Tariffs (thread 3), Episode 15: Reagan's Trade Paradox: Free-Market Saint, Surprise Protectionist

This episode peels back the myth of Reagan as a pure free-market hero and shows the messy, pragmatic side: tariffs, quotas, and handshakes with uneasy allies when American factories faltered.

It’s a friendly, clear look at how fear of decline, Cold War strategy, and a faith in capitalism shaped his trade moves — the contradictions are oddly human and kind of fascinating.