Reagan Revolution
How did Reagan turn political gaffes into a conservative revolution?
4.7 (14)
37 mins
Explore Reagan’s journey from campaign missteps to presidential triumph, discovering how his bold conservative vision reshaped economic policy, national security, and political strategy. Learn how he united diverse groups to build lasting influence.
Ep 1:
Selling a Revolution
Ronald Reagan storms 1980 with a radical anti-government vision, fusing economic and social conservatives while masking calculated pragmatism behind revolutionary rhetoric.
Ep 2:
The Microphone Moment
From a defiant New Hampshire debate stunt to coded racial appeals and a landslide victory over Carter, Reagan's campaign reshapes American politics.
Ep 3:
Theory Meets Reality
Inaugurated as hostages come home, Reagan governs with charm and resolve, but his tax cuts and welfare slashes leave devastating scars on America's poor.
Ep 4:
The Pragmatist's Empire
Reagan wages ideological war on the 'evil empire' abroad while conservatives celebrate a flawed hero whose pragmatic compromises define a complicated, lasting legacy.
Discussions (10)
Kathleen
Level 8 · 8 mo agoNancy’s astrologer running the show? Yikes. 😅
Albert
Level 5 · 8 mo agoTripling the deficit while preaching fiscal discipline was truly his greatest acting performance.
Rocco
Level 2 · 7 mo agoGovernment actually grew.
