In the thirty-ninth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Ronald Reagan. Among the issues they discussed were his early film career, involvement in California politics, his penchant for a Western lifestyle, and the assassination attempt on his life. They also talked about several events during his presidency including his anti-terrorism efforts and dealings with Russian President Gorbachev. During the program video footage and still photographs of Reagan were shown and various locations on his ranch were visited. Throughout the program guests responded to viewer questions and comments.