The Glenn Beck Program

The Federal Reserve Situation Is Worse Than We Thought | 4/21/26

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Apr 21, 2026
They debate the Iran ceasefire, nuclear risk, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. They unpack hidden Federal Reserve liquidity and why monetary tightening may have been a sham. A quirky segment links millennial birth rate trends to rising cannabis use. They argue over nuking the filibuster and react to clergy calling for major updates to the Bible and to a pastor officiating a satanist wedding.
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INSIGHT

Iran Has A Short Event Horizon Due To Storage And Domestic Use

  • Glenn and Jason argue Iran's export shortfall and limited storage create a short event horizon, making escalating pressure likely to force concessions.
  • They say Iran's domestic consumption leaves only ~1–1.5M bpd for export, hastening the cutoff.
ANECDOTE

US Naval Blockade Puts Iran On A Two Week Oil Cliff

  • Glenn recounts US naval pressure on Iran: blocking exports to fill Iranian storage and choke their exports as leverage in talks.
  • He cites Iran's ~20 million barrel storage limit and a two-week cliff prompting rapid production cuts.
ADVICE

Avoid Cannabis When Trying To Conceive

  • Glenn warns men trying to conceive to avoid cannabis because THC can damage sperm and double miscarriage risk, with recovery taking ~6 months.
  • He cites an IVF specialist's comments and urges men to stop THC use when planning children.
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