Topic: The Blaze

The career trajectories of media personalities moving to The Blaze are discussed, with Jason Whitlock cited as an example of a figure who became less visible after leaving mainstream platforms. The hosts joke about potential roles at the Daily Wire following the departure of Candace Owens.

A recent visit to Glenn Beck’s studios at The Blaze in Dallas is described, highlighting the high production value, including professional makeup and lighting. The conversation with Beck covered "trans-Maoism" and artificial intelligence, specifically addressing the alarmist views of ex-Google employee Tristan Harris regarding AI risks.

The hosts contrast their "Value for Value" funding model with other alternative media outlets like The Blaze and Daily Wire, which rely on large private donors. They argue that listener-supported models provide more editorial independence.

Alex Jones recently praised Adam Curry and Glenn Beck for "waking up" to the globalist threat, a claim the hosts find humorous given their long history of coverage. Glenn Beck reportedly referred to Adam Curry as his "twin" on The Blaze. Curry reveals he declined a regular paid slot on Beck's national radio show to maintain his independence and the "Value for Value" model.

A visit to Glenn Beck's massive studio complex in Dallas is detailed, highlighting his successful subscription model for The Blaze TV. The discussion covers Beck's historical role in the Tea Party movement and his personal museum containing eclectic artifacts like Abraham Lincoln's bloodstained cuff and movie props. The segment also touches on Beck's interest in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and his influence on other media figures like Leo Laporte.

Efforts to target Sean Hannity's advertisers are being met with reverse boycotts from his supporters. The hosts also criticize The Blaze for requiring specific browser updates to access their content, viewing it as a barrier to information.

Sharyl Attkisson details how Media Matters, allegedly funded by a million-dollar donation from George Soros, successfully campaigned to remove Glenn Beck from Fox News. The hosts note that since being "taken out," Beck has largely stopped his signature diagrams connecting Soros to global events. They discuss the power of heavy hitters to silence media figures.

The future of Sean Hannity at Fox News remains uncertain as the network's ratings slip and management shifts. While some believe Hannity's patriotism will keep him at Fox, others suggest he could follow the path of Glenn Beck's The Blaze or other independent media ventures if he is fired or chooses to leave.

Rumors circulate about the formation of a new conservative media network featuring Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes, potentially involving Glenn Beck's "The Blaze." The hosts speculate that O'Reilly and Ailes have the capital to front such a venture and could draw stars like Sean Hannity away from a "wounded" Fox News.

Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Glenn Beck and The Blaze. Lahren was reportedly fired after expressing pro-choice views during an appearance on The View. The hosts argue that suing a former employer in show business is a "big mistake" that will likely prevent her from finding future work in the industry.

The financial struggles of Glenn Beck's media outlet, "The Blaze," are attributed to successful advertising boycotts organized by groups like Media Matters and Color of Change. The hosts discuss the "Spocko method" of defunding right-wing media by pressuring consumer brands to distance themselves from controversial hosts.

Former CIA officers Claire Lopez and Buck Sexton appear on news networks to frame the Paris attacks as an existential assault on Western civilization by "Islamic Jihad." Lopez, associated with Frank Gaffney's think tank, calls for policies to combat the underlying ideology of Islamic law. The hosts characterize these appearances as "Operation Pundit," where intelligence-linked figures are offered to networks to drive a specific narrative.

Former CIA officer Buck Sexton appears on Fox News to reinforce the narrative that North Korea is the only logical culprit. The segment posits that the entire Sony crisis is being leveraged by the NSA to force American corporations into "information sharing" agreements they previously resisted following the Snowden revelations. This is described as a "gambit" to get intelligence services into corporate networks.

Three teachers testified before Congress regarding the negative impacts of the Common Core curriculum, specifically criticizing the "scripted" nature of lessons. One teacher described kindergarten math requirements that include advanced vocabulary like "isosceles triangles" and "rhombuses" which she argues are developmentally inappropriate. The hosts discuss the shift toward abstract math concepts at the pre-K and kindergarten levels.

A comparison is drawn between the presentation styles of Glenn Beck's "The Blaze" and "Russia Today" (RT). The discussion focuses on how both networks use specific visual formulas and "financial babes" to attract viewers while pushing opposing geopolitical agendas.

The hosts debunk a story from Glenn Beck's "The Blaze" which claimed the city of San Francisco was handing out free crack pipes. They clarify that it was a small group of activists, not a city program. They compare the production style of The Blaze to a "Morning Zoo" radio format, noting that head writer Mike Opelka is a veteran of that industry.

The segment covers Senator Marco Rubio's awkward water-drinking moment during his Republican response and Senator Rand Paul's Tea Party response. The hosts also criticize Glenn Beck's network, The Blaze, for its coverage of the speeches, suggesting the organization has become part of the mainstream media establishment.

Glenn Beck's media outlet, The Blaze, has transitioned from a web-based platform to a 24/7 television network available on Dish Network. Analysts predict the network's ratings could eventually surpass those of MSNBC as it builds a dedicated audience for conservative programming. Meanwhile, MSNBC continues to lean into partisan commentary with hosts like Toure and Al Sharpton.