Reagan's "Time for Choosing" (1964)

It’s October 27th. On this day in 1964, Ronald Reagan gave a televised speech that marked him as the leading voice of American conservatives.

Jody and Niki discuss the “Time for Choosing” speech, Reagan’s long political evolution, and how the remarks set the stage for his eventual presidency.

Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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