The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 400 - Ronald Reagan w/ guest Patton Oswalt (Part 1)
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Reagan's Governorship and the Mansion Fiasco
- Reagan won the California governorship despite being labeled an extremist, and Nancy promptly deemed the governor's mansion unsafe.
- California built a new mansion for the Reagans, a controversial move during a recession, which they never occupied.
Reagan's Controversial Policies and the People's Park Incident
- As governor, Reagan implemented drastic cuts to mental health services, leading to a rise in mentally ill individuals entering the criminal justice system.
- His response to the People's Park protest at UC Berkeley involved excessive police force, resulting in a death and numerous injuries.
Reagan's Re-Election and Welfare Reform
- Despite the controversy surrounding the People's Park incident, Reagan was re-elected governor and focused on welfare reform.
- He made unfounded claims about welfare cheats, demonstrating his tendency to accept information without verification.