Ronald Reagan is one of the most mythologized figures in American politics, but how did an actor and former Democrat become the standard-bearer of conservatism?
In this new series exclusively for Founding Members explore Reagan’s rise, legacy, and myth. Who was the real Ronald Reagan, and what does his story reveal about the Republican Party today under ... Show More
Sep 10
220. The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe
Is it legal for Trump to offer Americans money in exchange for votes? Why did so many Republicans snub Trump’s midterm convention? And, are we witnessing a permanent de-coupling of Canada and the US? Katty Kay is joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, Ed Elson, as they ... Show More
45m 44s
Mar 2023
310: Ronald Reagan and the American Dream (Part 1)
Ronald "Dutch" Reagan was born in 1911 to a humble family of Illinois, his father an FDR-loving democrat, his mother a notable member of the local Christian community. A high school football star, "Dutch" would grow up to become one of America's favourite sports broadcasters, a H ... Show More
56m 58s
Mar 2023
311: Reagan: The Road to the White House (Part 2)
His Hollywood career drying up, Ronald Reagan works both for the Screen Actors Guild and General Electric in the 1950s. Building connections with the Californian elite, and having gained national attention with a speech for the Republican presidential candidate in 1964, he become ... Show More
59m 51s
Jan 2025
Ronald Reagan’s Make-Believe
Ronald Reagan, as Jackson Lears wrote recently in the LRB, was a ‘telegenic demagogue’ whose ‘emotional appeal was built on white people’s racism’. His presidency left the United States a far more unequal place at home, with a renewed commitment to deadly imperial adventures abro ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2024
How Ronald Reagan Helped Shape The GOP
This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Reagan's Life And Legacy (With Max Boot)"Michael Steele speaks with bestselling author, historian, and policy analyst Max Boot about his latest book,"Reagan: His Life And Legend" and the differences about the GOP compared to the days of ... Show More
6m 46s