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[http://www.businessinsider.com BusinessInsider.com] estimated 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 his new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]], the FOX whiz-kid 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 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 his new book deal with [[Simon & Schuster]], the FOX whiz-kid 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> | ||
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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 white people and Obama's [[hate|hatred]] of white culture. This prompted "RedState" to defend Beck and call for a boycott of the advertisers on his show who were convinced to boycott it by millions of petitioners. Mr. Beck has refused to explain, back-up, or reverse his inflammatory remarks. For full context, it should be noted that President Obama's mother is white. | 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 white people and Obama's [[hate|hatred]] of white culture. This prompted "RedState" to defend Beck and call for a boycott of the advertisers on his show who were convinced to boycott it by millions of petitioners. Mr. Beck has refused to explain, back-up, or reverse his inflammatory remarks. For full context, it should be noted that President Obama's mother is white. | ||
The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Beck was featured on the cover of [[Time]] magazine; he is depicted sticking his tongue out at the reader. Beck, however, was less than pleased with the Time cover: He stated that ''Time'' ought to have featured the large crowds attending the [[September 12 March on Washington]] and not him on its cover. | The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Beck was featured on the cover of [[Time]] magazine; he is depicted sticking his tongue out at the reader. Beck, however, was less than pleased with the Time cover: He stated that ''Time'' ought to have featured the large crowds attending the [[September 12 March on Washington]] and not him on its cover. | ||
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| + | Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican, SC, has even gotten in on mocking Beck, saying, "Only in America can you make that much money crying." | ||
== The 9/12 Project == | == The 9/12 Project == | ||
Revision as of 02:34, October 10, 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, before he switched to FOX, during the 6:00 p.m. hour (EDT).
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 Beck will make $18 million in 2009[3] Now with the signing of his new book deal with Simon & Schuster, the FOX whiz-kid will be given a larger share in the profits of each book, as well as increased creative control.[4]
Controversy and 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 white people and Obama's hatred of white culture. This prompted "RedState" to defend Beck and call for a boycott of the advertisers on his show who were convinced to boycott it by millions of petitioners. Mr. Beck has refused to explain, back-up, or reverse his inflammatory remarks. For full context, it should be noted that President Obama's mother is white.
The publicity over the attempts on Beck's popularity achieved a result that the liberals cannot have intended: Beck was featured on the cover of Time magazine; he is depicted sticking his tongue out at the reader. Beck, however, was less than pleased with the Time cover: He stated that Time ought to have featured the large crowds attending the September 12 March on Washington and not him on its cover.
Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican, SC, has even gotten in on mocking Beck, saying, "Only in America can you make that much money crying."
The 9/12 Project
Mr. Beck is also founder of the conservative "9/12 Project", despite the fact that on September 9th, 2005, Mr. Beck stated, "ya know, it took me about a year to start hating the 9/11 victims' families." This comment was made on his radio show, and the podcast of this quote is available for anyone to hear on the internet.
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