Leaders and Legends

Dr. Ken Britt is the Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor of Marian University—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Ken’s leadership remains instrumental in Marian’s amazing transformation during the past few decades (under the phenomenal Dan Elsener). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Stephen Goldsmith served as the 46th mayor of Indianapolis and remains a model of leadership for innovative, accountable governance. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Jim Shella and I interview the former mayor about his successful and impactful public service career. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business ente...

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman’s “March to the Sea” is one of the most famous military campaigns in American history. According to Professor Bennett Parten, however, it’s also a defining moment in the history of African Americans and the Civil War. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Professor Parten about his enlightening new book “Somewhere Toward Freed...

Is getting our federal fiscal house in order an unattainable dream or a new-found reality? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation is with Mike Murphy, chief of staff for bi-partisan "Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget” (one of the Committee’s co-chairs is our own Mitch Daniels). We discuss the importance of finally attacking our runaway spending so future generation...

We lost Secret Service Agent Clint Hill in February after a lifetime of dedication to his county and its presidents. He was riding on a car just behind President Kennedy on that fateful day in Dallas on November 22, 1963. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we are re-posting our interview with this American hero. May God bless and rest his soul. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Lege...

Winston Churchill’s stand against Hitler and Nazism began long before the start of the Second World War. Sir Winston’s stand began at his home in the English countryside—Chartwell. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, author, scholar, and curator at Charwell, Katherine Carter discusses her widely-acclaimed new book “Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm” About...

Dan Ridenour is one of Indiana’s most thoughtful and innovative public officials. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Muncie’s mayor talks to us about his career, his time in public service, and what lies ahead for his city and the Hoosier State. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in m...

How did their experience at war influence many of our Cold War presidents? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we answer this question by interviewing Dr. Steven M. Gillon about his thought-provoking and delightful book “Presidents At War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents from Eisenhower and JFK through Reagan and Bush” About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is...

His is the most recognizable voice in the history of Indiana sports. Don Fischer is our guest on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We are joined by Bill Benner as co-host. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photogra...

For the “Leaders and Legends” 300th podcast interview, we are honored to feature an interview with Indiana Governor Mike Braun (who is wearing his “Outstanding Eagle Scout” award). We discuss his roots in Jasper, the influence of Wabash College, how he became involved in politics, his love of The Moody Blues, and his top priorities as the Hoosier State’s chief executive. About Veteran Strategies ‘...

Mike Chappell is such a respected sports journalist the Indianapolis Colts named its media room in his honor. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Hall of Famer Bill Benner and I mark Super Bowl weekend with a wide-ranging conversation with one of our state’s most treasured writers. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran b...

How did England’s Plantagenet kings help form the English state, fight the Black Death, overcome rebellion, and engage in international wars—and how well did they do it? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Profs. Caroline Burt and Richard Partington join us via Zoom from Britain to answer these very questions and discuss their magnificent book “Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of...

The rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson is one of most celebrated in the history of sports—and Jackie MacMullan was there. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Jackie joins us to discuss her enthralling book “When the Game Was Ours” and her multi-decade, award-winning sportswriting career.   Sponsors •        Veteran Strategies • &nbsp...

Joe Donnelly is one of the most respected and well-liked public servants in Indiana history—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Jim Shella joins us as co-host. Sponsors • Veteran Strategies • NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant • Garmong Construction • Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’...

The journey to the end of World War II in the Pacific was a complicated, bloody, and revolutionary process. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we enjoy an encore conversation with journalist and historian Evan Thomas. His book “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II” is a tour de force history of how the war against Japan ended and what it meant f...

A recipient of the Medal of Honor—he also was awarded eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Silver Star. In all, Colonel Robert Howard earned more than 50 awards for valor and distinctive service in combat. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview author Stephen L. Moore about his new biography, “Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, Amer...

On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we receive a 2024 election recap from our savvy political analysts Kayla Dwyer from The Indianapolis Star and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News. They breakdown why the winners won, the losers lost, and what to expect from our most recent political alignment.   Sponsors •        Veteran Strategies • &n...

Tony Kanaan is one of the most successful and beloved drivers in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Candid as always, TK discusses growing up in Brazil, his road to championship racing, the incredible leadership currently at IMS, and what it’s like to drive on 465 with the rest of us Hoosiers.   Sponsors • &nb...

Few American icons have fallen so far and so fast as our 28th president. On this week’s Leaders and Legends podcast, we discuss all things Woodrow Wilson with former California Congressman Christopher Cox. What are the reasons for Wilson’s fall and are they justified? Cox, a former chair of the Homeland Security Committee in the U.S House of Representatives, has done the research to answer these q...

Carmel, Indiana is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States—and one reason is its incredible leadership. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Mayor Sue Finkam about her campaign in 2023, the challenges that lie ahead, and how she is working to keep Carmel special. Sponsors •        Veteran Strategies • ...

Far from a sure thing, the Allied victory in World War II was the result of a multitude of factors—especially leadership. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Ted Aldrich about his compelling new book “The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration that Won World War II.” The relationship between the Army Chief of Staff and...

Chris Bailey is not only an IPS kid and the chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, but he is also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Chief Bailey discusses his childhood dream of being a police officer, why Indianapolis is so special, and why his mentors mean so much to him.   Sponsors •        Veteran Strategies •&nbs...

On May 16, 1968, Navy Corpsman Donald “Doc” Ballard dove on a grenade thrown by a North Vietnam soldier in an attempt to save five United States Marines from death. Realizing the grenade failed to explode, Ballard quickly threw it out of harm's way just as it exploded thus saving the Marines and himself from harm or death. On May 14, 1970, he received the Medal of Honor from President Richard...

An election is also a time for reflection. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss historian Craig Shirley’s new book “The Search for Reagan: the Appealing Intellectual Conservatism of Ronald Reagan.” Was Reagan’s intellectual prowess underestimated by his opponents? How is Reagan’s outlook on government and his fellow man relevant in 2024? Craig Shirley b...

Fifty years after he resigned the presidency, the complex mystery that is Richard Nixon remains fascinating to historians and history nerds alike. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, renowned journalist and best-selling historian Evan Thomas discusses his biography “Being Nixon: A Man Divided.” Thomas covered politics and our political leaders for more than two decades and brings a uniqu...