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Time for Choosing May 26, 2020

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As we wrap up our May podcasts of bringing you some of our favorite Ronald Reagan speeches and quotes, we thought we would end the month with our most listened to and downloaded Ronald Reagan speech on our YouTube Channel – Governor Reagan’s “Time For Choosing Speech.” Let's listen.

Socialized Medicine May 19, 2020

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In 1961, Ronald Reagan spoke out about socialized medicine in an 11-minute recording. Much of this recording is still relevant today. In fact, in the hundreds upon hundreds of Ronald Reagan speeches we have on our YouTube channel, this speech is in the top 15 of most downloaded. Let’s listen.

Words to Live By "Crisis Management" Apr 07, 2020

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In this podcast, we’ll look at two different types of challenges – first, the PATCO Air Traffic Controllers strike in 1981 and the President’s decisive plan of action. In the second half of the podcast, we’ll listen to a very thoughtful speech he believed was essential to be delivered to the American people after the tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Let's listen.

Words to Live By "Canada" Mar 24, 2020

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In 1985, 35 years ago, Prime Minister Mulroney and President Reagan held what was known as the Shamrock summit, as their meetings in Canada centered around one of President Reagan’s favorite days, St. Patrick’s Day. Let's listen.

The MX Missile Mar 10, 2020

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Ronald Reagan was convinced that US defenses had been allowed to deteriorate during the 1970s and that this condition had left the United States vulnerable. President Reagan sought a substantial increase in US defense spending, hoping to restore some programs canceled by Carter, such as the neutron bomb (the enhanced radiation weapon), and the B-1 bomber. So we’ll start this podcast with his speech from March 6th. Let's listen.

CPAC Mar 03, 2020

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It’s no secret that CPAC loves Ronald Reagan and he even spoke at the first-ever CPAC in 1974. Ronald Reagan’s speeches at CPAC are part of the history of the modern conservative movement. He reminded us of the ideals and values that have guided our republic through more than two centuries of progress and trial in our quest to preserve freedom and assure justice. His words have challenged us in the past and inspired us for the future.Let's listen.

Communism Feb 18, 2020

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35 years ago, in 1985, President Reagan was frustrated with Congress’ reluctance to support freedom fighters who opposed totalitarian communistic rule in Central America. He believed their reluctance was a result of isolationist policies as a result of the war in Vietnam. Frustrated by Congressional inaction, he took his case to the American people in 1985, delivering this radio address to them.Let's Listen.

The Reagan Doctrine Feb 11, 2020

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Over the years, you’ve probably heard about various political doctrines… Well in 1985 President Reagan chose to use the forum of the United States Congress and his State of the Union Address to define what Charles Krauthammer named, “The Reagan Doctrine.”Let's listen.

National Prayer Breakfast Jan 28, 2020

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For 67 years, presidents have spent the morning of the last Thursday in January or the first Thursday in February gathering with members of Congress and evangelical Christians for the National Prayer Breakfast. Here is one of Ronald Reagan’s most memorable speeches, delivered 35 years ago. In the second half of this podcast, you’ll have a chance to hear another speech at the Annual National Prayer Breakfast from 1986.Let's listen.

Second Inaugural Address Jan 21, 2020

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In this podcast, we’ll focus on President Reagan’s second address. 35 years ago, on January 21st 1985, bitterly cold temperatures in Washington DC forced the cancellation of the Inaugural Parade and required President Reagan to deliver his second inaugural address…indoors, all 2,546 words.Let's listen.

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