Republicans and Evangelicals | Ronald Reagan's Double Cross

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Before he became president, Reagan was the head of the Screen Actors' Guild. When it came down to backing his followers or helping big business, he chose business. The same was true when he fought air traffic controllers. In this way, you can see the influence of Ayn Rand.

Reagan grew up as a poor kid, but he later became a famous radio star and movie icon. When his star faded, he became a political guest speaker and found a new path forward.

In this episode, we're going to better understand the groundwork for the Reagan presidency. Our special guest is historian and author Rick Perlstein.

Sources:

Reagan: An American Journey by Bob Spitz

US v. Paramount Pictures from Justia

article from the Reagan library

Reagan: His Life and Legend by Max Boot

The Invisible Bridge and Reaganland by Rick Perlstein

CNN article on Paul Manafort

Reagan's speech at the Neshoba County Fair