Reaganism

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

What's Behind the US-China Competition: Dr. Hal Brands & Dr. Zack Cooper Discussion

Zack Cooper from the American Enterprise Institute and Hal Brands from Johns Hopkins and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessment join Reaganism to discuss what's driving the US-China rivalry, what America is trying to achieve in the competition, and a potential boycott of the 2020 Beijing Olympics.
 
Hal and Zack's Foreign Affairs piece: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2021-03-16/us-china-rivalry-battle-over-values
Zack's podcast: https://warontherocks.com/category/podcasts/net-assessment/
Hal's most recent book: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Tragedy-Statecraft-World-Order/dp/030023824X

Why We Need a Navy: Dr. Jerry Hendrix Discussion

Former US Navy flight officer Dr. Jerry Hendrix joins Reaganism to discuss his recent book, Reagan’s work to build up the Navy, and why we need to reinvest in our fleets today. Dr. Hendrix’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Provide-Maintain-Navy-Americas-Strategy/dp/0960039198

Civics & Civil War: Dr. Bill Antholis Discussion

Dr. Bill Antholis, Director of the University of Virginia's Miller Center, joins Reaganism to discuss the history of the American presidency and how the country has dealt with hyper partisanship in the past. 

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/