Today, the New York Times has a front-page article on the success of Glenn Beck’s Fox News show. According to the Times, Beck has become “one of the most powerful media voices for the nation[base ']Äôs conservative populist anger.” Although he says he believes every word he says, he doesn’t think smart people should actually listen to him:
Mr. Beck says he believes every word he says on his TV show, and the radio show that he still hosts from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday. […]
At the same time, though, he says he is an entertainer. “I’m a rodeo clown,” he said in an interview, adding with a coy smile, “It takes great skill.” […]
He added later: “I say on the air all time, ‘if you take what I say as gospel, you[base ']Äôre an idiot.’“
Today, the New York Times has a front-page article on the success of Glenn Beck’s Fox News show. According to the Times, Beck has become “
