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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat ever happened to Beau of the Fifth Column?
All I see now is a woman taking his place.

Irish_Dem
(63,632 posts)I don't now why.
Speculation is that he either got burned out or something happened.
Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)Is that woman his wife/girlfriend or just a good friend? I was away for a few weeks with medical issues. I wondered if I missed something. I do know he had legal problems in the past and did some jail time.
haele
(13,868 posts)He had a clip Friday explaining it. He's been doing this since before Covid.
He was up to pumping out three or four videos a day on average, plus handling email and research. No matter how fast a writer you are, or how good your staff is, there's a lot of researching, contacting experts, a whole lot of stuff going on. He might come on again once or twice in a while, but he said there will be several people doing the videos depending on their specialties and interests.
Haele
mahina
(19,386 posts)Thank you
Irish_Dem
(63,632 posts)That is why people are wondering what happened.
mahina
(19,386 posts)He did say that he had been warned my many listeners that so many videos per day with all required to make them, for years, without a day off, would lead to burnout. He said that they were right. That's enough for me. I trust that if and when he wants to say more he will.
Cheers
Irish_Dem
(63,632 posts)I like Beau, he was a military kid like I was.
So I feel a kinship with him. And I agreed with him about 95% of the time.
When someone makes a sudden change people wonder why.
This is just human nature.
You are right. It is none of our business.
Still doesn't stop people from asking the question.
mahina
(19,386 posts)Here is his video talking about this change.
She has been very well worth listening to in my opinion. Its just a thought, you have a good day.
Joinfortmill
(17,169 posts)chia
(2,461 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)It was a big help.
hlthe2b
(107,761 posts)Sounds like he has stepped away semi-permanently (burn-out?) and that she is going to continue the channel. I only watched the videos posted here so not sure if that is totally unexpected. The comments do seem welcoming to her and grateful for her decision to continue the channel. A bit strange, though, unless one of his own videos announced his departure. ???
George McGovern
(6,050 posts)at anything you'll know it ain't easy to come back from. My best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Beau and their future endeavors. He's been a blessing.