Newt Gingrich: podcast appearances and interviews

Newton Leroy Gingrich, born Newton Leroy McPherson on June 17, 1943, is an American author and politician who served as the 50th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He was a member of the Republican Party and represented Georgia's 6th congressional district, which includes north Atlanta and surrounding areas, from 1979 until his resignation in 1999. Before his political career, Gingrich was a professor of history and geography at the University of West Georgia during the 1970s. He was the first Republican to be elected to represent Georgia's 6th district and held the position of House minority whip from 1989 to 1995. Gingrich played a significant role in the Republican victory in the 1994 congressional election as a co-author and architect of the 'Contract with America' and was named Time's 'Man of the Year' in 1995 for his role in ending a long-standing Democratic majority in the House. As speaker, Gingrich oversaw legislation on welfare reform and tax cuts, contributed to multiple government shutdowns, and participated in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. His tenure concluded in early 1999 amid internal party challenges and ethics violations. After leaving Congress, Gingrich remained active in public policy, founding several think tanks such as American Solutions for Winning the Future and the Center for Health Transformation. He sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012, but was unsuccessful. Gingrich has also supported former President Donald Trump and has been involved in recent political debates concerning election integrity.