Leaders and Legends

It is one of the great “what ifs” of American history—what if President John F. Kennedy had lived and what would have been his policy regarding troop deployments in Vietnam? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast acclaimed historian Marc Selverstone, Ph.D., discusses this topic and his superb book “The Kennedy Withdrawal: Camelot and the American Commitment to Vietnam.” Would JFK have taken the same route of escalation as his successor Lyndon Johnson? Our discussion sheds some light on this question and others.

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A new documentary on the career and crises of baseball immortal Pete Rose is currently on HBO. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss all things Pete with Keith O’Brien—author of “Charlie Hustle: the Rise and Fall of Pete Rose and the Last Glory Days of Baseball.” Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame? It’s the first matter we discuss.

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Mark Patrick is a Hoosier sports journalism legend. A man of many voices and more stories, Mark is our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week. We are joined by two of his former colleagues—Debby Knox and Jim Shella—for a raucous trip down memory lane. It’s honestly once of the best, most fun conversations we’ve ever featured on the podcast.

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For many of us, Ulysses S. Grant is the most compelling figure of the American Civil War. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast we interview John Reeves, author of “Soldier of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant” No other consequential figure in the Civil War overcame so much to accomplish so much.

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Professor Jonathan Turley is one of the most popular and respected commentators on legal and constitutional issues working today. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Jonathan discusses his new book “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.” What are the current threats to free speech and how can we come together to protect this most fundamental right? As always, Professor Turley’s comments are lucid, insightful, and thought provoking.

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Pacers Sports and Entertainment Senior Vice President Danny Lopez is one of the smartest, most thoughtful, and considerate leaders in Indiana today. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our conversation with Danny touches on his run for State Representative, his family’s history before and after they emigrated from Cuba, his responsibilities at the magnificent Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the men/women who helped him achieve the success he has today.

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On the list of most delightful, friendly, and hardworking Hoosiers, Laura Steele’s name should be at the very top. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, the Pike High School Queen of Rock and Roll discusses her career, the famous people with whom she has crossed paths, and her love for all things Indiana. Just like on social media and when you meet her in person, Laura was a funny and fantastic interview.

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Their names are Jayne, Mark, Ruth, and Danny. They were abducted from the Burger Chef in Speedway on November 17, 1978; their bodies were found two days later in a wooded area of Johnson County. Their killers have never been brought to justice. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, the writers/directors of a brilliant and chilling new documentary “The Speedway Murders”, Australians Luke Rynderman and Adam Kamien, discuss what compelled them to make this film, their own theories about the case, and how the police investigation was botched from the second it was discovered the employees were gone.

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The ranking and reputation of presidents certainly change over time—but there are a core of executive leaders who are consistently hallowed for getting the Big Things right. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview historian Talmage Boston about his splendid and insightful new book “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents.” Mr. Boston examines both the good and the bad of these men and leaves the reader with a stronger understanding of what greatness is all about.

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George C. Marshall is one of the most impactful leaders of the 20th century—he was both a five-star general and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. But what was his path to such astounding success and accomplishments? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Josiah Bunting III about his new book “The Making of a Leader: the Formative Years of George C. Marshall.”

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