The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guest: Scott Jennings | 11/17/25
Nov 17, 2025
Scott Jennings, a CNN senior political contributor and author of 'A Revolution of Common Sense,' dives into Trump-era politics. He discusses President Trump's surprising appeal to working-class voters and his insights from working closely with Trump while writing his book. The pair also tackle the rising urgency of left-wing radicalism, the implications of releasing Epstein's files, and how they could affect conspiracy theories. Jennings contrasts today's political climate with historical socialist movements, shedding light on the evolving landscape.
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Progressive Incrementalism Vs Socialist Revolution
- Glenn Beck argues a long-running progressive strategy incrementally moves toward socialism while avoiding outright revolution.
- He contrasts progressive incrementalism with revolutionary socialists who now control the Democratic Party and seek chaos to remake society.
Authoritarians Use Corporations; Socialists Seek Upheaval
- Beck says authoritarians on the left seek public-private control while socialists want to destroy institutions entirely.
- He claims socialists prefer economic chaos and poverty to enable a dramatic restructuring of society.
Debating To Pop Ideological Bubbles
- Scott Jennings describes his role on CNN's debate show as injecting common sense against smug consensus.
- He says debate exposes bubbles and gives conservatives a platform to reach undecided viewers.
