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The Glenn Beck Program

Dennis Quaid: Playing Ronald Reagan Was the Scariest Role of My Life | Ep 225 | The Glenn Beck Podcast

The Glenn Beck Program

Mercury Radio Arts

News Commentary, News, Politics

4.625.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 August 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

When actor Dennis Quaid was approached to play Ronald Reagan in the new movie "Reagan," he almost didn’t take the role. "Fear went up my spine," he tells Glenn on a special episode of "The Glenn Beck Podcast." "He’s probably my biggest hero, in a way." As the two sit surrounded by beautiful mountains at Glenn’s ranch in Idaho, Quaid explains how a visit to Reagan’s own ranch property was what finally convinced him to accept the part. "I GOT Reagan there. You can feel him." Quaid reveals what made Reagan such a formidable — yet loved — president and whether or not America will ever see a similar leader again. They dive into Quaid’s past struggles with addiction, the dangers of fame, and how he eventually developed a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that pulled him through it all. Plus, Quaid provides hope for our nation’s future, from the ability of RFK Jr. to bridge Democrat and Republican Party lines and signs the world is "turning right side up again" to his belief that mending America starts with one small step at a time: "I think it starts at home, in our relationships with our friend [and] local community." They discuss how COVID replicated a kind of "spiritual revolution," the spread of communism, and how Quaid learned piano from Jerry Lee Lewis himself — which Quaid then demonstrates in an impromptu performance. So is Quaid concerned for the nation’s future? Or is he steadfast — like Reagan — in his belief in the American people? He tells Glenn that he’s an optimist and that "people are yearning for a return to common sense and decency."   Special thank-you to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for helping to provide footage of the 40th president.    Note: The new movie "Reagan" is a sponsor of "The Glenn Beck Program."   Sponsors:     Relief Factor    Relief Factor can help you live pain-free!    Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order.      PreBorn   By introducing an expecting mother to her unborn baby through a free ultrasound, PreBorn doubles the chances that she will choose life. One lifesaving ultrasound is just $28. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “Baby,” or visit http://preborn.com/glenn.     Byrna  Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/pages/glenn-beck-landing for a 10% discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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All right, Glenn, you know, I've been a fan of yours since CNN for Healy.

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Today we're joined by actor Dennis Quaid a man that not only brings Ronald Reagan to life on the silver screen in his new film Reagan

0:49.1

Tear down this wall but who also shares a personal journey of restoration. You know when I

0:56.3

found myself in bad situations it was it was all my own fault. We talk about

1:01.4

everything from cocaine.

1:03.6

It's fun, and then it's fun with problems.

1:06.9

And then it's just problems.

1:09.1

To Christ.

1:10.1

And I came to realize what a personal relationship with Jesus, Jesus Christ is all about.

1:18.0

But as we shoot the breeze here at my ranch, an old homestead brought back to life from the dust and echoes of the past.

1:25.5

We're not just discussing a film, we're pondering whether the restoration Reagan believed

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