In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia is a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast series that explores the impact of dementia on Glenroy Brown, a man of remarkable character, and his family. Through candid conversations, personal reflections, and expert insights, we share the journey of his life, from his early years in Jamaica to his current experiences with dementia. This series offers an intimate look at the challenges, changes, and unexpected joys that come with living with this condition,...
May 16, 2024•3 min
Description: In this episode, we delve into the intricate web of events that defined Ronald Reagan's presidency. From the Iran-Contra affair's explosive revelations to the ground-breaking negotiations with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, we explore the highs and lows of Reagan's time in office. Discover how Reagan navigated the brink of impeachment, his strategic dealings with the USSR, and the eventual thawing of Cold War tensions. Join us as we uncover the last term and the complex legacy of ...
Feb 08, 2024•40 min
Between 1984 and 1986, Ronald Reagan, was in his second term of office after defeating Walter Mondale in a landslide victory in the 1984 election: Domestic Policy: Reagan enacted significant tax reforms with the Tax Reform Act of 1986, which simplified the tax code by reducing rates and removing several tax breaks. He continued to implement economic policies known as "Reaganomics," inspired by supply-side economics, focusing on tax cuts and reduction in government spending, except for military e...
Sep 30, 2023•32 min
During Ronald Reagan's first term in office from 1983 to 1984, his presidency faced several defining moments and policy initiatives. One key event was the escalating Cold War with the Soviet Union. Reagan pursued a robust defence policy, increasing military spending with his Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI) or "Star Wars" program, which aimed to develop missile defence systems. In foreign affairs, Reagan faced challenges in Central America, where he supported anti-communist movements, includin...
Sep 10, 2023•29 min
Narrated by Professor Ewan Morgan, Emeritus from University College London, whose book 'Reagan: American Icon' was named one of the best politics books in 2016 by The Times, this episode of "10 American Presidents" delves into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Beginning his first term on January 20, 1981, Reagan introduced a laissez-faire philosophy and championed a set of neoliberal reforms known as "Reaganomics." His inaugural address famously declared that "government is not the solution to ou...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
In this episode of "10 American Presidents," we focus on the years that paved the way for Ronald Reagan's momentous ascent to the presidency. Join our esteemed host, Professor Iwan Morgan, as he chronicles Reagan's political trajectory from 1973 to his election in 1980. Delve into the pivotal events, strategic decisions, and defining moments that shaped Reagan's path to the White House during this crucial period. 1. Introduction: - Professor Iwan Morgan sets the stage, highlighting the political...
Jul 31, 2023•29 min
Iwan Morgan is a Professor of US Studies emeritus at the Institute of the Americas, University College London, UK. He is also a distinguished fellow of the Rothermere American Institute, University of Oxford, UK. He served as chair of the executive committee of the Historians of the Twentieth Century United States from 2007 to 2013 and was a member of the executive committee of the British Association of American Studies from 2009-2012. he spoke to Roifield on Zoom with a select group of listene...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Listen to podcasts from Roifield Brown 10 American Presidents Podcast DumTeeDum - A show about BBC Radio's 'The Archers' How Jamaica Conquered the World Intelligent Speech - interviews, conversations and presentations of ideas Map Corner Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics The Race Directors Podcast - F1 The Things That Made England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 18, 2022•2 min
I have written a chapter and President Martin Van Buren for Iain Dale's book The Presidents, this episode is my interview with Iain talking about Van Buren and a reading from the chapter. The Presidents: 250 Years of American Political Leadership Book by Iain Dale https://www.amazon.co.uk/Presidents-Years-American-Political-Leadership/dp/1529379520/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 27, 2021•57 min
The 1960 United States presidential election was the 44th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960. In a closely contested election, Democratic United States Senator John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican Party nominee. Purchase your tickets to Intelligent Speech April 24th here www.intelligentspeechconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 16, 2021•46 min
Newly sworn-in presidents usually give a speech referred to as an inaugural address. As with many inaugural customs, this one was started by George Washington in 1789. After taking his oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall, he proceeded to the Senate chamber where he read a speech before members of Congress and other dignitaries. Every president since Washington has delivered an inaugural address. While many of the early presidents read their addresses before taking the oath, current cus...
Jan 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 26
Sean Overton Brady on our Facebook group asked what would have happened if Monroe was captured by Barbary pirates on his way to his diplomatic posting in Paris? Our friends at the Twilight Histories tell us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2021•33 min
Last month listener Laura Jackson on our Facebook group asked the Twilight Histories if they would create an alternative history where The US didn’t purchase Alaska, today we release another excellent guest show from a listener suggestion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2020•23 min
Our friends from the Twilight History podcast give us an alternative look on how things could've been if America had taken all of Mexico after the Mexican - American War. Thank you to Bryan Smith for the inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2020•19 min•Ep. 26
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25
The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq - premieres on September 29th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2020•6 min
A tatseer of the forth coming Reagan episode and Roifield talks to Corey Brettschneider on President Trump breaking the norms of office. This epsiode also features into about the Intelligent Speech online conference. Intelligent Speech 2020 is an online conference that brings together the best educational podcasters and their listeners, Intelligent Speech 2020 is taking place at intelligentspeechconference.com on June 27 from 10 am to 6 pm Eastern time There will be approximately 40 of the best ...
Jun 18, 2020•45 min•Ep. 24
Trailer for the forthcoming episode on the 40th president Ronald Reagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2020•3 min
How emotions drive presidents, Roifield talks to Dan Hill on identifying emotional patterns that help to understand three key things about U.S. presidents. Dan Hill, Ph.D., is an internationally recognised expert on the role of emotions in business, politics, sports, and popular culture, and has given keynote speeches in over 20 countries. He's the founder and president of Sensory Logic, Inc., which pioneered the use of facial coding to scientifically capture and quantify emotions in business be...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official. Impeachment does not in itself remove the official definitively from office; it is similar to an indictment in criminal law, and thus it is essentially the statement of charges against the official. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 22
Article One of the United States Constitution gives the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment and the Senate the sole power to try impeachments of officers of the U.S. federal government . (Various state constitutions include similar measures, allowing the state legislature to impeach the governor or other officials of the state government.) In the United States, impeachment is only the first of two stages, and conviction during the second stage requires "the concurrence of two ...
Feb 17, 2020•26 min
Roifield speaks to tech entrepreneur Misha Leybovich about this theory of the 40 year pattern in American politics and what it tells us about 2020 and 2060. https://medium.com/@mishaley/how-history-predicts-the-2020-election-and-the-next-40-years-1904e6ac19bd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 21
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. This episode covers his early life in Springfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Saturday, June 29th 11 am – 7 pm The Centre for Social Innovation, New York https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/ Podcasts entertain and inform millions of people every day. Coming through our headphones, podcasters are like friends joining us as we go about our daily routines and sometimes they’re even the last voice we hear at night as we put head to pillow. For years podcasts have been DIY labors of love but as the industry becomes increasingly dominated by celebrity personalities...
May 31, 2019•18 min
What a tumultuous last three months I’ve had. Unbeknownst to just about everyone, my Visa application to live and work in the US was turned down in May, simply the immigration officer said I didn't have strong enough ties to the UK! This prompted a prolonged period of panic, when I thought, the walls were literally closing in... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2018•17 min
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through the American Civil War —its bloodiest war and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union , abolished slavery , strengthened the federal government , and modernised the economy . Born in Hodgenville, Kentu...
Jul 10, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Sarada Peri is a speechwriter and communications strategist. She was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to joining the White House, she was a Principal at West Wing Writers, where she worked with corporate, political and nonprofit clients on speechwriting, speech delivery, op-eds, books, and message strategy. She was also a member of the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Convention speechwriting teams. As the political season heated up in...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Racial diversity is one of many facets that separates England from the other parts of the United Kingdom. While the UK’s White population totals over 55,010,359 or 87.1% according the 2011 census, just under 13% or over 7.5 million are non white. Over 90% of all British ethnic minorities live in England and most of them can be found in its cities of Birmingham, London, Leicester, Luton, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Bradford, Coventry and Watford. It’s the arrival of the first mass wave of non whit...
May 04, 2018•28 min
Steve VGuerra Given that it was a definitely possible that McKinley could have survived, what would have happened to TR? It’s hard not to think that TR would be against some domestic tenants of the Trump administration as he was against Trusts and pro conservation is his reputation as a Trust Buster deserved? Joe Jamsky I mostly just want to know how racist, and religious every president was, his impact on Natives and such? New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes was potentially a candidate to fo...
Apr 21, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was an American statesman and writer who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He also served as the 25th Vice President of the United States from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd Governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century. His face is depicted on Mount ...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
