Rendezvous With History

Political Parties and Legacies with Dr. Steven Hayward

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Steven Hayward who is the Edward L. Gaylord Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University . They discuss discusses the evolution of political eras in America, focusing on the indicators of political transition, the dynamics within political parties after electoral losses, and the shifting coalitions within the Republican Party. He reflects on the legacy of Ronald Reagan and the contrasting interpretations of his impact on modern politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump.

Predicting Presidential Elections with Dr. Allan Lichtman

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Allan Lichtman who is a distinguished professor of history at American University, and the creator of the ‘Keys to the White House’ which has correctly predicted the outcomes of all US presidential elections since 1984. They discuss Dr. Lichtman’s process for predicting presidential elections, his track record dating back to the 1984 election of Reagan v. Mondale, and Dr. Lichtman’s prediction for Election 2024.

Presidential Power and PATCO with Dr. Andy Busch

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Andy Busch who is the Associate Director of the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. They discuss Dr. Busch’s new book entitled, Ronald Reagan and the Firing of the Air Traffic Controllers, which covers the 1981 decision by President Reagan to fire over 12,000 members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association (PATCO) and decertify their union.

A Forgotten Founding Father with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky who is a presidential historian and the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. They discuss Dr. Chervinsky’s new book, “Making the Presidency John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic.” The conversation focused on President Adam’s critical role in managing political fracture and factions in the early republic.

A Man For The Whole People

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Randall Woods who is a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas. They discuss Dr. Woods’ new book entitled, “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People,” John Quincy Adams’ upbringing, his time in Europe, his role in the diplomacy of the early republic, and his time as Dean of the House.

The CIA, Hollywood, and History with Janelle Neises

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Janelle Neises who serves in the Office of Public Affairs of the Central Intelligence Agency. They discuss the CIA museum, its mission and purpose, and what goes into actually selecting and approving the exhibits and artifacts. They also chat about the CIA and its consultation on films and television like Jack Ryan, Argo, The Americans, and more.

America’s Cold Warrior with Dr. James Graham Wilson

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. James Graham Wilson who serves as a Supervisory Historian at the U.S. Department of State. They discuss Dr. Wilson’s new book entitled, “America’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan.” The discussion focuses on Nitze’s work with President Reagan during the nuclear treaty discussions of the 1980's.

The United States and the INF Treaty with Dr. Luke Griffith

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Luke Griffith who is a Professor of Government and History at New Mexico Junior College. They discuss his latest book entitled, Unraveling the Gray Area Problem. Professor Griffith examines the role of the United States in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, its impact on western security, and how it ultimately failed.

The Challenger Disaster with Adam Higginbotham

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with British Journalist and New York Times bestselling Author Adam Higginbotham. They discuss his latest book entitled, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. Mr. Higginbotham offers a dramatic and detailed accounting of the disaster and subsequent investigation. He also provides a powerful story telling of the lives of the 7 crew members up until the point of calamity.

Archiving American History with Hon. Colleen Shogan

On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Colleen Shogan who is the 11th Archivist of the United States. They discuss Dr. Shogan’s important role as the Archivist of the United States and the critical work she has to undertake to preserve and protect the history of the United States.