The Glenn Beck Podcast

Glenn Beck sits down with notable guests to discuss big ideas, inspiring stories, and the origins of the extraordinary people behind them.

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Ep 33 | Phil Robertson | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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
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Ep 32 | Arthur Brooks | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 31 | Matt Kibbe | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 30 | Abby Johnson | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 29 | Kevin Hines | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 28 | Ryan Khurana | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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? 
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Ep 27 | Bob Goff | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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) 
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Ep 26 | Brad Meltzer | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 25 | Rabbi Daniel Lapin | The Glenn Beck Pod...
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. 
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Ep 24 | Dr. Gad Saad | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 23 | Arthur Herman | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 22 | Peter Schweizer | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.’ 
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Ep 21 | Dr. Carol Swain | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 20 | Pat Boone | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 19 | Fred Burton | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 18 | Daniel Flynn | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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." 
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Ep 17 | Giancarlo Sopo | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 16 | Ron Hall | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 15 | Dr. Stephen Hicks | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 14 | Dave Rubin | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 13 | Greg Lukianoff | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 12 | Bob Spitz | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 11 | Dr. Debra Soh | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 10 | Rishi Sharma | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 9 | Sean Spicer | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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