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Nixon Now Podcast
by Richard Nixon Foundation
A podcast about American and world history during the life and times of President Nixon, and its impact on today's politics and society. ©2020 RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Richard Nixon and the National Cancer Act of 1971
December 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of President Nixon signing the National Cancer Act of 1971. To celebrate that visionary and transformative bipartisan legislation, the Richard Nixon Foundation hosted the first Nixon National Cancer Conference, a two-day gathering of distinguished Nobel...
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Jeffrey Garten on the President Nixon’s Transformation of the Global Monetary System
Fifty years ago today, President Nixon addressed the nation on television to announce “the most comprehensive new economic policy to be undertaken in this nation in four decades.” Jeffrey Garten, the former dean of the Yale School of Management and Undersecretary of Commerce in the Clinton...
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The President and the Planet: Episode 3
The President and the Planet: Episode 3 by Richard Nixon Foundation
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The President and the Planet: Episode 2
The President and the Planet: Episode 2 by Richard Nixon Foundation
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The President and the Planet: Episode 1
In his 1970 State of the Union address, President Nixon said “The great question of the 1970s is: Shall we surrender to our surroundings or shall we make our peace with nature and begin to make reparations for the damage we have done to our air, to our land, and to our water?” Fifty years ago, a...
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President's Clup Bonus Episode: First Ladies
President's Clup Bonus Episode: First Ladies by Richard Nixon Foundation
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President's Club - Episode 6, Donald Trump and Richard Nixon
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores a previously unknown and unexplored decades-long relationship between President Nixon and President Trump. During his presidency, Trump has cited his predecessor on multiple occasions. Earlier this year, a reflective Trump told reporters, “I think of...
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President's Club - Episode 5, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the relationship between George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, one-time competitors who spearheaded worldwide humanitarian relief. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.
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President's Club - Episode 4, Nixon, Ike and JFK
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores two fascinating presidential relationships. We first delve into the bond between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon, an apprentice-type relationship that created the modern vice presidency. The second segment of the podcast looks closely at John…
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President's Club - Episode 3, FDR and LBJ
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the fascinating relationship between President Franklin Roosevelt and President Lyndon Johnson. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.
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President's Club - Episode 2, Roosevelt and Taft
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the complicated and fascinating relationship between President Theodore Roosevelt and President William Taft. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.
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The Presidents Club - Episode 1, Adams and Jefferson
This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the complicated and fascinating relationship between President Adams and President Jefferson. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.
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Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 3
Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace
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Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 2
Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace
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Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 1
Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 2
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 3
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 5
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 8
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Epilogue
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 4
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 6
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 7
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 1
"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.
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Evan Thomas on the Great Silent Majority
Fifty years ago this week, President Nixon gave his address to the nation on the Vietnam War, popularly known as the "Silent Majority" Speech. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore this topic with Evan Thomas, former Newsweek editor, and best selling author of serious historical...
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Michael Ebbing on the Role of the White House Communications Agency
On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore the history and mission of the White House Communications Agency or WHCA, the presidential support staff responsible for the facilitation of all communication throughout the White House, Camp David, presidential transportation, sites of major...
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John Marini on President Nixon and the Administrative State
This edition of the Nixon Now Podcast explores President Nixon’s view on the role and machinery of government, and the administrative state. Our guest is Dr. John Marini, professor of political science at the University of Nevada-Reno and a senior fellow of the Claremont Institute. He is…
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William Quandt on the October 1973 Middle East War
Interview Date: October 7, 2019 October 6 marked the 47th anniversary of the beginning of the October 1973 War between Israel and Arab States Egypt and Syria. After over four years of a war of attrition between Israel and its Arab neighbors, and diplomatic efforts moving at an unhurried pace,...
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A Close Read of the Shanghai Communiqué with Martin Gold
What are the details of the "Shanghai Communiqué," the joint diplomatic declaration by President Nixon and China's leadership, after the American President's historic trip to China in February 1972? And why is it relevant today? To examine this consequential document, we are joined by Martin B....
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Major Garrett on How History Informs Journalism
On this edition of the Nixon Now podcast, we’re in studio with Major Garrett, CBS News Chief Washington correspondent and host of “The Takeout Podcast.” He was previously CBS’ Chief White House correspondent, and is a veteran reporter of Congress and presidential campaigns. Major Garrett…
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Lori Cox Han on Pat Buchanan as Advisor to President Nixon
Patrick J. Buchanan ran for president three times -- in 1992, 1996, and 2000. Some say his influence can still be felt in the modern political landscape. He worked in the Reagan administration as director of communications, but got his start under Richard Nixon first as an aide in the 1968...
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Irv Gellman on Nixon, Castro and the Cuban Revolution
2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the Cuban revolution and the take over of the island country by Communist leader Fidel Castro. In April 1959, Castro traveled to Washington and met with Vice President Nixon. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore this topic and the history of the...
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Secret Service Agent on Witnessing President Nixon's Phone Call to the Moon
On July 20 of this year the Nixon Foundation commemorated the 50th anniversary of America’s moon shot with AT&T at the Nixon Presidential Library with events all day on campus. The keynote was a discussion between three White House aides who witnessed President Nixon’s historic call from the Oval...
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Nicholas Sarantakes on President Nixon and Football
We are now about to begin football season. On an earlier podcast, we talked Nixon’s love for baseball what they call America’s past time. On this edition we’ll talk about Nixon’s love for America’s passion, football. On this edition, we’re back with Nicholas Evan Sarantakes, professor of…
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Michael Bobelian on Fortas, Warren, Johnson, Nixon and the Shaping of the Modern Court
Fifty years ago, President Nixon appointed Warren Burger as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. Nixon would go on to appoint three additional justices. Nixon believed these appointments to be one of the central pillars of his presidential legacy. On this edition of the Nixon Now...
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Linda Hobgood on Pat Nixon and the Press
What was First Lady Pat Nixon’s relationship with the media during the Presidency? On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore this subject with Linda Hobgood, director of the speech center at the University of Richmond, and instructor in their department of rhetoric and communications....
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Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11 at 50
This special edition of the Nixon Now Podcast features Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in a Nixon Library discussion with Nixon Foundation President and CEO Hugh Hewitt. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the Nixon Foundation presented Aldrin with its "Greatest...
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Jeryl Cordell on Witnessing the Apollo Splash Down
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing. To commemorate this occasion, the Nixon Library has a new, exciting and interactive exhibit throughout the year. It’s called Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind. Our guest today on this edition of the Nixon Now podcast not only...
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Kasey Pipes on Richard Nixon's Remarkable Post-Presidency
On August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon became the first and only president to resign. A decade later, Nixon was back as a trusted advisor to presidents dispensing wisdom on campaign strategy, and shaping the course of national and world events. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast we're joined in...
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Nicholas Sarantakes on President Nixon and Baseball
On July 22, 1969, President Nixon celebrated the 100th anniversary of baseball with a White House reception of over 400 baseball greats, officials, and media. Among those in attendance in the East Room were Pittsburgh Pirates all-star Roberto Clemente, New York Yankees greats Joe DiMaggio and...
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Irv Gellman on Vice President Nixon and the Hungarian Refugee Crisis
On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we’re talking the Hungarian Revolution and Refugee crisis of 1956, then Vice President Nixon’s visit to the Austro-Hungarian border that December, and his work on the Federal response to the crisis. Our guest again is Irwin Gellman. He’s a historian, and...
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Robert Dupont on the 50th Anniversary of President Nixon's Message on Dangerous Drugs
This week marks the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s special message to the Congress on Control of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. President Nixon said: A national awareness of the gravity of the situation is needed; a new urgency and concerted national policy are needed at the Federal level…
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The Nixon Doctrine at 50
This summer marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nixon Doctrine. One day after the Apollo 11 splashdown in the South Pacific, President Nixon articulated a foreign policy doctrine in an informal press conference on the island of Guam. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we’ve assembled a panel...
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Francis French on the Lives of the Three Apollo XI Astronauts
On this edition of the Nixon Now podcast, we explore the lives of the the three Apollo XI Astronauts. To answer these and other questions about the historic mission to the moon is Francis French. French is a writer specializing in space flight history. He is the author of several serious books...
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Luke Nichter on the Nixon Tapes and Watergate
On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we’re talking the Nixon Tapes with specific focus on President Nixon’s taped conversations about the Watergate controversy of June 1972. Our guest again is Luke Nichter, Professor of History at Texas A&M University, Central Texas. He’s the nation’s…
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Irv Gellman on the Behind the Scenes Story of the Kitchen Debate
This summer marks the 60th anniversary of the famous Kitchen Debate between then Vice President Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, Nixon biographer Irv Gellman talks the behind the scenes story of this historic event. Dr. Gellman is author of The...
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John Logsdon on President Nixon, the Apollo Program and Space Policy
What was President Nixon's Space Policy Doctrine? Here to answer this and other questions Dr. John Logsdon, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs, at the Elliot School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. He founded the school's Space Policy...
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Luke Nichter on the Nixon Tapes and the End of the Vietnam War
On this edition of the Nixon Now podcast, we’re talking the Nixon Tapes again, with specific focus on President Nixon’s taped conversations about the end of the Vietnam War in 1972 and 1973. Our guest again is Luke Nichter, Professor of History at Texas A&M University, Central Texas. He’s the...
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John Price on President Nixon's Health Care Strategy
On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we’re talking President Nixon’s health care strategy with John Price. In addition to presenting two comprehensive health care proposals to Congress, Nixon signed the National Cancer Act (1971) and the Health Maintenance Organization Act (1973). Mr. Price...
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Winston Lord on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership in the Nixon Administration
On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we discuss diplomacy, grand strategy, and leadership, from the perspective of President Nixon and his Assistant for National Security Affairs, Henry Kissinger. Our guest today is Winston Lord, who worked by Dr. Kissinger’s side on every major foreign…
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