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Overheard at the Bush Center

Join George W. Bush Presidential 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.

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September 1, 2021

Perspectives from the Border -- Dee Margo, Former Mayor of El Paso

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.

August 25, 2021

Is the Last Frontier Also the Last Great Market?

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? 

August 25, 2021

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. 

August 25, 2021

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.

August 25, 2021

Understanding the Impact of Invisible Wounds -- President Bush and Prince Harry

Prince Harry joined President Bush for a conversation about the importance of reducing the barriers to care and the role of sport in recovery.

August 25, 2021

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.

June 21, 2021

Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture, and Commerce

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.

June 21, 2021

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.

May 12, 2021

A Vision for the Future -- Jeff Bezos and Ken Hersh

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.

May 12, 2021

Education Leadership in 2021 -- Sec. Spellings and President Bush

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.

May 12, 2021

Immigration Insights -- Dr. Condoleezza Rice

Former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice joined Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute, to discuss immigration -- "America's secret weapon."

May 12, 2021

Investing in Our Future -- Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush

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.

May 11, 2021

Saving Lives on the African Continent -- U2's Bono and President Bush

In 2018, President 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.”