Newt's World
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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Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 179: 5 Days of Christmas Immortals – George Washington
What can we learn from the story of George Washington? Why does he still matter today? Part of the Immortals leadership series Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2020 • 30min
Episode 178: 5 Days of Christmas Immortals – Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. was from an elite New York family. He became a cowboy in the Dakotas and led the Rough Riders to victory. A charismatic politician and lifelong adventurer, he served as 26th President of the United States from 1901-1909. Part of the Immortals leadership series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2020 • 44min
Episode 177: 5 Days of Christmas Immortals – Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, preserved the union and abolished slavery. As the 16th President of the United States, he served from 1860 until his assassination in April 1865. Part of the Immortals leadership series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2020 • 53min
Episode 176: 5 Days of Christmas Immortals – Benjamin Franklin
Printer, Philosopher, Scientist, Writer, Politician, Inventor, Postmaster, Soldier, Diplomat, American. This is Ben Franklin. Part of the Immortals leadership series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2020 • 45min
Episode 175: 5 Days of Christmas Immortals – Julius Caeser
Roman politician, military general and historian who was at the helm of the rise of the Roman Empire and the demise of the Roman Republic. What can we learn from Caesar? Part of the Immortals leadership series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2020 • 21min
Episode 174: The Triumph of the Human Spirit
Coming to the end of 2020, many of us feel overwhelmed by all the challenges we have faced this year – whether it’s politics, COVID, the economy or the lockdowns. Newt reflects on the inspirational words of William Faulkner’s 1950 Nobel Prize in Literature banquet speech: “I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2020 • 39min
Episode 173: Challenging Christmases in American History
As Americans, we have faced challenging Christmases before. Newt describes three challenging Christmases in American history: George Washington crossing the Delaware 1776, The Battle of the Bulge 1944, The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir 1950. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2020 • 34min
Episode 172: How the House Republicans Changed History
November 2020 brought a Republican House wave. Planning for 2022 is now underway and the National Republican Congressional Committee is leading the way to protect and expand the Republican House Conference. Newt’s guest is Congressman Tom Emmer, (MN–6th) Chairman of the NRCC. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2020 • 31min
Episode 171: The Daring Adventures of Sister Orla
Sister Orla Treacy arrived in Rumbek, South Sudan, 14 years ago, on a mission to continue to bring secondary education to girls in South Sudan. In the last 14 years, she has witnessed South Sudan’s independence, a civil war, famine, and all along challenged the Dinka culture’s traditions to have girls formally educated. Sister Orla Treacy is the 2019 recipient of the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage award. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2020 • 11min
Episode 170: Why I Will Not Give Up
Having spent more than four years watching the left resist President Donald Trump and focus entirely on undoing and undermining the 2016 election, Newt lays out the challenge is that he – and other conservatives – are now facing and why they will not give up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
