Leaders and Legends
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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Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, Authors of “Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State"
How did England’s Plantagenet kings help form the English state, fight the Black Death, overcome rebellion, and engage in international wars—and how well did they do it? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Profs. Caroline Burt and Richard Partington join us via Zoom from Britain to answer these very questions
The rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson is one of most celebrated in the history of sports—and Jackie MacMullan was there. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Jackie joins us to discuss her enthralling book “When the Game Was Ours” and her multi-decade, award-winning sportswriting career. Sponsors
Joe Donnelly is one of the most respected and well-liked public servants in Indiana history—he is also this week's guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Jim Shella joins us as co-host. Sponsors • Veteran Strategies • NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant • Garmong Construction • Crowne Plaza Downtown In
Historian Evan Thomas on His Book, “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II”
The journey to the end of World War II in the Pacific was a complicated, bloody, and revolutionary process. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we enjoy an encore conversation with journalist and historian Evan Thomas. His book “Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II” is a t
Stephen L. Moore, Author of “Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, America’s Most Decorated Green Beret”
A recipient of the Medal of Honor—he also was awarded eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Silver Star. In all, Colonel Robert Howard earned more than 50 awards for valor and distinctive service in combat. On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview author Stephen L. Moore about his
2024 Election Recap with Kayla Dwyer from The Indianapolis Star and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News
On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we receive a 2024 election recap from our savvy political analysts Kayla Dwyer from The Indianapolis Star and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News. They breakdown why the winners won, the losers lost, and what to expect from our most recent political alignment. Sponso