
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
Show episodes

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 and challenges the accepted narrative in his magnificent book “Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War
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 ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relati
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? On this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Richard Frank, the preeminent historian on the end of the Asi
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. We discuss the upcoming season, former Coach Brian Kelly’s controversial tenure, and a little bit of Notre Dame histor

Lesley Weidenbener, editor and assistant publisher for the Indianapolis Business Journal and the Indiana Lawyer
One of the most respected and fun members of the Hoosier world of media is our guest on this week's “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Lesley Weidenbener is editor and assistant publisher for the Indianapolis Business Journal and the Indiana Lawyer. Jim Shella joins us for the conversation & a fun “Five Questions." About V

Christine Brennan, author of “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports”
On a special “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview New York Times best-selling author and sports journalism titan Christine Brennan about her phenomenal new book “On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports. About Veteran Strategies ‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies