<p>Life can be tough.  It was for Dutch Reagan's family, and it was for many in the forgotten recession of the early eighties.  A look at Reagan's domestic politics, the homelessness issue - both the real problems and the media coverage.  A critical look at Reagan's AIDS policy and why given earlier California politics, his attitude was surprising.  </p>

Life can be tough. It was for Dutch Reagan's family, and it was for many in the forgotten recession of the early eighties. A look at Reagan's domestic politics, the homelessness issue - both the real problems and the media coverage. A critical look at Reagan's AIDS policy and why given earlier California politics, his attitude was surprising.

<p>Life can be tough.&nbsp; It was for Dutch Reagan's family, and it was for many in the forgotten recession of the early eighties.&nbsp; A look at Reagan's domestic politics, the homelessness issue - both the real problems and the media coverage.&nbsp; A critical look at Reagan's AIDS policy and why given earlier California politics, his attitude was surprising.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Hands Across America - Part Six

Say the name Ronald Reagan and you will get cheers, boos, complaints or love.  You will rarely get silence. In this podcast we look at why Reagan set the tone for politics today, what happened during his Presidency, his highs and lows, and how his image today may differ from how things were in his time.  In 12 episodes, each with a different angle, Bruce Carlson, creator of the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast, looks at Reagan's presidency.

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Say the name Ronald Reagan and you will get cheers, boos, complaints or love. You will rarely get silence. In this podcast we look at why Reagan set the tone for politics today, what happened during his Presidency, his highs and lows, and how his image today may differ from how things were in his time. In 12 episodes, each with a different angle, Bruce Carlson, creator of the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast, looks at Reagan's presidency.

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