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When actor Dennis Quaid was approached to play Ronald Reagan in the new movie "Reagan," he almost didn\u2019t take the role. "Fear went up my spine," he tells Glenn on a special episode of "The Glenn Beck Podcast." "He\u2019s probably my biggest hero, in a way." As the two sit surrounded by beautiful mountains at Glenn\u2019s ranch in Idaho, Quaid explains how a visit to Reagan\u2019s 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 \u2014 yet loved \u2014 president and whether or not America will ever see a similar leader again. They dive into Quaid\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 \u2014 which Quaid then demonstrates in an impromptu performance. So is Quaid concerned for the nation\u2019s future? Or is he steadfast \u2014 like Reagan \u2014 in his belief in the American people? He tells Glenn that he\u2019s an optimist and that "people are yearning for a return to common sense and decency."\n\xa0\nSpecial thank-you to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for helping to provide footage of the 40th president.\xa0\n\xa0\nNote: The new movie "Reagan" is a sponsor of "The Glenn Beck Program."\n\xa0\nSponsors:\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nRelief Factor\xa0\xa0\xa0\nRelief Factor can help you live pain-free!\xa0\xa0\xa0\nVisit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF to save on your first order.\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nPreBorn\xa0\xa0\nBy 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 \u201cBaby,\u201d or visit http://preborn.com/glenn.\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nByrna\xa0\nByrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit https://byrna.com/pages/glenn-beck-landing for a 10% discount.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices