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Videos
A multimedia collection featuring Bill Rusher’s television appearances, panel discussions, recorded lectures, and interviews, along with documentaries or tributes about his work. Video content offers a unique opportunity to witness Rusher’s rhetorical style, hear first-hand his arguments and insights, and appreciate his influence on both politics and media. For a complete collection of our videos, visit our YouTube Channel!
“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: 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: 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: 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: American Conservative Movement
1996 Princeton Conference : Rusher discusses the history of conservatism, its ideas, institutions, and personalities....
Video: Conservatism’s Third and Final Battle
1998 Heritage Foundation : Rusher discusses conservatism’s progress in its first 50 years, noting two great victories...
Video: Conservative Political Action Conference
1985 CPAC : Rusher delivers a keynote titled “Where we have arrived in the conservative movement” and “Where, possibly,...