Newt's World
Summary: Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.
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Podcasts:
Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, preserved the union and abolished slavery. As the 16th President of the United States, he served from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Part of the Immortals leadership series.
Daniel Silva, #1 New York Times best-selling author, joins Newt for a discussion about his latest novel, The New Girl, and the geo-political issues that inspired it.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. On the 50th anniversary, Newt talks with Buzz Aldrin about his life and legacy.
On September 6, 2007 just after midnight, a Syrian nuclear reactor site was destroyed by a top secret Israeli air strike. Newt’s guest is Yaakov Katz, author of Shadow Strike and current Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post.
All about the men and women who serve our nation in the intelligence service. On this episode, Charlie Allen, a career CIA veteran who hunted Osama bin Laden is featured.
One of the most important struggles on the planet is taking place right now between the people of Hong Kong and Communist China. Newt discusses the implications of this major turning point in China and across the world.
For Father's Day, we're celebrating the Founding Fathers and the birth of our nation. Newt's guest is American historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Joseph J. Ellis.
In June 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Poland for 9 days. His influential visit to his homeland began the Solidarity movement. Together with President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the three would work to end communism. This is the 40th Anniversary.
June 6, 2019 is the 75th Anniversary of the World War II, D-Day invasion. Newt revisits D-Day through historical audio and President Roosevelt’s prayer to the nation.
For Memorial Day, we honor those who served, fought and died for our country and are recipients of the highest U.S. military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
China is on a mission to expand its global power in the 21st century. Newt and guest Dr. Jonathan Ward discuss the challenges the United States is facing.
For Mother's Day, we're celebrating the Founding Mothers -- the wives, daughters and sisters who raised our nation. Newt's guest is veteran journalist and author, Cokie Roberts.
In 2017, 47,000 Americans died of an opioid overdose, including active duty and veterans of the military. Based on Newt's new book “Collusion", this episode looks at pain management and what can be done to better manage addiction.
Russia is one of the only countries in the world that assassinates their opponents by poison. Newt and guests explore some of the most nefarious and ruthless Russian murder plots.
Ken Follett, author of The Pillars of the Earth, joins Newt for a discussion about the history of Notre-Dame de Paris and France's plans to rebuild after the devastating fire on April 15.
