Glenn Beck Stays “Entertaining” While Seeing Real Results
Van Jones‘ resignation yesterday can be easily traced to the exposure of key information by Fox News anchor Glenn Beck and a couple others.
It is the latest way Beck is “winning” recently – in the ratings and in the media conversation. Beck weighed in with reaction to Jones’ decision.
From his statement on GlennBeck.com:
The American people stood up and demanded answers. Instead of providing them, the Administration had Jones resign under cover of darkness. I continue to be amazed by the power of everyday Americans to initiate change in our government through honest questioning, and judging by the other radicals in the administration, I expect that questioning to continue for the foreseeable future.
While Beck continues, he’s attracting attention from all corners. And as David Zurawik of The Baltimore Sun writes, one place may be 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.:
I think those of us who write about media should ask some hard questions about how much the White House knew about the boycott activities of the group founded by Jones — and whether there are other such organizing efforts targeting other media outlets that are critical of the president.
The link between Jones and ColorOfChange, currently leading an advertiser boycott of Beck, may be just a coincidence. But it shows the immense power the FNC host has gathered in less than a year at the network that people are now wondering if the White House may be retaliating for critical coverage.
Beck’s newest “special” airs Saturday from 1-3pmET, where he will lead a rally in Washington, D.C. as a continuation of his “9/12 Project.” It will likely elevate Beck to a new level, as he connects with those who watch religiously ever day. (Mediaite will be there to cover the event.)
We brought up Beck with MSNBC’s Willie Geist last week during our “Office Hours” Web show, after Glynnis described the FNC host as “mesmerizing.”
“You have to give him that he’s entertaining. He might be totally nuts, he might be totally wrong about everything, and everything he says might be bad, but he is entertaining,” said Geist. “He knows how to put on a show, you’ve got to hand it to him.”
Here’s Geist’s appearance on Office Hours (the Beck discussion begins at 30:00):
