Ronald Reagan
Mentioned in 122 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Former U.S. President known for championing democracy and human rights advocacy in foreign policy during the 1980s, implementing distinctive Cold War strategies against the Soviet Union, and delivering optimistic domestic messaging. Podcasts frequently reference Reagan for historical comparisons on economic policy, nuclear strategy, presidential leadership style, and ideological approaches to governance, as well as to contextualize contemporary political debates about executive authority and international affairs.
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Episode Appearances
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 16, 2026
1PM ET 04/16/2026 Newscast
“Referenced as last president to invite Israeli and Lebanese leaders to Washington in 1983”
My First Million · Apr 16, 2026
#1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically better
“Example of textbook super communication through vulnerability and humor in 1984 debate with Walter Mondale”
John Solomon Reports · Apr 11, 2026
Springtime Strategies: Congressman Tom McClintock on Economic Optimism and the Road Ahead
“Referenced as model for economic recovery and political strategy; discussed wage indexing and tax policy”
In Depth With Graham Bensinger · Apr 10, 2026
Jay Leno: The best advice I received from Johnny Carson | Trending Now
“Audience member at White House performance where Leno tested material and received positive feedback”
Knowledge Fight · Apr 10, 2026
#1133: April 3, 2026
“Allegedly told White House audience that E.T. movie was fact not fiction; used as evidence of government UFO knowledge”
Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know · Apr 8, 2026
How Ben & Jerry’s Was Silenced on Gaza - with Ben Cohen
“Referenced for 1980s Star Wars missile defense program, compared to current orbital supremacy proposals”
You Betcha Radio · Apr 8, 2026
Emergency Therapy Session (Myles Vs. Ryan) 🎙 #372
“Historical reference in 1983 hostage situation at Augusta National Golf Club where gunman demanded to speak with him”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Froze federal minimum wage increases in 1980s, creating natural experiments for wage research”
American Potential · Apr 7, 2026
Cutting Red Tape: How Tennessee Is Empowering Small Businesses
“Cited as major political influence on Jack Johnson's conservative values from age 12-20”
American Potential · Apr 3, 2026
March Madness: Who Is America’s Greatest Defender of Freedom?
“Discussed for ending Cold War, restoring American optimism, and championing free markets and conservative movement.”
Conversations with Tyler · Apr 1, 2026
Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness
“Cowen identifies Reagan as admired president representing classical liberalism.”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 25, 2026
Bill O’Reilly on Trump’s Next Move & Why America Is at a Turning Point
“Referenced as example of conservative governance in California before demographic shifts”
5-4 · Mar 24, 2026
Dames & Moore v. Regan
“Enforced Carter's executive orders terminating lawsuits; his campaign allegedly coordinated with Iran to delay hostage release to embarrass Carter”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 23, 2026
Ken Burns
“Discussed as initiating Southern Strategy realignment through Philadelphia, Mississippi campaign speech”
Empire: World History · Mar 19, 2026
343. Lebanon: Hezbollah, Israel, & Fifty Years As A Battleground
“US President during 1982 invasion and Marine barracks bombing; initially resisted withdrawal, then withdrew Marines from Lebanon.”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 18, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 971: Senate Continues Debates On SAVE AMERICA ACT
“Referenced for historical comparison on Iran policy and military decision-making precedent”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 16, 2026
#464 — The Politics of Pragmatism and the Future of California
“Referenced regarding deinstitutionalization of mental health system that created current crisis”
Consider This from NPR · Mar 12, 2026
Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders?
“Expanded assassination ban established by predecessor; maintained policy against assassination as tool”
Fresh Air · Mar 10, 2026
Jamilah Lemieux on the complicated beauty of being a ‘Black. Single. Mother.’
“President who popularized 'welfare queen' stereotype, cementing cultural stigma against single mothers”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 5203: Counter-Intelligence Tracking President Trump; Iranians Demand Change
“Referenced as comparison point for Trump's military leadership approach”
Letters from an American · Mar 9, 2026
The Administration's Views on the Iran War and Foreign Affairs
“Former president whose 1980 campaign institutionalized cowboy individualism ideology within Republican Party foreign policy.”
NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes · Mar 9, 2026
Dr. Caroline Leaf on Mental Health, Faith & Rewiring the Mind | NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes
“Cited as example of highly intelligent person who developed Alzheimer's despite cognitive capabilities”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 7, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 963: Harnwell’s speech to the “Advance” conference in Sydney on the BETRAYAL of Judeo-Christian West
“Former US President quoted by Hanwell on government waste and taxation, cited as philosophical influence on his libertarian political views.”
IHIP News · Mar 4, 2026
US Troops Report Trump Regime's Religious Threats of 'Armageddon' in Iran?
“Referenced as historical figure during whose election era evangelical churches began promoting Armageddon theology centered on Iran”
3 Takeaways™ · Mar 3, 2026
Government by Deal: What Happens When Everything Becomes Negotiable? (#291)
“Referenced as transformative president who drove durable change through legislative reforms and defense buildup”
O'Connor & Company · Mar 2, 2026
JOE DIGENOVA, IRANIAN WOMEN AND LEFTIST FEMINISTS, DANIEL HOFFMAN, MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE AYATOLLAH’S DEATH
“Former president cited as precedent for military action in Grenada without formal Congressional authorization”
American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Mar 1, 2026
The Man That Hacked NASA and Found UFOs [Interview w/ Gary McKinnon]
“US President whose 1985 diary noted shuttle capacity to orbit 300 people, suggesting classified space operations”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
2/27/26 - Understanding Iran: What the Negotiations Really Mean
“Former President cited as model for 'peace through strength' doctrine and military action against Iran”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 27, 2026
KK x Mundo Crossover: Local and National Sports Media Freak Out | 2-27-26
“Referenced as president elected after 1980 Miracle on Ice, leading to the 'golden era of the 80s'”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Historical president; represented shift toward libertarian conservatism that influenced current federal judges' ideologies”
Morning Joe · Feb 25, 2026
Unrelenting bigotry, lies and attacks: Joe reacts to Trump’s State of the Union
“Referenced as Republican who opposed anti-immigration rhetoric that current GOP party now embraces”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s Polls Stink. Will SOTU Turn Them Around?
“Referenced historical comparison for managing economic downturn with clear forward-looking theory of the case”
DISGRACELAND · Feb 24, 2026
The Grateful Dead (Pt. 3): What The Epstein Files Tell Us About Bob Weir’s Bohemian Grove Ties and MK Ultra
“California governor and Bohemian Grove member who pledged support to Nixon after Grove lakeside chat”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 23, 2026
SUSAN RICE CALLS FOR RETRIBUTION, JP MORGAN ADMITS TO DE-BANKING, JOURNALIST KEVIN MOONEY, SECRET SERVICE KILLS MAN TRYING TO BREAK INTO MAR-A-LAGO
“Historical comparison for media vilification; referenced as precedent for later rehabilitation of political figures”
Cleared Hot · Feb 23, 2026
The Real Generation Kill | Brad Colbert | Ep. 434
“Referenced as example of respectful, humble presidential leadership despite landslide electoral victory”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 22, 2026
O'Round the World - February 22, 2026
“Referenced as example of disciplined president who didn't publicly lash out at critics”
Irregular Warfare Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Preserving the American Edge: Revitalizing the Defense Industrial Base
“U.S. President; drove Second Offset strategy leveraging industrial base innovation”
In Pursuit of Development · Feb 18, 2026
Debt, development finance, and global agency – David McNair
“Referenced as beneficiary of Mont Pelerin Society's 20-year ideological groundwork enabling radical policy shifts”
Cleared Hot · Feb 16, 2026
Built to Kill: Writing the Gray Man | Mark Greaney | Ep. 433
“Former U.S. President; photographed with The Hunt for Red October, creating publicity that launched Clancy's career”
El Orden Mundial · Feb 15, 2026
El Orden Mundial: La razón por la que Pedro Sánchez se niega a aumentar el gasto en Defensa
“Expresidente estadounidense citado por Sánchez sobre futilidad de guerra nuclear”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 13 2026
“Historical comparison point for economic recovery patterns and midterm election dynamics”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
Hour 1 - Trump's Economic Victory Lap
“Historical economic comparison; 1982 recession preceded 1984 landslide, used as model for Trump's delayed voter perception challenge”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
Hour 2 - Clay Wants to Invest in Cuba
“Historical parallel for Trump's second-term economic performance and geopolitical strategy”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 13, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Lee Zeldin | 2/13/26
“Historical reference for Cold War strategy; experts predicted failure but Reagan's approach led to Soviet collapse, paralleling current Trump strategy.”
The DSR Network · Feb 11, 2026
Welcome to the New Nuclear Nightmare
“Former president credited with negotiating INF Treaty and understanding necessity of arms control despite being Republican”
Steve Deace Show · Feb 11, 2026
Pam Bondi CRASHES OUT?! | Guest: Pam Bondi | 2/11/26
“Historical reference for effective political pressure tactics on opposing party members (bull weevils)”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 11, 2026
Black Box ‘Realism’ | Interview: Elliott Abrams
“Referenced extensively for human rights advocacy and democracy promotion in foreign policy during 1980s”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Feb 11, 2026
The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass
“President who built coalition combining free market libertarians with traditional conservatives and Cold War hawks”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 11, 2026
Stoic Practices for Getting Rid of Mental Junk, Your Morning Routine, and Talking to the Dead | Ryan Holiday
“U.S. President who used index card system for organizing knowledge and anecdotes throughout career”
The Fact Hunter · Feb 11, 2026
Episode 396: Noahide Laws
“President who issued Proclamation 5463 (1986) recognizing Schneerson and Noahide Laws; designated Education Day USA”