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 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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Ep 8 | Larry Sharpe | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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. 
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Ep 7 | Alex Banayan | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 6 | Eric Bolling | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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Ep 5 | Gene McGuire | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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.
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