Reagan: His Life and Legend - A Conversation with Max Boot

Max Boot, a historian and author, dives deep into Ronald Reagan's complex legacy. He examines the transformation of Reagan from a New Deal Democrat to a conservative icon and how this paved the way for modern figures like Donald Trump. Boot discusses the duality of Reagan's public charm versus his private distance, shedding light on his influence on the Republican Party's shift towards far-right ideologies. The conversation probes how understanding Reagan's era is vital for contextualizing today's political landscape.