Reagan: The Love, Strength and Courage of an American President

by Zach Clinton | Dennis Quaid

Original Air Date: 8/28/2024
Topics: Culture
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Some say Ronald Reagan was America's most loved President. History has certainly proven him to be one of the most successful and respected leaders of the 20th Century. Listen as actor Dennis Quaid describes to Zach Clinton his careful decision to take on the daunting role of playing the 40th President of the United States in a new feature film releasing this month. Be inspired as Dennis describes his admiration for Ron and Nancy Reagan, an appreciation for their love story, and the spirit he felt while researching the family and the turbulent eras that defined "the Gipper." Dennis recounts some of his other films, discussing his own hardships with Zach, and describes a renewed enthusiasm as an artist making films, pushing boundaries, and now, releasing a music CD, "Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners."

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