Reaganism

The Reagan-Thatcher Special Relationship: Daniel Collings Discussion

British historian Daniel Collings joins Reaganism to discuss President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher’s relationship, their 1981 dinner at the British Embassy in DC, the Falklands and Grenada conflicts, and portrayals of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and The Crown.
“40 years ago: British Embassy hosts Reagan-Thatcher dinner” by Daniel Collings: https://washdiplomat.com/40-years-ago-british-embassy-hosts-reagan-thatcher-dinner/

Conservative Leadership in America’s Bluest State: Gov. Larry Hogan Discussion

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins Reaganism to discuss his youth activism in the conservative movement, the future of the Republican Party, his conservative successes in Maryland, and his role in bringing about a bipartisan infrastructure agreement.

Reagan’s Optimism, from Wisconsin to College Campuses: Gov. Scott Walker Discussion

Gov. Scott Walker, President of the Young America’s Foundation and former Governor of Wisconsin, joins Reaganism to discuss Ronald Reagan’s optimism, free speech on college campuses, patriotic education, the Constitution, Wisconsin politics, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
YAF's The Long Game: https://leads.yaf.org/longgame/
Walker's op-ed in The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/8/were-only-one-generation-away-from-losing-america/

The Space Force: Kari Bingen & Stephen Kitay Discussion

Former Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Kari Bingen and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stephen Kitay join Reaganism to discuss what the US Space Force is, will do, and how it came to be.

A Patriotic Tech Entrepreneur: Joe Lonsdale Discussion

Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Reagan Foundation Trustee Joe Lonsdale joins Reaganism to discuss his political philosophy and mentors,  technological competition with China, the need for innovation in the defense sector, and the political Right’s conflict with “big tech.”

Tear Down This Wall: A Reflection on President Reagan's 1987 Berlin Wall Speech

This episode features a Ronald Reagan Institute and the Hoover Institution sponsored discussion celebrating President Reagan’s 1987 Berlin Wall speech, in which he famously called for Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” The panel conversation will reflect on the speech 34 years later and discuss its continuing relevance to the challenges we face today.
The discussion will feature the author of the speech, Peter Robinson, as well as Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor, Dr. Will Inboden, Director of the Clements Center for National Security, and Jamie Fly, President and CEO of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. All three authored essays for the Reagan Presidential Principles & Beliefs series, which are available here.
 
 

Biden Overreach?: Matt Continetti Discussion

The week features serial Reaganism guest Matt Continetti , a scholar of American conservativism at the American Enterprise Institute. Matt discusses what a “workers party” GOP might look like and President Biden’s overreach in the first year of his administration.
 
Continetti’s Writings: https://www.aei.org/profile/matthew-continetti/
Rep. Banks Memo: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20534328-banks-working-class-memo
Reaganland: America’s Right Turn 1976-1980: https://www.amazon.com/Reaganland-Americas-Right-Turn-1976-1980/dp/1476793050

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