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Ronald Reagan: The Life and Legacy of an American Icon

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents examine the extraordinary rise, contradictions, and enduring influence of Ronald Reagan — from Hollywood actor and union leader to Governor of California and the 40th President of the United States.

We explore:

• Reagan’s early life, film career, and transition from New Deal Democrat to conservative standard-bearer
• His communication style and the construction of “The Great Communicator” persona
• The Reagan Revolution: tax cuts, deregulation, and reshaping American conservatism
• Cold War leadership, relations with the Soviet Union, and the path to the end of the Cold War
• The Iran–Contra scandal and questions of accountability and presidential oversight
• His legacy in modern politics, culture, and partisan identity — admired, criticised, and endlessly debated

A nuanced portrait of a man who redefined the presidency, reshaped global politics, and remains one of the most influential — and polarising — figures in American history.

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