E156: Adoption, Abuse, and Growing up Reagan’s Son w/Michael Reagan

The Lila Rose Podcast

What was it like to grow up as Ronald Reagan’s son? How did family politics, religion, adoption, and fame affect his life? Today I sit down with Michael Reagan, a former talk show host, political commentator and adopted son of President Ronald Reagan. We talk about his pro-life views, Catholic faith, and how he sees the current state of politics in America. Michael reveals the abuse he suffered as a child and the ricochet effect it had on his adult life. Plus he shares stories of what his father was like behind the scenes in an intimate family setting.

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00:00 -Intro

01:32 - Welcome Michael Reagan!

03:46 - What lessons did you learn from your upbringing?

07:41 - How did the Reagan film do?

10:06 - Good Ranchers

11:35 - How has your Catholic faith changed your life?

14:30 - How did Ronald Reagan'ss faith drive him?

20:43 - Was he a pushover?

23:32 - We Heart Nutrition

24:43 - How did being adopted affect your pro-life views?

27:56 - Did your adoption inspire your dad’s pro-life policy?

39:23 - Reagan and JPII both were shot

40:49 - Firebreaker

43:42 - Why are we so divisive today?

46:21 - What you Ronald thing about the current state of political discourse?

59:43 - Thank you EWTN!