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Episode 754: Reagan – His Life and Legend

Sep 22, 2024
Max Boot, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and bestselling author, discusses his acclaimed biography of Ronald Reagan. He reveals Reagan's complex journey from a New Deal Democrat to a conservative icon. The conversation highlights Reagan's pivotal role in ending the Cold War, his dynamic relationship with Gorbachev, and the impactful 'A Time for Choosing' speech. Boot emphasizes the balance Reagan struck between ideology and pragmatism, a crucial lesson for today's political landscape.
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