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DATE: FRIDAY, 08.23.24
LAST UPDATE: 09:28 AM ET
PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

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We have the following scheduled for today's program:

BOTTOM OF HOUR 2
GUEST: Margaret Byfield
TOPIC: How the Biden administration wants to take up to 30% of our land to help pay our mounting debt.

BOTTOM OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Michael Malm
TOPIC: American stories told through art.


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Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows:

August 23, 2004 - Swift Boat Vets and John Kerry… Glenn’s review of the Olympic countries… Walmart's GDP is higher than most Olympic countries… Glenn makes up his own Olympic sports… Life before 9/11… 'The Scream' & 'Madonna' were stolen in Oslo…

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News...

Glenn Beck: How Harley-Davidson traded American grit for woke ideology
Modern progressives are attacking American greatness, one beloved brand at a time. But you are not powerless.

Trump Will Return to Moms for Liberty Summit as Keynote Speaker
Trump will join other speakers including Glenn Beck and Tulsi Gabbard for its Joyful Warriors summit on Friday, Aug. 30, in Washington.

Supreme Court partially reinstates Arizona voting law requiring proof of citizenship in time for election printing deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in part on the side of the Republican National Committee to allow Arizona's election integrity law to stay in place just ahead of a crucial deadline for printing ballots.

GOP rep says would-be Trump assassin had encrypted messaging accounts in 3 foreign countries, rips intelligence community
Rep. Mike Waltz slammed the FBI and Secret Service for apparently withholding information regarding their investigations into the assassination attempt.

Trump reacts to Arizona manhunt for suspect accused of threatening to kill him
Fox News' Alicia Acuna asked Trump whether the threats against him made him want to change the way he does events. "I've heard about that. But I have to do my job," he said. "It's a job. It's a dangerous job, but I have to do my job."
- Update: Suspect was arrested

Vance warns Democrats’ ‘apocalyptic rhetoric’ heightening Trump security worries after assassination attempt
The Ohio senator urged “my Democratic friends to maybe pump the brakes a little bit on the apocalyptic rhetoric around Donald Trump.”

Fugitive suspect in 1989 rapes allegedly mutilated fingers to avoid identification, was living on yacht before recent arrest
He was indicted in April for raping at gunpoint two women who were working at a clothing store in Framingham in 1989. He also was indicted for kidnapping and armed robbery.

Disgraced Democrat claims frame-up in journalist's murder trial
Robert Telles denied killing journalist Jeff German and suggested a conspiracy against him, despite mounting evidence including DNA and surveillance footage tying him to the crime.

DNC...

Kamala Harris Caps Off DNC Without Releasing Policy Platform
The vice president largely spoke about her personal background and attacked former President Donald Trump, while sprinkling in some vague policy positions and campaign themes.

Kamala Harris calls for mass amnesty for millions of illegal aliens
“I know we can live up to our proud heritage as a nation of immigrants and reform our broken immigration system,” Harris said. “We can create an earned pathway to citizenship and secure our border.” Earned pathway means mass amnesty for illegal aliens.

Video: Kamala, who received zero votes, says she accepts the Democrat nomination on behalf 'of the people'

Video: Kamala says that she stood up 'for seniors facing elder abuse'

Video: Kamala says 'I know the importance of safety and security especially at our border'

Video: DNC cuts to baby as Kamala pledges to sign radical abortion bill

Video: 'We didn't hear a whole lot about how she would be different than a Biden administration' —NBC

Kamala: ‘Trump Tried To Throw Away Your Votes’
Joe Biden received 14 million votes in the Democrat primary before he was removed from the ticket in a coup. One could say those votes were thrown away.

Trump slams Harris for dodging major issues in DNC speech
Trump tears into Harris for ignoring critical topics like China, fracking, energy, and the U.S. poverty crisis, accusing her of neglecting the issues "destroying our Country."

Notorious Anti-Semitic Race Baiter Al Sharpton Uses ‘Fine People Hoax’ at DNC
Sharpton was given a prime speaking slot at the convention, and used it — ironically — to accuse Trump of anti-Semitism.

ADL Leader Slams DNC: 'I Could Not Have Imagined a Time Jews Would Have to Meet in Secret Locations in Chicago'
"I know in my heart that in the future, it will be better, for Jews in America, then [sic] it is today. But I fear it will never be the same."

Elizabeth Warren weeps like rain after mighty cheers echo through DNC council fire
"Kamala, she fight for food in belly, fire for cook, house for sleep, medicine for sick, money to pay chief,” Warren said. "Me say, 'You trust Trump and Vance with family? Me no even let them carry teepee.'"

Teachers' Union Heads Who Fought To Keep Schools Closed During COVID Speak At DNC
School closures caused significant learning loss across the country, studies have shown.

Adam Kinzinger Claims He Is Voting For Kamala Because She Supports America’s ‘Bedrock Values’
He claimed the Republican Party is “no longer conservative” while claiming that Harris shares his devotion to the Constitution, rule of law, and democracy.

Uncommitted delegates camp outside DNC after dozens vote 'present' rather than for Harris at convention roll call
"An embarrassment for those of us who had faith in the Democratic Party."

These are the Dems who deserve an Oscar for the fake, all-an-act convention
With a host of A-list celebrities and B-list politicians, it felt most like the Oscars. So in honor of this, the Academy would like to hand out a set of awards for the best performances in Chicago this week.

From Vasectomy Vans To Hotties For Harris, The DNC Was Truly A Freak Show
Democrats made a big show out of being “normal,” of standing for “freedom” and traditional, patriotic values. They did their best, but of course it is all a lie; there’s nothing normal about them.

Vivek Ramaswamy Chased Out By Angry Mob At Anti-Israel Protest Outside DNC
Ramaswamy was noticed by the crowd of radical activists as soon as he left his car and was swarmed by protesters and journalists at Union Park where the protests have been organizing all week.

Beyoncé ‘Never Scheduled’ to Perform at the DNC, Rep Says
"As you’d expect, Beyoncé’s appearance is a huge deal, not only for Harris and the Party but in Chicago as well. We’re told Chicago PD is on high alert as it’s involved in security for Beyoncé at the United Center arena," TMZ wrote.

Matt Walsh: My Incredible Journey Of Self-Discovery At The DNC
I realize, of course, that I am not a popular figure in Democratic circles. I would go so far as to say that many of these people have a negative view of me. But I also knew that Democrats value tolerance above all.

CNN feed goes dark for 2 minutes during Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech at DNC
“But Kamala Harris, she gets us, she sees us, she is us. Look ...” Whitmer said as her frozen face remained on screen for a second before the feed turned black.

Jill Stein: ‘Democrats ABSOLUTELY Cheat and Change the Rules to Maintain Their Grip on Power’
Stein was responding to a quote from former first lady Michelle Obama’s speech on Tuesday night: “We don’t cheat others to get ahead. We don’t get to change the rules so we always win.”

Texas Delegate Robbed at Gunpoint While Attending DNC
Notably, the gunman did not shout "this is MAGA country" during the robbery, possibly indicating declining Trump support among criminals in Chicago.

What Fell Off Pelosi’s Pant Leg On The DNC Stage?
A square white object appeared to fall off Pelosi’s pant leg as she walked onto the stage at the DNC Wednesday night.

Harris - Walz...

Party of COVID-19 Authoritarianism Improbably Rebrands as 'Party of Freedom'
Democrats campaigning both on their pandemic record and minding your own damn business: Pick one.

Victor Davis Hanson: Who Is ‘Destroying Democracy In Darkness'?
The 2023-2024 campaign season sees Democrats' decade-long efforts to undermine Trump reach new heights, from Russia collusion hoaxes to manipulating the legal system and forcing Biden out for Harris, all while sidelining voters and democracy itself.

Video: John Stossel reveals Kamala's record
Kamala Harris appears to be “unburdened" by her past positions. She flip-flops on things like fracking, guns, and health care.

Tim Walz Keeps Lying
About IVF, his military service, and more.

Politics...

Rasmussen: Trump is at 49% and Harris at 46% among likely voters
While the convention in Chicago hasn’t so far given her a big bounce, Harris has chipped away at Trump’s lead in national polls. She is now just three points back in the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets.

JD Vance teases possible RFK Jr. role in Trump admin
He tells Glenn Beck what Harris should be doing post-assassination attempt.

Democrats mostly unburdened by RFK Jr.’s possible Trump endorsement
Democratic lawmakers, delegates, and attendees at the 2024 national convention aren’t sweating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. possibly dropping out of the race and endorsing Trump.

Economy...

What to expect from Fed Chair Powell’s speech Friday in Jackson Hole
For all the attention being paid to the presentation, the chances of it containing any startling news seem remote.

A recession is coming in the US, and ‘a few rate cuts’ won’t prevent it, says strategist
The U.S. Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate inched to 4.3% in July to its highest since October 2021, and a gauge for U.S. manufacturing activity fell to an eight-month low in the same month.

Immigration...

CBP One app lacks vetting capabilities for illegal aliens applying for asylum, internal report finds
The internal report says that the Biden-Harris administration's CBP failed to assess the "risks" of the application.

Taxpayer-Funded Group Offers $30,000 To New Homebuyers — As Long As They Aren’t US Citizens
Hacienda Community Development Corp. is participating in a taxpayer-funded down payment assistance program that gives money to noncitizens to buy homes in Oregon while excluding American citizens from eligibility.

WAR News...

If a China and America war went nuclear, who would win?
After 45 days of conventional fighting, nukes would be tempting, war-gamers suggest.

Nuclear fallout victims entitled to free advice and cancer screenings but not compensation
A federal program to compensate nuclear fallout victims may be expired, but a Utah clinic tasked with helping them and conducting cancer screenings remains open for business.

Israel-Iran...

Iran’s nuclear gamble: Buying time or looming threat?
Iran is thought to have fissile material and technical knowledge to build a nuclear bomb, leading experts to suspect the country will slowly continue to develop its weapon.

Ukraine-Russia...

China looks to reaffirm ties with Russia through premier's trip
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s four-day visit to Russia and Belarus this week is aimed, analysts say, at deepening coordination with both countries and reaffirming ties between Beijing and Moscow as trade relations are showing signs of strain.

Ukraine dismisses Putin claim of attack on Russian nuclear plant as 'propaganda'
A Ukraine official dismissed as "propaganda" Putin's claim Thursday that Ukraine attempted to strike a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region seized by Kyiv's troops less than three weeks ago.

Canada...

Canadian rail shutdown leaves billions in US trade stranded, with economic impact to grow day by day
Approximately 20% of U.S. trade first arrives in the Canadian ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, with most of that moved by rail.

Africa...

Botswana unearths 2,492-carat diamond, among largest ever uncovered
It is the largest diamond found in more than 100 years.

Entertainment...

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Beverly Hills mansion hits the market for $68M
Last year alone, the tax bill on the couple’s luxurious home was more than $400,000, Zillow estimated.

Mentions...

BBC: RFK Jr considers 'path forward' amid reports he will back Trump
Donald Trump Jr. told conservative radio host Glenn Beck that he would "love the idea" of Mr. Kennedy joining a future Trump administration.

Rolling Stone: RFK Jr. Is Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump
Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. told conservative radio host Glenn Beck that it would be a good idea to have Kennedy on board. “I loved the idea, love the idea of giving him some sort of role in some sort of major three-letter entity or whatever it may be and let him blow it up,” he said.

Daily Beast: Tim Walz and the ‘Folksy’ Science Behind Sounding All-American
Walz’s supporters use that term: A tweet from screenwriter Adam Best praising the native-Nebraskan’s “organic, folksy, straightforward vibe,” for example, got 25,000 likes. His detractors use it, too. Glenn Beck railed against the idea that he was the “most folksy dad ever.”

Education...

Experts Worry as College Prices Approach $100,000 Per Year
The cost of attendance at some colleges is now nearing six figures a year, after factoring in tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, and other expenses.

1/3 of non-Jewish college students in US are hostile to Jews or Israel — study
It also found that nearly a quarter of non-Jewish students overall said they did not want to be friends with people who support Israel’s existence as a Jewish state.

AI...

Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot goes viral with mind-blowing deepfakes of Trump, Taylor Swift
Grok users have been churning out fake images of Trump — robbing a convenience store or flying a plane toward the Twin Towers. Others have depicted Harris pregnant with Trump’s baby, Musk as an overweight couch potato, and G.W. Bush snorting coke off his desk in the Oval Office.

Technology...

Return: How the J6 witch hunt escalated Big Tech's control over speech
The federal crackdown after January 6 has morphed into a digital war against dissent, targeting those who don't conform to progressive narratives.

Science...

The US Government Set ‘Traps’ to Catch UFOs, Former Pentagon Official Claims
It’s a serious national security issue, and the public has a right to know everything the government knows, the whistleblower says.

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