguing increased consolidation would reduce workers' bargaining power.

Immigration...

Update from San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond: County Doubling Down on Sanctuary Policies
"Today’s outrageous decision to turn San Diego County into a 'Super' Sanctuary County is an affront to every law-abiding citizen who values safety and justice. The Board of Supervisors’ 3-1 vote to embrace this radical policy is a direct betrayal of the people we are sworn to protect."

Border Patrol braces for gunfire after Mexican cartel reportedly puts out hit against American agents
"They fear no one anymore, especially the U.S. law enforcement."

Biden DHS Announces Work Permit Extensions For Migrants Even As Majority Of Jobs Go To Immigrants
"If anyone wonders why real wages for working families have declined ... look no further," one congressman said.

Illegal alien allegedly repeatedly rapes minor daughter, sent to another Mass. shelter instead of jail: Ex-facility director
"For the life of me, [I] don't understand why he wasn't locked up. A man who admits he committed rape, you're just going to put in another shelter so he can rape again another day? It makes no sense."

Would-be Mexican plane hijacker subdued by passengers and crew after he tried to force plane to fly to US
The suspect had claimed that one of his family members had been kidnapped and that he received death threats telling him not to travel to Tijuana once the flight took off.

Middle East - Afghanistan...

With Biden on His Way Out, GOP-Led House Ramps Up Funding for Joint Military Projects with Israel
Congress’ annual defense spending bill includes $500 million in funding for joint military projects with Israel, including a reversal of the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to cease production of a missile interceptor used to defend the Jewish state from Iranian attacks.

Biden Looking To Remove Al-Qaeda-Linked Group From Terror List, Remove $10M Bounty Off Leader
The consideration from Biden comes despite repeated warnings from experts that HTS is a dangerous terrorist organization.

Once They Were My Captors. Now They Rule Syria
A personal essay on regime change in Syria.

In historic campaign across Syria, IDF says it destroyed 80% of Assad regime’s military
After the rebel takeover, Israeli Air Force and Navy strike missile depots, naval vessels, fighter jets, and more to ensure they don’t fall into the wrong hands.

World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gazan workers accused by Israel of terror ties
A U.S.-based charity, the World Central Kitchen, fired dozens of Palestinians working for the charity in the Gaza Strip. “This should not be taken as a conclusion by WCK that the individuals are affiliated with any terror organization,” it said in a statement.

Earliest worship: Evidence of 35,000-year-old prehistoric rites found in northern Israel
Researchers hail discovery of ritual complex at Manot Cave as "a global breakthrough," marking the oldest such findings in the Levant.

Ukraine - Russia...

US Transfers $20 Billion 'Loan' to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets
On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen gathered members of her staff in her large conference room, and officials watched as the $20 billion transfer was executed on a laptop from the Treasury Department to the World Bank, which will then disburse it to Ukraine.

Almost half of Ukrainians now support Trump: Poll
The new national survey, commissioned by New Europe Center NGO, found that 44.6% of Ukrainians trust Trump, a far higher show of backing than in France, 16%, or Great Britain, 30%.

China...

Ex-CCP Officials Funneled Millions to US Universities, Nonprofits to Promote Green Energy, Tax Forms Show
Energy Foundation China, which operates primarily from Beijing, promotes energy policies designed to weaken U.S., watchdogs warn.

Europe...

Flashback: The Nazis’ War on Christmas
They literally tried to take the Christ out of Christmas.

BBC: Romania cancels election over TikTok videos
Romanians are still stunned by the 11th-hour cancellation of their presidential election after allegations of "massive" and "aggressive" meddling by Moscow to warp the vote, which saw a far-right candidate propelled by TikTok come close to victory.

Entertainment...

Jamie Foxx Finally Reveals Mystery Illness That Led To Coma
Foxx revealed that the mystery illness that led to him being in a coma for more than two weeks in 2023 was “a brain bleed that led to a stroke.”

Media...

Glenn Beck interviews left-wing Ana Kasparian, and they agree on mainstream media lies and the border crisis
While the duo broached several topics, one highlight of their conversation was their discussion of the mainstream media and the border crisis it pretended didn’t exist.

CNN loses to Food Network as network’s prime-time viewership languishes
CNN finished No. 17 during prime time last week amid a news cycle that included the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, a slew of news related to Trump’s Cabinet picks, the fallout from Biden announcing he would pardon his son, and a rebel alliance’s challenging Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

Matt Gaetz to host his own TV show on OAN
"I've got the sources, I've got the insights, and there is such a spirit of optimism to unlock the opportunity of America," Gaetz said.

LGBTQIA2S+...

Nancy Mace Attacked By Pro-Transgender Man At US Capitol
“I was physically accosted at the Capitol tonight by a pro-tr*ns man,” Mace said in a post on X. “One new brace for my wrist and some ice for my arm and it’ll heal just fine. The Capitol police arrested the guy. Your tr*ns violence and threats on my life will only make me double down. FAFO.”

Education...

University of South Carolina student eats Constitution in front of TPUSA display
“I didn’t really know this was a Constitution,” the student says. “I’m just hungry.”

AI...

Trump’s AI vision: End Biden’s tyranny, restore fairness in tech
Joe Biden’s artificial intelligence "equity agenda" reshaped federal agencies and advanced censorship of conservative views. Trump’s appointees will fight to reverse the damage.

Scientists create AI that 'watches' videos by mimicking the brain
Conventional AI excels at recognizing still images, but MovieNet introduces a method for machine-learning models to recognize complex, changing scenes — a breakthrough that could transform fields from medical diagnostics to autonomous driving.

Science...

I’m a UFO researcher from New Jersey. The drone situation is out of control.
This is a disturbing situation, which is why we, as citizens, must demand that the Pentagon release more information to both Congress and the American people.

Sports...

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is most recent pro athlete to be victim of home burglary
The NFL and the NBA have warned their athletes about “well-organized, sophisticated” transnational crime rings and urged them to safeguard valuables.

Caitlin Clark says she has benefited from white privilege and wants to elevate black women during Time interview
“I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a white person, there is privilege,” Clark groveled.

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