# Best of the Program |  Guest: Vice President JD Vance | 6/16/26

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Podcast: [The Glenn Beck Program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-glenn-beck-program-436520)
Published: 2026-06-16T17:32:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.glennbeck.com/torch
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## Resource

Glenn speaks with Vice President JD Vance, who discusses his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," which explores his path back to a relationship with God. Glenn and VP Vance also discuss juggling being Catholic despite the church being led by a pope who seems to be on the opposite side of the political aisle. Lastly, Glenn asks VP Vance to elaborate on the difficulties of negotiating with Iran, as a peace deal has reportedly been struck. Glenn reacts to all the foreign travelers who are coming to America for the FIFA World Cup who are amazed and impressed by American culture. Glenn gives a lengthy monologue on the weaponization of power and warns against allowing the government to gain even more control in the name of safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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