(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...
Crusading Against the New Deal
"[He] prosecuted the New Deal as though it were a criminal, piling up irresistible mountains of logic, lancing it with swift strokes of sarcastic...
Reagan’s Unique Qualifications
"As for Reagan, I think that you are underrating the man. Essentially, there is no really good preparation for the Presidency, save perhaps being...
Video: Conversations with History: William A. Rusher
UC-Berkeley Interview (54 minutes) : Rusher reflects on his life and...
Video: The YAF Buckley Roast pt 1
Audio Only : Young Americans for Freedom “Buckley Roast” (43 minutes). Rusher serves as MC. Mediocre...
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: The Conservative Movement Today
1999 Claremont McKenna Conference : Rusher speaks on conservatism’s present status from minutes 21–32. Duration: 1...
Video: The Reagan Legacy
1987 (University of Virginia) : Rusher discusses the Reagan presidency and the conservative movement. Duration: 32...
Video: Traditionalists, Libertarians, and Economists
1994 Conservative Summit : Rusher moderates a panel on new conservative alliances. Duration: 1 hour, 27...
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: American Conservative Movement
1996 Princeton Conference : Rusher discusses the history of conservatism, its ideas, institutions, and personalities....