Best Reagan Library Podcasts (2025)

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"California's What?" S1E15: Rosamond in the '70s 57:03

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After a summer hiatus, we are back baby! And this time we're (almost) live! Journey to the high desert of California in the 1970s with my mom, who lived it. We recorded this whole episode in real time, and we didn't even have any wine!Learn about the small desert town of Rosamond, California. It's a one exit town with a hole lot of unexpected treas…

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"California's What?" S1E14: Tehachapi, ft. Comedian Bryan Burris (pt. 2) 1:08:11

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If you enjoyed the first half of my conversation with comedian Bryan Burris in all things Tehachapi, CA, well, you're gonna like this. That's right, it's the second half- PLUS my Tehachapi Hot Tips! Learn about Tehachapi's best sushi (Kasagiri), the best apples.... in the world? (Pulford's Appletree Orchard), where to get the best local honey (from…

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"California's What?" S1E13: Tehachapi, ft. Comedian Bryan Burris (pt. 1) 1:07:07

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Visit my hometown! Join me and guy I went to high school with turned stand up comedian Bryan Burris as we talk all thing Land of Four Seasons, that's right, Tehachapi California. In the middle of everything, in the middle of nowhere, Tehachapi has it all and also not much. Learn about this most unique and under-the-radar town in California. There i…

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"California's What?" S1E11: Santa Cruz & Poetry ft. Maria Garcia Teutsch 1:08:35

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Join poet Maria Garcia Teutsch as she tells her about her writing, the inspiration of California, her work with Hartnell College and the Henry Miller Library, her home in Santa Cruz, her amazing backyard, and so much more! The greater Monterey Bay area, from the cliffs of Big Sur to the redwoods of Santa Cruz, has been fertile ground for artists an…

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"California's What?" S1E10: Historic Greater Glendale ft. Cheyanne's Mom (Pt. 2) 1:09:04

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Part two of my interview with *my mom* about growing up in Glendale in the 1960s, my family's century plus history in L.A., and the heritage establishments and fun spots you can still go to! We discuss:Bob’s Big BoyTallyrand’sThe Tam O’ShanterViva’s CantinaPickwickThe Swinging Bridgefeminism!NudieWineGlass bottom boats of CatalinaManifest DestinyHo…

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"California's What?" S1E9: Historic Greater Glendale ft. Cheyanne's Mom (Pt. 1) 1:11:17

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Travel back in time... to the 1960s and beyond! Enjoy part one of this two part special interview with my mom (!) as we talk about the area surrounding Griffith Park, Los Feliz, Toluca Lake, and Glendale and our family's history there over the last century. Don't worry, this isn't your typical family history: we've got movie stars, horseback acroba…

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"California's What?" S1E8: Laurel Canyon ft. Spike Stewart 1:08:32

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Episode 8 is all about LA's coolest neighborhood: Laurel Canyon. Hear stories about the Canyon's past, its present, and why its energy will never change, from longtime resident artist Spike Stewart! Spike and his partner Lilly operate the beloved coffee cart at the Canyon Country Store, the heart of this very special neighborhood. Spike, a native o…

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"California's What?" S1E7: Benji Hughes' Golden State 53:47

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Our first California Nonresident guest is.... drumroll please..... bit longer now....... ok good..... yes..... that's right.... yes.... right there.... okay okay..... here he is.... it's Benji Hughes! The North Carolina singer, songwriter, musician & bon vivant regales us with stories about his time spent in California, where he has lived at variou…

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"California's What?" S1E6: The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest with retired Ranger Lauren Hollen 1:02:19

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Did you know the oldest living non-clonal organism on Earth sits on the top of a remote California mountain range? Now you do- and if you listen to Episode 6 (that's this one) you will learn even more about this majestic tree and the otherworldly landscape it calls home, all from none other than former Park Ranger Lauren Hollen! It's a treat, a hoo…

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"California's What?" S1E5: The Bakersfield Sound with Jimmy Phillips 1:07:45

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Episode 5 features a fun & fascinating interview with foundational drummer of the Bakersfield Sound, Mr. Jimmy Phillips. Jim played with such greats as Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, and Red Simpson, recording for years as a session man at Capitol Records and touring around California in some of the state's earliest rock bands. Born in a "Government…

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"California's What?" S1E4: California Wine & Agriculture 1:04:07

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Episode 4 is all about wine and agriculture- we can't survive without one, and growing food is nice, too. Special guest Aly Pulford, agribusiness maven, viticultural guru and my childhood best friend, regales us with facts and stories about California's wines, wine-making regions, more useful crops, and little a bit about mealy bugs (sorry not sorr…

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"California's What?" S1E3: The Gold Country feat. Joe Bourdet 1:06:22

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Explore California's Gold Country with musician Joe Bourdet! Learn about historic Nevada City, the Yuba river, gold mining, social media exploration etiquette, and the gorgeous pastoral folk rock of singer songwriter Joe Bourdet! Features three tracks from his upcoming album Meadow Rock. Buckle up, fam, it's a beautiful ride!…

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Throwback Thursdays with President Reagan (Season 1) Ep 1- Optimism 1:00

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We're excited to launch our new podcast series – "Throwback Thursdays with President Reagan"– where we’ll share some of our favorite quotes by the President. In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we share President Reagan’s eternal optimism.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 7 (Season 4) - Shirley MacLaine 1:00

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In honor of the upcoming Oscars, it’s a gift from Best Actress winner Shirley MacLaine in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 6 (Season 4) - Valentine's Day 1:00

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In this week's Monday Minute, we take a look at a hand written letter President Reagan wrote his wife, Nancy Reagan. Ronald Reagan wrote love notes to his wife throughout their entire life, many of which are printed in Mrs. Reagan’s book, “I love you, Ronnie.”By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 5 (Season 4) - Candy Jar 1:00

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Ronald Reagan loved celebrating his birthday. This February 6th would have marked the 69th anniversary of his 39th birthday. In 1986, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, President Reagan received this Waterford crystal candy jar from the King of Morocco, King Hassan II, who served from February 1961 through July of 1999.…

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Monday Minute Ep. 4 (Season 4) - Super Bowl XXIV 1:00

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In honor of Super Bowl LIII, this week's Monday Minute we go back to Super Bowl 24, which was played on January 28, 1990. The Denver Broncos took on the San Francisco 49ers in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 3 (Season 4) - 50th Inauguration 1:03

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In this week's Monday Minute in the Archives we take a look at the 50th inauguration in Federal Hall in New York, New York.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 2 (Season 4) - Civil War Revolvers 1:01

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January 19th marks the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. In this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives, we take a look at commemorative General Lee and General Grant pistols.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute Ep. 1 (Season 4) - Brittons Calendar 1:00

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It’s the start of a new year in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Reagan-Bush '84 1:00

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On this day in 1984, President Reagan announced his candidacy for re-election. In honor of that historic day, we look at some original campaign flyers in this week’s Monday Minute in the archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- World Peace Doll 1:01

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Discover the story behind this World Peace Doll, gifted to President Reagan in 1986, in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- MLK Jr. Day 1:01

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In this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives, we honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. “Our country is different because Martin Luther King, Jr. made it better by the way he lived his life.” – Ronald ReaganBy [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Reagan Medallion 1:00

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A medallion crafted to honor Ronald Reagan’s 8 years as President in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- 1920's Table Radio 1:01

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Happy New Year! In honor of the original Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, this week’s Monday Minute in the archives features a great table radio gifted to President Reagan by Dick Clark in 1986.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Christmas Ornaments 1:01

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In honor of the holiday spirit, we look at Christmas decorations used in President and Mrs. Reagan’s home, now on display at the Reagan Library, in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Christmas Card 1:01

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It’s a Christmas card from President and Mrs. Kennedy in in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Reagan Retrospective - Michael Castine 3:14

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In this episode of Reagan Retrospective, Michael Castine shares a few stories of his time working for President Reagan in the White House, and how being brought up from humble roots made his time at the White House all the more gratifying.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Menorah 1:01

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Get out your menorahs and dreidels! Hanukkah begins tomorrow! In this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives, we look at a Menorah an 11-year old girl gifted President Reagan in 1990.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Pearl Harbor 1:01

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We commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Yasuhiro Nakasone Painting 1:01

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On this weeks Monday Minute in the Reagan Museum Archives, a painting by Yasuhiro Nakasone!By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Inside the Reagan Library - An American Christmas Exhibit 4:20

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It's officially the holidays, and to celebrate the season we want to take you on a tour through our annual Christmas Tree exhibit in this special Inside the Reagan Library video. The exhibit is open now through January 7, 2018!By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Thanksgiving Letter 1:01

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By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Veteran's Day 1:21

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We commemorate Veterans Day in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Reagan Wins! 1:01

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In this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives we look at this day in 1984 when President Reagan was re-elected, sweeping 49 of the 50 states.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Reagan Retrospective - Peter Robinson 2:22

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Former Speechwriter and Special Assistant to the President Peter Robinson shares a heartwarming story about President Reagan’s character.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Signed Rambo Poster 1:01

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It’s a gift from Sylvester Stallone to President Reagan in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Beirut Attack 1:26

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We discuss the October 23, 1983 attack on the US Military compound in Beirut, Lebanon in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Boss's Day 1:00

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Happy National #BossDay! We celebrate the day in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- D.A.R.E. T-Shirt 1:01

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D.A.R.E. to keep your kids off drugs in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Columbus Day 1:01

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By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Reagan Retrospective - Lou Cannon 2:28

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Former Senior White House Correspondent of the Washington Post Lou Cannon shares the story of when his first book about Ronald Reagan was published, and his and President Reagan's encounter with then President Richard Nixon.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Scales of Justice 1:05

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It's a Scale of Justice in this Monday Minute in the Archives!By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Air Force One Jumpsuit 1:01

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It’s Air Force One Jumpsuits in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Reagan Retrospective - Alixe Mattingly 2:13

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Alixe Mattingly, Deputy Press Secretary to Vice President George Bush, shares a story from her emotional and inspiring first day in the Press Briefing Room during the inauguration of President Reagan.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- 9/11 Brass Medallion 1:01

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We reflect on the innocent victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Labor Day 1:02

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We commemorate Labor Day in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Monday Minute- Spalding Football 1:01

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College football is upon us! In this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives we take a look at a signed football from the 1981 Clemson Tigers.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)

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Reagan Retrospective- Fred Fielding 2:23

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President Reagan’s White House Counsel Fred Fielding discusses the firm stance the President made during the Air Traffic Controller’s Strike of 1981. “Government cannot close down the assembly line…It is for this reason that I must tell those who fail to report for duty this morning they are in violation of the law, and if they do not report for wo…

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Monday Minute- 1925 Dixon Yearbook 1:01

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We look at President Reagan’s high school yearbook in this week’s Monday Minute in the Archives.By [email protected] (Reagan Foundation)