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ReaganismReagan, Realism, and the Roots of Strategic Cooperation with IsraelIn this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim sits down with Dr. Daniel Samet who is the George P. Shultz Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, and the author of the new book, U.S. Defense Policy toward Israel: A Cold War History. The conversation explores the core thesis of Dr. Samet’s book, which directly challenges the claims made in John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt’s The Israel Lobby. Rather than attributing U.S. Middle East policy to undue influence by a pro-Israel lobby, Dr. Samet argues that American defense policy toward Israel has been driven primarily by nati...
2025-07-0746 minReaganismWriting for the Crusader with Dr. Paul KengorOn this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Dr. Paul Kengor a prominent scholar on Ronald Reagan, and author of ‘The Crusader’. They discuss the significance of the ‘Evil Empire’ speech, exploring how it framed the Cold War in moral terms and the role of speechwriting in shaping Reagan’s legacy as a communicator. Dr. Kengor emphasizes the importance of Anthony Dolan’s contributions and the moral clarity that President Reagan brought to foreign policy during a pivotal time in history. In this conversation, they explore the moral vision of Ronald Reagan, the significance of speechwri...
2025-04-2842 min
Reagan RetrospectiveRonald Reagan’s Heartfelt Salute to a Vietnam NurseThis powerful story shines a spotlight on President Ronald Reagan’s unwavering respect for service and sacrifice. During a 1989 visit to the Mayo Clinic, Reagan met Mary Trella, a Vietnam nurse working in the neuro ICU. When Mary asked if she could salute him as a former commander in chief, Ronald Reagan’s heartfelt reply was, “No, may I salute you?” This unforgettable moment moved everyone present, showcasing Ronald Reagan’s deep appreciation for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.
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2025-04-2402 min
Reagan RetrospectiveReagan Retrospective – Patrick HaltonFor more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org
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2025-04-2403 min
Reagan RetrospectivePersonal Photographer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, Pete Souza, Shares his MemoriesIn this Reagan Retrospective episode, we interviewed Pete Souza, who was one of the White House Staff Photographers during the Reagan administration and was also White House Chief photographer during the Obama administration.
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2025-04-2204 min
Reagan RetrospectivePresident Ronald Reagan's Trip Coordinator Remembers his KindnessIn this special Reagan Retrospective, we join Shelby Scarborough, a former Presidential Trip Coordinator in the Presidential Advance for President Reagan, as she discusses some of her memories of our 40th president.
2025-04-0102 min
Reagan RetrospectivePresident Ronald Reagan’s Trip Coordinator Remembers his KindnessIn this special Reagan Retrospective, we join Shelby Scarborough, a former Presidential Trip Coordinator in the Presidential Advance for President Reagan, as she discusses some of her memories of our 40th president.
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2025-04-0102 min
Reagan RetrospectiveBarbara Riggs, Former Secret Service Agent for Ronald Reagan Remembers her Time at Rancho del CieloIn this Reagan Retrospective Episode, a former Secret Service Agent reflects on her years protecting President and Mrs. Reagan, and riding with them on horseback.
2025-03-2502 min
Reagan RetrospectiveBarbara Riggs, Former Secret Service Agent for Ronald Reagan Remembers her Time at Rancho del CieloIn this Reagan Retrospective Episode, a former Secret Service Agent reflects on her years protecting President and Mrs. Reagan, and riding with them on horseback.
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2025-03-2502 min
Reagan RetrospectiveCmdr. Brian Wierzbicki Recalls his Service aboard the USS Ronald ReaganCmdr. Brian Wierzbicki tells stories about a hull swap between the USS Ronald Reagan and USS George Washington, and his memories of a rally for Ronald Reagan in the 1980's.
2025-03-1801 min
Reagan RetrospectiveAmerican Economist Art Laffer Shares his Experiences on Ronald Reagan’s Economic Policy TeamArt Laffer, former member of President Ronald Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board, shares his favorite memories from his time with the 40th president of the United States.
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2025-03-1104 minReaganismReagan and the Cold War: A Battle of Ideas with Dr. Henry NauOn this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Dr. Henry Nau who serves as Distinguished Scholar at the Ronald Reagan Institute. They discuss the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, exploring his economic policies, leadership style, and the significance of his ideas in shaping contemporary politics. Dr. Nau emphasizes the importance of understanding Reagan’s record and the impact of his beliefs on his presidency, particularly in the context of the Cold War and his approach to negotiation.
2025-03-0647 min
Reagan RetrospectiveCarol Thatcher Shares Memories of her Mother, Margaret ThatcherCarol Thatcher, the only daughter of the UK's first woman Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, shares some of her favorite memories of the Iron Lady and President Ronald Reagan.
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2025-03-0404 minReaganismReagan and the Cold War: A Battle of Ideas with Dr. Henry NauOn this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim is joined by Dr. Henry Nau who serves as Distinguished Scholar at the Ronald Reagan Institute. They discuss the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, exploring his economic policies, leadership style, and the significance of his ideas in shaping contemporary politics. Dr. Nau emphasizes the importance of understanding Reagan’s record and the impact of his beliefs on his presidency, particularly in the context of the Cold War and his approach to negotiation.
2025-03-0347 min
Reagan RetrospectiveAcclaimed Writer George Will Weighs in on President Ronald Reagan's Approach to PoliticsGeorge Will, an acclaimed writer, recalls the years he wrote about President Reagan in the White House.
2025-02-2502 min
Reagan RetrospectiveAcclaimed Writer George Will Weighs in on President Ronald Reagan’s Approach to PoliticsGeorge Will, an acclaimed writer, recalls the years he wrote about President Reagan in the White House.
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2025-02-2502 min
Reagan RetrospectivePresident of Eureka College Dr. Jamel Wright Shares Untold Stories of Ronald ReaganDr. Jamel Wright, President of Ronald Reagan's Alma Mater Eureka College, shares stories from the early life of our 40th President.
2025-02-1805 min
Reagan RetrospectivePresident of Eureka College Dr. Jamel Wright Shares Untold Stories of Ronald Reagan#ronaldreagan #retrospective #college
Dr. Jamel Wright, President of Ronald Reagan's Alma Mater Eureka College, shares stories from the early life of our 40th President.
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2025-02-1805 min
Reagan RetrospectiveFormer Secretary of Education William Bennett Reflects on Ronald Reagan’s Mentorship and LeadershipFormer United States Secretary of Education William Bennett shares heartfelt memories of President Reagan, including inspiring words during a difficult time and a playful prank that highlighted their unique camaraderie.
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2025-02-0403 min
Reagan RetrospectiveFormer White House Correspondent Ann Compton Remembers a Phone Call from President Ronald ReaganFormer White House Correspondent for ABC News Ann Compton recounts a special call from the President and Mrs. Reagan.
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2025-01-2802 min
Reagan RetrospectiveExclusive Interview with President Reagan’s Advisor, Stu Spencer00:00 Start of interview with President and CEO Dave Trulio
00:12 What did you see in Ronald Reagan?
01:42 Biggest lesson learned from Ronald Reagan
03:32 What was Ronald Reagan like under pressure?
06:40 Memorable Moments with Governor Reagan
08:40 How Ronald Reagan Impacted individual liberty
09:40 What did Ronald Reagan read?
10:40 What should people know about Ronald Reagan
12:06 Final thoughts on Ronald Reagan
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2025-01-1313 min
Reagan RetrospectiveLee Greenwood Remembers Performing for President Ronald Reagan’s CampaignMusic legend Lee Greenwood sat down for an exclusive interview with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, where he reminisced on his meetings with President Reagan in the 1980's.
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2025-01-0702 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumWhy The Future Needs Ronald ReaganStewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, reflects on his journey through Washington, beginning with his work on President Reagan's re-election campaign in 1984. Stewart shares personal anecdotes from his time on the inaugural committee and his role in planning the Reagan Centennial Celebration, emphasizing the profound impact President Reagan had on his life and career. Through Stewart's stories, witness the enduring influence of Reagan's leadership, vision, and character, as well as the president's unique ability to inspire future generations.
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2024-10-2903 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumSherry Wallace Patton Remembers her Encounter with Henry Kissinger at President Reagan’s FuneralJoin Sherry Wallace Patton as she shares her humbling experience attending President Reagan's funeral in 2004, surrounded by world dignitaries, and reflects on a memorable moment assisting Henry Kissinger.
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2024-10-2201 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumMy Trip Aboard Marine One with President ReaganWatch as Kim O'Brien shares her incredible experience flying on Marine One with President Reagan and General Colin Powell. Through her story, you'll get a firsthand look at what it was like to help plan and organize trips for the President. Kim's journey offers a warm and memorable glimpse into the dedication and teamwork behind the scenes, capturing moments of leadership and personal connections that made her role so special.
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2024-10-1504 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumPresident Reagan’s Unexpected GuestPeter Robinson, President Reagan's speechwriter and special assistant, recounts the story of Frances Greene, a kind elderly woman from South San Francisco who found herself in an unexpected situation. After giving a small donation to the Republican Party in 1984, she received what she believed was an invitation to attend Reagan's inauguration. Excited by the thought, she traveled to Washington, eager to be part of the occasion.
When Frances arrived at the White House, the staff was initially surprised but treated her with kindness. President Reagan, upon hearing about her journey, decided to meet her himself...
2024-10-1202 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA First Hand Account of President Reagan’s CharismaStep into the shoes of Jim Dahlem as he shares his unforgettable experiences with President Reagan. Through these personal stories, you'll get a glimpse of Reagan's unmatched charisma and good nature. Jim brings to life the humor and warmth that made President Reagan not just a respected leader, but a beloved figure.
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2024-10-0203 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Reagan Retrospectives of 2024This Reagan Forum podcast that you are listening to is only one of the eight different podcasts that the Reagan Foundation and Institute produces. In fact, this is only one of two that are audio only – the rest each come with video. One of our favorite podcasts is called the Reagan Retrospective. These podcasts are stories shared by people who knew President and Mrs. Reagan best – people who worked with them, were friends with them, and knew them throughout their life. Each podcast brings you new behind-the-scenes stories from the Reagan years. They’re funny, poignant, and rich in histor...
2024-09-2623 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Matthew ContinettiHave you watched our Reaganism podcast yet? 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: to understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and to host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of President Reagan. Episodes come out weekly. In a recent episode from August 5, 2024, Roger sat down with Matthew Continetti who serves as the Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. They discuss the historic 2024 presidential campaign and how the...
2024-09-1943 min
A Reagan Forum PodcastMatthew ContinettiHave you watched our Reaganism podcast yet? 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: to understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and to host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of President Reagan. Episodes come out weekly. In a recent episode from August 5, 2024, Roger sat down with Matthew Continetti who serves as the Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. They discuss the historic 2024 presidential campaign and how the election...
2024-09-1943 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – The Reagan Movie CastTomorrow, August 30, 2024, the movie REAGAN will be released in theaters nationwide. REAGAN is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. The movie is told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Ronald Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood and stars Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Penelope Ann Miller, Mena Suvari, Lesley-Anne Down, David Henrie and Kevin Dilon. A month earlier, on July 25, 2024, a handful of the Reagan movie cast joined us at the Reagan Library for an in-person moderated discussion about the film an...
2024-08-291h 06A Reagan Forum PodcastThe Reagan Movie CastTomorrow, August 30, 2024, the movie REAGAN will be released in theaters nationwide. REAGAN is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. The movie is told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Ronald Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood and stars Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Penelope Ann Miller, Mena Suvari, Lesley-Anne Down, David Henrie and Kevin Dilon. A month earlier, on July 25, 2024, a handful of the Reagan movie cast joined us at the Reagan Library for an in-person moderated discussion about the film and th...
2024-08-291h 06Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Ken KhachigianIn his first inaugural address, as he looked out over the National Mall, President Reagan declared, “Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have.” They are words that defined his foreign policy. They are words that defined his presidency. They are words shaped by Ken Khachigian, Ronald Reagan’s chief speechwriter. Less than two weeks a...
2024-08-081h 02A Reagan Forum PodcastKen KhachigianIn his first inaugural address, as he looked out over the National Mall, President Reagan declared, “Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have.” They are words that defined his foreign policy. They are words that defined his presidency. They are words shaped by Ken Khachigian, Ronald Reagan’s chief speechwriter. Less than two weeks ago, on...
2024-08-081h 02Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Charters of Freedom Unveiling CeremonyPresident Reagan strongly believed in the importance of educating our youth about the Founding Fathers and the nation's foundational documents, such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. In 1981, he eloquently articulated this conviction by referring to these documents as the "Charters of Freedom," underscoring their role as the bedrock of American law and guardians of inalienable rights and privileges. It is for these reasons that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute recently worked with Foundation Forward to install a permanent Charters of Freedom Monument on the Reagan Library campus. The monument includes...
2024-07-2554 minA Reagan Forum PodcastCharters of Freedom UnveilingPresident Reagan strongly believed in the importance of educating our youth about the Founding Fathers and the nation's foundational documents, such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. In 1981, he eloquently articulated this conviction by referring to these documents as the "Charters of Freedom," underscoring their role as the bedrock of American law and guardians of inalienable rights and privileges. It is for these reasons that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute recently worked with Foundation Forward to install a permanent Charters of Freedom Monument on the Reagan Library campus. The monument includes life-sized...
2024-07-2554 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Looking Forward: Implications of President Reagan's Peace Through Strength Policies TodayPresident Reagan hated war. He wanted to prevent war. And in the event he ever had to use force, it would be to advance freedom – and not to conquer. President Reagan sought peace, and he understood that peace requires strength. It is strength that tyrants respect. It is strength that enemies understand. It is strength that keeps the peace. As a guiding philosophy, “Peace Through Strength” is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. In this Reagan Forum podcast we look back at our 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration event held on June 6, 2024. The specific panel in this podcast...
2024-07-1855 minA Reagan Forum PodcastLooking Forward: Implications of President Reagan’s Peace Through Strength Policies TodayPresident Reagan hated war. He wanted to prevent war. And in the event he ever had to use force, it would be to advance freedom – and not to conquer. President Reagan sought peace, and he understood that peace requires strength. It is strength that tyrants respect. It is strength that enemies understand. It is strength that keeps the peace. As a guiding philosophy, “Peace Through Strength” is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. In this Reagan Forum podcast we look back at our 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration event held on June 6, 2024. The specific panel in this podcast focuses...
2024-07-1855 min
Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – The Great OutdoorsThis year, it’s been estimated that about 350 million people will visit our national parks. Now if you’re wondering why I’m speaking about national parks, perhaps it’s important to remember that Ronald Reagan was a serious outdoorsman. In April 1977, he wrote a radio address about the environment, four years before becoming president. And in 1984, he addressed the National Campers and Hikers Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky. As governor of California, Ronald Reagan had an admirable record of safeguarding the environment, to the surprise of some of his critics. Governor Reagan’s administration added 145,000 acres of parkland, more than...
2024-07-1617 min
Words to Live ByThe Great OutdoorsThis year, it’s been estimated that about 350 million people will visit our national parks. Now if you’re wondering why I’m speaking about national parks, perhaps it’s important to remember that Ronald Reagan was a serious outdoorsman. In April 1977, he wrote a radio address about the environment, four years before becoming president. And in 1984, he addressed the National Campers and Hikers Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky. As governor of California, Ronald Reagan had an admirable record of safeguarding the environment, to the surprise of some of his critics. Governor Reagan’s administration added 145,000 acres of parkland, more than any o...
2024-07-1617 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum - Fireside Chat with Dr. Condoleezza RiceLast month we shared with you our two panels and our one Keynote Fireside Chat as part of our June 5, 2024 event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Ronald Reagan. This month we turn to our panels and Keynote Fireside Chat that were held at the Reagan Library on June 6, 2024, on the day the country and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. This occasion was marked brilliantly by President Reagan 40 years ago on that day in 1984 when he delivered two memorable and moving speeches, one of which highlighted the selfless...
2024-07-041h 01A Reagan Forum PodcastFireside Chat with Dr. Condoleezza RiceLast month we shared with you our two panels and our one Keynote Fireside Chat as part of our June 5, 2024 event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Ronald Reagan. This month we turn to our panels and Keynote Fireside Chat that were held at the Reagan Library on June 6, 2024, on the day the country and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. This occasion was marked brilliantly by President Reagan 40 years ago on that day in 1984 when he delivered two memorable and moving speeches, one of which highlighted the selfless and h...
2024-07-041h 01Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Fireside Chat with Ben Mulroney and Carol ThatcherAs we have been sharing with you all month, we gathered at the Reagan Library on June 5, 2024, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Reagan. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our 40th President’s legacy and its enduring impact to this day and beyond. We began with a special ceremony to honor this 20-year milestone. From there, we heard from many who served in the Reagan Administration, discussing both his domestic and foreign policies, and how they continue to shape the world. We concluded the day with a special after dinner conversation with P...
2024-06-2846 minA Reagan Forum PodcastFireside Chat with Ben Mulroney and Carol ThatcherAs we have been sharing with you all month, we gathered at the Reagan Library on June 5, 2024, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Reagan. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our 40th President’s legacy and its enduring impact to this day and beyond. We began with a special ceremony to honor this 20-year milestone. From there, we heard from many who served in the Reagan Administration, discussing both his domestic and foreign policies, and how they continue to shape the world. We concluded the day with a special after dinner conversation with Peggy...
2024-06-2748 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Leadership Abroad: Peace Through StrengthAs we shared with you last week, we gathered at the Reagan Library on June 5, 2024, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Reagan. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our 40th President’s legacy and its enduring impact to this day and beyond. In a CBS piece that aired the night of President Reagan’s death, Leslie Stahl concluded, quote, “Ending the Cold War will certainly be how he is remembered most in history.” If that was President Reagan’s crowning foreign policy achievement, then Peace Through Strength was his most important guiding philosophy...
2024-06-201h 05A Reagan Forum PodcastLeadership Abroad: Peace Through StrengthAs we shared with you last week, we gathered at the Reagan Library on June 5, 2024, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Reagan. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our 40th President’s legacy and its enduring impact to this day and beyond. In a CBS piece that aired the night of President Reagan’s death, Leslie Stahl concluded, quote, “Ending the Cold War will certainly be how he is remembered most in history.” If that was President Reagan’s crowning foreign policy achievement, then Peace Through Strength was his most important guiding philosophy. As such, i...
2024-06-201h 05Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Leadership at Home: Morning in AmericaWe gathered at the Reagan Library on June 5, 2024, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Reagan. The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our 40th President’s legacy and its enduring impact to this day and beyond. In today’s Reagan Forum Podcast, we focus on the first panel from our June 5th event – Leadership at Home: Morning in America. The panel was moderated by veteran journalist Ann Compton – who covered President Reagan at the White House. She sat down in discussion with Andy Card who served as Special Assistant to President Reagan and, of cours...
2024-06-131h 00Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Education and RespectAfter the recent uprisings at many of America’s collegiate institutions, we thought we’d look back on how Governor Reagan handled the situation, 50 years ago in the late 60’s and early 70’s. In his 1966 campaign for California governor, Republican Ronald Reagan promised to "clean up the mess at Berkeley." At the time, he was referring to the unrest prevalent not just at the University of California, Berkeley, but on college campuses throughout the state. Students and faculty alike were engaged in protests, demonstrations, and strikes related to issues such as the draft, civil rights, discrimination, and women’s liberation...
2024-06-1213 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Anita McBride, Diana Carlin, and Nancy Kegan SmithIn this week’s “A Reagan Forum” we present three co-authors – Anita McBride, Diana Carlin, and Nancy Kegan Smith – who joined us at the Reagan Library on May 8, 2024, to discuss their new book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women. The discussion surrounded their groundbreaking book, showcasing the evolutionary role of the First Lady and its historical importance in the American presidency. They shine a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House. Anita McBride's White House servic...
2024-05-161h 06A Reagan Forum PodcastAnita McBride, Diana Carlin, and Nancy Kegan SmithIn this week’s “A Reagan Forum” we present three co-authors – Anita McBride, Diana Carlin, and Nancy Kegan Smith – who joined us at the Reagan Library on May 8, 2024, to discuss their new book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women. The discussion surrounded their groundbreaking book, showcasing the evolutionary role of the First Lady and its historical importance in the American presidency. They shine a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House. Anita McBride's White House service span...
2024-05-161h 06Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Truman and ReaganOn May 8, 1984, the White House honored Harry Truman’s 100th birthday. Sadly, Harry died in 1972 at the age of 88, but Ronald Reagan who had admired, respected, and campaigned for Harry Truman, was staunchly in favor of celebrating this honorable man. His remarks, delivered at the White House with Truman’s daughter Margaret as a special guest, were simply captivating.
2024-05-0716 minWords to Live ByTruman and ReaganOn May 8, 1984, the White House honored Harry Truman’s 100th birthday. Sadly, Harry died in 1972 at the age of 88, but Ronald Reagan who had admired, respected, and campaigned for Harry Truman, was staunchly in favor of celebrating this honorable man. His remarks, delivered at the White House with Truman’s daughter Margaret as a special guest, were simply captivating.
2024-05-0716 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Behind the Scenes at the Reagan LibraryFor today’s Reagan Forum podcast, we are going behind the scenes to share some of the inside stories of what we do here at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. The Reagan Library opened on November 4, 1991, but the groundbreaking was held three years earlier, in November 1988. November 21, 2023, marked the 35th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Reagan Library and Museum. To commemorate the day, the Foundation put together a video of how the Library was built and why Simi Valley was chosen.
2024-04-2526 minA Reagan Forum PodcastBehind the Scenes at the Reagan LibraryFor today’s Reagan Forum podcast, we are going behind the scenes to share some of the inside stories of what we do here at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. The Reagan Library opened on November 4, 1991, but the groundbreaking was held three years earlier, in November 1988. November 21, 2023, marked the 35th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Reagan Library and Museum. To commemorate the day, the Foundation put together a video of how the Library was built and why Simi Valley was chosen.
2024-04-2526 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Trip to China40 years ago, in the spring of 1984, President Reagan spent six days in the People’s Republic of China, visiting Beijing and Shanghai. To ease into the schedule, he was a week getting there and he spent another day and a half in Alaska afterward, meeting once more with Pope John Paul II. It was Ronald Reagan’s first trip to a Communist country and was somewhat strained because of his campaign as Taiwan’s leading political champion in the US. When he was elected, he still believed that the government that had fled to Taiwan in 1949 was the legitimate govern...
2024-04-0213 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Craig ShirleyOn March 8, 2024, the Reagan Foundation hosted a virtual event with bestselling author Craig Shirley. Craig Shirley is the author of four critically praised bestselling books on President Reagan, Reagan's Revolution: The Untold Story of the Campaign That Started It All, Rendezvous with Destiny: Ronald Reagan and the Campaign that Changed America, Last Act: The Final Years and Emerging Legacy of Ronald Reagan, and Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980. He joined us on March 8 to discuss his latest book on Ronald Reagan, The Search for Reagan: The Appealing Intellectual Conservatism of Ronald Reagan. The new book chronicles what Craig Shirle...
2024-03-2249 minA Reagan Forum PodcastCraig ShirleyOn March 8, 2024, the Reagan Foundation hosted a virtual event with bestselling author Craig Shirley. Craig Shirley is the author of four critically praised bestselling books on President Reagan, Reagan's Revolution: The Untold Story of the Campaign That Started It All, Rendezvous with Destiny: Ronald Reagan and the Campaign that Changed America, Last Act: The Final Years and Emerging Legacy of Ronald Reagan, and Reagan Rising: The Decisive Years, 1976-1980. He joined us on March 8 to discuss his latest book on Ronald Reagan, The Search for Reagan: The Appealing Intellectual Conservatism of Ronald Reagan. The new book chronicles what Craig Shirley...
2024-03-2149 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Youth Town Hall 2024At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, our education programs are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of citizen leaders. Each year, we work with thousands of teachers and tens of thousands of students from across the country to help foster the engaged, informed citizens that President Reagan knew were so vital to a healthy America. In keeping with our vision of promoting civic engagement, on February 26, 2024 we were honored to once again partner with the Simi Valley Youth Council to present the annual Youth Town Hall. At the Youth Town Hall, Ventura County middle and high school s...
2024-03-141h 44Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – President Reagan's BirthdayFebruary 6, 2024, marked the 113th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Wilson Reagan. He used to love to joke that each birthday was the anniversary of his 39th birthday, so 2024 would have marked the 74th anniversary of his 39th birthday! Since President Reagan’s passing on June 5, 2004, the Reagan Foundation has worked with the United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton to hold a birthday celebration on February 6 of each year to honor the life and legacy of our nation’s 40th president. Each year the program includes live musical entertainment from the 1st Marine Division Band, an honor guard, a rifle...
2024-02-1240 minA Reagan Forum PodcastPresident Reagan’s BirthdayFebruary 6, 2024, marked the 113th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Wilson Reagan. He used to love to joke that each birthday was the anniversary of his 39th birthday, so 2024 would have marked the 74th anniversary of his 39th birthday! Since President Reagan’s passing on June 5, 2004, the Reagan Foundation has worked with the United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton to hold a birthday celebration on February 6 of each year to honor the life and legacy of our nation’s 40th president. Each year the program includes live musical entertainment from the 1st Marine Division Band, an honor guard, a rifle guard...
2024-02-0840 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – A Birthday Celebration40 years ago, Ronald Reagan traveled to his hometown in Dixon, Illinois for his 73rd birthday celebration on February 6th, 1984. True to form, the jokes were flying, as were the warm memories. He was there with his older brother, Neil, his sister-in-law, and of course, Nancy. They toured one of the homes the Reagan family had lived in during childhood which had just been renovated by the Ronald Reagan Home Restoration Foundation. Then, they viewed a homecoming parade from the Nachusa House Hostel. Finally, the president delivered remarks at the Dixon High School Gymnasium.
2024-02-0618 minWords to Live ByA Birthday Celebration40 years ago, Ronald Reagan traveled to his hometown in Dixon, Illinois for his 73rd birthday celebration on February 6th, 1984. True to form, the jokes were flying, as were the warm memories. He was there with his older brother, Neil, his sister-in-law, and of course, Nancy. They toured one of the homes the Reagan family had lived in during childhood which had just been renovated by the Ronald Reagan Home Restoration Foundation. Then, they viewed a homecoming parade from the Nachusa House Hostel. Finally, the president delivered remarks at the Dixon High School Gymnasium.
2024-02-0618 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Newt GingrichIn this week’s “A Reagan Forum” we present former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Speaker Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years. He is also recognized internationally as an expert on world history, military issues, and international affairs, as he is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint Warfighting course for Major Generals. Speaker Gingrich is the author of over 40 books. He specifically came to the Reagan Library a week ago to discuss his latest book, Marc...
2024-01-181h 02Word to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Hanukkah and Respect for Religious FreedomToday, we are witnessing the emergence of hatred targeted at numerous religious groups. It defies logic, since the basis of all religion is love, isn’t it? Ronald Reagan, a man of private yet devout faith, respected all religions and this time of the year, honored the celebration of Hanukkah. He deeply revered the lighting of the Menorah. And he empathized with Soviet Refusniks who were prohibited and punished for practicing their Jewish traditions. So in December 1983, 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan travelled to the Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland to attend a Menorah lighting. And he delivered touching, in...
2023-12-1211 minWords to Live ByHanukkah and Respect for Religious FreedomToday, we are witnessing the emergence of hatred targeted at numerous religious groups. It defies logic, since the basis of all religion is love, isn’t it? Ronald Reagan, a man of private yet devout faith, respected all religions and this time of the year, honored the celebration of Hanukkah. He deeply revered the lighting of the Menorah. And he empathized with Soviet Refusniks who were prohibited and punished for practicing their Jewish traditions. So in December 1983, 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan travelled to the Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland to attend a Menorah lighting. And he delivered touching, inspiring re...
2023-12-1211 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – FamilyFamily – well, it’s the center of all our activities this time of year, the reason for the season, so to speak. And to Ronald Reagan, incredibly important. So following in the tradition established in 1972 by President Richard Nixon, he proclaimed National Family Week which occurs near Thanksgiving. In 1981, Ronald Reagan wrote as he proclaimed National Family Week:
The family is the basic unit of our society, the heart of our free democracy. It provides love, acceptance, guidance, support, and instruction to the individual. Community values and goals that give America strength also take root in the home...
2023-12-0512 minWords to Live ByFamilyFamily – well, it’s the center of all our activities this time of year, the reason for the season, so to speak. And to Ronald Reagan, incredibly important. So following in the tradition established in 1972 by President Richard Nixon, he proclaimed National Family Week which occurs near Thanksgiving. In 1981, Ronald Reagan wrote as he proclaimed National Family Week:
The family is the basic unit of our society, the heart of our free democracy. It provides love, acceptance, guidance, support, and instruction to the individual. Community values and goals that give America strength also take root in the home. In times of c...
2023-12-0512 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Israel from Other Vantage PointsBecause of the war in the Middle East, we thought it would be a good idea to devote today’s podcast to Israel, focusing on the radio addresses written by Ronald Reagan before entering the Oval Office. So remember, he wrote these, on a yellow pad, without the oversight of a foreign policy advisor, without a secretary of defense or secretary of state or national security advisor hanging over his shoulder. These, from the late 70’s, came from his own pen. One entitled Palestine and the other Brezhnev. Overall, the politics of the Middle East was not the subject of ma...
2023-11-2813 minWords to Live ByIsrael from Other Vantage PointsBecause of the war in the Middle East, we thought it would be a good idea to devote today’s podcast to Israel, focusing on the radio addresses written by Ronald Reagan before entering the Oval Office. So remember, he wrote these, on a yellow pad, without the oversight of a foreign policy advisor, without a secretary of defense or secretary of state or national security advisor hanging over his shoulder. These, from the late 70’s, came from his own pen. One entitled Palestine and the other Brezhnev. Overall, the politics of the Middle East was not the subject of many...
2023-11-2813 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumA Reagan Forum – Thanksgiving 2023It’s November and, of course, the month to celebrate Thanksgiving. From all of us at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, we wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest of Thanksgivings. In this week’s A Reagan Forum Podcast, we’re going to go back to 2018’s “Words to Live By” podcast featuring President Reagan’s thoughts and messages to the American people on thanksgiving.
2023-11-2716 minWord to LIve by & Reagan ForumWords To Live By – Honoring Our VeteransIn today’s podcast we honor our veterans and in the president’s messages to veterans, we’ll cover peace through strength. Going through our archives, both Citizen, Governor and President Reagan delivered many addresses saluting those who serve our country. Today we’ve chosen two – the first he delivered in August 1980 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The theme was Peace because, in candidate Ronald Reagan’s view, Peace was the first purpose of American foreign policy. So in saluting the sacrifices made by veterans, President Reagan is stressing that in order to protect these men, and find a path towar...
2023-11-0716 minA Reagan Forum PodcastThe Republican Presidential DebateWhen President Reagan dedicated the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on November 4, 1991, he said that he wanted the Library to be more than just a place where scholars interpret the past, but that he wanted it to be a dynamic intellectual forum where policy makers debate the future. What better way to honor his vision than to host presidential debates at his Library? Since 2007, the Reagan Foundation has hosted 5 republican primary candidate presidential debates: 2 in the 2008 presidential election cycle, 1 in the 2012 presidential election cycle, 1 in the 2016 presidential election cycle, and then our 5th one, just last week, as part...
2023-10-052h 03Words to Live ByThe Heritage Foundation and Ronald ReaganSo, Ronald Reagan and the Heritage Foundation: it was a truly epic partnership. In fact, it's hard to tell the story of one without much of the other's. Heritage was President Reagan's favorite think tank, and Ronald Reagan was the embodiment of the ideas and principles Heritage holds dear. Some say that together, they blazed a new path for America. So I think in today’s podcast, we should focus on this significant partnership.
2023-10-0321 minA Reagan Forum PodcastJuly 4th Statue UnveilingIn this week’s Reagan Forum podcast we go back to July 4th, 2023, when the Reagan Foundation and Institute unveiled a statue of Sally Ride – the first female American astronaut. Sally Ride’s first flight into space was on June 18, 2023, during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. As she is also a California native, we thought it fitting to include her statue at the Reagan Library.
2023-07-1337 minWords to Live ByRonald Reagan the EnvironmentalistIn today’s podcast, we’ll focus on Ronald Reagan the environmentalist. So let's start by going back to California from 1967-1975 when he was Governor. Actually, he had an admirable record of safeguarding the environment, to the surprise of some of his critics. You see, Governor Reagan’s administration added 145,000 acres of park land, more than any other modern California governor. He enforced new, tougher measures on air and water quality. He stopped plans for dams on two rivers, the Feather and the Eel, despite intense pressure from commercial interests and signed into law a bill to protect California’s wild a...
2023-06-2015 minWords to Live ByThe Banking CrisisIn today’s podcast, we’re inspired to look back at a speech Reagan delivered in 1987 at the Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. "Why," you ask? Well due to the recent bank failures of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank , we thought our listeners would like a closer look. Everyone wants to blame Reagan. Economist Paul Krugman in 2009 claimed that “Reagan Did It.” Yes, he wrote that “the prime villains behind the mess we're in were Reagan and his circle of advisers.” This is perverse thinking by shifting bla...
2023-04-1132 minWords to Live ByAuschwitz Exhibition at the Reagan LibraryA groundbreaking exhibit opened at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum on March 24 entitled Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. No book, or podcast, or history lesson can prepare you for the impact and power this extraordinary collection of artifacts holds. The exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects of great historic and human value; objects which were direct witnesses to the horrors of Auschwitz and the Holocaust. These objects serve as the guiding thread of a rigorous and moving account on the history of the German Nazi camp Auschwitz and its dwellers, both victims and perpetrators. Why such an...
2023-03-2820 minA Reagan Forum PodcastPresident Reagan’s BirthdayFebruary 6, 2022 marked the 112th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Wilson Reagan. He used to love to joke that each birthday was the anniversary of his 39th birthday, so 2023 would have marked the 73rd anniversary of his 39th birthday! Since President Reagan’s passing on June 5, 2004, the Reagan Foundation has worked with United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton to hold a birthday celebration on February 6th of each year to honor the life and legacy of our nation’s 40th president. Each year the program includes live musical entertainment from the 1st Marine Division Band, an honor guard, a rifle guard...
2023-02-1643 minWords to Live ByThe Love StoryEveryone loves a good love story, and presidential love stories are no exception. Since we are in the season of Valentine’s Day, the theme of our podcast is the love story between Ronald and Nancy Reagan, specifically his expressive and loving correspondence which began in the 1950 and continued throughout their marriage. Our archives hold an abundance of letters, telegrams and cards from Ronald Reagan to his beloved wife, and a few cards from her. Because, for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries, he believed that the best gift he could give her was his heartfelt expression of love and appreciation.
2023-02-1415 minWords to Live ByCars, Chrysler and Ronald ReaganSo today, let’s talk about cars, Chrysler, Reagan and…a looming recession. 40 years ago this week, President Reagan addressed the Chrysler plant in beautiful downtown Fenton, Missouri to stoke the fires of recovery and encourage the employees to stay the course. Recall that President-elect Ronald Reagan endorsed the government bailout of Chrysler during the campaign, reversing his initial position, but really never changed his fundamental belief that automakers should stand on their own without government backing. Let’s listen to the President in February 1983 when the economy was just starting to turn around. His hosts were Lee Iacocca, Senator Danfor...
2023-02-0715 minA Reagan Forum PodcastWilliam InbodenIn this week’s Reagan Forum podcast we go back two weeks to January 18, 2023 for our in-person event with William Inboden for his new book, The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War and the World on the Brink, an account of how Ronald Reagan and his national security team confronted the Soviets, reduced the nuclear threat, won the Cold War, and supported the spread of freedom around the world.
2023-02-0259 minWords to Live ByIllegal or Undocumented, What did Reagan Do?Today, we’re being instructed to call them undocumented but most of us still refer to those in this country illegally as…illegals. In the heated debate over immigration reform — despite the politicians and our current president choose to ignore the serious problems, the question that might be asked is “What would Ronald Reagan do?”
2023-01-1014 minA Reagan Forum PodcastChristmasAs we sit between Christmas and New Year’s, we take time to reflect on the year past and the year ahead. From all of us at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, we wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest of holiday seasons. In this week’s A Reagan Forum Podcast, we’re going to go listen to some of our “Best Of Ronald Reagan” podcasts to help keep you in the holiday spirit. We’re going to start with the best of his remarks around holidays.
2022-12-2915 min
Reagan RetrospectiveLee Greenwood Remembers Performing for President Ronald Reagan's CampaignMusic legend Lee Greenwood sat down for an exclusive interview with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, where he reminisced on his meetings with President Reagan in the 1980's.
2018-01-0402 min
Reagan RetrospectiveFormer US Army Aide Shares Personal Stories from Working with President Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan's US Army Aide, Jose Muratti, shares stories of working personally with the President, including one about a favor he did for him on his ranch.
2016-12-1503 min
Reagan Retrospective60th Secretary of State George Shultz Talks About the Character of Ronald ReaganIn this episode of Reagan Retrospective, Former United States Secretary of State George Shultz discusses the importance President Reagan placed on telling stories.
2016-12-0103 min
Reagan Retrospective75th Attorney General Ed Meese Remembers Ronald Reagan's Sense of HumorEd Meese, the 75th Attorney General of the United States, reminisces about President Ronald Reagan's sense of humor with two personal stories.
2016-11-1402 min
Reagan RetrospectiveJim Miller Reflects on the Leadership of President Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan's former budget director, Jim Miller, shares his memories of working with the President, and the leadership qualities that made him so effective.
2016-10-0303 min
Reagan RetrospectiveMark "Pete" Peterson Recalls his Trip to California with Ronald ReaganOn this Reagan Retrospective, former Marine Aide to President Reagan Mark "Pete" Peterson shares the story behind President and Mrs. Reagan finding their home in Bel Air, California.
2016-09-0102 min
Reagan RetrospectiveMy Favorite Memories of President Ronald ReaganIn this episode of Reagan Retrospective, former Coast Guard Aide to President Reagan, Woody Lee, shares stories from his first visit to California with the President.
2016-08-0102 min
Reagan RetrospectiveRon Thomas Shares a Secret Mission He Did for President Ronald ReaganIn this Reagan Retrospective, former Army Aide Ron Thomas shares a story about a very private dinner he helped with, and his time with President Reagan.
2016-07-2103 min
Reagan RetrospectiveJ.J. Quinn Remembers Spending Time at Camp David with Ronald ReaganPresident Reagan’s Navy Aide, J.J. Quinn shares a fun story about his time with President and Mrs. Reagan at Camp David.
2016-06-0603 min
Reagan RetrospectiveSteve Forbes Remembers Ronald Reagan When he Wrote his MemoirsEditor in Chief of 'Forbes Magazine' Steve Forbes provides insight on the best advice Ronald Reagan shared with him, on this episode of Reagan Retrospective.
2016-05-0302 min
Reagan RetrospectiveSpeechwriter Peggy Noonan on Ronald Reagan's Iconic Pointe du Hoc AddressOn this episode of Reagan Retrospective, Special Assistant and Speechwriter Peggy Noonan shares an entertaining tale from President Reagan's visit to Normandy on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day.
2016-01-2603 min
Reagan RetrospectiveStewart McLaurin Remembers Directing President Reagan's CentennialSteward McLaurin tells the story of planning Ronald Reagan's Centennial celebration as its Executive Director.
2016-01-0702 min
Reagan RetrospectiveNewt Gingrich Remembers President Reagan's Relationship with CongressNewt Gingrich reminisces about his time working under President Ronald Reagan, including his trips on Air Force One, President Reagan's sense of humor, and his signature leadership style.
2015-11-0602 min
Reagan RetrospectiveWhen President Ronald Reagan Called Me to his OfficeMark Weinberg remembers his time in the White House as a press assistant and the exciting memory of when President Reagan personally called him into his office.
2015-10-0503 min
Reagan RetrospectiveWhat it was Like Writing Speeches and Being Friends with President Ronald ReaganIn this episode, Catherine Busch reflects on the time she worked for President Reagan in the White House and Los Angeles, and the bond they formed.
2015-09-0403 min
Reagan RetrospectivePresident Reagan's Personal Touches
Join Joanne Drake, Chief Administrative Officer at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, as she shares heartwarming stories of President Reagan's personal gestures, including a memorable birthday surprise.
2015-06-1002 min
Reagan RetrospectiveMy Personal Story of Meeting Ronald Reagan
Join Robert Tuttle as he recounts his memorable meeting with President Reagan, including the heartwarming moment when Reagan advised him to call his folks. A must-watch for history enthusiasts and Reagan-era fans.
2015-05-1301 min