Ken Khachigian

Ken Khachigian

Biography:

Ken Khachigian was Chief Speechwriter, trusted political adviser, favorite scribe to Ronald Reagan, and “go-to” counsel for Reagan and Nancy Reagan in campaigns and political crises. He served in Richard Nixon’s White House and with Nixon as he emerged from Watergate, assisted with Nixon’s memoirs and led preparation for his interviews with David Frost.

A successful attorney, he earned respect as California’s premier Republican strategist in elections for governor, senator, and attorney general. He is an honors graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara, from which he received its Distinguished Alumni Award. Khachigian is listed among 100 Armenians who have changed the world. He lives in Southern California.

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Past Shows:

  • Reagan & Nixon / Open Lines

    Author and speechwriter Ken Khachigian discussed his days working with former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon. Open Lines followed in the latter half of the program.More »
  • Nixon & Reagan / Pop & Rock Music

    Speechwriter and attorney Ken Khachigian discussed what it was like working under two influential presidents, Nixon and Reagan. Followed by music historian Scott G. Shea on the history of such groups as The Mamas & The Papas and Fleetwood Mac.More »

Last Night

AI Data Centers & Renewable Energy / Cultivating Happiness
AI Data Centers & Renewable Energy / Cultivating Happiness
Author Steve Goreham discussed the growing challenges facing renewable energy and the impact of AI data centers. Followed by consultant Michele Phillips on cultivating happiness and managing emotional energy.

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