Hi, This is Bill Clinton, and welcome to Why am I telling you this? Why am I telling you this because it is your future on the line? Or why am I telling you this? Why am I telling you that? Why am I telling you this tonight? Not to take you down, but to keep you looking up. Growing up in Arkansas after World War Two, in a family that didn't have a lot of money and didn't have a television until I was ten, most of our entertainment revolved
around storytelling. From listening to my relatives and neighbors around the kitchen table or at my grandfather's store, I learned that everyone has a story, and that everyone's story has value. Once you've heard a person's hopes and fears, where they've been, and where they want to go, your difference is sort of slip away, and you become people first. My interest
in storytelling is also meant I'm always loved radio. Hearing dramatic plays and newscasts and sports events from far away places helped me as a boy to learn about the world and a part of a community larger than my own. Later, as president, I always look forward to my weekly radio address, Good morning, This week, We've seen inspiring examples. I thought about the people listening and try to make sure that whatever I had to say would help give them hope
for a better tomorrow and understanding about today. That's what I hope to do with my podcast. I'll share stories and conversations with some of the most interesting people I know, and I get to be a fan and talk with some of my favorite authors, artists, and athletes about their lives. We'll talk about ideas that deserve more attention, about how science, technology, and design are improving our lives, and why we should
all be hopeful and optimistic about our future. If you're listening at home, or in your car or on your phone, I hope you'll enjoy this journey with me and learn something new along the way. Starting February fourth, listen to Why Am I Telling You This on the I Heart Radio app, Apple podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. HM