Good Citizen

Dr. Vivek Murthy on Loneliness, Staying Human, and What True Success Looks Like

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What if we prioritized relationships over the chase for success? What if we ignored the siren call of social media in exchange for cultivating a sense of purpose? Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, has made it his mission to sound the alarm on one of the defining public health crises of our time: loneliness. In his conversation with Ted, Murthy makes the case for a fundamental reordering of what we value, describing a "triad of fulfillment" that's the path to real flourishing. He also reveals his next chapter: a new podcast called Staying Human.

Find him at vivekmurthy.substack.com

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Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure, on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Lizzie Fishman, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Sarabeth Berman on What Dies When Local News Does: The Crisis Nobody's Covering

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What's really at stake when a community loses its local newspaper? Civic engagement drops, polarization rises, and corruption goes unchecked. But Sarabeth Berman, CEO of the American Journalism Project, is working to reverse that. Sarabeth believes local journalism should be treated like an essential public good, similar to a museum or a food bank. And with the AJP, the first venture philanthropy dedicated to local news, news organizations are rooted in and supported by the communities they serve. In this conversation, she and Ted dig into the research, the AJP model, and what it will actually take to rebuild local news across the entire country.

Find her work at theajp.org.

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Roshni Neslage, Christy Johnson, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Adam Met: Climate Action, Musical Stardom, and the Art of Building a Movement

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Adam Met is a musician, climate policy writer, and genuine problem-solver – not your typical celebrity activist. This bass guitarist spent years building a devoted fanbase for his multi-platinum indie-pop band AJR. Now, as co-author of the movement-building manifesto Amplify, he outlines how those same tools can power lasting social change. Adam joins Ted to discuss what a four-hour conversation with Glenn Beck taught him, why he let the fans assemble an AJR album, and how he shepherded the bipartisan Co-Location Energy Act into both chambers of Congress.

Find him at adammet.net.

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Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

Charts & Leisure

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Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Alexa Price, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

George Packer on Patriotism, Democratic Values, and Turning to Fiction

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this candid and searching conversation, George Packer wrestles with what it means to be a patriot in a fractured nation, and Ted presses him on whether shared facts or shared values will really unite us. George distinguishes between love of country and nationalism, and acknowledges a fading empathy for those he feels have betrayed democracy. Drawing on his newly published novel, The Emergency, he describes turning to fiction to reach the deeper truths that journalism could not.

Find his work at theatlantic.com/author/george-packer

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Paul Jackson, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Presidential Stories, the TRPL, and the Enduring Lessons of Theodore Roosevelt

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In a special live taping at The Explorers Club in New York City, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winner Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Ted for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about his great-great-grandfather. Goodwin shares lively anecdotes about TR and other White House occupants, reveals details of her new book on the Gilded Age, and marvels at the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library: “I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.”

Ted reflects on discovering his connection to Theodore Roosevelt as a child, and together they make the case that TR's legacy of service, empathy, and character is exactly what America needs right now.

Find her at doriskearnsgoodwin.com.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to The Explorers Club, Allison O’Keefe, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Karl Rove: Historic Redemption, the Hard Work of Politics, and the Essential Nature of Americans

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Karl Rove cuts through partisan noise to examine deep questions about American democracy. The master political strategist offers a surprisingly optimistic take on our polarized moment, drawing from the divisions of the 1960s, the Gilded Age, and the 1896 McKinley-Bryan race. His rich and dynamic storytelling invites listeners to consider that Americans will ultimately demand unity.

Karl is the former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and currently a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a Fox News contributor, and the author of The Triumph of William McKinley.

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jenna Williamson, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Jane Carpenter-Rock: Art, Diplomacy, Division, and Stewarding the American Story

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Jane Carpenter-Rock is the acting director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In this conversation with Ted, she draws from her varied experiences to frame art as a tool for diplomacy, debate, storytelling, and social change. Jane previously spent over 2 decades working at the U.S. Department of State. Now at the helm of SAAM during a time of profound political and social division, she faces scrutiny from the White House.

Find her at americanart.si.edu.

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Production Assistant, Tsuki Carlson

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Dawn Watzlavick, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Dwayne Fields: From Survival to Purpose in a Life Shaped by Nature

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

From growing up amid poverty and violence to walking 450+ miles across Arctic ice, Dwayne Fields’ life is a story of resilience and transformation. In this episode, the adventurer, author, and UK Chief Scout reflects with Ted on the moments that shaped him, from a near-fatal encounter on a London street to becoming the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole. A moral reckoning and renewed bond with the outdoors now guide his mission to bring the restorative power of nature to underprivileged young people. It’s a moving conversation about adversity, leadership, kindness, and why engaging with the outdoors can change the course of a life.

Be sure to listen to his audiobook, Exploring My Limits, and find him online at dwayne-fields.com.

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jo Wander, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Michael Luo

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Luo exposes the long-ignored story of Chinese Americans, tracing the violence they endured, the resilience they forged, and their ongoing struggle for inclusion. He is an executive editor at The New Yorker and the author of Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Elena Hershey, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Secretary Deb Haaland [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

To mark Native American Heritage Day, we're revisiting this 2023 episode with Secretary Deb Haaland.

It’s a time to honor the history, traditions, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Few leaders have embodied that heritage more powerfully than Deb Haaland, who made history as the first Native American cabinet secretary. During her time as Secretary of the Interior, she brought Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into conservation policy. She confronted the injustices of our past, including the American Indian residential schools, by bringing survivors and their descendants together to share their stories. She insisted that those most affected by climate decisions have a voice in shaping them, and that we all share an obligation to safeguard our lands for future generations.

In revisiting this episode, we celebrate her example of leadership, empathy, and good citizenship.

Find her at debhaaland.com.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Secretary Deb Haaland, the Press & Communications team members at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Susannah Cahalan

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:05:37 +0000

Susannah Cahalan traces her extraordinary recovery from psychosis and her pursuit of untold stories that probe consciousness, sanity, and identity. She is the author of Brain on Fire and The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Amy Bowers Cordalis

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Amy Bowers Cordalis illuminates how saving nature may save humanity, as she traces her historic battle to un-dam the Klamath River. She is an attorney, Yurok Tribe member, and the author of The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Douglas Brinkley

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Douglas Brinkley highlights Theodore Roosevelt’s bold use of executive power to protect public lands, and reveals how both civics education and Duke Ellington offer lessons in tolerance. He’s the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, and the author of The Wilderness Warrior.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Bradford Fitch

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Bradford Fitch insists that Congress’ reputation is worse than its reality. He is a columnist for “Roll Call,” the former CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation, the author of Citizen’s Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials, and host of The Good Congress podcast.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Ruth Whippman

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ruth Whippman shows that our approach to raising boys leaves them isolated and trapped between competing expectations of steely dominance and emotional sensitivity. She is the author of BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Find her at: ruthwhippman.com

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Tony Porter

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Tony Porter redefines masculinity and frames vulnerability as power, challenging a culture that teaches boys to be tough and emotionless. He is the co-founder and CEO of A Call to Men and the author of Breaking Out of the “Man Box”: The Next Generation of Manhood. Find him at: acalltomen.org

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Kenny Williams, Jr., Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Jeffrey Rosen

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Rosen insists that self-discipline and reading were central to the Founders’ vision and are not just personal habits but principles vital to democracy. He's the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and author of The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Emily Oster

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:26:24 +0000

Emily Oster discusses how communicating data with nuance can rebuild public trust and empower people to make informed decisions about their health. She is a professor of economics at Brown University, the CEO of ParentData, and the author of The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Nadia Schreiber, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Benji Backer [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

To mark World Nature Conservation Day, we're revisiting this 2024 episode with Benji Backer.

July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day, a day that calls attention to the critical importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations – something President Theodore Roosevelt took very seriously. He set aside more than 230 million acres during his presidency, protecting American forests and wildlife, and providing invaluable park land for all Americans to enjoy.

Perhaps just as powerful was his belief that conservation transcends party lines and is a shared responsibility. Benji Backer has embraced this principle, building a new environmental movement – one that has directly influenced President Trump’s "Make America Beautiful Again" executive order. His group, Nature is Nonpartisan, brings together major conservative and progressive figures to establish environmental priorities and solutions for all Americans.

In revisiting this episode we celebrate a revival of the nonpartisan environmental tradition.

Find his work at natureisnonpartisan.org.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Ben Jealous

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ben Jealous reflects on the personal toll of leadership, how to connect with communities, and what his deep American roots reveal about our shared humanity. He is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and the author of Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Aloe Blacc

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Aloe Blacc navigates the crossroads of creativity, fame, empathy, and activism. His latest album, Stand Together, is a genre-blending collection of songs driven by a call for social change.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jerome Ware, Andrea Evenson, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Matthew Continetti

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Matthew Continetti discusses American political thought and governance, along with the strategies and values that shape the parties. He’s the director of domestic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the author of The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism.

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Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure, on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

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Future of StoryTelling

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Dan Harris [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, this interview with Dan Harris deserves a second spotlight.

May has been a time to remind ourselves that emotional resilience is not about hiding our struggles, but facing them with courage, compassion, and community.

That idea runs deep in Roosevelt family history. When Theodore Roosevelt lost both his wife and his mother on the same day—in the same house—he was devastated. He wrote a large “X” in his diary that day and rarely spoke their names again. But he didn’t retreat forever. Instead, he went west. He found solace in the Badlands of North Dakota, embracing the rhythms of nature and the demands of ranch life, and finding a quiet space to grieve. It was there, amid the buttes and blizzards, that TR rebuilt himself—mind, body, and spirit.

Nature didn’t just heal him, it transformed him. And it gave rise to his life’s work in public service, conservation, and a belief that the strenuous life was not about going it alone—but about showing up for something bigger than yourself.

In that spirit, we revisit this powerful conversation with Dan Harris—author and host of the 10% Happier podcast. Dan challenges the myth of rugged individualism and argues that true strength lies in mindfulness, self-awareness, and altruism. It’s a timely reflection for Mental Health Awareness Month, and a reminder that even the most driven among us need to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves and with each other.

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With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Edward O'Keefe

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Edward F. O’Keefe brings to life the mission and design behind the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and ties T.R.’s story to the present moment. He is CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and author of The Loves Of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created A President.

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With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Leah Hunt-Hendrix

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 2 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Leah Hunt-Hendrix frames solidarity as a movement that can shift culture, reshape politics, and empower marginalized communities. She is a political theorist and activist, and the co-author of Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.

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Carrie Besnette Hauser, PhD

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser takes us inside the effort to breathe new life into parks and connect more Americans to public spaces. She is President & CEO of Trust for Public Land.

Find her at TPL.org

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With special thanks to Vanessa Martin, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Anna Jane Joyner

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Anna Jane Joyner champions honest portrayals of climate change and the human experience. She’s a Hollywood climate story consultant and the founder and director of Good Energy. Find her at GoodEnergyStories.com

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With special thanks to Melissa Sun, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Mark Bittman

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Mark Bittman examines the intersection of food, farming, and public policy, urging a rethink of agriculture to tackle chronic health issues and steep healthcare costs. He’s the author of 30 books and hosts the podcast “Food with Mark Bittman.”

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With special thanks to Kate Bittman, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Sharon McMahon

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Sharon McMahon illustrates her winning approach as America’s Government Teacher. She’s host of the chart-topping podcast “Here’s Where It Gets Interesting” and bestselling author of The Small and the Mighty.

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Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Judith Shulevitz

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Judith Shulevitz makes the moral case for a day of rest. She is a contributing writer to The Atlantic and author of The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time.

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Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Matthew Barzun

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Matthew Barzun reimagines leadership by breaking free of hierarchies. Formerly the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. and to Sweden, he is the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn To Let Go.

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Stewart McLaurin

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Stewart McLaurin breathes life into the nation’s most iconic landmark, sharing delightful details and illuminating hidden depths. He is president of the nonpartisan, nonprofit White House Historical Association and host of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast.

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Eric Liu

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Eric Liu confronts feelings of powerlessness and the significance of patriotism in the U.S. He is the CEO of Citizen University and author of You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen.

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Katharine Hayhoe

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Katharine Hayhoe unpacks climate change division in America and refocuses the narrative on emotional connection. She is an atmospheric scientist, author, and climate advocate committed to averting human suffering.

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With special thanks to Laura James, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Ted Leonsis

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Ted Leonsis traces his remarkable path to success and self-actualization. He is the CEO of Monumental Sports, a former AOL executive, and the author of The Business of Happiness. Find him at monumentalsports.com.

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Daniel Levitin

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Daniel Levitin reveals the profound impact of music on our bodies, along with its surprising potential to foster diplomacy. He is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine.

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Carla Hayden

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carla Hayden offers hope through the historical insights, critical services, and numerous opportunities that libraries provide us. She is the 14th Librarian of Congress, where she’s been developing new programs and expanding access to the LOC’s vast collection.

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Carly Fiorina

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Carly Fiorina reflects on her journey as a business leader, highlighting the importance of humility and humanity. She is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard and the National Honorary Chair of the Virginia 250 Commission. Find her at: www.carlyfiorina.com

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With special thanks to Frank Sadler, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Kermit Roosevelt III

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Kermit Roosevelt III challenges the conventional narrative about America’s founding ideals. He is a professor of constitutional law, the author of The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story, and the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Find him at: www.kermitroosevelt.net

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Dan Harris

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Dan Harris challenges the myth of rugged individualism, advocating for mindfulness and altruism in the pursuit of happiness. He’s an author, former ABC News anchor, and host of the podcast 10% Happier.

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Mike Rowe

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Mike Rowe expounds on American history, his disdain for teleprompters, and the value of “the strenuous life.” He’s the former host of Discovery’s “Dirty Jobs” and a leading advocate for the skilled trades.

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Spencer Glendon

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Spencer Glendon recounts life-altering revelations sparked by climate change models. He is the former Director of Investment Research at Wellington Management and the founder of Probable Futures, a nonprofit that offers scientific projections to help people and institutions mitigate climate risks.

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Bill Kristol [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

With politics at the forefront of American current affairs, we're excited to revisit our insightful interview with Bill Kristol.

During his thoughtful discussion with Ted, Kristol reflects on his own ideological journey and emphasizes being open to changing one's views. The conversation touches on shared American values, the role of technology in education, and the concerning rise of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories. Throughout the episode, Kristol encourages listeners to step outside their comfort zones, remain open-minded, and engage with diverse perspectives as a means to combat political division and foster a healthier democratic society.

He is the editor-at-large of The Bulwark and host of the podcast Conversations with Bill Kristol.

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Senator Chris Murphy

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Murphy asserts that the right to pursue happiness merits political discourse. He is a U.S. Senator for Connecticut and a leading voice on mental health, gun control and foreign policy.

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With special thanks to Deni Kamper, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Anne Therese Gennari

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Anne Therese Gennari shifts the narrative on climate change, cultivating radical optimism as a healing practice. She is a speaker, educator, and author of The Climate Optimist Handbook.

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Katherine Gehl

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Katherine Gehl introduces a new election system designed to improve competition and representation. She is a business leader, author, and the originator of Final Five Voting (FFV).

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Richard Haass

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Richard Haass presents a plan of action to safeguard our democracy, outlining duties for every American. He is president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens.

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With special thanks to Richard Haass, Doreen Bonnami, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

David Maraniss

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

David Maraniss delivers insightful commentary on American values and the defining traits of outstanding leaders. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and associate editor at The Washington Post.

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

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Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to David Maraniss, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Susan Berfield

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Susan Berfield captivates with a story of TR and J.P. Morgan, two adversaries who worked together to solve a national crisis. She is a journalist and the author of The Hour of Fate: Theodore Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan, and the Battle to Transform American Capitalism.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Susan Berfield, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Temple Grandin

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Temple Grandin enlightens listeners about “visual thinking” and stresses the importance of leveraging diverse cognitive styles. She is an author, professor, animal behaviorist, and autism advocate.

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Temple Grandin, Cheryl Miller, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Matt Briney.

Benji Backer

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 3 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Benji Backer offers climate crisis strategies from his perspective on the political right. Author of The Conservative Environmentalist, he started a new campaign called “Nature is Nonpartisan.”

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

350 Third Avenue

Medora, North Dakota 58645

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Benji Backer, Esin Coskun, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Christiana Figueres [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In consideration of Earth Day, April 22, 2024, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Christiana Figueres.

In this riveting conversation, Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. Co-author of the book The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis, and co-host of the podcast Outrage & Optimism, she has made significant contributions to environmental conservation and climate change action. As the former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Figueres played a crucial role in the negotiations leading up to the historic Paris Agreement in 2015. She continues to educate and advocate for action with unwavering, idealistic positivity. She is a powerful voice for Earth Day and beyond, inspiring us to join the fight against climate change and protect our planet for future generations.

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350 Third Avenue

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Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Christiana Figueres, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Marina Mansilla.

Michael D. Smith

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Michael D. Smith reflects on leadership and shares his enthusiasm for the new Climate Corps. The CEO of AmeriCorps, he is deeply committed to community service.

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Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Michael D. Smith, Sabriya Williams, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Beth Silvers & Sarah Stewart Holland

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland dig into political identification, a decline in church attendance, and the search for shared American values. With grace and curiosity, they host the widely-acclaimed podcast Pantsuit Politics.

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350 Third Avenue

Medora, North Dakota 58645

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Sarah Stewart Holland, Beth Silvers, Alise Napp, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Liz Cheney

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Liz Cheney shares the enthralling details from her book, Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, of defending the Constitution while inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming consistently and fearlessly puts country over party.

Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about TR’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.

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Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Liz Cheney, Elizabeth Pearce, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Laurie Leshin

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Laurie Leshin shares stories about space exploration and her commitment to diversifying STEM fields. She is a distinguished geochemist and space scientist, and the director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

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Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Laurie Leshin, Rachel Hollis, Ed O'Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Baratunde Thurston [re-release]

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In consideration of Black History Month, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Baratunde Thurston. In this enlightening discussion, Thurston reflects on the fortunate timing of his birth, while confronting the enduring reality of racism in the United States. He reflects on the disturbing phenomenon of white Americans weaponizing their discomfort, emphasizing the urgent need to challenge and dismantle such oppressive narratives. And he sheds light on the longstanding struggle for Black Americans to access and enjoy the great outdoors, describing his own history in nature.

Baratunde Thurston's impactful contributions include his insightful podcast, “How to Citizen,” his thought-provoking commentary on racial issues, and his engaging television and public speaking appearances. Through his work, Thurston amplifies marginalized voices, challenges societal norms, and advocates for social justice.

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Baratunde Thurston, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Layla Bina.

Bill Kristol

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210

Bismarck, ND 58503

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Ed O'Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Jehmu Greene

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210

Bismarck, ND 58503

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Jehmu Greene, Mayren Rancifer, Ed O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Meg Whitman

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Meg Whitman talks about the importance of being bold, and the value of getting “in the arena,” even if you make mistakes. Well-known as one of the most powerful women in business, she now serves as the United States Ambassador to Kenya.

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210

Bismarck, ND 58503

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Meg Whitman, Ed O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Secretary Deb Haaland

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Secretary Deb Haaland emphasizes her obligation to future generations, discussing the urgency of climate change and the crucial inclusion of Indigenous voices in her decisions. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

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350 Third Avenue

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Secretary Deb Haaland, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Baratunde Thurston

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Baratunde Thurston describes his experiences as a Black man in nature and the influence his mother had on his positive outlook. He’s a comedian, writer, tech guru, and the host of How to Citizen with Baratunde, a podcast where he reimagines the word “citizen” as a verb.

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350 Third Avenue

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Baratunde Thurston, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Layla Bina.

Christiana Figueres

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Christiana Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. An internationally-renowned climate change leader, she is co-author of the book The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis and co-host of the podcast Outrage & Optimism.

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350 Third Avenue

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Christiana Figueres, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, Courtland Miller, and Marina Mansilla.

Candice Millard

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Candice Millard tells intimate stories of great leaders, digging into their most vulnerable moments to reveal their true character. She is the author of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey, about TR’s harrowing adventure in the Amazon.

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Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producer, Alison Byrne

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Candice Millard, Todd Doughty, Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.

Welcome to Good Citizen with Ted Roosevelt V!

goodcitizenpodcast@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:30:08 +0000

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Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on behalf of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

350 Third Avenue

Medora, North Dakota 58645

Future of StoryTelling

Founder and CEO, Charles Melcher

Director, Carolyn Merriman

Producers, Alison Byrne and Sarah Vitak

Assistant Producer, Madison Brown

Charts & Leisure

Executive Producer, Jason Oberholtzer

Producer, Meghal Janardan

Editor, Garrett Crowe

Mix, Andrew Atkin

Music and Final Assembly, Michael Simonelli

With special thanks to Edward F. O’Keefe, Robbie Lauf, and Courtland Miller.