Leaders and Legends

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The Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com ]]>

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August 12, 202653 min

Joe Manchin, former United States Senator and author of “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense”

Of all the books being written on this era of politics, none of them strike closer to the truth than “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense” by Joe Manchin. He joins the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week to discuss his book, his career, and the ills facing the American Republic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 10, 202655 min

Michael Leppert, author, commentator, Hoosier-based savant

You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve read his books, and now you get to listen to Michael Leppert on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Among other topics, Michael discusses writing his new novel, “The Edge of Motherland."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 3, 20261 hr 9 min

James M. Scott, author of “Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War”

The twin anniversaries of the use of atomic weapons by the United States against Japan are in early August. We visit the deployment of this unprecedented arsenal and the Japanese reaction on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast interview with James M. Scott author of “Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 27, 20261 hr 19 min

Ed Simcox, former Indiana Secretary of State and author of “In The Room: A Memoir”

Our special guest this week is one of the most distinguished, respected, and beloved public servants in Indiana history. Ed Simcox joins Jim Shella and me for a revealing and fun discussion of his six-decade career as a Hoosier statesman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 20, 20261 hr 5 min

Josh Dean, author of “The Impossible Factory: The Remarkable True Story of Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skunk Works, America’s Innovation Factory

As one aviation expert put it, “thank God Kelly Johnson was on our side.” On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our interview is with historian and author Josh Dean, who details the immeasurable contribution the Skunk Works has made to America’s security.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 13, 20261 hr 5 min

Prof. Matthew Pinsker, author of “Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln”

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln had “candidatitis”? Or was an enthusiastic political operative? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss the book “Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln” with its author and renowned Lincoln scholar Mathew Pinsker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 6, 202657 min

Lisa Guerrero, journalist and author of “Warrior: My Path to Being Brave”

Lisa has written an honest and totally real book about her life, loves, and career triumphs and trials. She details all of these as our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Warrior, survivor, and trailblazer, Lisa has seen it all and seen them all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 22, 202633 min

Tim Matheson, actor, director, author

He remains our favorite rush chairman, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Tim Matheson discusses “Animal House”, his acting influences, and answers our Five Questions in a delightful interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 15, 202659 min

David O. Stewart, author of “The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven Founders, Nine Documents, and the Ideas that Shaped America”

As we count down the days to our country’s semiquincentennial, the “Leaders and Legends” podcast continues to feature authors who are chronicling the birth of the United States. This week our guest is acclaimed historian David O. Stewart who discusses his book “The Democracy We Must Keep"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 8, 20261 hr 16 min

Jonathan Jordan, author of “Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship”

Together, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower launched invasions, toppled tyrants, and shaped the world as the nations they served drifted apart. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is acclaimed historian Jonathan W. Jordan, and we discuss his fascinating new book “Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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