Reagan's Assassination Attempt
Who tried to kill Ronald Reagan and why?
4.7 (36)
60 mins
Uncover the shocking assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan that unfolded in broad daylight, shaking an entire nation. Explore the split-second decisions, hidden motives, and sheer luck that turned a near-tragedy into a story of survival.
Ep 1:
Six Shots, One Inch From History
On a gray Monday in 1981, a $29 revolver and six shots in under two seconds nearly ended Reagan's presidency—saved by a split-second decision and a doctor's hand on his beating heart.
Ep 2:
The Lost Boy Behind the Gun
Behind the trigger was a lost, delusional young man named John Hinckley Jr., whose obsession with a teenage movie star spiraled through stalking, failed warnings, and a fatal newspaper schedule.
Ep 3:
Insanity on Trial: Hinckley's Verdict
As Jim Brady fought for his life, a legal battle erupted over Hinckley's sanity, culminating in a shocking verdict and a devastating deposition that shattered his delusion in real time.
Ep 4:
A President Reborn: Life After the Bullet
Reagan emerged from surgery transformed, riding a wave of national goodwill into historic legislative wins, while Hinckley's decades-long path to freedom raised questions that never fully faded.
Discussions (4)
Lawrence
Level 9 · 5 mo agoLmao imagine shooting the president just to impress Jodie Foster. Dude needed a serious reality check
Larry
Level 7 · 4 mo agoBro shot the president and still got rejected.
Noah
Level 4 · 4 mo agoAll that for Jodie Foster.
