Glenn explains why Google will outperform Apple in the future

September 10, 2014

The Glenn Beck Program

On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered his highly anticipated keynote address in Cupertino, California debuting two new versions of the iPhone and the company’s first smartwatch called ‘Apple Watch.’ U2 also gave a surprise performance at the event and gave away half a billion free downloads of their yet-to-be-released album. On radio this morning, Glenn, Pat, and Stu gave their thoughts on the new product launch.

“Did you see U2 released its album for free on iTunes,” Glenn asked. “I would like iTunes to release their watches and phones for free.”

As TheBlaze reported, the Apple Watch is the company’s first completely new product in four years. Additionally, it is Apple’s first wearable device and considered the most ambitious expansion since Cook replaced Steve Jobs three years ago.

While Apple junkies will undoubtedly be lining up to purchase the watch when it comes out early next year, Pat was not particularly impressed.

“I just found out moments ago it works only in conjunction with the iPhone,” Pat said of the Apple Watch. “Get back to me when you've got it working on its own.”

The latest versions of the iPhone both come with larger screens and a more streamline design. The iPhone 6 will feature a 4.7-inch screen, while the iPhone 6 Plus will have a 5.5-inch screen. The screen resolution on the Plus version will be sharper than previous iPhones and the battery life will be longer.

Apple also announced a new payment system known as Apple Pay. According to TheBlaze, consumers will be able to use their phone cameras to capture a photo of their credit cards. Apple will verify the authenticity of the card and store the information in the phone’s Passbook account so people can make payments at a retailer. Partnerships for Apple Pay already include Apple Macy’s, Whole Foods, Walgreens, and Disney stores.

Retailers who participate in the Apple Pay system will need to be outfitted with the proper hardware and software. Pat and Stu believe this represents yet another step toward societal domination for Apple.

“They're smart,” Pat said. “Almost all of society is going to have to buy Apple products.”

But Glenn wasn’t so sure.

“Here’s the ironic thing. Apple is servicing the wealthiest 1%: America. We're the ones buying all the Apple stuff because we can afford it,” Glenn said. “Most people can't afford this… In some parts of South America, the Apple iPhone is a thousand dollars. In Africa, it is the same.”

Glenn believes it is Google – not Apple – that will prove to be the technology company of the future.

“Google [is] building the rest of the world. Apple is spending time on America, and America is a dying market. America is a market that is not going to have all of the wealth that it once had or currently has in the next 10 years,” he explained. “So there are people that are predicting that Apple is on the wrong course because they are going for the elite instead of going for the masses.”

Pat, however, didn’t agree.

“I like the tact that Apple is betting on America. I like that,” Pat said. “They're an American company who are targeting Americans. I think that's great.”

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Five times Glenn had J.D. Vance on his show and where he stands on key issues

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We finally have an answer to the long-awaited question of who Trump will pick for his running mate, and it's none other than Ohio Senator and friend of the show, J.D. Vance. At the RNC in Milwaukee, Trump officially accepted the party's nomination as the Republican candidate and announced J.D. Vance as his running mate.

Glenn has had Senator Vance on the show several times to discuss everything from DEI to the Southern Border. If you are looking to familiarize yourself with the next potential Vice President, look no further, here are five conversations Glenn had with Trump's VP pick:

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How RFK's example can help our nation in the wake of Trump's attack

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How did you feel last Saturday when you heard the news that a former president of the United States narrowly avoided an assassin's bullet by a mere few inches? Were you angry at the media for their constant demonization of Trump and his conservative contingency? Did you blame the left for curating a political climate that fostered an assassination attempt?

In his immediate reaction to the news, Glenn pointed us back to a similar moment in American history: April 4th, 1968—the day Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.

"The best speech I've ever heard given was by RFK Sr. on the day Martin Luther King was killed" - Glenn

Robert F. Kennedy, the father of current independent presidential candidate RFK Jr., was en route to Indianapolis when he heard the terrible news. His security team, expecting violent outrage across the country, asked RFK Sr. to turn around and head back to safety. But as Glenn said, RFK Sr. believed in the good in people and demanded to give his speech. He arrived in Indianapolis Park late in the day, and he addressed the crowd of predominantly black campaign supporters.

There were no riots in Indianapolis that night.

The message RFK Sr. gave that night wasn't one of vengeance, hatred, or hopelessness, but of calm and goodness. He appealed to the best in people. He called for people to set aside their differences, anger, fear, and confusion and instead express love and compassion towards one another. RFK Sr. asked for wisdom and the pursuit of justice so that we might be resolute in our unity as the country faces another difficult chapter.

What we need in this country is love and wisdom and compassion toward one another.

Glenn has made a similar plea to our nation—a plea for unity and not to lash out in fear and anger. Don't use this time to blame your friends and family who disagree with you politically for what happened or to tell them "I told you so!" Instead, reach out with compassion and grace. This is a turning point in American history. Let's turn it upward, away from hatred and violence and towards unison and compassion.

Remembering Corey Comperatore: The man who died at the Trump rally protecting his family

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Fortunately, President Trump walked away from his attempted assassination with very minor injuries. The bullet that wounded Trump's ear could have just as easily ended his life, and his survival is nothing short of a miracle.

Sadly, that miracle didn't extend to everyone attending Trump's ill-fated Pennsylvania rally. Three other people were shot. David Dutch and James Copenhaver, both Pennslyavia residents, are thankfully in stable condition. Corey Comperatore, however, tragically died after being shot while protecting his wife and daughter from the hail of gunfire.

“Corey died a hero."

Camperatore, a 50-year-old loving father and husband from Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania leaves behind his daughter Allyson, his wife Helen, sister Dawn, and many other friends and family. Camperatore was a man of service, having spent 43 years as part of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and had worked his way to becoming the fire chief when he stepped down to spend more time with his daughter.

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Corey's friends and family have nothing but good things to say about him, and judging by their testimonies, Corey's final heroic act was consistent with how the volunteer firefighter lived his life.

According to many people who knew Compertore, he was a true patriot who loved his country. He was a fan of President Trump. Compertore was very excited to attend Saturday's rally, which he expressed in his last social media post.

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During his speech addressing the shooting, President Biden expressed his condolences to the Comperatore family, stating that "He was a father. He was protecting his family from the bullets that were being fired.”

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Biden is still taking hard blows from both sides of the aisle after his abysmal performance in last month's presidential debate. As Glenn pointed out in his post-debate coverage, Biden came across as so incompetent that it has made many Americans scared that, should the country face a major threat, Biden would be unable to respond to it. This includes many Democrats, who are finally admitting that Biden isn't as fit as they have been claiming for the last four years.

Many names have already been suggested as potential replacements for the Democratic nominee, but many people, including some Democrats, don't believe Biden should even stay in office for the election. Here are some prominent progressives and Democratic lawmakers who have called for President Biden's resignation: