Reaganism

Putin’s Power Play with Michael Abramowitz

Michael Abramowitz is the president of Freedom House. He previously served for over twenty years as a correspondent for the Washington Post. Roger and Michael discussed the fifteen-year trend of declining freedom in the world, the Winter Olympics amid China’s genocide against the Uyghurs, and how the current Russia-Ukraine crisis demonstrates the threat to democracy posed by authoritarianism.

My Beef with Biden with Entrepreneur Andy Puzder

On this episode of Reaganism we are joined by Andy Puzder. From 2000 to 2017, Andy Puzder served as CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. A frequent commentator on economic issues, Andy and Roger discuss inflation, the federal reserve, and problems in the labor market.

Funding the Future with Venture Capitalist Katherine Boyle

On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Katherine Boyle, a general partner at Andreesen Horowitz, focused on investing in American dynamism. Prior to working in the venture capital industry, Katherine was a reporter for the Washington Post. Roger and Katherine discuss the challenges that innovative defense technology companies face when working with the pentagon and about the differences between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.

The Russia Report with Wess Mitchell

On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Co-founder and Principal at The Marathon Initiative, Wess Mitchell. Prior to this, he served as the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs during the Trump Administration. Roger and Wess discuss the recent Russian military buildup along Ukraine's border and the Biden Administration's response.

Reaganism LIVE! with Oren Cass and Kevin Roberts

The Reagan Institute’s inaugural Reaganism LIVE event features a conversation between Mr. Oren Cass, Executive Director of American Compass, and Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., President of the Heritage Foundation. This conversation, moderated by Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim, discusses how conservatism can provide solutions to the critical challenges facing our country.
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan offered a clear, unifying vision for conservatives; forty years later, the movement is rife with debate and disagreement. 

China Exposed with Senator Jim Talent

On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by Former Congressman and Senator of Missouri, Jim Talent. Roger and Senator Talent discuss the 2021 report of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, where Senator Talent serves as a commissioner. Their conversation included China's trade practices as well as their activities in the Xinjiang and Hong Kong regions.

From LIFE on CAMERA to ACTION with Actor & Humanitarian Gary Sinise

On this episode of Reaganism, we are joined by actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise. Gary Sinise is the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of America’s military veterans and first-responders. He is famously known for playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, in addition to numerous other roles. Roger and Gary discuss his acting career, foundation, and work with veterans.

When History Repeats Itself with Reagan Revisionist Simon Miles

On this episode of Reagnism, Roger sits down with Simon Miles, Assistant Professor at Duke University, and the author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War and co-editor of a new book, The Reagan Moment: America and the World in the 1980s. Roger and Simon discuss President Reagan's foreign policy, including his strategy towards the Soviet Union.

Trump v. Biden: A 2021 Recap with Gordon Lubold

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Gordon Lubold, a national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering both the White House and the Pentagon.
Roger and Gordon discuss the Trump and Biden White Houses, the biggest national security stories of 2021, including the events that took place on January 6th, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and a look ahead to what we can expect in the coming year.

Understanding Elections with Fox News Pollster Daron Shaw

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Dr. Daron Shaw. Dr. Shaw is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, the co-director of the Fox News Poll, and one of the pair of pollsters who conduct our annual Reagan National Defense Survey. Roger and Daron discuss the latest defense survey results as well his recent article in National Affairs and the affect of high voter turnout on a political party.