Words To Live By Podcast

In today’s “words to live by” podcast we’re going to get at the heart of President Reagan’s desire to truly reach across the aisle and work together, no matter what your political preferences. Let's listen.

Almost as soon as the Inaugural ceremony was over, President Reagan set his sights on Capitol Hill. From day one, he and his team worked tirelessly to get Congress to pass legislation to put the economy back on track. Even a near-fatal assassination attempt did not slow him down. Nine months into his presidency he delivered remarks on the program for economic recovery at a White House reception for Members of Congress. Let’s listen. 

On July 16, 1980, Ronald Reagan secured the nomination for the Republican Party, formally accepting the nomination at the Republican National Convention in Detroit Michigan on July 17, 1980. Let’s listen.

In 1987, during an address to high school students on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, President Reagan declared, “We cannot be complacent about racism and bigotry. And I would challenge all of you to pledge yourselves to build an America where incidents of racial hatred do not happen.” Let’s listen.

In a statement announcing actions against terrorism just one month prior to his speech, President Reagan wrote, “The war which terrorists are waging is not only directed against the United States, it is a war against all of civilized society. This is a war in which innocent civilians are targets. This is a war in which innocent civilians are intentional victims…This cannot continue. We must act against those who have so little regard for human life and the values we cherish.” Let’s listen.

These past few months have been trying times for Americans and people around the world as we have battled with the Coronavirus and everything in its wake, but let’s now take a moment to be thankful that we ARE Americans…that we live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Let's listen.

In this radio address, delivered at Camp David on June 14, 1986, President Reagan spoke about both Flag Day, as well as Father’s Day, which was just a few days away. Let’s listen.

Last week marked the 76th anniversary of D-Day. To honor the occasion, let’s go back and listen to our June 2019 Words to Live by Podcast on the Normandy invasion, and President Reagan’s speeches honoring the 40th anniversary of that historic day. Let's Listen.

For all Americans, Memorial Day is a day to honor those who lost their lives defending our nation, our freedom, and our allies. In this week’s Words to Live By podcast, we are going to go back to our Memorial Day podcast from May 29, 2018. Let’s listen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

35 years ago, in January 1985, George Shultz met with Gromyko and the President held a Press conference to report to the American people. It’s a long conference, so we’ll break it in half in this podcast. You’ll hear Helen Thomas ask him about his Strategic Defense Initiative and US Soviet Arms Agreements.Let's listen.

40 years ago, in January 1980, Ronald Reagan was running for the Presidency. And then…as now…the subject of Iranian aggression was the focus of many speeches. Because in Iran, as President Reagan wrote in his autobiography, “more than fifty Americans had been held captive for almost a year under the regime of a vicious religious despot.” Let’s begin with his welcoming remarks to the freed American hostages in January 1981. In the speech, he personally recognizes several of the hostages and shares intimate stories that bring this speech to life. Let's listen.