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Next week would be the 100th birthday of former President and Republican favourite Ronald Reagan. His son Ron Reagan shares his name but grew up to become quite different from his father. He talks about life inside the home of Ronald and Nancy Reagan and about what it was like to grow up in the shadow of the actor, turned governor, turned President of the United States.

President Ronald Reagan was a champion of America鈥檚 small business economy. Today, more than half of all Americans either own, or work for, a small business. Butch and Rita McNinch own Dutch Diner in President Reagan鈥檚 hometown. They talk about the challenges of, and value in, operating a small business in Tampico, Illinois.

This month is the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy鈥檚 Presidential inauguration. The Washington D.C. arts centre which carry鈥檚 his name is celebrating that anniversary though a series of special concerts remembering JFK鈥檚 legacy. The Kennedy Center鈥檚 Music Director Christoph Eschenbach and Hollywood film star Richard Dreyfuss share their impressions of the work and the man.

Some claim that the legacies of both Presidents Reagan and Kennedy have grown larger than life. It might be hard for some to imagine the beginning stages of such careers but for Herman Cain, the beginning is the most exciting part. Cain is an underdog Republican (Tea Party) candidate. He talks to Americana about his hopes to lead the nation as the 45th President of the United States.