The Glenn Beck Program

The Complicated Truth About Dick Cheney’s Legacy | Guest: Stephen Moore | 11/4/25

Nov 4, 2025
Stephen Moore, an economist and co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, shares insights on New York's alarming trend of losing residents due to high taxes and economic policies. He discusses the potential mortgage crisis and ongoing housing shortages exacerbated by risky lending practices. The conversation also touches on state migration trends, highlighting a shift toward red states and its implications for blue-state economies. Additionally, Glenn Beck reflects on Dick Cheney's complex legacy, particularly his post-9/11 leadership, while emphasizing the urgent need for educational reform.
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ANECDOTE

Cheney's Personal Compassion

  • Glenn recalls Cheney's personal reaction when his daughter Mary came out as gay and his public support for her rights.
  • Beck notes this stance was brave and atypical among politicians at the time.
INSIGHT

Shutdown Starves The Financial System

  • A prolonged government shutdown is draining liquidity as the Treasury hoards cash, stressing the repo market and banks.
  • Beck warns this can raise mortgage rates, credit costs, and grocery bills if unresolved.
ADVICE

Conservatism As Active Stewardship

  • Reframe conservatism as stewardship: defend founding principles while actively renewing institutions.
  • Prioritize education, local institutions, and moral formation to sustain liberty with virtue.
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