The Glenn Beck Podcast

Glenn sits down with the creative mind behind the viral video that exposed AOC as a political “actress.” Christopher Kohls, better known as “Mr. Reagan,” once took a crack at Hollywood, only to settle for YouTube fame. In this interview, Mr. Reagan brings his unique blend of creative storytelling, Ronald Reagan-era conservatism, and journalism to the year’s biggest stories. Hear of his struggles with online censorship, the opportunistic nature of capitalism, and – of course – the Justice Democrats: why they formed, what they’re doing, and how the Democratic civil war fits right in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advisory: Mature Content | Glenn sits down with a man he finds incredibly hilarious and well-read. Gavin McInnes and Glenn Beck have been in the news together over the last year, and almost every story has gotten it wrong. So in this interview, they discuss the elephant in the room. The co-founder of VICE and VICE magazine, Gavin McInnes made millions until the company decided that he was "too offensive" for VICE. Now he is a comedian and founder of FreeSpeech.TV. Get ready to hear a human tornado as Gavin unpacks his biography and history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with who many people call "the Master of Thrillers", Brad Thor. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author nineteen thrillers, including Spymaster, The Last Patriot, Blowback, Foreign Influence, The Lions of Lucerne, as well as his very first book, "Backlash" which was named by Barnes & Noble as one of the best political thrillers ever. Reading his books has been described as being in a time machine one year before an event happens. Today, Glenn talks with Brad about his writing and how closely his novels of international intrigue parallel the real threats facing the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Glenn is joined by author Noah Rothman who wrote the book, "Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America" to discuss the rise of the violent American Left and its ties to Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Blake J. Harris, best-selling author of "Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a Generation," which is currently being adapted for television by Legendary Entertainment, and producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Scott Rudin. He has written for ESPN, IGN, Fast Company, and the AV Club as well as makes a regular appearance on Paul Scheer's "How Did This Get Made?" podcast. His latest book, "The History Of The Future: Oculus, Facebook and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality" which details his inner workings at Facebook. However, due to the political nature of the book, Harris was blackballed from interviews subsequently burying this bestselling author at 33,000 and after joining Glenn on his radio program, he skyrocketed up all the way up to No. 3. In this interview, Blake J. Harris reveals a truly shocking story about Mark Zuckerberg and what really happened to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with both James A. Lindsay, an author, and mathematician as well as Peter Boghossian, an assistant professor of Philosophy at Portland State University. These two men along with their associate Helen Pluckrose spent 10 months writing 20 hoax papers that illustrated and parodied what they call "grievance studies" and submitted them to "the best journals in the relevant fields." Out of these 20 papers, seven of them were accepted, four were published online, and three were being processed. Being dubbed as "Sokal Squared", this hoax has been applauded by several scholars for unmasking what they called academe's leftist, victim-obsessed ideological slant and low publishing standards. If you're worried about the state of culture in this country, if you're curious of the inner workings of the world of academia, and you're fed up with the increasing authoritarian ideology from the left or from the right, this podcast is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn talks with American documentary filmmaker, Ami Horowitz who is also running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. He is a wirter, producer, and director of Ami on the Streets, a satirical short film series on Fox News and he also co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in a documentary in 2009 providing a critical examination of the United Nations. Today, Glenn and Ami Horowitz discuss putting party over country and how sad it is that we’re dealing with anti-Semitism in this day and age. If you'd like to learn more about Ami's campaign policies or if you'd like to be a donor for his campaign, click here: https://amiforamerica.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Glenn sits down with the very funny Bridget Phetasy who is a former Playboy Advisor and is now presently a Comedian/Writer. She contributes to a variety of other outlets including Tonic, the Federalist, MEL Magazine, & many other online publications. As a stand-up comedian, she tackles a lot of important issues from a comedic perspective and in this episode, they talk about the problem of self-censorship, banking institutions choosing whose money they want, and Bridget also gets really raw about her past struggles and some of the tragic things that she has been through in her journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn talks with Jocko Willink who is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer, author of the book "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win", and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he is a leadership instructor, speaker, and executive coach. Jocko spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the US Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. During his career, Jocko was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. In 2010, Jocko retired from the Navy and launched Echelon Front with Leif Babin where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Glenn sits down with Senator Mike Lee of Utah who has spent his career defending the basic liberties of Americans and Utahns as a tireless advocate for our founding constitutional principles. Senator Lee acquired a deep respect for the Constitution early on. His father, Rex Lee, who served as the Solicitor General under President Ronald Reagan, would often discuss varied aspects of judicial and constitutional doctrine around the kitchen table, from Due Process to the uses of Executive Plenary Power. He attended most of his father's arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, giving him a unique, hands-on experience and understanding of government up close. He serves on Judiciary, Commerce, and Energy Committees and is currently the Chair of the Joint Economic Committee. He is consistently one of the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate and also one of the nicest and most well-liked on both sides. He is also a New York Times Best-Selling author of 3 books including his latest, "Our Lost Declaration: America's Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State." They talk about everything from Thomas Jefferson and the Constitution all the way to John Roberts on the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Andy Ionescu, who survived 26 years of socialism in Ceausescu's Romania before legally immigrating to America in 1999. They discuss the differences between socialism and communism, as well as Venezuela's demise under socialism and President Nicolas Maduro, who Andy describes as "more violent than Ceausescu." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Glenn talks with Former CIA operative Félix Rodríguez, who participated in the historic manhunt to capture Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Rodríguez who is a Cuban-American Vietnam veteran who fought in the Bay of Pigs invasion was recruited to train and lead a team to track down Guevara due to the fact that he had been instrumental in Fidel Castro's Cuban Revolution. In this podcast, Felix gives a first-hand account of the capture and execution of the man whose image is still being appropriated as a counterculture fashion statement. He also provides great detail into the type of sick criminal that Guevara was as he not only killed many during his lifetime, but he greatly enjoyed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Kevin Freeman who is one of the world's leading experts on economic warfare and financial terrorism. He has been a consultant for the CIA, FBI, the SEC, Homeland Security, the Justice Department, as well as several foreign governments. His research has played a major role in the Department of Defense's studies including the reports prepared for the Secretary of Defense. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy and also the host of Blaze TV's Economic War Room. Today, they discuss Russian Interference, Chinese Hacking, Socialism, Surveillance Capitalism, The U.S. Economy, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to weaponize your money. If you're curious about where the world and our economy are headed and you're seeking some wisdom on how to navigate the choppy waters, you don't want to miss this podcast! Want to see more of Kevin Freeman? America faces a new war — new threats to your savings and your way of life. Put America and your investments first with the only financial news show to provide a war room for you to develop your personal financial battle plan. Subscribe to BlazeTV to catch Kevin Freeman on his show, "The Economic War Room." https://www.blazetv.com/category/economic-war-room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn brings in the Original Duck Commander, Phil Robertson to have a conversation about the various things going on in our country as well as to talk about his story of coming to faith over 40 years ago. In his own words, Phil Robertson who is a self-proclaimed "river rat" says he is the least likely person to have the type of platform and influence that he has now considering that he is a New York Times Best Selling author and even has his own Blaze TV series called "In The Woods with Phil." Want more from Phil Robertson? To enjoy more of this Duck Dynasty star's 70 years of unfiltered wisdom and uncensored common sense, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution and live the American dream. https://get.blazetv.com/in-the-woods-with-phil-robertson/?utm_source=theblaze&utm_medium=article_shortcode&utm_campaign=blazetv-general&utm_content=subscribe_phil-robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn is joined by Arthur Brooks, a New York Times bestselling author of 11 books with topics like the Role of Government, Fairness, Economic Opportunity, Happiness, and the morality of Free Enterprise. Interestingly enough, Arthur Brooks spent 12 years of his life being a professional French Hornist playing with the Annapolis Brass Quintet as well as City Orchestra of Barcelona. He later went to teach Economics and Social Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University and has since then been serving as the President of the American Enterprise Institute, which is a nationally recognized think tank based in Washington, D.C., where he leads a community of scholars and supporters that are committed to expanding liberty, increasing individual opportunity, and strengthening free enterprise for all Americans. He is actually about to leave that role as he will transition to a new role at Harvard where he will be a Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Matt Kibbe who is the President and Chief Community Organizer at Free the People, an education organization turning the next generation on to the values of liberty which is fitting because he is also the host of Kibbe on Liberty on Blaze TV. They discuss various dimensions of socialism as well as answer the question, "is there really such a thing as good socialism?" They also discuss capitalism and how it ultimately is the only thing that will work in terms of continuing to build this country as well as solve other problems like poverty in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Abby Johnson who is actually what the latest movie, "Unplanned" is based upon. She shares about her journey from being a Planned Parenthood Clinic Director to now being a strong Pro-Life advocate who educates the public on pro-life issues and also reaches out to abortion clinic staff to help them leave the abortion industry. From experiencing a horrific event that changed her life forever in 2009 to receiving a gag order from Planned Parenthood to silence her, Abby continues to advocate for the unborn as well as share her experience which Planned Parenthood with her book, "Unplanned" and of course, the movie based off her stories which is in theatres now. To learn more about Unplanned and what theatre is showing it in your area, visit UnplannedFilm.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down today with a walking miracle, Kevin Hines. Kevin Hines is a storyteller at heart. He is a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn talks with Ryan Khurana who is the Executive Director of the Institute for Advancing Prosperity, a non-profit focusing on the social and economic impacts of disruptive technologies. He is also a Senior Fellow at IREF Europe. The world is drastically changing around us as drones are becoming more and more advanced, social media is Google-nudging us in one way or the other, and gene splicing to create genetically perfect children will eventually become the norm. So what is the future? How do we navigate all of these pitfalls of these revolutionary technologies? What are the benefits and safeguards to liberty? What will the world look like over the next decade? We are experiencing now emerging technology that is going to forever change our lives so what does that means for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Bob Goff, a former attorney of 25 years and New York Times Best-Selling author of the book, "Love Does." He is also recognized as a diplomat by the U.S. Department of State as well as an Honorary Consul for the Republic of Uganda. Their conversation involves Bob's philosophy and how one gets to that point of faith and contentment when it comes to loving those around you and who you've given control of your life. They also talk about the world as we know it and to ultimately realize that we don't know everything that goes on around us and to take a genuine interest in the people around us. During the conversation, they also discuss God's love in each of their lives and how people who don't believe in God replace that level of power that Christians have available to them through salvation. Ultimately, when we share God with other people, Bob Goff says that we should always do it with love because, at the end of the day, "it isn't flesh or blood that reveals Him, but the spirit itself." (Matthew 16:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn is joined by noted author and friend of the program, Brad Meltzer who discusses his new book, "The First Conspiracy" which highlights an aspect of George Washington's story that you probably haven't heard before. It is through this discussion that you'll see a completely different side to the Father of our Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn is joined by Rabbi Daniel Lapin who is an American Orthodox rabbi, author, public speaker, and heads up the "American Alliance of Jews & Christians." They both discuss what exactly anti-semitism is, the response of the left to any Biblical teaching, and the sad fact that the world seems to be heading the complete opposite direction of the Bible. Also, they talk about the massive difference between how the left sees the end of the world as opposed to a religious viewpoint. Lastly, Glenn and Rabbi Daniel Lapin explore the current society and what civilization and time period we most resemble and how we as humans don't seem to learn from the mistakes of our past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn is joined by Dr. Gad Saad who is a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary behavioral scientist at the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) and is known for applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behavior. They discuss a variety of different topics including progressivism's kindergarten logic, the wisdom of not knowing, the socialism of ants, the courage of responsibility, the humanity of struggle, and the expressionists' character of Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn is joined this week by Arthur Herman, an American popular historian, currently serving as a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. They discuss his book "Freedom's Forge" which is the untold story behind the amazing WWII production of armaments in America and the necessity of cooperation between government and private industry. Arthur talks through the history that you know and don't know and how looking at the past can reveal a lot about our future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Producer & Author Peter Schweizer as he discusses his documentary: 'The Creepy Line'. Peter also explains how Google is using its mysterious search algorithm and confirms our worst suspicions in regards to the meddling done by Google and Facebook on their supposedly ‘neutral platforms.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down to have a conversation with Dr. Carol Swain, who serves as a Conservative Television Analyst and a Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. They talk about her path from a high school dropout and teenage mother to becoming a renowned University professor and public intellectual. They also discuss Dr. Swain's passion for empowering others to raise their voices up in the public square while holding current politicians accountable in today's social and political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down to have a conversation with Pat Boone, a top industry recording artist, an entertainment superstar, and a generous philanthropist. Pat recalls at the young age when Elvis Presley opened for him, his many decades in the entertainment industry while simultaneously being on 3 networks, and also shares about the current talent he sees promise in within today's music/entertainment scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Fred Burton, one of the world's foremost authorities on security and terrorism. They talk about the details of 9/11 and Fred's experience working in counterterrorism, the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing, as well as his thoughts on the current direction of the administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with author Daniel Flynn, author of "Cult City: Jim Jones, Harvey Milk, and 10 Days That Shook San Francisco." They discuss the explosive and lesser known facts surrounding the rise of Cult Leader Jim Jones and the events that led up to the Jonestown massacre. Glenn and Daniel cover the murder of Harvey Milk, a side of him that few knew, and other important details included in Flynn's book, "Cult City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down to have a conversation with Giancarlo Sopo who is a communications strategist and has advised multinational corporations, professional services firms, leaders, and non-profit organizations in the United States and Latin America. They discuss the lack of knowledge on what Socialism actually is and the ever-present failure in Venezuela. They also dive into immigration policy, the situation with the border wall and migrants claiming asylum, and what the path forward should be to become more unified as a country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Ron Hall who tells his life changing story about an unlikely friendship he formed with a homeless man. Ron talks through the first time they met, his wife’s dream that started it all and how we are all really just trying to work our way home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Dr. Stephen Hicks, who is a Philosophy professor at Rockford University and directs the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship. In this episode, they discuss the real definitions and differences between capitalism and socialism as well as the morality behind them. Stephen also explains postmodernism and its ever-growing presence in our society. They also cover topics: philosophy of Existentialism by means of Friedrich Nietzsche’s claim that God is dead, reflection on the rise of science, the decline of religion in the modern world, and the early-twentieth-century lived experience of world war, Depression, and the Holocaust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down to have a conversation with Dave Rubin who is a free-thinking classical liberal and hosts The Rubin Report. Coming from a left-leaning progressive background, Dave shares how he ultimately became fed up with the mainstream media narrative and popularity of click-bait news. Dave also shares how a person shouldn’t concern themselves with choosing a side but rather embracing their status as an individual. Glenn and Dave also explore how the modern left has lost its way to political correctness and groupthink at a dangerous level which has greatly distracted from the original American dream of the pursuit of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Greg Lukianoff who is a New York Times best-selling author as well as President/CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). They talk about college campus censorship, the recent coddling of the American mind, and ultimately how the "good" intentions and bad ideas of these educational leaders are setting this new generation up for failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn interviews Bob Spitz, a New York Times Best-selling author who just released a book highlighting President Ronald Reagan's incredible story. They talk about Spitz's background, how he selects his subjects, and the shifting currents of American life in the 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Glenn talks with Dr. Debra Soh who is a Canadian neuroscientist best known for her research into the topics of biology as well as the politics involving sex and culture. She discusses her findings on the very distinct biological differences between men and women as well as the overall science of gender. During this process, she also discusses the problem of gender dysphoria in children and the role that sexual dimorphism plays in our society today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Rishi Sharma who has set out to interview every living combat veteran of World War II. Rishi discovers the depth of knowledge and perspective that can be discovered by listening to and befriending veterans and encourages others to help veterans feel appreciated in their final days and learn about history from those that experienced it first hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Sean Spicer who explains his life before being in the public eye. He shares his opinions about Trump's presidency and that there is a problem with the way this country argues with each other over politic parties and issues. Sean opens up about how his experience as Press Secretary taught him to feel empathy for President Trump and his family and what is in store for the future of Sean Spicer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Larry Sharpe as he highlights his plans to bring innovation back to business, reforming the criminal justice system, and how he plans to improve education in New York if elected Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn talks to Alex Banayan about his journey from being a pre-med college student to becoming a national best selling author. Alex set out to answer one question, what made a person successful? He interviewed Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Lady Gaga and Maya Angelou and shares what he learned from them and what he learned about himself along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Eric Bolling to discuss the loss of his son, his effort to educate others about the risks of opioid use and Eric's proposed solution to the problem. Eric discusses his personal relationship with President Trump as well as Trump's unconventianal approach to business, policies, taxes and immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with Gene McGuire who served 34 years, 9 months, and 15 days incarcerated in a Pennsylvania prison for a murder he did not commit. Gene tells the story of a mistake he made and the events that followed which eventually led to a life sentence without parole. Despite impossible odds, Gene experienced a transformative change that altered the course of his life and many others for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with former Liberal Feminist Cassie Jaye to discuss her experience investigating the Men’s rights movement for her controversial documentary "The Red Pill." Glenn and Cassie discuss the taboo topics surrounding gender equality, child custody rights and even abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn sits down with self described former libertarian communist, Michael Rectenwald. As a NYU professor, Rectenwald was a part of the radical marxist left until recently. Together they discuss what changed his mind and the importance of having the courage to stand up and speak up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn interviews Robert Spencer, who is a prominent voice in the "counter-jihad" movement in the United States. Glenn and Robert discuss the uncomfortable truths about Islam, what it means for modern society and just how dangerous it really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn’s sits down with Tim Ballard of Operation Underground Railroad. Glenn and Tim tell the story of Harriet Jacobs, an important person in abolitionist history and Glenn shares a traumatic personal story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices