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 May 03, 2021
How the GOP Came to Be: Walter Russell Mead Discussion
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Wall Street Journal columnist Walter Russell Mead joins Reaganism to discuss how the modern Republican Party came into being, the different ways Americans approach foreign policy, and how the Biden administration sees the world.
Walter's Column: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/walter-russell-mead
Special Providence: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Providence-American-Foreign-Changed/dp/0415935369
Wilsonian Foreign Affairs article: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2020-12-08/end-wilsonian-era
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Former CEO of the parent company that controls fast food chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's joins Reaganism to discuss why capitalism works, his time as CEO of CKE Restaurants, and the current debate around minimum wage and government stimulus spending.
Pudzer's books: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Puzder/e/B07BL57Y5P%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Reagan’s Right-Hand Man: Peter Baker Discussion on James Baker II
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker joins Reaganism to discuss a bygone era where politics worked in Washington and the political operator who helped bring Reagan’s vision of government to life.
Peter and Susan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Ran-Washington-Times/dp/0385540558
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Reagan, Biden, and Iran: Ray Takeyh Discussion
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Council on Foreign Relations Expert Dr. Ray Takeyh joins Reaganism to discuss the Iranian nuclear deal, Reagan’s approach to the Islamic Republic, and the Biden admin’s approach to Tehran.
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Shah-America-Pahlavi-Relations/dp/030021779X/ref=sr_1_1?[…]1&qid=1617910765&refinements=p_27%3ARay+Takeyh&s=books&sr=1-1
Monday Apr 05, 2021
The Women Who Fought ISIS: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Discussion
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Bestselling author and Council of Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Gayle Tzemach Lemmon joins Reaganism to discuss her most recent book, the Daughters of Kobani which tells the story of an all women militia who faced off against ISIS.Tzemach Lemmon’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Kobani-Rebellion-Courage-Justice/dp/0525560688
Monday Mar 29, 2021
A Democrat Who Won a Trump District: Rep. Andy Kim Discussion
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) joins Reaganism to discuss the War in Afghanistan, his public criticism of China’s human rights violations, and his direct service approach to politics.
Reagan Defense Survey: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-institute-national-defense-survey/
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Building a Conservative Mandate: Kay Coles James Discussion
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Heritage Foundation President Mrs. Kay Coles James discusses her journey from growing up in a Virginia housing project to service as an advisor to 4 US presidents, her thoughts on conservative priorities for the 21st century, and the speech that launched President Reagan's political career.
Mrs. James Time for Choosing piece: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/media/355537/james_time-for-choosing.pdf
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Genocide in China: Nury Turkel Discussion
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Nury Turkel, the first US educated Uyghur-American lawyer, foreign policy expert, and human rights advocate, joins Reaganism to discuss his struggle to end the Chinese Communist Party's genocide against the Uyghur people.
Turkel's New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/opinion/uighur-forced-labor.html
Reagan Institute National Defense Survey: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-institute-national-defense-survey/
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Country Over Politics: Rep. Crow & Rep. Waltz Discussion
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) join Reaganism to discuss their work in putting country over politics, the need for more veterans in government, and ways we can restore Americans' trust in Congress.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Rep. Liz Cheney Discussion
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
This episode of Reaganism is a recording of Congresswoman Liz Cheney speaking at the Reagan Institute on February 23, 2021. The event was titled US foreign Policy in 2021 and Beyond. The event features a short speech followed by a moderated conversation with Reaganism host Roger Zakheim.