What is statesmanship? What does it take to be a statesman? Is it possible to be such a leader during easy times, or only during the toughest moments in history?

Jeff sits down with Dr. Greg McBrayer to discuss Ronald Reagan's political philosophy and how he applied in understanding and dealing with the Soviet Union - and why Reagan earned the title of 'statesman.'

Learn more about Reagan, and two other 20th Century statesman, in our free online course "Tear Down This Wall..." - register at courses.ashbrook.org

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Host: Jeff Sikkenga

Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton

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