JD Vance Tells Glenn About Iran, the Pope & His Faith Journey | Guest: Vice President JD Vance | 6/16/26

The Glenn Beck Program

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🗓️ 16 June 2026

⏱️ 129 minutes

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Glenn starts the show by talking with Vice President JD Vance, who discusses his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," which explores his path back to a relationship with God. Glenn and VP Vance also discuss juggling being Catholic despite the church being led by a pope who seems to be on the opposite side of the political aisle. Lastly, Glenn asks VP Vance to elaborate on the difficulties of negotiating with Iran, as a peace deal has reportedly been struck. Glenn brings in Jason to dissect VP Vance's remarks on Iran. Glenn reacts to all the foreign travelers who are coming to America for the FIFA World Cup who are amazed and impressed by American culture. Glenn discusses the terrifying drone plot thwarted by the FBI to strike buildings near President Trump's UFC America 250 event over the weekend. How coordinated was this planned attack? Glenn gives a lengthy monologue on the weaponization of power and warns against allowing the government to gain even more control in the name of safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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