Summary: This week, Glen talks about the latest headlines related to the Islamic State in the Middle East and North Africa. Glen also talks about Eric Holder’s decision to step down from his post as Attorney General, and the legacy of scandal that he leaves behind. Glen talks with David Hardy (CEO of Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School and spokesperson for phillyschoolchoice.com) about the importance of choice and competition in education, especially for inner city students and families. Finally, Glen talks with Stephen Moore (Chief Economist at Heritage Foundation and author of the book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of States) about the growing strength of the U.S. dollar and the current state of the U.S. economy. 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
