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| − | '''Glenn Beck''' is a [[conservative]] talk-radio host and television anchor employed by [[Fox News]].<ref> [http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/tv_fox_beck_cnn/2008/10/16/141295.html Glenn Beck Leaving CNN for Fox News] AP, October 16, 2008</ref> | + | '''Glenn Beck''' is a [[conservative]] talk-radio host and television anchor employed by [[Fox News]].<ref> [http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/tv_fox_beck_cnn/2008/10/16/141295.html Glenn Beck Leaving CNN for Fox News] AP, October 16, 2008</ref> |
| − | His radio show, The Glenn Beck Program, is syndicated by over 230 radio stations across the [[United States]]. | + | His radio show, The Glenn Beck Program, is syndicated by over 230 radio stations across the [[United States]]. His television show, Glenn Beck, appeared daily on [[CNN]] Headline News. |
| − | + | Beck is the author of four books, including ''The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland'' and three #1 New York Times Bestsellers, ''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems,'' ''The Christmas Sweater,'' ''Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government,'' and most recently ''Arguing With Idiots.'' Beck is a [[Mormon]], having converted after recovering from [[alcoholism]].<ref>Glenn Beck. (2008). An Unlikely Mormon: The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck [DVD]. Deserest Book.</ref> | |
== Earnings and Book Deal == | == Earnings and Book Deal == | ||
| − | [http://www.businessinsider.com BusinessInsider.com] estimated Glenn Beck will make $18 million in 2009 <ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/the-empire-of-glenn-beck-slideshow-2009-4 Glenn Beck's Cash Machine]</ref> Now with the signing of Beck's new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]] he will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control. <ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124138941245781353.html Wall St. Journal; New Deal Gives Beck Share in Book Profits]</ref> | + | [http://www.businessinsider.com BusinessInsider.com] estimated Glenn Beck will make $18 million in 2009<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/the-empire-of-glenn-beck-slideshow-2009-4 Glenn Beck's Cash Machine]</ref> Now with the signing of Beck's new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]], he will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control.<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124138941245781353.html Wall St. Journal; New Deal Gives Beck Share in Book Profits]</ref> |
==Liberal attempts to silence Beck== | ==Liberal attempts to silence Beck== | ||
| − | Liberal activism groups attempted to silence Beck by pushing his advertisers to abandon his program, after he courageously pointed out [[Barack Obama]]'s [[racism]] against whites and Obama's hatred of white culture. | + | Liberal activism groups attempted to silence Beck by pushing his advertisers to abandon his program, after he courageously pointed out [[Barack Obama]]'s [[racism]] against whites and Obama's hatred of white culture. This prompted RedState to defend Beck and call for a boycott of the liberal-strongarmed companies. |
| − | The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Glenn Beck was featured on the cover of ''Time'' | + | The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Glenn Beck was featured on the cover of ''Time'' and in a final insult to liberal pride, he is depicted sticking his tongue out at the viewer. Beck, however, was less than pleased: he stated that ''Time'' ought to have featured the large crowds attending the [[September 12 March on Washington]] and not him on its cover. |
== Known favorite associations == | == Known favorite associations == | ||
| − | + | Beck frequently has Judge [[Andrew Napolitano]] appear as a guest on his program. Judge Napolitano has even hosted the Glenn Beck show himself when Mr. Beck was on assignment. | |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 14:49, September 28, 2009
Glenn Beck is a conservative talk-radio host and television anchor employed by Fox News.[1] His radio show, The Glenn Beck Program, is syndicated by over 230 radio stations across the United States. His television show, Glenn Beck, appeared daily on CNN Headline News.
Beck is the author of four books, including The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland and three #1 New York Times Bestsellers, An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems, The Christmas Sweater, Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, and most recently Arguing With Idiots. Beck is a Mormon, having converted after recovering from alcoholism.[2]
Earnings and Book Deal
BusinessInsider.com estimated Glenn Beck will make $18 million in 2009[3] Now with the signing of Beck's new book deal with Simon & Schuster, he will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control.[4]
Liberal attempts to silence Beck
Liberal activism groups attempted to silence Beck by pushing his advertisers to abandon his program, after he courageously pointed out Barack Obama's racism against whites and Obama's hatred of white culture. This prompted RedState to defend Beck and call for a boycott of the liberal-strongarmed companies.
The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Glenn Beck was featured on the cover of Time and in a final insult to liberal pride, he is depicted sticking his tongue out at the viewer. Beck, however, was less than pleased: he stated that Time ought to have featured the large crowds attending the September 12 March on Washington and not him on its cover.
Known favorite associations
Beck frequently has Judge Andrew Napolitano appear as a guest on his program. Judge Napolitano has even hosted the Glenn Beck show himself when Mr. Beck was on assignment.
See Also
References
- ↑ Glenn Beck Leaving CNN for Fox News AP, October 16, 2008
- ↑ Glenn Beck. (2008). An Unlikely Mormon: The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck [DVD]. Deserest Book.
- ↑ Glenn Beck's Cash Machine
- ↑ Wall St. Journal; New Deal Gives Beck Share in Book Profits