Leaders and Legends

Updated: 13 Oct 2025 • 342 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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Paul Mannweiller served as speaker of the Indiana House on two occasions while spending more than twenty years as a member of the legislature. Paul is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast—and we are joined by our friend Jim Shella. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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The Penny and Jock Fortune Institute for Civic Leadership and Capitalism at Marian University recently debuted its “Richard G. Lugar Speaker Series” with guests Governor Eric Holcomb and Senator (and Ambassador to the Holy See) Joe Donnelly. It was my great honor to be chosen as facilitator for the discussion & the aud

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So much of our country’s history turns on making the correct decision—we canonize the ones who do and criticize those who don’t. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Hoosier politico and historian Bob Blaemire about his new compelling and thoughtful book “Unforced Errors: 15 Decisions

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The Battle of Midway is one of the most impactful naval engagements in world history, but how did the American Navy win such a crushing victory? On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends, we interview best-selling historian Martin Dugard about his insightful new book, “Taking Midway” About Veteran Strategies ‘Lea

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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

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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

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