Glenn Makes a BIG Announcement About His Future | Guest: Brandon Tseng | 10/27/25

Key Takeaways

The ongoing government shutdown is impacting SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million Americans.
Glenn Beck launched 'The Torch' app and a new foundation focused on American history and verified information.
Shield AI is developing AI pilots for advanced military fighter jets and unmanned systems.
AI is projected to have a quadrillion-dollar economic impact and fundamentally change future warfare.
The program discusses political polarization, societal unrest, and calls for non-revolutionary change through community action.

The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1st due to Congress's failure to pass appropriations bills.
This shutdown endangers SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million Americans monthly, potentially depleting state emergency funds.
Democrats are criticized for allegedly weaponizing hunger by not agreeing to funding bills, threatening to leave millions without benefits.

Listeners are urged to support food banks and assist the hungry through kindness and service, rather than through politics.
Political inaction on the government shutdown could devastate the economy and lead to civil unrest, potentially affecting 40 million SNAP beneficiaries.
The host emphasized that principles of love and responsibility are more important than political considerations in times of crisis.

A perceived global effort by anarchists, communists, socialists, and Islamists seeks to destabilize the West, with allegations of Democrat politicians aiding this.
Democrats are criticized for refusing compromise during the shutdown, arguing they are alienating vulnerable populations and potentially inciting chaos.
The DNC chair's comments on 'resistance' are interpreted as promoting unrest, suggesting elections may lose relevance.
Chuck Schumer and Gavin Newsom are alleged to be fueling public rage, drawing parallels to historical calls for harsh treatment of political opponents.

The host advocates for self-sufficiency, individual charity, and mutual support as solutions, rather than causing chaos by dismantling government programs.
Change should occur through being 'peacemakers,' acting with love and charity, and adopting a constitutionally based stance.
Values are demonstrated through small, quiet decisions, such as choosing a phone service provider.
Patriot Mobile is presented as a Christian conservative wireless provider supporting religious liberty.

The host recounted founding The Blaze after leaving Fox News, foreseeing potential for independent, internet-based media networks.
The Blaze was established as an independent media network pioneering streaming across radio, television, and online platforms.
The host announced his mission with The Blaze is complete, signaling his transition to a new venture.

"The Torch," a new app launching January 5th, will feature a digitized library of over 30 years of Glenn Beck's work, including books and research.
This platform aims to restore curiosity and provide unbiased historical information, with new history shows and investigations available on demand.
The Glenn and Tanya Beck Foundation for American History will launch in January as a privately funded trust to preserve and educate on American history.
The foundation's collection houses over a million documents and items, proving America's founding on Judeo-Christian values.

Listeners expressed excitement for "The Torch" project, with suggestions for online exhibits and VR integration.
The host confirmed online exhibits are coming and announced a physical museum early next year.
Concerns were raised about the potential for AI to rewrite history in such projects, acknowledging ethical considerations and high costs.
The host confirmed he would continue radio and podcasts, with this new project dramatically changing his career.

George AI, integrated with The Torch app, will analyze legislation, identify unconstitutional content, and provide constitutional reasoning based on founding documents.
The AI's capability extends to predicting Supreme Court rulings based on the Constitution and founding documents, providing rationale.
The initiative plans to make historical documents, including thousands of 17th and 18th-century sermons, accessible to the public through The Torch app.
The app will translate archaic language into modern English and is expected to generate educational podcasts, with a major update planned by July 4th, 2025.

Brandon Tseng, co-founder and president of Shield AI, is developing advanced technology for future warfare, focusing on AI pilots and next-generation aircraft.
Shield AI, founded 10 years prior, has approximately 1,400 employees and is valued at $5.5 billion.
Their X-BAT is a new vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet, F-16 sized with an F-100 class engine, designed to operate collaboratively in swarms.
First flight tests for the X-BAT are planned for the following fall, with operational deployment anticipated in 2028 with U.S. and allied militaries.

Future conflicts are predicted to be rapid, AI-driven engagements with fewer human participants, accelerating warfare.
Taiwan is seriously approaching defense against potential swarm drone attacks by increasing its military budget and capabilities.
While China leads in industrial production of drones, the U.S. is considered ahead in AI and autonomy capabilities, despite China's rapid iteration.

Shield AI's HiveMind framework is an AI and autonomy system for unmanned vehicles, including aircraft, surface vessels, and ground vehicles.
The system integrates perception, cognition, and action modules, processing various data feeds in real-time.
Humans remain in the loop for critical decisions, such as lethal force, aligning with Shield AI, U.S., and NATO policy.
AI-driven military technology is becoming significantly cheaper compared to traditional systems.

AI and autonomy could enable new forms of deterrence, with legacy systems like aircraft carriers becoming less respected due to advanced anti-ship missiles.
The guest suggests AI could allow the U.S. to field millions of drones managed by small groups, leading to a dominant military that deters conflict.
AI's economic impact is optimistically projected to generate $4.5 quadrillion between 2025 and 2050, significantly more than the internet's impact.