“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. I am very excited to have Bertis Downs on the show this week. As a HUGE fan of the band REM, I’ve known about him for years. He's R.E.M.'s manager, lawyer, or as he says, "the fifth Beatle of REM"! Today, he tells us that without Ronald Reagan, he likely wouldn't be where he's at today. It's probably not what you think! Musical credits: "Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions Bertis Downs' website Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices