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Nixon Now Podcast

Richard Nixon Foundationwww.nixonfoundation.org
A podcast about American and world history during the life and times of President Nixon, and its impact on today's politics and society. ©2020 RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Episodes

Richard Nixon and the National Cancer Act of 1971

December 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of President Nixon signing the National Cancer Act of 1971. To celebrate that visionary and transformative bipartisan legislation, the Richard Nixon Foundation hosted the first Nixon National Cancer Conference, a two-day gathering of distinguished Nobel laureates, cancer center directors, clinicians, researchers, and political and public health officials to assess the past, analyze the present, and envision the future of cancer treatment and research. Th...

Jan 27, 202217 minTranscript available on Metacast

Jeffrey Garten on the President Nixon’s Transformation of the Global Monetary System

Fifty years ago today, President Nixon addressed the nation on television to announce “the most comprehensive new economic policy to be undertaken in this nation in four decades.” Jeffrey Garten, the former dean of the Yale School of Management and Undersecretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration chronicles the August 1971 meeting at Camp David, where President Nixon unilaterally ended the last vestiges of the gold standard—breaking the link between gold and the dollar—transforming the e...

Aug 15, 202158 minTranscript available on Metacast

The President and the Planet: Episode 1

In his 1970 State of the Union address, President Nixon said “The great question of the 1970s is: Shall we surrender to our surroundings or shall we make our peace with nature and begin to make reparations for the damage we have done to our air, to our land, and to our water?” Fifty years ago, a few short months after that address, President Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency.

Dec 21, 202023 minTranscript available on Metacast

President's Club - Episode 6, Donald Trump and Richard Nixon

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores a previously unknown and unexplored decades-long relationship between President Nixon and President Trump. During his presidency, Trump has cited his predecessor on multiple occasions. Earlier this year, a reflective Trump told reporters, “I think of Nixon more than anybody else.”

Dec 02, 202022 minTranscript available on Metacast

President's Club - Episode 5, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the relationship between George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, one-time competitors who spearheaded worldwide humanitarian relief. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.

Nov 24, 202027 minTranscript available on Metacast

President's Club - Episode 4, Nixon, Ike and JFK

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores two fascinating presidential relationships. We first delve into the bond between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon, an apprentice-type relationship that created the modern vice presidency. The second segment of the podcast looks closely at John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, a friendship that preceded -–and has been overshadowed by— their rivalry in the 1960 election.

Nov 18, 20201 hr 1 minTranscript available on Metacast

President's Club - Episode 3, FDR and LBJ

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the fascinating relationship between President Franklin Roosevelt and President Lyndon Johnson. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.

Nov 11, 202025 minTranscript available on Metacast

President's Club - Episode 2, Roosevelt and Taft

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the complicated and fascinating relationship between President Theodore Roosevelt and President William Taft. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.

Nov 04, 202033 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Presidents Club - Episode 1, Adams and Jefferson

This episode of the Nixon Now podcast explores the complicated and fascinating relationship between President Adams and President Jefferson. The President's Club exhibit is now open at the Nixon Library.

Oct 28, 202032 minTranscript available on Metacast

Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 3

Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace

May 04, 202011 minTranscript available on Metacast

Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 2

Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace

May 04, 202028 minTranscript available on Metacast

Hugh Hewitt Interview with James Rosen: Part 1

Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt interviews author and political correspondent James Rosen about the Kent State shootings, and the lasting impact the event had on the President Nixon, the public perception of the Vietnam war, and the effort to achieve a lasting peace

May 04, 202024 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 2

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202046 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 3

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202043 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 4

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202046 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 5

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202046 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 6

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202032 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 7

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202056 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 8

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202046 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Epilogue

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 02, 202021 minTranscript available on Metacast

Known Unknowns: Watergate - Episode 1

"Known Unknowns: Watergate" is a nine-part video and podcast series hosted by Hugh Hewitt, president of the Richard Nixon Foundation, that provides an in-depth look at Watergate with leading expert and member of the Nixon Defense Team, Geoff Shepard.

Feb 01, 202032 minTranscript available on Metacast

Evan Thomas on the Great Silent Majority

Fifty years ago this week, President Nixon gave his address to the nation on the Vietnam War, popularly known as the "Silent Majority" Speech. On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore this topic with Evan Thomas, former Newsweek editor, and best selling author of serious historical biographies including, “Being Nixon: A Man Divided.” Interview by Jonathan Movroydis. Read transcript here: https://www.nixonfoundation.org/2019/11/podcast-evan-thomas-great-silent-majority/ Photo: Press p...

Nov 02, 201925 minTranscript available on Metacast

Michael Ebbing on the Role of the White House Communications Agency

On this edition of the Nixon Now Podcast, we explore the history and mission of the White House Communications Agency or WHCA, the presidential support staff responsible for the facilitation of all communication throughout the White House, Camp David, presidential transportation, sites of major trips, and retreats like the Western White House in San Clemente. Our guest in studio is Michael Ebbing, who worked for WHCA as the head switchboard operator at Camp David. Interview by Jonathan Movroydis...

Oct 28, 20191 hr 2 minTranscript available on Metacast

John Marini on President Nixon and the Administrative State

This edition of the Nixon Now Podcast explores President Nixon’s view on the role and machinery of government, and the administrative state. Our guest is Dr. John Marini, professor of political science at the University of Nevada-Reno and a senior fellow of the Claremont Institute. He is co-editor of "The Imperial Congress: Crisis in the Separation of Powers," and author of The Politics of Budget Control, and "Unmasking the Administrative State: The Crisis of American Politics in the Twenty-Firs...

Oct 26, 201954 minTranscript available on Metacast

William Quandt on the October 1973 Middle East War

Interview Date: October 7, 2019 October 6 marked the 47th anniversary of the beginning of the October 1973 War between Israel and Arab States Egypt and Syria. After over four years of a war of attrition between Israel and its Arab neighbors, and diplomatic efforts moving at an unhurried pace, President Nixon woke up on the morning of October 6, 1973 to a cable from Ken Keating, America’s Ambassador to Israel, reporting that Israel’s Prime Minister Golda Meir told him Egypt and Syria had launched...

Oct 15, 20191 hr 5 minTranscript available on Metacast

A Close Read of the Shanghai Communiqué with Martin Gold

What are the details of the "Shanghai Communiqué," the joint diplomatic declaration by President Nixon and China's leadership, after the American President's historic trip to China in February 1972? And why is it relevant today? To examine this consequential document, we are joined by Martin B. Gold, author, attorney, lecturer at George Washington University, and floor advisor and counsel to the offices of senate majority leader Bill Frist and Howard Baker. He is the author of several books, inc...

Oct 09, 201946 minTranscript available on Metacast

Major Garrett on How History Informs Journalism

On this edition of the Nixon Now podcast, we’re in studio with Major Garrett, CBS News Chief Washington correspondent and host of “The Takeout Podcast.” He was previously CBS’ Chief White House correspondent, and is a veteran reporter of Congress and presidential campaigns. Major Garrett discussed how history informs a journalist's work, and his new book, “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride: The Thrills: Chills, Screams and Occasional Blackouts of an Extraordinary Presidency.” Read the transcript: https://ww...

Oct 02, 201930 minTranscript available on Metacast