Stay ConnectedThe Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications.
Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com
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The invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 is one of the pivotal events in world history—but how did it happen? Who made it happen? And what did its success mean for the future of the United States? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Michel Paradis, author of “The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower” who answers all these questions for us and more.
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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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
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Hailed by some as the “American Led Zeppelin” and the “band that saved heavy metal”, Van Halen has left a unique and uniquely loud mark on the world’s music scene. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we talk with famed rock and roll author Martin Popoff about his new book “Van Halen at 50” and dig deep into why these four icons, who honed their art in countless backyard parties in Southern California eventually became Hall of Famers.
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• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is John Quincy Adams the most underrated American statesman of the early nineteenth century? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, renowned historian Randall Woods discusses his new book “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” and how JQA changed the United States for the better—both at home and around the world.
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• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency” is award-winning author David Rubenstein’s latest triumph. Mr Rubenstein, who is also chairman and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles and chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, discuses his numerous and penetrating interviews with presidents and presidential historians.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
He was a mass murderer, a dictator, a man in a constant state of paranoia, but Stalin was also one of the most effective leaders during World War II. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, acclaimed author Giles Milton discusses his new book “The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance that Won the War."
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is this the wackiest, most disheartening presidential campaign season in American history? The “Leaders and Legends” podcast asked two experts this very question and you’ll have to listen to hear their answer. Kayla Dwyer, state government and politics reporter for The Indianapolis Star, and Tom LoBianco, founder of 24Sightnews. We didn’t solve any problems, but we also had a lot of fun. Hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day holiday.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mike Pence served as the 48th vice president of the United States—he is also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. VP Pence talks about his selection to be President Trump’s running mate, what it was like to write his book “So Help Me God", and his vision for a more Reaganesque Republican Party. He also answers our Five Questions.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The killing of four students by members of the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University on May 4, 1970 is a tragedy seared into American history and our collective psyche. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest Professor Brian VanDeMark discusses his magnificent new book, “Kent State: An American Tragedy”. His is an unprecedented examination of what happened on the campus that fateful Monday afternoon.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It is one of the great “what ifs” of American history—what if President John F. Kennedy had lived and what would have been his policy regarding troop deployments in Vietnam? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast acclaimed historian Marc Selverstone, Ph.D., discusses this topic and his superb book “The Kennedy Withdrawal: Camelot and the American Commitment to Vietnam.” Would JFK have taken the same route of escalation as his successor Lyndon Johnson? Our discussion sheds some light on this question and others.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new documentary on the career and crises of baseball immortal Pete Rose is currently on HBO. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss all things Pete with Keith O’Brien—author of “Charlie Hustle: the Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball.” Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame? It’s the first matter we discuss.
Sponsors
• NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station
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 photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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