The Glenn Beck Program

Best of the Program | Guest: Bryan Stern | 12/15/25

Dec 15, 2025
Bryan Stern, founder of the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, shares the thrilling details of Operation Golden Dynamite, a daring mission to rescue Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. He recounts the rapid planning and logistical challenges faced during the operation, drawing an analogy to orchestrating a complex symphony. Stern highlights the dangers of the night-sea rendezvous amidst rough conditions and discusses the clever tactics used to ensure the operation's success, showcasing courage amid chaos.
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ANECDOTE

Origin Of Rudolph From Personal Grief

  • Robert May wrote Rudolph from grief to give his daughter a moment of joy amid his wife's illness and medical bills.
  • Montgomery Ward then unexpectedly gave him full ownership and royalties, changing his life financially and culturally.
INSIGHT

Small Compassion, Massive Cultural Return

  • The Rudolph property grew into a cultural and economic empire worth far more than its humble origins.
  • Small acts of generosity by Montgomery Ward yielded huge long-term cultural and financial returns.
ANECDOTE

Rapid Mobilization To Rescue Maria Corina Machado

  • Bryan Stern described being contacted while transiting Miami and quickly realizing the extraction involved María Corina Machado.
  • He coordinated calls and planning across days before deploying to execute the operation.
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