The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guest: Matt Van Swol | 7/29/25
Jul 29, 2025
Matt Van Swol, a North Carolina resident who received aid from Mercury One after Hurricane Helene, shares his transformative journey and the impact of Glenn Beck's charity on his life. He discusses the challenges faced in the aftermath of the hurricane, shedding light on media misrepresentation of the event. The conversation touches on the urgent need for the youth to discern truth amid manipulation and emphasizes the power of informed individuals to effect meaningful change.
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Alligator Alcatraz Media Exaggeration
- CNN’s portrayal of detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' exaggerates conditions using 3D models and emotive language.
- The facility is temporary, near an airport, and surrounded by natural alligator habitats.
Hurricane Victim's Trust Shift
- Matt Van Swol, a North Carolina hurricane victim, shared how mainstream media ignored the disaster's severity.
- A call from Glenn Beck's reporter changed his view, showing kindness and truthful coverage.
Media Bias Revealed by Personal Experience
- Matt Van Swol realized media selectively ignores important stories when inconvenient during election cycles.
- This revelation caused his trust in mainstream news to collapse completely.