The Glenn Beck Program Insurrection Act Crash Course: Would the Founders STOP Minnesota's Violence? | Guests: Brad Meltzer & Carol Roth | 1/16/26
Jan 16, 2026
Bestselling author Brad Meltzer joins to discuss his new book, The Viper, exploring themes of secrecy and history linked to Dover mortuary research. He shares insights on witness protection and his exciting comic project featuring iconic superheroes. Economic strategist Carol Roth analyzes the impending Supreme Court decision on tariffs, warning of potential economic chaos. The conversation also touches on global geopolitical implications and personal preparedness for financial turbulence, emphasizing tangible assets as safeguards.
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Precedent Risk Of Military Policing
- Invoking the Insurrection Act risks normalizing domestic military deployments and creating precedent for future abuse.
- Glenn warns that using troops for criminal violence instead of law enforcement could erode limits the founders intended.
Make A Calm Constitutional Case
- Glenn recommends the president present a calm, constitutional case in the Oval Office before invoking the Insurrection Act.
- He urges measured, fact‑based explanation to avoid fueling partisan narratives.
Use Reflective Listening To De‑escalate
- Glenn advises active listening: repeat someone's argument back before responding to defuse emotion and improve dialogue.
- He says demand the same respect when it's your turn to be heard.
