Steven F. Hayward on Ronald Reagan and the Study of Statesmen

07/11/2016 1h 6min
Steven F. Hayward on Ronald Reagan and the Study of Statesmen

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Currently a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley, Steven F. Hayward is a writer, political commentator, and author of a definitive biography of Ronald Reagan. In this conversation, Hayward discusses Reagan and the qualities that made him a successful president. Kristol and Hayward also explain why studying great political figures is essential for understanding politics. Finally, Hayward reflects on how he came to the study of statesmanship and on some important books and teachers that have influenced him.

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