Two leaders. Thousands of nuclear weapons. One meeting that changed everything.

In this episode, Michael Russell Gunn, director of Brink of War, explores the extraordinary Reykjavík Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev—a meeting many believe paved the way for the end of the Cold War. We discuss Reagan's strategy of pursuing a nuclear-free world while preserving America's leverage, the remarkable relationship between the two leaders, and the making of the film starring Jeff Daniels, J.K. Simmons, and Jared Harris.



THE BRINK OF WAR

https://www.angel.com/movies/brink-of-war?

JOIN PREMIUM

Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium

BUY US A COFFEE

buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident

FOLLOW US:
www.thisamericanpresident.com/

CREDITS
Host: Richard Lim
Producer: Michael Neal
Cover Art: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com

Two leaders. Thousands of nuclear weapons. One meeting that changed everything.
In this episode, Michael Russell Gunn, director of Brink of War, explores the extraordinary Reykjav&iacute;k Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev&mdash;a meeting many believe paved the way for the end of the Cold War. We discuss Reagan's strategy of pursuing a nuclear-free world while preserving America's leverage, the remarkable relationship between the two leaders, and the making of the film starring Jeff Daniels, J.K. Simmons, and Jared Harris. 
THE BRINK OF WAR
https://www.angel.com/movies/brink-of-war?
JOIN PREMIUM
Listen ad-free for only $5/month at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bit.ly/TAPpremium">www.bit.ly/TAPpremium</a>
BUY US A COFFEE
<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident">buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident</a>
FOLLOW US: <a href="https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/">www.thisamericanpresident.com/</a>
CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michael Neal Cover Art: Nip Rogers, <a href="https://www.NipRogers.com">www.NipRogers.com</a>

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.

This American President

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.

Inside The Brink of War: Reagan, Gorbachev, and the Summit That Changed History

James A. Garfield is one of America’s most forgotten presidents. Yet behind his tragically brief presidency was one of the most brilliant and remarkable men ever to occupy the White House.

Born into poverty, Garfield rose to become a scholar, Civil War general, congressman, and president. Along the way, he helped revolutionize American politics with his pioneering “front porch campaign,” drawing thousands to his Ohio home in 1880.

In this episode, Jenn Bennie, co-host of Talk With History and co-creator of Walk With History, joins us to explore Garfield’s extraordinary intellect, remarkable career, and unlikely rise to the presidency.

Walk with History

https://walkwithhistory.net

 

Plus, a special announcement: My new book, Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World, is now available!

https://www.amazon.com/Refusing-Crown-George-Washington-Changed/dp/1645721280/

 

JOIN PREMIUM

Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium

BUY US A COFFEE

buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident

FOLLOW US:
www.thisamericanpresident.com/

CREDITS
Host: Richard Lim, https://richardmlim.com
Producer: Michael Neal
Cover Art: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com

 

James A. Garfield is one of America&rsquo;s most forgotten presidents. Yet behind his tragically brief presidency was one of the most brilliant and remarkable men ever to occupy the White House.
Born into poverty, Garfield rose to become a scholar, Civil War general, congressman, and president. Along the way, he helped revolutionize American politics with his pioneering &ldquo;front porch campaign,&rdquo; drawing thousands to his Ohio home in 1880.
In this episode, Jenn Bennie, co-host of Talk With History and co-creator of Walk With History, joins us to explore Garfield&rsquo;s extraordinary intellect, remarkable career, and unlikely rise to the presidency.
Walk with History
<a href="https://walkwithhistory.net">https://walkwithhistory.net</a>
&nbsp;
Plus, a special announcement: My new book, Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World, is now available!
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Refusing-Crown-George-Washington-Changed/dp/1645721280/">https://www.amazon.com/Refusing-Crown-George-Washington-Changed/dp/1645721280/</a>
&nbsp;
JOIN PREMIUM
Listen ad-free for only $5/month at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bit.ly/TAPpremium">www.bit.ly/TAPpremium</a>
BUY US A COFFEE
<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident">buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident</a>
FOLLOW US: <a href="https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/">www.thisamericanpresident.com/</a>
CREDITS Host: Richard Lim, <a href="https://richardmlim.com">https://richardmlim.com</a> Producer: Michael Neal Cover Art: Nip Rogers, <a href="https://www.NipRogers.com">www.NipRogers.com</a>
&nbsp;

How James Garfield Revolutionized Presidential Campaigning (Jennifer Bennie from Walk With History)

She survived a deadly explosion aboard a presidential warship, married the president of the United States, transformed herself into one of Washington’s most glamorous and politically savvy first ladies—and eventually sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War.

In this episode, historian Christopher J. Leahy discusses his new book, Presidentess: The Life of First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler. We explore Julia’s remarkable rise to the White House, her pioneering use of publicity and image, her influence on President John Tyler, and the controversial choices that defined her later life. Along the way, we ask a bigger question: just how much power can a first lady wield without ever holding elected office?

She survived a deadly explosion aboard a presidential warship, married the president of the United States, transformed herself into one of Washington&rsquo;s most glamorous and politically savvy first ladies&mdash;and eventually sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War.
In this episode, historian Christopher J. Leahy discusses his new book, Presidentess: The Life of First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler. We explore Julia&rsquo;s remarkable rise to the White House, her pioneering use of publicity and image, her influence on President John Tyler, and the controversial choices that defined her later life. Along the way, we ask a bigger question: just how much power can a first lady wield without ever holding elected office?

Inside The Brink of War: Reagan, Gorbachev, and the Summit That Changed History

This American President

In 1 playlist(s)

This American President

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips