
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

Apr 10, 2023 • 53min
The War in Ukraine with Oksana Markarova
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim, Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, about the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia’s continued bombardment and illegal occupation of Ukraine, and what America’s role is in helping Ukraine fight back against the Putin regime.

Apr 3, 2023 • 50min
Budgets and Bankruptcy with Prof. Michael Boskin
On this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim, Director at the Reagan Institute, speaks with Professor Michael Boskin, Tully M. Friedman Professor of Economics, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and former Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. Roger and Prof. Boskin discuss the ongoing battle over our country’s debt limit and budgetary spending, and the downfall of the Silicon Valley Bank and what it means for government regulators and consumers alike.

Mar 27, 2023 • 54min
Poverty’s Perjury: A discussion on poverty in America with Prof. James Sullivan
On this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim, Director at the Reagan Institute, speaks with Professor James Sullivan, Professor of Economics, University of Notre Dame, and Co-founder of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities. Prof. Sullivan and Roger discuss government policy towards poverty in America and the mistruths and misunderstandings surrounding poverty and being poor in America, today.

Mar 20, 2023 • 48min
Insights on Ukraine War with General Hodges
On this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim, Director at the Reagan Institute, speaks with General Ben Hodges, retired commander of the United States Army in Europe and currently the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Roger and Gen. Hodges discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, European security in the face of Russian aggression, and the role of the United States in global affairs and security.

Mar 13, 2023 • 41min
Taking On Her Husband’s Jailer with Evgenia Kara-Murza
On this episode of Reaganism, Rachel Hoff, Policy Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Coordinator for the Free Russia Foundation, about her husband Vladimir’s journey from documentary filmmaker to Russian dissident to political prisoner. Evgenia recounts her incredible story of perseverance, activism, and her continued fight for freedom on behalf of her husband and fellow Russians.
Warning: Listener Discretion is Advised. This episode is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and themes.
https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kara-murza-detention-extended/32305666.html

Mar 6, 2023 • 49min
Superpower In Peril with Dr. David McCormick
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim, Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Dr. David McCormick, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs in the George W. Bush administration, and a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy about his new book entitled, “Superpower In Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America.” They also chatted about what lessons we can learn from President’s Reagan’s leadership and legacy, and the best solutions for American renewal.

Feb 27, 2023 • 34min
Ukraine Stands Strong with Maryan Zablotskiy
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim, Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Maryan Zablotskiy, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the role of America and the West in supporting democracy and freedom in the face of continued Russian aggression.

Feb 21, 2023 • 50min
“The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc” with Dr. Allison Prasch
On this episode of Reaganism, guest host Dr. Anthony Eames, Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Reagan Institute, speaks with Dr. Allison Prasch, author of “The World is Our Stage: The Global Rhetorical Presidency and the Cold War.” Anthony and Allison discuss the new book and the history of American Presidents and their use of rhetoric on the global stage.

Feb 13, 2023 • 53min
The Balance of Terror with Dr. Susan Colbourn
On this episode of Reaganism, guest host Dr. Anthony Eames, Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Reagan Institute, speaks with Dr. Susan Colbourn, author of Euromissiles: The Nuclear Weapons That Nearly Destroyed NATO. Anthony and Susan discuss the book and the history of NATO and American foreign policy and defense.

Jan 31, 2023 • 54min
”In the Nation’s Service” with Phillip Taubman
On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Philip Taubman, a lecturer at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation who was previously a reporter and editor at The New York Times for thirty years. Roger and Philip discuss his new authoritative biography of George Shultz, who served as Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and help to bring about the end of the Cold War. Philip’s new book is titled, In the Nation’s Service: The Life and Times of George P. Shultz.