The Glenn Beck Program A Global Shift Is Happening. How the Iranian Conflict Just Changed Everything | Guests: Jonathan Turley & Roger Love | 3/3/26
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Mar 3, 2026 Jason Buttrill, chief researcher who analyzes international developments. Jonathan Turley, law professor and constitutional scholar on war powers. They discuss expanding Iran strikes, regional power shifts, oil and the Strait of Hormuz, tech-enabled targeting, and the War Powers Act. Short takes on cyber attacks, domestic radicalization, and an Ellis Island singing contest.
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Iran Strikes Target The Global CRINK Energy Lifeline
- The Iran strikes are part of a broader strategy to weaken the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis ("CRINK") by targeting oil flows and economic links.
- Glenn Beck and Jason Buttrill point out removing Iranian and Venezuelan oil from China reduced 17% of China's oil imports, pressuring Beijing to avoid supporting Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure.
Iranian Influence In The Region Is Fraying
- Iran's regional influence is eroding after October 7th, with countries like Lebanon publicly pushing back against Hezbollah.
- Jason Buttrill argues Iranian networks and militias are weakening, forcing IRGC elements to retreat toward countries like Iraq.
Glenn's Unexpected Role In Afghan Evacuation Diplomacy
- Glenn Beck recounts being asked by Pakistan's prime minister to put in a good word to help U.S. evacuations from Afghanistan, which led to safe passage.
- The prime minister asked Beck for a favor because he feared being targeted by his own people and wanted some goodwill with U.S. officials.
