
Reaganism
Reaganism is dedicated to exploring where the Reagan Movement lives today, hosted by the Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, Roger Zakheim. The show has two goals: understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of Reagan. The podcast looks at the continuing impact of #40’s principles and beliefs on our leaders as they address the complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Latest episodes

Jan 8, 2024 • 23min
A Senator’s Perspective with Sen. Ted Budd
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with with Senator Ted Budd who represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. They discuss the Israel-Hamas War and Congress’s leadership role in national security.

Dec 26, 2023 • 45min
Dictators & Dissidents: A Venezuelan’s Fight for Freedom with Leopoldo López
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff sits down with Venezuelan democracy activist and dissident Leopoldo López who serves as the National Coordinator for Voluntad Popular. They discuss the autocratic Maduro regime in Venezuela, the global network that helps support dictatorial regimes around the world, and the ongoing fight for freedom and democracy in Venezuela.

Dec 18, 2023 • 40min
Israel-Hamas War with Rep. Seth Moulton
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Congressman Seth Moulton who represents Massachusetts’s 6th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. They discuss the Israel-Hamas War and other national defense and security challenges facing the United States.

Dec 6, 2023 • 50min
Iran, Israel, and a Nuclear Middle East with Yonah Jeremy Bob
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Yonah Jeremy Bob who serves as the senior military correspondent, intelligence analyst and Literary Editor for The Jerusalem Post. They discuss the the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Iran-Israel competition in the Middle East, and Iran’s ongoing nuclear aspirations.

Nov 20, 2023 • 52min
America’s College Campuses & Antisemitism with Matthew Waxman
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Waxman who serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism on America’s college campuses, and the impact of social media on the national conversation surrounding antisemitism and the war against Hamas.

Nov 13, 2023 • 43min
America’s Naval Supremacy in the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Jerry Hendrix
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Dr. Jerry Hendrix who serves as a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute. They discuss the current state of America’s naval supremacy in the Indo-Pacific in contrast to the mounting challenges posed by Communist China.

Nov 6, 2023 • 39min
Reagan and The Right with Kate Bachelder Odell
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Kate Odell who is a member of the Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal. They discuss the changing environment on the political right including substantive policy shifts happening at the Heritage Foundation and other centers of political thought and advocacy.

Oct 23, 2023 • 21min
The War in Israel with Michael Allen
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with national security expert Michael Allen who serves as the Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies. They discuss the ongoing war in Israel, the renewed struggle against global terrorism, and how America’s national security and defense posture is affected by this conflict.

Oct 2, 2023 • 49min
The Nuclear 1980’s with Dr. Anthony Eames
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with his colleague, and the director of the Reagan Institute’s Scholarly Initiatives, Dr. Anthony Eames. They discuss Dr. Eames’ latest book entitled, “A Voice in Their Own Destiny: Reagan, Thatcher, and Public Diplomacy in the Nuclear 1980s.” Topics covered include Soviet totalitarianism, public diplomacy, the Reagan-Thatcher relationship, and Nuclear policy in the 1980's.

Sep 25, 2023 • 45min
An Honest Assessment of American Education with Hon. Aimee Guidera
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute’s Dr. Janet Tran sits down with Virginia’s Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera. They discuss the Commonwealth of Virginia’s honest assessment of their education system and what these lessons mean for education policy across the country. They also discuss the quest for excellence and equal opportunity, data informed decision-making, innovation and student achievement in education.