Reaganism

America's Military from the Reagan Build-up to Today: Arnold Punaro Discussion

Major General Arnold Punaro joins Reaganism to discuss why he joined the Marine Corps, his career in U.S. defense spanning the Reagan military build-up to today, his new book The Ever-Shrinking Fighting Force, and the reforms he recommends for the Pentagon and Senate.
The Ever-Shrinking Fighting Force: https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Shrinking-Fighting-Force-Arnold-Punaro/dp/1735911402

The National Security Strategy: Paul Lettow Discussion

Dr. Paul Lettow discuss his book about President Reagan’s nuclear abolitionism as well the process different presidential administrations undertook to create the U.S. National Security Strategy. They also grade the Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy.
Visit the Reagan Library: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/
Ronald Reagan and His Quest to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/100378/ronald-reagan-and-his-quest-to-abolish-nuclear-weapons-by-paul-lettow/
“U.S. National Security Strategy: Lessons Learned” by Paul Lettow: https://tnsr.org/2021/04/u-s-national-security-strategy-lessons-learned/

The Reagan-Thatcher Special Relationship: Daniel Collings Discussion

British historian Daniel Collings joins Reaganism to discuss President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher’s relationship, their 1981 dinner at the British Embassy in DC, the Falklands and Grenada conflicts, and portrayals of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and The Crown.
“40 years ago: British Embassy hosts Reagan-Thatcher dinner” by Daniel Collings: https://washdiplomat.com/40-years-ago-british-embassy-hosts-reagan-thatcher-dinner/

Conservative Leadership in America’s Bluest State: Gov. Larry Hogan Discussion

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins Reaganism to discuss his youth activism in the conservative movement, the future of the Republican Party, his conservative successes in Maryland, and his role in bringing about a bipartisan infrastructure agreement.

Reagan’s Optimism, from Wisconsin to College Campuses: Gov. Scott Walker Discussion

Gov. Scott Walker, President of the Young America’s Foundation and former Governor of Wisconsin, joins Reaganism to discuss Ronald Reagan’s optimism, free speech on college campuses, patriotic education, the Constitution, Wisconsin politics, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
YAF's The Long Game: https://leads.yaf.org/longgame/
Walker's op-ed in The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/8/were-only-one-generation-away-from-losing-america/

The Space Force: Kari Bingen & Stephen Kitay Discussion

Former Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Kari Bingen and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stephen Kitay join Reaganism to discuss what the US Space Force is, will do, and how it came to be.

A Patriotic Tech Entrepreneur: Joe Lonsdale Discussion

Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Reagan Foundation Trustee Joe Lonsdale joins Reaganism to discuss his political philosophy and mentors,  technological competition with China, the need for innovation in the defense sector, and the political Right’s conflict with “big tech.”

Tear Down This Wall: A Reflection on President Reagan's 1987 Berlin Wall Speech

This episode features a Ronald Reagan Institute and the Hoover Institution sponsored discussion celebrating President Reagan’s 1987 Berlin Wall speech, in which he famously called for Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” The panel conversation will reflect on the speech 34 years later and discuss its continuing relevance to the challenges we face today.
The discussion will feature the author of the speech, Peter Robinson, as well as Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor, Dr. Will Inboden, Director of the Clements Center for National Security, and Jamie Fly, President and CEO of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. All three authored essays for the Reagan Presidential Principles & Beliefs series, which are available here.
 
 

Biden Overreach?: Matt Continetti Discussion

The week features serial Reaganism guest Matt Continetti , a scholar of American conservativism at the American Enterprise Institute. Matt discusses what a “workers party” GOP might look like and President Biden’s overreach in the first year of his administration.
 
Continetti’s Writings: https://www.aei.org/profile/matthew-continetti/
Rep. Banks Memo: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20534328-banks-working-class-memo
Reaganland: America’s Right Turn 1976-1980: https://www.amazon.com/Reaganland-Americas-Right-Turn-1976-1980/dp/1476793050

Bringing Manufacturing Back to America

This week's episode features a recording of a Reagan Institute event titled “National Security & U.S. Manufacturing: How Can America Compete in the 21st Century?” which took place on May 20, 2021. The participants discuss the findings and national security implications of the McKinsey Global Institute’s recently-released report, “Building a More Competitive U.S. Manufacturing Sector.” The discussion features:
-Eric Chewning, a partner at Mackinsey & Co and former chief of staff of the Secretary of Defense
-Dr. Katy George, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
-Marillyn Hewson, former Chairman, President, and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation
-Dan Bryant, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs at Walmart Inc.
The Mckinsey report is available here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/americas/building-a-more-competitive-us-manufacturing-sector