The Republican Legacy Podcast
The official podcast of Our Republican Legacy. ORL is a movement of Republicans concerned about the future of the Republican Party. Our mission is to return the party to its core principles of Unity, the Constitution, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Enterprise, and Peace through Strength. The Republican Legacy Podcast is hosted by former Washington State Republican Party Chairman Chris Vance, ORL Texas State Chair and syndicated columnist Merrill Matthews, ORL Missouri State Chair and syndicated columnist Lynn Schmidt, and ORL Connecticut State Chair Tommy Whiteley. The show features a weekly discussion of the week's events and interviews with elected officials, thought leaders, and everyday Republicans who want to see the party return to its core values.
Episodes
In Episode 10 of The Republican Legacy Podcast, hosts Merrill Matthews, Lynn Schmidt, and Greg Wilson are joined by certified financial planner Paul Auslander, President of Seabridge Private Wealth, for a wide-ranging discussion about the economy, financial markets, and the importance of separating political noise from economic reality. Auslander discusses the independence of the Federal Reserve, inflation and interest rates, the n...
Ep. 9 - Amb. Frank Lavin
In this episode of The Republican Legacy Podcast, hosts Chris Vance and Merrill Matthews talk with former U.S. Ambassador and Reagan White House official Frank Lavin, author of Inside the Reagan White House, who reflects on Ronald Reagan’s core legacy: market economics, international leadership, and respectful, optimistic communication. Lavin contrasts those principles with today’s grievance-driv...
In this episode of The Republican Legacy Podcast, hosts Chris Vance and Lynn Schmidt welcome former Congresswoman Claudine Schneider of Rhode Island. Schneider reflects on her political journey, the founding principles of the Republican Party, and her work on election integrity and campaign finance reform. She discusses the importance of building a broad Republican coalition that includes moderate voices while addressing issues suc...
In this episode, hosts Chris Vance and Dr. Merrill Matthews are joined by preeminent Republican pollster Whit Ayres as they delve into the latest across the political landscape. Whit shares his expertise on the upcoming 2024 midterm elections, potential control of Congress, the current state of the polling industry, and the future direction of the GOP leading into 2028.
In our Week in Review segment, our panel discusses the upcoming...
In this episode, hosts Chris Vance, Lynn Schmidt, and Dr. Merrill Matthews are joined by two distinguished guests: Dr. Nicholas Rostow, Distinguished Research Professor at the National Defense University, former Special Assistant for National Security Affairs to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and ORL’s Vermont State Chair; and Greg Wilson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury Department under...
In this episode, one of Our Republican Legacy’s founding members, former Oklahoma Congressman Mickey Edwards, joins Senior Advisor Chris Vance and Texas State Chair Merrill Matthews to reflect on conservatism, why he became an independent, the future role of political parties, and the need for the Republican Party to return to core principles.
In our week-in-review segment, our panel, including new faces Virginia State Chair L...
In this episode, Our Republican Legacy’s Co-Chair, former Montana Governor and former RNC Chair Marc Racicot, joins Senior Advisor Chris Vance and Missouri State Chair Lynn Schmidt to discuss why he joined Our Republican Legacy (ORL), expressing concerns about the current political culture and the importance of adhering to constitutional values. He reflects on his extensive political career, emphasizing the need for humility ...
In this episode, Our Republican Legacy’s Co-Chair, former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), joins Senior Advisor Chris Vance and Missouri State Chair Lynn Schmidt to discuss why he joined Our Republican Legacy (ORL), emphasizing the need to refocus the Republican Party on its core principles. He expresses concerns about the current state of the party, particularly the shift towards loyalty to individual leaders rather than adherence ...
In this episode, Our Republican Legacy’s founder Senator John Danforth joins Senior Advisor Chris Vance, and Missouri State Chair Lynn Schmidt to discuss the origins of Our Republican Legacy, its core principles, and the importance of restoring responsible conservatism in America. He discusses the party's history, current challenges, and the need for civility and faith in politics.
In our week-in-review segment, the panel is j...
In the inaugural episode of The Republican Legacy podcast, the official podcast of Our Republican Legacy (OurRepublicanLegacy.com), hosts Chris Vance, Lynn Schmidt, Merrill Matthews, and Tommy Whiteley introduce the organization and its mission to restore the Republican Party to its core values.
The conversation explores their personal journeys to the organization, the impact of Donald Trump on the party, and the importance of accou...
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