The Leaders and Legends podcast features conversations with fascinating and dynamic men and women whose impact has shaped our knowledge, our world, and us. Join us as we discuss their imprint on our history. The program is hosted by Robert Vane who is principal of Veteran Strategies, Inc., an-Indiana based veteran business enterprise specializing in public outreach, media relations, speechwriting, public speaking, and crisis communications.Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com
Latest episodes
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1 h 10
John Lechleiter, philanthropist and former Eli Lilly CEO
John Lechleiter, Ph.D., personifies leadership, performance, and caring. He is one of the most successful and impactful visionaries in our state’s history, and he's this week’s gue…
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32 min
James Lee McDonough, Author of “Grant: The Making of a Legendary Military Leader"
Ulysses S. Grant is my favorite general and personality of the American Civil War. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our guest is James Lee McDonough, and we discuss hi…
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56 min
Alison Weir, Author of Queens at War: England's Medieval Queens
Alison Weir has sold more than three million books worldwide & is universally acknowledged as a brilliant interpreter of British history. She is also this week’s special guest on t…
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58 min
Scott Dolson, Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University
He is a Hoosier through and through. Scott Dolson is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. With special co-host Bill Benner, we discuss hiring Curt Cignetti, the…
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1 h 08
Suzanne Jaworowski, Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources and Jon Ford, Executive Director, Indiana Office…
No aspect of Governor Mike Braun’s administration is tackling the critical issues as strongly as Secretary Jaworowski and Director Ford. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcas…
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1 h 06
Frank Sullivan, former Indiana Supreme Court Justice
He is one of Indiana’s leading legal scholars, and he is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Frank Sullivan is such a wonderful public servant that even Rex Ear…
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1 h 01
Rev. Charles Harrison, Senior Pastor of the Barnes United Methodist Church and Board President of the Indianap…
He is one of Indianapolis's most courageous leaders, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Reverend Charles Harrison is everything you could want in a co…
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1 h 06
Jim Merritt, author and former Indiana State Senator
Jim Merritt is one of the good guys. He is also the author of a new book, “Lessons Learned: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? History Says No.” Senator Merritt joins Jim Shella a…
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23 min
Chad Frank, mayor of Connersville
The podcast is telling a different story today—one of resilience, leadership, and community after the floods that devastated parts of Indiana in August. Our special podcast intervi…
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1 h 06
Dave Hyde, award-winning sports journalist and Substack commentator
Dave Hyde is the latest superstar sports journalist to join Substack, and he’s our guest on this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss the mystery that is the WNBA, the…
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1 h 23
Tim Brando, award-winning sports journalist and commentator
After several decades in the booth, Tim Brando is still at the top of his game. He’s also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. We discuss Caitlin Clark and the W…
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54 min
Joe Manchin, former United States Senator and author of “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense”
Of all the books being written on this era of politics, none of them strike closer to the truth than “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense” by Joe Manchin. He joins the “Leaders…
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56 min
Michael Leppert, author, commentator, Hoosier-based savant
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve read his books, and now you get to listen to Michael Leppert on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Among other topics, Michael discusses writing his n…
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1 h 09
James M. Scott, author of “Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War”
The twin anniversaries of the use of atomic weapons by the United States against Japan are in early August. We visit the deployment of this unprecedented arsenal and the Japanese r…
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1 h 19
Ed Simcox, former Indiana Secretary of State and author of “In The Room: A Memoir”
Our special guest this week is one of the most distinguished, respected, and beloved public servants in Indiana history. Ed Simcox joins Jim Shella and me for a revealing and fun d…
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1 h 05
Josh Dean, author of “The Impossible Factory: The Remarkable True Story of Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skun…
As one aviation expert put it, “thank God Kelly Johnson was on our side.” On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, our interview is with historian and author Josh Dean, who de…
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1 h 05
Prof. Matthew Pinsker, author of “Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln”
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln had “candidatitis”? Or was an enthusiastic political operative? On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss the book “Boss Lincoln: T…
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57 min
Lisa Guerrero, journalist and author of “Warrior: My Path to Being Brave”
Lisa has written an honest and totally real book about her life, loves, and career triumphs and trials. She details all of these as our guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast.…
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34 min
Tim Matheson, actor, director, author
He remains our favorite rush chairman, and he’s this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Tim Matheson discusses “Animal House”, his acting influences, and answers ou…
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60 min
David O. Stewart, author of “The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven Founders, Nine Documents, and the Ideas that Sh…
As we count down the days to our country’s semiquincentennial, the “Leaders and Legends” podcast continues to feature authors who are chronicling the birth of the United States. Th…