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 Feb 07, 2022
Funding the Future with Venture Capitalist Katherine Boyle
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Katherine Boyle, a general partner at Andreesen Horowitz, focused on investing in American dynamism. Prior to working in the venture capital industry, Katherine was a reporter for the Washington Post. Roger and Katherine discuss the challenges that innovative defense technology companies face when working with the pentagon and about the differences between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
The Russia Report with Wess Mitchell
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Co-founder and Principal at The Marathon Initiative, Wess Mitchell. Prior to this, he served as the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs during the Trump Administration. Roger and Wess discuss the recent Russian military buildup along Ukraine's border and the Biden Administration's response.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Reaganism LIVE! with Oren Cass and Kevin Roberts
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The Reagan Institute’s inaugural Reaganism LIVE event features a conversation between Mr. Oren Cass, Executive Director of American Compass, and Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., President of the Heritage Foundation. This conversation, moderated by Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim, discusses how conservatism can provide solutions to the critical challenges facing our country.
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan offered a clear, unifying vision for conservatives; forty years later, the movement is rife with debate and disagreement.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
China Exposed with Senator Jim Talent
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Former Congressman and Senator of Missouri, Jim Talent. Roger and Senator Talent discuss the 2021 report of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, where Senator Talent serves as a commissioner. Their conversation included China's trade practices as well as their activities in the Xinjiang and Hong Kong regions.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
From LIFE on CAMERA to ACTION with Actor & Humanitarian Gary Sinise
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise. Gary Sinise is the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of America’s military veterans and first-responders. He is famously known for playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, in addition to numerous other roles. Roger and Gary discuss his acting career, foundation, and work with veterans.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
When History Repeats Itself with Reagan Revisionist Simon Miles
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
On this episode of Reagnism, Roger sits down with Simon Miles, Assistant Professor at Duke University, and the author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War and co-editor of a new book, The Reagan Moment: America and the World in the 1980s. Roger and Simon discuss President Reagan's foreign policy, including his strategy towards the Soviet Union.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Trump v. Biden: A 2021 Recap with Gordon Lubold
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Gordon Lubold, a national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering both the White House and the Pentagon.
Roger and Gordon discuss the Trump and Biden White Houses, the biggest national security stories of 2021, including the events that took place on January 6th, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and a look ahead to what we can expect in the coming year.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Understanding Elections with Fox News Pollster Daron Shaw
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Dr. Daron Shaw. Dr. Shaw is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, the co-director of the Fox News Poll, and one of the pair of pollsters who conduct our annual Reagan National Defense Survey. Roger and Daron discuss the latest defense survey results as well his recent article in National Affairs and the affect of high voter turnout on a political party.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
The Defense Download: RNDF 2021 with Morgan Ortagus
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
On this episode of Reaganism, we will be continuing our Reagan National Defense Forum deep dive with Former State Department Spokeswomen and RNDF Live host, Morgan Ortagus. During her time at RNDF, Morgan met with panelists which included policymakers, industrial titans and department of defense officials on how the United States can lead the world in an era of increasingly complex challenges.
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.






