The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guest: Bridget Phetasy | 10/3/25
Oct 3, 2025
Bridget Phetasy, a comedian and commentator, joins the conversation about the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the controversial remarks made by Dave Chappelle. They delve into the ethical dilemmas of performing in countries with dubious human rights records, debating whether comedians legitimize oppressive regimes. The group tackles the implications of cancel culture on careers using examples from Shane Gillis and Jimmy Kimmel, and reflects on historical cultural exchanges like Billy Joel in the Soviet Union, questioning their long-term impact.
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Charlie Kirk Memorialization As Cultural Victory
- Glenn celebrates local memorialization of Charlie Kirk as a cultural win for conservatives.
- He argues honoring civic figures builds the kind of role models he wants children to emulate.
12-Year-Old Lydia Kaiser’s Heroic Act
- Glenn highlights Lydia Kaiser, a 12-year-old who shielded a friend and survived multiple brain surgeries.
- He calls her a true hero and urges donations to her GoFundMe for ongoing care.
Grassroots Giving Versus Media Narratives
- Glenn contrasts grassroots charity for victims with perceived media silence for other victims' families.
- He frames community fundraising as evidence of civic compassion beyond mainstream narratives.