FROM ACADEMIA TO CONGRESS: DICK ARMEY’S JOURNEY INTO POLITICS

On this episode of On the Horn with Gary Emineth, former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (1995–2003) shares his powerful story of leaving academia for the political arena. Armey describes how his frustration with the campus culture pushed him to step into public service, despite never having been politically involved before. He explains why he chose to run as a Republican, even without a prior party affiliation, and how his background as an economist shaped the principles and policies he carried into Congress. Armey’s story highlights the importance of standing firm on principles, challenging broken systems, and pursuing leadership when the nation needs it most.