The Day President Reagan Almost Died : Ronald Reagan Murder Plot, John Hinckley Jr.'s Case, Politics, TRUE CRIME

In this episode, we explore the story of John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, examining his motivations, the events leading up to the shooting, the aftermath, and the legal battle that resulted in his insanity verdict. We discuss how the case reshaped conversations around mental health, celebrity obsession, public safety, and the limits of the criminal justice system, as well as how Hinckley’s life has unfolded in the decades since.