Best of the Program | Guests: Emma Morris & AG Ken Paxton | 5/1/26

The Glenn Beck Program39mMay 1, 2026

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The episode opens with Glenn Beck introducing a mix of satirical and serious content, beginning with a humorous segment about a man named Jason (formerly known as a Marine) who undergoes a botched Botox procedure in New York City, leading to comedic reactions and a poll for Torch Insiders. The tone shifts to serious political discourse with interviews featuring Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Emma Morris, the former New York Post journalist who broke the Hunter Biden laptop story. Paxton discusses his Senate campaign and his legal challenges against the 'Epic City' development in Texas, framing it as a threat to American sovereignty and constitutional values due to alleged Sharia law enforcement and violations of fair housing laws. He warns of a broader 'one-party system' being engineered through voter suppression and election manipulation, urging Americans to demand accountability. Emma Morris recounts her experience receiving the laptop from Steve Bannon, her skepticism, and the rigorous verification process that confirmed the authenticity of the documents—particularly those implicating Joe Biden in corrupt business dealings. She details how the story was suppressed by Twitter and the FBI, highlighting a coordinated effort to silence it ahead of the 2020 election. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to support the Glenn Beck movement through reviews, ratings, and participation in the Torch event celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Key Takeaways
1

Verify high-impact stories through third-party corroboration—Emma Morris confirmed documents by contacting individuals listed in the laptop’s contact book.

2

The Hunter Biden laptop story was suppressed by Big Tech and the FBI ahead of the 2020 election, indicating a coordinated effort to control narrative.

3

Epic City in Texas is under legal scrutiny for alleged violations of fair housing laws and attempts to establish a Sharia law-based community, raising concerns about dual legal systems.

4

Ken Paxton warns that the erosion of conservative states like Texas threatens the entire U.S. political balance and could lead to a one-party system.

5

Americans must take personal responsibility in elections—vote, demand transparency, and reject politicians who support policies undermining constitutional freedoms.

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Chapters
0:00
4 min

The Sissiest Marine & Botox Debacle

I swear she just growled at me. Because she was like, you... And the Russian military somehow losing to you people. That's what she was thinking.

Highlight
4:20
6 min

Hunter Biden Laptop: The Truth Behind the Suppression

The real scandal to me is Joe Biden and the business. Not the porn.

Highlight
10:00
8 min

Epic City & the Threat of Sharia Law in Texas

If we're not diligent in Texas and we're not diligent in our country, we will lose our country. We will not have our constitutional freedoms.

Highlight
18:20
5 min

Ken Paxton’s Senate Campaign & the 100 Million Dollar Lie

Paxton details his Senate race against a well-funded opponent who spent $100 million spreading false claims about him, including false allegations about his stance on LGBT rights and child predators.

23:45
3 min

The 250th Anniversary Torch Event at Ellis Island

Glenn promotes the free live event on May 2nd at Ellis Island celebrating America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, music, and historical programming, urging listeners to attend at glenbeck.com/slash/torch.

High-Impact Quotes
The real scandal to me is Joe Biden and the business. Not the porn.
Emma Morris23:40
Viral: 90.0
If we're not diligent in Texas and we're not diligent in our country, we will lose our country. We will not have our constitutional freedoms.
Ken Paxton11:12
Viral: 85.0
The story was so immediate and so severe because the FBI was briefing Twitter executives on a story that might publish around the election about Hunter and what to do in that circumstance because it's disinformation, we promise.
Emma Morris25:30
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Beck

Guests

Ken PaxtonEmma Morris
Topics Discussed
Hunter Biden Laptop Story95%Epic City Development90%Sharia Law in America88%Media Suppression & Big Tech Censorship87%Election Integrity & Voter Suppression85%Conservative Movement & Political Resistance80%Texas Senate Race75%Botox and Celebrity Culture60%
People & Brands

Ken Paxton

person

18xPositive

Emma Morris

person

15xPositive

Glenn Beck

person

12xPositive

Hunter Biden

person

12xNegative

Jason (Botox Buttrill)

person

10xNeutral

Epic City

organization

8xNegative

Steve Bannon

person

6xPositive

New York Post

organization

6xPositive

Rudy Giuliani

person

5xPositive

Twitter

organization

5xNegative

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