If you didn't hear the news yesterday, talk radio host and conservative commentator Dana Loesch is joining TheBlaze! Dana will continue to fill in for Glenn on TheBlaze TV, and will contribute across the network and site. Stay tuned for further announcements and details in the near future.
Needless to say, many of you are excited about the latest addition to TheBlaze team. Last night, Dana hosted a Twitter Q & A following the big announcement. She got some great questions from people who wanted to know more about what Dana would be doing at TheBlaze and wanted to get to know her a little better.
I'm excited to join The Blaze team. I love the fight in this group. Thanks for the kind words, all!— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
@JDtheBard Much will be revealed in the coming weeks :). #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
Of course, many of the Texans out there wanted to know if Dana would be moving down to the Lone Star State from St. Louis, MO.
The answer?
@wlindhorst ETA undetermined, but soon. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
Look out Wendy Davis, you're about to meet your match.
@JDtheBard Please? #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
We'll talk to Glenn about the party, Dana. Pretty sure it's a go - we've never know him to turn down an opportunity for cake.
. @Calvin_046 Pie every time. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
…or pie.
After hearing about the move from St. Louis, many members of Dana's radio audience wanted to make sure they weren't about to lose their favorite radio personality to Dallas.
@retireleo Yes, will still broadcast in STL and Indy. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
@Joe_Covey A lot in the works still. Can't wait to share more info! #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
Well, now that we know she's still going to be on 97.1 FM in St. Louis, is she going to abandon her beloved Cardinals for the Rangers?
@sixchained Cardinals! #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
…of course not!
Now that the basics are covered, what's Dana going to be up to at TheBlaze. While more details are going to be announced later, Dana gave you a little more insight...
@SirJoshWah Many things. Guest hosting for @glennbeck , writing, more TBA. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
…and got some great ideas from the viewers.
@bigal64 Thanks! And the leather pants (and skirts and dresses) stay :) #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
@JohnCrespi How amazing would that be? You just gave me an idea. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
. @SandyJeanne He would always be welcome -- and learn a thing or two! #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
…Piers on TheBlaze? We'll believe it when we see it. But it certainly looks like Dana is open to the idea!
Unlike Piers, I'm unafraid of debate RT @SnideRemarx @DLoesch will you ever have @piersmorgan on as a guest or is he banned? #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
@DLoesch #DanaonTheBlaze Will you continue to wear Hammer Pants?— Bizzaro Marx (@BizzaroMarx) October 9, 2013
What are "Hammer pants", you ask?
What else did we learn about Dana during yesterday's Q & A?
1. She's persuasive and a good seller of freedom.
@mgodbold I converted my mother and have made it a mission to convert my uncle, who was an Obama delegate last DNC. #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
2. Great taste in music.
Favorite three bands? #DanaonTheBlaze— Enu Powers (@EnuPowers) October 9, 2013
. @EnuPowers The Cult, Johnny Cash, Pantera #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
3. Like many of you, she homeschools her kids.
@mitts_sonya We work with tutors and a great group called SHARE. They all make it a lot easier! #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
4. She's totally cool with the Jonas Brothers splitting up.
. @amylutz4 It was time. They have wives and girlfriends now! #DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013
5. And, something Glenn will be very happy to hear, her soul is doing just find.
#DanaonTheBlaze How is your soul?— Rick (@Dwarfclone) October 9, 2013
TheBlaze audience was definitely excited to talk to Dana and about her move to TheBlaze. So excited that #DanaonTheBlaze was trending across the U.S.
Looks like @TheBlaze viewers are excited, #DanaonTheBlaze is trending. pic.twitter.com/cJCkkghHVo— Sara Johnson (@SaraFeed) October 9, 2013
Thank you all for the kind words and support! Enjoyed my first Q&A! Excited to join #TheBlaze DanaonTheBlaze— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 9, 2013