Reaganism
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.
Episodes
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In Defense of America: A Conversation with Rep. Ken Calvert
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger speaks with Congressman Ken Calvert, the U.S. Representative from California's 42nd District and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee. Roger and Congressman Calvert discussed the Continuing Resolution that Congress recently passed to avoid a government shutdown as well as what investments the United States should be making to beat China in the competition over innovative military technologies.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Into the Metaverse: Tech Talk with Palmer Luckey
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are here at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA for the 2021 Reagan National Defense Forum. The Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) brings together leaders and key stakeholders from across the political spectrum. RNDF offers the defense community a chance to discuss how the United States can lead the world in an era of increasingly complex challenges and opportunities.
In the first of our three-episode series on RNDF, Roger sits down with the Founder of defense startup Anduril Industries and founder and designer of Oculus VR, Palmer Luckey. Palmer and Roger discuss virtual reality, defense technologies, and the technological battle between the United States, China, and Russia.
For more RNDF related content including our panel with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin or to watch episodes of Reaganism, visit youtube.com/reaganfoundation.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
The Past in the Present with Historian Marcus Witcher
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Marcus Witcher, Assistant Professor of History at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. He is also the author of Getting Right with Reagan: The Struggle for True Conservatism, 1980-2016.
Roger and Marcus discussed conservative critiques of Reagan during his presidency as well as Reagan’s continued relevance to the conservative movement today.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Education for the Future: A Conversation with Gerard Robinson
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, Dr. Janet Tran, Director of the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity at the Reagan Institute, sits down with Gerard Robinson, Vice President for Education at the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation.
Gerard Robinson, former Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida, and Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia, discusses his leadership journey, pluralistic options in our education system, and the transformative power of education. Finally, Janet and Gerard discuss civics, particularly building character and bridging our racial and political divides.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Deep Dive: A 600 Ship Navy with Rep. Luria
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Representative Elaine Luria who is a second-term Democratic Congresswoman representing Virginia's 2nd District. In Congress, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee.
Roger and Representative Luria discuss her twenty-year service in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Commander, and service in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The two also discussed deterring China, building a 600 ship Navy, and bipartisanship in congress.
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
The Veep‘s Chief: Leadership in the Executive
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Marc Short. Marc Short most recently served in the Trump Administration as the Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of the Reagan Ranch for the Young America’s Foundation.
In addition to discussing Marc’s duties working for Vice President Mike Pence, including working on the COVID-19 Task Force and Operation Warp Speed, the two also examine Biden’s performance as President and its impact on recent and upcoming elections.
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Media Freedom and Digital Democracy with Jamie Fly
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Jamie Fly. Jamie Fly is the current President and CEO of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty with a background in foreign policy serving as a former advisor to Senator Marco Rubio.
Roger and Jamie discussed the work of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty and its approach to journalism. Jamie presents the importance of combatting disinformation and the necessity for reliable news sources given the severity of recent events in Afghanistan, Russia, and Eastern Europe.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
‘Strait‘ to the Point: Taiwanese Minister on their digital future
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by guest host Rachel Hoff, Director of the Center for Freedom and Democracy and Audrey Tang, the Digital Minister of Taiwan since 2016.
Rachel and Audrey discussed how civically minded computer programmers in Taiwan, in partnership with the Taiwanese government, are working to strengthen their democracy and improve their governance using the internet and digital tools. They also discussed how Taiwanese social media fosters consensus rather than polarization and how Taiwan is fighting misinformation and election interference.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Governor Ducey & the State of American Competitiveness
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger is joined by the 23rd Governor of the State of Arizona, Doug Ducey, who is also serving as the chair of the Republican Governor’s Association. During his time in office, Governor Ducey has continually cut regulations and simplified taxes to stimulate job creation and economic growth and has also focused on developing dynamic civic education for youth.
Roger and Governor Ducey discuss the future of the Arizonan and American workforce, semiconductor manufacturing and national security, and the future of Republican governors in America.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger is joined by Michael Allen, the Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies. He previously served as Majority Staff Director of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence as well as on the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration. Roger and Michael discuss his career in national security, the role of the intelligence community in Afghanistan, and the future of cybersecurity.