Leaders and Legends

Updated: 24 Mar 2025 • 314 episodes
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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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We lost Secret Service Agent Clint Hill in February after a lifetime of dedication to his county and its presidents. He was riding on a car just behind President Kennedy on that fateful day in Dallas on November 22, 1963. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we are re-posting our interview with this American h

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Winston Churchill’s stand against Hitler and Nazism began long before the start of the Second World War. Sir Winston’s stand began at his home in the English countryside—Chartwell. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, author, scholar, and curator at Charwell, Katherine Carter discusses her widely-acclaimed new

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Dan Ridenour is one of Indiana’s most thoughtful and innovative public officials. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, Muncie’s mayor talks to us about his career, his time in public service, and what lies ahead for his city and the Hoosier State. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to yo

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How did their experience at war influence many of our Cold War presidents? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we answer this question by interviewing Dr. Steven M. Gillon about his thought-provoking and delightful book “Presidents At War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents from Eisenhower and

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His is the most recognizable voice in the history of Indiana sports. Don Fischer is our guest on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We are joined by Bill Benner as co-host. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing

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For the “Leaders and Legends” 300th podcast interview, we are honored to feature an interview with Indiana Governor Mike Braun (who is wearing his “Outstanding Eagle Scout” award). We discuss his roots in Jasper, the influence of Wabash College, how he became involved in politics, his love of The Moody Blues, and his t

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