Leaders and Legends Podcast
1) Jeffrey Rosen, author of “The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America"
Perhaps the greatest intellectual contest in our country’s history pitted Alexander Hamilton against Thomas Jefferson—with the winner still yet to be decided. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podc...Show More
2) Mayor Greg Ballard, author of “Urban Republican Mayor: My Story"
Greg Ballard is one of the most successful and consequential leaders in this history of Indianapolis. He is also the author of a new book “Urban Republican Mayor: My Story” which details not only his ...Show More
3) Paul Mannweiller, former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives
Paul Mannweiller served as speaker of the Indiana House on two occasions while spending more than twenty years as a member of the legislature. Paul is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” po...Show More
4) Eric Holcomb and Joe Donnelly Discuss Public Service and Political Civility
The Penny and Jock Fortune Institute for Civic Leadership and Capitalism at Marian University recently debuted its “Richard G. Lugar Speaker Series” with guests Governor Eric Holcomb and Senator (and ...Show More
5) Bob Blaemire, author of “Unforced Errors: 15 Decisions that Changed American History"
So much of our country’s history turns on making the correct decision—we canonize the ones who do and criticize those who don’t. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview ...Show More
6) Martin Dugard, author of “Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II”
The Battle of Midway is one of the most impactful naval engagements in world history, but how did the American Navy win such a crushing victory? On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends, we int...Show More
7) Professor Michael Vorenberg, author of “Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War”
When did the American Civil War end? The surrender at Appomattox? A proclamation from President Andrew Johnson? Professor Michael Vorenberg is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast an...Show More
8) Senator Rod Bray, President Pro Tem of the Indiana Senate
Rod Bray is part of a new generation of Hoosier leadership in Indiana, and he is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We are joined by Jim Shella. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leader...Show More
9) Richard B. Frank, author of “Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire”
It was 80 years ago today, on V-J Day aboard the USS Missouri, that the government of Japan surrendered to the United States and other Allied countries. But why on this day? Why not sooner? Or Later? ...Show More
10) Pete Sampson, Notre Dame beat writer for "The Athletic"
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish kick off their 2025 football season on August 31st against the U. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Pete Sampson, ND beat writer for The Athletic...Show More