The Strategerist

The Strategerist podcast highlights compassion and optimism through conversation with newsmakers, leaders, and people working to change the world.
Mar 13, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Valerie Jarrett -- How Presidential Centers are Working Together to Affirm Democracy.

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

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, David J. Kramer
Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, joined Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute David J. Kramer and host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss the collaboration between the Bush Center, the Obama Foundation, and 11 other presidential centers to affirm the principles of democracy.
Feb 14, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Governor Spencer Cox -- How to Disagree Better.

Governor Spencer Cox -- How to Disagree Better

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Chris Walsh
Governor Spencer Cox currently serves as the 18th governor of Utah and as chair of the National Governor’s Association, where he launched the Disagree Better initiative.
Feb 1, 2024
Listen to the podcast: Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Foreign Affairs -- After Hours Roundtable.

Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Foreign Affairs -- After Hours Roundtable

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
Three George W. Bush Institute experts gathered for a thought-provoking discussion on the state of democracy – both here at home and abroad.
Dec 21, 2023
Listen to the podcast: Ambassador Michael Froman -- Trade, Globalism, and the U.S.-China relationship.

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

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Ken Hersh
Ambassador Michael Froman served as United States trade representative under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. Today, he’s the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization and think tank that aims to help leaders and citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. and other countries.
Dec 14, 2023
Listen to the podcast: General David Petraeus — Conflict, Leadership, and Military Service.

General David Petraeus — Conflict, Leadership, and Military Service

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Jason Galui
General David Petraeus rose the ranks to four-star general in the U.S. Army and led the CIA during his four-decade career in public service.
Dec 7, 2023
Listen to the podcast: Tim Strong -- Opportunity International.

Tim Strong -- Opportunity International

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Tim Strong is the head of agriculture finance for Opportunity International, a global nonprofit organization that uses financial services, training, and support to address some of the most pressing challenges facing those living in poverty around the world.
Dec 1, 2023
Listen to the podcast: David Rubenstein -- The Importance of Artifacts, Books, and Learning Our History.

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

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Teresa Lenling
David Rubenstein is a philanthropist, lawyer, businessman, and avid historian. Items from his rare collection of U.S. artifacts – including the Emancipation Proclamation, the Federalist Papers, and original works from abolitionists – are on display in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum’s special exhibit, Freedom Matters.
Nov 14, 2023
Listen to the podcast: Michael G. Vickers -- His Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy.

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

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
Society has long had a fascination with spies. Michael G. Vickers is as close to this world as anyone, having served as a Green Beret, an operator in the CIA, and a national security policy maker during some of the most pivotal moments in recent U.S. history.
Nov 7, 2023
Listen to the podcast: Daniel Lubetzky – KIND Snacks Founder Talks Pluralism, Immigration, and Magic.

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

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Chris Walsh
Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of KIND Snacks, envisions a world with more kindness and empathy. As the son of a Holocaust survivor, Daniel strives to channel business and citizenry toward building bridges rather than conflict.

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