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Newt Gingrich
Gingrich Productions; Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich is a former speaker of the US House of Representatives, from 1995 to 1999, and was a 2012 Republican presidential candidate. An active author, Gingrich has published 24 books, including 14 fiction and nonfiction New York Times best-sellers. He and his wife, Callista, host and produce historical and public-policy documentaries. Recent films include America at Risk, Nine Days that Changed the World, and Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny. Gingrich is also a co-host on CNN’s “Crossfire,” where he advocates policy issues.
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2016 Festival
Trump, Sanders, and the American Spirit of Rebellion
Are we witnessing a new era in American politics? Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says the 2016 election is unlike any he’s ever witnessed, characterized by rebellion again...
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