Reaganism

How the GOP Came to Be: Walter Russell Mead Discussion

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

Profit, Property Rights, and Freedom from Reagan to Trump: Andy Pudzer Discussion

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

Reagan’s Right-Hand Man: Peter Baker Discussion on James Baker II

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

Reagan, Biden, and Iran: Ray Takeyh Discussion

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

The Women Who Fought ISIS: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Discussion

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

A Democrat Who Won a Trump District: Rep. Andy Kim Discussion

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/

Building a Conservative Mandate: Kay Coles James Discussion

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
 
 

Genocide in China: Nury Turkel Discussion

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/

Country Over Politics: Rep. Crow & Rep. Waltz Discussion

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.

Rep. Liz Cheney Discussion

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.