(June 23, 2023—revised December 21, 2023) William Rusher, a dynamic force on the American right who passed away in 2011 after decades as comrade and...
Rusher at 100: Realism for the 21st Century
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William A. Rusher Centennial Project
“If Not Us, Who?”
If Not Us, Who? takes you on a journey into the life of William Rusher, a key player in shaping the modern conservative movement. Known for his long...
Bill’s Biography
William Rusher was an influential political strategist, commentator, and debater at the heart of the conservative movement in the second half of the...
Video: Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.: The Republican Party and Moderates
Firing Line (1984) : Rusher and Congressman Jim Leach discuss the Republican Party’s moderate wing with...
Video: Conversations with History: William A. Rusher
UC-Berkeley Interview (54 minutes) : Rusher reflects on his life and...
Video: President Reagan’s Interview with William Rusher on May 23, 1986
1986—Interview with President Reagan : Rusher discusses Reagan’s early career and his famous 1964...
Video: Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.: How to Win Arguments
Firing Line (1981) : Rusher discusses How to Win Arguments and participates in a lively joint interview...
Video: Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.: Should Press Rights Be Limited?
Firing Line (1981) : Debate about limiting the media’s rights with Rusher, Michael Kramer, and host...
Video: William A. Rusher: How to Win Arguments
1981 Larry King Show : Rusher reflects on the conservative movement. Audio only, 3 minutes.
Video: Should the Government Adopt Long-Term Wage and Price Controls for Selected Unions and Industries?
The Advocates (1971) : Rusher and Howard Miller debate wage-price controls, with witnesses Milton...
Video: Lewis Lehrman Roast
1986 Roast for Lew Lehrman : Rusher is the MC for this comedic event, introduced by Morton Blackwell for his "sympathy"...
Video: Life and Career of William Rusher
C-SPAN 1988 Interview (57 minutes) : Rusher discusses his retirement from National Review and his career.
Video: New Revolution for Liberty in America
1984 Republican National Convention : Rusher speaks on the founding of YAF and conservatism’s history (2:43–3:18)....
Video: News Discussion – June 5, 1984
C-SPAN (Mid-1980s) : Discussion on U.S.-Soviet relations and The Rise of the Right . Duration: 56 minutes. Poor video...
Video: The Conservative Movement Today
1999 Claremont McKenna Conference : Rusher speaks on conservatism’s present status from minutes 21–32. Duration: 1...