Reaganism is dedicated to exploring where the Reagan Movement lives today, hosted by the Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, Roger Zakheim. The show has two goals: understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of Reagan. The podcast looks at the continuing impact of #40's principles and beliefs on our leaders as they address the complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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A Bussinessman's Approach to Diplomacy: Under Secretary Keith Krach Discussion
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Under Secretary Keith Krach joins Reaganism to discuss the Trump administration’s economic diplomacy, Krach’s extensive business career, and the need for more private sector experience in government.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Reagan's Unknown Mentor, Pres. Eisenhower: Dr. Gene Kopelson Discussion
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Medical doctor and historian Dr. Gene Kopelson joins Reaganism to discuss President Eisenhower's mentorship of Ronald Reagan and #40's 1968 Presidential Campaign. Gene's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FNAYPE8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The History of Presidential Transitions: David Marchick Conversation
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Director of the Center for Presidential Transitions David Marchick joins Reaganism to discuss the history, importance and practice of Presidential "interregnums." David's Podcast: https://presidentialtransition.org/transition-lab/By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Towards a Politics that Work: Governor Hogan Discussion
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins Reaganism to discuss the future of the Republican party, his post COVID-19 vision for a more prosperous United States, and the need for Washington to get its act together.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The China Nightmare: Dan Blumenthal Discussion
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China expert Dan Blumenthal from the American Enterprise Institute joins Reaganism to discuss how the Chinese Communist Party is far weaker then Washington realizes, and why that's dangerous for the US. Dan's Book: https://amzn.to/37fCl8u Bolton's Review: https://on.wsj.com/2Khr0vLBy The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Identity Politics, The 2020 Election’s Biggest Loser
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The Heritage Foundation's Mike Gonzalez discuss his recent article in the Wall Street Journal – Tuesday’s Big Loser: Identity Politics and the 2020 Election’s implications for the role race & ethnicity play in American politics. Mike's WSJ Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/tuesdays-big-loser-identity-politics-11604535714 Mike's Book: https://ww…
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Political Violence & the Quest for a Vaccine: Rep. Brad Wenstrup Discussion
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Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-R) joins Reaganism from Ohio to tell the story of how he helped to save a congressman’s life after a politically motivated shooting and the government’s role in developing a vaccine to end the COVID-19 crisis.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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'What's Good for Democracy is Good for Microsoft': Brad Smith Discussion
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Microsoft President Brad Smith joins Reaganism to discuss technology's potential role in bringing back American manufacturing, Microsoft's “tech-diplomacy” on behalf of democracy, and a quirky story about how President Reagan may have jump started the government's interested in cyber security. Brad Smith & Carl Ann Browne Book https://www.amazon.co…
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Conversation
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This episode of Reaganism features a conversation with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that took place at the launch of the Ronald Reagan Institute's Center for Freedom and Democracy on November 10, 2020.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The Morality of Capitalism: Amb. Kristen Silverberg Discussion
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Former Ambassador to the EU and current Vice President at the Business Roundtable Amb. Kristen Silverberg joins Reaganism to discuss the future of US trade policy and the morality of capitalism.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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A View From the Gulag: Natan Sharansky & Gil Troy Discussion
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Soviet dissident turned Israeli statesman Natan Sharansky and American presidential historian Dr. Gil Troy join Reaganism to discuss Sharansky's experiences in the Soviet gulags and his ongoing fight against dictatorships today. Natan Sharansky & Gil Troy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Alone-Prison-Politics-People/dp/1541742427…
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What Would War with China Look Like?: Dr. Misha Auslin Discussion
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Stanford University & Hoover Institute Research Fellow Dr. Misha Auslin joins Reaganism to discuss what a war between the United States and China might look like. Dr. Auslin's most recent book: https://www.amazon.com/Asias-New-Geopolitics-Reshaping-Indo-Pacific-ebook/dp/B08563RW9H/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=misha+auslin&qid=1603768661&sr=8-2…
Former Senior Policy Advisor to Senator John McCain Chris Brose joins Reaganism to discuss his new book Kill Chain, which describes the Department of Defense’s desperate need to modernize for 21st century warfare. https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Chain-Defending-America-High-Tech/dp/031653353X https://www.wsj.com/articles/plagues-are-back-will-wars-foll…
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Churchill & Reagan: Dr. Andrew Roberts Discussion
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British Historian and Churchill biographer Dr. Andrew Roberts joins Roger on this episode of Reaganism. In addition to discussing Churchill, Roger and Dr. Roberts undermine the revisionist attempt to strip Reagan of his rightful credit for the role he played in ending the Cold War.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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A View From the White House on China: Matt Pottinger Discussion
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Deputy National Security Advisor and Assistant to the President Matt Pottinger joins Reaganism to discuss President Reagan’s influence on the Trump administration, why Tik Tok is a threat to Americans, and the increasingly tense US-China relationship. 2005 piece discussing Pottinger's time as a journalist in China: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB11…
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The Ronald and the Donald: Dr. Steven Hayward Discussion
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Renowned Reagan scholar Dr. Steven Hayward joins Reaganism to discuss how the administrations of President Trump and President Reagan compare and contrast and how #40's legacy continues to change. Claremont article: https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/the-ronald-and-the-donald/ Reagan Biography: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Reagan-Liberal-Order-1964-1…
Senator Tim Scott joins Reaganism to discuss his belief in the importance of school choice, the effectiveness of opportunity zones, and the Senate’s role in the ongoing push for law enforcement reform.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Reagan at Moscow: Amb Eric Edelman Discussion
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Former US Ambassador to Turkey joins Reaganism to discuss his experiences with #40 during the President's 1988 trip to Moscow. Amb. Edelman's Principles and Beliefs Series essay: https://bit.ly/2Rv9S6eBy The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The Future of the Army: Secretary Ryan McCarthy Discussion
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Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy joins Reaganism to discuss the Army's role in the nation's response to COVID-19, sustaining forward presence to implement the National Defense Strategy, and the ongoing effort to modernize the force.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Reagan at Eureka College: Dr. Jamel Wright Discussion
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President of Ronald Reagan's alma mater Eureka College, Dr. Jamel Wright, joins Reaganism to discuss President Reagan's formative years at Eureka College, the ongoing movement for racial equality, and the impact of COVID-19 on the future of higher education.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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American Sports & COVID - 19: Ben C. Sutton Jr. Discussion
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Sports media giant and Reagan Foundation trustee Ben C. Sutton Jr. joins Reaganism to discuss COVID-19's impact on American sports, the politics surrounding the NCAA, and whether or not we'll see college football in 2020.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Conservative Solutions to Climate Change: Rep. Carlos Curbelo Discussion
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Former Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo discusses how conservatives should approach climate change, #40's connection with Cuban Americans, and how his bipartisan approach to politics stems from Reaganite principles.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The Room Where it Happened: Amb. John Bolton Discussion
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Reaganism to discuss his new book, what a 2nd Trump term in office would look like, and the coming battle for the future of GOP foreign policy. The Room Where it Happened: A White House Memoir - https://www.amazon.com/Room-Where-Happened-White-Memoir/dp/1982148039…
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COVID & The 2020 Election: Karl Rove Discussion
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Karl Rove joins Reaganism to discuss how he became involved in Swedish politics, his read on President Donald Trump, and the 2020 Presidential Election. https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-William-McKinley-Election-Matters/dp/1476752966By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Defense Policy in the Age of COVID-19: Under Secretary Ellen Lord Discussion
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Under Secretary Ellen Lord joins Reaganism to discuss U.S. defense policy in the era of COVID-19, the national security innovation base, and how flat defense budgets will impact the Pentagon.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Democracy Vs. Autocracy: Dr. Matt Kroenig Discussion
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Georgtown's Dr. Matt Kroenig joins Reaganism to discuss the inherent advantages that democracies have when competing against rival authoritarian states from Venice in the 1300s to the United States today. Dr. Kroenig's Most Recent Book: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Great-Power-Rivalry-Democracy/dp/0190080248…
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Journalism & the Supreme Court: Nina Totenberg Conversation
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Award-winning NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg joins Reaganism to discuss the state of journalism in America, the institutional changes impacting the Supreme Court, and the classic Reagan story of her first encounter with #40.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Law Enforcement Reform: Rep. Will Hurd Discussion
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Congressman Will Hurd from Texas discusses the Congressman’s time in the CIA, lessons he's learned from winning close elections in a politically split district, and his perspective on law enforcement reform as the lone black Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep Hurd Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-congress-can-do-about-po…
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American Leadership: Rep. Cheney Discussion
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Rep. Cheney discusses how the GOP can better engage young and women voters, the ongoing protests engulfing our country, and the importance of U.S. leadership in the world.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Education in the Age of COVID: Dr. Lindsay Burke Discussion
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Dr. Lindsay Burke of the Heritage Foundation joins Reaganism to discuss the state of education during COVID-19, school choice, civics education, and college affordabilityBy The Ronald Reagan Institute
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White House Rivalries: Dr. Tevi Troy Discussion
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Presidential historian Dr. Tevi Troy joins Reaganism to discuss his new book Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump. Roger and Tevi discuss inter-White House fighting across several administrations with special attention paid to the Reagan years. Show Notes Fight House: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-House-Rivalries-White-Trum…
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The Crisis of American Institutions: Dr. Yuval Levin Discussion
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Dr. Yuval Levin joins Reaganism to discuss the causes and impact of Americans’ increasing loss of faith in our institutions Show Notes Dr. Levin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Build-Community-Recommitting-Institutions-ebook/dp/B07SGQB1NHBy The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Finance, History, and China: Dr. Niall Ferguson Discussion
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Dr. Niall Ferguson joins Reaganism to discuss the relationship between public finance and understanding history, the state of the Ufinances, and Niall's journey to becoming an American. https://www.hoover.org/research/30th-anniversary-fall-berlin-wall http://www.niallferguson.com/journalism/miscellany/britain-trumped-im-an-american-citizen-at-last…
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Hoosiers, Debt, and Covid-19: Rep. Jim Banks Discussion
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Rep. Jim Banks joins Reaganism to discuss Covid-19, the growing national debt, and the importance of famed Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight in Indiana state politics.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Conversation with Kristen Soltis Anderson
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Kristen joins Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, to breakdown young peoples’ approach to politics and discuss how the Republican party can appeal to the next generation of American voters.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
The last Republican Lt. Gov. of California and Founder of Curb Records, Mike Curb, joins Reaganism to provide insight on the constant grace and sincerity with which #40 always maintained when practicing politics from the perspective of another entertainer turned statesman.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
Senior Editor of the Dispatch David French joins Reaganism to discuss the so called “conservative civil war” as it relates to federalism, religious liberty, economic policy, the US role in the world and more. Episode Notes Mourning in America | National Review The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism | …
Note: This is a re-upload. Oren Cass, Founder and Executive Director of the American Compass, joins Reaganism to discuss his organization’s mission to save American conservatism from what he calls its “chronic case of market fundamentalism.” Episode Notes American Compass The Return of Conservative Economics | National Review This Is No Time to Go …
Former Senator from Missouri Jim Talent joins Reaganism to discuss the US response to the COVID-19 crisis and the importance of good public policy and a vibrant innovation base in preparing for biological threats like pandemics. Coronavirus outbreak fears can be put into perspective with this rational line of thinking | FOX News Bio Response Report…
Editor of the National Review Rich Lowry joins Reaganism to discuss nationalism, immigration, and the potential end of Reaganism. twitter.com/reaganinstitute facebook.com/reaganinstitute instagram.com/reaganinstituteBy The Ronald Reagan Institute
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The American Idea: A Conversation with Paul Ryan
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On Conservative Nationalism: A Conversation with Colin Dueck
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Defending the Homeland: A Conversation with Secretary Jeh Johnson
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Trailblazer: A Conversation with Ted Olson
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Reagan National Defense Forum: Conversation with Secretary Jim Mattis & Secretary Leon Panetta
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Former US Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Jim Mattis discuss the role freedom and democracy should play in our defense policy. Are American values a strategic asset and if so, how can the United States more effectively utilize our values to compete? How should we approach allies & partners who may not share our principles? To what extent sh…
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Reagan National Defense Forum: Conversation with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
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Secretary Esper discusses the Trump Administration’s defense policy towards Russia and China, the Pentagons ongoing efforts to modernize our military and the continuing relevance of President Reagan’s message of peace through strength at the 2019 Reagan National Defense Forum.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Reagan National Defense Forum: Conversation with Jeff Bezos
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Mr. Bezos discusses the need for big technology companies to work with the US government, what the national security community can do to recruit and retain technical talent, and ways big organizations can remain nimble and innovative at the 2019 Reagan National Defense Forum.By The Ronald Reagan Institute
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Boys of Pointe du Hoc: A Conversation with General David Petraeus and Vance Serchuk
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General David Petraeus, former Commander of US forces in Iraq and former Director of the CIA, and Vance Serchuk, Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, join Reaganism to discuss Pres. Reagan’s "Boys of Point du Hoc" speech and its lessons for restoring Americans’ faith in our country today.Essay available at: https://www.reaganfou…
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The Fate of Free Peoples and America's Security: A Conversation with Dan Twining
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Dr. Dan Twining, Director of the International Republican Institute, discusses the important link between the success of freedom abroad and America’s security.Read Dr. Twining’s essay on Pres. Reagan’s Westminster speech at: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/scholarship/essay-series-on-presidential-principles-and-beliefs/the-westmin…