The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guests: Brad Meltzer & Carol Roth | 1/16/26
Jan 16, 2026
Bestselling author Brad Meltzer discusses his latest thriller, The Viper, and shares intriguing insights from his research into mortuaries, including a haunting 9/11 story. He also reveals his exciting work on a Marvel Superman-Spider-Man crossover. Entrepreneur Carol Roth delves into the potential chaos of Supreme Court rulings on tariffs and the implications of state wealth taxes, warning about the migration of innovation to Texas as a result. Their conversation provides a captivating mix of intrigue and urgent economic analysis.
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Prepare For A Hybrid Tariff Ruling
- Carol Roth suggests the Supreme Court may issue a hybrid ruling limiting emergency tariff powers but avoiding retroactivity to reduce chaos.
- She counsels that the administration can pivot to other trade authorities to preserve leverage.
Warsh Seen As Credible Fed Choice
- Carol Roth says Kevin Warsh is seen as a credible Fed pick with Wall Street and White House liaison experience.
- Markets favor perceived credibility even if policy alignment with the administration exists.
Constitutional Caution On Federal Force
- The opposing constitutional view says insurrection requires collapse of civil authority, not merely violent protests.
- Using federal troops too early risks normalizing domestic military enforcement and damaging precedent.
