Best Hannah and Heather Jefferson Podcasts (2024)

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Hannah Sklar -- Bush Institute Citation Recipient for Creamos 30:43

2d ago30:43

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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…

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Thom Shanker -- The Role Journalists Play in the U.S. Military 34:39

7d ago34:39

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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…

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Arthur Brooks -- The Science of Happiness 30:22

14d ago30:22

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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…

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Alice Albright -- 20 Years of the Millennium Challenge Corporation 34:53

21d ago34:53

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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 …

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Heather Morris -- Author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 37:50

28d ago37:50

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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…

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Anita McBride & Gahl Hodges Burt -- Behind the Scenes of White House Events 24:52

1M ago24:52

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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…

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Thomas Jefferson & Kurt Smith -- Lessons From Our Nation's Third President 56:10

1M ago56:10

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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…

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Steve Ballmer -- Accountability, Democracy, and USA Facts 28:41

2M ago28:41

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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 …

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David French -- On polarization, purpose, and America's future 22:56

2M ago22:56

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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…

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Heavy Boots: On Loving and Loss 41:13

2M ago41:13

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In this episode, we dive into the emotion of grief, including: Our own past and current experiences with loss and how they've shaped us The energetics of and differences between grief and sadness Helpful ways to support a loved one when they're grieving Practices we've found helpful in our own healing journeys…

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Amy Zantzinger & Jeremy Bernard -- White House Social Secretaries 31:46

3M ago31:46

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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…

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Cutting the Cord 27:57

3M ago27:57

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In this episode, we talk about the concept of codependence and attachment styles, including: How it's shown up in our lives How we've healed and are continuing to heal from it Insight we've gained as a parent and a child about how it is passed down and how we can create long lasting change for future generations!…

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Chuck Salter -- News Literacy Project 35:23

3M ago35:23

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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…

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"Anger Management" 43:23

3M ago43:23

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In this episode, we talk all about the emotion of ANGER, including: How each of us have danced with anger and how it has shown up in our lives The differences between healthy and unhealthy anger Anger's connection to the season we're in Ways we've found to move stuck anger and facilitate healthy dialogue in challenging interactions…

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Valerie Jarrett -- How Presidential Centers are Working Together to Affirm Democracy 35:08

3M ago35:08

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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…

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Alexandra Hudson -- The Soul of Civility 41:26

4M ago41:26

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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…

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Sister Love, Sister Healing 35:11

4M ago35:11

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In this very special episode, we have on a special guest--Heather's sister/Hannah's aunt! Hannah interviews the sisters about their relationship, including: Their roles in their household growing up and how that impacted them What transpired to heal the family imbalances and their relationship How their upbringing impacted their ability to handle c…

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Governor Spencer Cox -- How to Disagree Better 37:56

4M ago37:56

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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…

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Shining a Light on Shame 49:03

4M ago49:03

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In this episode, we talk all about SHAME: What it means and where it stems from How it feels emotionally and physically Why we shame ourselves and others What it does to our spirits How we heal from itBy Hannah and Heather Jefferson

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Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Foreign Affairs -- After Hours Roundtable 45:46

5M ago45:46

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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…

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Dancing with Familial Relationships: a Q&A episode 53:11

5M ago53:11

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This is our first Q&A episode! In this discussion, we answer four thoughtful and insightful questions from our wonderful listeners. Tune into this conversation around: Setting guilt-free boundaries with family members How we healed our relationship over the years Honoring how the different generations handle pain and grief Navigating giving all of …

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Healing Anxiety Through Generations 42:47

5M ago42:47

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In this episode, we talk all about ANXIETY, including: Our personal experiences with anxiety How it has shaped our lives through generations of anxiety, treated and untreated How we have each healed around it, and what tools have been most helpful in our journeys Ways that we can help facilitate a different conversation around anxiety with future g…

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A Conversation about People Pleasing 42:16

6M ago42:16

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In this episode we talk all about PEOPLE PLEASING! This is a topic/theme that has greatly impacted both of us in our lives and is a pattern that we're actively unraveling :) In this conversation, we discuss what people pleasing is, how it's manifested in our lives, how we've created shift in this arena, and insight to help you do the same!…

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Ambassador Michael Froman -- Trade, Globalism, and the U.S.-China relationship 24:44

6M ago24:44

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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 …

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General David Petraeus — Conflict, Leadership, and Military Service 36:37

6M ago36:37

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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…

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Exploring the Effects of Trauma 28:00

7M ago28:00

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In this episode, we dive into a trauma from Hannah's childhood, and discuss: How it impacted each of us How it shaped our relationship over the years What advice we have for mothers and daughters going through trying times If you enjoy this episode, we would appreciate it so much if you left us a review!…

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Tim Strong -- Opportunity International 30:56

7M ago30:56

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Tim Strong is the head of agriculture finance for Opportunity International, a global nonprofit organization that uses financial services, training, and support to address some of the most pressing challenges facing those living in poverty around the world. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Natalie Gonnella-Platts to discuss O…

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David Rubenstein -- The Importance of Artifacts, Books, and Learning Our History 32:23

7M ago32:23

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David Rubenstein is a philanthropist, lawyer, businessman, and avid historian. Items from his rare collection of U.S. artifacts — including the Emancipation Proclamation, the Federalist Papers, and original works from abolitionists — are on display in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum’s special exhibit, Freedom Matters. He joined host Andrew K…

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Welcome to the Relative Healers Podcast! 20:50

7M ago20:50

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Welcome friends! We are so glad you're here :) This is our very first episode of the Relative Healers podcast, a space where we will discuss the dynamic relationship between mothers and daughters. Our goal is to share our ups and downs, challenges and strengths, communication styles and more! In opening up this sort of conversation, we hope that ou…

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Michael G. Vickers -- His Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy 30:48

7M ago30:48

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Society has long had a fascination with spies. Michael G. Vickers is as close to this world as anyone, having served as a Green Beret, an operator in the CIA, and a national security policy maker during some of the most pivotal moments in recent U.S. history. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann for a live recording in the George W. Bush Presidential Mus…

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Daniel Lubetzky – KIND Snacks Founder Talks Pluralism, Immigration, and Magic 26:38

8M ago26:38

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Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of KIND Snacks, envisions a world with more kindness and empathy. As the son of a Holocaust survivor, Daniel strives to channel business and citizenry toward building bridges rather than conflict. Daniel joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh to discuss his civic movements On…

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Martha Washington & Katharine Pittman -- The First First Lady and the Nation Builder Who Portrays Her 27:37

8M ago27:37

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The George W. Bush Presidential Center recently welcomed a very special guest: the first first lady of the United States, Martha Washington. Mrs. Washington shaped our country and the role of the first lady in the 18th century. The Nation Builders at Colonial Williamsburg, like Katharine Pittman – who was actually here portraying Mrs. Washington – …

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Garry Kasparov -- Ukraine, Putin, and How Life Imitates Chess 51:41

8M ago51:41

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Garry Kasparov is a democracy activist and Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. He is the founder and chair of the Renew Democracy Initiative, a nonprofit with the goal of uniting Americans across the political spectrum in defense of democratic ideals. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and Executive Director of the George W. Bush…

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Sebastien Lai & Jonathan Price -- Jimmy Lai’s Struggle for Freedom in Hong Kong 29:47

8M ago29:47

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Sebastien Lai is a democracy advocate and son of jailed Hong Kong businessman and publisher Jimmy Lai. He and Jonathan Price, a member of Jimmy’s international legal team, joined the George W. Bush Institute while in Dallas raising awareness about why Jimmy is jailed. They spoke with host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Igor Khrestin about…

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The Catalyst Explores Solutions to Problems Around the Globe — After Hours Roundtable 46:30

9M ago46:30

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Problems and pessimism tend to overwhelm the daily news cycle. What gets less attention are the incredible solutions governments and organizations have devised to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. That’s why Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute Jonathan Tepperman set out to rele…

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Hector Rodriguez -- Esports Star H3CZ on Gaming and Entrepreneurship 25:01

10M ago25:01

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Hector Rodriguez, known online as H3CZ, is the founder and CEO of OpTic Gaming, an organization that maintains some of the most competitive esports teams in the world. Through video games, Hector became part of an online community and built something unique — and is now living the American Dream. Hector joined host Andrew Kaufmann for a live conver…

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Daron Babcock -- Bush Institute Trailblazer Award Recipient for Bonton Farms 25:32

11M ago25:32

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Daron Babcock is the CEO of Bonton Farms, an organization that started as a small garden serving the food deserts in South Dallas that has grown into a movement working alongside residents to transform the community. Daron joined the Bush Center for the Forum on Leadership, where he received the Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation for his impactful…

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Dan Bartlett -- Walmart EVP on Communication, Collaboration, and His Time in the White House 37:18

11M ago37:18

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Dan Bartlett is the executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart and longtime key advisor to President George W. Bush. He joined former White House colleague and current Bush Center senior advisor Kevin Sullivan, and host Andrew Kaufmann, to share advice for up-and-coming leaders and their lessons from D.C. Hear from Dan about his caree…

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Meghan Ogilvie -- CEO of Dog Tag Inc. on Leadership, Service, and Baked Goods 27:13

12M ago27:13

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Meghan Ogilvie is the CEO of Dog Tag Inc., a non-profit with the goal of empowering veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to find renewed purpose and community through an unexpected combination: a bakery and a classroom. Meghan joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Eva Chiang at the 2022 Forum…

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Manu Meel -- CEO of BridgeUSA on Pluralism, Polarization, and How to Disagree 33:44

12M ago33:44

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Manu Meel is the CEO of BridgeUSA, a nonprofit organization that creates spaces on high school and college campuses where students can have open discussions about political issues. He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh in April to discuss BridgeUSA’s mission, how to disagree, and the importance of diversity of thought …

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Dave Copps -- Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Electric Guitars 44:33

12M ago44:33

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Dave Copps is the CEO and co-founder of Dallas-based technology company Worlds, where they’ve created an artificial intelligence platform for building the industrial metaverse. He joined the George W. Bush Institute in April at the Forum on Leadership, where he participated in a conversation on the co-evolution of humans and machines. He joined hos…

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Ambassador Shin-wha Lee -- North Korea, Denuclearization, and Human Rights 42:34

1y ago42:34

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Ambassador Shin-wha Lee serves as South Korea’s ambassador for international cooperation on North Korean human rights. In her role, she coordinates international efforts to improve human rights conditions in North Korea and raise global awareness about the inhumane conditions faced by North Koreans. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Inst…

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Emily Hanford -- Our Nation's Reading Crisis 33:58

1y ago33:58

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Emily Hanford is a senior correspondent and producer for American Public Media and the 2023 George W. Bush Institute Citation recipient for her coverage of our Nation’s reading crisis. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Justine Taylor-Raymond at the Forum on Leadership to discuss her reporting, how she started in journalism, a…

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Scott Carpenter -- Technology's Role in Freedom and Democracy 30:06

1y ago30:06

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Scott Carpenter is the managing director of Jigsaw, a unit within Google that explores threats to open societies, and builds technology that inspires scalable solutions to these threats. He discusses how authoritarian regimes use the internet to their advantage, promising new developments in technology, and why internet access is essential to freed…

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Secretary Elaine Chao -- Transportation, Technology, and Public Service 36:11

1y ago36:11

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Secretary Elaine Chao immigrated to the U.S. when she was just eight years old without knowing any English -- and with hard work and determination, went on to lead a distinguished career in public service. As Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush, she was the first woman of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage to ever serve in a…

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Florencia Velasco Fortner -- Bush Institute Trailblazer Award recipient for The Concilio 32:45

1y ago32:45

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Florencia Velasco Fortner is the CEO of Dallas-based nonprofit The Concilio, an organization that helps North Texas families striving to create strong futures for themselves and future generations. Florencia is the 2023 recipient of the George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Award, an honor given annually to an innovator who has inspired cha…

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Mary Badham -- Oscar-Nominated Scout Finch 22:41

1y ago22:41

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In 1962, Mary Badham made her big-screen debut in the classic film To Kill a Mockingbird as the beloved Scout Finch, opposite Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Today, she has returned to Harper Lee's iconic story in the touring Broadway production by playing Mrs. Dubose -- the racist neighbor who represents the antithesis of Scout’s innocence and acce…

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Masih Alinejad -- 2023 Time Woman of the Year and Iranian Freedom Fighter 37:05

1y ago37:05

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Although Masih Alinejad was exiled from Iran in 2009, she continues to fight for the people of her country — and was named one of Time Magazine’s 2023 Women of the Year. And even though she has to use her voice from afar, she has amassed 9 million social media followers that hear her message of equality and freedom for the women of Iran — and the w…

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Senator Rob Portman -- Public Service, Compromise, and Haunted Hotels 33:25

1y ago33:25

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As a legislator, Senator Portman believed in working across the aisle — and believes Americans want just that. He offers advice to young people who are frustrated by politics today, talks about the new Portman Center for Policy Solutions in his home city, offers his thoughts on the war in Ukraine and on policy with China, and tells us about his his…

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Ken Hersh -- The Fastest Tortoise 35:32

1y ago35:32

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Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, has never shied away from raising his hand and taking on new opportunities. From launching his career by picking up the phone and calling directory assistance so he could get in the door with a noted investor, to becoming the CEO of the Bush Center, Ken has never been afraid to…

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