Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Dole

Send us Fan MailThis is the first of our shows allowing you to hear the oral history for the Dole Institute in Kansas. In the following two episodes you will hear Bob Packwood discuss his working relationship with Bob Dole. In the process, he will tell great stories from his long career in the Senate, the fights from Vietnam to the budget battles of the Clinton Years. He will asses the various Senate Leaders of both parties he served with from Mike Mansfield to Hugh Scott, to Howard Baker, and he will even discuss some of the quirks of both Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell both of whom he served with before they became Senate Leaders. You will get a real feel for how the United States Senate works, and how it interacted with the House of Representative, and The Presidency and the men who served in that office from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton. This is the best oral history of any I have listened to in all the years I have been listening to them to put these shows together. These two episodes are well worth the listen for anyone interested about learning how their Government actually works.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including newly disclosed federal records revealing that Thomas Matthew Crooks used the alias "Bob Dole" for online purchases before his attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, while investigators still have not established a motive; the Kennedy Center board voting to close its main building for extensive renovations as a federal judge again blocks efforts to add Trump's name to the institution; and female athletes criticizing Sydney Sweeney's provocative new sports-prediction advertisement before the actress responds with images from ESPN's celebrated "Body Issue"; and much more. #rubinreport #trumpassassinationattempt #thomascrooks #kennedycenter #sydneysweeney #daverubin

Joe takes standard political coverage and rips it to pieces. We open with the Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling turning down an emergency stay on Trump's USPS mail-in ballot executive order. From Justice Alito's fiery dissent attacking lower courts for inventing fake time constraints, to Donald Trump's blistering reaction on Truth Social, Joe lays out why millions of Americans feel the election system remains rigged to its core. We tackle the uncomfortable questions directly: If the apparatus is stacked, how did Trump pull off a win, and why is weakness in the movement the fastest path to destruction?Investigative reporter Steve Baker joins the show to blow the whistle on the official January 6 narrative. Baker exposes critical forensic discrepancies—including smartwatch tracking and gait analysis—that challenge the government's case against alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. We play exclusive frame-by-frame video comparisons alongside Baker's reporting to inspect whether federal authorities are protecting key operatives while scapegoating a vulnerable citizen.Newly unsealed FBI files detailing the twisted double life of attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks. From ordering weapon parts under the alias "Bob Dole" to an anonymous entity funding his cremation, the establishment's narrative continues to crumble under scrutiny. Plus, we cover Director Kash Patel's FBI thwarting an ISIS terror plot in Pennsylvania, Speaker Johnson's dividend check pitches, and Mitch McConnell's latest appearance that proves why congressional term limits cannot come soon enough.

Aaron McIntire covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's congressional testimony confirming regime change in Iran is now the administration's goal, plus the Supreme Court's 7 to 2 rejection of Trump's effort to curb mail in ballots ahead of the midterms. He covers newly released FBI documents showing Butler, Pennsylvania shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks ordered firearm parts under the alias Bob Dole, and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. Aaron also covers Representative Thomas Massie filing articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and a newly surfaced FBI email seeking to criminally investigate Elon Musk over his DOGE era email to federal workers. He shares missionary Jeff Wood's harrowing testimony of surviving over six years as an al Qaeda hostage in West Africa, and reacts to actor Seth Rogen's comments about choosing not to have children.

This episode is PACKED! We're diving into the newly released FBI files on Thomas Matthew Crooks and some of the strange new details coming out of the investigation into the 2024 Trump assassination attempt—including information about Crooks' background, the “Bob Dole” alias and an anonymous donor who reportedly paid for his cremation.Then things take a hard left turn into the Sydney Sweeney sports-betting commercial controversy. The ad has sparked plenty of debate, with athletes criticizing its portrayal of women in sports while others are basically saying, “IT'S A COMMERCIAL—CALM DOWN!”

Continuing our I Love the 90s series, we move on to 1996, the year the Atlanta Olympics captivated the country and Bill Clinton edged out Bob Dole to win a second term in the White House. Don and Dude drop the needle on one studio album from festival rock royalty and one alt hip hop record that became a crossover phenomenon, connecting both records to a world of holiday shoppers fighting over Tickle Me Elmo, scientists cloning a sheep named Dolly, and dance floors everywhere catching the Macarena.The AlbumsPhish – Billy Breathes (1996)Formed in Burlington, Vermont in 1983 around guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman and keyboardist Page McConnell, Phish built a devoted touring and tape trading fan base well before recording its sixth studio album at Bearsville Studios in the Catskills between February and June 1996. Producer Steve Lillywhite, brought in partway through on Dave Matthews' recommendation despite never having heard the band, helped steer Phish toward shorter, more direct and emotionally exposed songwriting, a marked shift from their denser earlier records.Fugees – The Score (1996)Formed by Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel out of New Jersey's hip hop scene in the early 1990s, the Fugees followed their inconsistent 1994 debut Blunted on Reality with a major creative reset, taking greater control of their sound and recording much of the follow up in Wyclef's cousin's New Jersey basement. Released February 13, 1996, The Score fused hard edged East Coast rap with reggae, soul, R&B and live instrumentation, with Lauryn Hill's ability to move between rapping and singing becoming central to the group's identity. Diggin AlbumsMastodon – Marrow Deep (2026)Atlanta metal band Mastodon's first album without founding guitarist Brent Hinds, who died in 2025, leans on Greek mythology to explore life, death and destiny, with guests including Josh Homme, Geezer Butler and Randy Blythe.Stone Temple Pilots – Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996)San Diego's Stone Temple Pilots traded the grunge weight of Core and Purple for brighter guitars, psychedelic textures and glam swagger on this Brendan O'Brien produced left turn, spinning off Mainstream Rock No. 1s in "Big Bang Baby," "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart" and "Lady Picture Show."Dexys Midnight Runners – Love (2026)The English band fronted by Kevin Rowland, best known for "Come On Eileen," release their first album under the full Dexys Midnight Runners name since 1985, a David Holmes produced record built around stories from Rowland's own life.Dinosaur Jr. – There Near (2026)The Amherst, Massachusetts trio's thirteenth studio album was made in short bursts over about a year, with J Mascis reportedly reaching for the same vintage amp from their mid 1980s debut to chase a rawer, more fuzzed out guitar sound.Follow & Support Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Bluesky @albumnerds, email your own favorites to podcast@albumnerds.com, and support the podcast by subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing it with another music obsessive who still loves hearing whole albums front to back."There's more to life than a little money, you know. Don'tcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well, I just don't understand it." - Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), Fargo (1996).

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we give Senator Bob Packwood the final word on his quick and tragic fall. Amazingly, he agreed to sit down interviews with CBS News, Dan Rather, ABC News Barbara Walters, and an extended interview with CBS News “Face the Nation” with Bob Schieffer. All over a three day period after he was forced to resign from the Senate. He is very open about his struggles and how he feels about the events of those past few days. At the time he appeared to be facing criminal prosecution. That never happened and it spoke volumes about all the non-sexual misconduct accusations piled on him as the scandal unraveled his career. This will end the scandal but we will now hear from Bob Packwood in a series of episodes covering a couple of his  speeches and a fascinating oral history on Bob Dole.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, tackles political double standards surrounding military draft deferments, calling out Senator John Ossoff for calling President Trump a “draft dodger,” while President Biden had more medical deferments and President Clinton headed to the U.K. Is avoiding the draft noble or worthy of ridicule? Dean breaks down historical context regarding health exemptions, addresses ignoring the legitimate heroism of President George H.W. Bush and Senator Bob Dole in World War II, and the attacks on National Guardsmen President George W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle as “weekend warriors,” while praising Democrats with similar service — all because Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) likes to wrap himself in the flag. This frustration contributed to the rise of Donald Trump. Dean also examines media bias in news aggregators like Apple and Google before diving into a commentary on modern "safetyism," arguing that overprotecting children from physical and emotional risks does more harm than good.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover Summerslam 1996, the infamous night that ended Vader's WWF push. The WWF has brought in Vader from WCW at the beginning of 1996. Here by Summerslam he's challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWF Title, which makes it seems like things are right on schedule. But as we know they're not and tonight is going to be a disaster.We also have Mankind vs. The Undertaker in the first ever Boiler Room Brawl. We also talk about the 1996 Summer Olympics, The Macarena sweeping the nation, and Bob Dole's doomed presidential campaign. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we take you tot he Senate floor when Senator Bob Packwood announces, finally, that he will resign from the Senate. Then we will hear the speeches given on that day from his collegues all of whom had held him in high regard before the scandal that took him down roared over Washington. We will hear from Mark Hatfield, his fellow Senator from Oregon, then Majority Leader Bob Dole, and Senator's John McCain, Alan Simpson, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, John Chafee, Diane Feinstein (who gave a brief but extraordinary speech) , and Arlen Spector. It was a day of high drama in the United States Senate.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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Send us Fan MailWith his back against the wall Senator Bob Packwood vowed to fight on. Here is the coverage of that 24 hours when all of Washington held its collective breath while Bob Packwood tried to find a way to defend himself from the overwhelming vote for expulsion, 6-0 by the Senate Ethics committee. the committee kept up the pressure by information dumping 40lbs of material from their investigation. Packwood would reach out to friends and powerful allies, like Bob Dole, and what he found was no place to go. After weighing it all he finally comes to a decision and we take you there in those moments just before he takes to the Senate floor to announce his decision.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn this special short episode, we are introducing our new publication on Substack and new short feature for the show. The Randal Wallace Journal is a new publication on Substack and we invite you over to sign up and get on our email list.  Here is the Link https://substack.com/@randalwThe Randal Wallace Journal will be bringing you several different columns including the return of Politically Speaking with Randal Wallace, which was our political column from 1995 and 1996 at the Lander College Forum Student Newspaper. On this show, we will be sharing with you our history collection where we commented on the very events the final two Bob Dole seasons will be covering and we will also be writing some new columns on today's issues. Here is the various columns you will have access to on The Randal Wallace Journal on Substack. 1. Politically Speaking with Randal Wallace  (Contemporary and the History Collections) 2. Leadership Lessons3. Presidential Notebook4. Behind the Story5. From the Archives6. Myrtle Beach and South Carolina  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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Send us Fan MailIn this preview we look back at arguably the biggest game changer of 1995 for Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. It was the loss of his chief Lieutenant in the United States Senate, Bob Packwood. Dole and Packwood were friends, and both men were experts on the Federal budget. Packwood's loss cannot be overstated. In this special series we will examine the scandal that brought him down, the agonizing three years it unfolded and the shocking 24 hours in which one of the most brilliant and powerful leaders in modern Senate history saw his two decade career collapse. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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Send us Fan MailTo celebrate Bob Dole's 103rd birthday we have assembled all the previews for our special series on his life and career. The Bob Dole Preview Collection featuring the bonus preview on the special series The Fall of Bob Packwood too. Previews include: 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing, The Life that Brought Him There, 1995 Clinton's Comeback, The Fall of Bob Packwood1996 The Campaign of a LifetimeQuestions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailThis is a housekeeping episode  produced to update everyone on the significant changes to our Network wide changes to the schedule for July and part of August due to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. They include: The episode looking at NixonMaxxing and Vice President J.D. Vance, will not air in July and we will air it in August on the Richard Nixon Experience.This week we will be airing, starting today, a 5-part special series looking back at the historic week in South Carolina we just lived through, and honoring the memory of Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolinian of the 21st century so far. The episodes will run starting today, Sunday July 19, through Thursday July 23, 2026. This will move our current season eighteen series  "Bob Dole 1995 Clinton's Comeback," to airing episodes next week, While the special inner-season series on Bob Packwood will air one episode now in July and then run in August. We will also run an episode covering the State Funeral of Lindsey Graham but it will air in early August due to time constraints. This episode will go through all of those scheduling changes in detail. Thanks for listening, Randal WallaceHost of the Wallace Podcast Network. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereFrom the end of their time in Italy through the 2026, the post-WWII history of my 10th Mountain Division.

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Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, we will listen to the audio of a special short film. It is the campaign introductory video for Bob Dole in 1996. Of all the campaign videos I have saved and seen in over 40 plus years around politics, this is my favorite. That is probably because Bob Dole is my favorite. When I contacted the campaign in 1995, they had me come up to Columbia S.C. and get boxes of the videotapes to give out in Greenwood S.C. where I lived and went to college at Lander University. I kept a box and wrapped them up for Christmas gifts in December. I know, what a present right? I was as fanatical a Dole man as you ever wanted to meet, and 1995 and 1996 are still the best years of my life in politics. I had so much fun, and this video was the start. So, enjoy as we look back at the campaign of 1996, the campaign of a lifetime.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn our second ever special event we take you back , as though you were watching live coverage, of the day Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole R- Kansas announced his candidacy for President of the United States of America. It was an extraordinary moment in the history of the country because it was not just the announcement of candidate for President, it was the announcement of the start of the final campaign for a generation of Americans who had built the American Century. Underneath all the pomp and circumstance, underneath all the anticipation for yet another Dole run for President, underneath all the hype for another Presidential year on the horizon, was that under current, that everyone seemed to realize, that what we were actually watching was the beginning of the last campaign for the Greatest of Generations. It was mentioned throughout the day repeatedly,  and everyone realized it was time listen, to soak in history, as it was passing before our ears and eyes. It was a big moment, and in this episode we will take you back in time, and relive the day as if we were there covering it all live in 1995.  Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereBob Dole continues to hold out hope that he will be made whole again until a respected doctor helps him most past dwelling on what he has lost and focus on what he still has - that is the moment Dole truly comes back form the war and moves on to a life full of love and public service.Today's Ghost of Arlington is US Army Captain Robert Joseph Dole, Section 4, Grave 3-A

Send us Fan MailThis is a housekeeping show to explain why we decided to add a season to our Bob Dole series. this additional season also includes a miniseries on the fall of Senator Bob Packwood, one of Bob Dole's chief lieutenants in the Senate. We hope you enjoy our coming season and our continued look back at giant political figure and the last of the Greatest Generation to run for President, Bob Dole. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereBob Dole returns home to Kansas, but aside from actual moment of injury, it is twice in the states - once in Kansas and once in Michigan - that he comes closest to death during his long road to recovery.

Send us Fan MailSeason Eighteen of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole takes us into one of the most dramatic and consequential years in modern American politics: 1995.At the beginning of the year, Republicans appeared to be at the height of their power. Fresh off the Republican Revolution of 1994, Bob Dole stood as the overwhelming favorite for the Republican presidential nomination, and many believed the White House was within reach.By the end of the year, however, the political landscape had changed dramatically.In this special season preview, we look ahead to the major stories that will define our upcoming episodes, including:• Bob Dole's long-awaited announcement for President of the United States • The tragic Oklahoma City bombing and its political aftermath • The stunning fall of Bob Packwood and its impact on the Senate • The crowded Republican presidential field challenging Dole's path to the nomination • Colin Powell and his brief flirtation with a presidential campaign that captivated the nation • The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the shockwaves it sent through the world and the Middle East peace process • The growing crisis in Bosnia and the difficult decisions facing American leaders • The two federal government shutdowns that would redefine the relationship between Congress and the White HouseAt the center of it all stands Bob Dole — Senate Majority Leader, Republican standard-bearer, and a man attempting to navigate a rapidly changing political environment while pursuing the presidency he had sought for decades.Meanwhile, President Bill Clinton begins one of the most remarkable political recoveries in modern history. Written off by many after the 1994 elections, Clinton would spend 1995 rebuilding his presidency and setting the stage for a comeback that few saw coming.This season is a story of ambition, tragedy, triumph, political warfare, and unexpected turns.A year that changed Washington.A year that reshaped two presidencies.And a year that would determine the course of the 1996 election.Welcome to Season Eighteen.Bob Dole: 1995 — Clinton's Comeback.Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailA discussion about the things coming up across the Wallace Podcast Network and an update on all three of the books we have coming out soon. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 458 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 39)A Bonus Show: A Couple of Stories by Bob DoleAs our journey through the life and career of Bob Dole continues, we take a brief detour from the main narrative to share a collection of fascinating stories that simply deserved to be heard.Over the course of researching this series, we encountered a number of memorable moments from Dole's oral history interviews that, while not essential to the chronological story, offered unique insights into his experiences, personality, and remarkable career. Rather than leave them on the cutting room floor, we've gathered them together for this special bonus episode.We begin with reflections on Dole's life and legacy from Karl Rove, recorded during FOX News coverage of Dole's funeral, providing context for how his colleagues and admirers remembered him after his passing.From there, Dole takes center stage, telling stories in his own words, including:• His meeting with Saddam Hussein and the impressions he took away from the encounter • His experiences meeting Daniel Ortega during a turbulent period in Central American politics • A fascinating story involving Slobodan Milošević during the conflicts that reshaped the Balkans • His work with Daniel Patrick Moynihan in the effort to preserve and strengthen Social SecurityThese stories highlight a side of Bob Dole that often gets overlooked — the diplomat, the negotiator, the observer of world events, and the Senate dealmaker who built relationships across party lines and around the globe.Some are humorous.Some are revealing.And all of them provide a deeper appreciation for a man whose public career spanned some of the most consequential decades of the twentieth century.Not every story fits neatly into history's timeline.But sometimes the stories left over are among the most interesting of all. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

They never appear in the photo. They never take the credit. But without them, there's no flyover, no Brandenburg Gate speech, no “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” For sixty years, the people behind every presidential moment have operated under one unwritten rule: what happens on the road stays on the road. Jean Becker and Tom Collamore have finally convinced 96 of them to break it.Jean and Tom join me to discuss their new book Don't Tell the President, a bipartisan collection of stories spanning LBJ through Obama. We get into the bicycle bell phone trick that conjured a fake presidential call, how Chelsea Clinton ended up chasing Air Force One through Moscow in a laundry van, what really went into making Reagan's Berlin Wall speech historic, and why Bob Dole ended up being greeted by Daffy Duck and Frankenstein at what was supposed to be a campaign event.We also go to the serious side — 9/11, Sandy Hook, assassination attempts on Ford and Reagan — and what it means to be the person who has to put a president in the right place on the worst days in American history.Jean Becker served as Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush is the author of The Man I Knew and Character Matters. Tom Collamore is a senior advisor to the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, was Chief of Staff and assistant Secretary of Commerce in the George H W Bush Administration senior fellow at the Bush Presidential Library and a veteran of multiple presidential trips.(00:00:03) Introduction(00:01:50) How the book came to be(00:06:31) What does a presidential advance person actually do?(00:08:46) John the Baptist: the first advance person(00:10:43) The bicycle bell phone trick(00:13:00) Chelsea Clinton and the Moscow laundry van(00:15:27) How advance changed after the Reagan assassination attempt(00:17:44) The Secret Service relationship(00:20:08) Robert Gates as a pre-advance person(00:22:28) The nude beach in Martinique(00:24:48) George W. Bush, a safari, and elephant mating season(00:27:10) The Vatican vs. the Bush team over a backdrop(00:29:31) Two Clinton staffers, a locksmith, and a Texas standoff(00:31:48) The president as comforter in chief(00:34:12) 9/11 and the shoes Brian Montgomery still can't clean(00:36:39) Reagan's Berlin Wall speech almost happened inside(00:39:00) Obama at Sandy Hook(00:41:25) Bob Dole, Daffy Duck, and the campaign event from hell(00:45:59) OutroHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereBob Dole and his platoon are part of the larger effort of the Allies to take Hill 913 from its German defenders. Little does Dole know, that fight will just be the beginning of his struggle to survive.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 457 – BOB DOLE: The Life That Brought Him There, Part 38The Bush Years (1989–1992) (C): The ADA, the 1990 Budget Deal, and the End of the Bush Administration (Season Finale)As the George H. W. Bush years draw to a close, Senator Bob Dole finds himself at the center of some of the most consequential legislative battles of his career.In this season finale, we examine three defining chapters of the Bush Administration and Dole's role in shaping them.First, we look at the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, landmark legislation that transformed opportunities for millions of Americans. For Bob Dole, a wounded World War II veteran who spent years overcoming the challenges of disability himself, the issue was deeply personal. We explore how Dole worked across party lines to help move the legislation through Congress and why the ADA became one of the proudest achievements of his public life.Next, we turn to the bitter struggle over the 1990 budget agreement. Facing mounting deficits and economic uncertainty, President Bush entered negotiations with congressional leaders that culminated in a controversial bipartisan deal. The agreement broke Bush's famous "Read My Lips: No New Taxes" pledge, triggering outrage among conservatives and creating divisions within the Republican Party that would linger for years. We examine Dole's difficult position as Senate Republican Leader and his efforts to navigate the competing demands of governing, party loyalty, and fiscal responsibility.Finally, we trace the final years of the Bush presidency, from the triumph of victory in the Gulf War to a slowing economy, rising political challenges, and the turbulent 1992 election. As President Bush's popularity declined and Governor Bill Clinton emerged as a formidable challenger, Bob Dole increasingly found himself looking toward the future—and toward the possibility of his own presidential campaign.This episode closes the story of Bob Dole's journey from war hero to Senate Republican Leader and one of the most influential figures in Washington during the Bush years. Along the way, we have witnessed the experiences, struggles, triumphs, and setbacks that shaped the man who would soon become the Republican Party's standard-bearer.Next season, the story continues with BOB DOLE: 1995 – Clinton's Comeback, as America enters a new political era marked by divided government, the Republican Revolution, and the opening chapters of Bob Dole's final quest for the presidency.The life that brought him there is complete. The campaign that will define his legacy is about to begin. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 456 – BOB DOLE: The Life That Brought Him There, Part 37The Bush Years (1989–1992) (B): The Tower Nomination (2) – The Fight!!The battle lines are drawn.What began as what appeared to be a routine confirmation for former Texas Senator John Tower to become Secretary of Defense quickly exploded into one of the most bitter and contentious nomination fights in modern Senate history.In this episode, we follow the escalating political war that engulfed the Senate as allegations concerning Tower's personal conduct, drinking habits, and relationships with defense contractors dominated headlines across America. Democrats questioned whether Tower possessed the judgment necessary to lead the Pentagon, while Republicans argued that an accomplished public servant was being subjected to rumor, innuendo, and character assassination.At the center of the fight stood Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole. A longtime colleague and friend of Tower, Dole emerged as one of the nomination's most forceful defenders. As the controversy intensified, Dole worked behind the scenes and on the Senate floor to rally Republican support, challenge the accusations against Tower, and defend what he believed was the constitutional responsibility of the Senate to judge a nominee fairly.The confirmation battle soon became about far more than John Tower. It became a struggle over partisanship, personal character, the advice and consent role of the Senate, and the future relationship between Congress and the newly inaugurated Bush Administration.Through committee hearings, floor speeches, media scrutiny, and intense political maneuvering, we examine how the nomination transformed from a personnel decision into a national political showdown. Along the way, we hear from the senators who fought for Tower, those who opposed him, and the leaders who understood that the outcome would set a precedent reaching far beyond a single nomination.This is the fight—the bruising Senate battle that tested friendships, challenged political loyalties, and became one of the defining confirmation struggles of the late twentieth century. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereWorld War II continues in Europe and the Pacific, while Bob Dole continues to train on the home front and wonders if he will ever make it overseas, like his younger brother Kenny who is an experienced combat veteran by summer 1944. When Dole gets another chance to attend OCS and become an officer, he jumps at it - and this time he gets a class slot. The Army has a shortage of lieutenants and needs to quickly train more. Dole is happy to replace an LT but never stops to ask why so many need to be replaced.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 455 – BOB DOLE: The Life That Brought Him There, Part 36The Bush Years (A): The Tower Nomination (1) – Who Is John Tower?With the election of President George H. W. Bush in 1988, a new Republican administration arrived in Washington, but one of its first major battles would become one of the most controversial cabinet confirmation fights in modern American history.Before we can understand the nomination battle itself, we must first understand the man at its center: former Texas Senator John Tower.In this episode, we examine Tower's remarkable rise from a young Texas history professor to the first Republican elected to the United States Senate from Texas since Reconstruction. We follow his twenty-four-year Senate career, his emergence as one of the Republican Party's leading voices on national defense, and his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he became one of the nation's foremost authorities on military affairs.We also explore Tower's relationship with fellow Republican leaders, including Senator Bob Dole, President Ronald Reagan, and Vice President-turned-President George H. W. Bush. Along the way, we examine his role in Cold War defense policy, arms control negotiations, and the Iran-Contra investigation that further elevated his national profile.By January 1989, Tower appeared to be the obvious choice to become Secretary of Defense. Few Americans possessed his depth of experience in military affairs, and his confirmation seemed almost certain. Yet within weeks, allegations concerning his personal conduct, drinking, and ties to defense contractors would ignite a political firestorm that would divide the Senate and place longtime allies like Bob Dole in a difficult position.This is the story of the man before the battle—a look at the life and career that brought John Tower to the center of one of the most dramatic confirmation fights in Senate history. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 454 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 35)Bush vs. Dole: The 1988 Campaign (B) — The New Hampshire PrimaryIn Episode 454 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we turn to one of the most decisive moments of the 1988 Republican presidential race: the battle for New Hampshire.Fresh off his victory in the Iowa Caucuses, Bob Dole appeared to have the momentum. For the first time in his long political career, the Republican nomination seemed within reach. The press was talking about a Dole surge, and supporters believed Iowa might be the breakthrough he had spent years pursuing.But standing in his path was Vice President George H. W. Bush, whose campaign suddenly found itself fighting for survival.The New Hampshire Primary would become the turning point.This episode examines:• The aftermath of Dole's Iowa victory • Bush's determination to stop Dole's momentum • The media battles that shaped public perception of the race • The campaign strategies employed by both candidates • The famous and often tense exchanges that became hallmarks of the New Hampshire contest • How one primary helped determine the future nominee of the Republican PartyThe campaign was more than a contest between two candidates. It was a clash of styles, personalities, and political identities within the Republican Party.Dole brought decades of legislative experience, sharp wit, and a reputation as one of Washington's most effective leaders.Bush brought the prestige of the vice presidency, the legacy of the Reagan administration, and a national campaign organization determined to regain control of the race.As the candidates crisscrossed New Hampshire, every speech, debate, television appearance, and campaign stop carried enormous significance.For Bob Dole, New Hampshire represented an opportunity to transform momentum into inevitability.For George Bush, it was a chance to save his campaign.Only one would leave with the advantage.And the outcome would reshape the course of the 1988 Republican presidential nomination battle. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailBOB PACKWOOD (1932–2026): A Look BackSpecial Edition — Plus a Preview of Our Upcoming Bob Packwood SeriesThis special edition of our podcast is dedicated to the life and legacy of Bob Packwood, who passed away this weekend at the age of 94.For nearly three decades, Packwood was one of the most influential, controversial, and consequential members of the United States Senate. A senator who often defied easy ideological labels, he played a major role in shaping tax policy, budget negotiations, health care debates, environmental legislation, and some of the most significant legislative battles of the late twentieth century.In this episode, we look back on Packwood's remarkable life and career through obituary coverage, historical reflections, and an assessment of his impact on the Senate and the nation.Like many influential public figures, Packwood's legacy is a complicated one. His legislative accomplishments and political skill are inseparable from the controversies that ultimately ended his Senate career. This episode seeks to examine the full story of the man, his achievements, his flaws, and the lasting impact he left on American politics.Adding a bittersweet dimension to this tribute is the fact that our production team had just completed a comprehensive 14-part series on Bob Packwood's life and career before learning of his passing.As a result, this special edition also serves as a preview of that upcoming series, giving listeners a glimpse into the topics we will explore in greater depth, including:• Packwood's rise in Oregon politics • His years in the United States Senate • His role in major tax and budget legislation • His relationships with fellow senators, including Bob Dole • His influence on the changing Senate of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s • The controversies that brought his career to an end • His place in the larger story of American political historyFor listeners who have enjoyed our long-form Senate and Bob Dole series, Packwood's story offers another fascinating look inside an institution that shaped modern America.This episode is both a remembrance and a beginning.A farewell to a senator whose influence stretched across generations.And a preview of a series that will explore one of the most complex figures ever to serve in the United States Senate.Bob Packwood. 1932–2026.A life. A career. A complicated legacy.Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 453 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 34)Bush vs. Dole: The 1988 Republican Primary (A) — The Iowa Caucus CampaignIn Episode 453 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we begin our examination of one of the most important and hard-fought campaigns of his political life — the 1988 Republican presidential primary.For years, Dole had risen through the ranks of American politics: Congressman, Senator, Vice Presidential nominee, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Senate Republican Leader. Now, with Ronald Reagan preparing to leave office, Dole saw what many believed would be his best opportunity to capture the Republican nomination for President.Standing in his way was Reagan's Vice President, George H. W. Bush, the early favorite and heir apparent to much of the Reagan coalition.This episode focuses on the opening battleground of the campaign — the Iowa Caucuses.We explore:• Why Iowa became so critical to Dole's strategy • The strengths and weaknesses of the Dole and Bush campaigns • The role of retail politics and grassroots organization in Iowa • The issues and themes shaping the Republican contest • The intense competition between two longtime Republican leadersThe Iowa campaign showcased two very different political styles. Dole relied on his legislative experience, sharp debating skills, and Midwestern roots, while Bush sought to build upon the popularity of the Reagan administration and his standing as Vice President.As the candidates crisscrossed Iowa, the stakes could not have been higher. A strong showing could provide momentum toward the nomination. A poor performance could bring a campaign to a sudden halt.This is the beginning of a rivalry that would shape the Republican Party's future — and one of the most fascinating presidential contests of the Reagan era.The battle lines are drawn.The caucuses are approaching.And the road to the 1988 Republican nomination begins in Iowa. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, we turn our attention to one of the most accomplished public servants of her generation, Elizabeth Dole, as we revisit her 1990 Landon Lecture delivered at Kansas State University.At the time serving as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Dole brought to the podium a wealth of experience gained through leadership roles in multiple presidential administrations. Her lecture explored the challenges and opportunities facing America at the dawn of a new decade, addressing issues of work, economic change, personal responsibility, public service, and the evolving role of government in American life.Known for her intellect, poise, and commitment to public service, Dole offered thoughtful reflections on the values that strengthen communities and the importance of leadership in times of transition. Her remarks provide a fascinating snapshot of the political and economic landscape of 1990 while highlighting themes that remain relevant today.Join us as we examine Elizabeth Dole's message, the historical context surrounding her address, and the lasting significance of her contributions to American public life in this special presentation of the 1990 Landon Lecture. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailFor Episode 452 of the podcast, we continue our in-depth exploration of the remarkable life and career of Bob Dole with Part 33 of The Life That Brought Him There. In this episode, we revisit Dole's March 25, 1985 appearance at the prestigious Landon Lecture, where the Kansas senator delivered a speech titled “The Dream of America.” The lecture came at a pivotal moment in Dole's political rise, as he was emerging as one of the most influential voices in the United States Senate and would soon become Senate Majority Leader. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Alf Landon, Dole reflected on American ideals, opportunity, technological progress, national responsibility, and the challenges facing a new generation. He spoke about the importance of courage in public life, the promise of individual dreams, and the need to confront issues such as poverty, nuclear tensions, and fiscal responsibility while preserving the values that define the American experiment. Join us as we examine the themes, historical context, and political significance of this landmark address, offering a window into Dole's vision for America and the principles that shaped one of the most consequential public servants of the twentieth century. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 451 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine the substance of Bob Dole's years as Senate Republican Leader — the legislation passed, the compromises forged, and the institutional changes that reshaped the United States Senate during his watch.By the time Dole reached the height of Senate leadership, Washington was entering a period of major political and procedural transformation. The Senate of his early years — built heavily on personal relationships, committee power, and bipartisan negotiation — was beginning to evolve into a more partisan, media-driven institution.At the same time, major policy battles were unfolding across nearly every area of government.This episode explores:• Key legislation and policy accomplishments during Dole's leadership years • Budget battles, tax policy, and fiscal negotiations • The increasing nationalization of Senate politics • Changes in Senate procedure, leadership dynamics, and party strategy • How television, media, and messaging began reshaping the institution • The challenge of governing during an era of growing polarizationThroughout the episode, we see Dole operating not simply as a partisan leader, but as a legislative manager trying to balance ideology, political reality, and the practical demands of governing.The Senate was changing. The country was changing. And Bob Dole stood at the center of that transition.This is the story of leadership during a transformative era — when major policy was still being passed, but the institution itself was beginning to become something very different. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereBob Dole finishes the 1942-1943 school year at Kansas University and is almost immediately called up for active duty. His training timeline is changed multiple times - as does the military job he is training for - but once the Allies successfully land at Normandy on D-Day, he know that his time is coming. After being afraid that the war would end before he got into it, he is now sure he will be heading to the European Theater of Operation. 

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 450 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we move beyond the title of Senate Republican Leader and examine the qualities Bob Dole brought to the job — both as Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate.Leadership in the Senate is unlike leadership anywhere else in American government. It requires patience, discipline, persuasion, timing, and above all, the ability to manage strong personalities while navigating constantly shifting political realities.This episode explores the leadership characteristics that defined Dole's approach and helped him become one of the most respected congressional leaders of his generation.Among the traits examined:• His sharp political instincts and tactical discipline • His mastery of Senate procedure and legislative strategy • His ability to negotiate and build coalitions • His use of humor and wit as political tools • His loyalty to the institution of the Senate itself • His balancing act between ideology and practical governanceWhether serving in the majority or the minority, Dole understood that Senate leadership required flexibility as much as conviction. He could be partisan when necessary, bipartisan when possible, and pragmatic when governing demanded it.The episode also reflects on how Dole's wartime experiences, personal resilience, and years in public service shaped his leadership style — giving him both toughness and perspective in moments of conflict and crisis.This is a portrait of leadership not built on charisma alone, but on preparation, endurance, and understanding how power actually works inside the Senate.A leader of strategy. A leader of relationships. And a leader shaped by both ambition and experience. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 449 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine one of the defining turning points of his career — his election as Senate Republican Leader.After years of legislative battles, committee leadership, presidential campaigns, and political setbacks, Dole rose to one of the most powerful positions in Washington: leader of the Republicans in the United States Senate.But what exactly makes a Senate leader?This episode explores not only how Dole secured the position, but what leadership inside the Senate truly required during an era of intense political change. More than a title, Senate leadership demanded strategy, negotiation, discipline, coalition-building, and the ability to manage competing personalities and priorities within the Republican conference.In this episode, we explore:• The political circumstances surrounding Dole's rise to leadership • The internal dynamics of the Senate Republican caucus • How Dole earned the trust and support of fellow senators • The leadership qualities that defined his approach • The challenges of balancing ideology, governance, and party unityAs Republican Leader, Dole became more than a senator from Kansas — he became one of the central figures in national politics and a key architect of Senate Republican strategy during the Reagan era and beyond.This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter:From legislator… to strategist… to leader.And in the process, we begin to see the qualities that made Bob Dole one of the most consequential Senate leaders of his generation. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereThe Pre-World War II history of my 10th Mountain Division.Today's Ghosts of Arlington are:Army Technical Sergeant Torger Tokle - Lokken Veck, NorwayArmy Private First Class Tony Ragazinne - Sicily-Rome American Cemetery

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereSince my unique military career only saw serve in one true division, and given that I was a company commander in that division AND deployed with it to Afghanistan, the 10th Mountain Division has a special place in my heart. Because of that, I have wanted to tell the story of arguably the division's most famous soldier for some time now, and I am finally getting around to it.Many people are likely familiar with Senator Bob Dole's political career, but I wager that fewer know the specifics of his World War II service, aside from his severe injury. And it was his injury that inspired him to write his autobiography, to give people a batter understanding of what wounded warriors go through when they return from the battlefield.This week's Ghost of Arlington is:Army Sergeant Craig Lewis Nelson - Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Red Chute, Louisiana

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