John Blake is not only the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the 2023 world champion Texas Rangers, but he is also a docent at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, where he has volunteered since the museum opened its doors in 2013. John joined host Andrew Kaufmann to talk about his deep-rooted love of presidential history, his feeli…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, Justin is joined by Blake Abbey to talk about fishing the salt from the kayak, things you should look for, and how to catch fish in saltwater! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Blake's Ins…

The North Korean regime is one of the most brutal on Earth. Executions, torture, and arbitrary detention are commonplace. Many lose their lives attempting to escape. For those who do make it out of the hermit kingdom, many difficulties remain. But how can we help the people of North Korea? The answer is that the issues on the Korean Peninsula won’t…

During Dr. Robert Roncska’s impressive 28-year career in the Navy, he commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, led the largest submarine squadron in the U.S. fleet, and even carried the nuclear football for President George W. Bush, who affectionately named him “Navy Bob.” Recently, he authored his debut book — Beyond the Sea: Leading with Love from …

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, Justin Largen is joined by kayak tournament angler and potential AOY Casey Reed! Hedives into Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Casey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyreedfishin…

Cullum Clark serves as Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU. He leads the Bush Institute’s work on domestic economic policy and economic growth and recently released a report on how education and medical institutions can become more powerful drivers of prosperity in America’s …

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly your host Justin Largen is joined by river fishing hammer Jordan Welliver to talk about how to catch river smallmouth bass with finesse fishing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Baits Discussed …

Penelope Muse Abernathy is a visiting professor at Northwestern University and a former senior executive at The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. She specializes in researching local journalism and is the author of two books and five reports, including The State of Local News. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Bill McKe…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly we are joined by Jake Harshman to give some river fishing power fishing tips! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Jake's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JakeHarshman/featured 📌 Bait…

Pashtana Durrani is an Afghan feminist, activist, and educator. She founded Afghanistan’s first-ever digital school network, LEARN Afghanistan, and is still providing education for hundreds of girls in the country today despite being exiled after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. Pashtana joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Natalie G…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly we are joined by Ewing Minor & Matt Scotch to talk about big swimbait fishing from the kayak! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Ewing's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewing_minor/ Mat…

Ambassador Mark Green serves as President, Director, and CEO of the Wilson Center — a nonpartisan organization that provides research, analysis, and independent scholarship on global affairs. Before leading the Wilson Center, his distinguished career in public policy included key roles at USAID, the International Republican Institute, the McCain In…

The Stewpot is a ministry that serves those in poverty or experiencing homelessness in Dallas. The organization was founded nearly 50 years ago and provides resources for basic survival needs as well as opportunities for the people they serve to start a new life. The organization was awarded the 2024 George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation fo…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly we are joined by Mark Edwards to talk about finesse jigging from the kayak! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link and use code SERIOUS10 for 10% off your order): War Eagle Finess…

Creamos is a non-profit organization working to support the community surrounding Guatemala City’s garbage dump in achieving economic self-determination. The organization was awarded the 2024 George W. Bush Institute Citation for its impactful work in its community and for inspiring others to take action to solve today’s most pressing challenges. E…

Active duty military service members make up less than one percent of the U.S. adult population. For the other 99% of us, the actions and complexities of our nation’s Armed Forces can be hard to understand, which is why quality journalism on the military is essential. Thom Shanker’s decades-long career with The New York Times included 13 years as P…

On today's episode we are joined by KBF champ on Lake Chickamauga Garrett Wade! We talk about his win and how he put up some giant fish on a swimbait on the Tennessee River! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Garrett's YouTube Channe…

We all seek happiness, but few of us know the science behind it. Author, Harvard professor, and philosopher of happiness Arthur Brooks is changing that through his insights, teachings, and best-selling books on how we can all build happy lives. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Anne Wicks to discuss why happiness is a directio…

2024 marks 20 years since the Millennium Challenge Corporation was signed into law by President George W. Bush. Since its inception, MCC has partnered with and invested in countries around the world that are committed to democracy and economic freedom. CEO of MCC Alice Albright joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Hannah Johnson to …

When Heather Morris sat down with Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov, she didn’t know what to expect. As she listened to his story, she knew that the world needed to hear his experiences of love and hope set in the midst of one of humankind’s worst moments. Heather traveled to Dallas for the sixth Laura Bush Book Club edition of Engage at the Bush Cen…

Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to Mrs. Laura Bush during her time as first lady, and Gahl Hodges Burt, who served as social secretary for President and Mrs. Reagan, recently visited Dallas for an Engage at the Bush Center event presented by Nexpoint. They joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the responsibilities of their r…

Thomas Jefferson made a lasting impact on our country as the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He recently visited Texas and joined host Andrew Kaufmann, the Bush Institute’s Jason Galui, and students from Walnut Grove High School to discuss the birth of our nation, the lessons we can le…

On today's episode we are joined by the first ever winner of the @KayakAdventureSeries Aaron Griffith ( @AaronsOutdoor1 ). We talk about his win and how he put up over 100" of Georgia shoal bass! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Aa…

When Steve Ballmer retired from Microsoft after a long and storied career, he realized that he didn’t know exactly how and where U.S. tax dollars got spent. And it wasn’t as easy to find as he had hoped. So he set out to solve the problem — and founded USA Facts, which consolidates available data and makes it accessible to citizens. He joined host …

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly with your host Justin Largen, we are joined by the USA Kayak Fishing Open champ, Anthony Garcia! We talk about how he came out to Lake Murray from California and won in dominating fashion! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly with your host Justin Largen, we are joined by Bassmaster Kayak Series winner at Possum Kingdom Lake, Jason Isaacs! We talk about his win and much more. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Baits Discussed (Cl…

David French is a writer and columnist for The New York Times – informed by a career that began as a litigator, turned to the Army as a JAG officer and then Bronze Star awardee after volunteering to deploy to Iraq as part of the Surge, and finally to journalism. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh at the 2024 Forum o…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly your host Justin Largen is joined by kayak angler Wyatt Hammond! One of the most underrated up and coming kayak anglers that is EXTREMELY talented. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Wyatt's…

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we dive into the exciting world of kayak fishing on a budget! 🎣 Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to switch up your game or a complete newbie eager to explore the waters, this episode is packed with valuable insights, tips, and gear recommendations to get you started without breaking the bank. Join…

Former White House Social Secretaries from multiple administrations recently traveled to Dallas for a special Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint event. Amy Zantzinger, social secretary for President and Mrs. Bush, and Jeremy Bernard, social secretary for President and Mrs. Obama, joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the r…

On today's episode we are joined by the Kayak Bass Fishing Champion of Lake Murray, Tim Isaacs! We talk about his winning strategy and how he approaches fishing bluegill beds with different baits and forward facing sonar! 📌 Click here to start your FREE trial of Omnia Fishing Premium PRO: https://omnia.direct/SAPremiumPRO Connect with us: 📱 Follow …

On today's episode we are joined by the Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship WINNER at Lake Tenkiller, Drew Gregory! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Drew's Instagram Page: Drew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewgregoryfis…

Chuck Salter is the president and CEO of the News Literacy Project, an organization that’s on a mission to create better informed, more engaged, and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a stronger democracy. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Bill McKenzie to discuss the organization’s work to help students become news l…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, host Justin Largen ( @fishes2much ) is joined by @RiverBasserDrew to talk about the upcoming Kayak Adventure Series trail and about how to catch fish shallow from the kayak! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone.…

Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, joined Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute David J. Kramer and host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss the collaboration between the Bush Center, the Obama Foundation, and 11 other presidential centers to affirm the principles of democracy. Hear…

On today's episode, your host Justin Largen is joined by the champion of the Bassmaster Kayak series event on Lake Murray, Jake Coucoules! Jake walks us through his win and how he caught almost 100 inches on Lake Murray! 📌 Important Links: Jake's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3OI7hq2OI0kONvQ1L-D1sQ 📌 Baits Discussed (Click the link an…

On today's episode, your host Justin Largen is joined by former co-host and 3rd place winner of the Bassmater Kayak series event on Lake Murray, Bailey Eigbrett ( @BEtheFish )! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. 📌 Important Links: Bailey's YouTube Chan…

Alexandra Hudson is the author of new book The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh to discuss the difference between civility and politeness, why civility is a duty of citizenship, and how we can flourish across deep differences. Hear more from Ale…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, host Justin Largen is joined by Garrett Morgan to recap the Sam Rayburn Hobie BOS kayak bass fishing tournament and talk about whether Sam Rayburn lake may be the hottest lake in the country right now! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast…

Governor Spencer Cox currently serves as the 18th governor of Utah and as chair of the National Governor’s Association, where he launched the Disagree Better initiative. Governor Cox joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the George W. Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh for a conversation about listening, tough discussions, and, yes, disagreeing – and why disag…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, Justin is joined by Lance McWhorter to talk about traveling on the road for kayak tournaments, the Hobie BOS upcoming on Sam Rayburn and more kayak fishing tips! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. In this epi…

Three George W. Bush Institute experts gathered for a thought-provoking discussion on the state of democracy – both here at home and abroad. Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow and Executive Vice President for Strategy and Programs at Freedom House Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy Igor Khrestin, and Directo…

On today's episode Justin is joined by Dave Shields who placed 5th at the Hobie BOS event on the Harris Chain and talk about their event performance and of the giant bass caught at that event! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. Baits Discussed (Click t…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, Justin is joined by Casey Reed to talk about fishing etiquette for kayak anglers when on the water but also at public boat ramps and much more. These are things you HAVE to know so you're not being that one person breaking an unwritten rule and making everyone else mad. Whether you're a seasoned angler lo…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, Justin and Bailey sit down to talk about the three different methods of transporting a kayak (Cartop, truck bed and kayak trailer) and the pros and cons of each! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyone. In this epi…

On today's episode of Kayak Fishing Weekly, we talk about some of the new rule changes to the Hobie BOS kayak fishing tournament trail as well as some winter kayak fishing tips and tricks to be safe and catch more fish! Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, our podcast has something for everyon…

Ambassador Michael Froman served as United States trade representative under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. Today, he’s the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization and think tank that aims to help leaders and citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. and other …

On today's episode we welcome Greg Blanchard to Kayak Fishing Weekly! We talk about his OG days before YouTube, his new crazy kayak setup to help catch more fish and how expanding your bait selection can imperative to learning more and being able to adapt better to different situations. In this episode, we're covering: 🌊 Greg's confidence baits and…

General David Petraeus rose the ranks to four-star general in the U.S. Army and led the CIA during his four-decade career in public service. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the George W. Bush Institute’s Jason Galui to discuss his new book, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.” He talked about his time serving our country an…

On today's episode of Kayak Fising Weekly Justin and Bailey are joined by the creek fishing master himself from Creek Fishing Adventures, John Dalton! John takes us through how he got into YouTube, how he approaches fishing creeks and how he catches fish of all species from a creek or river! John's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CreekFishingAdv…