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The Strategerist

George W. Bush Presidential Center•www.bushcenter.org
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What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion.
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Anne Chow - Keeping People Connected

Subscribe to The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute Learn more about the Bush Institute's work in education

May 12, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 10

Sherrie Westin - Sesame Street's Work Around the World

Learn more about Sesame Street's resources: Episodes and Sesame Street content Caring for Each Other content Social impact initiatives Learn more about the Bush Institute's resources: COVID-19 related content Learn more about the Bush Institute's work: Women's Initiative, promoting education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for women around the world Military Service Initiative Veteran Transition program, ensuring post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian...

Apr 28, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 8

Bill McKenzie — The Media's Role in a Crisis

Bill McKenzie’s career in journalism has taken him from the backroads of Texas covering George W. Bush’s governatorial campaign to a Puliter Prize-winning series of editorials on economic disparity in Dallas. Now a senior fellow at the Bush Institute, Bill was in the newsroom on 9/11 — and shares that experience as we face another national emergency.

Mar 31, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3

Keith Hennessey — Leadership During Difficult Times

Keith Hennessey was director of the U.S. National Economic Council and a key advisor to the president as the financial crisis hit the U.S. economy in 2008. He’s been inside the White House during a major crisis — and has seen a recovery. We talk about how our government is structured to solve problems and how leaders can make the most of the information in front of them — while also making the best use of their voice. Today, Mr. Hennessey teaches at Stanford and is a Fellow at the Bush Institute...

Mar 24, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2

Jean Becker— Barbara Bush's Pearls of Wisdom

Learn more about the Bush Institute's First Ladies Initiative: http://www.bushcenter.org/firstladies Watch Mrs. Barbara Bush's Wellesley College Commencement:

Mar 17, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Sgt. First Class Michael Rodriguez— From Special Forces to CEO

Related Resources: Portraits of Courage, by President George W. Bush: www.bushcenter.org/portraitsofcourage Learn more about the Military Service Initiative at the Bush Institute: www.bushcenter.org/msi Learn more about the W100K: www.bushcenter.org/w100k Learn more about the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation: https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/...

Dec 10, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13

Mrs. Laura Bush

Related content Photos from Mrs. Bush's trip to Jordan, and an account from Ruba Rihani. About the WE Lead program Plan Your Visit to the Bush Center to see the 2019 Christmas exhibit

Dec 03, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12

Alexander McCall Smith

Learn more about Go Further and the partnership to end AIDS and cervical cancer

Nov 12, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 11

Dylan Tête— Building A Community of Resilience

The transition from military to civilian life is challenging for many of our veterans. In a New Orleans neighborhood, Dylan Tête is building the Bastion Community of Resilience, a community for families who need assistance can find the support they need along side veterans and civilians.

Nov 05, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Congressman Dan Crenshaw

Congressman Dan Crenshaw’s life has taken him from Houston to Venezuela as a kid, to the Middle East and Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL, and to Saturday Night Live and Washington, D.C. as a Congressman representing the Texas second congressional district. We talk about the importance of Central America in U.S. policy and his transition from military to civilian life.

Nov 05, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 10

General Peter Pace— Lessons in Leadership

Learn how the George W. Bush Institute is developing the skills of those who serve our Nation's veterans and helps increase their impact

Oct 29, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Margaret Spellings— A Life in Education Policy

A citizenry that has high quality education is the foundation of a thriving society. Former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings has dedicated her career to ensuring generations of students receive that high quality of education. She shares how important it is we equip our children for the workforce and college, what she would focus on if she was running for president, and the nickname she got saddled with in the 90’s.

Oct 22, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7

Admiral James Stavridis— The Voyage of Character

Learn how the George W. Bush Institute is developing the skills of those who serve our Nation's veterans and helps increase their impact At the Bush Institute, we’re firm believers that women are the critical ingredient to peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. Learn how the United States can continue supporting Afghan women ....

Oct 15, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Karen Hughes— Clarity, Conviction, and Compassion

Karen Hughes was a key counselor to President George W. Bush during his campaign and presidency. She was born in France, lived in Panama, grew up in Dallas, and has traveled the world representing the United States. Karen has had an incredible career, but she is most proud of the titles wife, mother, and grandmother. She shares how she balances it all and finds unique ways to put family first.

Oct 08, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Marne Levine— From D.C. to Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. are two different worlds. Marne Levine, an executive at Facebook, made the transition in 2010 and had to learn to put her love of paper and memos aside. But her D.C. experience has helped her excel in the tech-driven world. She shares details about this transition, how she finds work/life balance, and Facebook and Instagram’s duty to empower women globally.

Oct 01, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Justice Neil Gorsuch

Justice Neil Gorsuch takes us behind the scenes of the Supreme Court and discusses his New York Times bestselling book, A Republic, If You Can Keep it.

Sep 24, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Ambassador Deborah Birx— Creating an AIDS-free World

Deborah Birx is Ambassador-at-large and serves as the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy. She chats about creating a 180 PowerPoint slide to convince the White House the Army needed to be part of the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief. She also shares how U.S. dollars have helped save millions of lives in Africa.

Sep 17, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Dana Perino

After spending seven years in the White House and two of those years as Press Secretary, Dana Perino became comfortable speaking on behalf of others – including the 43rd president. But as she transitioned into roles on Fox News after the White House, Dana had to develop her own voice.

Sep 10, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1

After Hours: Technology for Good

Has technology revolutionized our education system and job market for the good? Inspired by season 1 of The Strategerist podcast, The Strategerist After Hours brings together Bush Institute experts to discuss technology’s influential role in our everyday lives. The Fast and Slow Worlds are Colliding- and We Need Leaders Lifelong Learning is the Way to Overcome Disruptive Economic Forces America's Urban Challenge...

Aug 16, 2019•32 min

After Hours: Millennials— America’s Bridge Builders

Inspired by dialogues during season one of The Strategerist , The Strategerist After Hours brings together George W. Bush Institute experts to discuss hot topics and news of the day. In this episode, we talk with millennials about TV’s Lost , how this generation wants to be bridge builders during a tumultuous time, and avocado toast. Millennials Reinvent Localism in Their Search for Community Pew Poll : The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wides...

Aug 02, 2019•35 min

Ed Lazear— America's Economy

We go in-depth on economic policy with Stanford economist Ed Lazear who worked on the 2017 tax reform bill. He explains how changes to the legislation have helped put the country on a faster growth track. Ed also chats about becoming the head of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Bush Administration, and how immigration is still a positive economic factor.

Jul 05, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 29

Byron Sanders— Helping Youth Chart Their Path

The Presidential Leadership Scholar program gives rising leaders the edge they need to make a difference in the world. After participating in the program, Byron Sanders became President and CEO of Big Thought– a Dallas educational nonprofit. Byron is leading an organization that is breaking a tragic cycle seen in too many communities. He tells us about President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton’s visit to one of Big Thoughts safe spaces and how the Presidential Leadership Scholar progra...

Jun 28, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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