Summary: This weekend, Glen talks about the new Ebola case in New York City, the latest news concerning the Islamic State in the Middle East, and the acts of terror that were carried out this past week in Canada and the United States. Glen talks with Dr. Paul Kengor (Executive Director of the Center for Vision and Values) about President Obama’s refusal to attend his intelligence briefings or listen to experts outside of his most senior White House Advisers. Glen also talks with Larry Erdos (fo-founder of Speedy Furniture) about the franchise opportunities that he and his brother are offering qualified entrepreneurs. Finally, Glen talks with Governor Tom Corbett (R-PA), about the economic growth that Pennsylvania has experienced under his leadership over the past 4 years. Glen Meakem is a successful technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative talk radio show host, who offers information and insights on how individuals, our states, and our nation can be more successful. Glen’s unique perspective has been shaped by his experiences as founder, chairman and CEO of the B2B internet success Freemarkets Inc – which he founded in 1995, took public in 1999, and sold to Ariba in 2004. In 2006, Glen co-founded Meakem Becker Venture Capital, a firm that invests in early stage start up companies. More recently, Glen has founded and is the Chief Executive Officer of a new internet company calledForever.com. Concerned about the liberal political agenda that had gripped the United States and his home state of Pennsylvania, Glen launched the radio program, “Glen Meakem on the Weekend” in 2008. Glen served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve and is a veteran of the First Gulf War. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his MBA from Harvard Business School. For more information about the Glen Meakem on the Weekend Radio Program, or to read Glen’s blog, please visithttp://glenmeakem.com. Proudly sponsored by
