Episode 730

Ronald Reagan: Hollywood's Governor

Former actor and SAG President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as Governor of California just after midnight on 2nd January, 1967: the end of the beginning of a hugely successful political career that would propel him all the way to the White House. Reagan's used oratory to gain prominence, notably his 1964 speech ‘A Time for Choosing’, supporting Barry Goldwater's Presidential campaign, which established the Reaganite themes of anti-communism, limited government, and individual freedom.&nbsp; In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly discover how Reagan’s Governorship led him to Commander In Chief; demonstrate how his political evolution from liberal Democrat to conservative Republican showcased his adaptability and pragmatism; and consider how he used charm and wit (oh, and astrology…) to connect with the public and beat Jimmy Carter at his own game… Further Reading:<ul><li>‘Ronald Reagan nominated for governor of California, June 7, 1966’ (HISTORY, 2009): <a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-nominated-for-governor-of-california" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-nominated-for-governor-of-california</a></li><li>‘Biography of Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the U.S.’ (ThoughtCo, 2019): <a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/ronald-reagan-fast-facts-104885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thoughtco.com/ronald-reagan-fast-facts-104885</a></li></ul>‘"A Time for Choosing" by Ronald Reagan’ (Barry Goldwater Campaign, 1964): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXBswFfh6AY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXBswFfh6AY</a> Love the show? Join 🌴CLUB RETROSPECTORS 🌴 to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode every SUNDAY!Plus, get weekly bonus bits, unlock over 70 bits of extra content and support our independent podcast.Join now via <a href="https://apple.co/3xCWWQX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://patreon.com/Retrospectors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Thanks!We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:<a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/ca1f94a1-0921-446a-ae00-4d4bfd2ba3ef/podfollow.com/Retrospectors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://podfollow.com/Retrospectors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podfollow.com/Retrospectors</a>The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Ollie Peart.Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2023. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Today In History with The Retrospectors

January 2, 202412m 16s

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Former actor and SAG President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as Governor of California just after midnight on 2nd January, 1967: the end of the beginning of a hugely successful political career that would propel him all the way to the White House.

Reagan's used oratory to gain prominence, notably his 1964 speech ‘A Time for Choosing’, supporting Barry Goldwater's Presidential campaign, which established the Reaganite themes of anti-communism, limited government, and individual freedom.

In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly discover how Reagan’s Governorship led him to Commander In Chief; demonstrate how his political evolution from liberal Democrat to conservative Republican showcased his adaptability and pragmatism; and consider how he used charm and wit (oh, and astrology…) to connect with the public and beat Jimmy Carter at his own game…