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.
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
Aug 29, 2022
Reagan, Today with Dr. Henry Nau
Aug 29, 2022
Aug 29, 2022
55 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger speaks with Dr. Henry Nau, professor emeritus at George Washington University and the author of, among other books, Conservative Internationalism: Armed Diplomacy Under Jefferson, Polk, Truman, and Reagan. He also worked on international economic issues on the White House National Security Council under President Reagan. Roger and Henry discussed his recent article in National Review titled, “Why Reagan Matters”.
Aug 22, 2022
The New Space Race with Joe Laurienti
Aug 22, 2022
Aug 22, 2022
47 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger speaks with Joe Laurienti, Founder & CEO of Ursa Major. Ursa Major is a the first American company to develop rocket engines for application in both hypersonic systems and space launches. Roger and Joe discuss his background working at SpaceX and Blue Origin, founding Ursa Major, hypersonics technology, and the national security innovation base.
Aug 15, 2022
Make America Lead Again with Dr. John Hillen
Aug 15, 2022
Aug 15, 2022
52 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Dr. John Hillen, the James C. Wheat Visiting Professor in Leadership at Hampden-Sydney College. He previously served in the U.S. Army, for George W. Bush, and as a business executive. Roger and John discussed leadership, what a conservative foreign policy should consist of, and how the United States should approach competition with China.(we apologize for audio issues in this episode)
Jul 11, 2022
Political Soulmates with Dr. James Cooper
Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022
58 min
On this episode of Reaganism, guest host Dr. Anthony Eames, Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Reagan Institute, speaks with Dr. James Cooper, Associate Professor in History and American Studies at York St John University in the United Kingdom. Anthony and James spoke about the relationship between Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher as well as broader U.S.-U.K. relations.
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Jun 27, 2022
Reaganism LIVE with Barbara Comstock
Jun 27, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
19 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Barbara Comstock, who served as the Congresswoman from Virginia’s 10th District from 2015 to 2019. This recording took place live at the 2022 Social Innovation Summit. Operating at the nexus of technology, philanthropy, and business, the Social Innovation Summit brings together the brightest minds – across industries, sectors, and generations – to catalyze inspired partnerships that are disrupting social impact.
Jun 13, 2022
From Lincoln to Reagan with Diana Schaub
Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
52 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Dr. Diana Schaub, a Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland. Roger and Dr. Schaub discuss her recent book, His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation.
Jun 6, 2022
Bridges, Not Walls with Glenn Hubbard
Jun 6, 2022
Jun 6, 2022
54 min
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Dr. Glenn Hubbard, the Dean Emeritus and a Professor at Columbia Business School. From 2001 to 2003, he also served as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors. Roger and Dr. Hubbard discuss his new book, The Wall and the Bridge: Fear and Opportunity in Disruption’s Wake.
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
45 min
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to talk about his new book, A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times. Roger and Secretary Esper discuss how the Pentagon addressed growing threats like terrorism, China, and a global pandemic.
May 23, 2022
Reaganism LIVE with Matt Continetti
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
55 min
In The Right, Matthew Continetti gives a sweeping account of movement conservatism’s evolution, from the Progressive Era through the present. He tells the story of how conservatism began as networks of intellectuals, developing and institutionalizing a vision that grew over time, until they began to buckle under new pressures, resembling national populist movements. Drawing out the tensions between the desire for mainstream acceptance and the pull of extremism, Continetti argues that the more one studies conservatism’s past, the more one becomes convinced of its future.
May 16, 2022
Hard Truths with Governor Chris Christie
May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
57 min
On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey and former U.S. Attorney. Roger and Gov. Christie discussed his speech in the Time for Choosing Series at the Reagan Library as well as the future of the Republican Party and upcoming elections.






