The Shocking Origins of the Deep State Finally Exposed | Guests: Amb. Monica Crowley & Rep. Chip Roy | 2/18/26

Glenn starts the show by discussing the latest happenings in Iran. Are we close to a major war with Iran? Glenn brings in his chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, who breaks down the latest moves by the Trump administration and what they mean for conflict in the Middle East. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) joins to discuss the recent Texas attorney general primary debate, the controversy surrounding a Florida member of Congress, and the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley joins to discuss how newly unsealed Nixon testimony uncovers how the military establishment spied on and undermined his presidency. Was this the origin of the deep state? Glenn tells an untold story about Abraham Lincoln, then plays one of his new songs that brings the story to life. On Ash Wednesday, Glenn breaks down the history of the tradition and why it remains a critical ritual for millions of Catholics. Did CBS bend the knee to the FCC by refusing to air a Stephen Colbert interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D)? Glenn sets the record straight on what actually happened and lays out why CBS' guidance was legally sound. The CEO of Anthropic admitted he's no longer sure if his company's AI chatbot, Claude, is conscious. Is it conscious or just incredibly good at imitation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices