https://simplecast.com Overheard at the Bush Center Overheard at the George W. Bush Presidential Center brings you the latest conversations about the world’s most pressing challenges. Join Bush Center experts as they talk to leading policy makers, business leaders, and people on the front lines of change about issues like immigration, economic opportunity, education, democracy and the importance of free societies. George W. Bush Presidential Center en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:24:42 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:24:52 +0000 https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com Overheard at the Bush Center https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/404f97ff-203e-4819-aa17-45e5e5da82ff/481e8ed8-f073-48c1-b939-c64592b1ae72/3000x3000/overheard-at-the-bc-final-3000x3000-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com episodic Overheard at the George W. Bush Presidential Center brings you the latest conversations about the world’s most pressing challenges. Join Bush Center experts as they talk to leading policy makers, business leaders, and people on the front lines of change about issues like immigration, economic opportunity, education, democracy and the importance of free societies. George W. Bush Presidential Center false https://feeds.simplecast.com/GyIF1k1V public policy, leadership, bush center, bush institute, democracy, education, george w bush, global health, immigration, laura bush, veterans George W. Bush Presidential Center media@bushcenter.org 75955a2c-960b-40ae-b12d-ef9b6e4eca6f Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities Ellen and Clayton Kershaw joined the Bush Center for an inspiring conversation on the power of sports to lift communities, drawing on lessons from Clayton’s storied career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the couple’s deeply rooted commitment to service. In this Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint discussion, the Kershaws shared stories of baseball, faith, and family, and reflected on how sports can unite, strengthen, and transform lives.

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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:24:42 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/ellen-clayton-kershaw-on-the-power-of-sports-to-lift-communities-smA11VgC Ellen and Clayton Kershaw joined the Bush Center for an inspiring conversation on the power of sports to lift communities, drawing on lessons from Clayton’s storied career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the couple’s deeply rooted commitment to service. In this Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint discussion, the Kershaws shared stories of baseball, faith, and family, and reflected on how sports can unite, strengthen, and transform lives.

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]]> Ellen & Clayton Kershaw on the Power of Sports to Lift Communities George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:46:48 Ellen and Clayton Kershaw joined the Bush Center for an inspiring conversation on the power of sports to lift communities, drawing on lessons from Clayton’s storied career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the couple’s deeply rooted commitment to service. In this Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint discussion, the Kershaws shared stories of baseball, faith, and family, and reflected on how sports can unite, strengthen, and transform lives. Ellen and Clayton Kershaw joined the Bush Center for an inspiring conversation on the power of sports to lift communities, drawing on lessons from Clayton’s storied career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the couple’s deeply rooted commitment to service. In this Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint discussion, the Kershaws shared stories of baseball, faith, and family, and reflected on how sports can unite, strengthen, and transform lives. baseball false full 69 68e9592e-4411-4bb2-87b4-f23372012ba9 A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, the Bush Center, in collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential Library, hosted acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Together, they explored how the American Revolution shaped our national identity and considered not just where we came from — but where we’re headed.

 

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:16:30 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-nation-begins-a-conversation-with-ken-burns-and-rick-atkinson-db8Jdqo9 As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, the Bush Center, in collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential Library, hosted acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Together, they explored how the American Revolution shaped our national identity and considered not just where we came from — but where we’re headed.

 

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]]> A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:54:42 As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, the Bush Center, in collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential Library, hosted acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, the Bush Center, in collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential Library, hosted acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. false full 67 e638c9d4-2fa0-4e97-8085-3fe4a51248cd Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House In this special Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Dori Thornton Waller, former White House Deputy Social Secretary, Sara Armstrong, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, and Susan Whitson, former Press Secretary to Mrs. Laura Bush, shared memorable stories and cheerful moments from their holidays in the People’s House.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:34:16 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/deck-the-halls-holiday-traditions-at-the-white-house-_e4SCpP4 In this special Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Dori Thornton Waller, former White House Deputy Social Secretary, Sara Armstrong, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, and Susan Whitson, former Press Secretary to Mrs. Laura Bush, shared memorable stories and cheerful moments from their holidays in the People’s House.

]]> Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:58:03 In this special Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Dori Thornton Waller, former White House Deputy Social Secretary, Sara Armstrong, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, and Susan Whitson, former Press Secretary to Mrs. Laura Bush, shared memorable stories and cheerful moments from their holidays in the People’s House. In this special Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Dori Thornton Waller, former White House Deputy Social Secretary, Sara Armstrong, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, and Susan Whitson, former Press Secretary to Mrs. Laura Bush, shared memorable stories and cheerful moments from their holidays in the People’s House. false full 66 5a55d88a-6698-42ff-9cd9-8b2400b5d2b0 NexPoint Lecture: America's Economic Realignment Keith Hennessey, the Bush Institute’s David Rubenstein Fellow, Kristen Silverberg, Business Roundtable President and COO, and Marc Sumerlin, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, joined Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Cullum Clark for a thought-provoking and timely conversation on the condition of the U.S. economy, the role of the Federal Reserve, the relationship between the U.S. government and private businesses, the impact of tariffs, the state of international trade, technology’s impact on the economy, and more.

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]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:36:01 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/nexpoint-lecture-americas-economic-realignment-KM49YvQm Keith Hennessey, the Bush Institute’s David Rubenstein Fellow, Kristen Silverberg, Business Roundtable President and COO, and Marc Sumerlin, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, joined Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Cullum Clark for a thought-provoking and timely conversation on the condition of the U.S. economy, the role of the Federal Reserve, the relationship between the U.S. government and private businesses, the impact of tariffs, the state of international trade, technology’s impact on the economy, and more.

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]]> NexPoint Lecture: America's Economic Realignment George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:56:53 The Bush Center hosted a thought-provoking and timely conversation with experts focused on the condition of the U.S. economy, the role of the Federal Reserve, the relationship between the U.S. government and private businesses, and more. The Bush Center hosted a thought-provoking and timely conversation with experts focused on the condition of the U.S. economy, the role of the Federal Reserve, the relationship between the U.S. government and private businesses, and more. false full 65 4179f4e3-fb74-434f-9c3a-dd5e83aa9527 How Sports Bring Us Together: A Conversation with Bob Costas & Joe Buck As part of our Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, legendary sportscasters Bob Costas and Joe Buck came to the Bush Center and shared unforgettable stories, reliving the most transformational and unifying moments in sports history.

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:27:23 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Joe Buck, Bob Costas) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/how-sports-bring-us-together-a-conversation-with-bob-costas-joe-buck-f6u2NnKE As part of our Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, legendary sportscasters Bob Costas and Joe Buck came to the Bush Center and shared unforgettable stories, reliving the most transformational and unifying moments in sports history.

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]]> How Sports Bring Us Together: A Conversation with Bob Costas & Joe Buck Joe Buck, Bob Costas 00:53:00 As part of our Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, legendary sportscasters Bob Costas and Joe Buck came to the Bush Center and shared unforgettable stories, reliving the most transformational and unifying moments in sports history. As part of our Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, legendary sportscasters Bob Costas and Joe Buck came to the Bush Center and shared unforgettable stories, reliving the most transformational and unifying moments in sports history. false full 64 3694fced-df51-4f80-bace-c49d2fd3d9ee Laura Bush Book Club with Author Amor Towles Mon, 19 May 2025 14:30:54 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/laura-bush-book-club-with-author-amor-towles-LsKtFNMZ Laura Bush Book Club with Author Amor Towles George W. Bush Presidential Center 01:02:58 The Seventh Annual Laura Bush Book Club proudly featured Amor Towles. One of Mrs. Bush’s favorite authors, Towles’ novels Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two have all been New York Times bestsellers. The Seventh Annual Laura Bush Book Club proudly featured Amor Towles. One of Mrs. Bush’s favorite authors, Towles’ novels Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two have all been New York Times bestsellers. false full 63 f571472b-f042-4927-8ae3-af8b5cf714a9 Restoring Trust in the Media The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

Freedom of the press is foundational to our nation. Martin Baron, Former Executive Director of The Washington Post, and Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise; joined in discussion with the Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute, to dive into the challenges facing media in America and its role for a thriving democracy.  

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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:10:16 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/restoring-trust-in-the-media-1njkGIno The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

Freedom of the press is foundational to our nation. Martin Baron, Former Executive Director of The Washington Post, and Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise; joined in discussion with the Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute, to dive into the challenges facing media in America and its role for a thriving democracy.  

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]]> Restoring Trust in the Media George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:42:50 Freedom of the press is foundational to our nation. Martin Baron, Former Executive Director of The Washington Post, and Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise; joined in discussion with the Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute, to dive into the challenges facing media in America and its role for a thriving democracy.  Freedom of the press is foundational to our nation. Martin Baron, Former Executive Director of The Washington Post, and Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise; joined in discussion with the Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the Bush Institute, to dive into the challenges facing media in America and its role for a thriving democracy.  false full 62 0be40ba1-5071-48aa-b77f-0ce996fe6449 Higher Education and Democracy The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how colleges and universities are vital to preparing young adults to contribute to society. 

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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:40 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/higher-education-and-democracy-Mf0pkw_D The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how colleges and universities are vital to preparing young adults to contribute to society. 

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]]> Higher Education and Democracy George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:44:21 Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how colleges and universities are vital to preparing young adults to contribute to society. Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how colleges and universities are vital to preparing young adults to contribute to society. false full 61 4c24e5a5-d409-4c35-8777-0ef152434e42 Only in America The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

In a panel discussion, entrepreneurs Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder and President of Texas de Brazil, and Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Builders Movement and KIND, shared how they’ve made the most of opportunities in America with moderator Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute. They discussed the American Dream and how giving back strengthens our democracy.

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:28:42 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Daniel Lubetzky, Salim Asrawi, Anne Wicks) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/only-in-america-labizQA5 The Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.

In a panel discussion, entrepreneurs Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder and President of Texas de Brazil, and Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Builders Movement and KIND, shared how they’ve made the most of opportunities in America with moderator Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute. They discussed the American Dream and how giving back strengthens our democracy.

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]]> Only in America Daniel Lubetzky, Salim Asrawi, Anne Wicks 00:48:52 In a panel discussion, entrepreneurs Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder and President of Texas de Brazil, and Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Builders Movement and KIND, shared how they’ve made the most of opportunities in America with moderator Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute. They discussed the American Dream and how giving back strengthens our democracy. In a panel discussion, entrepreneurs Salim Asrawi, Co-Founder and President of Texas de Brazil, and Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Builders Movement and KIND, shared how they’ve made the most of opportunities in America with moderator Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the Bush Institute. They discussed the American Dream and how giving back strengthens our democracy. false full 60 935dd6c9-832d-4108-be0f-6f85e45a2954 Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy Topics of geopolitics have been increasingly prominent in the U.S. government in recent years, and no one knows the struggles of maneuvering through these discussions better than a member of the United States Congress. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint brought Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) to discuss these topics and get their thoughts on not only navigating policies, but the challenges they may bring. 

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]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:45:19 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/senatorial-insights-on-geopolitics-foreign-policy-WSie7zz8 Topics of geopolitics have been increasingly prominent in the U.S. government in recent years, and no one knows the struggles of maneuvering through these discussions better than a member of the United States Congress. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint brought Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) to discuss these topics and get their thoughts on not only navigating policies, but the challenges they may bring. 

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]]> Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:58:48 Topics of geopolitics have been increasingly prominent in the U.S. government in recent years, and no one knows the struggles of maneuvering through these discussions better than a member of the United States Congress. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint brought Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) to discuss these topics and get their thoughts on not only navigating policies, but the challenges they may bring. Topics of geopolitics have been increasingly prominent in the U.S. government in recent years, and no one knows the struggles of maneuvering through these discussions better than a member of the United States Congress. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint brought Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) to discuss these topics and get their thoughts on not only navigating policies, but the challenges they may bring. false full 59 eff030fe-14e0-4c5d-a95d-80db3e386c2d The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, a film that tells the story of WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. 

The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint featured, former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant, best-selling author and critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film; Milauna Jackson who portrays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film; and Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, a passionate advocate whose work led to two important recognitions: the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Monument and the Congressional Gold Medal.

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:08:05 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-six-triple-eight-quiet-heroism-in-wwii-ikwElQBf The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, a film that tells the story of WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. 

The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint featured, former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant, best-selling author and critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film; Milauna Jackson who portrays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film; and Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, a passionate advocate whose work led to two important recognitions: the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Monument and the Congressional Gold Medal.

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]]> The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:59:23 The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, a film that tells the story of WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, a film that tells the story of WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. six triple eight false full 58 044a28bc-cf7d-4fd3-ba01-4d6d0e092088 Food, Family, & Holiday Fun with The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond, star of the long running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman,  joined us for a festive Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint.  In a conversation with lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman,  Drummond shared stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion.

 

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 16:47:18 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Ree Drummond) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/food-family-holiday-fun-with-the-pioneer-woman-_mZc0zlm Ree Drummond, star of the long running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman,  joined us for a festive Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint.  In a conversation with lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman,  Drummond shared stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion.

 

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]]> Food, Family, & Holiday Fun with The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond 00:53:34 For the 2024 holiday season Ree Drummond, star of the long running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman,  joined us for a festive Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint.  In a conversation with lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman,  Drummond shared stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion. For the 2024 holiday season Ree Drummond, star of the long running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman,  joined us for a festive Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint.  In a conversation with lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman,  Drummond shared stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion. the pioneer woman false full 57 5084d5ae-2e1a-4f59-a3b4-fe89f024798e A Conversation on Post-Presidency As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power, and Jeffrey Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headlined a conversation on the post-presidency. The conversation, moderated by Freddy Ford, President Bush’s Chief of Staff, featured insights from history and memorable stories.

]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-on-post-presidency-V2gYthCl As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power, and Jeffrey Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headlined a conversation on the post-presidency. The conversation, moderated by Freddy Ford, President Bush’s Chief of Staff, featured insights from history and memorable stories.

]]> A Conversation on Post-Presidency George W. Bush Presidential Center 01:00:05 As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power, and Jeffrey Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headlined a conversation on the post-presidency. The conversation, moderated by Freddy Ford, President Bush’s Chief of Staff, featured insights from history and memorable stories. As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power, and Jeffrey Engel, founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headlined a conversation on the post-presidency. The conversation, moderated by Freddy Ford, President Bush’s Chief of Staff, featured insights from history and memorable stories. us president, u.s. history, president george w. bush false full 56 da29d593-d5fd-4e6f-8b35-a313911cb521 The Russia-China Challenge Russia and China are closer allies than at any time in the two countries’ modern history. In an Engage at Bush Center conversation presented by NexPoint, a panel of distinguished experts discussed how the United States should deal with Moscow and Beijing. Krys Boyd, Host and Managing Editor of KERA Radio’s award-winning national program, Think, led the conversation featuring John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and deputy Secretary of State and author of Midnight in Moscow, a memoir of his experiences in Russia; Dan Schulman, former President and CEO of PayPal; and Ellen Bork, Fellow at the Bush Institute.

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:16:39 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-russia-china-challenge-fzE6mJNY Russia and China are closer allies than at any time in the two countries’ modern history. In an Engage at Bush Center conversation presented by NexPoint, a panel of distinguished experts discussed how the United States should deal with Moscow and Beijing. Krys Boyd, Host and Managing Editor of KERA Radio’s award-winning national program, Think, led the conversation featuring John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and deputy Secretary of State and author of Midnight in Moscow, a memoir of his experiences in Russia; Dan Schulman, former President and CEO of PayPal; and Ellen Bork, Fellow at the Bush Institute.

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]]> The Russia-China Challenge George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:59:24 Russia and China are closer allies than at any time in the two countries’ modern history. In an Engage at Bush Center conversation presented by NexPoint, a panel of distinguished experts discussed how the United States should deal with Moscow and Beijing. Russia and China are closer allies than at any time in the two countries’ modern history. In an Engage at Bush Center conversation presented by NexPoint, a panel of distinguished experts discussed how the United States should deal with Moscow and Beijing. false full 55 feaed2e9-2cf2-4319-b3ed-fa09f8ddedb5 A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch returned to the Bush Center as part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint. Justice Gorsuch discussed his new book, Over Ruled: The Human Tool of Too Much Law, and the complex role laws play in Americans lives.

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]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:57:47 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Justice Neil Gorsuch) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-supreme-court-justice-neil-gorsuch-uSRET1Wi Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch returned to the Bush Center as part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint. Justice Gorsuch discussed his new book, Over Ruled: The Human Tool of Too Much Law, and the complex role laws play in Americans lives.

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]]> A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Justice Neil Gorsuch 00:56:51 false full 54 a2d30491-baa7-4099-8c61-03a50e880abf The Laura Bush Book Club with “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” Author Heather Morris Recently, the Bush Center hosted author Heather Morris for the Laura Bush Book Club as part of Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, with support from H-E-B.  In her conversation with Bush Institute’s Anne Wicks, Morris discussed her No. 1 international bestselling novel and new original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz – a story about hope and love, based on interviews conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. 

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 17:01:14 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Heather Morris, Anne Wicks) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-laura-bush-book-club-with-the-tattooist-of-auschwitz-author-heather-morris-CwSzD7LV Recently, the Bush Center hosted author Heather Morris for the Laura Bush Book Club as part of Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, with support from H-E-B.  In her conversation with Bush Institute’s Anne Wicks, Morris discussed her No. 1 international bestselling novel and new original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz – a story about hope and love, based on interviews conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. 

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]]> The Laura Bush Book Club with “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” Author Heather Morris Heather Morris, Anne Wicks 00:57:29 The Bush Center hosted author Heather Morris for the Laura Bush Book Club as part of Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, with support from H-E-B. Morris discussed her international bestselling novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The Bush Center hosted author Heather Morris for the Laura Bush Book Club as part of Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint, with support from H-E-B. Morris discussed her international bestselling novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. the tattooist of auschwitz false full 53 ea3d2cd9-3318-4d4d-b72f-f90177705cd3 Protecting Religious Liberties While foundational to the beliefs of our nation, religious freedom is still denied to many around the globe. This conversation dives into the global significance of this liberty and its domestic importance for our pluralistic society.

Panelists:

  • Rushan Abbas, Founder and Executive Director, Campaign for Uyghurs
  • David French, Opinion Columnist, The New York Times
  • Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director, ADL
  • Chris Walsh, Director, Global Policy, George W. Bush Institute (Moderator)

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:27:53 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Rushan Abbas, Jonathan Greenblatt, Chris Walsh, David French) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/protecting-religious-liberties-xb_wGmX_ While foundational to the beliefs of our nation, religious freedom is still denied to many around the globe. This conversation dives into the global significance of this liberty and its domestic importance for our pluralistic society.

Panelists:

  • Rushan Abbas, Founder and Executive Director, Campaign for Uyghurs
  • David French, Opinion Columnist, The New York Times
  • Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director, ADL
  • Chris Walsh, Director, Global Policy, George W. Bush Institute (Moderator)

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]]> Protecting Religious Liberties Rushan Abbas, Jonathan Greenblatt, Chris Walsh, David French 00:30:48 While foundational to the beliefs of our nation, religious freedom is still denied to many around the globe. This conversation dives into the global significance of this liberty and its domestic importance for our pluralistic society. While foundational to the beliefs of our nation, religious freedom is still denied to many around the globe. This conversation dives into the global significance of this liberty and its domestic importance for our pluralistic society. false full 52 c36b2a30-80fd-4214-8f7f-a66c21ba582c Challenges Facing a World Transformed -- Keynote Conversation with William J. Burns William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker at the Bush Center’s 2024 Forum on Leadership. Burns was joined by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, for a conversation on how the CIA assesses challenges facing the United States from Russia and China to the Middle East. 

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:53:36 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (William J. Burns, David J. Kramer) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/challenges-facing-a-world-transformed-keynote-conversation-with-william-j-burns-b2zYZgYZ William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker at the Bush Center’s 2024 Forum on Leadership. Burns was joined by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, for a conversation on how the CIA assesses challenges facing the United States from Russia and China to the Middle East. 

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]]> Challenges Facing a World Transformed -- Keynote Conversation with William J. Burns William J. Burns, David J. Kramer 00:40:32 William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker at the Bush Center’s 2024 Forum on Leadership. Burns was joined by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, for a conversation on how the CIA assesses challenges facing the United States from Russia and China to the Middle East. William J. Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker at the Bush Center’s 2024 Forum on Leadership. Burns was joined by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, for a conversation on how the CIA assesses challenges facing the United States from Russia and China to the Middle East. false full 51 24a5f95e-e61a-41d7-b2e1-bb3e4f26148b Human Rights and the New Global Order America's role in the world leads to competition and clashes with Russia and China, including when it comes to promoting values of human dignity and personal freedoms. Top minds on this issue will discuss how human rights and democracy factor into the great power competition. With an introductory testimonial by Seohyun Lee, North Korean Human Rights Advocate. 

Panelists: 

  • Mark Green, President, Director, and CEO, The Wilson Center 
  • William Inboden, Professor and Director, Alexander Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida 
  • Nicole Bobbins Sedaca, Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow, George W. Bush Institute 
  • Moderator: Igor Khrestin, Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director, Global Policy, George W. Bush Institute

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:32:24 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/human-rights-and-the-new-global-order-rI9z_cWM America's role in the world leads to competition and clashes with Russia and China, including when it comes to promoting values of human dignity and personal freedoms. Top minds on this issue will discuss how human rights and democracy factor into the great power competition. With an introductory testimonial by Seohyun Lee, North Korean Human Rights Advocate. 

Panelists: 

  • Mark Green, President, Director, and CEO, The Wilson Center 
  • William Inboden, Professor and Director, Alexander Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida 
  • Nicole Bobbins Sedaca, Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow, George W. Bush Institute 
  • Moderator: Igor Khrestin, Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director, Global Policy, George W. Bush Institute

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]]> Human Rights and the New Global Order George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:43:59 America's role in the world leads to competition and clashes with Russia and China, including when it comes to promoting values of human dignity and personal freedoms. Top minds on this issue will discuss how human rights and democracy factor into the great power competition. America's role in the world leads to competition and clashes with Russia and China, including when it comes to promoting values of human dignity and personal freedoms. Top minds on this issue will discuss how human rights and democracy factor into the great power competition. false full 50 75bec9d6-647a-4f4a-8f33-f9968c1c4af9 Voices of Freedom When freedom is under attack, oppressed people’s most powerful tool is often their voice and the voices of others.  Global activists Pashtana Durrani, Joseph Kim, and Alice Zhuravel, joined Bush Institute’s Director of Global Policy, Natalie Gonella-Platts, for a panel  discussion at the 2024 Forum on Leadership on how they are pushing back against authoritarian threats and speaking truth to power. 

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:06:59 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Joseph Kim, Alice Zhuravel, Pashtana Durrani) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/forum-on-leadership-2024-voices-of-freedom-4flpbB3O When freedom is under attack, oppressed people’s most powerful tool is often their voice and the voices of others.  Global activists Pashtana Durrani, Joseph Kim, and Alice Zhuravel, joined Bush Institute’s Director of Global Policy, Natalie Gonella-Platts, for a panel  discussion at the 2024 Forum on Leadership on how they are pushing back against authoritarian threats and speaking truth to power. 

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]]> Voices of Freedom Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Joseph Kim, Alice Zhuravel, Pashtana Durrani 00:50:31 false full 49 7d2e7f28-79ca-487d-8619-85e690d1aebb Forum on Leadership 2024 -- Indra Nooyi in conversation with Ken Hersh Indra Nooyi is the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, where she led a push toward sustainable growth emphasizing more nutritious products, a smaller environmental footprint, and empowerment for employees and communities served. She has been recognized for her achievements by both the governments of the United States and India and has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She’s a role model for women and immigrants and the author of My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future.

As the recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership, Nooyi sat down with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center, where she shared her journey as the first immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:51:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Indra Nooyi) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/forum-on-leadership-2024-indra-nooyi-in-conversation-with-ken-hersh-nxCEFNW6 Indra Nooyi is the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, where she led a push toward sustainable growth emphasizing more nutritious products, a smaller environmental footprint, and empowerment for employees and communities served. She has been recognized for her achievements by both the governments of the United States and India and has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She’s a role model for women and immigrants and the author of My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future.

As the recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership, Nooyi sat down with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center, where she shared her journey as the first immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company.

]]> Forum on Leadership 2024 -- Indra Nooyi in conversation with Ken Hersh Indra Nooyi 00:34:34 As the recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership, Nooyi sat down with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center, where she shared her journey as the first immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company. As the recipient of the 2024 George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership, Nooyi sat down with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center, where she shared her journey as the first immigrant to lead a Fortune 50 company. false full 48 3ea1c495-65f7-4545-99a4-4f4834589a1c Entertaining at the White House As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. 

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]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Mrs. Laura Bush) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/entertaining-at-the-white-house-LDm__8AG As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. 

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]]> Entertaining at the White House Mrs. Laura Bush 01:02:44 As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. false full 47 7633b92c-4390-41d3-bd24-97af6f03cffa The State of American Democracy In the Winter 2024 edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, our contributors look at the current condition of American democracy. This virtual conversation will focus on how the United States has reached this point. Guests Jane Dailey of the University of Chicago and Ryan Streeter of the Civitas Institute joined The Catalyst Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tepperman, for an Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint virtual discussion on this moment in American history to contextualize the struggles faced by American society and democracy today.

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]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 19:46:02 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-state-of-american-democracy-oXnaZSgT In the Winter 2024 edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, our contributors look at the current condition of American democracy. This virtual conversation will focus on how the United States has reached this point. Guests Jane Dailey of the University of Chicago and Ryan Streeter of the Civitas Institute joined The Catalyst Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tepperman, for an Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint virtual discussion on this moment in American history to contextualize the struggles faced by American society and democracy today.

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]]> The State of American Democracy George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:58:09 Guests Jane Dailey of the University of Chicago and Ryan Streeter of the Civitas Institute joined The Catalyst Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tepperman, for an Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint virtual discussion on this moment in American history. Guests Jane Dailey of the University of Chicago and Ryan Streeter of the Civitas Institute joined The Catalyst Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tepperman, for an Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint virtual discussion on this moment in American history. american democracy false full 46 8697a0a7-3f70-4120-a64f-d3822dd54465 The Art of Disagreeing Better At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:56:08 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (David J. Kramer, Spencer Cox, Laura Kelly, Ken Hersh, Krys Boyd) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-disagreeing-better-yA_g7epA At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd.

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]]> The Art of Disagreeing Better David J. Kramer, Spencer Cox, Laura Kelly, Ken Hersh, Krys Boyd 00:53:37 At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd. At a recent Engage at the Bush Center event presented by NexPoint, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had a highly entertaining conversation on the art of disagreeing better. This lively conversation was held in collaboration with KERA and the National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative and moderated by KERA THINK's Krys Boyd. false full 45 04594554-796f-4bf5-a43a-2b311cc76bd8 How China and Russia Facilitate North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses The George W. Bush Institute, in collaboration with Liberty in North Korea, recently hosted 14 North Korean refugees and recipients of the Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship for a workshop to further develop their leadership and advocacy skills. At the workshop, the Bush Institute’s Executive Director David J. Kramer, Senior Fellow Victor Cha, and the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy Igor Khrestin joined moderator and Director of Freedom and Democracy Chris Walsh for a discussion on how China and Russia facilitate North Korea’s human rights abuses. 

The conversation is based on a report released by the Bush Institute and CSIS that explores how Beijing and Moscow support and enable North Korea’s crimes against humanity.

Read the report.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:44:05 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (David J. Kramer, Chris Walsh, Igor Khrestin, Dr. Victor Cha) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/how-china-and-russia-facilitate-north-koreas-human-rights-abuses-UcnLR63i The George W. Bush Institute, in collaboration with Liberty in North Korea, recently hosted 14 North Korean refugees and recipients of the Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship for a workshop to further develop their leadership and advocacy skills. At the workshop, the Bush Institute’s Executive Director David J. Kramer, Senior Fellow Victor Cha, and the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy Igor Khrestin joined moderator and Director of Freedom and Democracy Chris Walsh for a discussion on how China and Russia facilitate North Korea’s human rights abuses. 

The conversation is based on a report released by the Bush Institute and CSIS that explores how Beijing and Moscow support and enable North Korea’s crimes against humanity.

Read the report.

]]> How China and Russia Facilitate North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses David J. Kramer, Chris Walsh, Igor Khrestin, Dr. Victor Cha 00:57:42 false full 43 dbe8109c-ac1e-421a-bd17-6dbe431f4cd2 How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems In an Engage at the Bush Center webinar presented by Nexpoint  Jonathan Tepperman, Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, 

discusses the latest issue of The Catalyst: 'The Fix'. Tepperman was joined by Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the George W. Bush Institute and Albert Torres, Associate of Freedom and Democracy at the George W. Bush Institute. They discussed how specific governments and organizations have fixed problems that the rest of the world still struggles with like education and government corruption. 

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]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/how-governments-around-the-world-have-solved-supposedly-impossible-problems-_rIdB0Eb In an Engage at the Bush Center webinar presented by Nexpoint  Jonathan Tepperman, Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, 

discusses the latest issue of The Catalyst: 'The Fix'. Tepperman was joined by Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the George W. Bush Institute and Albert Torres, Associate of Freedom and Democracy at the George W. Bush Institute. They discussed how specific governments and organizations have fixed problems that the rest of the world still struggles with like education and government corruption. 

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]]> How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:53:46 false full 44 4894bcfe-9c50-4db8-a981-c205e0a5c304 How COVID and Ukraine Have Changed Beijing’s Strategy As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst, moderated a webinar and Q&A session featuring Bush Institute’s Victor Cha and the Stimson’s Center’s Yun Sun. The discussion focused on topics addressed in the latest edition of The Catalyst such as China’s new geopolitical position, the country’s global influence, and U.S.-China relations. 

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:03:12 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Victor Cha, Yun Sun) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/how-covid-and-ukraine-have-changed-beijings-strategy-WZVFEzPL As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst, moderated a webinar and Q&A session featuring Bush Institute’s Victor Cha and the Stimson’s Center’s Yun Sun. The discussion focused on topics addressed in the latest edition of The Catalyst such as China’s new geopolitical position, the country’s global influence, and U.S.-China relations. 

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]]> How COVID and Ukraine Have Changed Beijing’s Strategy Victor Cha, Yun Sun 00:58:09 As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst, moderated a webinar and Q&A session featuring Bush Institute’s Victor Cha and the Stimson’s Center’s Yun Sun. The discussion focused on topics addressed in the latest edition of The Catalyst such as China’s new geopolitical position, the country’s global influence, and U.S.-China relations. As part of the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst, moderated a webinar and Q&A session featuring Bush Institute’s Victor Cha and the Stimson’s Center’s Yun Sun. The discussion focused on topics addressed in the latest edition of The Catalyst such as China’s new geopolitical position, the country’s global influence, and U.S.-China relations. united states, china false full 42 ccc60726-453f-4f87-9ef6-1be62687d4c9 Man vs. the Machine Artificial intelligence is spreading throughout the economic, political, and geopolitical spheres with growing public concerns about its ramifications. In this Studio 43 panel discussion for the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Dave Copps, CEO and Co-Founder of Worlds Inc.; John Donovan, CEO of Qudit Investments; and Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, explored the co-evolution of humans and machines.

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]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:38:17 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/man-versus-the-machine-gEKKYPvx Artificial intelligence is spreading throughout the economic, political, and geopolitical spheres with growing public concerns about its ramifications. In this Studio 43 panel discussion for the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Dave Copps, CEO and Co-Founder of Worlds Inc.; John Donovan, CEO of Qudit Investments; and Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, explored the co-evolution of humans and machines.

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]]> Man vs. the Machine George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:41:45 Artificial intelligence is spreading throughout the economic, political, and geopolitical spheres with growing public concerns about its ramifications. In this Studio 43 panel discussion for the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Dave Copps, CEO and Co-Founder of Worlds Inc.; John Donovan, CEO of Qudit Investments; and Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, explored the co-evolution of humans and machines. Artificial intelligence is spreading throughout the economic, political, and geopolitical spheres with growing public concerns about its ramifications. In this Studio 43 panel discussion for the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Dave Copps, CEO and Co-Founder of Worlds Inc.; John Donovan, CEO of Qudit Investments; and Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, explored the co-evolution of humans and machines. false full 40 4574847d-8482-49f9-a8cd-70044bce2b73 Beyond Face to Face: The New Reality of Human Connection Mandy Ginsberg, former CEO of Match Group and Director of ThredUp and Uber Technologies; and Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer at Uber Technologies, examined the long-term impacts technology has had on human connections in this Studio 43 session for the 2023 Forum on Leadership. Eva Chiang, Managing Director of Leadership and Programming at the Bush Institute moderated the conversation.

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]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:56:44 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-face-to-face-the-new-reality-of-human-connection-_7kHXJ9I Mandy Ginsberg, former CEO of Match Group and Director of ThredUp and Uber Technologies; and Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer at Uber Technologies, examined the long-term impacts technology has had on human connections in this Studio 43 session for the 2023 Forum on Leadership. Eva Chiang, Managing Director of Leadership and Programming at the Bush Institute moderated the conversation.

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]]> Beyond Face to Face: The New Reality of Human Connection George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:40:52 Mandy Ginsberg, former CEO of Match Group and Director of ThredUp and Uber Technologies; and Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer at Uber Technologies, examined the long-term impacts technology has had on human connections in this Studio 43 session for the 2023 Forum on Leadership. Eva Chiang, Managing Director of Leadership and Programming at the Bush Institute moderated the conversation. Mandy Ginsberg, former CEO of Match Group and Director of ThredUp and Uber Technologies; and Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer at Uber Technologies, examined the long-term impacts technology has had on human connections in this Studio 43 session for the 2023 Forum on Leadership. Eva Chiang, Managing Director of Leadership and Programming at the Bush Institute moderated the conversation. false full 41 110e9466-9ad7-495d-899a-38e09fe7cf10 Is the American Dream At Risk? Former U.S. Senator Rob Portman and Nick Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute joined Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, at the 2023 Forum on Leadership to discuss where job opportunities, readiness to work, and regional strength connect in a post- COVID America. 

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:00:30 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/is-the-american-dream-at-risk-IPy2QZrg Former U.S. Senator Rob Portman and Nick Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute joined Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, at the 2023 Forum on Leadership to discuss where job opportunities, readiness to work, and regional strength connect in a post- COVID America. 

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]]> Is the American Dream At Risk? George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:59:32 Former U.S. Senator Rob Portman and Nick Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute joined Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, at the 2023 Forum on Leadership to discuss where job opportunities, readiness to work, and regional strength connect in a post- COVID America. Former U.S. Senator Rob Portman and Nick Eberstadt, the Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute joined Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, at the 2023 Forum on Leadership to discuss where job opportunities, readiness to work, and regional strength connect in a post- COVID America. false full 39 a1b16ad9-0eba-44bf-88ca-1d092054b379 The Future of American Capitalism What is the future of American capitalism? Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee and the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute; Larry Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University and former U.S. Treasury Secretary; McKesson Corporation’s CEO Brian Tyler, and Mary Moore Hamrick, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the Bush Center, explored what’s next for our economy.

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:22:19 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-capitalism-snKLTEsl What is the future of American capitalism? Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee and the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute; Larry Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University and former U.S. Treasury Secretary; McKesson Corporation’s CEO Brian Tyler, and Mary Moore Hamrick, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the Bush Center, explored what’s next for our economy.

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]]> The Future of American Capitalism George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:47:04 What is the future of American capitalism? Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee and the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute; Larry Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University and former U.S. Treasury Secretary; McKesson Corporation’s CEO Brian Tyler, and Mary Moore Hamrick, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the Bush Center, explored what’s next for our economy. What is the future of American capitalism? Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee and the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute; Larry Summers, the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard University and former U.S. Treasury Secretary; McKesson Corporation’s CEO Brian Tyler, and Mary Moore Hamrick, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the Bush Center, explored what’s next for our economy. false full 38 c05a99c8-e056-41df-8841-d8f836a5b8ea A Conversation with Governor Glenn Youngkin At the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with the 74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin. They discussed governing in a purple state, the health of America's democratic spirit, and how we can unite the American people. 

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:13:50 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-health-of-our-nation-governor-glenn-youngkin-bKcjF_6P At the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with the 74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin. They discussed governing in a purple state, the health of America's democratic spirit, and how we can unite the American people. 

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]]> A Conversation with Governor Glenn Youngkin George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:44:07 At the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with the 74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin. They discussed governing in a purple state, the health of America's democratic spirit, and how we can unite the American people. At the 2023 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with the 74th Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin. They discussed governing in a purple state, the health of America's democratic spirit, and how we can unite the American people. false full 37 43f8526a-1903-4a8c-8974-58bac8e1e146 PEPFAR at 20: A Conversation with Bill Gates Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joined David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, to discuss how PEPFAR’s successful program model can inform U.S. engagement in global health and development more broadly.

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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:53:36 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (David Kramer) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/pepfar-at-20-a-conversation-with-bill-gates-gSC9B6x9 Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joined David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, to discuss how PEPFAR’s successful program model can inform U.S. engagement in global health and development more broadly.

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]]> PEPFAR at 20: A Conversation with Bill Gates David Kramer 00:23:48 Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joined David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, to discuss how PEPFAR’s successful program model can inform U.S. engagement in global health and development more broadly. Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, joined David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, to discuss how PEPFAR’s successful program model can inform U.S. engagement in global health and development more broadly. false full 36 28f679d6-3401-4f77-9cc8-b7ac599bda3e PEPFAR at 20: A Conversation with President Bush, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete President George W. Bush joined 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete  for a conversation during PEPFAR at 20, an event marking 20 years of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. The trio discussed the inception of PEPFAR, its enormous impact, and how the program is a win for both partner countries and for U.S. foreign policy.

 

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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:22:56 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/pepfar-at-20-a-conversation-with-president-bush-dr-condoleezza-rice-and-dr-jakaya-mrisho-kikwete-TJiJ8FGz President George W. Bush joined 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete  for a conversation during PEPFAR at 20, an event marking 20 years of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. The trio discussed the inception of PEPFAR, its enormous impact, and how the program is a win for both partner countries and for U.S. foreign policy.

 

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]]> PEPFAR at 20: A Conversation with President Bush, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:43:38 President George W. Bush joined 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete for a conversation during PEPFAR at 20, an event marking 20 years of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. The trio discussed the inception of PEPFAR, its enormous impact, and how the program is a win for both partner countries and for U.S. foreign policy. President George W. Bush joined 66th U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete for a conversation during PEPFAR at 20, an event marking 20 years of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. The trio discussed the inception of PEPFAR, its enormous impact, and how the program is a win for both partner countries and for U.S. foreign policy. false full 35 44a2dc60-7f06-441f-8110-9e305608ff7b The Intersection of Sports and Human Rights Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:30:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-intersection-of-sports-and-human-rights-T5D5rpJ0 The Intersection of Sports and Human Rights George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:16:23 The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. false full 34 785e995a-3e34-4233-ab3b-a06a06e6f1c0 How the United States Can Help Support Democracy and Human Rights Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-united-states-can-help-support-democracy-and-human-rights-2o_7gfQV How the United States Can Help Support Democracy and Human Rights George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:47:22 The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. false full 33 8efda542-95c1-4d18-ad41-977dd8c56ce1 Emerging Technology and the Future of Freedom The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/emerging-technology-and-the-future-of-freedom-MyqkQgDF The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> Emerging Technology and the Future of Freedom George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:44:40 The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. false full 32 cc6612ec-1574-4d43-ace8-dea04cfcf9ad Pushing Back Against Authoritarian Threats The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (Natalia Arno, Rodrigo Diamanti, Evan Mawarire, Nury Turkel, Michael Abramowitz) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/pushing-back-against-the-authoritarian-threat-8BCXbyjp The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> Pushing Back Against Authoritarian Threats Natalia Arno, Rodrigo Diamanti, Evan Mawarire, Nury Turkel, Michael Abramowitz 00:48:52 The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad. false full 31 dc869985-b135-4d3a-ada5-482c4cbc5c0b The Global Struggle For Freedom The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:15:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (David J. Kramer) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-global-struggle-for-freedom-f_TuUCUO The Bush Institute, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a conference on The Struggle for Freedom. The event gathered activists, experts, and leaders who assessed threats to freedom and offered recommendations for the cause of liberty. They also examined the global struggle for freedom, pushing back against the authoritarian threat and how the U.S. can help support democracy and human rights abroad.

]]> The Global Struggle For Freedom David J. Kramer 00:47:48 false full 29 5c1edf91-205e-4748-8a56-a54df5e75c18 A Commitment to Freedom and Democracy On November 16, President Bush and David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, sat down at The Struggle for Freedom conference hosted by the Bush Institute in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy. They discussed the importance of U.S. support for democracy and freedom around the world, especially in places like Ukraine. 

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-commitment-to-freedom-and-democracy-m658FZS0 On November 16, President Bush and David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, sat down at The Struggle for Freedom conference hosted by the Bush Institute in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy. They discussed the importance of U.S. support for democracy and freedom around the world, especially in places like Ukraine. 

]]> A Commitment to Freedom and Democracy George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:30:35 false full 30 1c669f62-6269-48a2-8fce-a10a7f2f5d05 Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders The Bush Center welcomed Dr. Deborah Birx, the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as part of our Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint.  The conversation focused on advancing health care, education, and lessons learned from the pandemic. The panel also discussed the role of public-private partnerships and the positive change they can make in our communities.

]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/looking-to-the-future-bold-ideas-from-bold-leaders-XN0E4oNn The Bush Center welcomed Dr. Deborah Birx, the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as part of our Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint.  The conversation focused on advancing health care, education, and lessons learned from the pandemic. The panel also discussed the role of public-private partnerships and the positive change they can make in our communities.

]]> Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:57:30 The Bush Center welcomed Dr. Deborah Birx, the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as part of our Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint. The Bush Center welcomed Dr. Deborah Birx, the former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as part of our Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint. false full 28 5f38f80a-93bf-4c0d-9b49-be20d81bf158 Author Bill Browder on Russia Author and Russian corruption fighter Bill Browder joined the Bush Center for a special NexPoint Lecture edition of Engage at the Bush Center. In this conversation, he discussed his harrowing story exposing President Vladimir Putin’s corruption; the real situation on the ground in Russia; as well as the latest developments of the conflict in Ukraine.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/author-bill-browder-on-russia-vJNiDX23 Author and Russian corruption fighter Bill Browder joined the Bush Center for a special NexPoint Lecture edition of Engage at the Bush Center. In this conversation, he discussed his harrowing story exposing President Vladimir Putin’s corruption; the real situation on the ground in Russia; as well as the latest developments of the conflict in Ukraine.

]]> Author Bill Browder on Russia George W. Bush Presidential Center 01:02:16 Author and Russian corruption fighter Bill Browder joined the Bush Center for a special NexPoint Lecture edition of Engage at the Bush Center. In this conversation, he discussed his harrowing story exposing President Vladimir Putin’s corruption; the real situation on the ground in Russia; as well as the latest developments of the conflict in Ukraine. Author and Russian corruption fighter Bill Browder joined the Bush Center for a special NexPoint Lecture edition of Engage at the Bush Center. In this conversation, he discussed his harrowing story exposing President Vladimir Putin’s corruption; the real situation on the ground in Russia; as well as the latest developments of the conflict in Ukraine. russia false full 27 9120d8c5-3a38-45b6-a0c1-54f42636cbfb Creating Opportunity in Education Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/creating-opportunity-in-education-Qt53YyJB Creating Opportunity in Education George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:59:33 Recent eighth grade graduates will be entering the workforce in 2030. Is your state preparing them appropriately? Governor Bill Haslam, the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute, and Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, discuss how we can support our kids and create opportunities for them. Recent eighth grade graduates will be entering the workforce in 2030. Is your state preparing them appropriately? Governor Bill Haslam, the Sammons Enterprises Fellow at the Bush Institute, and Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, discuss how we can support our kids and create opportunities for them. education, bill haslam false full 26 6b89ee7c-9d63-4faa-8f96-f0f93487cdb6 Fatherhood and Community: A Conversation with Troy Aikman Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/fatherhood-and-community-a-conversation-with-troy-aikman-vcchGy0w Fatherhood and Community: A Conversation with Troy Aikman George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:58:00 Troy Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL broadcaster, joined the Bush Center for an Engage at the Bush Center event, presented by NexPoint. Aikman reflected on what matters most to him: fatherhood and community. ABC Dallas' main sports anchor, Joe Trahan, led this special conversation, which also included some football talk and discussion of Aikman's recent move to ESPN. Troy Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL broadcaster, joined the Bush Center for an Engage at the Bush Center event, presented by NexPoint. Aikman reflected on what matters most to him: fatherhood and community. ABC Dallas' main sports anchor, Joe Trahan, led this special conversation, which also included some football talk and discussion of Aikman's recent move to ESPN. fathers day, troy aikman false full 25 abb0ac81-a523-4d69-b868-ec60e40bedf5 Advancing Democracy at Home and Abroad Fri, 20 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/advancing-democracy-abroad-mdxn6MGu Advancing Democracy at Home and Abroad George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:53:55 On May 18, the Bush Institute and four partner organizations hosted Elections – A More Perfect Union. Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution; and Natan Sharansky, Honorary Member of the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel, discuss the experience of elections in other countries and how America’s commitment to the peaceful transfer of power play in inspiring and advancing democracy abroad. On May 18, the Bush Institute and four partner organizations hosted Elections – A More Perfect Union. Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution; and Natan Sharansky, Honorary Member of the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel, discuss the experience of elections in other countries and how America’s commitment to the peaceful transfer of power play in inspiring and advancing democracy abroad. false full 24 f00551f0-1417-47c2-8e60-710849113d47 Restoring Trust in Our Elections Fri, 20 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/restoring-trust-in-our-elections-GJx2xpMS Restoring Trust in Our Elections George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:45:51 On May 18, the Bush Institute and four partner organizations hosted Elections – A More Perfect Union. In this panel discussion, experts share how the integrity of elections is being protected in various states and conveying the threats currently facing election administration and workers. Panelists include: Maggie Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State; Joanna Lydgate, Founder and CEO of States United Democracy Center; and Bill Gates, Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. On May 18, the Bush Institute and four partner organizations hosted Elections – A More Perfect Union. In this panel discussion, experts share how the integrity of elections is being protected in various states and conveying the threats currently facing election administration and workers. Panelists include: Maggie Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State; Joanna Lydgate, Founder and CEO of States United Democracy Center; and Bill Gates, Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. false full 23 70b2029e-0fd7-4a28-be60-0644ef064a5d The Story of Our Elections Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-story-of-our-elections-S8gp5Zt2 The Story of Our Elections George W. Bush Presidential Center 01:09:29 In this episode, experts and analyst discuss the role of elections in a democratic society, how they have evolved over time, and how important it is to safeguard elections against challenges of the day. Featured guests include: Ken Hersh, George W. Bush Center President and CEO; Jon Meacham, Co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy; Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at American Enterprise Institute; and Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow Democracy, Conflict, And Governance Program for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. In this episode, experts and analyst discuss the role of elections in a democratic society, how they have evolved over time, and how important it is to safeguard elections against challenges of the day. Featured guests include: Ken Hersh, George W. Bush Center President and CEO; Jon Meacham, Co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy; Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at American Enterprise Institute; and Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow Democracy, Conflict, And Governance Program for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. elections false full 22 3d4d65a7-4b1f-40f3-b0a7-afdec5308334 Opening the Door of Opportunity Kenneth Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center shares opening remarks at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, highlighting leadership domestic and abroad. Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Center joins Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University, to discuss the changes need to be made to ensure opportunity for all students and How institutions, including higher education,  can better serve the public.

]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:47:08 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/opening-the-door-of-opportunity-mLB7PAI1 Kenneth Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center shares opening remarks at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, highlighting leadership domestic and abroad. Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Center joins Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University, to discuss the changes need to be made to ensure opportunity for all students and How institutions, including higher education,  can better serve the public.

]]> Opening the Door of Opportunity George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:45:17 Kenneth Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center shares opening remarks at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, highlighting leadership domestic and abroad. Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Center joins Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University, to discuss the changes need to be made to ensure opportunity for all students and How institutions, including higher education, can better serve the public. Kenneth Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center shares opening remarks at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, highlighting leadership domestic and abroad. Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Center joins Mitch Daniels, President of Purdue University, to discuss the changes need to be made to ensure opportunity for all students and How institutions, including higher education, can better serve the public. mitch daniels, higher education, forum on leadership false full 21 b572bc01-f745-4f3e-b913-8e20373af6e0 Leadership in Afghanistan -- Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/leadership-in-afghanistan-dr-sakena-yacoobi-9_2sOhTI Leadership in Afghanistan -- Dr. Sakena Yacoobi George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:33:51 Dr. Sakena Yacoobi received the 2022 George W. Bush Institute Citation for her decades of work empowering women and providing leadership and education to her fellow citizens in Afghanistan. In this conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, she shares how her efforts to cultivate love and respect across the deep divisions made throughout history gives hope to generations of women and children. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi received the 2022 George W. Bush Institute Citation for her decades of work empowering women and providing leadership and education to her fellow citizens in Afghanistan. In this conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, she shares how her efforts to cultivate love and respect across the deep divisions made throughout history gives hope to generations of women and children. false full 20 77230cf6-fd4e-472d-9bd7-1c8df1b62851 A Growing Economy is a Changing Economy Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:45:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-growing-economy-is-a-changing-economy-obUBPSvZ A Growing Economy is a Changing Economy George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:46:52 Sustained and robust economic growth in the United States will require bold and innovative solutions. In a candid conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership with Secretary Elaine Chao, 24th United States Secretary of Labor, and Gary Cohn, IBM Vice President, they discuss what it will take from public and private sector leaders to put all Americans on the path to opportunity. Sustained and robust economic growth in the United States will require bold and innovative solutions. In a candid conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership with Secretary Elaine Chao, 24th United States Secretary of Labor, and Gary Cohn, IBM Vice President, they discuss what it will take from public and private sector leaders to put all Americans on the path to opportunity. false full 19 30727298-85e2-447d-be1a-ea7ba300dd91 Courage and Compassion -- America's Leadership in Global Health Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/courage-and-compassion-americas-leadership-in-global-health-c_m3AToC Courage and Compassion -- America's Leadership in Global Health George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:43:49 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the lessons learned to address public health challenges? Amid vaccine diplomacy efforts abroad, why is American leadership so critical to address these challenges around the world? In this Forum on Leadership conversation, Dr. Deborah Birx, Senior Fellow at the Bush Institute and former White House coronavirus response coordinator, and Harbinger Health CEO Dr. Stephen Hahn address these questions and more. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the lessons learned to address public health challenges? Amid vaccine diplomacy efforts abroad, why is American leadership so critical to address these challenges around the world? In this Forum on Leadership conversation, Dr. Deborah Birx, Senior Fellow at the Bush Institute and former White House coronavirus response coordinator, and Harbinger Health CEO Dr. Stephen Hahn address these questions and more. false full 18 d98df788-68d7-4ef0-9581-e67738c2d5b8 A Nation Called to Great Responsibilities - Gen. James Mattis At the 2022 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with General James Mattis, 26th United States Secretary of Defense. He discussed how vital America’s voice is in advancing freedom and prosperity at home and around the world.

]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/a-nation-called-to-great-responsibilities-gen-james-mattis-1eTy1drU At the 2022 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with General James Mattis, 26th United States Secretary of Defense. He discussed how vital America’s voice is in advancing freedom and prosperity at home and around the world.

]]> A Nation Called to Great Responsibilities - Gen. James Mattis George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:52:31 At the 2022 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with General James Mattis, 26th United States Secretary of Defense. He discussed how vital America’s voice is in advancing freedom and prosperity at home and around the world. At the 2022 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation with General James Mattis, 26th United States Secretary of Defense. He discussed how vital America’s voice is in advancing freedom and prosperity at home and around the world. general james mattis, megan ogilvie, forum on leadership false full 17 215e92ea-3bb0-44fb-8e6f-2a6dd8443c84 The Future of American Cities Americans are reevaluating their priorities when it comes to where and how they live. The pandemic has spurred a mass migration of people over the past two years, with some cities experiencing vast population increases and others steep declines. But there is a recipe for success: For cities to be prosperous and have vibrant, opportunity-rich economies, they must build a highly educated workforce; provide a strong sense of community; maintain a welcoming approach to newcomers, including immigrants; pursue commerce-friendly policies; invest in walkable centers, greenspace, and good physical infrastructure; and offer an affordable quality of life. 

In this virtual conversation, Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discuss how America can create more cities of opportunity. Moderated by Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, the conversation addresses policy changes city and state leaders should prioritize to ensure future success.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:38:04 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-american-cities-wZ5zGP4F Americans are reevaluating their priorities when it comes to where and how they live. The pandemic has spurred a mass migration of people over the past two years, with some cities experiencing vast population increases and others steep declines. But there is a recipe for success: For cities to be prosperous and have vibrant, opportunity-rich economies, they must build a highly educated workforce; provide a strong sense of community; maintain a welcoming approach to newcomers, including immigrants; pursue commerce-friendly policies; invest in walkable centers, greenspace, and good physical infrastructure; and offer an affordable quality of life. 

In this virtual conversation, Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discuss how America can create more cities of opportunity. Moderated by Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, the conversation addresses policy changes city and state leaders should prioritize to ensure future success.

]]> The Future of American Cities George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:59:42 Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discuss how America can create more cities of opportunity. Moderated by Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, the conversation addresses policy changes city and state leaders should prioritize to ensure future success. Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discuss how America can create more cities of opportunity. Moderated by Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, the conversation addresses policy changes city and state leaders should prioritize to ensure future success. false full 16 f063a7d9-ec6a-4994-8d7c-be07cb52e731 The Power of Laughter in Leadership Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by NexPoint

Effective leadership begins with making connections, and humor is a way to build rapport, ease into uncomfortable conversations, and help to bring joy during difficult times. It’s no coincidence that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has emerged as an inspirational leader to his people, began his career as a comedian.

In our own democracy, humor remains vital as a tool of both diplomacy and leadership. It’s also a way to hold our leaders accountable. On March 8, 2022, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh moderates a panel discussion about humor in the Nation’s highest office featuring Karen Hughes, a longtime advisor to President Bush; Landon Parvin, the author of many humorous speeches delivered by presidents at White House Correspondents’ Association dinners and other lighthearted occasions; and David Litt, a bestselling author and former Funny or Die producer who served as a speechwriter to President Obama. The program complements the special exhibit Liberty and Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House, open now at the Bush Center.

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]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:31:54 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-laughter-in-leadership-X2gULYMC Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by NexPoint

Effective leadership begins with making connections, and humor is a way to build rapport, ease into uncomfortable conversations, and help to bring joy during difficult times. It’s no coincidence that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has emerged as an inspirational leader to his people, began his career as a comedian.

In our own democracy, humor remains vital as a tool of both diplomacy and leadership. It’s also a way to hold our leaders accountable. On March 8, 2022, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh moderates a panel discussion about humor in the Nation’s highest office featuring Karen Hughes, a longtime advisor to President Bush; Landon Parvin, the author of many humorous speeches delivered by presidents at White House Correspondents’ Association dinners and other lighthearted occasions; and David Litt, a bestselling author and former Funny or Die producer who served as a speechwriter to President Obama. The program complements the special exhibit Liberty and Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House, open now at the Bush Center.

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]]> The Power of Laughter in Leadership George W. Bush Presidential Center 01:03:05 In our democracy, humor remains vital as a tool of both diplomacy and leadership. It’s also a way to hold our leaders accountable. On March 8, 2022, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh moderates a panel discussion about humor in the Nation’s highest office featuring Karen Hughes, a longtime advisor to President Bush; Landon Parvin, the author of many humorous speeches delivered by presidents at White House Correspondents’ Association dinners and other lighthearted occasions; and David Litt, a bestselling author and former Funny or Die producer who served as a speechwriter to President Obama. The program complements the special exhibit Liberty and Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House, open now at the Bush Center. In our democracy, humor remains vital as a tool of both diplomacy and leadership. It’s also a way to hold our leaders accountable. On March 8, 2022, Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh moderates a panel discussion about humor in the Nation’s highest office featuring Karen Hughes, a longtime advisor to President Bush; Landon Parvin, the author of many humorous speeches delivered by presidents at White House Correspondents’ Association dinners and other lighthearted occasions; and David Litt, a bestselling author and former Funny or Die producer who served as a speechwriter to President Obama. The program complements the special exhibit Liberty and Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House, open now at the Bush Center. false full 15 bc01c0aa-a4d5-4f92-87af-d792803c9a17 The Path Towards the American Dream In a shift in American culture and values, we asked ‘What does the American Dream look like today? Can it still be realized?’ 

Cullum Clark, sat down with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith; Jorge Lima, who is the senior vice president of policy at Americans for Prosperity and leads immigration efforts at the nonprofit, Stand Together; and Dionne Gumbs, CEO and Founder of GenEQTY, to discuss the path to faster, more inclusive growth and opportunity.

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]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-path-to-the-american-dream-ORHv2Iqh In a shift in American culture and values, we asked ‘What does the American Dream look like today? Can it still be realized?’ 

Cullum Clark, sat down with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith; Jorge Lima, who is the senior vice president of policy at Americans for Prosperity and leads immigration efforts at the nonprofit, Stand Together; and Dionne Gumbs, CEO and Founder of GenEQTY, to discuss the path to faster, more inclusive growth and opportunity.

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]]> The Path Towards the American Dream George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:53:46 Cullum Clark, sat down with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith; Jorge Lima, who is the senior vice president of policy at Americans for Prosperity and leads immigration efforts at the nonprofit, Stand Together; and Dionne Gumbs, CEO and Founder of GenEQTY, to discuss the path to faster, more inclusive growth and opportunity. Cullum Clark, sat down with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith; Jorge Lima, who is the senior vice president of policy at Americans for Prosperity and leads immigration efforts at the nonprofit, Stand Together; and Dionne Gumbs, CEO and Founder of GenEQTY, to discuss the path to faster, more inclusive growth and opportunity. american dream false full 14 3e5a4156-8d77-45b9-a42a-0cfebefc2582 Perspectives from the Border -- Dee Margo, Former Mayor of El Paso In an interview on immigration insights with Bush Institute Executive Director Holly Kuzmich, former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo discusses frontline perspectives from the U.S.-Mexico border and what a secure border looks like. 

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]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2021 12:23:59 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/perspectives-from-the-border-dee-margo-former-mayor-of-el-paso-icI6jOIo In an interview on immigration insights with Bush Institute Executive Director Holly Kuzmich, former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo discusses frontline perspectives from the U.S.-Mexico border and what a secure border looks like. 

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]]> Perspectives from the Border -- Dee Margo, Former Mayor of El Paso George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:24:43 Former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo shares insights on education, commerce, culture, and history from the context of the largest southern border city in the United States. Former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo shares insights on education, commerce, culture, and history from the context of the largest southern border city in the United States. false full 13 cb072626-7eca-4935-a3ca-443355010248 Is the Last Frontier Also the Last Great Market? Recorded at the 2019 Forum on Leadership

What was born out of a race between governments to explore the frontier of space has shifted to a competition between private companies. As the frontier continues to change, what is a realistic expectation for the future of space? With both corporations and governments now in this arena, each with different goals and ambitions, how is the future of the new space race going to safely benefit the world?

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  • Ariane Cornell Head of Astronaut Strategy and Sales, Blue Origin 
  • Sean O’Keefe (Moderator) Professor, Syracuse University Maxwell School; Former Secretary of the Navy; Former Administrator, NASA 
  • Matt Rooney (Remarks) Managing Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

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What was born out of a race between governments to explore the frontier of space has shifted to a competition between private companies. As the frontier continues to change, what is a realistic expectation for the future of space? With both corporations and governments now in this arena, each with different goals and ambitions, how is the future of the new space race going to safely benefit the world?

Featuring

  • Ariane Cornell Head of Astronaut Strategy and Sales, Blue Origin 
  • Sean O’Keefe (Moderator) Professor, Syracuse University Maxwell School; Former Secretary of the Navy; Former Administrator, NASA 
  • Matt Rooney (Remarks) Managing Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

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]]> Is the Last Frontier Also the Last Great Market? George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:35:51 What was born out of a race between governments to explore the frontier of space has shifted to a competition between private companies. As the frontier continues to change, what is a realistic expectation for the future of space? With both corporations and governments now in this arena, each with different goals and ambitions, how is the future of the new space race going to safely benefit the world? What was born out of a race between governments to explore the frontier of space has shifted to a competition between private companies. As the frontier continues to change, what is a realistic expectation for the future of space? With both corporations and governments now in this arena, each with different goals and ambitions, how is the future of the new space race going to safely benefit the world? false full 12 d4f7fb5d-10cc-45ad-98d2-fce64f02d420 The Spirit of Liberty -- President George W. Bush In 2017, President George W. Bush delivered a powerful speech at the Bush Institute's Spirit of Liberty event in New York. He discussed the importance of the United States' role in the world, and stressed that we should not become an isolationist, nationalist, or protectionist Nation.  With an introduction by U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Ramon Padilla Munguia.

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]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:18:35 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-spirit-of-liberty-president-george-w-bush-2LxcT6Mw In 2017, President George W. Bush delivered a powerful speech at the Bush Institute's Spirit of Liberty event in New York. He discussed the importance of the United States' role in the world, and stressed that we should not become an isolationist, nationalist, or protectionist Nation.  With an introduction by U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Ramon Padilla Munguia.

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]]> The Spirit of Liberty -- President George W. Bush George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:21:40 In 2017, President George W. Bush delivered a powerful speech at the Bush Institute's Spirit of Liberty event in New York. He discussed the importance of the United States' role in the world, and stressed that we should not become an isolationist, nationalist, or protectionist Nation. With an introduction by U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Ramon Padilla Munguia. In 2017, President George W. Bush delivered a powerful speech at the Bush Institute's Spirit of Liberty event in New York. He discussed the importance of the United States' role in the world, and stressed that we should not become an isolationist, nationalist, or protectionist Nation. With an introduction by U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Ramon Padilla Munguia. false full 11 0eee688e-4bad-4724-9e02-647d06a882ac The Land of Opportunity -- Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani At the 2021 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani.  He shared his inspiring story, including the experiences that brought him to America and eventually led him to create Chobani.  He also discusses life in the United States -- and why this is the land of opportunity.

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]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:47:12 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (ken hersh, hamdi ulukaya) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/the-land-of-opportunity-hamdi-ulukaya-ceo-of-chobani-FPlsnfAI At the 2021 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani.  He shared his inspiring story, including the experiences that brought him to America and eventually led him to create Chobani.  He also discusses life in the United States -- and why this is the land of opportunity.

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]]> The Land of Opportunity -- Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani ken hersh, hamdi ulukaya 00:40:26 At the 2021 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani. He shared his inspiring story, including the experiences that brought him to America and eventually led him to create Chobani. He also discusses life in the United States -- and why this is the land of opportunity. At the 2021 Forum on Leadership, Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh sat down for the keynote conversation Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani. He shared his inspiring story, including the experiences that brought him to America and eventually led him to create Chobani. He also discusses life in the United States -- and why this is the land of opportunity. false full 10 e15d5f63-a385-418a-8df8-061d65994df5 Understanding the Impact of Invisible Wounds -- President Bush and Prince Harry The George W. Bush Institute conducted an international symposium at the Invictus Games 2016 to discuss solutions to help returning servicemen and women overcome their invisible wounds and improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life.  Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery.  President Bush also served as the Honorary Chairman for Invictus Games Orlando 2016.

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]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 16:36:30 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-the-impact-of-invisible-wounds-president-bush-and-prince-harry-tE2bVE_T The George W. Bush Institute conducted an international symposium at the Invictus Games 2016 to discuss solutions to help returning servicemen and women overcome their invisible wounds and improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life.  Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery.  President Bush also served as the Honorary Chairman for Invictus Games Orlando 2016.

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]]> Understanding the Impact of Invisible Wounds -- President Bush and Prince Harry George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:32:26 The George W. Bush Institute conducted an international symposium at the Invictus Games 2016 to discuss solutions to help returning servicemen and women overcome their invisible wounds and improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life. Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery. President Bush also served as the Honorary Chairman for Invictus Games Orlando 2016. The George W. Bush Institute conducted an international symposium at the Invictus Games 2016 to discuss solutions to help returning servicemen and women overcome their invisible wounds and improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life. Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery. President Bush also served as the Honorary Chairman for Invictus Games Orlando 2016. false full 9 1761f99f-a27b-4704-951d-200deb65b5d3 Immigration Insights -- Sec. Carlos Gutierrez Holly Kuzmich, George W. Bush Institute Executive Director, sat down with Carlos Gutierrez, former Secretary of Commerce, to discuss the impact immigrants have on the United States.

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]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 16:12:31 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/immigration-insights-sec-carlos-gutierrez-Bxk6tfzY Holly Kuzmich, George W. Bush Institute Executive Director, sat down with Carlos Gutierrez, former Secretary of Commerce, to discuss the impact immigrants have on the United States.

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Texas Tribune CEO and Co-Founder Evan Smith leads the discussion with former U.S. CongressmanWill Hurd, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez, conservationist and film producerJay Kleberg(The River and the Wall), andAdair Margo, who has been involved in the El Paso/Juarez border community her entire life. She founded the Adair Margo Gallery in 1985 and co-authored an oral history of the region with renowned local artist Tom Lea.

The conversation also focuses on the people who live and work along the border, and the diversity of culture that makes the region unique. The panel examines topics such as the economy, food, the arts, and education, while also touching on policy that can help us facilitate a more efficient and compassionate immigration system.

Learn more about the Bush Institute's work on immigration

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:45:11 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (George W. Bush Presidential Center) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-the-border-a-conversation-on-life-culture-and-commerce-YzL8_amB In a companion event to the Bush Center’s special exhibit on immigration and President Bush’s new book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants, a panel of experts examine the incredible biodiversity, agricultural strength, and beauty of our southern border. The conversation tackles how to thoughtfully secure and manage a diverse border region, and how to protect and preserve the land itself.

Texas Tribune CEO and Co-Founder Evan Smith leads the discussion with former U.S. CongressmanWill Hurd, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez, conservationist and film producerJay Kleberg(The River and the Wall), andAdair Margo, who has been involved in the El Paso/Juarez border community her entire life. She founded the Adair Margo Gallery in 1985 and co-authored an oral history of the region with renowned local artist Tom Lea.

The conversation also focuses on the people who live and work along the border, and the diversity of culture that makes the region unique. The panel examines topics such as the economy, food, the arts, and education, while also touching on policy that can help us facilitate a more efficient and compassionate immigration system.

Learn more about the Bush Institute's work on immigration

]]> Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture, and Commerce George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:56:55 A panel of experts examine the incredible biodiversity, agricultural strength, and beauty of our southern border. The conversation tackles how to thoughtfully secure and manage a diverse border region, and how to protect and preserve the land itself. Texas Tribune CEO and Co-Founder Evan Smith leads the discussion with former U.S. Congressman Will Hurd, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez, conservationist and film producer Jay Kleberg (The River and the Wall), and Adair Margo, who has been involved in the El Paso/Juarez border community her entire life. She founded the Adair Margo Gallery in 1985 and co-authored an oral history of the region with renowned local artist Tom Lea. The conversation also focuses on the people who live and work along the border, and the diversity of culture that makes the region unique. The panel examines topics such as the economy, food, the arts, and education, while also touching on policy that can help us facilitate a more efficient and compassionate immigration system. A panel of experts examine the incredible biodiversity, agricultural strength, and beauty of our southern border. The conversation tackles how to thoughtfully secure and manage a diverse border region, and how to protect and preserve the land itself. Texas Tribune CEO and Co-Founder Evan Smith leads the discussion with former U.S. Congressman Will Hurd, former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez, conservationist and film producer Jay Kleberg (The River and the Wall), and Adair Margo, who has been involved in the El Paso/Juarez border community her entire life. She founded the Adair Margo Gallery in 1985 and co-authored an oral history of the region with renowned local artist Tom Lea. The conversation also focuses on the people who live and work along the border, and the diversity of culture that makes the region unique. The panel examines topics such as the economy, food, the arts, and education, while also touching on policy that can help us facilitate a more efficient and compassionate immigration system. false full 7 12d693d4-1573-4dae-bc93-4227cc1a9ada Immigration and Border Security -- Sec. Michael Chertoff Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Chertoff Group, discusses the U.S.-Mexico border and what it will take to address immigration reform that also tackles border security.

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]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:02:43 +0000 media@bushcenter.org (michael chertoff, holly kuzmich) https://overheard-at-the-bush-center.simplecast.com/episodes/immigration-and-border-security-sec-michael-chertoff-E5XpsQg_ Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Chertoff Group, discusses the U.S.-Mexico border and what it will take to address immigration reform that also tackles border security.

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In 2018, Amazon Chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos sat down with Ken Hersh at the Bush Center’s first annual Forum on Leadership.  They discussed his approach to entrepreneurship and his vision for Amazon in the early days, how he led his company to be the one of the largest retailers in the world, and his vision for the next frontier – space.

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In 2018, Amazon Chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos sat down with Ken Hersh at the Bush Center’s first annual Forum on Leadership.  They discussed his approach to entrepreneurship and his vision for Amazon in the early days, how he led his company to be the one of the largest retailers in the world, and his vision for the next frontier – space.

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In December at ExcelinEd’s EdPalooza, President Bush shared his insights on leadership in education, how to ignite change, and on the post-pandemic road ahead for education in America with former Secretary of Education and Texas 2036 CEO Margaret Spellings.

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In December at ExcelinEd’s EdPalooza, President Bush shared his insights on leadership in education, how to ignite change, and on the post-pandemic road ahead for education in America with former Secretary of Education and Texas 2036 CEO Margaret Spellings.

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In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe. 

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In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe. 

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]]> Investing in Our Future -- Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush George W. Bush Presidential Center 00:42:00 In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe. In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe. false full 2 52852bc7-d8eb-4693-b670-3146377bd976 Saving Lives on the African Continent -- U2's Bono and President Bush Recorded April 19, 2018 at the Bush Center's Forum on Leadership

In 2018, President George W. Bush sat down with Bono from U2 to chat  about life, leadership, and PEPFAR -- what Bono called “the greatest health intervention in the history of medicine.” 

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In 2018, President George W. Bush sat down with Bono from U2 to chat  about life, leadership, and PEPFAR -- what Bono called “the greatest health intervention in the history of medicine.” 

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