Glenn Beck (born February 10, 1964) is an American radio/television host, author and entrepreneur. The Glenn Beck Program, airs on NewsTalk AM 1590, WVNA, every weekday morning from 8am until 11am. Glenn's self-titled television show debuted in May 2006 on CNN's Headline News.
In addition to his radio and television programs, Beck is the publisher of Fusion Magazine, a comedy magazine written from a conservative perspective. He has also written two bestselling books, and he stars in a one-man stage show which tours the US twice a year.
Glenn Beck was raised a Roman Catholic. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington, and attended high school in Bellingham. He graduated from Sehome High School in 1982. His mother committed suicide when he was twelve. One of his brothers also committed suicide, and another reportedly had a fatal heart attack.
Beck is a self-described reformed alcoholic and drug addict. In the aftermath of those three family tragedies, Beck said he used "Dr. Jack Daniels" and heavy drugs to cope. He and his first wife divorced amid his struggle with substance abuse. Beck cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous in his sobriety, and he eventually converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which teaches against the consumption of alcohol.
Beck has spoken often of his religious beliefs and conversion. "God stalked me!...He had a giant baptismal rifle," Beck said. "I thwarted him. I led people astray as much I could but he kept putting Mormons in my way."
Beck has two teenage daughters, Hannah and Mary, by his first marriage; Mary has cerebral palsy. He has two children, Raphe (adopted in 2004) and Cheyenne (born 2006), with his second wife, Tania.
Beck often says "I am a conservative who happens to not be a Republican." On his show, Beck addresses many current political, social, and economic issues using traditional conservative governing principles.
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