From college professor to House Speaker, Newt Gingrich shares his journey on Beyond the Mic! 🏛️ Don’t miss the Rockin’ 8 with fun facts and a thought-provoking Q&A. Plus, find out the one principle guiding Gingrich 360.
Welcome Newt:
We’re joined on the Starline by a college professor who became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman of Gingrich 360 and author of his latest book “March to the Majority” we welcome Newt Gingrich.
Newt, let’s go Beyond the Mic. “March to the Majority” isn’t a memoir but an examination of history. What are your thoughts now on your dissertation in “Belgian Education Policy in the Congo”?
How would your life have changed had you been given tenure?
“…you could not do anything big or important without first learning a lot of facts,” you said growing up. What’s the most important fact in your life now?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Best score in a round of golf?
2. Favorite dinosaur?
3. You’ve written on the Civil War. Other than Gettysburg, what battle fascinates you?
4. Favorite flavor of ice cream?
5. Best thing about your daughters Kathy and Jackie?
6. How strict were you as a parent to them?
7. Will we have to fight another war in the next 10 years?
8. Which former US House Member did you have the best relationship with behind the scenes?
The Back Half:
One of your key principles at Gingrich 360 is “importing knowledge and exporting work”. What’s the one piece of work that is hard for you to let go personally?
Why should people read “March to the Majority”?
Washington is full of bureaucrats, can we change it?
One Big Question:
With both parties moving from the middle and compromise, how does America come back together as one?
The Wrap:
His best game of golf was a 49, loves pistachio ice cream and wants you to read “March to the Majority” Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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