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Why Ronald Reagan Wanted to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Max Boot)

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Ideological Roots of Ronald Reagan's Political Views

This chapter explores the right-wing literature and the John Birch Society's impact on Ronald Reagan's political ideology. It examines how these influences shaped his views on adversaries and his preference for emotional over factual reasoning.

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