
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,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 388 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryBusiness | |||

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Definitely not wasting my time listening to this sellout on your podcast. #IWantMyVoteBack
Robert - I just listened to Andrew Nagorski podcast. That was awesome! The context he gave on events in 1941 kept me hooked. Also, you are a very good interviewer. I am a subscriber now and will go back and listen to some past shows. Well done!
Greg C.
Love the podcast, Robert. Keep it up.
-Bryan Strawbridge
Robert gets a nice variety or guests and brings out the best in them. Nice work.
Robert Vane continues to bring the best of the best to us here in Indy and across the country. Love hearing stories from those who are leading our state. Great job, Robert! Keep them coming.
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A thoughtful conversation series centered on history, leadership, and public affairs, featuring deep dives with historians, political observers, authors, and prominent Indiana figures. Episodes typically explore a mix of world history, American governance, and local journalism, often connecting past events to contemporary leadership and public policy. Notable strengths include rigorous historical context, host-driven prompts that elicit candid anecdotes, and a clear emphasis on leadership lessons, civic engagement, and media dynamics. The show often blends high-profile nationally recognizable guests with strong local voices, offering listeners both broad historical perspectives and Indiana-specific storytelling that can appeal to history bu... more
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Recent guests on Leaders and Legends include:
1. Joe Manchin
2. Michael Leppert
3. James M. Scott
4. Ed Simcox
5. Josh Dean
6. Matthew Pinsker
7. Lisa Guerrero
8. Tim Matheson
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