The Reagan Caucus Podcast

Hudson Institute's Michael Sobolik joins us to discuss American foreign policy regarding China, especially in light of recent events.

Counterterrorism expert Tom Joscelyn joins John to discuss recent news.

Reagan Caucus friend Cliff Smith joins us for a chat about Ukraine, Iran, etc.

John and Tom review the first season of the Reagan Caucus Podcast and comment on some current events.

Lawyer, Capitol Hill veteran, and educator, Gregg Nunziata joins us for a fun talk about his efforts defending liberal democracy and the rule of law. We also talked about some recent Supreme Court cases.https://societyfortheruleoflaw.org/why-conservatives-must-defend-liberal-democracy/

John chats with Stephen Richer, the former Maricopa County Recorder in Arizona who became famous for defending the integrity of the 2020 election, despite intense opposition.

Brittany Martinez comes on to talk about the growing Principles First Movement, which aims to promote civility and respect for the rule of law in politics. John and Thomas shamelessly try to get her to share Capitol Hill rumors for clickbait purposes.

Historian David T Beito joins us to discuss his new book about FDR and the myths surrounding his character and leadership. Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/FDR-Political-David-T-Beito/dp/1637700695

Former Assistant Secretary of State and VP of the Heritage Foundation, Kim Holmes, joins us to discuss the war in Ukraine, the recent scandal at the Heritage Foundation, and the burgeoning post-liberal right. Check out his recent article on how America should approach the war in Ukraine: https://thevitalcenter.com/current-issue/in-ukraine-time-could-be-on-our-side

Victoria Holmes, producer at the Dispatch, joins us to discuss young right-wing radicals (e.g. the Groypers, disciples of Nick Fuentes). See her videos on this at: https://www.youtube.com/@victoriaholmes675

James Monroe's relative Jeff Mayhugh joins us to discuss reforms to make a true House of Representin'.

Russian-American, and opponent of the "evil empire," Cathy Young, joins us to discuss the recent elections and other matters of politics.

John J. Vecchione, one of the lawyers who filed a suit against the Trump administration for the recent tariffs, joins us to talk about the oral arguments in the tariff case ( Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump). He also discusses his week advising Judge Wapner on The People's Court.

Political commentator and writer Krista Kafer joins us for a fun discussion about protests, primaries, polarization, the state of the two major parties, and a host of other issues.

Reaganite congressman, and Brigadier General, Don Bacon joins us to discuss Ukraine, tariffs, the government shutdown, and Ronald Reagan.

David French of the NY Times joins us to discuss the recent talk of a Christian revival, among other topics. Tom did not have his mic, so we apologize he sounds like he's calling in from a gas station payphone.

Co-founder of the Dispatch, and veteran conservative journalist, author, and political commentator, Jonah Goldberg, joins us to discuss, among other things, the state of right-wing media.

Mike Nelson joins us again to talk about Hegseth's recent performance in front of U.S. military leaders.

Veteran political columnist Matt Lewis joins the show to discuss recent attacks on freedom of speech, especially the FCC chair's jawboning of ABC.

Economist Patrick Horan joins us to discuss the economy, the Federal Reserve, and monetary policy.

AEI's Brent Orrell joins us to discuss his research on Artificial Intelligence's impact on the American workforce.

Known for his work exposing the excesses of the academic left, lesser known is James Lindsay's intelligent critique of the anti-liberal, postliberal, and even "woke" right. He joins us for a conversation that is both illuminating and terrifying.

Veteran firearms reporter Stephen Gutowski (founder of The Reload), joins us to discuss what is known about mass shootings and the debates about using public policy as a response to them.

John chats with veteran journalist and stand-up comedian Robert A. George about the state of America's two major parties.

We are joined by veteran Hollywood screenwriter Howard Klausner ( Space Cowboys ). He talks about his recent project, Reagan , which fittingly has the record for largest gap between critic and audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes (18% - 98%).