Conflict of interest: Goldfinger Glenn

Glenn Beck, fanning the flames on his nightly fear-cast, frequently shouts loudly about the decline of U.S. currency and encourages people to buy gold. Presumably, when the apocalypse comes, roving bands of socialist brigands will still respond to shiny objects. Oh wait, that's Beck's audience that responds to shiny objects.

Jon Stewart has found a possible explanation for Beck's interest in gold. Ironically, it appears to be cash.