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Former actor and SAG President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as Governor of California just after midnight on 2nd January, 1967: the end of the beginning of a hugely successful political career that would propel him all the way to the White House.\nReagan's used oratory to gain prominence, notably his 1964 speech \u2018A Time for Choosing\u2019, supporting Barry Goldwater's Presidential campaign, which established the Reaganite themes of anti-communism, limited government, and individual freedom.\xa0\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly discover how Reagan\u2019s Governorship led him to Commander In Chief; demonstrate how his political evolution from liberal Democrat to conservative Republican showcased his adaptability and pragmatism; and consider how he used charm and wit (oh, and astrology\u2026) to connect with the public and beat Jimmy Carter at his own game\u2026\nFurther Reading:\n\n\u2018Ronald Reagan nominated for governor of California, June 7, 1966\u2019 (HISTORY, 2009): https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-nominated-for-governor-of-california\n\n\n\u2018Biography of Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the U.S.\u2019 (ThoughtCo, 2019): https://www.thoughtco.com/ronald-reagan-fast-facts-104885\n\n\n\u2018"A Time for Choosing" by Ronald Reagan\u2019 (Barry Goldwater Campaign, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXBswFfh6AY\nLove the show? Join \U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS \U0001f334 to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode every SUNDAY!\nPlus, get weekly bonus bits, unlock over 70 bits of extra content and support our independent podcast.\nJoin now via Apple Podcasts or Patreon. Thanks!\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Ollie Peart.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2023.\n\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices