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[[File:Glenn Beck 2010.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Glenn Beck at [[CPAC]]. Photograph by Gage Skidmore.]]

[[File:Glenn Beck 2010.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Glenn Beck at [[CPAC]]. Photograph by Gage Skidmore.]]

'''Glenn Edward Lee Beck''' is a talk-radio host and former television anchor who was employed by [[Fox News]], and who announced his departure from the [[Republican Party]] on March 18, 2015.<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><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/06/entertainment/et-foxnews6 Fox News' Glenn Beck strikes ratings gold by challenging Barack Obama] p.3</ref>  

'''Glenn Edward Lee Beck''' is a talk-radio host and former television anchor who was employed by [[Fox News]], and who announced his departure from the [[Republican Party]] on March 18, 2015.<ref>[https://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><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/06/entertainment/et-foxnews6 Fox News' Glenn Beck strikes ratings gold by challenging Barack Obama] p.3</ref>  

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, before he switched to Fox News. The Glenn Beck Program ceased airing in 2010, as Beck left to focus on Mercury Radio Arts, and his Blaze (formerly GBTV) properties. A version of his Fox show airs on the network.

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, before he switched to Fox News. The Glenn Beck Program ceased airing in 2010, as Beck left to focus on Mercury Radio Arts, and his Blaze (formerly GBTV) properties. A version of his Fox show airs on the network.

Reportedly, [[Conservapedia]] is sometimes referenced during the 3 hour radio show.<ref>[http://www.telerama.fr/medias/conservapedia-l-internet-parallele-et-inquietant-des-ultra-conservateurs-americains,145553.php Conservapedia, l’Internet parallèle et inquiétant des ultra-conservateurs américains]</ref><ref>[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telerama.fr%2Fmedias%2Fconservapedia-l-internet-parallele-et-inquietant-des-ultra-conservateurs-americains%2C145553.php Conservapedia, the parallel and disturbing Internet of ultra-conservative US]</ref>

Reportedly, [[Conservapedia]] is sometimes referenced during the 3 hour radio show.<ref>[http://www.telerama.fr/medias/conservapedia-l-internet-parallele-et-inquietant-des-ultra-conservateurs-americains,145553.php Conservapedia, l’Internet parallèle et inquiétant des ultra-conservateurs américains]</ref><ref>[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telerama.fr%2Fmedias%2Fconservapedia-l-internet-parallele-et-inquietant-des-ultra-conservateurs-americains%2C145553.php Conservapedia, the parallel and disturbing Internet of ultra-conservative US]</ref>

Though promoted to a conservative audience, Glenn Beck has become another puppet for the [[homosexual agenda]] as illustrated by his incoherent rant against [[Ben Carson]] for observing that [[homosexuality]] is a choice.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/03/07/beck-claims-carson-presidential-campaign-over-on-dumbest-thing-ever-gay-remarks/</ref>  Dr. Carson, to his credit, did not back away from the logical truth of his statement.

Though promoted to a conservative audience, Glenn Beck has become another puppet for the [[homosexual agenda]] as illustrated by his incoherent rant against [[Ben Carson]] for observing that [[homosexuality]] is a choice.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/03/07/beck-claims-carson-presidential-campaign-over-on-dumbest-thing-ever-gay-remarks/</ref>  Dr. Carson, to his credit, did not back away from the logical truth of his statement.

Beck is the author of ten books, and four of them were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. Books include: ''The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland'' ''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems,'' ''The Christmas Sweater,'' ''Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government,'' ''Arguing With Idiots,''  ''Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth, and Treasure'', and ''Being George Washington''.

Beck is the author of ten books, and four of them were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. Books include: ''The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland'' ''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems,'' ''The Christmas Sweater,'' ''Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government,'' ''Arguing With Idiots,''  ''Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth, and Treasure'', and ''Being George Washington''.

Beck is currently the host of a paid-subscription online network, the Blaze (formerly GBTV) which has several programs including a one-hour version of his Fox News show. He is a [[Mormon]].<ref>Brooks, Joanna (May 25, 2010). [http://religiondispatches.org/how-mormonism-built-glenn-beck/ How Mormonism Built Glenn Beck]. ''religiondispatches.org''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref><ref>Slick, Matt. [https://carm.org/glenn-beck-christian Is a Glenn Beck a Christian?]. ''Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref> Beck believes in [[evolution]] and has called any debate between [[Creation science|creation]] and evolutionism "idiotic".<ref>Golden, Steve (February 6, 2014). [https://answersingenesis.org/creation-vs-evolution/debate-reactions-mixed/ Debate Reactions Mixed]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref>

Beck is currently the host of a paid-subscription online network, the Blaze (formerly GBTV) which has several programs including a one-hour version of his Fox News show. He is a [[Mormon]].<ref>Brooks, Joanna (May 25, 2010). [http://religiondispatches.org/how-mormonism-built-glenn-beck/ How Mormonism Built Glenn Beck]. ''religiondispatches.org''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref><ref>Slick, Matt. [https://carm.org/glenn-beck-christian Is a Glenn Beck a Christian?]. ''Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref> Beck believes in [[evolution]] and has called any debate between [[Creation science|creation]] and evolutionism "idiotic".<ref>Golden, Steve (February 6, 2014). [https://answersingenesis.org/creation-vs-evolution/debate-reactions-mixed/ Debate Reactions Mixed]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref>

Beck was stridently [[anti-Trump]] and said he would vote for [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]] nominee Darrell Castle for president in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goins-Phillips |first=Tré |url=http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/10/glenn-beck-ive-considered-voting-for-hillary-clinton/ |title=Glenn Beck: I've considered voting for Hillary Clinton |work=The Blaze |date=October 10, 2016 |accessdate=October 10, 2016}}</ref> Beck said that he left the [[Republican Party]] and became an [[independent voter]] because of Trump. In May 2018, he finally endorsed President Trump.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (May 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/05/18/glenn-beck-endorses-donald-trump-puts-on-maga-hat/ Glenn Beck Endorses Donald Trump, Puts on MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/19/glenn-beck-dons-maga-hat-ready-for-2020-due-to-med/ Beck dons MAGA hat, expresses disgust for biased media coverage of Trump denouncing MS-13]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref>

Beck was stridently [[anti-Trump]] and said he would vote for [[Constitution Party (United States)|Constitution Party]] nominee Darrell Castle for president in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goins-Phillips |first=Tré |url=http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/10/glenn-beck-ive-considered-voting-for-hillary-clinton/ |title=Glenn Beck: I've considered voting for Hillary Clinton |work=The Blaze |date=October 10, 2016 |accessdate=October 10, 2016}}</ref> Beck said that he left the [[Republican Party]] and became an [[independent voter]] because of Trump. In May 2018, he finally endorsed President Trump.<ref>Caplan, Joshua (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/05/18/glenn-beck-endorses-donald-trump-puts-on-maga-hat/ Glenn Beck Endorses Donald Trump, Puts on MAGA Hat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/19/glenn-beck-dons-maga-hat-ready-for-2020-due-to-med/ Beck dons MAGA hat, expresses disgust for biased media coverage of Trump denouncing MS-13]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref>

== Earnings and Book Deal ==

== Earnings and Book Deal ==

==Restoring Love==

==Restoring Love==

In July 2012, Beck held a 3-day event in Texas culminating at the Cowboys stadium in Dallas. It was a non-political conference attended by 65,000 fans. Many high-profile conservatives were there including [[Michele Bachmann]] and [[Rick Santorum]]. The event focused on American exceptionalism, love, faith, and community.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/07/65000-gather-for-glenn-becks-restoring-love-conference-video/ 65,000 Gather for Glenn Beck’s Restoring Love Conference, Gateway Pundit, July 29, 2012]</ref>

In July 2012, Beck held a 3-day event in Texas culminating at the Cowboys stadium in Dallas. It was a non-political conference attended by 65,000 fans. Many high-profile conservatives were there including [[Michele Bachmann]] and [[Rick Santorum]]. The event focused on American exceptionalism, love, faith, and community.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/07/65000-gather-for-glenn-becks-restoring-love-conference-video/ 65,000 Gather for Glenn Beck’s Restoring Love Conference, Gateway Pundit, July 29, 2012]</ref>

==See also==

==See also==