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Rendezvous With History

Rendezvous With History

By: Ronald Reagan Institute
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Summary

Welcome to Rendezvous with History, a Reagan Institute podcast that explores the past and present of the American presidency with leading scholars and authors who shed new light on what we thought we knew about the highest office in the land. Rendezvous with History captures the drama of presidential decision-making and dives deep into the connections between the president and the people that shape American society and world events.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. World
Episodes
  • The History of Nuclear Weapons with Dr. David Holloway
    Apr 29 2026

    Join us for an in-depth discussion with Professor David Holloway on the history of nuclear weapons, their strategic evolution, and their impact on international relations from WWII to the present. Discover insights into deterrence, technological advances, and regional conflicts that shaped the nuclear age.

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    40 mins
  • First Ladies and the East Wing with Dr. Elizabeth Rees
    Apr 15 2026

    Dr. Elizabeth Rees joins Dr. Anthony Eames to discuss the evolving role of the Office of the First Lady in American history, from early hostess duties to the changing demands of social secretaries and the impact of the East Wing on culture and political movements. Rees explores how the First Ladyship evolved over time without rules, giving every First Lady the ability and the right to make the role her own.

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    40 mins
  • The History of Humanitarian Aid with Dr. Julia Irwin
    Mar 18 2026

    Dr. Julia Irwin joins Dr. Anthony Eames to discuss her book: Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century. Irwin lays out the political motivations that shaped international disaster relief and dives into the history of USAID, the American Red Cross, and US military interventions.

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    35 mins
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