Presidential Election of 1980, Narrated by Ben Rhodes
July 14, 2026
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as posted by the channelBen Rhodes is an influential writer, political commentator, former deputy national security advisor, and author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity. Rhodes examines Ronald Reagan's 1980 election and the conservative agenda that reshaped American government and echoes in politics today.
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