At 11:38 a.m. Eastern time on January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger began to lift off. But 73 seconds into its flight, an explosion tore the craft apart and killed all seven crew members. It was a tragedy watched by millions on live television.

So how does a president abandon his plans for that evening's State of the Union Address and make the transition to comforting the nation after such a terrible tragedy? That’s the secret we’ll explore in this podcast.

Our podcast, The Secret Life of Ronald Reagan, is hosted by Terry Phillips. It is sponsored by Clear Brush Productions which presents a one-man show called Ronald Reagan Saves the World. For more information, visit www.ReaganPlay.com