Michael Reagan died a few weeks ago, shortly after the New Year was rung in. He was 80.
When I learned of his passing, I went back and watched the conversation we’d had a few years earlier on the podcast. This occurred during the lockdowns, which means I didn’t have the pleasure of his company in person, but I nevertheless enjoyed every moment we spent, chatting about the lessons he’s learned from his famous father while growing up in Beverly Hills. I’m glad our paths crossed, albeit virtually.
Here’s a short clip from our conversation that gives some insight on what it was like to grow up with Ronald Reagan as your father. I admire the respect Michael had for his dad, and for the many ways he protected and preserved his legacy. I also enjoyed his book, Lessons My Father Taught Me, which more than lives up to its title.