RONALD REAGAN REDUX: Thoughts Before I Re-Run The 12 Part Reagan Series

RONALD REAGAN REDUX: Thoughts Before I Re-Run The 12 Part Reagan Series

Author: Bruce Carlson February 23, 2026 Duration: 28:46
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For my 20th year, I'm replaying the most popular series I've done, a look at Ronald Reagan in 12 episodes. Before I do that, I have few thoughts about what might have been left out of that huge undertaking, and one new item that wasn't available when it was recorded a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Duration: 1:31:43
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Duration: 1:26:32
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Duration: 1:11:57
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Duration: 1:11:12
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Duration: 1:45:11
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Duration: 1:39:13
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Duration: 59:03
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Duration: 1:36:14
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