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
May 10, 2021
Civics & Civil War: Dr. Bill Antholis Discussion
May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
50 min
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.
May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
1hr 56 sec
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
Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
47 min
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
Apr 19, 2021
Apr 19, 2021
1hr 3 min
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
Apr 12, 2021
Reagan, Biden, and Iran: Ray Takeyh Discussion
Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
53 min
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
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 5, 2021
40 min
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
Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
56 min
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/
Mar 22, 2021
Mar 22, 2021
45 min
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
Mar 15, 2021
Genocide in China: Nury Turkel Discussion
Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
48 min
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/
Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
58 min
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.






