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Gingrich 360
Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
Episode 731: Republican National Convention – Night 4
Newt reports on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 19min
Episode 730: Republican National Convention – Night 3
Newt reports on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 12min
Episode 729: Republican National Convention – Night 2
Newt reports on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 10min
Episode 728: Republican National Convention – Night 1
Newt reports on the first night of the Republican National Convention 2024. He discusses the near-death experience former President Donald J. Trump had on Saturday when a bullet narrowly avoided his head, attributing Trump’s survival to providence. He describes the exuberance by attendees at the convention now that Trump is there. He also discusses Donald Trump's presidential platform, describing it as clear, comprehensive, and a strong statement of his intentions for America and notes its unanimous adoption as a sign of Trump's leadership of the Republican party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2024 • 30min
Episode 727: The Shadow of War
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put the U.S. and the Soviet Union on a collision course that nearly started a war that would have enveloped much of the world. Newt talks with best-selling author Jeff Shaara about his new book, "The Shadow of War," which focuses on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Shaara explains his approach to writing historical novels, emphasizing the importance of character development and extensive research. He also discusses the potential consequences of a nuclear war, highlighting the devastating impact it could have on all of civilization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2024 • 33min
Episode 726: Election 2024 – The Debate Aftermath
Newt talks with Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO and co-author of "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and The Battle for America's Future.” They discuss the political landscape in the United States leading into the 2024 election. They talk about the impact of the debate on Biden's political standing, with Martin noting that within 20 minutes of the debate, he was receiving messages from Democratic officials discussing Biden's inability to be the nominee. They also discuss the potential for Kamala Harris to be the alternative if Biden were to drop out. The conversation also touches on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity and the new Republican party platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2024 • 41min
Episode 725: The Sean Spicer Show simulcast
Sean Spicer interviews Newt on his podcast, The Sean Spicer Show. (simulcast). Learn more at seanspicer.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2024 • 40min
Episode 724: Founding Fathers – Alexander Hamilton
The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America.The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2024 • 35min
Episode 723: Founding Fathers – James Madison
The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 722: Founding Fathers – Thomas Jefferson
The lives of these men are essential to understanding the American form of government and our ideals of liberty. The Founding Fathers all played key roles in the securing of American independence from Great Britain and in the creation of the government of the United States of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.