Summary: This weekend, Glen talks about the latest Islamic State headlines, and President Obama’s “lead from behind” approach to foreign policy. Glen also talks with noted economist, Amity Shlaes (Author of the New York Times best selling books The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression and Coolidge) about the economic dangers of liberal tax, borrow, and spend policies. History shows that when marginal tax rates are cut, the economy grows, private sector jobs are created, the amount of tax revenue to the treasury increases, and individuals are more prosperous. Glen talks with Dave Spigelmyer (President of Marcellus Shale Coalition) about the economic benefits of hydraulic fracturing and shale gas, and why the state of Pennsylvania should continue to allow drilling in state forests. Finally, Glen speaks with John Henne (of Henne Jewelers) about the importance of celebrating family and friends during Valentine’s Day. 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
