Reaganism

On this episode of Reaganism, Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. French Hill, to discuss the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and why it is a supply-side solution to America’s housing crisis. Rep. Hill explains that the bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers, encourage modular and manufactured housing,...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with David Ulevitch of Andreessen Horowitz to discuss the firm's American Dynamism practice and its focus on investing in technologies that strengthen U.S. national security and industrial capacity. Their conversation explored how venture capital can help rebuild the defense industrial base through startups in autonomy, drones, missiles, energy, space,...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Rich Goldberg to discuss the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and its immediate implications for sanctions relief, oil exports, and financial access for Iran. Roger and Rich unpacked how the deal differs from the JCPOA, emphasizing that while the agreement creates a short-term window for Iran to sell oil and access frozen assets, it d...

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Director of the Center for Civility and Democracy at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute to discuss the Center's newly released "Civility Handbook." The conversation highlights the challenges of civility in the United States, emphasizing the need...

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Matthew Waxman of Columbia University Law School to discuss the complexities of war powers in the United States, focusing on the president's authority to use military force and the implications of the War Powers Resolution. The dialogue explores historical and contemporary issues, including the constitutional powe...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Yonatan Green, author of the new book "Rogue Justice: The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel." They explore the controversial role of the Israeli Supreme Court, which Green argues has overstepped its bounds by exercising judicial review without a formal constitution. Green explains how the court's actions have led to significant politica...

On this episode of Reaganism, Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Dr. Erica Brown to discuss her recent article "What Holds America Together?" The dialogue delves into the ideas of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, focusing on the concept of covenantal politics and its relevance to America's 250th anniversary. Erica shares insights on Rabbi Sacks' views on the distinction between soc...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Peter Ludwig, Chief Technology Officer and cofounder of Applied Intuition, a physical AI company. They explore the intersection of technology and national security, focusing on the role of physical AI. Peter shares insights into his journey from Google to developing AI technologies that enhance both commercial and defense sectors. They dis...

On this episode of Reaganism, Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Michael Auslin, to discuss "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America," in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Michael shares his journey from studying U.S.-Asia relations to exploring the Declaration's significance, inspired by his experiences in Japan and the concept of n...

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakeheim sits down with Mark Montgomery to discuss the geopolitical tensions surrounding Operation Epic Fury and the U.S. blockade outside the Strait of Hormuz. They explore the implications of economic warfare between the U.S. and Iran, highlighting the strategic and economic disparities between the two nations. Mark provides insights...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Wess Mitchell to discuss Wess' new book "Great Power Diplomacy," which explores the role of diplomacy in strategic statecraft throughout history. Mitchell explains the "simultaneity problem," where the U.S. faces multiple adversaries but lacks the military capacity to address them all simultaneously was the initial inspiration for the book. He arg...

On this episode of Reaganism, guest host, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff sits down with Jamie Fly, CEO of Freedom House, to discuss Freedom House's annual "Freedom in the World" report. The report found that the world is experiencing its 20th consecutive year of democratic backsliding. Jamie and Rachel discuss the trends contributing to this backslide and also identify some glimmers...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Michael O'Hanlon, to discuss O'Hanlon's new book, "To Dare Mighty Things: U.S. Defense Strategies Since the Revolution." The conversation delves into the evolution of U.S. defense strategies and the importance of learning from past military engagements to inform current and future strategies. O'Hanlon emphasizes the need for a robust defense strat...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Senator Dave McCormick, US Senator from Pennsylvania who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and chairs the Middle East subcommittee. Roger and Senator McCormick explore the latest battlefield dynamics during Operation Epic Fury and conclude that the US is well on the way to achieving its military objectives and realizing a favorable po...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Walter Russell Mead, to discuss the geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf, particularly the strategic implications of the Strait of Hormuz's closure and its potential impact on President Trump's legacy. Walter emphasizes the dynamic nature of the situation and the significant decisions facing the Trump administration. The conversation...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Peter Rough to discuss the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Operation Epic Fury. The conversation delves into the evolving stance of America's allies, particularly in Europe and the Gulf, as they navigate their support for U.S. military actions against Iran. Peter highlights the initial hesitance of European allies to support the operation, which...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Matt Kroenig to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran, focusing on the balance between preemption and diplomacy. They explore the implications of recent actions like Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury, debating whether the goal should be regime change or a weakened regime. The conversation also covers Iran's regional strategies, including i...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim welcomes Jon Hillman, a senior fellow for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss their latest Task Force Report on US Economic Security. The conversation delves into the strategic importance of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, highlighting their potential to generate up to $29 trillion in econo...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget, highlighting its potential impact on US military capabilities and global commitments. Roger and Henry explore the historical significance of such an increase, the strategic necessity of aligning military resources w...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim sits down with Arthur Herman to discuss his latest oped in the Wall Street Journal titled "America is the Sole Superpower Again." Herman argues that despite the presence of China, India, and other great powers, the United States is the sole superpower because it alone is capable of dictating the tempo and direction of world events, as recently evidenced...

On this episode of Reaganism, Rachel Hoff sits down with Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and human rights activist. The discussion delves into the ongoing protests in Iran, sparked by economic distress and the brutal enforcement of compulsory hijab laws, which have evolved into a broader revolution against the Islamic Republic. Masih shares her personal experiences and insights into the regi...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Joseph Ledford of the Hoover Institution to discuss Operation Absolute Resolve, the US snatch-and-grab mission in Venezuela to apprehend dictator Nicolas Maduro. Joseph highlights the historical context of US involvement in Latin America, drawing parallels between past and present policies. They explore the strategic significance of the operation...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Derek Chollet, Managing Director at the JPMorgan Chase Center for Geopolitics, to discuss JPMorgan's ambitious $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative. The conversation highlights the initiative's focus on bolstering U.S. national security through investments in critical sectors like defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Derek emph...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down live at the Reagan National Defense Forum with Substrate's founder and CEO, James Proud. Roger and James discuss Substrate's background, and it's promise to revolutionize the chip industry that is currently dominated by Taiwan and Dutch origin lithography machines. Roger and James discuss the history and state of the US chip industry and the chip race...

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger sits down with Aaron MacLean, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and host of the "School of War" podcast. They delve into the complexities of the Trump National Security Strategy, exploring its implications and the competing ideological factions within the administration. They discuss how the strategy reflects a mix of influences, with Aaron noting that it...