An Objective Look at Ronald Reagan's Life and Presidency (From My History Can Beat Up Your Politics)
Say the name Ronald Reagan and you will get cheers, boos, complaints or love. You will rarely get silence. In this podcast we look at why Reagan set the tone for politics today, what happened during his Presidency, his highs and lows, and how his image today may differ from how things were in his time. In 12 episodes, each with a different angle, Bruce Carlson, creator of the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast, looks at Reagan's presidency.
Where does Reagan fit into politics today? Would he fit in the modern GOP? Or somewhere else. Can you compare and contrast Reagan and Trump in any meaningful way? How was his Presidency? How do his accomplishment stack up and what can future politicians learn from his example? We review the...
Published 05/10/20
Supporters say Reagan is the reason the Cold War ended. Detractors say he happened upon a defeated power. The truth? Well... A look at Reagan's second term, meetings with Gorbachev, the INF treaty, and other moves as we attempt to determine Reagan's actual role.
Published 03/01/20