The Glenn Beck Program How Iowa Made the Most Insane DEI Hire Ever | Guests: Bridget Phetasy & Liz Wheeler | 10/3/25
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Oct 3, 2025 
Bridget Phetasy, a comedian and cultural commentator, dives into the controversies surrounding free speech at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, exploring ethical dilemmas entertainers face while performing under oppressive regimes. Meanwhile, Liz Wheeler, a conservative host, discusses the Pope’s climate blessing of a block of ice and its implications for faith and theology. They also touch on the growing spiritual revival amidst political turmoil, highlighting how crises can lead people back to faith and deeper reflections on doctrine.
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Scandal Around Superintendent Ian Roberts
- Ian Roberts, hired as Des Moines superintendent, had prior misconduct and immigration issues reported in Pennsylvania before his Iowa job.
- Glenn Beck and Stu describe community protests and surprise that vetting failed despite lawsuits and settlements linked to Roberts.
DEI Can Mask Vetting Failures
- The hosts argue DEI hiring priorities can override merit and vetting, enabling problematic hires.
- They assert ideological pressure silences concerns and labels critics as racist, which allowed Roberts to advance.
Delay Phones And Social Media For Kids
- Do not give children smartphones or unrestricted social media access during sensitive developmental years.
- Follow Jonathan Haidt's recommendation to delay phones/social media to protect kids' mental health.
