The Ray Gun Revolution

An entertaining and accessible exploration of the politics and policies of the Reagan years, and their lasting impact on today's political polarization.

Today's political leaders often cite "the Reagan years" as a benchmark for American success and effective leadership. Galvanized by our opposition to Soviet influence, and lured by the promise of economic prosperity, Reagan's popularity soared as his political ideologies became lasting policies.

In the years that followed, the legacy of the R...